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Post by dandyhighwayman on Nov 29, 2004 19:58:02 GMT 1
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Post by anna on Nov 29, 2004 20:06:04 GMT 1
Pavement - Slanted and Enchanted Pavement Slanted and Enchanted (Deluxe Edition) (Matador) Matador re-releases Pavement’s classic debut Slanted and Enchanted with a bevy of extra tracks and cuts that will undoubtedly satisfy your indie rock cravings. What they give you here is Stephen Malkmus and co.’s original album (14 tracks) remastered to incredible quality and 34 more tracks that span 2 discs. They throw in unreleased tracks, live tracks, B-sides, compilation tracks and since they’re going for broke; an entire live concert too. Has there been another Pavement collection worth having? I think not. With tracks like "Summer Babe" and "Two States" in prime condition, those who seek indie rock history will most likely discover that Pavement are without doubt, one of the seminal bands of the genre. The live tracks, eerie and profound, exemplify the band’s ability to captivate an audience. Recorded in 1992 at the Brixton Academy, the set list is replete with favorites and classic tracks – if not merely adding to the value of these two discs but to remind those who enjoyed them back in their heyday just how important they were. It also gives new listeners a chance to discover the finest work from a band that put an entire genre on the map. Indie rock enthusiasts, especially those who are just getting on board, if you want a piece of history, Pavement’s Slanted and Enchanted is the choice record – and if you’d like to “super size” that, you’ll want to get this two disc, remastered version for extra value and all around Pavement goodness. Reviewed by Billy Maulana source - www.soundthesirens.com |
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Post by dandyhighwayman on Nov 29, 2004 20:17:37 GMT 1
Interpol:Antics
Review from The Guardian:
On paper, Interpol's second album should offer more grist to the mill of those who think they're too indebted to Joy Division. The sound is taut, military drums patter and guitars and basslines match the dictionary definitions of "doom-laden". However, the New Yorkers' follow-up to 2002's slow-burn hit Turn on the Bright Lights manages to dabble with tension and still emerge with something life-affirming.
The trick has been to play off some of the most monochrome music imaginable against Paul Banks's colour-drenched vocal. Hardly a technically great vocalist, he is a master of nuance, allowing just the right tinges of fear and regret to creep into songs about unrequited love. Gradually, the album becomes a game of name-your-favourite, the serenely magnificent Next Exit and fizzing electrics of Not Even Jail possibly doing most to send their career further into orbit.
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Post by Robin on Dec 3, 2004 13:52:47 GMT 1
Some of my favs that aren't particularly UK mainstream
the Eels - Beautiful Freak
the Eels - Electro Shock Blues
the Eels - Daises of the Galaxy
House of Love - The Very Best of
Catherine Wheel - Ferment
Live - Throwing Copper
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Post by Sofie on Dec 3, 2004 17:16:00 GMT 1
Watusi - The Wedding Present
Seasmonsters [2001 version] - The Wedding Present
Summer Teeth - Wilco
In Time: Best Of - REM
Compact Guide To Pop Music & Space Travel - Clint Boon Experience
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot - Wilco
Maybe more later...
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Post by blew on Dec 4, 2004 0:34:45 GMT 1
Some of my favs that aren't particularly UK mainstream the Eels - Beautiful Freak the Eels - Electro Shock Blues the Eels - Daises of the Galaxy House of Love - The Very Best of Catherine Wheel - Ferment Live - Throwing Copper Live throwing copper - wicked album |
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Post by frag on Dec 4, 2004 12:30:01 GMT 1
My current top albums:
The Bends Radiohead
Asleep In The Back Elbow
The Neon Handshake Hell Is For Heroes
Yesterday Went Too Soon Feeder
Origin Of Symmetry Muse
Parachutes Coldplay
Infinity Land Biffy Clyro
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Post by frag on Dec 4, 2004 12:30:36 GMT 1
In particular, check out Elbow  Also the new Biffy album... surprisingly great ;D |
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Post by m on Dec 4, 2004 23:14:15 GMT 1
My Top 51 albums:
51 Deerhoof - Reveille
50 Aphex Twin - Drukqs
49 Sean Lennon - Into The Sun
48 Lamb - Lamb
47 Max Tundra - Mastered By Guy at the Exchange
46 Ash - Trailer
45 Lowgold - Just Backward Of Square
44 The Fall - This Nation's Saving Grace
43 Elliott Smith - Either/Or
42 Pavement - Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain
41 Portishead - Dummy
40 Wu-Tang Clan - Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
39 Ween - The Mollusk
38 Interpol - Turn On The Bright Lights
37 Autechre - Chiastic Slide
36 The Pharcyde - Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde
35 Weezer - Weezer
34 Lightning Bolt - Wonderful Rainbow
33 El-P - Fantastic Damage
32 Quasi - Featuring "Birds"
31 White Stripes - Elephant
30 Air - 10,000hz Legend
29 New Pornographers - The Electric Version
28 Boards of Canada - Music Has The Right To Children
27 Dr Octagon - Dr Octagonecologyst
26 Liars - They Threw Us All In a Trench and Stuck a Monument On Top
25 Bonnie "Prince" Billy - I See a Darkness
24 Mogwai - Young Team
23 Beastie Boys - Paul's Boutique
22 Super Furry Animals - Phantom Power
21 Webb Brothers - Beyond The Biosphere
20 Aphex Twin - Richard D James Album
19 Dismemberment Plan - Emergency & I
18 Mansun - Six
17 Godspeed You! Black Emperor - f#a#oo
16 Enon - High Society
15 Blur - Parklife
14 Radiohead - The Bends
13 Sonic Youth - Daydream Nation
12 Webb Brothers - Maroon
11 Jim O'Rourke - Insignificance
10 Beta Band - The 3 EPs
09 And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead - Source Tags & Codes
08 Sufjan Stevens - Greetings From Michigan: The Great Lake State
07 Graham Coxon - Crow Sit On Blood Tree
06 Super Furry Animals - Radiator
05 Deltron 3030 - Deltron 3030
04 Boards of Canada - Geogaddi
03 Pavement - Slanted & Enchanted
02 Blur - Modern Life Is Rubbish
01 Radiohead - Kid A
buy all of them
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Post by frag on Dec 6, 2004 16:14:58 GMT 1
Ooh, handy list - I like the top 2, and the other two that I actually own from that list... What's the tracklisting of 'Trailer'? And a few song recommendations? Will be download spreeing later, after being deprived of it for two months... |
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Post by greendemon on Dec 6, 2004 18:24:51 GMT 1
been meaning to get lowgold...
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Post by Sofie on Dec 6, 2004 18:44:53 GMT 1
Ooh, handy list - I like the top 2, and the other two that I actually own from that list... What's the tracklisting of 'Trailer'? And a few song recommendations? Will be download spreeing later, after being deprived of it for two months... I have Trailer and I personally don't like it... |
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Post by dandyhighwayman on Dec 6, 2004 20:07:31 GMT 1
Some of my fave indie(ish) albums:
Stellastarr* "Stellastarr*"
Longpigs "The Sun Is Often Out"
Interpol "Turn Off The Bright Lights"
Divine Comedy "Regeneration"
Kings Of Convenience "Quiet Is The New Loud"
Ryan Adams "Gold"
Ryan Adams "Love Is Hell 1 & 2"
Ryan Adams "Heartbreaker"
Beck "Mutations"
Smashing Pumpkins "Adore"
Cure "Disintegration"
Radiohead "Kid A"
Tom McRae "Just Like Blood"
Bluetones "Expecting To Fly"
Blur "Blur"
Supergrass "Life On Other Planets"
Black Box Recorder "The Facts Of Life"
Low "Trust"
Polyphonic Spree "The Beginning Stages Of"
Sigur Ros "Agaelis Byrjun"
Teenage Fanclub "Grand Prix"
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