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Posted: June 19 2013 at 18:33
Some great choices on this thread, many of which I wholeheartedly agree with, especially Darwin!, Larks’ Tongues, Danse Macabre, Sgt. Pepper, and even Dark Side. Nothing else like ’em at the time.
I think credit should be given to the major record labels that put this stuff out. I can’t imagine Larks’ Tongues in Aspic, an album that could be found in a supermarket in the small town where I grew up, being released a few years later, at least not by Atlantic.
I think there are two measures of adventurous when it comes to music - there are those albums that are adventurous when you look back on them - the really wacky out-there ones that will be weird and bold and daring no matter when you hear them - Ys (Il Balletto di Bronzo, naturally), Pawn Hearts and Of Natural History will fit into that category for me in ways that so many well meaning albums never will. And there are those albums that are adventurous when you look on them for the first time, that when you've played them through once you mutter under your breath "What. The. F---. Was. That..."
Of course many of those albums may remain like that, and become one of those "looking back" adventurous albums, but other's don't - they are the ones that turned your head and you can never turn it back, and they're never quite as adventurous after repeated plays and some, after a long interval looking back on them leave you wondering what all the fuss was about. Tool's Undertow is an example of one such album for me - a jaw-drop album that seemed quite normal by the time Aenima was released and then by Lateralus and 10000 Days I'd almost forgotten how good it was - but when I first heard it - "W.T.F.W.T...". Other albums that fit into this category would be Tubby Bells, In Search Of The Lost Chord, A Farewell To Kings, Meddle, In The Region Of The Summer Stars and Future Days.
(I hope that all makes sense...)
Oh god sakes Dean! You ALWAYS make sense Also. Undertow had that aberance to it that made so appealing to me as well, but they (Tool) really did up the Anti in the 'I'm gonna blow your mind' department with AENIMA. Crazy German accents, creepy voice messages and seriously weird clown music. Oh boy. Talk about the Third eye really being opened up. The members of Tool did so much Ayahuasca it's not even funny.
When speaking of the most adventurous in regards to rock music, it's almost impossible not to think of Faust - at least it is for me. These guys took rock n roll and deconstructed it completely. Just like modern chefs with their molecular cuisine serving food that looks very different from how it actually tastes. "Wow uhhhmmm I love bananas!!" -and then you get kebab meat with capers instead. That's Faust for ya.
This debut of theirs is among the most ground-breaking rock albums ever made imo. Conversely, I don't think it's anywhere near as good as what came after. Faust Tapes, So Far and IV are far better records.
Edited by Guldbamsen - June 20 2013 at 10:29
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Posted: June 20 2013 at 10:44
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Aussie-Byrd-Brother wrote:
Area are `adventurous', Dave?! More like `bat s**t freaking insane'!!
That band takes a lot of time to get your head around, but well worth it in the end. They that can take a lifetime to truly appreciate!
You want bat sh*t crazy.
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Dude. This is a tough one to listen to by yourself! Lol. Dare ya to listen to it with the lights off.
True. "Nature Unveiled" is pretty spooky as well.
Probably the scariest album in that vein that I've heard, though, is "Homotopy to Marie" by Nurse With Wound. I haven't been able to listen to it a second time.
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I'm sorry to keep chiming in... but I forGOT about this band.
Yezda Urfa. Such a sad tale with this band. But holy cow they were adventurous.
I love "Sacred Baboon" - I never heard the story though...what sad thing happened to them
I'm guessing here, but I believe he's referring to the break up of the band, and that they couldn't get any record company to sign them. Their first album was self released, and the second got shelved for 16 years - only to be released with the help of the Syn-phonic man Greg Walker.
“The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.”
Area are `adventurous', Dave?! More like `bat s**t freaking insane'!!
That band takes a lot of time to get your head around, but well worth it in the end. They that can take a lifetime to truly appreciate!
You want bat sh*t crazy.
DOGS BLOOD RISING by CURRENT 93
Dude. This is a tough one to listen to by yourself! Lol. Dare ya to listen to it with the lights off.
True. "Nature Unveiled" is pretty spooky as well.Probably the scariest album in that vein that I've heard, though, is "Homotopy to Marie" by Nurse With Wound. I haven't been able to listen to it a second time.
I haven't heard that one, but the way you've described it (homotopy for Marie) I don't think I should!!
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Posted: June 20 2013 at 12:25
progbethyname wrote:
HolyMoly wrote:
progbethyname wrote:
Aussie-Byrd-Brother wrote:
Area are `adventurous', Dave?! More like `bat s**t freaking insane'!!
That band takes a lot of time to get your head around, but well worth it in the end. They that can take a lifetime to truly appreciate!
You want bat sh*t crazy.
DOGS BLOOD RISING by CURRENT 93
Dude. This is a tough one to listen to by yourself! Lol. Dare ya to listen to it with the lights off.
True. "Nature Unveiled" is pretty spooky as well.Probably the scariest album in that vein that I've heard, though, is "Homotopy to Marie" by Nurse With Wound. I haven't been able to listen to it a second time.
I haven't heard that one, but the way you've described it (homotopy for Marie) I don't think I should!!
Your mileage may vary. I'm mainly scared by the unexpectedness of certain noises more than the noises themselves. The NWW album will have 5 minutes of near silence followed by a loud growl, followed by more silence, followed by some silverware moving around, interrupted by a sudden scream, that kind of thing. It's unnerving, I say.
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Area are `adventurous', Dave?! More like `bat s**t freaking insane'!!
That band takes a lot of time to get your head around, but well worth it in the end. They that can take a lifetime to truly appreciate!
You want bat sh*t crazy.
DOGS BLOOD RISING by CURRENT 93
Dude. This is a tough one to listen to by yourself! Lol. Dare ya to listen to it with the lights off.
True. "Nature Unveiled" is pretty spooky as well.Probably the scariest album in that vein that I've heard, though, is "Homotopy to Marie" by Nurse With Wound. I haven't been able to listen to it a second time.
I haven't heard that one, but the way you've described it (homotopy for Marie) I don't think I should!!
Your mileage may vary. I'm mainly scared by the unexpectedness of certain noises more than the noises themselves. The NWW album will have 5 minutes of near silence followed by a loud growl, followed by more silence, followed by some silverware moving around, interrupted by a sudden scream, that kind of thing. It's unnerving, I say.
The album sounds like it should not be played at high volumes or you are just asking for a heart attack. Lol.
It's clever art for sure though. You just have to be in the mood for it...really in the mood. ;)
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Posted: June 20 2013 at 17:22
Guldbamsen wrote:
When speaking of the most adventurous in regards to rock music, it's almost impossible not to think of Faust - at least it is for me. These guys took rock n roll and deconstructed it completely. Just like modern chefs with their molecular cuisine serving food that looks very different from how it actually tastes. "Wow uhhhmmm I love bananas!!" -and then you get kebab meat with capers instead. That's Faust for ya.
This debut of theirs is among the most ground-breaking rock albums ever made imo. Conversely, I don't think it's anywhere near as good as what came after. Faust Tapes, So Far and IV are far better records.
Good pick, Faust pretty much define adventurous, I'm looking forward to seeing them at RIO in Sept.
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Posted: June 20 2013 at 19:07
Man you guys have listed some really amazing albums here. I think Prog in general is adventerous music. It's cool that there really are no rules when it comes to this music.
Bitches Brew and the Mwandishi albums fit the bill i'd say. Soft Machine, Frank Zappa, Roxy Music, Plat Du Jour and on and on.
When speaking of the most adventurous in regards to rock music, it's almost impossible not to think of Faust - at least it is for me. These guys took rock n roll and deconstructed it completely. Just like modern chefs with their molecular cuisine serving food that looks very different from how it actually tastes. "Wow uhhhmmm I love bananas!!" -and then you get kebab meat with capers instead. That's Faust for ya.
This debut of theirs is among the most ground-breaking rock albums ever made imo. Conversely, I don't think it's anywhere near as good as what came after. Faust Tapes, So Far and IV are far better records.
Good pick, Faust pretty much define adventurous, I'm looking forward to seeing them at RIO in Sept.
I'm gonna pretend I didn't hear that Wow - colour me jealous! If there's one old school experimental band I'd like to see in the flesh, it'd be Faust for sure.
I mean who wouldn't want to experience this firsthand?:
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Posted: June 21 2013 at 14:03
^^ I know how you feel David. A year or so ago I found an excellent recording of a 2009 Faust show held at the 40 Watt Club in Athens GA (about 60 miles from ATL), and my first thought was, "Yay! I now have a great recording of a great Faust show that happened right near me!" and my second thought was "HOW COULD I MISS THAT SHOW!!"
Edited by HolyMoly - June 21 2013 at 14:03
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