Best Al*** of the year so far
Posted by: greeny on 27 August 2002
The Coral
Got this at the weekend and it's superb. You've got to be a bit of a hippy at heart and there's nothing really original. In fact it's a bit like a 1966 Small faces album with a slightly more modern sound. But superb melodies, quirky twists, all fab stuff.
Got this at the weekend and it's superb. You've got to be a bit of a hippy at heart and there's nothing really original. In fact it's a bit like a 1966 Small faces album with a slightly more modern sound. But superb melodies, quirky twists, all fab stuff.
Posted on: 04 September 2002 by Former member
Since I just recently discovered them, Parachutes is my album of the year infact the last three years. Yes I know` I need to get out more. "Rush to the Head" sounds better and is beautifully played, but for me "Parachutes" is a more emotionally satisfying experience. Love "Shiver". It has been a long time since I have not been able to shake tunes from my head.
Posted on: 05 September 2002 by Mike Hanson
Although I really enjoy the Lambchop album, and the Coldplay is also good, the latest from the Flaming Lips, "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots" is so obviously better that it wins hands-down. It's complex, lush, lyrical, emotional, accessible, etc. etc. etc. It's an amazing marriage of prog rock intelligence and catchy pop sensibilities.
I have to admit, though, that if you prefer laid back folk or jazz, I could see you picking Lambchop. And Coldplay is a better fit in the "straight-ahead rock" category. However, in terms of overall musical enjoyment, "Yoshimi..." gets the prize!
-=> Mike Hanson <=-
I have to admit, though, that if you prefer laid back folk or jazz, I could see you picking Lambchop. And Coldplay is a better fit in the "straight-ahead rock" category. However, in terms of overall musical enjoyment, "Yoshimi..." gets the prize!
-=> Mike Hanson <=-
Posted on: 05 September 2002 by Former member
Cinematic orchestra - Everyday
Posted on: 16 September 2002 by Will_Dias
I got this following the string of recommendations in this thread. The general consensus is true, it grows on you with each play. Fantastic stuff.
Another favourite album this year has to be Nick Harper's live 'Double Life' CD. For those that don't know him, he's the son of Roy, and an awe inspiring guitarist. His best stuff is live, and this package gets as close to capturing his talent and energy as I could have hoped.
Regards,
Will.
Another favourite album this year has to be Nick Harper's live 'Double Life' CD. For those that don't know him, he's the son of Roy, and an awe inspiring guitarist. His best stuff is live, and this package gets as close to capturing his talent and energy as I could have hoped.
Regards,
Will.
Posted on: 16 September 2002 by greeny
Just bought the following last weekend. I've only listened a couple of times but initial thoughts are:
Flaming Lips - Yoshimi..: Not got into this at all yet. Seems to lack anything of interest, No tunes, No direction. Hopefully will grow.
Coldplay - Rush of Blood..: Pretty good, I was quite releaved when I heard this, because I feared from some of the comments here that it may lack depth. But I'm glad to say I don't think it does, It's not the immediate, poppy affair I feared. And I do think many of the songs have considerable emotion.
Royksop - Melody AM: I have very little of this type of music (amdient dance/dub whatever),after a few bad experiences I dismissed it for several years. However I do like the best of the genre and this is up there near the top. It's not as good as the 'Sounds from the Grounds' Lp I was introduced to by Nick but it's not far behind.
McAlmont and Butler: Now I like this, McAlmont's vocals are superb. Arrangements are big motown/Phil Spector like but still allowing the vocals to breath, and the songs are great.
All in all a good bunch (except the Flaming Lips). But none will enter my years top 5 yet which consists of:
The Coral
The Chilli Peppers
Morcheba
Jimmy Eat World
Number 5 still open as yet.
Flaming Lips - Yoshimi..: Not got into this at all yet. Seems to lack anything of interest, No tunes, No direction. Hopefully will grow.
Coldplay - Rush of Blood..: Pretty good, I was quite releaved when I heard this, because I feared from some of the comments here that it may lack depth. But I'm glad to say I don't think it does, It's not the immediate, poppy affair I feared. And I do think many of the songs have considerable emotion.
Royksop - Melody AM: I have very little of this type of music (amdient dance/dub whatever),after a few bad experiences I dismissed it for several years. However I do like the best of the genre and this is up there near the top. It's not as good as the 'Sounds from the Grounds' Lp I was introduced to by Nick but it's not far behind.
McAlmont and Butler: Now I like this, McAlmont's vocals are superb. Arrangements are big motown/Phil Spector like but still allowing the vocals to breath, and the songs are great.
All in all a good bunch (except the Flaming Lips). But none will enter my years top 5 yet which consists of:
The Coral
The Chilli Peppers
Morcheba
Jimmy Eat World
Number 5 still open as yet.
Posted on: 16 September 2002 by greeny
OOps Double post
Posted on: 16 September 2002 by Shayman
....'Open Heart Zoo' by Martin Grech.
Thanks to whoever it was on the Forum that pointed me in his direction a few months ago.
If you like Radiohead, the Buckleys etc. its well worth getting. Although he has obvious influences OHZ never comes across as some bloke going out of his way trying to sound like his heroes.
Jonathan
Thanks to whoever it was on the Forum that pointed me in his direction a few months ago.
If you like Radiohead, the Buckleys etc. its well worth getting. Although he has obvious influences OHZ never comes across as some bloke going out of his way trying to sound like his heroes.
Jonathan
Posted on: 25 September 2002 by Former member
maybe a bit contentious/mainstream, but WTH.
will be as interested to read any +/- comments from those with more golden ears than myself.
(or maybe that's because I haven't got my own Naim yet..... more on that later)
will be as interested to read any +/- comments from those with more golden ears than myself.
(or maybe that's because I haven't got my own Naim yet..... more on that later)
Posted on: 25 September 2002 by bornwina
Yep - The Coral is there or thereabouts - that's definately Julian Cope singing that first track.
Freshest album The Streets, Original Pirate Material.
Just bought John Squires record - and people say Ian Brown can't sing!
Freshest album The Streets, Original Pirate Material.
Just bought John Squires record - and people say Ian Brown can't sing!