Kattelox's Album Roulette - Party Time! Excellent! v. FIN

[Stadler]

And all that's fine, I think.  But if someone asked you to score it, maybe it was in a roulette, there's nothing wrong with you giving it a low score. What else can you give something that you dislike that much?  If the band told you it was their best song/album and they did exactly what they meant to, would that make it more listenable to you?

I'd give it a score based  on whether I like it.  That's all I can do.   I know with my roulette there was some controversy, but I went with what resonates with me.   I thought Lorde was sort of pretentious.  I don't really like pretentious, so she suffered in MY rating.   I thought Devin Townsend was everything I love about music.   Power, passion, precision, fun, emotional, melodic, rhythmic... it blew me away then and blows me away now.   That's all I can do, and so I support KTLX and his 10's.    He should give me one, though.   He's losing credibility by not.       

[Crow]

I'm expecting to get a score this round, don't disappoint me

[The Walrus]

The 9s and 9.5s aren't far off from 10s either honestly, like, IQ and Sleep Party People could go toe to toe with David Gilmour and that Radiohead album for my tastes. Hell a 9.5 could become a 10 over time, or a 9, it's just all how much time favors it. There's only a small handful of albums submitted that I have no interest in returning to so far, everything else is a guaranteed journey for me

[Crow]

Return to brand new until it kills you 

[The Walrus]

What's that? Play more Hospice by The Antlers? You got it 

[Crow]

To be fair, that is genuinely a better album so w/e

[King Puppies and the Acid Guppies]

I'm getting the sinking feeling that Jeff Buckley may not resonate with KTLX the way thought it might when I initially sent it.... I'm hoping for at least a 7/10 though.

[The Walrus]

If it's any consolation there isn't a single clunker this round.

I'll post some snips tomorrow

[Crow]

Sending deathspell omega next round then 

[King Puppies and the Acid Guppies]

Sending deathspell omega next round then 

I was going to send that. I guess we both technically could. 

[The Walrus]

I've decided to do a follow-up post after the final round with my final thoughts on each person's submissions. But for now, here's a tease for Saturday's results...

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1. Cool album with strong hooks that I really enjoy. Singer has a pleasant voice. I'm surprised I haven't heard of this group before.

2. For me, there is a very thin line in this genre that separates the good from bad, and it doesn't take much to bring the whole thing down. This lands safely on the 'good' side.

3. There are so many moments on this album that remind me of my own playing and songwriting, when I dabble in it. I feel like I "get" this album, and it gets me.

4. Definitely one of a kind. This does not vibe with what I've always thought of the band - it's better, and way more adventurous than I anticipated.

5. Loads of really cool keyboards and some great, great instrumental work and vocal melodies. One of your best submissions.

6. Your favorite tracks on this album are my favorites, too. This is beautiful, expertly crafted music. Prog done right, to my ears. I love this album.

7. This kind of outfit tends to bore me easily, but the songs are energetic and infectious, and great for the gym.

8. I begged for different stuff and you delivered the goods. Super creative and kind of out there. One of my favorites of the whole roulette.

9. It took a few days of chewing on my thoughts, but I really warmed up to this after initially hating it. This is intense and more creative than a lot of prog metal bands - it's refreshing.

10. A nice, warm vibe seems to radiate from this record and I dig it a lot.

[Sacul]

2. For me, there is a very thin line in this genre that separates the good from bad, and it doesn't take much to bring the whole thing down. This lands safely on the 'good' side.

3. There are so many moments on this album that remind me of my own playing and songwriting, when I dabble in it. I feel like I "get" this album, and it gets me.

10. A nice, warm vibe seems to radiate from this record and I dig it a lot.

One of these, the rest don't fit Ommadawn at all

[The Walrus]

Are you right? Are you wrong? Who knows?! 

Very very good round, I am enjoying these a lot.

[Crow]

Could be so many of these but they're all positive so that's good 

1. maybe
2. ehh prob not
3. this seems like Jeff Buckley I dunno
4. no
5. most likely tbh
6. maybe? I have a review up for bent knee too so
7. no
8. god I hope
9. no
10. probably not

[jingle.boy]

I've decided to do a follow-up post after the final round with my final thoughts on each person's submissions. But for now, here's a tease for Saturday's results...

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1. Cool album with strong hooks that I really enjoy. Singer has a pleasant voice. I'm surprised I haven't heard of this group before.

2. For me, there is a very thin line in this genre that separates the good from bad, and it doesn't take much to bring the whole thing down. This lands safely on the 'good' side.

3. There are so many moments on this album that remind me of my own playing and songwriting, when I dabble in it. I feel like I "get" this album, and it gets me.

4. Definitely one of a kind. This does not vibe with what I've always thought of the band - it's better, and way more adventurous than I anticipated.

5. Loads of really cool keyboards and some great, great instrumental work and vocal melodies. One of your best submissions.

6. Your favorite tracks on this album are my favorites, too. This is beautiful, expertly crafted music. Prog done right, to my ears. I love this album.

7. This kind of outfit tends to bore me easily, but the songs are energetic and infectious, and great for the gym.

8. I begged for different stuff and you delivered the goods. Super creative and kind of out there. One of my favorites of the whole roulette.

9. It took a few days of chewing on my thoughts, but I really warmed up to this after initially hating it. This is intense and more creative than a lot of prog metal bands - it's refreshing.

10. A nice, warm vibe seems to radiate from this record and I dig it a lot.

I could be 2, 3 (not sure about your playing?), 5 (but I doubt it), 7 (but I doubt it), 9 (but I hope not!), or 10.

I'd bet next months paycheque that Puppies/Buckley is 8, and Lethean/DGM is 1

[Lethean]

I've decided to do a follow-up post after the final round with my final thoughts on each person's submissions. But for now, here's a tease for Saturday's results...

*     *     *

1. Cool album with strong hooks that I really enjoy. Singer has a pleasant voice. I'm surprised I haven't heard of this group before.

2. For me, there is a very thin line in this genre that separates the good from bad, and it doesn't take much to bring the whole thing down. This lands safely on the 'good' side.

3. There are so many moments on this album that remind me of my own playing and songwriting, when I dabble in it. I feel like I "get" this album, and it gets me.

4. Definitely one of a kind. This does not vibe with what I've always thought of the band - it's better, and way more adventurous than I anticipated.

5. Loads of really cool keyboards and some great, great instrumental work and vocal melodies. One of your best submissions.

6. Your favorite tracks on this album are my favorites, too. This is beautiful, expertly crafted music. Prog done right, to my ears. I love this album.

7. This kind of outfit tends to bore me easily, but the songs are energetic and infectious, and great for the gym.

8. I begged for different stuff and you delivered the goods. Super creative and kind of out there. One of my favorites of the whole roulette.

9. It took a few days of chewing on my thoughts, but I really warmed up to this after initially hating it. This is intense and more creative than a lot of prog metal bands - it's refreshing.

10. A nice, warm vibe seems to radiate from this record and I dig it a lot.

I could be 2, 3 (not sure about your playing?), 5 (but I doubt it), 7 (but I doubt it), 9 (but I hope not!), or 10.

I'd bet next months paycheque that Puppies/Buckley is 8, and Lethean/DGM is 1

How bout I take you up on the second part of your bet?  If DGM isn't #1, you can send me that check. 

[Crow]

 

[jingle.boy]

I'll also wager Stads/Queen is #4.  While hoping that I'm not #9, I'll hope (no offense pal) that #9 is Evermind/Karmakanic.  Gun to my head... I'll predict #2 for me.  Though it could easily be the other way around.

[King Puppies and the Acid Guppies]

I think mine could be 2, 3, 8, or 10.

[Elite]

Jingle, do you have a gambling problem? You’ve bet next months paycheck on three different occasions now

[jingle.boy]

Jingle, do you have a gambling problem? You’ve bet next months paycheck on three different occasions now

No, I'm just loaded.  I have more money than brains.



 

[ariich]

Well, 9 definitely isn't mine, but apart from that, I don't really know.

You're such a tease, Katt.

[Evermind]

I'll also wager Stads/Queen is #4.  While hoping that I'm not #9, I'll hope (no offense pal) that #9 is Evermind/Karmakanic.  Gun to my head... I'll predict #2 for me.  Though it could easily be the other way around.

I don't really think Karmakanic is prog metal, so I don't think #9 is mine.

I hope #6 is mine. I always mention my favourite tracks from the albums I sent.

[The Walrus]

Actually 9 is not prog metal. I didn't think about that interpretation, but what I mean is that that album sounds more progressive than some progressive music. 

[ariich]

In that case, any of them could be mine.

MAYBE IT'S ALL OF THEM AND YOU'RE JUST TROLLING ME

[Stadler]

I'll also wager Stads/Queen is #4.  While hoping that I'm not #9, I'll hope (no offense pal) that #9 is Evermind/Karmakanic.  Gun to my head... I'll predict #2 for me.  Though it could easily be the other way around.

That's my thought/hope as well.   

[The Walrus]

In that case, any of them could be mine.

MAYBE IT'S ALL OF THEM AND YOU'RE JUST TROLLING ME

[The Walrus]

Results tomorrow, as usual. I'd have them up tonight but I want to watch movies. Sue me. 

[Crow]

What movies 

[The Walrus]

What movies 

The Dark Tower (watching out of obligation as a massive Dark Tower fan)
Pirates of the Caribbean 5 (seen the other 4 so I gotta watch this too)
Dr. Strange ('cause Dr. Strange is awesome)
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (I don't know why I rented this)

[Crow]

I saw the first three pirates films but had no interest in the fourth so you're not obligated imo 

[The Walrus]

Eh, the fourth was all right. To be honest I'm not really a huge fan of the series, but they're enjoyable enough. I think the second was my favorite. The third had the coolest climax though, that whirlpool ship battle is just amazing.

[Sacul]

The Dark Tower (watching out of obligation as a massive Dark Tower fan)
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (I don't know why I rented this)

Because you needed some hatred in your life after loving my album so much

[home]

Alle in one evening? How do you not fall asleep?

[The Walrus]

The Dark Tower (watching out of obligation as a massive Dark Tower fan)
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (I don't know why I rented this)

Because you needed some hatred in your life after loving my album so much

 

Alle in one evening? How do you not fall asleep?

Nah, it's throughout the weekend. I just wrapped up The Dark Tower and am really fucking mad at how awful it is, so I'm going to the gym. Piece of traaaash