RIO/Avant Drop-In Centre

SaltyJon wrote: Fairly sure he's really busy with school and playing in concerts.  After this week I'll be back to it, but Thursday is going to be very much .

Ok. Good for him, to bad for us ;) Does he play drums?

Good luck to you then Jon! Astro phys esp!

SaltyJon wrote:

No, Gabe plays classical guitar and tuba. 

Thanks for the good luck, though it's not the astro test I need it for - it's the regular physics test.
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lol ;) [i just 'membered you saying it was harder...?]

Well, Good Luck either way my friend!

Not to be a dick, but can you guys keep this personal stuff at a minimum- or private message each other, I'd rather read about music than this stuff that is filling up my inbox.  But do what you want... I'm just sayin'...

listennow801 wrote: I was in Woodbridge once upon a time - we went to see one of the "1st malls in nj" there! [lol - Can you imagine Jersey w/out malls? I think it may be the definition... ;) Well, yea industrial stink/armpit I know...Funny because it really is ridden with such immensely lush natural beauty in a lot of areas...] re VDGG - well, I can only hope they return someday... I'll make damned sure not to miss it again if they do! Yes, I adore Discipline too [one of the 2 first CDs I ever bought]. ["Alive then?" Lordy boy, how old are you?! you must be a youngun'!] Well, maybe I will have to give some of their later stuff another chance one o' these days...;) Yes, I'm rather a Squidco lass myself these days as I buy online & the shipping's better. Dave Kerman of ReRusa has free shipping, so it's great if he has what your looking for. [I was talking about the shop in the "real"* as opposed to virtual world though.] Also ZNR is good as shipping is free over $40. spent [frigging easy enough lol!] Squid moved to NC recently I believe...? *I place the word "real" in quotes as i've often found it a rather dubious concept myself...;) Well. nice to "meet" you sir Hat. [Do you like Slapp Happy?] Be well -

sweet.  yeah, Cheer accident seems to get the most positive votes, seemingly they came into their own on this album.  It's on my wish list... eventually, money permitting, it will be investigated.

This link works for Calomito... nice find Udi!

http://www.myspace.com/calomito

TheGazzardian wrote: avalanchemaster wrote:  As far as Cheer accident goes, what can people say about them?   I'm a fan. I'm not a master of avant-music yet, only knowing a few bands so far. Cheer-Accident are pretty good, I own four of their albums and they all sound pretty different from each other. Fear Draws Misfortune is what I would recommend as a starting point. Dissonance, some zeuhl-like sections, some great emotion here and there and cool sounds everywhere there isn't - what's not to like?

I agree - exploring Cheer Accident's discography can be a bit frustrating, but broadky speaking they've improved with age. Start with Fear Draws Misfortune and work backwards chronologically from there.  Introducing Lemon is well worth seeking out, and from their early albums Sever Root, Tree Dies is maybe the pick of the bunch.

Syzygy wrote: avalanchemaster wrote:   On the music front, it took me ages to get the latest Miriodor, but I really like it.  Catchy and dissonant/experimental at the same time.  great stuff.  As far as Cheer accident goes, what can people say about them?   Also I am getting The Hat Shoes (differently desperate) coming in the mail soon, stoked....     I'm just getting into Miriodor myself - I picked up Parade/Live recently. I like the sound, but I can't say that any of the compositions have particularly struck me yet. I'll persevere with it though; I think it's one of those albums that will reward repeated and careful listening.

Really like the last Miriodor myself avalanche - glad you like it! Others that are uo there [imho!] are 3rd Warning, Elastic Juggling [considered by many their best], and Mekano. Parade rated lowest of their discs for me.

I really dig Cheer Accident also. Again, of course, they vary. I haven't heard every thing in their case, but, other than the latest, as Chris noted, Sever Roots, Tree Dies is the pick for most prog folks. Enduring the American Dream and Salad Days get my vote along with Sever Roots though. [12's on GN* scale].

* "A borderline classic. A 12 is an album that one might instantly apply the word "classic" to, but on deeper reflection, one might not be so sure. There may be slight flaws that would have one hesitate on an intensely specific and critical level, yet a 12 is still an album that would have one mesmerized."

Syzygy wrote: avalanchemaster wrote: Not to be a dick, but can you guys keep this personal stuff at a minimum- or private message each other, I'd rather read about music than this stuff that is filling up my inbox.  But do what you want... I'm just sayin'...   On the music front, it took me ages to get the latest Miriodor, but I really like it.  Catchy and dissonant/experimental at the same time.  great stuff.  As far as Cheer accident goes, what can people say about them?   Also I am getting The Hat Shoes (differently desperate) coming in the mail soon, stoked....     I'm just getting into Miriodor myself - I picked up Parade/Live recently. I like the sound, but I can't say that any of the compositions have particularly struck me yet. I'll persevere with it though; I think it's one of those albums that will reward repeated and careful listening.

Henry Plainview wrote: I got The Blind Spot for $4 on Wayside, I was a bit baffled by the overlaying vocals but I liked it. I would see them if they came by DC, but they don't seem to ever do so. They should be on PA, I think, but I couldn't be arsed to suggest them.

Hey Henry,

They've been cleared for ZART [RIO]. I've written to Alec to see what their preferences are for a bio, but I haven't heard back yet. I'm sure they're busy as they're on tour. Check out The Quiet Room if you have a chance - I think it's their best [the other night, Alec said he thinks he agrees ;)]. Check out Barnacled if you get a chance too - he and they Eyesore folks are also that band, but it's more avant - very, very hip!