The TAC Roulette V.5...DTF Faves..WTF Am I Missing?? MastoDONE!

[TAC]

Probably considered by most as Haken's wussy song but I absolutely love Earthrise. It's in my top 5 tracks by Haken.

That’s the third song I considered sending. Didn’t think TAC would like it, but I think it’s pretty great.

Then it's guaranteed TAC won't like it.

[ariich]

This is not the roulette to have emotional investment. 

 



Just kidding. I appreciate your comments and I'll chew on them a bit!

But honestly don't worry, there's no emotional investment here in the sense that I'd have had no problem whatsoever if Haken simply hadn't been for you at all. Thankfully so, otherwise I'd have been hurting from Chad and Kade's onslaught. But it's always really nice when someone gets enjoyment out of something you love, so I'm just happy about that.

And then I just thought I'd offer some reflections on the recent comments, but not trying to convince anyone of anything, just offering my perspective.

[HOF]

Probably considered by most as Haken's wussy song but I absolutely love Earthrise. It's in my top 5 tracks by Haken.

That’s the third song I considered sending. Didn’t think TAC would like it, but I think it’s pretty great.

Then it's guaranteed TAC won't like it.

Didn’t stop me from sending the other two though!

 

[TAC]

And then I just thought I'd offer some reflections on the recent comments, but not trying to convince anyone of anything, just offering my perspective.

There's nothing that I have ever liked more than talking with friends about music.

Probably considered by most as Haken's wussy song but I absolutely love Earthrise. It's in my top 5 tracks by Haken.

That’s the third song I considered sending. Didn’t think TAC would like it, but I think it’s pretty great.

Then it's guaranteed TAC won't like it.

Didn’t stop me from sending the other two though!

 

Didn't stop me from not liking the other two though!

 

[ariich]

And then I just thought I'd offer some reflections on the recent comments, but not trying to convince anyone of anything, just offering my perspective.

There's nothing that I have ever liked more than talking with friends about music.

Totally. I mean, that's why we all keep coming back to this forum, right?

anyway results when

[HOF]

And then I just thought I'd offer some reflections on the recent comments, but not trying to convince anyone of anything, just offering my perspective.

There's nothing that I have ever liked more than talking with friends about music.

Probably considered by most as Haken's wussy song but I absolutely love Earthrise. It's in my top 5 tracks by Haken.

That’s the third song I considered sending. Didn’t think TAC would like it, but I think it’s pretty great.

Then it's guaranteed TAC won't like it.

Didn’t stop me from sending the other two though!

 

Didn't stop me from not liking the other two though!

 

As fully anticipated!

[TAC]

anyway results when

No sooner than Thursday, but likely Friday. I'm roughing out some writeups today. Got 6 done already.
I have even formatted my Results post...bolding/underlining/italicizing...

I have tomorrow off, but I have to take my wife into Boston for a doctor's appointment, and she ended up taking the day off, so sitting on my ass all day DTFing might be a challenge.

[King Postwhore]

Honey, I have no time to talk in the waiting room.  I have grades to finish.

[faizoff]

Probably considered by most as Haken's wussy song but I absolutely love Earthrise. It's in my top 5 tracks by Haken.

That’s the third song I considered sending. Didn’t think TAC would like it, but I think it’s pretty great.

Then it's guaranteed TAC won't like it.

Lmao already knew what the response would be even before sending it.

[TAC]

Guys, what is the deal with 1985? What's it about? Why 1985?

[Buddyhunter1]

I can name at least three 80s-inspired songs that are named 1985, idk it's just right in the middle of the decade and sounds cool I guess

[TAC]

I can name at least three 80s-inspired songs that are named 1985, idk it's just right in the middle of the decade and sounds cool I guess

Three?

[Buddyhunter1]

I can name at least three 80s-inspired songs that are named 1985, idk it's just right in the middle of the decade and sounds cool I guess

Three?

Haken
Kvelertak
Sabrepulse

[TAC]

Sabrepulse?

[TAC]

For everyone:

I wanted to ask..

Rank the 6 Haken albums.


Top 5 Devin albums?

[faizoff]

For everyone:

I wanted to ask..

Rank the 6 Haken albums.

Affinity
The Mountain
Vector/Virus
Restoration EP
Visions
Aquarius

I'm into their newer stuff a lot more than the older stuff. Not that any of it's bad.

[Buddyhunter1]

Top 5 Devin albums?

In no particular order:
Addicted
Ocean Machine
Deconstruction
Accelerated Evolution
Epicloud

If you're including SYL then Alien would kick either Ocean Machine, Accelerated Evolution or Epicloud out.

But honestly, if you're looking for the best starting place it really depends on which part of his sound resonates with you the most.

If you like his poppier, more straightforward side: Addicted or Epicloud
If you want something heavier and crazier: Deconstruction or the Ziltoid albums
If you want something proggier: Ocean Machine, Terria

Aaaand if you want to check out his quieter albums (which you should because they're good), try Ki, Casualties Of Cool or even Ghost.

[TAC]

I dropped the needle on the Sabrepulse 1985.

[TAC]

Top 5 Devin albums?

In no particular order:
Addicted
Ocean Machine
Deconstruction
Accelerated Evolution
Epicloud

If you're including SYL then Alien would kick either Ocean Machine, Accelerated Evolution or Epicloud out.

But honestly, if you're looking for the best starting place it really depends on which part of his sound resonates with you the most.

If you like his poppier, more straightforward side: Addicted or Epicloud
If you want something heavier and crazier: Deconstruction or the Ziltoid albums
If you want something proggier: Ocean Machine, Terria

Aaaand if you want to check out his quieter albums (which you should because they're good), try Ki, Casualties Of Cool or even Ghost.

Thanks Buddy. that's a great breakdown. I promise I am on the Devin path after this roulette.




Hey, you still on for the DT show?

[Buddyhunter1]

I dropped the needle on the Sabrepulse 1985.

I never said it was a recommendation.

Thanks Buddy. that's a great breakdown. I promise I am on the Devin path after this roulette.

Hey, you still on for the DT show?

Yup!

[TAC]

I'm so glad they moved it. No worse night of the entire year to drive into Boston than the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Plus, I would've had to be at work at 5am the next day.

A Friday night now! Yes!! My son will be going with me. He'll be 19 by the time of the show.



Wild we're sitting right next to each other!

[HOF]

Guys, what is the deal with 1985? What's it about? Why 1985?

I have no idea but always assumed it was some sort of Tron/The Matrix type of thing.

[TAC]

Guys, what is the deal with 1985? What's it about? Why 1985?

I have no idea but always assumed it was some sort of Tron/Matrix type of thing.

Tron?

I dropped the needle on the Sabrepulse 1985.

I never said it was a recommendation.

Under what circumstance would you ever listen to something like this?

In the car?
Working out?
Bathing the cats?
WTF??

[HOF]

From Wikipedia:

Affinity covers subjects such as the evolution of computing and humanity, the relationship between man and machine, human behavior and modern society, and it also asks if "artificial intelligence will ever surpass the human capacity to create/recreate life".[4][5][6] When asked if it was a concept album, the vocalist Ross Jennings said that it "is more like a soundtrack to a series of recurring themes than an actual concept album." He also said that none of the band members "feel like we've made our best work yet, let alone 'made it'. So that urge to produce something better than last time will always be there."[4]

[TAC]

Cool, thanks, HOF.

[Crow]

Rank the 6 Haken albums.

The Mountain
Aquarius
Visions
----the demos, tbh
Affinity
----Restoration
Vector
Virus

Top 5 Devin albums?

in no order, Ocean Machine, Terria, Ziltoid, Deconstruction, Casualties of Cool

[v_clortho]

To add to the Devin albums. Empath kind of covers all of his styles. Often in the same song.

for me.
1. Deconstruction
2. Terria
3. Syncestra
4. Empath
5. Ziltoid 2 - I'm sure this won't be a popular pick.

Thing is the bottom three could change from day to day depending on my mood. Top 2 are pretty much set though.

[lonestar]

Haken albums...

Crystalised (my favorite song of theirs)
The Mountain
Affinity
Visions
Aquarius
Virus
Vector

[TAC]

Crystalised (my favorite song of theirs)

Why didn't you send that instead of the crap you did?




 

[lonestar]

 

Didn't want to send an epic. It's almost 20 minutes long

[TAC]

Last four songs I have to rough out writeups are

Veil
Carousel
Nocturnal Conspiracy
Pareidolia

I have NO IDEA how Paradeidolia will end up..



Earlier, I mentioned my wife took the day off. Nope! I have to bring her to work after her Dr's appt, so....I should finish writeups tomorrow. I have a general ranking going. Just have to assign scores.

Shooting for Thursday results.


I'll post my Haken album rankings based on the scores, as soon as I have them ready.



I am taking note of the album rankings, especially the Devin rankings.

[TAC]

Honestly I woke up this morning and  wanted to hear Anneke song some Devin tunes.

I feel like my work here is complete.   

(Her latest solo album is a treasure as well.)

You did good, son.

I dropped the needle on that album. Maybe in 1996, but I'm not sure that's for me. Can I WATCH her sing it and listen to something else??

Anneke is good and all but honestly Ché is where it's at.

[King Puppies and the Acid Guppies]

No no no....

[Buddyhunter1]

No no no....

Ché is another vocalist Devin's worked with; she's on Casualties of Cool and a few spots on Ki and Empath. I like her voice even better than Anneke's.

[425]

For everyone:

I wanted to ask..

Rank the 6 Haken albums.

1. The Mountain
2. Aquarius

[Big gap]

3. Affinity
4. Virus
5. Visions
[Restoration]

[Medium-sized gap]

6. Vector

I only know two Devin albums, Transcendence and Epicloud, and I haven't listened to Epicloud enough to compare them.