Best albums of 2016 (1 Viewer)

[JerseyToughGuys]

Record Company, Give it Back to You

Anyone?

Caught them at Mountain Jam. Was the surprise of the fest for me. Pretty badass.

 

[Hov34]

Re:  Margo Price

Thanks again for spotlighting her.  Really been digging her album.  Found out she is at a local bar/club in Nashville mid June and just picked up two tickets.  Looking forward to seeing her.

Update:  Saw her last night and she was phenomenal.  Such a good voice and songwriter. (writes with her husband who played a few with her).  The Mayor of Nashville was there last night as was her guest Mr. Eddie George.  Good night.

This is not my Video, but the best I could find from last night:  Black Rose  That's her husband in the hat.

 

[Jaysus]

Update:  Saw her last night and she was phenomenal.  Such a good voice and songwriter. (writes with her husband who played a few with her).  The Mayor of Nashville was there last night as was her guest Mr. Eddie George.  Good night.

This is not my Video, but the best I could find from last night:  Black Rose  That's her husband in the hat.

Great song to celebrate Ole' Waylon's birthday.   

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

One record that has my full interest is "Outer Heaven" by the Greys.    Anyone here know about this joint?   seems like what I know of tastes of some in here this would be a big hit. 

Track samples:

Blown Out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NSI7F7QEoI

No Star:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFhLEOtH6YM

From the Amazon editorial on Outer Heaven:

This is next on my list for consumption.   I'll report back after a couple listens, but all boned up over everything I've heard so far.   

This is probably my AOTY so far.     The Unwound comparison is very on-point for some songs -- Also some touches of the eyelid twitching out-of-tunery of old Polvo.   And of course, if Polvo and Unwound fit the bill , Sonic Youth isn't too far away.   But they have moments of ROCKING FASTER than any of the above mentioned bands.   Sort of Les Savy Fav-ish at times. 

 

[El Floppo]

One record that has my full interest is "Outer Heaven" by the Greys.    Anyone here know about this joint?   seems like what I know of tastes of some in here this would be a big hit. 

Track samples:

Blown Out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NSI7F7QEoI

No Star:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFhLEOtH6YM

From the Amazon editorial on Outer Heaven:

This is next on my list for consumption.   I'll report back after a couple listens, but all boned up over everything I've heard so far.   

This is probably my AOTY so far.     The Unwound comparison is very on-point for some songs -- Also some touches of the eyelid twitching out-of-tunery of old Polvo.   And of course, if Polvo and Unwound fit the bill , Sonic Youth isn't too far away.   But they have moments of ROCKING FASTER than any of the above mentioned bands.   Sort of Les Savy Fav-ish at times. 

Edited 4 hours ago by AhrnCityPahnder

 

[skol asylum]

I'm still kind of a spotify newbie. I started putting some of these albums on the last page in a playlist so i can explore later. Let's see if this link works:

https://open.spotify.com/user/netnautx/playlist/4lq9RRCzow2deS7E9j4Jwi

 

[Fiddles]

GOJIRA Today!!!!!

 

[Northern Voice]

The new, probably last  Tragically Hip album is out today. They haven't been as good as their 89-98 run for a while but still one solid album after another. The new one is apparently very good and produced by Kevin Drew.

Their lead singer, Gord Downie, was recently diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.

 

[psychobillies]

GOJIRA Today!!!!!

This one is definitely different.  I've heard half of it so far, can't wait to get to the rest of it.

 

[KarmaPolice]

GOJIRA Today!!!!!

:boner:

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Record Company, Give it Back to You

Anyone?

Caught them at Mountain Jam. Was the surprise of the fest for me. Pretty badass.

just checking this out based on your post.  Strongly approve.

 

[Nigel Tufnel]

I keep coming back to PUP and Parquet Courts. 

If you like blast beats, giant metal guitars, but you're not into Cookie Monster vocals or growls, check out Air by Astronoid. They take the  My Bloody Valentine (or something) route with the vocals. 

 

[E-Z Glider]

The new, probably last  Tragically Hip album is out today. They haven't been as good as their 89-98 run for a while but still one solid album after another. The new one is apparently very good and produced by Kevin Drew.

Their lead singer, Gord Downie, was recently diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.

:(  Grace Too was the greatest SNL performance of all time. Unfortunately, its no longer available for viewing. 


This video contains content from NBC Universal, who has blocked it on copyright grounds.

 

[Hov34]

I've been enjoying these albums this year:

Lake Street Dive - Side Pony (Got tickets for the Radio City Show in Oct)

Love them.  Going to see them at the Ryman in September.

Girl has some pipes:  https://youtu.be/gdRAcoD5Gt0?t=420

 

[El Floppo]

ah... the new BRONCHO is out (Double Vanity)... just dived in to the first song. been looking forward to this one... hope it's good.

eta: 3 songs in... none of the super-ear-worm-catchy hooks yet... good reverb/feedbacky 3 chord stuff, but their last two had a couple of songs on each that were real grabbers.

 

[El Floppo]

ah... the new BRONCHO is out (Double Vanity)... just dived in to the first song. been looking forward to this one... hope it's good.

eta: 3 songs in... none of the super-ear-worm-catchy hooks yet... good reverb/feedbacky 3 chord stuff, but their last two had a couple of songs on each that were real grabbers.

every song is basically the same... kinda disappointing. their first two each had a couple songs on them that were top 20 songs of the year for me. I couldn't tell you one from the next off of this new one.

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

Air by Astronoid 

:browndot:

 

[kupcho1]

ah... the new BRONCHO is out (Double Vanity)... just dived in to the first song. been looking forward to this one... hope it's good.

eta: 3 songs in... none of the super-ear-worm-catchy hooks yet... good reverb/feedbacky 3 chord stuff, but their last two had a couple of songs on each that were real grabbers.

I gave it a "meh" on first few listens.  

 

[Nigel Tufnel]

I keep coming back to PUP and Parquet Courts. 

If you like blast beats, giant metal guitars, but you're not into Cookie Monster vocals or growls, check out Air by Astronoid. They take the  My Bloody Valentine (or something) route with the vocals. 

I like this one but I was kinda off with the vocals. Can't place it. Sorta reminds me of Fang Island or some Scandinavian band. 

 

[Nigel Tufnel]

I like this one but I was kinda off with the vocals. Can't place it. Sorta reminds me of Fang Island or some Scandinavian band. 

Mew maybe?

 

[wazoo11]

http://reverbparty.com/stream-ty-segalls-new-band-goggs-full-album-now/

 

[El Floppo]

http://reverbparty.com/stream-ty-segalls-new-band-goggs-full-album-now/

I could be confusing Ty with some fo the other prolific white guys in indie... but this seems much harder than his usual stuff? two songs in and  

 

[wazoo11]

Angel Olsen, Shut up Kiss Me

Marissa Nadler - All the Colors of the Dark

 

[Steve Tasker]

Just now getting to White Lung. Good stuff. 

Absolutely loving this one.

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

Angel Olsen, Shut up Kiss Me

Marissa Nadler - All the Colors of the Dark

If you like these two, if you haven't already, check out Masterpiece by Big Thief.  Adrianne Lenker reminds me a lot of these two singers. Some excellent guitar as well.  Great album.

Paul

Real Love

 

[Northern Voice]

Absolutely loving this one.

Yeah, it's really good. Poppier than their first but that puts it right in my wheelhouse.

So... 5:30-6:15 on the 22nd, WayAway?  Nathaniel Rateliff ends at 530 and Wolf Parade starts at 615, so the timing is great (for me).

 

[kupcho1]

Ok I'll say it: I'm really enjoying the new blink-182

 

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Bronze Radio Return's "live from Brooklyn and then some" has my undivided attention today.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Ok I'll say it: I'm really enjoying the new blink-182

Breaks my heart that Skiba joined up with those yayhoos.

 

[kupcho1]

Breaks my heart that Skiba joined up with those yayhoos.

Give it a listen

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Give it a listen

Is two songs enough?

 

[warpedone]

They're tough to look at but I can't quit listening to these cats: PWR BTTM

 

[opensourcebeer]

Huge thanks to the work being done in this thread.  

The Car Seat Headrest and White Lung albums are really great.

 

[Nick Vermeil]

I haven't had my own office since December so I am way way out of it. I just read through the thread and populated my Spotify while the 1 year old sleeps in the car.  Looking forward to diving in!

 

[kupcho1]

Enjoying The Interrupters "Say It Out Loud"

LIYL Rancid

Damn, seems like they'd be a great show

 

[Steve Tasker]

Really loving Tegan and Sara's new album.  What can I say, I'm a sucker for good pop music.

"Boyfriend" is in the running for best song of 2016....

 

[Abraham]

Blink record sounds like it's supposed to. Entertaining for a quick listen. 

 

[El Floppo]

http://reverbparty.com/stream-ty-segalls-new-band-goggs-full-album-now/

I could be confusing Ty with some fo the other prolific white guys in indie... but this seems much harder than his usual stuff? two songs in and  

loving this goggs segall vehicle. 

 

[El Floppo]

btw- seems like post-punk is in trend in a big way... spotify is just hurling new stuff at me every week that turns my crank.

 

[JZilla]

Don't be scurt to check out White Lung's older ####, it's a little more straight up heavy, either way they've been kickass for 5 years or so

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hiikIdGU3Y

Mish Way pretty much all around rules, she's my metal Karen O

Been pretty busy, I have a lot to catch up on

 

[kupcho1]

btw- seems like post-punk is in trend in a big way... spotify is just hurling new stuff at me every week that turns my crank.

such as ...

 

[Statorama]

Just a side thing, but I was listening to an interview with the car seat headrest guy and he was talking about a show where the club owner was trying to not pay him $500.  I was kind of shocked that the price was so low.  For you music guys, am I off base there?  For the parties I throw it would be worth 5 bills for somebody like him to show up and play a set.

 

[Steve Tasker]

Don't be scurt to check out White Lung's older ####, it's a little more straight up heavy, either way they've been kickass for 5 years or so

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hiikIdGU3Y

Mish Way pretty much all around rules, she's my metal Karen O

Been pretty busy, I have a lot to catch up on

I was pretty unfamiliar with them until a few weeks ago but really liking what I hear.  It's uptempo enough to keep me going without being too punk or too metal for my tastes.  Right on that edge in a good way.

 

[Jaysus]

Yeah, I'm digging White Lung too

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Just a side thing, but I was listening to an interview with the car seat headrest guy and he was talking about a show where the club owner was trying to not pay him $500.  I was kind of shocked that the price was so low.  For you music guys, am I off base there?  For the parties I throw it would be worth 5 bills for somebody like him to show up and play a set.

where and when did this show happen?

I think if you are doing a club, you might get like half the door.  Depending on the number of people who show up and the cover, the door could only be about $1,000 (maybe 100 people at $10/head).  I don't know that they would necessarily do a party for the same price, because presumably they can sell merch and get more publicity at a club.

Anyway, that's my general take on it.  I've tried to figure out expenses and profit for some bands that I like who have been around a long time and have a small following but haven't really made it, as I wonder how it is really worth it sometimes.

 

[Statorama]

where and when did this show happen?

I think if you are doing a club, you might get like half the door.  Depending on the number of people who show up and the cover, the door could only be about $1,000 (maybe 100 people at $10/head).  I don't know that they would necessarily do a party for the same price, because presumably they can sell merch and get more publicity at a club.

Anyway, that's my general take on it.  I've tried to figure out expenses and profit for some bands that I like who have been around a long time and have a small following but haven't really made it, as I wonder how it is really worth it sometimes.

Yeah, didn't think about the merchandise.  I went back and watched the interview and it didn't specify the date of the show he was referencing, so it could have been when he was just starting out.

 

[Apple Jack]

I'm sure that happened touring the prior record.

 

[El Floppo]

such as ...

ah- sorry for the delay...

B Boys, Pink Mexico, Witching Waves, Sauna Youth, Gazebos, Spring King, A Giant Dog, DTCV, Acid Dad, WALL, Angry Angles.

I'd never heard of any of these- and Angry Angles... I sat there listening thinking- somebody has completely aped jay reatard, but who cares- sounds great. looked into them a bit and in spite of spotify showing the album as released in 2016, this was jay reatard's band before he went solo, so yeah- of course it sounds like jay reatard.

 

[Nigel Tufnel]

I could be confusing Ty with some fo the other prolific white guys in indie... but this seems much harder than his usual stuff? two songs in and  

I'm a Segall fanboy but this one isn't doing much for me. Something about his guitar tone on this one and the Emotional Mugger album doesn't resonate with me. 

 

[El Floppo]

I'm a Segall fanboy but this one isn't doing much for me. Something about his guitar tone on this one and the Emotional Mugger album doesn't resonate with me. 

yeah- I think we have subtly different likes. is the guitar a lot more fuzzed out here?