twosuitslukeMy Chemical Romance - Disenchanted
This has been quite the grower for me, as I had initially thought it was a nice track but wasn't connecting with it on an emotional level. Now I think I do, and damn, what a tune, packed with so much emotion and feeling - I particularly love the wailings at 3:30, so touching. Although the production is bricked to death, I can still feel the instruments just fine for the most part, and the mix of heavy guitars with acoustic ones works quite well. Lyrics are pretty heartfelt and moving, which might come to a surprise to me since I had always dismissed these emo bands as not having good lyricism.
So, all in all, a great song, only to go into...
4.25My Chemical Romance - Famous Last Words
...this. I've got to preface this though, by saying that, some days ago, when listening to this out loud, something changed on me.
I was probably editing some photos while jamming this round's playlist, and I began to pick up on the lyrics. In particular the lines "
I am not afraid to keep on living", and "
Nothing you can say can stop me going home" - I had been reflecting lately on what home means, and was tasked with finding 3 ways to go back home. And, in ways I don't understand, many things just clicked in place, as one of the answers emerged before me: gratitude.
I've had a rough time since my grandfather passed away almost a year ago, as I was making a photo project about him, and although I had it clear that I wanted to make it a book not about grief but as a celebration of his persona, I couldn't look at pictures of him without feeling deeply nostalgic. I still can't believe he's not here, but, somehow, listening to this song, it made me realize that gratitude is the way forward. I know it's quite a tangential thing, and it might not have anything to do with what the song even is about, but it happened. Now I'm trying to apply this to my day to day life, and it's been helping a lot. So, heh, thanks for this, man.
Oh, so about the song...
Damn, an even more powerful tune than the last one! I must say I absolutely adore the chorus here, but the whole thing has this sense of finality to it, of a closer to a story (I haven't looked up what this album is about). That section right in the middle of the song, before the breakdown, it's quite intense and I love it, but then it begins building up and the lyrics start hitting home, hard. Like, real hard, and it just makes for a very climatic and chilling ending. Wow.
I never had an emo phase growing up - I jumped straight into prog and wacky stuff, but it was always the most moving music that I kept coming back to, and these days, that remains as true as ever. I genuinely think this is one of the best things I've ever received in a roulette, and I'm actually glad I
procrastinated took some time off, else this might have not grown on me like it did. Seems you really left your best for last, huh
4.75Buddyhunter1death's dynamic shroud - American Candy
Love how this song just goes straight into the nostalgic, videogame-y synths, and keeps that same vibe throughout the whole thing despite changing of sounds quite a bit. In particular I love the chorus here, filled with much emotion, and then the sax is just awesome. This track has a gazillion layers of stuff going on at once, and never gets boring at all. I don't understand how this is just track 2 instead of the album closer, but I guess it must make more sense in context - it's just too intense for that placement.
Although I loved this from the first listen, I must say it reaaaally ended up growing on me a bit more and I think this is your best submission. Just a magnificent song, and can't wait to delve more into this group, as I had dismissed them as a boring vaporwave act.
4.75death's dynamic shroud - Infinite Staralgia
A great song here, kinda reminds me of Beach House but actually interesting
. Lovely atmosphere, and although it remains fairly same-y throughout the whole thing, it slowly adds up new sounds and keeps it super hypnotic and emotional. Really lovely stuff.
I've taken a look at this act's RYM page and what in the name of fuck how do they have 58 albums
. Well, I guess you're my official guide to them now, what should I listen to, besides the albums these songs come from?
4.25ariichNellie McKay - There You Are In Me
This is a pretty intriguing song, with a pretty epic feel to it and some sad lyrics. I love the piano and the vocal delivery, and just as it was building up momentum, it went back down, and ended WTF. It's less than 3 mins long, and although quite intense, I really wanted to hear more!
4Joan Baez - Diamonds and Rust
Yet another very heartfelt and emotional song, about an old relationship I think. I love the delicate guitar layering, the subtle synths, and just the whole vibe of this - it exudes sadness and melancholy. Wonderful lyrics too. I haven't got much else to say, other than I'm looking forward to checking this artist out more now, as I don't think I've ever listened to her before.
4.25ScoreboardBuddyhunter1 63.25
twosuitsluke 62.75
ariich 60.75
Well, thanks for playing everyone! This was a great roulette, despite the long-ass time it took me to complete each round, thanks for bearing with me
. Got loads of stuff to check out now, and I'll begin right now, so keep an eye on here, as I'll update this thread with what I delve into. Oh, and of course...