Sleepytime Gorilla Museum?

TheProgtologist wrote: TheLamb wrote:  Other Things you think a avant prog newbie like me should know?   Yes,try Unexpect.They are similar to SGM......but better.

is there such thing as better? I mean... better than SGM?... is that possible?

TheProgtologist wrote: TheLamb wrote:  Other Things you think a avant prog newbie like me should know?   Yes,try Fantomas.They are similar to SGM......but better.

Psychedelia wrote: I really dont see why this band are so popular here. To my ears they sound like a mess of heavy metal. It is unstructured and unmusical. I really cant think of a redeeming factor.

agreed

Ghandi 2 wrote: Psychedelia wrote: I really dont see why this band are so popular here. To my ears they sound like a mess of heavy metal. It is unstructured and unmusical. I really cant think of a redeeming factor. Well not everyone likes avant-garde music. What *I* don't understand is why, when a thread about a group with any degree of popularity and is "controversial" in any way is made, people have to come into it and mindlessly bash the band in question. Is calling them unmusical and irredeemable in a positive thread about them really helpful ro the discussion or to the forum at large?

In a way it is. Its not like he says THIS IS CRAP, he said "to me ears", so its his opinion, In a thread about "X" you can talk good or bad about it, as long as there is no harm in what you say, I dont think its a problem, he just wanted to let us know what he thinks about the band.

Get Of Natural History without hesitation, it's a wonderful album, the newone is almostas good. Saw them live last Thursday and they were absolutely amazing live. They appeared much heavierlive than on the albums though. My left ear just stopped ringing yesterday.

BTW if you haven't heard Mr. Bungle yet get Disco Volante first of all, it's my favorite album ever(well, second).

I listened to the sample song here but couldn't find the attraction.  Of course weird random "music" doesn't do much for me.

In my opinion, SGM are the best band currently making new music. And they only seem to get better with time. I can't wait to see what they turn out next.

I would recommend checking out Art Bears, as they were very influential on SGM, and as others have said The Residents.


Edited by thellama73 - June 18 2007 at 10:51

I absolutely love them. Brilliant music, at some times I think it even rivals Mike Patton's work with Mr. Bungle for the best avant-garde.

Absolutly awesome, original and intelligent. This band is one of the very best of this last decade or so, by far. Their music is exceptional, Im sometimes in awe to how good they can make noises, growlings, and furious percussion sound. This guys are gifted, and I love the vocals, both male and female.

Of natural history is a total masterpiece, quite hard to get into, it took me some time to get to listen to the whole thing through, but once you achieved that, you are in for a tread. Their latest album In glorious times is also a must-have, and it might be a better place to start, its a bit easier to digest, but still, every song is a trip, and I never hear the same thing twice, there is always something else to discover in their music.

Glad to see they are getting the "promotion" they so rightfully deserve!


Edited by el böthy - June 17 2007 at 16:35

Yes, they are great. Considering that Of Natural History is only beaten by Hot Rats and Grand Wazoo by Frank Zappa in the avant category, I'd say they're pretty popular (especially for an avant group and since Hot Rats and Grand Wazoo aren't even avant)--although of course many other albums have a higher average, but they have less than 35 reviews.

Edited by Ghandi 2 - June 17 2007 at 13:52