Author Topic: What album are you listening to v.8 (Read 186082 times)

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #7385 on:** February 28, 2024, 01:12:37 PM »

David Gibson - Fellowship

The Realm · « **Reply #7386 on:** February 28, 2024, 01:16:21 PM »

Quote from: TAC on February 27, 2024, 07:53:14 PM

Spinning this tonight:
Defenent-Blind Guides Of The Blind

Clean vocal high energy classic metal. Has a NWOTHM feel to it. Young band from Finland. They look like kids, but I'm really enjoying this. Not sure if the hooks are strong enough but this album rocks.

I gave this album a couple of listens based on this write up and agree! Spot on TAC. Feels like it is from the 80s..

TAC · « **Reply #7387 on:** February 28, 2024, 01:18:53 PM »

Nice. I spun it again today in the doctor's waiting room. I'm really liking this. What Could Have Been starts out a little too close to The Unforgiven, but other than that, this is a fun listen.

The Realm · « **Reply #7388 on:** February 28, 2024, 01:38:02 PM »

Yeah, definitely a strong Metallica influence creeping in for that song. Trying to put my finger on what else this band reminds me of.

TheHoveringSojourn808 · « **Reply #7389 on:** February 28, 2024, 03:13:54 PM »

Elliott Smith - Elliott Smith

NoseofNicko · « **Reply #7390 on:** February 28, 2024, 08:58:58 PM »

The Darkness - Permission to Land

Surprised by how much I like this.

NoseofNicko · « **Reply #7391 on:** February 28, 2024, 11:38:56 PM »

Miles Davis - Kind of Blue

nick_z · « **Reply #7392 on:** February 29, 2024, 05:54:08 AM »

That Firewind S/T is really nice. Any recommendations from the good people here on other good albums of theirs to check out? I see they've been around for a minute...

ReaperKK · « **Reply #7393 on:** February 29, 2024, 06:09:32 AM »

Slope - Freak Dreams

nick_z · « **Reply #7394 on:** February 29, 2024, 06:47:04 AM »

Quote from: ReaperKK on February 29, 2024, 06:09:32 AM

Slope - Freak Dreams

What did you think?

ReaperKK · « **Reply #7395 on:** February 29, 2024, 06:49:36 AM »

I love it! I got a few more songs left but it's a great album. It sounds like it belongs in the early to mid 90's

twosuitsluke · « **Reply #7396 on:** February 29, 2024, 06:56:35 AM »

Quote from: nick_z on February 29, 2024, 06:47:04 AM

Quote from: ReaperKK on February 29, 2024, 06:09:32 AM
Slope - Freak Dreams

What did you think?

Quote from: ReaperKK on February 29, 2024, 06:49:36 AM

I love it! I got a few more songs left but it's a great album. It sounds like it belongs in the early to mid 90's

I had a listen through twice this week, being the 'new music' whore that I am. It is pretty much exactly as you described Nick. Not exactly breaking new ground but definitely enjoyable. I don't really listen to music in this style anymore, I just go back and hit the classics if I want this sound.

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #7397 on:** February 29, 2024, 07:17:45 AM »

MAMOGI - MAMOGI

billboy73 · « **Reply #7398 on:** February 29, 2024, 07:34:05 AM »

Quote from: nick_z on February 29, 2024, 05:54:08 AM

That Firewind S/T is really nice. Any recommendations from the good people here on other good albums of theirs to check out? I see they've been around for a minute...

Nice, I listened to the Dissimulator album again yesterday too. I freaking love that album!

nick_z · « **Reply #7399 on:** February 29, 2024, 08:08:13 AM »

Quote from: billboy73 on February 29, 2024, 07:34:05 AM

Nice, I listened to the Dissimulator album again yesterday too. I freaking love that album!

Yep, it's a good one! The one-two opening shot of Neural Hack and Warped, in particular, is a blast.

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #7400 on:** February 29, 2024, 08:27:08 AM »

Steely Dan - Aja

nick_z · « **Reply #7401 on:** February 29, 2024, 08:31:44 AM »

From vocalist of Polish band Rosk (not really familiar with them, I believe they are post-metal/rock or something), this is quite beautiful. Not breaking much new ground, in the vein of melancholic singer/songwriter music, the instrumentation is pretty sparse, mostly piano and some strings, plus the occasional beat - see the title track, one of my favorite tunes in here, btw...the main piano theme reminds me of Weather System-era Anathema.

Other than that, I can hear some Yann Tiersen influence here and there. Obviously not the right thing if you are looking for some energetic music

but, honestly, this is actually very engaging and just the right length.

HOF · « **Reply #7402 on:** February 29, 2024, 08:48:50 AM »

Fleetwood Mac - Tusk

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #7403 on:** February 29, 2024, 09:08:45 AM »

Clifford Brown and Max Roach - Study in Brown

Sacul · « **Reply #7404 on:** February 29, 2024, 09:51:35 AM »

Almost done with Charly's main discography, and can't believe I haven't encountered a bad album yet - weakest ones so far have been a 3.5 out of 5 at most. Truly one of the world's greatest musicians, barely known outside my country and some places of Latin America.

Grappler · « **Reply #7405 on:** February 29, 2024, 10:09:11 AM »

Quote from: nick_z on February 29, 2024, 05:54:08 AM

That Firewind S/T is really nice. Any recommendations from the good people here on other good albums of theirs to check out? I see they've been around for a minute...

Allegiance is my favorite album of theirs, and others seem to like the follow up (The Premonition). They have a new album out tomorrow with the same singer as the self-titled.

nick_z · « **Reply #7406 on:** February 29, 2024, 10:54:08 AM »

Quote from: Grappler on February 29, 2024, 10:09:11 AM

Quote from: nick_z on February 29, 2024, 05:54:08 AM
That Firewind S/T is really nice. Any recommendations from the good people here on other good albums of theirs to check out? I see they've been around for a minute...

Allegiance is my favorite album of theirs, and others seem to like the follow up (The Premonition). They have a new album out tomorrow with the same singer as the self-titled.

Thank you! Yes, I saw there's a new coming, with Herbie Langhans on vocals...he's great on the S/T. I'm seeing there's been quite the revolving door of singers throughout their history...

Grappler · « **Reply #7407 on:** February 29, 2024, 11:24:03 AM »

Quote from: nick_z on February 29, 2024, 10:54:08 AM

Quote from: Grappler on February 29, 2024, 10:09:11 AM
Quote from: nick_z on February 29, 2024, 05:54:08 AM
That Firewind S/T is really nice. Any recommendations from the good people here on other good albums of theirs to check out? I see they've been around for a minute...

Allegiance is my favorite album of theirs, and others seem to like the follow up (The Premonition). They have a new album out tomorrow with the same singer as the self-titled.

Thank you! Yes, I saw there's a new coming, with Herbie Langhans on vocals...he's great on the S/T. I'm seeing there's been quite the revolving door of singers throughout their history...

Haha yeah, Apollo Papathanasio was their longest tenured singer, appearing on 4 albums (including those I mentioned). I think they're a pretty consistent band, but my favorites are definitely Allegiance and the self-titled.

HOF · « **Reply #7408 on:** February 29, 2024, 11:49:48 AM »

Big Big Train - The Likes of Us

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #7409 on:** February 29, 2024, 12:25:04 PM »

Sleepytime Gorilla Museum - Of Natural History

nick_z · « **Reply #7410 on:** February 29, 2024, 01:02:24 PM »

Quote from: HOF on February 29, 2024, 11:49:48 AM

Big Big Train - The Likes of Us

How is it?

nick_z · « **Reply #7411 on:** February 29, 2024, 03:01:00 PM »

In a power/power-related mood...

That Excalion album is really good. I had enjoyed their 2017 album, Dream Alive, then saw they released something last year (maybe I checked it out, maybe not, I had it saved...), finally I gave it a proper shot. Melodic power, but with some decent crunch and some prominent keyboards as well. More on the "dramatic" than the "happy" side. Maaaybe a little bit of Angel Dust, although not as heavy. Real nice vocals and melodies. Even the slower, more ballad-y tracks work. Definitely recommended.

HOF · « **Reply #7412 on:** February 29, 2024, 03:21:52 PM »

Quote from: nick_z on February 29, 2024, 01:02:24 PM

Quote from: HOF on February 29, 2024, 11:49:48 AM
Big Big Train - The Likes of Us

How is it?

Sounds great. Need more listens to give a deeper opinion, but enjoyed it on first spin!

Bluefish · « **Reply #7413 on:** February 29, 2024, 03:40:31 PM »

Bluefish · « **Reply #7414 on:** February 29, 2024, 03:41:11 PM »

Bluefish · « **Reply #7415 on:** February 29, 2024, 03:42:04 PM »

TheHoveringSojourn808 · « **Reply #7416 on:** February 29, 2024, 03:52:15 PM »

elliott smith - either/or

one of the best songwriters names his album in inspiration of one of the best philosophers

Peter Mc · « **Reply #7417 on:** February 29, 2024, 06:19:34 PM »

Never heard of these before but this is pretty great. Instrumental psychedelic prog rock/metal. Super atmospheric, melodic prog music. Kali Yuga is a probably my favourite on the album so far.

ReaperKK · « **Reply #7418 on:** March 01, 2024, 06:25:21 AM »

Fink - Distance And Time

TheHoveringSojourn808 · « **Reply #7419 on:** March 01, 2024, 07:33:14 AM »

Yard Act - Where's My Utopia?

not in love with it

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Author Topic: What album are you listening to v.8 (Read 186082 times)