tinnitus photography Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Air - Virgin Suicides Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51tewDuWtVL._SL500_AA300_.jpg[/img] How's this one (that's supposed to be the Richard Lloyd)? I saw him twice touring on it. First time was good, second time was mind-boggling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 How's this one (that's supposed to be the Richard Lloyd)? I saw him twice touring on it. First time was good, second time was mind-boggling.The reason that i bought it in the first place it because I interviewed Lloyd back in 1992, and he told me (parts of) the story that he gets into more deeply in the liner notes; about getting decked by Hendrix one drunken night. I saw it as fate, that I must own this record. That said, it's solid. At first listen, it sounded a little too close to the originals -- some of his vocal inflections and whatnot. But, on a second listen, I think that I'm digging it more. Of course, the guitar playing is phenomenal. But, well, just I think it's a grower. If you have any interest in it at all, it's worth picking up. Awful album cover, though. One of the worst that I've ever seen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 The reason that i bought it in the first place it because I interviewed Lloyd back in 1992, and he told me (parts of) the story that he gets into more deeply in the liner notes; about getting decked by Hendrix one drunken night. I saw it as fate, that I must own this record. That said, it's solid. At first listen, it sounded a little too close to the originals -- some of his vocal inflections and whatnot. But, on a second listen, I think that I'm digging it more. Of course, the guitar playing is phenomenal. But, well, just I think it's a grower. If you have any interest in it at all, it's worth picking up. Awful album cover, though. One of the worst that I've ever seen. Yeah, just awful. A terrible concept to begin with, and poorly executed to boot. He had another album on his merch table with an almost as bad cover. His vocals aren't any good live, and when talking to the audience, he comes across as someone in a severely fragile mental state, but his (and Billy Ficca's) playing was pure magic. An old, beat up strat straight into old beat up amp, no effects at all, but he was able to get every sound he needed. I got to talk to Billy after the show for a few minutes. Super nice guy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 Yeah, just awful. A terrible concept to begin with, and poorly executed to boot. He had another album on his merch table with an almost as bad cover. His vocals aren't any good live, and when talking to the audience, he comes across as someone in a severely fragile mental state, but his (and Billy Ficca's) playing was pure magic. I got to talk to Billy after the show for a few minutes. Super nice guy.I don't remember the mental state thing from my conversation with him, but I do remember a very, very, VERY thick Brooklyn accent. (Or was it Bronx?) Either way it was tough to understand him, at times. But yeah, I guess that he seemed a little distant, or at least defensive. Still, a good interview.And an insanely great guitar player. (As Ficca is a much better drummer than he gets credit for.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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augurus Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Anyone know when the physical copies come out in the US? All I find is faulty or unreliable information. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brock Landers Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 It's streaming right now. Happy to say it's their best work since TINLTL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakespeare In The Alley Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Very excited to give that one a listen. First two singles are excellent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 It's streaming right now. Happy to say it's their best work since TINLTL. Cool, just found the stream and I'm checking it out now. I like the heaviness of it so far, glad they got Butch Vig for this one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
augurus Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 ^^ super New Order-ish, but i surprisingly dig that album.As I listen to Cold Cave's Cherish The Light Years more often, I've discovered that they sound more like a melodic Crystal Castles meets New Order. The Great Pan Is Dead is pretty amazing and makes me think that metal should carefully read pages 1 to the references page: that entire beautiful song reminds me of metal, NIN, and A Place To Bury Strangers. I liked it: now, it's slowly ascending my list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Synthesizer Patel Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakespeare In The Alley Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 What's that album with the topless chick? Looks good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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augurus Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Colin Stetson - New History Warfare Vol. 2: Judges OH EM GEE WHAT IS THIS I DON'T EVEN... Psst... it's really awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakespeare In The Alley Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 It's streaming right now. Happy to say it's their best work since TINLTL.Yeah, this one's good. Drops off a bit at the end, but the first seven tracks are excellent, and the last is really good too. Definitely better than Echoes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 This album is so great... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
augurus Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 This album is so great...Agreed. Disappointed that in a forum so heavily alternative-singer/songwriter-favored, despite the direction of his evolving band, that The Mountain Goats receive little praise. High Hawk Season is amazing. np: LCD Soundsystem - The Final Show [streaming NAO] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Agreed. Disappointed that in a forum so heavily alternative-singer/songwriter-favored, despite the direction of his evolving band, that The Mountain Goats receive little praise. High Hawk Season is amazing. np: LCD Soundsystem - The Final Show [streaming NAO] I'm not surprised at all: it's seems John's voice pretty much makes or breaks one's enjoyment of his music. I've found that more people dislike his voice rather than like it...Like when I'm pretty sure that TMG are right up someone's alley and suggest it to them, they're turned off. They seem to be the ultimate discerning taste band... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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