@Draco_V_Ecliptic Replying here to not derail the other thread! You can’t go wrong with Violent Femmes’ self-titles debut, it’s a classic for a reason and is the way into their deeper cuts. Crazy Rhythms is the quintessential Feelies album, definitely recommended for sheer influence. With the Replacements, I’d recommend basically any of their albums since they’re perhaps my favourite band, their sound has changed loads of times over the years. The trilogy of albums - Let it Be, Tim and Pleased to Meet Me - are probably their best and most consistent. They also made one of the best live albums out there, Live at Maxwell’s 1986, notorious for the band being drunk out their minds, refusing to finish certain songs and shouting MURDER inexplicably. It’s great.
@nessisonett The drunken album sounds great, so I'll check that one out. With regard to the Replacements, another band whose sound is constantly changing/evolving are Deerhoof. Do you like any of their music? I recently discovered them via Late Junction on BBC Radio 3.
@Draco_V_Ecliptic Deerhoof are one of those bands I’ve heard of but never properly sat down and listened to. From what I’ve heard of them, they definitely do change up their sound on a regular basis though.
Some assorted listens from the last week or so - not everything works well as background music while playing PS4!
The Pillows - FLCL OST 1
Pretty great soundtrack to a show that I’ve never seen, it apparently massively influenced Avatar/Korra and was required viewing for employees. I listen to quite a few soundtracks and not many actually stay with me but this one definitely will, jangly, noisy and invokes feelings of nostalgia where they don’t exist. High 8 to low 9 probably.
Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes
Somehow avoided this one for years, convincing myself that they sounded like Mumford and Sons for drama students, which they totally do, but I did mostly enjoy it. The drums sound great and in fact, overall the production is fantastic. It suits this time of year, evoking the feeling of late summer, with warm, lush tones but with a hint of a chill in the air. I’d listen to it again but probably wouldn’t add it to my collection. A low 8.
Broken Social Scene - You Forgot It In People
Brilliant album, messy and all over the place while still remaining grounded in solid riffs. An acquired taste for sure but a must-listen. Also worth noting that it deserves credit for being Canadian and not being Nickelback. Or Avril Lavigne. Or Sum 41. Goddammit Canada.
@Draco_V_Ecliptic I’m not massively into the genre but I do like Son House. Lead Belly’s great too, alongside Robert Johnson, the man who sold his soul for the Delta Blues.
@Draco_V_Ecliptic Honestly Lead Belly isn’t really an album person, his albums are mostly collections of his old recordings or based around a theme, like old slave songs or folk songs. So I’m a big fan of his work but would probably recommend a compilation! Robert Johnson also didn’t release any albums so again, just look for a good compilation!
@nessisonett Thanks dude, I have a couple of compilations by them in mind so I'll go ahead and get them at some point, also, what have you been listening to recently? What's the best album you've heard on vinyl recently?
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@Draco_V_Ecliptic I listened to The Texas-Jerusalem Crossroads by Lift to Experience, a shoegaze concept album about the 2nd coming of Christ in Texas. It was pretty wild. Also listened to a couple of live albums, Okonokos by My Morning Jacket and Thanks, Sorry by Jeff Rosenstock. They were both great, had a brilliant relationship with the audience and just plain rocked loud and heavy for the whole set list. I don’t listen to enough live albums, especially considering that I’d consider the best album ever made to be Fishmans’ final live album. I just always forget to give them a go.
@nessisonett I'll have to listen to Okonokos, I'll listen to it today along with Bill Frisell's latest release - Valentine. I've always meant to listen to MMJ but haven't really had a chance to get around to listening to them recently, and that album sounds llike a great introduction to their music. Just wild? Regarding the LTE album, sounds like it might not have been that good then? Compared to the other two albums at least?
Edit: Just heard MMJ on Late Junction (I recorded it last night, listening to it now). A track called "I think I'm going to hell" with lots of reverb on Jimmy James' voice. Apparently their music is all their own unique take on country, would you agree with that?
@Draco_V_Ecliptic The crazy Christian album was pretty good but completely bonkers. I couldn’t say I completely loved it but it’s worth a listen. I’d say MMJ probably take a lot from country and bluegrass. Definitely some elements of alt-country mixed in with a kinda jam band approach.
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