Idlewild at their best, as usual


(pay no attention to the funky webpage, just close eyes and listen)

This post has been edited by milanius: Jul 12 2009, 01:31 AM

Thick as a Brick by Jethro Tull. This album really needs no introduction - anyone familiar with progressive rock - indeed, everyone even aware of its existence - knows about this album. And indeed, this album is truly deserving of its reputation - and not just for its awesome and hilarious cover.

Its lone song has enough variety that it could be split into several songs - but the transitions are entirely seamless and not the slightest bit contrived. There are charming folksy parts, fast and furious rock segments, ballads, and still other parts that I really can't classify. Of all the segments, my favorite is probably "Do you believe in the day?" but it's all fantastic.

All told, this is the greatest 43-minute single-song album written by a fictional eight year-old kid ever made.

4 stars out of 4, sez I.

Definitely been listening to a lot of Sarah Mclachlan. I find it relaxing, although my mom just says it's depressing. I, personally, love it.

I'm starting to get into Ween. A friend introduced me to them, and now I've just ordered two of their albums off Amazon.

I just bought Electric Six's last album Flashy which somehow escaped my notice when it came out last year. Quite different from their early stuff though I'd say better than the not so succinctly named I shall exterminate everything around me which restricts me from being the master but not as good as Switzerland. Still it might well grow on me, certainly makes me wander what their next album will sound like.

Heres a song from it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA7S1GNC2H0

This post has been edited by Olen: Sep 12 2009, 11:30 AM

At this very moment (literally) I'm listening to Janis Joplin. "Kozmic Blues" is a great song, you ask me.

I'm sure BBQ would encourage me to go see Peter Frampton play this week (he is appearing in St. George, Utah--my new residence--on Wednesday) but the ticket is a bit pricey for my palate. If only the Black Keys would make a stop in these parts...

This post has been edited by canis216: Sep 14 2009, 03:54 AM

'Sall good, man. At this point, I could barely afford the $30 ticket I bought to see the Gophers play Michigan State.

Still, I share the sentiment about the Black Keys. If they were in town and I had the money, I'd totally go.

This post has been edited by bbqplatypus: Sep 14 2009, 02:14 PM

Dear God, I think I'm in love. I don't think I can even review the first one I just listened to. I mean, how do you review an album that has songs like this one on it?

I've recently been listening a fair bit to three bands I found (somewhat) recently:
Tristania
Delain
Eyes of Eden

And now for linkages to a song from each!

Tristania
Delain
Eyes of Eden

Inaction is a weapon of mass destructon

These are the things I can do without

Both of these songs are strong anthems that build up gradually, urging the spirit within you to move, shake itself from apathy, stand up and ask questions, take actions, change something.

This post has been edited by milanius: Oct 15 2009, 05:33 PM

Dialectic Chaos by Megadeth

I've been listening a lot to a band called Drummer. Why Drummer? Because everyone in the band plays drums for some other band. The most famous is Patrick Carney of The Black Keys--he plays bass on the Drummer's debut, Feel Good Together. I'll try to get a Youtube up when I'm not at work (the Department of Interior doesn't much care for Youtube--federal agencies are like that sometimes). In any case, Drummer has a nice sound, a fine combination of piercing guitar hooks, excellent keyboards, inventive songwriting, and (of course) fine drumming.

Also, I am looking forward to a new Black Keys project coming out on November 27, called Blakroc. Dan and Pat (The Black Keys) have been collaborating with a number of hip-hop artists (Mos Def, for one) to create what one review has called the best rock-and-roll/hip-hop fusion since Run DMC and Aerosmith. I've heard some of the music, and while I cannot call myself an aficianado of hip-hop by any means, this stuff sounds great. It's going to blow some minds.

The aforementioned video from Drummer: "Feel Good Together"

Also, videos documenting the making of the Blackroc project can be found here.

Blakroc

Edit: Hell, let's throw another one on here: "Hope You're Happy". Excellent track.

This post has been edited by canis216: Dec 19 2009, 02:30 AM

Return of the Friday Random 10

Rules- Set your music device to Shuffle
List the first 10 songs that play
No cheating! If one of those hidden ABBA (or Partridge Family or Barry Manilow) songs
comes up, you have to include it.
You can add commentary or not, as the mood strikes you.

And now for the songs:

Midnight Lullaby- Tom Waits

One of his early songs, before cigarettes and scotch had their impact

Sweet Little 16- Chuck Berry

Lots of C.B. on my iPod... This is representative, but not a favorite

Fighting for My Love- Nil Lara

This one is from Scrubs, and is there because I could not get the one song I wanted without buying the whole soundtrack. That said, it is listenable, though not really my style.

Who are You- The Who

The title track from the last album with Keith Moon. 'nuff said.

Groovy Kind of Love- The Mindbenders

See rule 3 above. I blame my wife.

It Serves Me Right to Suffer- John Lee Hooker

I was fortunate enough to see him perform live. With my (future) wife. More than makes up for the previous song.

Merry Christmas from the Family- Robert Earl Keen

A snapshot of white-trash Americana, done with love and a wicked eye for detail.

Keep the Car Running- Arcade Fire

One of those songs that I heard on the radio and could not get out of my head

Stranded in the Jungle- The Cadets

A '50s novelty doo-wop song- which neatly encompasses three categories of music I enjoy.

Beautiful World- Colin Hay

See comment for Nil Lara, above.

Elton John - Rocket Man
This is a song that brings a heavy dose of nostalgia, as I am old enough to remember it when it was new. I grew up to artists like Elton John, The Beatles, The Tempations, etc...


Evanescence - My Immortal
I loved this song from the moment I first heard it. Too bad the band turned out to be a flash in the pan. They reminded me of an American version of Nightwish.


Belinda Carlisle - Mad About You
Another blast from the past. Belinda always makes me think about playing Doom (yes, I am weird), because I used to always listen to her cassettes while playing it.


Collective Soul - Gel
A pretty typical song of this 90s alt rock band.


Nickelback - Leader of Men
From before they got huge and overly commericalized.


Lita Ford - Kiss Me Deadly
Girl power meets hard rock. Back in the day she was one of the few chicks in rock. I love her duet with Ozzy Osbourne.


Ozzy Osbourne - You Can't Kill Rock And Roll
The song that really got me hooked on Ozzy. I have always had a soft spot for rock ballads (I am a girl, so no surprise there). The theme of alienation really got to me, as it is something I can relate to.


Rod Stewart - You Wear It Well
Another one I grew up to. Hot Rod has always been in my life. I love singers with raspy voices.


Midnight Oil - Beds Are Burning
I have also always been a sucker for music with an idealistic motive. 'nuff said.


Linkin Park - Breaking The Habit
Linkin Park is one of those bands that digs down into that part of myself that makes me want to uncork my rage and scream. Very theraputic to let Chester do it for me.

This post has been edited by SubRosa: Mar 20 2010, 03:47 AM

Listening to 'Ghost Trail' by Cult of Luna.

It's from the album Eternal Kingdom, which has a very strange concept. Apparently the band recorded in an old mental institution, found the journal of one of the inmates, and based the album around it. The inmate drowned his wife, and the journal explains his innocence while blaming mythical beings for her death. A truly weird story with weird music to match.

It's not Friday, but I tried the random shuffle--here's what came up.

1. "Key to Love" - John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers with Eric Claption
2. "Goin' Home" - Dan Auerbach
3. "Stucco" - Calexico
4. "2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten" - Lucinda Williams
5. "Country Disappeared" - Wilco
6. "How Dull They Make the Razor" - Jay Bennett (formerly of Wilco, sadly now deceased due to drugs)
7. "My Generation" - The Who
8. "Copperline" - James Taylor
9. "Stone Free" - Jimi Hendrix
10. "Walking Song" - R. Carlos Nakai

Am now listening to Wilco's "At Least That's What You Said", which I love most immoderately for the frenetic guitar work on the coda. I've also been listening to a new track that The Black Keys have just leaked off of their new album, Brothers. It's called "Tighten Up", it's terrific, and it can be found here for the streaming.