ariich's DARK TO LIGHT roulette (v8) - Post-roulette updates (ongoing)

[King Puppies and the Acid Guppies]

Posting from my phone

Am I the only one here who posts exclusively from their phone?

Nope. 95% of the time I’m posting from my phone.

95% of the time I'm posting from my PC, which is ironic because I'm posting this from my phone 

[Buddyhunter1]

I post from my phone sometimes but this website isn't exactly designed for it, let's be real.

[Stadler]

1. This is a very pleasant surprise - unexpectedly delicate, warm and emotive.

9. This is rather different to what I was expecting based on your description and what I know of the artist - I suspect these warm mellow vibes are more my thing.

16. Always found this singer quite bland, but the music here seems pretty engaging and more tasteful than other stuff I’ve heard him in.

[twosuitsluke]

I post from my phone sometimes but this website isn't exactly designed for it, let's be real.

This is true, but my life isn't exactly designed to allow me to sit at a computer often (other than when I'm working but I can't get away with posting here from my work computer).

[ariich]

Reaper, rom and Sacul, I'm afraid not.

Stadler - yes!

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Round 2 first impressions

[Stadler – Whitesnake] 1. This is a very pleasant surprise - unexpectedly delicate, warm and emotive.

2. Modern music with very classic stylings and some cool vibes - I like it but I don't know if I love it.

[TAC – Lumsk] 3. Pretty different to anything else you’ve ever sent me but still hitting a lot of the right notes - quite thoughtful, grand and harmonically rich.

[luke – King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard] 4. Jazzier than I was expecting, which is a cool twist, although in other regards this is pretty much what I was expecting.

[Litho – Phil Keaggy] 5. Might be slightly noodley and narrow to be the sort of thing I’d want to listen to regularly, but it’s full of great playing and lovely music.

[Crow – Gang of Youths] 6. Nice upbeat indie that seems to avoid getting too sappy with interesting instrumentation and warm vocals.

[faizoff – Nine Inch Nails] 7. A little different to what I might have expected; a cool selection of songs that are moodier than most this round but with a nice groove to them.

[HOF – The Pearlfishers] 8. There’s a nice mix of organic sounds and synthesisers, with some great moments, although my enjoyment at each point depended quite a lot on the strength of the vocals.

9. This is rather different to what I was expecting based on your description and what I know of the artist - I suspect these warm mellow vibes are more my thing.

[lonestar – Band-Maid] 10. Some nice hooks here, though I feel a lot more could have been done with the arrangements.

11. This is some nice elegant prog, if a little more traditional that I might have expected and possibly lacking a clear focal point.

[jingle – Rik Emmett] 12. Not sure I was expecting anything quite this cheesy, but you know what, it’s not unpleasant.

13. Trippy, experimental and gorgeously soulful - what’s not to love?

[Evermind – The Wishing Tree] 14. Very pretty and peaceful - not much stood out, but I’m not sure it needs to.

[soupy – Lana Del Rey] 15. I enjoyed these songs but they didn’t all jump out and grab me - as pop goes it feels quite subtle so I’m interested to see what happens with further listens.

16. Always found this singer quite bland, but the music here seems pretty engaging and more tasteful than other stuff I’ve heard him in.

17. Not convinced by all the vocals, but definitely feeling the music, the downtempo vibe and the creative use of different sounds and styles.

[Luoto – Rioghan] 18. Taking advantage of the theme’s caveat to send something surprisingly punchy and dramatic, although it was some of the lighter moments that I found most compelling.

[nick_z – Meer] 19. This ranges from really rather lovely to quite dramatic, all of it very engaging and elegantly produced.

20. Reminds me of a couple of other bands I like, if maybe with a little less of the features that most attract me to each of those.

21. The music is rich and gorgeous at times, though I think - and I rarely feel this way - that I might have liked some of it more without the vocals.

[Elite – Chano Dominguez] 22. Not a style I listen to much, but this is full of nice vibes and classy playing.

23. The broad style isn’t especially unique, but it’s done really well - great sound and lovely production with a mix of influences thrown in.

[King – The Avett Brothers] 24. This may not have blown me away, but it was a very pleasant and pretty uplifting listen - simple but effective.

[Glasser]

Posting from my phone

Am I the only one here who posts exclusively from their phone?

I don't have a cellphone. Truth. I got rid of it in 2019.

[wolfking]

Not much left and still can't pick......16 or 23?

[Glasser]

20 or 23?

[Buddyhunter1]

13 or 21?

[romdrums]

Process of elimination leaves me with 13,20 or 23 then.

[faizoff]

Posting from my phone

Am I the only one here who posts exclusively from their phone?

Nope. 95% of the time I’m posting from my phone.

95% of the time I'm posting from my PC, which is ironic because I'm posting this from my phone 

Same here, rarely post from my phone. Site has to be pinch zoomed to read on the phone, doesn't re-scale according to device or resolution.

[ariich]

I'll put you guys out of your misery.

Again the usual caveat that these are first impressions only!

Round 2 first impressions

[Stadler – Whitesnake] 1. This is a very pleasant surprise - unexpectedly delicate, warm and emotive.

[Glasser – Legacy Pilots] 2. Modern music with very classic stylings and some cool vibes - I like it but I don't know if I love it.

[TAC – Lumsk] 3. Pretty different to anything else you’ve ever sent me but still hitting a lot of the right notes - quite thoughtful, grand and harmonically rich.

[luke – King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard] 4. Jazzier than I was expecting, which is a cool twist, although in other regards this is pretty much what I was expecting.

[Litho – Phil Keaggy] 5. Might be slightly noodley and narrow to be the sort of thing I’d want to listen to regularly, but it’s full of great playing and lovely music.

[Crow – Gang of Youths] 6. Nice upbeat indie that seems to avoid getting too sappy with interesting instrumentation and warm vocals.

[faizoff – Nine Inch Nails] 7. A little different to what I might have expected; a cool selection of songs that are moodier than most this round but with a nice groove to them.

[HOF – The Pearlfishers] 8. There’s a nice mix of organic sounds and synthesisers, with some great moments, although my enjoyment at each point depended quite a lot on the strength of the vocals.

[seneca – The Killers] 9. This is rather different to what I was expecting based on your description and what I know of the artist - I suspect these warm mellow vibes are more my thing.

[lonestar – Band-Maid] 10. Some nice hooks here, though I feel a lot more could have been done with the arrangements.

[Vmadera – The Cyberiam] 11. This is some nice elegant prog, if a little more traditional that I might have expected and possibly lacking a clear focal point.

[jingle – Rik Emmett] 12. Not sure I was expecting anything quite this cheesy, but you know what, it’s not unpleasant.

[Sacul – Sohn] 13. Trippy, experimental and gorgeously soulful - what’s not to love?

[Evermind – The Wishing Tree] 14. Very pretty and peaceful - not much stood out, but I’m not sure it needs to.

[soupy – Lana Del Rey] 15. I enjoyed these songs but they didn’t all jump out and grab me - as pop goes it feels quite subtle so I’m interested to see what happens with further listens.

[wolfking – Elegy] 16. Always found this singer quite bland, but the music here seems pretty engaging and more tasteful than other stuff I’ve heard him in.

[Buddy – death's dynamic shroud] 17. Not convinced by all the vocals, but definitely feeling the music, the downtempo vibe and the creative use of different sounds and styles.

[Luoto – Rioghan] 18. Taking advantage of the theme’s caveat to send something surprisingly punchy and dramatic, although it was some of the lighter moments that I found most compelling.

[nick_z – Meer] 19. This ranges from really rather lovely to quite dramatic, all of it very engaging and elegantly produced.

[romdrums – Monobody] 20. Reminds me of a couple of other bands I like, if maybe with a little less of the features that most attract me to each of those.

[Puppies – Amesoeurs] 21. The music is rich and gorgeous at times, though I think - and I rarely feel this way - that I might have liked some of it more without the vocals.

[Elite – Chano Dominguez] 22. Not a style I listen to much, but this is full of nice vibes and classy playing.

[Reaper – Jakub Zytecki] 23. The broad style isn’t especially unique, but it’s done really well - great sound and lovely production with a mix of influences thrown in.

[King – The Avett Brothers] 24. This may not have blown me away, but it was a very pleasant and pretty uplifting listen - simple but effective.

[Buddyhunter1]

The vocal samples are a bit weird at first yeah but I'm hoping they grow on you, they make the songs so much more memorable and catchy.

[wolfking]

Actually, yeah I can see number 16 now.    Consortium Project never really got me going so I agree on this album he is way more enjoyable.  I'll have to revisit the CP album I have though.

[TAC]

Stadler gets the coveted #1 Impression.

[nick_z]

Stadler gets the coveted #1 Impression.

 

[Glasser]

Stadler gets the coveted #1 Impression.

Yeah but at least its Whitesnake. 

[Glasser]

I love Kade choosing Elegy, so good! I love the first 3 albums a shit ton and Primal Instinct (acoustic ep with older songs) with Ian singing them. State Of Mind is my fave heavier album with Ian.

[wolfking]

I love Kade choosing Elegy, so good! I love the first 3 albums a shit ton and Primal Instinct (acoustic ep with older songs) with Ian singing them. State Of Mind is my fave heavier album with Ian.

Easily.

[jingle.boy]

I love Kade choosing Elegy, so good! I love the first 3 albums a shit ton and Primal Instinct (acoustic ep with older songs) with Ian singing them. State Of Mind is my fave heavier album with Ian.

Easily.

Agreed. That album is the “hit” in my “hit and hiss” statement of Parry-era Elegy. I listened to their debut this morning. Pretty raw production, and I’m not sure I was a fan of the vox, but musically, it was most excellent.

I definitely prefer CP as a whole over Elegy. The contributions from Kamelot and VP members helps, for sure.

[wolfking]

I love Kade choosing Elegy, so good! I love the first 3 albums a shit ton and Primal Instinct (acoustic ep with older songs) with Ian singing them. State Of Mind is my fave heavier album with Ian.

Easily.

Agreed. That album is the “hit” in my “hit and hiss” statement of Parry-era Elegy. I listened to their debut this morning. Pretty raw production, and I’m not sure I was a fan of the vox, but musically, it was most excellent.

I definitely prefer CP as a whole over Elegy. The contributions from Kamelot and VP members helps, for sure.

As I said, I only have one.....maybe part 3....anyway, I remember it being quite heavy.  Might have to revisit after revisiting this Elegy album.

[King Puppies and the Acid Guppies]

Wow, 21 was the last one I would have guessed 

[Elite]

??: Chan_ D__in_ue_
    1: Skylark
    2: F_ur
    3: But Not For Me
    4: All The Things You Are

Probably Elite based on some of these being standards, probably some modern jazz guitarist I've heard of but haven't gotten around to listening to yet. 

I’m pretty sure there’s no guitar on the entire album these songs came from

[ariich]

Round 2 comparisons
Comparisons to the previous round, indicative and subject to change.
As ever, ups and downs show only direction, not scale. Could be 0.1, could be 1.0.

Crow v
wolfking v
Buddy v
Evermind v
soupy v
Litho v
Sacul ^
Luoto ^
luke v
TAC ^
nick_z ^
jingle v
Glasser v
Vmadera =
romdrums ^
Stadler ^
Puppies ^
lonestar ^
Elite ^
Reaper ^
seneca ^
HOF ^
king ^
faizoff ^

[wolfking]

Not unexpected after a good round 1 score.

[lonestar]

 

Was getting nervous based on that milquetoast impression...

[ariich]

Was getting nervous based on that milquetoast impression...

indicative and subject to change.

[King Postwhore]

A mods prerogative.

[TAC]

A mods prerogative.

Ass kisser.

[King Postwhore]

You dummy. I was mocking him. A girls prerogative. 

Strike him a point Rich for being a dumbass.

[TAC]

 

[ariich]

Tim vv

[jingle.boy]

Not unexpected after a good round 1 score.

My thoughts exactly.  Congrats to Lucas for the Round 2 lead.

[Glasser]

[faizoff]

I'm surprised I didn't go lower