OT: New Music?

Badger_Fan · Post by **Badger_Fan** » Thu May 29, 2008 9:41 am

dbdynsty25 wrote:Best new rap album in about 2 years:

Atmosphere - If Life Gives You Lemons, Paint That Sh*t Gold

Rhymesayers is doing some incredible stuff. Between Atmosphere, Brother Ali and POS they are on a roll right now.

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Thu May 29, 2008 11:38 am

Badger_Fan wrote:
dbdynsty25 wrote:Best new rap album in about 2 years:

Atmosphere - If Life Gives You Lemons, Paint That Sh*t Gold
Rhymesayers is doing some incredible stuff. Between Atmosphere, Brother Ali and POS they are on a roll right now.

There's no doubt about it. How bout them releasing the FREE Atmosphere album "Strictly Leakage" just to promote "Lemons"? That was a crazy idea and I think it worked.

Badger_Fan · Post by **Badger_Fan** » Fri May 30, 2008 12:07 am

I thought that was a good idea too, though I thought that Strictly Leakage was just ok. Being in Minneapolis, everything they do gets a lot of press, and I'm glad to see them starting to have some success.

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Fri May 30, 2008 12:58 am

Badger_Fan wrote:I thought that was a good idea too, though I thought that Strictly Leakage was just ok. Being in Minneapolis, everything they do gets a lot of press, and I'm glad to see them starting to have some success.

Oh yeah, I'm not saying that album was the greatest, but it's definitely a cool way to promote the "real" album dropping later in the year. "Lemons" is fantastic, and it's good they are finally starting to get some exposure...even though I think you and I are the only two who have heard of them on this board. LOL.

greggsand · Post by **greggsand** » Fri May 30, 2008 1:05 pm

New old music: Saw REM, Modest Mouse, & The National at the Hollywood Bowl last night. Good times. The National was as 'sleepy' (aka boring) as I thought they'd be. Modest Mouse was all over the place & prob not in the ideal setting for Isaac's screaming & yelling. Def not a "play the hits" show. It was cool seeing Johnny Marr, & he really does seem to dig being a "mouse" (crazy).

REM was a good time. Tons of energy & a nice mix of old, new, and "hits". Hell, they opened the show with "Pretty Persuasion" - wouldn't have guessed that one. It was also nice to see no real set list for show that big. There was a few on-stage 'band meetings' on what to play next. One of the meetings lead to "Sitting Still".

GTHobbes · Post by **GTHobbes** » Fri May 30, 2008 1:26 pm

Speaking of concerts, I absolutely cannot wait to go to the Kings of Leon/Pearl Jam blow out in Columbia, SC on 6/16...two of my favorite bands who I know will bring the roof down. It's gonna be awesome.

Post by **ScoopBrady** » Fri May 30, 2008 7:08 pm

Just heard the new Disturbed and it sounds like their best since their debut. So far seems better than Believe and 10,000 Fists.

Now off to check out the new Opeth.

EZSnappin · Post by **EZSnappin** » Fri May 30, 2008 8:01 pm

The new Opeth is really, really good. I've respected them before but wouldn't say I was a fan; this album is doing a good job of changing that opinion.

James_E · Post by **James_E** » Sat May 31, 2008 1:36 pm

EZ I'm glad to hear new Opeth is good. I don't have it yet. I saw them last weekend here in Toronto, and they were incredible. They are pretty much my favourite band right now.

One of the acts that opened for them and that is on tour with them and Dream Theater, is a band called "3". Really really good stuff...

www.thefamily3.com

EZSnappin · Post by **EZSnappin** » Sat May 31, 2008 5:09 pm

Glad to hear they put on a good show. I wasn't able to make it to Boston to see them but will probably make the trip next time 'round.

Opeth, to me, are a strange beast. I generally don't care for prog metal (like Dream Theater, for instance) but Opeth is mixing some strange brew that has progressive elements but doesn't leave a foul taste. Maybe they'll be a gateway that allows me to appreciate some of the other music I've turned my ears away from over the years.

I'm always up for recommendations. My plan now is to work my way back through the Opeth catalog and then open up from there.

James_E · Post by **James_E** » Sat May 31, 2008 5:39 pm

I have never gotten into Dream Theater. But Opeth (and now "3") has me.

How about Porcupine Tree? Wicked stuff.

EZSnappin · Post by **EZSnappin** » Sat May 31, 2008 7:23 pm

James_E wrote:How about Porcupine Tree? Wicked stuff.

Thanks James! I know the name but nothing more. I'll keep an ear out.

Post by **ScoopBrady** » Sat May 31, 2008 8:10 pm

Check out this prog band. They're called the Pax Cecilia and you can get their album for free on their website. Here's a link: http://www.paxcecilia.com/download.html

The new Opeth is very good. I'm not sure I like it as much as the earlier stuff but it is still quite good.

James_E · Post by **James_E** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 11:15 am

Where are you guys hearing the new Opeth?

Brando70 · Post by **Brando70** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 11:47 am

I managed to download the new Hold Steady before it's due to be released. Another solid effort from those guys. They've broadened their sound a little while still delivering the kind of energetic bar rock that made me a fan in the first place. Worth checking out when it hits later this month.

GTHobbes · Post by **GTHobbes** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 11:53 am

This goes back a couple of months, but has anyone listened to the cd from the Gutter Twins? I'm a big Mark Lanegan fan and can't believe this slipped under my radar. I'm looking forward to picking it up tonight from ITunes but am curious if anyone here has heard it.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 11:56 am

Brando70 wrote:I managed to download the new Hold Steady before it's due to be released. Another solid effort from those guys. They've broadened their sound a little while still delivering the kind of energetic bar rock that made me a fan in the first place. Worth checking out when it hits later this month.

Agree wholeheartedly. Solid rock album. Nothing jumped out and grabbed me as great, but nothing turned my ear canals inside-out from disgust, either.

Take care,
PK

Leebo33 · Post by **Leebo33** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 12:09 pm

GTHobbes wrote:I'm looking forward to picking it up tonight from ITunes but am curious if anyone here has heard it.

Not to get too far OT, but have you tried Amazon.com for downloads? It's DRM free, easy, fast, cheaper, the quality is better, and the songs are added to your iTunes library anyway.

On another note for those interested in purchases, the new Weezer is $5.99 at Circuit City this week. Is that an all-time low for a new release at retail or perhaps a misprint?

GTHobbes · Post by **GTHobbes** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 12:12 pm

Leebo33 wrote:
GTHobbes wrote:I'm looking forward to picking it up tonight from ITunes but am curious if anyone here has heard it.
Not to get too far OT, but have you tried Amazon.com for downloads? It's DRM free, easy, fast, cheaper, the quality is better, and the songs are added to your iTunes library anyway.

Thanks, Leebo...I haven't tried it but will when I get home tonight.

RobVarak · Post by **RobVarak** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 5:38 pm

dbdynsty25 wrote:"Lemons" is fantastic, and it's good they are finally starting to get some exposure...even though I think you and I are the only two who have heard of them on this board. LOL.

Thanks for the heads-up on this one. Just downloaded it, and it's terrific. Makes up for the terrible disappointment of the new Roots album

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 5:50 pm

RobVarak wrote:
dbdynsty25 wrote:"Lemons" is fantastic, and it's good they are finally starting to get some exposure...even though I think you and I are the only two who have heard of them on this board. LOL.
Thanks for the heads-up on this one. Just downloaded it, and it's terrific. Makes up for the terrible disappointment of the new Roots album

I actually wasn't all that disappointed with the Roots. It probably helps that I'm not a huge fan. This album seemed a lot more "mainstream" though...so maybe that's why I like em a bit more. I am by no means saying it's terrific, but it was disappointing to me. "Lemons" is significantly better, that's for sure. I recommend almost all of Atmosphere's albums (and EPs). Having just found them a couple years ago, I'm very impressed with their older work as well.

Brando70 · Post by **Brando70** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 11:02 am

I just finished listening to <i>For Emma, Forever Ago</i> by Bon Iver. What an amazing album. He mines the same folk area of M. Ward, but he has the warmth, intimacy, and minimalism of Nick Drake. One of those rare CDs that blows me away on the first listen.

matthewk · Post by **matthewk** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 12:16 pm

Listed to the latest Disturbed disc Indestrucible a few times over the past 48 hours.

Eh.

I loved their debut, and really enjoyed their 2nd, and liked most of their 3rd. This one sounds like Disturbed, but it feels like I've already heard these songs before. Sticking to a particular style is fine with me, but other than 1 or 2 tracks nothing sticks out. There is little variety to the tempo of the songs and they all blend together.

On a positive note, I'm really digging Sybreed. A pretty much perfect blend of agression & melody (just like Bullets For My Valentine)

davet010 · Post by **davet010** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 2:07 pm

Fair few from this side of the pond.

Fans of Scouse surrealists Half Man Half Biscuit should check out their latest opus, "CSI:Ambleside"...had me in stitches as usual, particularly the latest one of their infamous list songs. 'National Shite Day'.

The Fall continue to plough their own furrow (and to hell with anyone else) with their new one, 'Imperial Wax Solvent'.

Those who are into their post-rock should get hold of Silver Mt Zion's latest, "13 blues for 13 moons"

And lastly, those of us with a keen taste for early 80's synth nostalgia should nip out and get the Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark live CD "Architecture and Morality and more".

Spooky · Post by **Spooky** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 3:41 pm

Brando70 wrote:I just finished listening to <i>For Emma, Forever Ago</i> by Bon Iver. What an amazing album. He mines the same folk area of M. Ward, but he has the warmth, intimacy, and minimalism of Nick Drake. One of those rare CDs that blows me away on the first listen.

Hmmm...never heard of him/them. But any reference to M. Ward and especially Nick Drake have me very intriguied! Can't wait to check this out. Thanks.