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Iraff posted:What's a good launching point for Sigur Ros? I know that they only have five LPs, but is there a clear winner or any to stay clear from? I find Takk... to be the more accessible Sigur Ros album, and ( ) to be the definitive album by the band.
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Iraff posted:What's a good launching point for Sigur Ros? I know that they only have five LPs, but is there a clear winner or any to stay clear from? Either Ágætis Byrjun or () are generally considered the best although Takk... and the most recent album are probably a bit more accessable. Von is interesting but certainly not a starting point.
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Amazon Review posted:After loving music produced by Brian Eno, I got curious about his own music, and, was immediately overwhelmed upon looking at his catalogue. Any tips? For the vocal stuff, you could start with his latest one, Another Day On Earth (2005), but you can't go wrong with Before and After Science (1977). You'll still find some textural ambientness in his vocal work, but that's just how Brian Eno does things.. (When you are considering his vocal work from the 1970s, remember that he used to be a member of Roxy Music in the early 70s.) That said, Another Green World (1975) is a bit more accessible than his first solo works of Here Come The Warm Jets (1974) and Taking Tiger Mountain (1974), but if you're already familiar with mid/late 70s punk, then by all means get those two as well. For the ambient stuff, start with Apollo - Atmospheres & Soundtracks (1983) before going head-first into the more seriously-ambient stuff. You may recognize a couple tracks -- "An Ending" comes up on Top Gear a lot, and "Deep Blue Day" you can find at the bottom of the worst toilet in Scotland. If that doesn't scare you off, jump into the classic Ambient 1. Each of the four tracks have a different character and are just long enough to keep you listening without swallowing you whole. (Do not be alarmed, but you may find yourself gravitating toward Robert Fripp at this point. Just roll with it.) Ambient 2 with Harold Budd (1980) has considerably shorter tracks, but it's a magnificent follow-up (and might be more listenable). Ambient 4 - On Land (1982) is wickedly austere, but it won't sound shocking if you've made it this far. Once you're completely hooked, then you can do the epic tracks of Neroli and Thursday Afternoon -- they are both 'tracks' and 'albums' because each one contains a single one-hour track. If you make the mistake of starting with these, you will be scared shitless of his entire discography. This is what happened to the last people who started with Thursday Afternoon: "Unhappy Hour". quazi fucked around with this message at 00:07 on Oct 31, 2009 |
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Thanks for the Sigur Ros help. Both were quite good, but () was right up my ally. I thought I could get into Earth, Wind & Fire just by exploring a little bit, but Jesus Jones, they have 19 studio albums. I'm sort of averse to compilation albums, but if the Greatest Hits album is really the way to go, say so. I jut much prefer to get the whole sound of an album together, but sometimes you have a Queen situation, where each album is mostly padding for a couple of singles.
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Iraff posted:What's a good launching point for Sigur Ros? I know that they only have five LPs, but is there a clear winner or any to stay clear from? I'd start with Agaetis Byrjun, and stay far away from Von. My first experience with them was Takk..., and while it's a great album, I don't think it got me as interested in the band as Agaetis Byrjun or ( ) would have if I'd started with those. I love Sigur Ros now, but it's because I listened to the rest of what they have to offer. And as for Von, well it really doesn't sound like the majority of their stuff that came after it. It's really out there, but not in a good way. I can't recommend that album to anyone, not even fans. Rageaholic fucked around with this message at 19:20 on Oct 31, 2009 |
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Mortigi Tempo posted:How could I get into some good Shoegaze and Slowcore? Shoegaze: Chapterhouse - Whirlpool Swirlies - Blonder Tongue Audio Baton (Pancake is an outstanding track) Ride - Nowhere newer bands: A Place To Bury Strangers - (either of their albums are good) School of Seven Bells - Alpinisms Nadja - When I See the Sun Always Shines on TV (super doom-y/post-rock-y but their MBV cover is really good)
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John Frusciante has put out a shitload of albums in the past decade. I've only heard The Empyrean in its entirety. What should I check out? I don't mind the crazy drug addict Frusciante, but I sorta prefer his more conventional stuff, as heard on The Empyrean.
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This is a pretty long shot, but I was at a Japanese party last night, and this dude put on a band called Rip Slyme, does any one here know of them? Where would I go about starting?
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Goons, where might I start with The Psychedelic Furs?
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I want to like Muse. Help me fulfill this wish of mine.
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-Atom- posted:I want to like Muse. If you're looking for albums, I would recommend first Absolution, then Origin of Symmetry. Those are the "classic/essential" ones to me. The two newer ones are a little weaker but both have some great tracks on them. Their first CD Showbiz is mostly lovely except the title track, Sunburn and Muscle Museum. Also, watch some live performances on Youtube.
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Where should I start with Wilco?
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Eight Is Legend posted:Where should I start with Wilco? Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, then try out Summerteeth and Being There.
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I heard a few Mountain Goats songs here and there in the past but I'd like to go and get one of their albums to start getting into them. I'm kinda unsure about lo-fi stuff, but I guess I might be able to think past it if I have to. What's the best album to start off with?
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Atomic Hotdog posted:Can someone tell me which album is best to start with for Sufjan Stevens? I've heard a lot from the Illinois album, wondering where to go from there. I am a huge Sufjan Stevens fan, and Illinois was the album that got me into him. I would say move on to either The Avalanche or Michigan next as they are probably closest to Illinois. Seven Swans is also great, but it's more folky than his other stuff. Enjoy Your Rabbit is very different, and I'm not a huge fan of it, but some people really enjoy it. The style of his Christmas music varies a lot over time, but it's all pretty good, in my opinion, and what better time to check it out?
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shpladoinkle posted:I heard a few Mountain Goats songs here and there in the past but I'd like to go and get one of their albums to start getting into them. I'm kinda unsure about lo-fi stuff, but I guess I might be able to think past it if I have to. What's the best album to start off with? Hands down it's The Sunset Tree. It's arguably their best album and contains their strongest set of songs. From there I would head down the timeline to Tallahassee. And by the time you are done with those two, you should be able to enjoy his lo-fi works, but specifically All Hail West Texas, which sometimes trades spots with The Sunset Tree as my favorite album by them.
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OrganicRobot posted:Hands down it's The Sunset Tree. It's arguably their best album and contains their strongest set of songs. From there I would head down the timeline to Tallahassee. And by the time you are done with those two, you should be able to enjoy his lo-fi works, but specifically All Hail West Texas, which sometimes trades spots with The Sunset Tree as my favorite album by them. Neat. Now one more: Wikipedia lists The Sunset Tree and Come, Come to the Sunset Tree as two albums in the catalog, but they both seem to redirect to the same page... why?
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shpladoinkle posted:Neat. Now one more: Wikipedia lists The Sunset Tree and Come, Come to the Sunset Tree as two albums in the catalog, but they both seem to redirect to the same page... why? It helps if you read the page. Wikipedia posted:An alternate, limited-edition vinyl featuring demo recordings and B-sides, entitled Come, Come to the Sunset Tree, was sold as a mail-order and tour-only LP of 1,000 copies, along with hand customized album covers by Darnielle.
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FitFortDanga posted:It helps if you read the page. Oh, right, that sentence with the bolded text right in the middle. Gotcha.
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Anal oval office Merle Haggard Also, if anyone knows where you can get Sun City Girls' albums relatively cheap, I would appreciate that.
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Rhg0061r posted:Good to place to start with Dinosaur Jnr anyone? Dinosaur Jr are really great, and their second two albums are probably their best as far as songwriting goes, those being You're Living All Over Me and Bug. Every album beyond these two has at least one or two mindflaying tracks, though they tend to come with a little bit of filler. Earbleeding Country, their greatest hits album does a pretty good job of collecting the good jams up to the time when J went solo (before Lou and Murph rejoined). All the reccomendations aside, if you happen to see a Dinosaur Jr CD for really cheap, go ahead and buy it because chances are if you like them already you will like a few of the songs on the album enough to listen to them over and over. Even though the later albums aren't as consistent, they never stopped doing what they were good at or took any weird, incomprehensible left turns.
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nadabolt posted:Anal oval office All of their albums sound pretty near the same and are unlistenable. Choose whichever one you think has the funniest song titles.
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Eight Is Legend posted:Where should I start with Wilco? Yankee Hotel Foxtrot is pretty clearly their best album, but I think the most easily accessible is Summerteeth. It definitely planted the seeds for what they did on YHF, but it's a little poppier for the most part.
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the Bunt posted:John Frusciante has put out a shitload of albums in the past decade. I've only heard The Empyrean in its entirety. What should I check out? I don't mind the crazy drug addict Frusciante, but I sorta prefer his more conventional stuff, as heard on The Empyrean. I think 'To Record Only Water For 10 Days' and 'Shadows Collide with People' are two of his better ones. A good place to start at least.
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At the behest of my roommate, I've really been enjoying Can and Kraftwerk, particularly Can. Any recommendations for lesser known krautrock artists would be greatly appreciated.
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Amazon Review posted:At the behest of my roommate, I've really been enjoying Can and Kraftwerk, particularly Can. Any recommendations for lesser known krautrock artists would be greatly appreciated. Maybe not less known, but still: Tangerine Dream - Stratosfear Faust - Faust IV Amon Düül II - Tanz Der Lemmings Popul Vuh - Hosianna Mantra Also, I'd recommend this one hour long documentary, if you find the music interesting. You might even pick up a few new bands: Krautrock: The Rebirth of Germany (I found it in its entirety on Vimeo, but they seem to have removed it, so an Youtube link will have to suffice.)
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I'm trying to get into KRS-One, but I basically only know him from his guest spots, and his discography is massive. What's the best starting point?
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Amazon Review posted:At the behest of my roommate, I've really been enjoying Can and Kraftwerk, particularly Can. Any recommendations for lesser known krautrock artists would be greatly appreciated. dig through this if you have time. http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/ultimathule/krautrockers.html most of what sounds good described here actually is good if you stick to 1968-1977ish.
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LtKenFrankenstein posted:I'm trying to get into KRS-One, but I basically only know him from his guest spots, and his discography is massive. What's the best starting point? Return of The Boom Bap, and possibly some of his stiff with BDP like Criminally Minded. He also put out a really good album about 2 years ago with Marley Marl called Hip-Hop Lives if you want something more "modern" sounding, but honestly, Return of The Boom Bap is where you need to start.
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Rotten rear end Joe posted:This is a pretty long shot, but I was at a Japanese party last night, and this dude put on a band called Rip Slyme, does any one here know of them? Where would I go about starting? I've heard a few of their songs but they don't seem to be particularly consistent or have tons of good B-sides or anything, apparently they have a compilation album called 'Good Job!' which would probably be a good place to start
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Which album from The Jesus and Mary Chain is easiest accessible? I heard some tracks and didn't really like them, but I don't want to dismiss the band so quick.
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Skilleddk posted:Which album from The Jesus and Mary Chain is easiest accessible? I heard some tracks and didn't really like them, but I don't want to dismiss the band so quick.
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Skilleddk posted:Which album from The Jesus and Mary Chain is easiest accessible? I heard some tracks and didn't really like them, but I don't want to dismiss the band so quick. Matters gently caress all which one is the most accessible (that would be Stoned & Dethroned, which is a boring folk-pop LP), Psychocandy is their best and no one in their right mind would ever disagree.
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HAI posted:Matters gently caress all which one is the most accessible (that would be Stoned & Dethroned, which is a boring folk-pop LP), Psychocandy is their best and no one in their right mind would ever disagree. Pretty much. Just start with Psychocandy, listen their albums in chronological order and quit whenever you feel it gets boring.
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if you've only heard Just Like Honey, listen to Psychocandy, and become frustrated when The Living End comes on, TJMC might not be for you... seriously, start with Psychocandy.
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Where should I start with Atmosphere? Someone just linked me to this live version of The River and I'm pretty impressed, it gets really intense at the end and the guy sounds like he's almost breaking into tears. I'd like to hear more.
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Uncle Meat posted:Maybe not less known, but still: You seem to have forgotten to mention Ash Ra Tempel's self titled album.
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Paperhouse posted:Where should I start with Atmosphere? Someone just linked me to this live version of The River and I'm pretty impressed, it gets really intense at the end and the guy sounds like he's almost breaking into tears. I'd like to hear more. I'm not in any way the best person to recommend him, but the Lucy Ford album is pretty great, and it has one of the eeriest hip hop songs I've heard.
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Paperhouse posted:Where should I start with Atmosphere? Someone just linked me to this live version of The River and I'm pretty impressed, it gets really intense at the end and the guy sounds like he's almost breaking into tears. I'd like to hear more. The best three are Lucy Ford, God Loves Ugly, and Seven's Travels. It's an ongoing debate with my friends on which is best, but it's probably Seven's Travels. Also if you like Slug, you'd probably like Felt
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