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| Stuff I listened to in July...
:D | | 1 |  | Pulp
Different Class
Not my thing. After 3 listens the only song that grabbed my attention at all was "Monday Morning." "Mis-Shapes" was okay too actually. Whole album was okay actually... as okay as it gets.
2.5/5 [Britpop] | | 2 |  | Deerhunter
Halcyon Digest
I actually REALLY liked this. "Earthquake" is amazing and "Basement Scene" kept getting caught in my head. Some of the tracks bordered on generic 2010s indie drudgery though... especially "Revival" and "Fountain Stairs."
4/5 [Indie Rock/Psychedelic] | | 3 |  | Grandaddy
The Sophtware Slump
I'm sorry, but I couldn't even give this one a 2nd listen. It was obviously well made production wise and the Y2K concept is neat, but those upbeat songs were such a bore and the mellow ones, while better, didn't even begin to grab my attention either. Especially when "He's Simple, He's Dumb, He's the Pilot" said "1 2 3 4" as if it was just about to pick up and get crazy... and then it got even mellower somehow. I can't see myself giving this album anymore chances... terrible first impression. :(
2.5/5 [Indie Rock/Space Rock] | | 4 |  | Get Well Soon
The Scarlet Beast O'seven Heads
This one was a toughy since upon first listen, I thought it'd be a massive grower. "Disney" was brilliant too, and I might revisit that whimsical track and some theres possibly, but as a whole I didn't like it enough to rate it high. Unlike the 2.5's on this list though: I could see myself actually rec'ing this to people.
3/5 [Indie/Post Punk?/Folk Rock] | | 5 |  | They Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants
I was afraid I might hate this for some reason. I always remember this band as a kiddy kind of thing, but the creepiness and adult themes discussed in the lyrics on this album oddly enough negate that perfectly. It's whimsical and diverse and honestly an obvious choice for me. Even though the country parts had to grow on me. "32 Footsteps" is especially amazing.
4.5/5 [Alternative Rock/New Wave/Country] | | 6 |  | Creedence Clearwater Revival
Mardi Gras
What happens when John Fogerty lets the other members write songs lol. All 4 of the songs he sings are good though, especially "Sweet Hitch-Hiker."
2/5 [Southern Rock] | | 7 |  | Patti Smith
Radio Ethiopia
This one is way weirder than Horses and Easter, which I can totally appreciate, but it's also way less focused. "Poppies" and "Distant Fingers" are great though and both remind of Easter's poppiness. Lots of moaning on this album honestly lol.
3.5/5 [Punk Rock] | | 8 |  | Frederic Chopin
Scherzo No.2, Op.31
This is just an 11 minute piano piece I decided to listen to and passionately fell in love with. Hey, any song that can make me emotional from beauty alone is a classic in my book.
5/5 [Romantic Period Piano Music] | | 9 |  | Nine Inch Nails
Add Violence
The new EP, just as good as Not the Actual Events. The static on "The Background World" is neat at first, but then it overstays it's welcome... by a lot. "This Isn't the Place" is really nice though. "Not Anymore" is like a worse version of "The Idea of You" ...
3.5/5 [Alternative Metal/Industrial Rock] | | 10 |  | Mazzy Star
So Tonight That I Might See
"Mary of Silence" alone makes this at least a 3. It's so dark and odd and pretty. The opener and closer are also great, but that middle section gets a little lost on me... "Blue Light" through "Unreflective" really don't do much for me, which is unfortunate since some tracks on here make this seem like a potential 5. Maybe it's a grower.
4/5 [Dream Pop/Psychedelic Folk] | |
ArsMoriendi
08.01.17 | I'm too predictable sometimes... | Ryus
08.01.17 | you listen to so few new albums a month its astounding to me
2 is great yeah. not a big fan of 10 rly | SandwichBubble
08.01.17 | 5's description makes me giddy :)
Good calls on 2, 7, and 10 as well | L4titudes
08.01.17 | Best alternative to 1 is The La's S/t | Papa Universe
08.01.17 | 2.5 for Different Class? Blasphemy | hal1ax
08.01.17 | listening to 5 now and it's pretty good ya | L4titudes
08.01.17 | Seriously man, give The La's a go | SandwichBubble
08.01.17 | @hal1ax :0 | hal1ax
08.01.17 | *blows kiss* | SandwichBubble
08.01.17 | if this is wrong, idun'twanaberite
if you do end up listening to the whole thing, please rate it so I can see what you thought of it! | Ryus
08.01.17 | tmbg was my fav band when i was like 5 lol
i havent heard 5 since i was a youngun but maybe i should re-check | hal1ax
08.01.17 | ok. i'll rate it within the next hour | SandwichBubble
08.01.17 | this is now a TMBG thread, sorry @ArsMoriendi | ArsMoriendi
08.01.17 | "you listen to so few new albums a month its astounding to me"
I give most albums 3-5 days to digest. I like quality over quantity. :)
I re-listened to plenty of albums as well if that helps. | theBoneyKing
08.01.17 | Fwiw Ryus 10 full albums is more than most people in general will listen to in an entire year.
Only in the last year or two have I myself begun listening to much more than that, as it is I still only do about 20 a month. Personally I don't see how people can do much more and fully appreciate stuff. | ArsMoriendi
08.01.17 | Added some genre tags cuz why not? | Papa Universe
08.01.17 | You people need to listen to 4 |
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