So, Forced Listening...

***Mute Print*** · 03-18-2009, 03:56 PM

Someone brought this up in the thread about the merger, so I figured we could give it a try again. I know there are only like 3 semi-regular posters in here, and no one actually cares enough to write more than two or three words, but here it goes.

For those of you that don't know how this works:

1. Choose a song from the list in the post above your's. Try picking something you haven't really heard before.

2. Write a short review (~one paragraph) and give the song a rating out of 10.

3. List three or four songs for the next person to choose from. Include links to where the songs can be streamed, as well a genre or "For Fans Of."

4. Usually, the next person would post "dibs" so that no one could take their turn, but I highly doubt that will be necessary.

If you need an example:
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=426777

Here are a few suggestions to start things off:

Polar Bear Club - "Our Ballads" (FFO: Small Brown Bike, Marathon)
http://www.myspace.com/polarbearclub
The Jim Yoshii Pile-Up - "Thanksgiving Grey" (FFO: Owen, Kind Of Like Spitting)
http://www.last.fm/music/The+Jim+Yoshii+Pile-Up/Picks+Us+Apart
Red 40 - "Frisco" (FFO: Jawbreaker. Ben Nichol's band pre-Lucero)
http://www.last.fm/music/Red+40/Complete+Discography

RissaPoodle · 03-18-2009, 04:35 PM

The Jim Yoshii Pile-Up - Thanksgiving Grey

It starts off with a sort of slow dreamy sound. I expected it to pick up and get heavy all of a sudden but it didn't. It gradually builds. Like the music, the vocals begin soft but crescendo, which has a nice effect. I really the lyrics a lot; they play with assonance and rhyme without sticking to a pattern.
At first listen, I was slightly annoyed because it sounded like something one of my ex-boyfriends would listen to. But after I got past that dumb reason, it's good; it evokes emotion. Something I would listen to again.
8/10

Recommendations:
Valencia - "Where Did You Go?" ('anti-neon' pop punk)
http://www.myspace.com/valencia
Sparks the Rescue - "Hello Mexico" (They're on Fearless Records, figure it out)
http://www.myspace.com/sparkstherescue
Ludo - "Lake Pontchartrain" (theatrical nerdy guy music)
http://www.myspace.com/ludorock

boundbytransience · 03-18-2009, 10:52 PM

Valencia - Where Did You Go?

Oh, how I love songs with distant drumming intros. For some reason, they just pump me up. And this is no exception. Not soon after, palm muted guitars with a non-threatening amount of distortion joins in with the vocals. It slowly builds to a booming chorus; complete with great harmonizing vocals and pounding guitars. The lead guitar plays its part well during the chorus, creating a very dreamy lick. Dreamy lick... possible band name? Anyway, the song is riddled with cool post-production gems; chimes, a string quartet thrown in there, and guest vocals. It's refreshing, it's upbeat, it's very nicely done.
7.5/10

Suggestions:
First To Leave - "Drag The Lake"
http://www.myspace.com/first2leave

The Wonder Years - "You're Not Salinger, Get Over It"
http://www.myspace.com/thewonderyearspa

Save Your Breath - "Your Oven's On Fire"
http://www.myspace.com/saveyourbreathband

By the way, I'm digging this idea

***Mute Print*** · 03-20-2009, 03:06 PM

Save Your Breath - "Your Oven's On Fire"

The first thing I noticed about this band is that they have Fireworks and The Wonder Years among their top friends. Which is fitting, because they sound a lot like those bands. Standard up-tempo pop-punk, catchy sing-along choruses, etc. If you're into that kind of thing, which I am, you'd probably enjoy this. It's nothing ground breaking, but still a pretty fun song nonetheless.

They apparently put out a split with Fireworks, too. (cool)
But, they are toruing with Attack! Attack! soon. (yuck)

Anyway... 7/10

Recommendations:
William Elliott Whitmore - "One Man's Shame" (FFO: Langhorne Slim, Townes Van Zandt)
www.myspace.com/williamewhitmore
Cheap Girls - "Her And Cigarettes (FFO: 90's Alternative)
http://www.myspace.com/cheapgirls
Lemuria - "Pants" (FFO: Discount, The Ergs!)
http://www.myspace.com/lemuria

B · 03-23-2009, 09:16 AM

Lemuria - "Pants"

So before the song even started playing I noticed the singer was a girl which I'm usually not too huge a fan of tbqh but this band pulls it off pretty well. Upbeat guitar riffs and her soft voice together with nice little drum fills here and there make for an extremely catchy song. The drummer's low backup vocals fit very well when he's singing; in fact I wish he sang more often in this song. The only complaint I have is the lyrics are kind of silly but I wouldn't listen to this kind of music for the lyrics anyways.

7/10 I'd give them another listen if I were in the mood.

Recommendations:
Gwen Stacy - Gone Fishing, See You in a Year (FFO Across Five Aprils, Haste the Day)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oi5AyLbH2tE
Maybeshewill - Not For Want of Trying (FFO Pelican, Jesu, This Will Destroy You)
http://www.myspace.com/maybeshewont
Hot Rod Circuit - Stateside (FFO catchy pop-punk)
http://www.myspace.com/hotrodcircuit

Gnarmageddon · 03-23-2009, 09:56 AM

Dibs. Will do this as soon as I'm back at my apartment. Currently in the library with no headphones.

***Mute Print*** · 03-23-2009, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B

I noticed the singer was a girl

Huh? The singer is a guy.

Gnarmageddon · 03-23-2009, 11:40 AM

Maybeshewill - Not For Want of Trying

Starts out at what seems like the climax of the song, immediately pounding away on some heavy notes. Grabbed my attention. The song seems to shift back and forth from really heavy, pounding stuff and lighter, flowing melodies with piano. Then after the sound clip (What is it from? I like it.) they integrate really well, each part is clear and sounds good. The rest of the song is similar throughout.

Coming from a dude that used to listen to Pelican all day and night, this is pretty solid. Will definitely listen to them more and would recommend. 8/10

Recommendations:

Happiness - Feet Fail Me Again (FFO Talking Heads, Action Action)
http://www.myspace.com/sthlmhappiness

Foot Ox - Tiny Animals (FFO catchy folk punk-ish stuff, Andrew Jackson Jihad)
http://www.myspace.com/footox

Intronaut - The Literal Black Cloud (FFO Isis, Mastodon, doomish caveman metal stuff)
http://www.myspace.com/intronaut

B · 03-23-2009, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mute Print

Huh? The singer is a guy.

lmao my bad c&p'd the wrong name
glad you liked them spence

***Mute Print*** · 03-23-2009, 12:23 PM

Intronaut - "The Literal Black Cloud"

This song starts out HEAVY. The vocals kick in around 0:45, and they immediately remind me of Mouth of the Architect (which rules). The song becomes more mellow around the one minute mark, but before long the heaviness is back. The song progresses in this pattern for the duration, alternating between heavy passages and mellow interludes, which probably keeps the song from becoming boring.

The only thing that's disappointing about this band is that their tour with Mastodon and Kylesa isn't hitting Buffalo.

8/10

Recommendations:
Rust Belt Lights - "The Ground" (FFO: Lifetime, Kid Dynamite)
http://www.myspace.com/rustbeltlights
The City On Film - "For Holly" (FFO: Braid, Hey Mercedes)
http://www.last.fm/music/The+City+on+Film/_/For+Holly
Eating Glass - "Amongst The Wolves" (FFO: Pulling Teeth, Ceremony)
http://www.myspace.com/eatingglasshc

***Permanent Solution*** · 03-23-2009, 12:28 PM

Intronaut is boss and that tour will kick ***.

Gnarmageddon · 03-23-2009, 12:37 PM

The City On Film - "For Holly"

I've been a Braid fan for a long time, and the vocalist sounds like Bob Nanna on downers. But still good, nonetheless. Actually, if I heard this without knowing who it was, I'd probably think it was Braid.

But besides that, this song is really good. It flows well, the quiet part leads into a nice bridge, and then straight back to the chorus that's so catchy. Definitely easy on the ears without being too slow. I like this a lot, though. 9/10

Looks like I've got catching up to do. School hasn't left me much time for new music.

I'm repeating songs since I have to go to class in a few and I'm lazy.

Happiness - Feet Fail Me Again (FFO Talking Heads, Action Action)
http://www.myspace.com/sthlmhappiness

Foot Ox - Tiny Animals (FFO catchy folk punk-ish stuff, Andrew Jackson Jihad)
http://www.myspace.com/footox

Annabel - Parade Rest (FFO catchy, softer pop punk, Tin Armor)
http://www.myspace.com/annabelrock

***Mute Print*** · 03-23-2009, 01:01 PM

Haha, it is Bob Nanna.

Gnarmageddon · 03-23-2009, 01:24 PM

Oh, wow.

team_racket · 03-23-2009, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boundbytransience

Save Your Breath - "Your Oven's On Fire"
http://www.myspace.com/saveyourbreathband

Surprised to see SYB mentioned. I go to university with their guitarist, he is a funny guy.

B · 03-23-2009, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gnarmageddon

(What is it from? I like it.)

Just found out that it's from a movie called zeitgeist; it's supposed to be really interesting I'm watching it now on google video.
http://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=-594683847743189197

edit: the quote is from around is around an hour and ten minutes in

Gnarmageddon · 03-23-2009, 05:09 PM

Oh, I had no idea. I've heard extreme things about that film. Everyone's always complaining and ranting about it.

I might have to watch it, though. That quote got me pumped.

boundbytransience · 03-23-2009, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by team_racket

Surprised to see SYB mentioned. I go to university with their guitarist, he is a funny guy.

No ****? That's awesome

Are they relatively popular in that region?

Gnarmageddon · 03-23-2009, 09:32 PM

Someone do my tracks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gnarmageddon

Happiness - Feet Fail Me Again (FFO Talking Heads, Action Action)
http://www.myspace.com/sthlmhappiness

Foot Ox - Tiny Animals (FFO catchy folk punk-ish stuff, Andrew Jackson Jihad)
http://www.myspace.com/footox

Annabel - Parade Rest (FFO catchy, softer pop punk, Tin Armor)
http://www.myspace.com/annabelrock

***Permanent Solution*** · 03-23-2009, 09:54 PM

Foot Ox - Tiny Animals

Guitar intro is quite catchy but oh god these vocals grate on me. It's like Modest Mouse if Isaac had a whiny bitch voice and sucked more. Synth seems maybe a little out of place but I do admit I enjoy it. The songs is really catchy and fun listening barring the vocals which kill it for me alas. These guys need a good vocalist. 6/10

Eisley - Many Funerals (FFO Hush Sound, Straylight Run)
http://www.purevolume.com/eisley

ES Posthumus - Pompeii (FFO epic soundtracks)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GusLypfx7OQ

Zydepunks - Blood Song(FFO Gogol Bordello)
http://www.purevolume.com/zydepunks

03-18-2009, 03:56 PM	#1
*Mute Print* Better You Than Me! Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 10,832	So, Forced Listening... Someone brought this up in the thread about the merger, so I figured we could give it a try again. I know there are only like 3 semi-regular posters in here, and no one actually cares enough to write more than two or three words, but here it goes. For those of you that don't know how this works: 1. Choose a song from the list in the post above your's. Try picking something you haven't really heard before. 2. Write a short review (~one paragraph) and give the song a rating out of 10. 3. List three or four songs for the next person to choose from. Include links to where the songs can be streamed, as well a genre or "For Fans Of." 4. Usually, the next person would post "dibs" so that no one could take their turn, but I highly doubt that will be necessary. If you need an example: http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=426777 Here are a few suggestions to start things off: Polar Bear Club - "Our Ballads" (FFO: Small Brown Bike, Marathon) http://www.myspace.com/polarbearclub The Jim Yoshii Pile-Up - "Thanksgiving Grey" (FFO: Owen, Kind Of Like Spitting) http://www.last.fm/music/The+Jim+Yoshii+Pile-Up/Picks+Us+Apart Red 40 - "Frisco" (FFO: Jawbreaker. Ben Nichol's band pre-Lucero) http://www.last.fm/music/Red+40/Complete+Discography Last edited by Mute Print; 04-03-2009 at 01:54 PM.

03-18-2009, 04:35 PM	#2
RissaPoodle ex-attention whore Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,002	The Jim Yoshii Pile-Up - Thanksgiving Grey It starts off with a sort of slow dreamy sound. I expected it to pick up and get heavy all of a sudden but it didn't. It gradually builds. Like the music, the vocals begin soft but crescendo, which has a nice effect. I really the lyrics a lot; they play with assonance and rhyme without sticking to a pattern. At first listen, I was slightly annoyed because it sounded like something one of my ex-boyfriends would listen to. But after I got past that dumb reason, it's good; it evokes emotion. Something I would listen to again. 8/10 Recommendations: Valencia - "Where Did You Go?" ('anti-neon' pop punk) http://www.myspace.com/valencia Sparks the Rescue - "Hello Mexico" (They're on Fearless Records, figure it out) http://www.myspace.com/sparkstherescue Ludo - "Lake Pontchartrain" (theatrical nerdy guy music) http://www.myspace.com/ludorock Last edited by RissaPoodle; 03-18-2009 at 04:55 PM.
	Digging: Brand New - Daisy

03-18-2009, 10:52 PM	#3
boundbytransience I did it for the nookie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,120	Valencia - Where Did You Go? Oh, how I love songs with distant drumming intros. For some reason, they just pump me up. And this is no exception. Not soon after, palm muted guitars with a non-threatening amount of distortion joins in with the vocals. It slowly builds to a booming chorus; complete with great harmonizing vocals and pounding guitars. The lead guitar plays its part well during the chorus, creating a very dreamy lick. Dreamy lick... possible band name? Anyway, the song is riddled with cool post-production gems; chimes, a string quartet thrown in there, and guest vocals. It's refreshing, it's upbeat, it's very nicely done. 7.5/10 Suggestions: First To Leave - "Drag The Lake" http://www.myspace.com/first2leave The Wonder Years - "You're Not Salinger, Get Over It" http://www.myspace.com/thewonderyearspa Save Your Breath - "Your Oven's On Fire" http://www.myspace.com/saveyourbreathband By the way, I'm digging this idea
	Digging: A Wilhelm Scream - A Wilhelm Scream

03-23-2009, 09:16 AM	#5
B keep running your mouth Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: reppin 905 Posts: 13,913	Lemuria - "Pants" So before the song even started playing I noticed the singer was a girl which I'm usually not too huge a fan of tbqh but this band pulls it off pretty well. Upbeat guitar riffs and her soft voice together with nice little drum fills here and there make for an extremely catchy song. The drummer's low backup vocals fit very well when he's singing; in fact I wish he sang more often in this song. The only complaint I have is the lyrics are kind of silly but I wouldn't listen to this kind of music for the lyrics anyways. 7/10 I'd give them another listen if I were in the mood. Recommendations: Gwen Stacy - Gone Fishing, See You in a Year (FFO Across Five Aprils, Haste the Day) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oi5AyLbH2tE Maybeshewill - Not For Want of Trying (FFO Pelican, Jesu, This Will Destroy You) http://www.myspace.com/maybeshewont Hot Rod Circuit - Stateside (FFO catchy pop-punk) http://www.myspace.com/hotrodcircuit Last edited by B; 03-23-2009 at 11:46 AM.
	Digging: A Day To Remember - And Their Name Was Treason

03-23-2009, 09:56 AM	#6
Gnarmageddon Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 17,697	Dibs. Will do this as soon as I'm back at my apartment. Currently in the library with no headphones.
	Digging: Agoraphobic Nosebleed - Agorapocalypse

03-20-2009, 03:06 PM	#4
*Mute Print* Better You Than Me! Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 10,832	Save Your Breath - "Your Oven's On Fire" The first thing I noticed about this band is that they have Fireworks and The Wonder Years among their top friends. Which is fitting, because they sound a lot like those bands. Standard up-tempo pop-punk, catchy sing-along choruses, etc. If you're into that kind of thing, which I am, you'd probably enjoy this. It's nothing ground breaking, but still a pretty fun song nonetheless. They apparently put out a split with Fireworks, too. (cool) But, they are toruing with Attack! Attack! soon. (yuck) Anyway... 7/10 Recommendations: William Elliott Whitmore - "One Man's Shame" (FFO: Langhorne Slim, Townes Van Zandt) www.myspace.com/williamewhitmore Cheap Girls - "Her And Cigarettes (FFO: 90's Alternative) http://www.myspace.com/cheapgirls Lemuria - "Pants" (FFO: Discount, The Ergs!) http://www.myspace.com/lemuria

03-23-2009, 11:40 AM	#8
Gnarmageddon Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 17,697	Maybeshewill - Not For Want of Trying Starts out at what seems like the climax of the song, immediately pounding away on some heavy notes. Grabbed my attention. The song seems to shift back and forth from really heavy, pounding stuff and lighter, flowing melodies with piano. Then after the sound clip (What is it from? I like it.) they integrate really well, each part is clear and sounds good. The rest of the song is similar throughout. Coming from a dude that used to listen to Pelican all day and night, this is pretty solid. Will definitely listen to them more and would recommend. 8/10 Recommendations: Happiness - Feet Fail Me Again (FFO Talking Heads, Action Action) http://www.myspace.com/sthlmhappiness Foot Ox - Tiny Animals (FFO catchy folk punk-ish stuff, Andrew Jackson Jihad) http://www.myspace.com/footox Intronaut - The Literal Black Cloud (FFO Isis, Mastodon, doomish caveman metal stuff) http://www.myspace.com/intronaut Last edited by Gnarmageddon; 03-23-2009 at 11:49 AM.
	Digging: Agoraphobic Nosebleed - Agorapocalypse

03-23-2009, 12:23 PM	#10
*Mute Print* Better You Than Me! Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 10,832	Intronaut - "The Literal Black Cloud" This song starts out HEAVY. The vocals kick in around 0:45, and they immediately remind me of Mouth of the Architect (which rules). The song becomes more mellow around the one minute mark, but before long the heaviness is back. The song progresses in this pattern for the duration, alternating between heavy passages and mellow interludes, which probably keeps the song from becoming boring. The only thing that's disappointing about this band is that their tour with Mastodon and Kylesa isn't hitting Buffalo. 8/10 Recommendations: Rust Belt Lights - "The Ground" (FFO: Lifetime, Kid Dynamite) http://www.myspace.com/rustbeltlights The City On Film - "For Holly" (FFO: Braid, Hey Mercedes) http://www.last.fm/music/The+City+on+Film/_/For+Holly Eating Glass - "Amongst The Wolves" (FFO: Pulling Teeth, Ceremony) http://www.myspace.com/eatingglasshc

03-23-2009, 12:28 PM	#11
*Permanent Solution* Feb. PPOTM \m/ Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In a theater near you Posts: 43,291	Intronaut is boss and that tour will kick ***. __________________ NP: The Animal's Gate (Tuesdays 8-10 pm West Coast time) \m/

03-23-2009, 12:37 PM	#12
Gnarmageddon Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 17,697	The City On Film - "For Holly" I've been a Braid fan for a long time, and the vocalist sounds like Bob Nanna on downers. But still good, nonetheless. Actually, if I heard this without knowing who it was, I'd probably think it was Braid. But besides that, this song is really good. It flows well, the quiet part leads into a nice bridge, and then straight back to the chorus that's so catchy. Definitely easy on the ears without being too slow. I like this a lot, though. 9/10 Looks like I've got catching up to do. School hasn't left me much time for new music. I'm repeating songs since I have to go to class in a few and I'm lazy. Happiness - Feet Fail Me Again (FFO Talking Heads, Action Action) http://www.myspace.com/sthlmhappiness Foot Ox - Tiny Animals (FFO catchy folk punk-ish stuff, Andrew Jackson Jihad) http://www.myspace.com/footox Annabel - Parade Rest (FFO catchy, softer pop punk, Tin Armor) http://www.myspace.com/annabelrock
	Digging: Agoraphobic Nosebleed - Agorapocalypse

03-23-2009, 01:01 PM	#13
*Mute Print* Better You Than Me! Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 10,832	Haha, it is Bob Nanna.

03-23-2009, 01:24 PM	#14
Gnarmageddon Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 17,697	Oh, wow.
	Digging: Agoraphobic Nosebleed - Agorapocalypse

03-23-2009, 05:09 PM	#17
Gnarmageddon Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 17,697	Oh, I had no idea. I've heard extreme things about that film. Everyone's always complaining and ranting about it. I might have to watch it, though. That quote got me pumped.
	Digging: Agoraphobic Nosebleed - Agorapocalypse

03-23-2009, 09:54 PM	#20
*Permanent Solution* Feb. PPOTM \m/ Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In a theater near you Posts: 43,291	Foot Ox - Tiny Animals Guitar intro is quite catchy but oh god these vocals grate on me. It's like Modest Mouse if Isaac had a whiny bitch voice and sucked more. Synth seems maybe a little out of place but I do admit I enjoy it. The songs is really catchy and fun listening barring the vocals which kill it for me alas. These guys need a good vocalist. 6/10 Eisley - Many Funerals (FFO Hush Sound, Straylight Run) http://www.purevolume.com/eisley ES Posthumus - Pompeii (FFO epic soundtracks) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GusLypfx7OQ Zydepunks - Blood Song(FFO Gogol Bordello) http://www.purevolume.com/zydepunks __________________ NP: The Animal's Gate (Tuesdays 8-10 pm West Coast time) \m/