What CD's you have been listening to this week (and why should I listen to them).

frozenman on 5/2/2006 at 05:40

Animal Collective - Feels/Sung Tongs

Sung Tongs never ceases to completely wreck me when I listen to it on headphones. This band completely defies categories everyone should listen to them.

BlackErtai on 5/2/2006 at 06:45

Let's see...

Right at this moment, I'm listening to Rilo Kiley's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006OMQ5C/sr=1-5/qid=1139121016/ref=pd_bbs_5/104-8384549-0775905?%5Fencoding=UTF8">Live at Fingerprints EP</a>, which is all acoustic versions of their songs. As I've not yet listened to their full-band cds all the way through, I'd say their songs translate very well into Voice+Acoustic guitars.

Other than that, this last week I've been listening to alot of Joshua Redman material. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000069DIX/sr=1-2/qid=1139121129/ref=pd_bbs_2/104-8384549-0775905?%5Fencoding=UTF8">Elastic</a> is a great modern jazz record, for those of you into Jazz. He reminds me alot of Coltrane in terms of sound, but his playing is more Ornett Coleman inspired. Elastic isn't his typical work, as it's the same band that he was in for <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000066NOX/sr=1-12/qid=1139121129/ref=pd_bbs_12/104-8384549-0775905?%5Fencoding=UTF8">yaya3</a>, which is both the name of the group and the album. yaya3 is an amazing organ driven album for jazz fans, in the vein of Larry Young. That same band eventually recorded Elastic as the Joshua Redman Elastic Band, and their newest album is called <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006TL9I2/sr=1-1/qid=1139121129/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-8384549-0775905?%5Fencoding=UTF8">Momentum</a>, which is also fun. I was introduced to them at Bonnaroo in 2003 I think, and I've been listening to Redman's stuff ever since.

And finally, Fiona Apple's new album <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000B0WOEO/sr=1-1/qid=1139121406/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-8384549-0775905?%5Fencoding=UTF8">Extraordinary Machine</a>. I'm not sure which I enjoy more, the Jon Brion produced version, or the released version. I think that the string parts that Brion puts behind Fiona's lyrics are amazing at bringing out the passion of her songs. I've never liked that "girl-pop" that I use to feel that Fiona's original albums feel under, but this album's lyrics and music will definitely end up winning some amazing awards and should rightfully do so. The combination of melody and form complete the lyrical package that her voice starts you with. I just don't know which is better, the unreleased version or the released version. I'm hesitant to say that something ?uestlove worked on is worse than something he didn't, but Job Brion does such an amazing job on the original mixes that the man deserves to have money thrown at him. I almost feel like I want to break up with someone just so I can listen to this album and feel like someone understands.

Oh, and Robert Walter's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ALCG56/sr=1-1/qid=1139121659/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-8384549-0775905?%5Fencoding=UTF8">Super Heavy Organ</a>. That album/band is just way too fun to not listen to every once in awhile. Go old new-orleans based groves along with some old Greyboy Allstars type material. If you like good, organ driven funk songs, this is the album for you.

Oh, here: <a href="http://www.last.fm/user/blackertai/">Last.fm page</a>

dhaelis on 5/2/2006 at 14:12

Quote Posted by mol

Venus Hum - Big Beautiful Sky. Annette Strean's vocals, uplifting melodies, strange lyrics, sharp synths. Found Venus Hum through the Blue Man Group, guest performing a cover of I Feel Love with them. 'Big Beautiful Sky' is an outstanding album.

Bought this album last year and I agree, her voice is just excellent. There are quite a few gems on this album and I'm glad to see someone else pick up on it!

This week, I've been mostly listening to Keane's 'Hopes and Fears' & Depeche Mode's 'Playing the Angel'.

TheGreatGodPan on 5/2/2006 at 20:34

I don't have the CD, but I'm telling everyone here you have to hear "The Crippled Dance" by Larval. Who knew sax and strings could bang your head so hard?

TBE on 6/2/2006 at 05:12

(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000002IU3/sr=1-1/qid=1139202411/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-5602267-2249548?%5Fencoding=UTF8) Stone Temple Pilots - Core

This is one of my all time favorite CDs that I still listen to regularly. The reason is the drums, vocals and guitars. A nice blended band for the time, but STP really went to shit after the Purple album. Purple is good too, but too commercialized I think.

I'm also listening to (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004ZB9D/qid=1139202615/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/104-5602267-2249548?s=music&v=glance&n=5174) Lenny Kravitz Greatist Hits too. It comes with a flip side that's a DVD of some of his videos. Lenny rocks, and I wish I would have discovered him earlier in life. It'd be nice to have seen him perform live. Maybe I'll still get the chance. He's got musical talent oozing out of every pore of his body.

Vivian on 6/2/2006 at 08:35

More like Oil of Ulay oozing out of every pore, the great fucking ponce.

Lettishead on 6/2/2006 at 09:01

I picked up MegaDeth's Cryptic Writings this week.

Para?noid on 6/2/2006 at 12:30

I never thought I'd say this, because "Mama Said" says otherwise but goddamn Lenny Kravitz is just a goddamn personality thief. All that 'talent' he supposedly has is used on either trying to be Jimi or Marvin Gaye. Fuck him!

Aja on 6/2/2006 at 23:14

Quote Posted by BlackErtai

Oh, and Robert Walter's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ALCG56/sr=1-1/qid=1139121659/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-8384549-0775905?%5Fencoding=UTF8">Super Heavy Organ</a>. That album/band is just way too fun to not listen to every once in awhile. Go old new-orleans based groves along with some old Greyboy Allstars type material. If you like good, organ driven funk songs, this is the album for you.

I don't know if you've heard it or not, but you might like (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002QO4B8/sr=1-1/qid=1139267513/ref=pd_bbs_1/102-7545195-4621714?%5Fencoding=UTF8) End of the World Party. It's not Robert Walter, but it's got a great keyboard esthetic.

edit.. wait a second, have I already recommended this to you before?

Renault on 6/2/2006 at 23:41

Live - Mental Jewelry: I love the sound of a great alternative band just before they get popular.

The White Stripes - De Stijl: Same thing.

Jack Johnson - Brushfire Fairytales: Love his smooth delivery.

Ministry - Filth Pig: There was this short period last week where I was REALLY REALLY ANGRY...

Keane - Hopes & Fears: One of those rare albums where EVERY song is good.