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Post by Tor Johnson on Jan 13, 2010 18:31:25 GMT -5
^^ I too have bought CD's just because of a cool or weird cover.^^
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Post by Blue Raja on Jan 13, 2010 20:11:39 GMT -5
IQ - "Frequency" (2009) A select few may recall my sharing the song "Frequency" via Youtube on the "What's Playing?" thread. I liked the song so much I decided to gamble and buy the album - and I'm VERY happy I did. At first listen I liked a good half of the songs, and found the others with intriguing moments here and there. As more and more listens came along, however, those previously "merely intriguing" songs became more and more embedded in that catchy-song net our brains all seem to possess. A solidly executed progressive rock album with atmosphere and mood to spare, this has many moments that I believe can appeal to even the most prog-disliking of listeners. Favorite songs are: "Frequency," "Stronger Than Friction," "One Fatal Mistake," and "Closer." Like I said before, even the others have many solid moments in them as well. The keyboard solo moment at the end of "The Province" favorably recalls the building tension of of the instrumental of Genesis' classic "Apocalypse in 9/8". My only complaint? Andy Edwards and/or producers, for cryin' out loud turn up your drum volume! Andy's an excellent drummer with a great knack for creative fills, but there were several moments where I think a sharper, kick-ier bass and a powerful snare would've really brought the song home. Instead, you hear the speed and creativity, but the intensity of it is reduced substantially. That's a personal taste, mind you - the songs, and his drumming, are still thoroughly enjoyable. But the power of the drumming in past IQ songs like "The Seventh House" or "The Narrow Margin" really made certain moments special, and that dynamic seems to be missing most of the time here. Oh well - can't please everybody all the time. I'm a sucker for powerful drumming anyway, so don't pay too much attention to my nitpickiness. (To be fair, Andy Edwards is perfectly powerful in Frost*'s "Milliontown" album, so I know he's capable of it!) Anyway, yeah, I strongly recommend this album. Probably my favorite of 2009.
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Post by pablo on Jan 28, 2010 20:31:28 GMT -5
bought this pricey slim box set with a Borders gift card given to me, otherwise...I was going to wait. Glad to have it though. the booklet contained within has photo after great photo of all the bands along with all the info that relates. So far, I've only listened to disc 1. some mediocre material, some exciting material. Attachments:
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Post by A deadly bee on Jan 30, 2010 18:01:11 GMT -5
Both by The Residents.
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Post by Trumpy's Magic Snout on Jan 31, 2010 11:03:08 GMT -5
Huzzah, another Residents fan on the board! Keep meaning to get some of their new stuff they've put up for download on their website but there's tons of it and it costs a fortune!
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Post by inlovewithcrow on Apr 19, 2010 15:16:20 GMT -5
based on "mummified stalin''s insertion of youtube video of her here, ran right out and downloaded (running is easy when your butt is planted in the chair the whole time) Vicki Genfan's Up Close and Personal Holy moly, that is some guitar playing
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Post by pablo on May 2, 2010 17:41:26 GMT -5
bought this today at a record show for $7. I have the 2nd Spirit album-quite liked it so here I go with their debut. Attachments:
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Post by Captain Hygiene on May 2, 2010 18:22:10 GMT -5
The only thing I knew about Spirit was that Led Zeppelin ripped them off with part of "Stairway to Heaven." I just looked them up on wikipedia, and was shocked to see how many albums they released, and that they were active for at least three decades. I'd somehow just imagined they'd quietly released one album and disappeared forever.
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Post by pablo on May 2, 2010 21:28:26 GMT -5
I just looked them up on wikipedia, and was shocked to see how many albums they released, and that they were active for at least three decades. I'd somehow just imagined they'd quietly released one album and disappeared forever. well Captain yeah, technically they were active for several decades but the core original band were just recording for a few years, recording their first 4 albums. after they they splintered off and so those multiple decades are not the original intact group.
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Post by Mighty Jack on May 3, 2010 0:38:47 GMT -5
I think some reviewers decided to hate this thing before it was released. They were in effect, taking it out on Courtney, who admitedly isn't the most likable person. Musically though, it's a damn fine album. It's nothing new, it grinds along like all of her music. It's not as good as "Live Through This" but it is the best thing she's done since. Her voice is even more nasally, raw... in one song she almost sounds a bit Dylan-like. But I like it, there's something tough and rough and weary in it. So - hate her, hate her self absorbed lyrics, but Courtney can still deliver that Olympia grunge - and as someone from the PNW who was there and embraced the sound before the sound was embraced by the rest of the country, it's nice to visit it again. It takes me back.
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Post by Chuck on May 16, 2010 11:00:44 GMT -5
bought this today at a record show for $7. I have the 2nd Spirit album-quite liked it so here I go with their debut. The Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus is considered their classic.
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Post by Chuck on May 16, 2010 11:02:23 GMT -5
Huzzah, another Residents fan on the board! Keep meaning to get some of their new stuff they've put up for download on their website but there's tons of it and it costs a fortune! They're not going to do the limited edition cds anymore. They still haven't explained why, but Dollar General is the last.
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Post by Chuck on Jun 4, 2010 19:57:43 GMT -5
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Post by Continuing Legend on Jun 4, 2010 23:33:33 GMT -5
just bought Jim Croce: Classic Hits because my old Photographs & Memories CD was way too old and scratched up.
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Post by Dr. Henry Krasker on Jun 25, 2010 1:00:32 GMT -5
Put on your power dome, Boogie Boy. Devo is back. Who would have guessed that after 20 years, these 60-something-year-olds would be able to prove that not only is New Wave still vital, but it still rocks hard. Something for Everybody is a must have. I was at a record store with a friend who picked up Adele's 19 and told me "You should get this. I think you'll like it." He was right. Her voice is unique and very easy to love. Her songwriting is not quite up to the distinctiveness of her voice, but there's real potential here. I'm looking forward to more.
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