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Posted: February 22 2009 at 18:55

Speaking of math rock David, I checked out Hella's debut yesterday.
Very good.

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Posted: February 22 2009 at 18:57

^^ It's good to have you Raff; (although i'm not completely foreign to the "All Prog from Italy" thread Big smile

) btw, Micky has listened to Pelican before right?

I suggest some Math Rock for sure, but i don't quite believe that Don Cab is especially the best place to start because of their extremely free form and abrasive style. I'd start with some bands like "Toe" or "Lite". (of course, if you'd like some myspace links just give the word Smile

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Btw fellas, anyone else here familiar with the Russian post-rock band "Set White Flags on Fire Slowly"? I've been enjoying them very much lately.

Edited by Dominic - February 22 2009 at 19:02

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Posted: February 22 2009 at 19:05

I am familiar with Battles - as a matter of fact, I was one of the people who pushed to have them included here Wink

(together with David, of course). I don't mind free-form, abrasive music - remember that I am a fan of The Mars Volta, who are not exactly an easy listening band. I do tend to be very eclectic in my music tastes, and I find I am leaning more and more towards music that has some individuality. Clones of symphonic Seventies bands do nothing for me, I'm afraid.

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Posted: February 22 2009 at 19:09

Raff wrote:

Unfortunately not yet, David.... They had those CDs at one of my regular music stores in Rome, but when I left I had to watch my expenses (the move of my belongings here cost me an arm and a leg), and so the records were forgotten. However, I am planning to get at least those you recommended. Thanks to that link you sent me some time ago Heart

, we have found some interesting independent music stores in our area, most of which sell secondhand CDs at good prices.

oh good.. our neighborhood record place recently closed after 35 years, very heartbreaking, you don't realize how nice it is to have a small independent dealer until it's gone

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Speaking of math rock David, I checked out Hella's debut yesterday.
Very good.

yeah that's a kicker, amazing it's just the two of them

Edited by Atavachron - February 22 2009 at 19:10

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Posted: February 22 2009 at 21:27

You know who are good? Tortoise and Slint. I wasn't giving them quite a fair chance before because I have gotten much less crazy about repetition.

Raff wrote:

I am familiar with Battles - as a matter of fact, I was one of the people who pushed to have them included here Wink

I think you would enjoy Hella a lot. Zach Hill is not human.

I'm glad you liked Pelican, I never really got into them though. Maybe I need to try again.

And off-topic: could you please unblock me? I would like to respond to your PM, as it appears you did not take it in the manner I intended, which is understandable, but is something I would like to clear up...

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Posted: February 23 2009 at 07:46

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Have you ever heard The Pirate Ship Quintet? or Yndi Halda?

Yeah man, Especialy i love Yndi Halda, What a bliss it is!!! it's a mutant ep , huge, love it love it love it

why they haven't released album yet? The Pirate Ship Quintet are great also

HughesJB4 wrote:

I'd like to think I have that same excuse for not getting out more, but sadly, I don't, given I like in a city with 3.5 million other people.

There is actually heaps of gigs in Melbourne, but the problem is money and of course, finding people to go with.

Sure, I've got plenty of friends, but none of them are really into stuff like post metal, or technical death metal or anything like that, they are all pretty conservative with their music tastes.

The most 'out there' tastes a few of my friends have, is stuff like Dream Theater, heh.

I guess I could resort to getting drunk in the suburbs all weekend, but I grew out of that.

I guess I could go to gigs alone, but I always feel more comfortable going with other people.

money are not so big problem as company is, I have the same problem , almost none of my friends listen my music, they are not familiar with the term post rock, laugh about that, confused with the term, they listen our local crap pop / folk music, wich is worst on the planet, and we don't have a places where this kind ,or sililar music is played.sad, but true

And only post rock shows i have have heard in our country is Ana Never bend from serbia , if you know them, they are great, excellent post rock, i wasn't aware what kind of music they play, i went to the show and at my utmost surprise they started to play post rock,at it's best. I was shocked , thrilled as i won jackpot,left speechless, just enjoyed pure beauty , one of the best shows ever in macedonia.

And also I've heard Coma Stereo from slovenia, they play nice post rock tunes, and imagine that show was for free, few people ,but i was happy, others was confused!! and another thing , i don't mind going to a show alone not at all, i enjoy my music and i don't care if anyone would came with me, music is my companion, (of course this is only for my favourute music shows, post rock/metal, metal of any kind , rock )i have been to concerts alone and enjoyed as much as when i'am with someone, if i like the band playing i go, I' am tired of searching for company, Yes , it's better you have someone to go stick to ,but macedonia is a big prison. And in april Mono are coming to Greece. But they won't give me a viza, what a pitty it is mono are coming clossest to my contry ever and i can't go , i will kill myself.

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Btw fellas, anyone else here familiar with the Russian post-rock band "Set White Flags on Fire Slowly"? I've been enjoying them very much lately.

Set White Flags on Fire Slowly are great, nice flowing post rock, epic in structure , smooth , i like it.But from russia i like Mooncake more. that is awesome band , such a fine post tune. i love them.

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Posted: February 23 2009 at 10:36

Henry Plainview wrote:

You know who are good? Tortoise and Slint. I wasn't giving them quite a fair chance before because I have gotten much less crazy about repetition.

Tortoise is pretty good. I especially liked Millions Now Living Will Never die, though im not HUGE on them yet. still having trouble getting my hands on slint.

I think you would enjoy Hella a lot. Zach Hill is not human.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdMDcG3zAEI&feature=related

seconded.

I'm glad you liked Pelican, I never really got into them though. Maybe I need to try again.

Seconded. never was a huge fan but ive seen them live and it changed my mind a little bit. fire in our throats is very good but i also like their sludgier sound they had on their first EP.

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Posted: February 23 2009 at 10:59

speaking of pelican, i like Australasia most , it is such a great album

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Posted: February 23 2009 at 15:45

Yes, Tortoise and Pelican are great. I keep saying this, but it proves to be true for a lot of these bands: time is the key. Both bands took a little while to grow on me, especially Tortoise, mainly because they're pretty textural and abstract.

I think all of Pelican's releases have been great (not huge on the EP though, sound is ok, but the writing still needed some improvement). The Fire in Our Throats is one of my all-time favorites. I think I'm one of the only people around here (at least judging by the scores it's getting) that love City of Echoes. I think it's great.

I think all of Tortoise's albums are good too, but their debut is the only one not to click with me totally. A lot of people dig it, so I might need to try it again. TNT is my favorite, then Millions Now Living Will Never Die, then Standards, then It's All Around You, but like I said, they are all great (at least 4 stars if I were to review them).

I have been meaning to give Slint another shot, but they have done nothing for me in the past.

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Posted: February 23 2009 at 16:53

from Tortoise i' ve heard Millions Now Living Will Never Die only, and i wasn't impressed ,so i didn't get back to them again. maybe i should. spiderland from slint is only slint album i have, and also not ring any bells for me.

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Posted: February 23 2009 at 18:05

angelmk wrote:

burritounit wrote:

Have you ever heard The Pirate Ship Quintet? or Yndi Halda?

Yeah man, Especialy i love Yndi Halda, What a bliss it is!!! it's a mutant ep , huge, love it love it love it

why they haven't released album yet? The Pirate Ship Quintet are great also

Its coming out this year apparently. Let's hope its true. Wink

HughesJB4 wrote:

I'd like to think I have that same excuse for not getting out more, but sadly, I don't, given I like in a city with 3.5 million other people.

There is actually heaps of gigs in Melbourne, but the problem is money and of course, finding people to go with.

Sure, I've got plenty of friends, but none of them are really into stuff like post metal, or technical death metal or anything like that, they are all pretty conservative with their music tastes.

The most 'out there' tastes a few of my friends have, is stuff like Dream Theater, heh.

I guess I could resort to getting drunk in the suburbs all weekend, but I grew out of that.

I guess I could go to gigs alone, but I always feel more comfortable going with other people.

Dominic wrote:

Btw fellas, anyone else here familiar with the Russian post-rock band "Set White Flags on Fire Slowly"? I've been enjoying them very much lately.

"I've walked on water, run through fire, can't seem to feel it anymore. It was me, waiting for me..."

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Posted: February 23 2009 at 18:37

Standards is the one I love from Tortoise

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Posted: February 24 2009 at 19:47

Still never heard Tortoise.
I'll be onto them soon.

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Posted: February 24 2009 at 21:22

Atavachron wrote:

Standards is the one I love from Tortoise

The songs from that one on Youtube is what made me change my mind towards them.

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Posted: February 24 2009 at 21:26

angelmk wrote:

speaking of pelican, i like Australasia most , it is such a great album

I absolutely love the opening track, NightEndDay. So powerful.

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Posted: February 25 2009 at 16:58

HughesJB4 wrote:

angelmk wrote:

speaking of pelican, i like Australasia most , it is such a great album

I absolutely love the opening track, NightEndDay. So powerful.

Drought is so br00tal! I love the untitled track, and the closing section for Angel tears, crazy epic.

Guys, I know I'm a little upsest right now, but Agallochs the white is a borderline five star for me. Yeah it doesnt have the teh metalz, but I cant find anything I dont like about it.

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Posted: February 25 2009 at 23:11

About time you come to your senses.

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Posted: February 25 2009 at 23:19

Atavachron wrote:

Standards is the one I love from Tortoise

I do really love Standards, but Millions Now Living will Never Die is my pick for their best.

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Posted: February 25 2009 at 23:29

I only know the first three from Tortoise.

The s/t I only heard once and don't remember well.

Millions Now Living is just flat out awesome, as is TNT. It's a toss-up as to which I prefer, though I'm inclined to say MNL.

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Posted: February 26 2009 at 08:09

Dim wrote:

HughesJB4 wrote:

angelmk wrote:

speaking of pelican, i like Australasia most , it is such a great album

I absolutely love the opening track, NightEndDay. So powerful.

Drought is so br00tal! I love the untitled track, and the closing section for Angel tears, crazy epic.

Guys, I know I'm a little upsest right now, but Agallochs the white is a borderline five star for me. Yeah it doesnt have the teh metalz, but I cant find anything I dont like about it.

man nothing lacks The white , it radiates beauty all over , the Ep is so strong that made me do things i usualy don't . Pure