are you playing old playstation games in your parents basement atm?
cool album. Glad underscore jr.'s hate brought it up itt.
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And I do agree that Gaucho is arguably their most "interesting" LP because of how vividly it conjures those sorts of images. That Stylus article does a terrific job of really picking apart and analyzing that very specific appeal and why Gaucho is the place to go for that over anything else they did.
Aja is pretty fucking crazy good, though, and in my experiences more immediate for a number of reasons. Where Gaucho's songs are polished until they amount to (if I may quote the aforementioned article) "a series of assholes puckered so tight that they ultimately burst," this aspect isn't taken quite as far on Aja and as a result it's initially the creamier and more dynamic record to these ears. I would actually say that there was a time when the cold, almost repressive quality of Gaucho kept me from fully embracing it, although clearly you are more interested than most in the sort of intellectual engagement that that particular album is conducive to.
Mostly I am just glad that it was a pleasing soundtrack to your "ride" today.
Aja is pretty fucking crazy good, though, and in my experiences more immediate for a number of reasons. Where Gaucho's songs are polished until they amount to (if I may quote the aforementioned article) "a series of assholes puckered so tight that they ultimately burst," this aspect isn't taken quite as far on Aja and as a result it's initially the creamier and more dynamic record to these ears. I would actually say that there was a time when the cold, almost repressive quality of Gaucho kept me from fully embracing it, although clearly you are more interested than most in the sort of intellectual engagement that that particular album is conducive to.
Mostly I am just glad that it was a pleasing soundtrack to your "ride" today.
My parents don't have a basement.
I am np this album and thinking about how I do not agree with Waves Within's assessment of the Dire Straits catalog. Frankly, I am less interested in Mark Knopfler the Dylan disciple or Mark Knopfler the bluesy guitar wizard than I am in Mark Knopfler the big budget studio pop craftsman and would say that dismissing an album like this as "too mainstream" is like writing off Eliminator or Born In The U.S.A. for similar bullshit reasons. Except in those cases, we'd be talking about the fucking TOP or the fucking BOSS and really, those acts' supposedly "edgier" works have, let's be honest, a whole hell of a lot on that of the fucking DIRE STRAITS.
And speak of the devil, the "Time Out of Mind" lead work has nothing on the "Third World Man" solo! As if we should expect anything less from a man that performed on a piece of music as godly as the Hill Street Blues theme.
QUOTE (Pavement Ist Rad @ Aug 18 2011, 10:30 PM) 
And I do agree that Gaucho is arguably their most "interesting" LP because of how vividly it conjures those sorts of images. That Stylus article does a terrific job of really picking apart and analyzing that very specific appeal and why Gaucho is the place to go for that over anything else they did.
Aja is pretty fucking crazy good, though, and in my experiences more immediate for a number of reasons. Where Gaucho's songs are polished until they amount to (if I may quote the aforementioned article) "a series of assholes puckered so tight that they ultimately burst," this aspect isn't taken quite as far on Aja and as a result it's initially the creamier and more dynamic record to these ears. I would actually say that there was a time when the cold, almost repressive quality of Gaucho kept me from fully embracing it, although clearly you are more interested than most in the sort of intellectual engagement that that particular album is conducive to.
Aja is pretty fucking crazy good, though, and in my experiences more immediate for a number of reasons. Where Gaucho's songs are polished until they amount to (if I may quote the aforementioned article) "a series of assholes puckered so tight that they ultimately burst," this aspect isn't taken quite as far on Aja and as a result it's initially the creamier and more dynamic record to these ears. I would actually say that there was a time when the cold, almost repressive quality of Gaucho kept me from fully embracing it, although clearly you are more interested than most in the sort of intellectual engagement that that particular album is conducive to.
To be fair, I doubt that I'd feel the way I do about Gaucho if I hadn't a) heard Aja first, even given that I still don't particularly dig the latter *all* that much or sunglasses.gif read that stylus article before listening to it. And, absolutely, the way to make me listen to an album critically and respectfully is by engaging my intellect first, then my guts & balls later. That said, "Third World Man" did a pretty good job of grabbing my balls the moment I heard it. Fucker soars. Going to listen to Aja soon though, just cuz I was pretty taken aback by how hilarious and mood-setting the jazzy chord progressions are on Gaucho and I wanna see if they do the same thing - but I was just too dumb and young to really listen when I heard them - on Aja.
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Mostly I am just glad that it was a pleasing soundtrack to your "ride" today.
It was a drive. And it lasted one Gaucho and a quarter of a Frkwys Vol. 7. Thanks for the gladness.
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I am np this album and thinking about how I do not agree with Waves Within's assessment of the Dire Straits catalog. Frankly, I am less interested in Mark Knopfler the Dylan disciple or Mark Knopfler the bluesy guitar wizard than I am in Mark Knopfler the big budget studio pop craftsman and would say that dismissing an album like this as "too mainstream" is like writing off Eliminator or Born In The U.S.A. for similar bullshit reasons. Except in those cases, we'd be talking about the fucking TOP or the fucking BOSS and really, those acts' supposedly "edgier" works have, let's be honest, a whole hell of a lot on that of the fucking DIRE STRAITS.
I don't think Brothers In Arms is 'more mainstream', it's simply less to my taste. I like intricate blues guitar licks I guess. But Brothers In Arms isn't a bad album, the title track is great (awesome guitar tone for the solo no doubt), Walk Of Life is one of the best things they even recorded, I just don't think there's much great on there apart from the singles. The S/T is far more consistent as an album.
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Getting nostalgic listening to this and it's only two years old. Far too guilty of romanticising the past and linking the 'great times, great memories' to the music I was listening to at the time. But fuck, what a fantastic album still.
QUOTE (Sid Hartha @ Aug 18 2011, 10:38 AM)
^ Nice CD player.
The original UK version. A stunning batch of tunes, made just before this lineup went over the cliff.
The original UK version. A stunning batch of tunes, made just before this lineup went over the cliff.
been listening to this alot lately.
its NP actually.
good album, especially for 3.99 new
tommy keene on guitars which is great, bob needs to do another keene brothers album.
and:
so far this is a fine album, thought it'd be more straight forward, but love the feel of this
I am now playing these British art pop rock music albums:
just took a pic of the happy soup cover, because i need to get that
Food Pyramid -- New Omni-Directional Healing Techniques
Undo, you might enjoy this album.
currently listening to Trap Them while burping up dinner's zucchini gas
holy mother what a record
So perfect for a fresh early morning, because the production is really clean and there is nothing in the mix apart from the really bright acoustic guitar and Joni's voice which was very high and optimistic sounding at this stage of her career. Every time I listen to this album I feel I've underrated it in the Joni canon, as the melodies and lyrics are superb and it's up there with the best of her work. Goes to show you what amazing depth she has in her discography.
NP: Helplessness Blues
this morning louisville was covered in fog, nick cave was the perfect soundtrack to driving through it.
QUOTE (b*derty @ Aug 19 2011, 07:05 PM)
just took a pic of the happy soup cover, because i need to get that
think i might prefer Floor Show, but both are pretty damn solid.
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QUOTE (b*derty @ Aug 19 2011, 07:05 PM)
just took a pic of the happy soup cover, because i need to get that
think i might prefer Floor Show, but both are pretty damn solid.
noted.
i'm at work so i breezed over the other cove,r didnt realize its by him too.
QUOTE (Pavement Ist Rad @ Aug 17 2011, 04:53 PM)
My favorite kind of electronic music is probably the kind that Kaito makes, though. Because I'm really into clouds and sunlight and loving my asian son and shit.
here's a new song from him fwiw
http://tinyurl.com/3zojlnh
Pretty good.
How is the rest of that comp?
How is the rest of that comp?
Mostly pretty dull. I spent like a half hour this morning entering it into RYM.
You'd probably be better off waiting for Total 12, which comes out in a week or something and has probably already leaked out there somewhere.
You'd probably be better off waiting for Total 12, which comes out in a week or something and has probably already leaked out there somewhere.
Nico: Desertshore
one of the better "first listens" I have had in a while.
really wish the new buffalo tom stood up to this
The Cardigans -- Gran Turismo
QUOTE (spiritofeden @ Aug 20 2011, 11:45 PM)
one of the better "first listens" I have had in a while.
I'm not sure if many will agree with me, but I have always thought it their best.
^^^
just getting into them now, so I really cannot comment. In what i Have heard its the best so far, yes.
NP
just getting into them now, so I really cannot comment. In what i Have heard its the best so far, yes.
NP
QUOTE (_jon @ Aug 21 2011, 09:28 PM)
The Cardigans -- Gran Turismo
Exactly!
Loving this--it's like M83 with Neil Tennant on guest vox or something. From 2:30 onward it ascends from good to great.
sitting in my easy chair after a bullshit day at work, chilling the fuck out w/ some cheap blended scotch - three ice cubes, fuck you - and Herbie Hancock's not-funky-at-all Maiden Voyage.
Was just biking along the lakefront whilst listening to Grouper until I got a flat out of nowhere and had to push the bike home.
Luckily this is an amazing sounding LP. Especially after the first couple songs when the pops and clicks become slightly less unrelenting.
I have no idea what that is, G., but the cover is fucking awesome. Tell me its name so I can steal it.
The Chi-Lites - (For God's Sake) Give More Power To The People (1971)
ta
this album kept going between laid back and tired:
we'll see how this sits with me
probably my favorite of his:
theres no better song about puking than "chocolate makes me happy"
we'll see how this sits with me
probably my favorite of his:
theres no better song about puking than "chocolate makes me happy"
been meaning to listen to this for a while.
glad i did!!
glad i did!!
I want to say that the new Jicks album is exactly what I want from Malkmus at this point.
Wish it was released earlier in the summer - would have been excellent traveling music.
Wish it was released earlier in the summer - would have been excellent traveling music.
QUOTE (The Luscious Phil @ Aug 24 2011, 11:56 AM)
I want to say that the new Jicks album is exactly what I want from Malkmus at this point.
Wish it was released earlier in the summer - would have been excellent traveling music.
Wish it was released earlier in the summer - would have been excellent traveling music.
it is good traveling music. very sunny.
all palm trees and running on beaches and such
QUOTE (Pavement Ist Rad @ Aug 23 2011, 11:22 PM)
Was just biking along the lakefront whilst listening to Grouper until I got a flat out of nowhere and had to push the bike home.
Luckily this is an amazing sounding LP. Especially after the first couple songs when the pops and clicks become slightly less unrelenting.
I was introduced to that Chi-Lites song through a (surprisingly) great soul mix compiled by Mojo Magazine. Used to be my go-to disc if I wanted to play music I was sure no one would complain about at work.
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QUOTE (The Luscious Phil @ Aug 24 2011, 11:56 AM)
I want to say that the new Jicks album is exactly what I want from Malkmus at this point.
Wish it was released earlier in the summer - would have been excellent traveling music.
Wish it was released earlier in the summer - would have been excellent traveling music.
it is good traveling music. very sunny.
all palm trees and running on beaches and such
Maybe that is why the record is feeling so great.
"Tigers" is feeling like a lost Pavement classic right now.
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