Topic: The Music Thread

@Diamond_Dog A real shame. I saw the Foos many years ago and they were a great live band. He will be sadly missed.

@nessisonett What do you think of the Pixies new song 'Human Crime' ? YouTube it if you haven't heard it already, it's got some quite nice hooks, also, what did you think about Taylor Hawkins' untimely passing?

@Jimmer-jammer How are you? How is the family? What have you been listening to lately?

@TheBrandedSwordsman I guess that Pixies song isn’t too bad. I’m not really into their newer output! And yeah, while I was never a Foo Fighters super fan, it’s never nice to see anybody pass away at that age.

@Jimmer-jammer Hopefully you can give that album the third listen it deserves. No studies happening at present, maybe later this year instead, focusing on swimming now, and, of course, a game I've barely scratched the surface of but can discuss if I don't get sidetracked with anything else - the legendary ARPG that is.... Elden Ring!

Absolutely digging the new RHCP album, can't wait to see them live this summer.

Giles Corey - Deconstructionist. Had to switch it off after feeling like my head was about to explode and there were needles in my eyes. Later found out that it isn’t recommended for anybody with a history of mental illness… which means listening to it not long after starting on antidepressants is 100% the worst idea I think I’ve ever had. Hard to tell how many of the stories of people going into a trance listening to the album are true but it definitely has a distinct effect on your brain. Mileage may vary but it’s a weird one, I feel similarly to when games with certain light patterns make me feel nauseous and light-headed.

@LN78 Nope! First time. Wanted to go to their last tour, but I had already too much booked that year.

@nessisonett What do you reckon of Tortoise, Jeff Parker's band? Specifically the albums TNT and Standards? Recommend them highly if you haven't heard them already, also ,what's your opinion of Coltrane's final album 'Expression'?

@TheBrandedSwordsman Not listened to any of them! I’ll need to check them out but I’ve honestly not listened to much music recently.

@nessisonett Let me know what you think when you've heard them.

Fontaines DC’s Skinty Fia is finally out and it absolutely lived up to the singles. A genuinely brilliant album, and I say that as somebody who’s not all that big on the modern post-punk scene. The more gothic sounds on this album are really great and you can feel a lot of their unease towards the direction Ireland’s taking.

Sea Power were absolutely fantastic tonight! Nice to properly be crammed in a church with deafeningly loud music again, it’s been ages. It was probably the loudest gig I’ve ever been to, and I’ve seen Lightning Bolt live! The set list was a nice mix of their new album (which is definitely made to be heard live), older hits and of course the Disco Elysium tracks. Those horns earned a huge cheer 😂

@nessisonett Jealous! Church though?

@nessisonett I'm listening to Fontaines D.C.'s new 2022 'Skinty Fia' album right now, too.

Just like you mentioned, I lapped up every song released early (Jackie Down the Line, I Love You, Skinty Fia and the later Roman Holiday single), but I like these songs even more as they flow with the overall vibe of the album.

I'm doing well finding new albums released in 2022, but most of them have been from the pop punk, punk or hardcore genres — including Anxious 'Little Green House', Comeback Kid 'Heavy Steps', Dissidente 'The War on Two Fronts', How Water Music 'Feel The Void' and PUP 'The Unraveling of PUPTHEBAND' — although PUP's melodies and themes aren't necessarily traditional pop punk on the new album.

Skinty Fia's understandably receiving glowing responses from critics — just one example is a five star review from NME yesterday — so enjoy listening to Fontaines D.C.'s latest this weekend, mate, because it's already adding a nice bit of variety to my typical punk records so far this year.

@render Yeah, St Luke’s in Glasgow attracts quite a few great bands, I saw Built to Spill there a couple years back. It’s got a great vibe and the acoustics are really impressive for a space not specifically made for live music.

@JamieO There’s definitely a wave of post-punk revival-revival at the moment but Skinty Fia totally rises above most of the chaff. Now to work out whether I stump up the £30 to see them live!

@JamieO I'm enjoying the PUP album and just picked up the Hot Water Music one so I'll have to check out some of the others you've mentioned.

Seeing as our tastes have overlapped before, let me recommend Tree River, Mom Jeans, and NOBRO.

@Thrillho The only Hot Water Music song I know is from Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4 but it’s a bop!