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Equality 7-2521 
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 Topic: top five (or so) of the year thus far
Posted: May 07 2008 at 19:47 |
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Pnoom!
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Posted: May 07 2008 at 12:30 |
 Equality 7-2521 wrote:
Pnoom! wrote:
Equality, you know one of Guapo's members left because he felt they weren't very original even though they had the talent to be so? |
I knew he left. I didn't know the terms of the parting though. Doesn't seem like they did so good without his influence.
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I haven't heard the new one, so I can't say...
You should check out his solo CD, under the title Rashomon.
He sent me a copy (which is how I found out why he left).
I reviewed it at progressiveears.com.
It's similar to Guapo at times but far more diverse. It's pretty cool, you should like it.
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Equality 7-2521
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Posted: May 07 2008 at 12:21 |
Pnoom! wrote:
Equality, you know one of Guapo's members left because he
felt they weren't very original even though they had the talent to be
so? |
I knew he left. I didn't know the terms of the parting though. Doesn't seem like they did so good without his influence.
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"One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. "
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MikeEnRegalia
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Posted: May 07 2008 at 12:02 |
 
Edited by MikeEnRegalia - May 08 2008 at 01:58
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Pnoom!
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Posted: May 07 2008 at 11:57 |
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Equality, you know one of Guapo's members left because he felt they weren't very original even though they had the talent to be so?
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Equality 7-2521
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Posted: May 07 2008 at 11:38 |
Rocktopus wrote:
Equality 7-2521 wrote:
avestin wrote:
Guapo - Elixirs
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Such a huge let down.
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QUOTE=Equality 7-2521]
schizoid_man77 wrote:
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13 blues for thirteen moons was very disapointing
for me, especially after their masterpiece Horses in the sky. The
vocals a bit more obnoxious than theyre supposed to be, and the guitars
are no longer there for the trippy effects, but for more normal riffing
and strumming.
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The vocals might be my favorite part of the album.
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Those vocals makes me feel ill, and Elixirs is stunning (would you rather have a third 5 Suns copy?). You're my complete opposite.
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No I love to see them doing something different. However,
Black Oni and Five Suns were very original pieces of music, but I hear a lot of
unnecessary influence shinning through on Elixirs.
But yes we are polar opposites. Hopefully we never come into contact or the
differences in our musical opinions may cause a cataclysmic explosion of
unimaginable proportions.
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"One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. "
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Rocktopus
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Posted: May 07 2008 at 05:31 |
Equality 7-2521 wrote:
avestin wrote:
Guapo - Elixirs
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Such a huge let down.
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QUOTE=Equality 7-2521]
schizoid_man77 wrote:
I
13 blues for thirteen moons was very disapointing
for me, especially after their masterpiece Horses in the sky. The
vocals a bit more obnoxious than theyre supposed to be, and the guitars
are no longer there for the trippy effects, but for more normal riffing
and strumming.
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The vocals might be my favorite part of the album.
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Those vocals makes me feel ill, and Elixirs is stunning (would you rather have a third 5 Suns copy?). You're my complete opposite.
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Over land and under ashes
In the sunlight, see - it flashes
Find a fly and eat his eye
But don't believe in me
Don't believe in me
Don't believe in me
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BroSpence
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Posted: May 07 2008 at 01:13 |
laplace wrote:
I wasn't sure about the new Nick Cave release, BroSpence - it was one of those albums where the press declared it the best in a decade so almost has to suck as a consequence. ;P I only liked the longer songs on it, but then my favourite Bad Seeds release is still the first.
and on the topic of good releases that aren't prog, I thought Boris' Smile was ultraneato. (and that Vampire Weekend's album was woeful) =P |
Ah, the press will kiss ass with any legendary musician. However, I have enjoyed the more recent Cave albums a lot. I think he is hitting his peak actually, which is funny considering he was already amazing, and he's in his 50s now.
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Equality 7-2521
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Posted: May 06 2008 at 18:47 |
schizoid_man77 wrote:
I
13 blues for thirteen moons was very disapointing
for me, especially after their masterpiece Horses in the sky. The
vocals a bit more obnoxious than theyre supposed to be, and the guitars
are no longer there for the trippy effects, but for more normal riffing
and strumming.
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The vocals might be my favorite part of the album. I will agree not as good as Horses In The Sky, though still very good.
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"One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. "
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Equality 7-2521
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Posted: May 06 2008 at 18:34 |
avestin wrote:
Guapo - Elixirs
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Such a huge let down.
Anyway,
1) Sculptured - Embodiment
2) Man Man - Rabbit Habbits
3) Make A Rising - Infinite Elipse and Head with Open Fontanel
4) Boris - Smile
5) A Silver Mt. Zion - 13 Blues for Thirteen Moons
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"One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. "
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Posted: May 06 2008 at 17:52 |
I'm not gonna nuber them, but I will comment.
Blue Lambency Downwards was realy awesome upon the first couple of listens, now it's still excellent, but not as good as Dowsing and Choirs. If anything the lack of metal is a good thing, the extra dose of vocals are also good, but horns have never been my thing, and I think there are too much of those in some places.
Dahturas Reverie was really good, very very aggressive post rock, but aggressive to the point of post metal. They combine Jakob's atmosphere with Meniscus' heavier edge to make a very unclassifiable post rock.
I guess I cant say very much about Watershed yet huh?
13 blues for thirteen moons was very disapointing for me, especially after their masterpiece Horses in the sky. The vocals a bit more obnoxious than theyre supposed to be, and the guitars are no longer there for the trippy effects, but for more normal riffing and strumming.
Other really good finds this year.
A storm of Light
We made God
Krobak
Caldera
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Rocktopus
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Posted: May 06 2008 at 17:39 |
laplace wrote:
05. A Silver Mt. Zion - 13 Blues for Thirteen Moons
When this type of band dares to be something more than ambient, love occurs. Really memorable sloganeering too - makes me WANT punks in the palace. o:)
03. Secret Chiefs 3 - Xaphan
Is it premature to rate this album so highly?
01. Guapo - Elixirs
While BLD is still growing on me I find myself preferring Elixirs because it's so much more *solid* and lovable. This is right at the centre of my tastes.
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These are the three I got. Haven't managed to work up any real interest for A Silver Mt. Zion, but I can hear that some qualities. I find the attitude in the vocals really annoying. The Guapo and Secret Chiefs 3 albums are superb. With the beautiful Elixirs Guapo probably lost the metalfans they got. (I prefer the instrumental Twisted Stems version of The Heliotrope, but the new version of Selenotrope works really well thanks to Jarboe). Xaphan's great fun.
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Over land and under ashes
In the sunlight, see - it flashes
Find a fly and eat his eye
But don't believe in me
Don't believe in me
Don't believe in me
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moreitsythanyou
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Posted: May 06 2008 at 16:42 |
laplace wrote:
I wasn't sure about the new Nick Cave release, BroSpence - it was one of those albums where the press declared it the best in a decade so almost has to suck as a consequence. ;P I only liked the longer songs on it, but then my favourite Bad Seeds release is still the first.
and on the topic of good releases that aren't prog, I thought Boris' Smile was ultraneato. (and that Vampire Weekend's album was woeful) =P |
I'm shocked that you listened to VW, it's some of the most un-lappy music ever.
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Pnoom!
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Posted: May 06 2008 at 16:36 |
Moatilliatta wrote:
^That would be The Slip |
Yeah, I just posted that after seeing Ghosts; I didn't read the rest of the post.
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Moatilliatta
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Posted: May 06 2008 at 16:13 |
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^That would be The Slip
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Pnoom!
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Posted: May 06 2008 at 16:07 |
Slartibartfast wrote:
I only have three officially released in 2008 titles. None of them officially prog at this site (yet?)
Chthonick, Alitheia
Ghosts I-IV, Nine Inch Nails
The Slip, Nine Inch Nails
I have kind of put the brakes on new additions for the last 12 months or so. This year have only added 19 titles so far. At my peak (2004) I think I added 143 CD titles for the year.
I've been eagerly awaiting Talisma's new one for this year, but it seems to have stalled out.
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You know there's a new NIN available for free download?
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Slartibartfast
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Posted: May 06 2008 at 13:05 |
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I only have three officially released in 2008 titles. None of them officially prog at this site (yet?)
Chthonick, Alitheia
Ghosts I-IV, Nine Inch Nails
The Slip, Nine Inch Nails
I have kind of put the brakes on new additions for the last 12 months or so. This year have only added 19 titles so far. At my peak (2004) I think I added 143 CD titles for the year.
I've been eagerly awaiting Talisma's new one for this year, but it seems to have stalled out.
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Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened... 
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Posted: May 06 2008 at 12:36 |
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I haven't heard much from this year, but Dig! Lazarus Dig! was really good as far as i know. I mostly know Nick Cave's later works, but i kinda like this Bad Seeds/Grinderman band. I prefer the softer of his songs, though.
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'Let's give it another fifteen seconds..'
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Pnoom!
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Posted: May 06 2008 at 12:35 |
laplace wrote:
I wasn't sure about the new Nick Cave release, BroSpence - it was one of those albums where the press declared it the best in a decade so almost has to suck as a consequence. ;P I only liked the longer songs on it, but then my favourite Bad Seeds release is still the first.
and on the topic of good releases that aren't prog, I thought Boris' Smile was ultraneato. (and that Vampire Weekend's album was woeful) =P |
Agreed
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Posted: May 06 2008 at 12:28 |
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I wasn't sure about the new Nick Cave release, BroSpence - it was one of those albums where the press declared it the best in a decade so almost has to suck as a consequence. ;P I only liked the longer songs on it, but then my favourite Bad Seeds release is still the first.
and on the topic of good releases that aren't prog, I thought Boris' Smile was ultraneato. (and that Vampire Weekend's album was woeful) =P
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