DrNo Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I wrote of review of this for the paper I work for. Obviously, I dig it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jahilia Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Gahh, I was in a hurry and grabbed the only M Ward they had in the local record store, got home, unwrapped itand and just NOW noticed it's End Of Amnesia. Oh well, this one should be good too, right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rghammo Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Gahh, I was in a hurry and grabbed the only M Ward they had in the local record store, got home, unwrapped it and and just NOW noticed it's End Of Amnesia. Oh well, this one should be good too, right? I think that you'll get a fine introduction from either End Of Amnesia, Transfiguration of Vincent, or Post-War. (This is probably true of Transistor Radio too but it's a step below imo.) Amnesia is not my favorite, but if I'd started with it I would still have sought out the others as well. He is really consistent and anyone of them is likely to get you hooked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jahilia Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 (This is probably true of Transistor Radio too but it's a step below imo.) Amnesia is not my favorite, but if I'd started with it I would still have sought out the others as well. That's good to hear. Transister Radio is the only one I've previously owned, and I love it. I just bought Post-War off of iTunes...not my preferred way of purchasing music, but I don't feel like walking back down to the record store. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tweedling Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 M has 4 solid albums. Tweedy has 20 years of history. I'm not comparing them, I just looking towards the future. I had an idea of what you meant. I was just f-n with you. Damn I didnt realize that track 2 was a cover. And Daniel Johnston at that! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wilceaux Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I don't understand why people are down on Transistor Radio.I absolutely love it. And I'm a huge fan of all his music.Fuel For Fire and I'll Be Your Bird never cease to give me goosebumps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rghammo Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 It's still a very good album but I don't think it's quite as good as the rest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rufer Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Transistor Radio was my first and still favorite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a.miller Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I think Post-War is his best. I got into him with Transistor Radio and worked backward through the whole catalog. Post-War is definately my favorite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 It's still a very good album but I don't think it's quite as good as the rest.it's definitely better than Duet For Guitars #2 imo... I don't understand why people are down on Transistor Radio.I absolutely love it. And I'm a huge fan of all his music.Fuel For Fire and I'll Be Your Bird never cease to give me goosebumps.i don't see anyone down on it in this thread?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rghammo Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I had completely forgotten about Duet For Guitars #2. Can't remember the last time I listened to that one. I might pop that in now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WilcoFan Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 I think Transistor is very good. My only complaint is that it is too long. But "Hi Fi", "Paul's Song" and "Big Boat" are worth the price of admission alone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 it is great, it's just that Transfiguration before it was one of my fave records post '00, so it was pretty hard to top. i don't know what it is about the new one that i like over Transistor, but i do i guess... they're both equally great, i just prefer Post-War Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 it is great, it's just that Transfiguration before it was one of my fave records post '00, so it was pretty hard to top. i don't know what it is about the new one that i like over Transistor, but i do i guess... they're both equally great, i just prefer Post-War I love his first 4 pretty much equally. but after many listens, I'm still not feeling Post War. I don't think it's good or bad, it just does nothing for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 really? wow... i could see not liking it as MUCH as the last 3, but saying it does nothing for you... dayum... there's a few songs on there that are as good as ANYTHING he's done before... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mjpuczko Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 right in the head *swoon* Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rufer Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I love his first 4 pretty much equally. but after many listens, I'm still not feeling Post War. I don't think it's good or bad, it just does nothing for me. This is pretty much how I feel about it. The Daniel Johnston is song is great and there are a few in the mid-end I like that maybe I'll put on a Sunday morning playlist but overall it's not really grabbing me. This is not to say that if he put out another disk tomorrow, I wouldn't be first on line to buy it and it could very well be my favorite piece of music of all time---because I would and I certainly believe he'll put out many other disks that'll grab me every bit as much as Radio and Vincent. I'm also definitely looking forward to his show in a couple of weeks and will surely buy a shirt. So I'm still a believer, you see. It's just that unfortunately instead of getting something like that cool fuzzy vibrato bit at the beginning of 'Outta My Head' (which still rules me every time), we get those nauseating old-Disney era strings in 'Today's Undertaking (lyrically a great song though). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Poison Cup blows me away every time i start listening to the record... sounds like Louis Armstrong almost at times the title cut also kills me.... gorgeous stuff fave songs: RequiemChinese TranslationPost-WarPoison CupTo Go HomeRight In The HeadRollercoaster honestly i guess i don't see how any fan of Matt's could be even remotely disappointed with the album whatsoever myself... you don't have to like it as much as his last 2 (heck i was "disappointed" by Transistor Radio compared to Vincent, still an amazing record). it's not like he went all commercial or some shit, it's still gonna sell it's usual 10-15k records, maybe 20-25k if he's luck and it gets a big push. one of the most consistant solo artists post '00 that's for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rufer Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Looking at your list, yeah those are some pretty great songs--Requiem and Rollercoaster especially (glad Magic Trick wasn't on there). And I really can't argue with anything in your post--he's totally consistent and solid and masterful and don't for a second think there's an attempt to go commercial but for whatever reason this one doesn't punch me in the gut. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 i actually love Magic Trick, despite the canned applause, that melody is fabulous Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a.miller Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Poison Cup blows me away every time i start listening to the record...When the drums come in it is truly AMAZING. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 oooone.... ooooone..... oooone or two won't dooooooo.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a.miller Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 She says if love (boom cha cha boom) is a pooiiiiissson cup ..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I've listened to enough clips to realize I need to get some of this guy's material, where would you guys suggest one start? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Rich Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Anywhere! Transistor Radio was my starting point, then the Transfiguration of St. Vincent and the new one for sure... Duets for Guitars is really nice, but very stripped back. Transfiguration is worth getting for his version of Bowie's "Let's Dance". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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