OT: New Music?

[GTHobbes]

Here's the first single, Longing to Belong, from Eddie Vedder's new ukulele album due out this summer -- can't wait:

http://musicboxblog.tumblr.com/post/386 ... rst-single

[matthewk]

Second record is an early contender for record of the year: the absurd battle metal of Turisas - Stand Up and Fight. If you ever wondered what Queen would sound like as a Viking Power Metal band, here's your chance. So incredibly over the top that a critic friend of mind said he can't give it a thumbs up or a thumbs down, but instead would give it a facepalm. Power metal is usually far from my wheel house but this left me stunned, laughing and fist-pumping in equal measure. Also a contender for cover of the year:

This album is absolutely EPIC. There's no way in hell I ever would have grabbed this record without that video. Even a vivid description wouldn't turn me on. But hearing is believing.

I find myself cracking up at most of it because it's so over-the-top and campy. But these mofos can flat-out play. Such a fun record!

I haven't heard this yet, but from the descriptions they sound almost exactly like Manowar. That is a good thing, btw.

[Naples39]

If anyone is a Strokes fan, their first album since their disappointing last release 5 years ago comes out in a few days, and is available one free streaming until then at http://new.thestrokes.com/.

[EZSnappin]

RIP, Nate Dogg. 41 is far too young.

[JRod]

I like Peter Bjorn and John latest album. You can get a preview at NPR. It releasing later this month. Though it looks like moved to the Vampire Weekend (1st album) side of the spectrum.

[Badger_Fan]

If anyone is a Strokes fan, their first album since their disappointing last release 5 years ago comes out in a few days, and is available one free streaming until then at http://new.thestrokes.com/.

You can get this one on Amazon (mp3 download) for $3.99 today.

[Brando70]

Picked up a couple of albums today. First was a long overdue reissue: Neil Diamond - The Bang Years. He's only ever allowed 10 of these 23 cuts to be reissued, and only then in fake 80s stereo. These are in glorious mono and sound amazing.

Second record is an early contender for record of the year: the absurd battle metal of Turisas - Stand Up and Fight. If you ever wondered what Queen would sound like as a Viking Power Metal band, here's your chance. So incredibly over the top that a critic friend of mind said he can't give it a thumbs up or a thumbs down, but instead would give it a facepalm. Power metal is usually far from my wheel house but this left me stunned, laughing and fist-pumping in equal measure. Also a contender for cover of the year:

I happened upon their version of the disco song "Rasputin" and nearly plotzed. Who knew battle metal and Eurodisco could play together so nicely?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdkBs0VCSX0

[XXXIV]

I happened upon their version of the disco song "Rasputin" and nearly plotzed. Who knew battle metal and Eurodisco could play together so nicely?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdkBs0VCSX0

That kicks some serious ass!

[Jimmydeicide]

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2 new songs from my boys band just recorded for the California metalfest merch table.

They are 15 yrs old now (shameless plug)

[greggsand]

I just finished Sammy Hagar's book "Red". I'd like to welcome Eddie Van Halen into 'Rock's All-Time Wackos' hall of fame. Highly recommended read (and I couldn't stand the Sammy-era VH).

[Spooky]

I just finished Sammy Hagar's book "Red". I'd like to welcome Eddie Van Halen into 'Rock's All-Time Wackos' hall of fame. Highly recommended read (and I couldn't stand the Sammy-era VH).

Thanks for the heads up. I downloaded the iBook preview and will buy it as soon as I finish my current book.

[greggsand]

I just finished Sammy Hagar's book "Red". I'd like to welcome Eddie Van Halen into 'Rock's All-Time Wackos' hall of fame. Highly recommended read (and I couldn't stand the Sammy-era VH).

Thanks for the heads up. I downloaded the iBook preview and will buy it as soon as I finish my current book.

Rolling Stone, a few issues back, had some excerpts from it that had some of crazier Eddie moments in it.

[ScoopBrady]

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Beneath-T ... 8091127385

2 new songs from my boys band just recorded for the California metalfest merch table.

They are 15 yrs old now (shameless plug)

The vocals are a little more guttural than I usually like but I really dig the music. Pretty impressive for 15.

[Jimmydeicide]

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Beneath-T ... 8091127385

2 new songs from my boys band just recorded for the California metalfest merch table.

They are 15 yrs old now (shameless plug)

The vocals are a little more guttural than I usually like but I really dig the music. Pretty impressive for 15.

They added Sammy Just for that , hes supposed to be really good but who can tell.(the kids can)They are in the studio finishing up the last few tracks for a cd ill let you know when its done. I think they are getting it on itunes too which will be sweet for them.

[Brando70]

Bought a new version of an old classic: 30th Anniversary Edition of Moving Pictures by Rush. Sprung for the CD/Blu-Ray combo and listed to the album in DTS 5.1 surround. It's the first time I've ever bought an album mixed in 5.1 and it was really cool to listen to. The surround wasn't overdone and the clarity of the recording was amazing. There was so much depth to the sound.

Also saw them on Tuesday at the United Center. Rush may not be for everybody, but it is amazing that those three guys can be in their late 50s and put on a show for three hours. I think they play harder now than they did when I first saw them in the late 80s.

[Slumberland]

Love Rush. Last time I saw them they pulled out a nice chunk of Hemispheres. Slayed me.

[pk500]

"2112" is still one of my favorite hard-rock albums.

TONS of good new releases are whirring on my hard drive:

Foo Fighters - "Wasting Light"
Alison Krauss & Union Station - "Paper Airplane"
Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit - "Here We Rest"
Bill Callahan - "Apocalypse"
TV on the Radio - "Nine Types of Light"
Panda Bear - "Tomboy"
Paul Simon - "So Beautiful Or So What"
The Kills - "Blood Pressures"
Explosions in the Sky - "Take Care Take Care Take Care"
The Raveonettes - "Raven in the Grave"
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart - "Belong"

[fanatic]

Love Rush as well. Grew up around the block from Geddy Lee (20 years after he did mind you). A friend of mine actually has an old library book from his high school with his name on it!

[Spooky]

New Panda Bear and the new TV on the Radio are great! Was able to find them at a record fair on vinyl last week (before they were officially released).

As for Rush...saw them here in Chiago alst summer. Great show. I'll have to check out the Moving Pictures BluRay.

[ScoopBrady]

I'm surprised how much I'm digging the new Foo. The last one was decent but that double album really didn't do much for me. This new one is some of their best stuff in several years.

[RobVarak]

Greg Kot from the Tribune said something that expresses exactly how I've always felt about the Foo Fighters. He said he likes the idea of the band much more than he's liked any of their actual songs.

This album is definitely the first thing they've done that I've had any sort of emotional reaction to, so it's a definite high-water mark IMO.

[pk500]

I'm surprised how much I'm digging the new Foo. The last one was decent but that double album really didn't do much for me. This new one is some of their best stuff in several years.

Three reasons for that, in my mind.

One, Butch Vig twisted the knobs and recorded on tape in Grohl's garage. Two, Grohl brought in Bob Mould to sing and play on a track and Krist Novocelic to play on a track. It maybe influenced the recording of other tunes.

But I think the biggest reason was the return of Pat Smear as a full-time Foo. Smear is Nigel Tufnel -- he only plays at 11. That adds a LOT of muscle and noise to the Foos' sound, which was missing from the last few albums as Grohl and Co. veered more toward pop-rock.

[XXXIV]

Greg Kot from the Tribune said something that expresses exactly how I've always felt about the Foo Fighters. He said he likes the idea of the band much more than he's liked any of their actual songs.

This album is definitely the first thing they've done that I've had any sort of emotional reaction to, so it's a definite high-water mark IMO.

Screw all you guys and especially kot. .......

The FOO FIGHTERS ARE AND ALWAYS HAVE BEEN AWESOME BABY!!!!

[greggsand]

if ya didn't know already, you can watch some of the coachella stuff this weekend here:

http://www.youtube.com/coachella

Seeing Ariel Pink's meltdown today was something!

[EZSnappin]

It's Record Store Day - go support your local independent store and keep them in business!