Steve Tasker
Footballguy
I was just browsing this thread mindlessly while watching TV, and said to myself "holy #### someone drafted a BTS album in here?"
Then I realized you were talking about Built to Spill
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Then I realized you were talking about Built to Spill
Bonzai
Footballguy
I was just browsing this thread mindlessly while watching TV, and said to myself "holy #### someone drafted a BTS album in here?"
Then I realized you were talking about Built to Spill
Happy to report I had no idea who they are.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I started some Mingus, but for sure need to restart tonight. Not in the right headspace.Glad you dug them!
I'm on the same page with your takes here. If you dig these you'll likely find other records by them worth a listen. Royal Headache have one other album that's a little more punkish, but just as good as High. I had a hard time deciding which one to take. At the very least crank up "Psychotic Episode" sometime. BTS has several other records (as you discovered from your research), all of them good to great. My other favorites are Perfect From Now On and You In Reverse, but a lot of folks claim There's Nothing Wrong With Love as their favorite.
Looking forward to the other write ups.
Eephus
Footballguy
The Dreaded Marco
Footballguy
Really enjoyed the live Tedeschi Trucks album. I've never listened to them before. I was never a fan of jam bands in the past but I've grown to appreciate them over the past 10 years and this one is chock full of 9+ minute bluesy/rock jams.
Tedeschi's voice is perfect for these songs and Trucks' guitar playing is unbelievable. Based on a quick search, they typically have 11 or 12 musicians on stage for their shows. I can hear how they'd be even better live than on record. I'll definitely be listening to more of this. Thanks for the rec.
Mister CIA
Footballguy
Eephus
Footballguy
Singles Going Steady is eight singles and eight b-sides. Tracks 1-8 & 13-20 on Spotify.Didn't want to find a 23-song deluxe edition buzzcocks so glanced at a tracklist for the og studio version.
It was perfect as is. The additional late singles and b-sides made it bigger not better.
simey
Footballguy
They are great live, and they have a huge band that consists of a couple drummers, 3 horn players, backup singers, guitar players, piano/organ, bass, etc. They are a well-oiled machine.
simey
Footballguy
The first few notes sounded like The Kinks to me, but then more like Jeff Lynne. A lot going on in it. I rate it as a good song.
Mister CIA
Footballguy
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Mister CIA
Footballguy
Nigel Tufnel
Footballguy
Binky The Doormat
Footballguy
wikkid's review suggestion: "What Up, Dog" by Was (Not Was)
I only knew of Don Was as a big time producer - had no idea he was a bass player/songwriter. These guys had a couple of hits in the late 80s - a time where I was mainly listening to older albums I had and was focused on work.
They have an interesting blend of funk meets R&B meets pop meets some jazz. The lyrics can be wild - think Zappa-lite with some of their wackier tunes
Straight Ahead Pop/R&B
Somewhere In American There's A Street Named After My Dad - beautiful though sad song - nothing funk here - outside of a nice bass line
Love Can Be Back Luck - another straight up Motown tune - they like to do some odd stuff ...but they do this style extremely well
Anything Can Happen - sounds like it ought to be top 40 in that time
More Funky
11 MPH - very funky, great beat
Walk The Dinosaur - catchy ...addictive
Robot Girl - sounds so familiar but can't place it - familiar beat
Wackier Style
Found I prefer them when they play it straight up - the wacky stuff didn't work as well for me.
Out Come The Freaks
Earth To Doris
Dad, I'm In Jail
Can't Turn You Loose - doesn't fit in this category ...it's an Otis Redding tune in the Blues Brothers style which never "took" for me - on point with the cover though
I only knew of Don Was as a big time producer - had no idea he was a bass player/songwriter. These guys had a couple of hits in the late 80s - a time where I was mainly listening to older albums I had and was focused on work.
They have an interesting blend of funk meets R&B meets pop meets some jazz. The lyrics can be wild - think Zappa-lite with some of their wackier tunes
Straight Ahead Pop/R&B
Somewhere In American There's A Street Named After My Dad - beautiful though sad song - nothing funk here - outside of a nice bass line
Love Can Be Back Luck - another straight up Motown tune - they like to do some odd stuff ...but they do this style extremely well
Anything Can Happen - sounds like it ought to be top 40 in that time
More Funky
11 MPH - very funky, great beat
Walk The Dinosaur - catchy ...addictive
Robot Girl - sounds so familiar but can't place it - familiar beat
Wackier Style
Found I prefer them when they play it straight up - the wacky stuff didn't work as well for me.
Out Come The Freaks
Earth To Doris
Dad, I'm In Jail
Can't Turn You Loose - doesn't fit in this category ...it's an Otis Redding tune in the Blues Brothers style which never "took" for me - on point with the cover though
mphtrilogy
Footballguy
I like this record a lot, walk the dinosaur was a mild hit if I recall.... Don Was is now the president of Blue Note Records they are doing a great job reissuing some classics on vinyl for the 80th anniversary releases and doing them the right way under his stewardship (AAA cuts where available and top mastering engineers Like Kevin Gray), the old regime did not do a great job with the 75th anniversary releases
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
This goes right along with @simey's question that she asked me about the twang (yes, there is a t in there). I can't quite vocalize what the difference is, but what exactly about the music is difference between country that I can't seem to make it through a song or two of, and something like Neil Young, some Stones, some of the songs from The Band that are right there teetering on the country line if not stepping over the line and I like all of that?
MAC_32
Footballguy
One more to add to the honorable mention list:
Tool - Fear Inoculum
I justified doubling up on this group because #2 had enough prog metal elements to it to differentiate it from OGT. But I resisted tripling despite this being substantially higher than some I picked because this one went all-in on the prog - it was a continuation of the last effort. There isn't a single lyrical track under 10 minutes, so I figure if what @KarmaPolice and I added attracts a new listener then they can pursue this on their own. I think there are 2 stand-out's (others argue 3), but I think it's best listened to beginning-to-end anyway. Thing is it's a long listen (86 minutes) and it took a big Tool fan (hi) 3 listens before I even began to grasp it, so as much as I love this album adding it in this particular draft just didn't seem to make sense.
Now let's see if I can get my work for the day done before this album ends then I can focus on starting @Northern Voice 's assignments.
Immunity...long overdue...
Tool - Fear Inoculum
I justified doubling up on this group because #2 had enough prog metal elements to it to differentiate it from OGT. But I resisted tripling despite this being substantially higher than some I picked because this one went all-in on the prog - it was a continuation of the last effort. There isn't a single lyrical track under 10 minutes, so I figure if what @KarmaPolice and I added attracts a new listener then they can pursue this on their own. I think there are 2 stand-out's (others argue 3), but I think it's best listened to beginning-to-end anyway. Thing is it's a long listen (86 minutes) and it took a big Tool fan (hi) 3 listens before I even began to grasp it, so as much as I love this album adding it in this particular draft just didn't seem to make sense.
Now let's see if I can get my work for the day done before this album ends then I can focus on starting @Northern Voice 's assignments.
Immunity...long overdue...
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I was for sure staring at this for my 50th pick instead of Gojira. Like I said - if this was a real life deserted island situation, I would basically just be grabbing albums from 15-20 bands, and for sure 4 Tool albums would be on there. I did back off a little bit because of what you describe in the bolded. I think this is one of those things that if you didn't like the songs from Tool that we have drafted, especially as they veered into this sound and length of songs with something like Right in Two, you probably aren't going to love this album.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Another honorable mention that I was looking at was the Judgement Night soundtrack. Didn't hold up quite as much as I wanted it to though.
simey
Footballguy
I think these emotions you are going through mean deep inside you like country music. Now all you need is for D. Ray White to teach ya some flat footing dance steps.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
El Dorado - Marcus King
drafted by @Uruk-Hai
I was not familiar with King before listening to this but he fits right into my current musical wheelhouse, (real) country-blues. The mellow guitar riff that starts the album out on Young Man's Dream captured me right away. King's vocals aren't technically great but I've always been one that loves unique vocals, and he fits that brand. He has a very gritty but soulful singing style. The song was a perfect song for me.
The Well was a lot more heavy and a lot more bluesy and his voice was well fitted for that style and this dude's tone on guitar is solid and he can play.
Wildflowers & Wine shifts more to a gospel type blues (complete with a backing vocal chorus). Very pretty.
The tracks alternate between funky blues, country blues, heavy blues, gospel, and even some straight classic R&B and all work well. I didn't really experience any songs that dragged the record down. I listed yesterday while sitting out on my terrace with the sun shining and the cool ocean breeze blowing in - doing nothing else at all - and this was the perfect soundtrack for it.
This record will take it's place in my rotation (which grows by the day) and I'll start exploring his prior work with the Marcus King Band. I think the Black Joe Lewis record was a better product but I feel I'll be listening to this one more since it fits me better. I drift to more mellow music now a days.
chugs out of 5.
drafted by @Uruk-Hai
I was not familiar with King before listening to this but he fits right into my current musical wheelhouse, (real) country-blues. The mellow guitar riff that starts the album out on Young Man's Dream captured me right away. King's vocals aren't technically great but I've always been one that loves unique vocals, and he fits that brand. He has a very gritty but soulful singing style. The song was a perfect song for me.
The Well was a lot more heavy and a lot more bluesy and his voice was well fitted for that style and this dude's tone on guitar is solid and he can play.
Wildflowers & Wine shifts more to a gospel type blues (complete with a backing vocal chorus). Very pretty.
The tracks alternate between funky blues, country blues, heavy blues, gospel, and even some straight classic R&B and all work well. I didn't really experience any songs that dragged the record down. I listed yesterday while sitting out on my terrace with the sun shining and the cool ocean breeze blowing in - doing nothing else at all - and this was the perfect soundtrack for it.
This record will take it's place in my rotation (which grows by the day) and I'll start exploring his prior work with the Marcus King Band. I think the Black Joe Lewis record was a better product but I feel I'll be listening to this one more since it fits me better. I drift to more mellow music now a days.
chugs out of 5.
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MAC_32
Footballguy
And that is precisely why I added Right In Two - it's either the gateway or the end of the road, listener's choice. These riffs in 7empest though. If there is another track ever made by anyone with this level of quality and quantity I'm not aware of it.
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landrys hat
Footballguy
I watched Last Action Hero over the weekend. That had a really good soundtrack.KarmaPolice said:
The Dreaded Marco
Footballguy
KarmaPolice said:
I was eyeing the Until the End of the World soundtrack near the end of the draft:
Graeme Revell: "Opening Titles" (Revell)
Talking Heads: "Sax and Violins"
Julee Cruise: "Summer Kisses, Winter Tears"
Neneh Cherry: "Move With Me (Dub)"
Crime and the City Solution: "The Adversary"
Lou Reed: "What's Good"
Can: "Last Night Sleep"
R.E.M.: "Fretless"
Elvis Costello: "Days"
Graeme Revell: "Claire's Theme" (Revell)
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds: "(I'll Love You) Till the End of the World"
Patti Smith and Fred "Sonic" Smith: "It Takes Time"
Depeche Mode: "Death's Door"
Graeme Revell: "Love Theme" (Revell)
Jane Siberry and k.d. lang: "Calling All Angels"
T-Bone Burnett: "Humans from Earth"
Daniel Lanois: "Sleeping in the Devil's Bed"
U2: "Until the End of the World"
Graeme Revell: "Finale" (Revell)
rcam
Footballguy
Unfortunately, as previously mentioned, I don't have the time to do an album listen justice. I usually just listen while I am working and that means I miss a lot and generally only pay attention if something is really good - or really bad. That said, out of my 50 picks, if you aren't familiar (or only vaguely familiar), with these I would highly recommend a listen.
Violent Femmes-Violent Femmes
Pixies-Trompe le Monde
Supergrass-I Should Coco
Cracker - Cracker
Madness - Madstock!
Violent Femmes-Violent Femmes
Pixies-Trompe le Monde
Supergrass-I Should Coco
Cracker - Cracker
Madness - Madstock!
Northern Voice
Footballguy
A song from this came up randomly at a friends birthday party on the weekend. We were outside on his deck drinking beer and so the host put on a random playlist on Spotify, we all agreed we liked the song.Dr. Octopus said:El Dorado - Marcus King
drafted by @Uruk-Hai
I was not familiar with King before listening to this but he fits right into my current musical wheelhouse, (real) country-blues. The mellow guitar riff that starts the album out on Young Man's Dream captured me right away. King's vocals aren't technically great but I've always been one that loves unique vocals, and he fits that brand. He has a very gritty but soulful singing style. The song was a perfect song for me.
I think the Black Joe Lewis record was a better product but I feel I'll be listening to this one more since it fits me better. I drift to more mellow music now a days.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Lol.simey said:
I assumed this was going to be the response. Was also looking for something more specific that maybe I am not thinking of, having never played any other instrument besides percussion. I think voice does have quite a bit to do with the equation.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
That's a damn good way of putting it.MAC_32 said:
I know I am a broken record, but if anybody in the draft might like Opeth it's you. I don't think the back and forth normal/growl on their first wave of albums would be an issue if you listen to stuff like SoaD. The musicianship is top notch, and most of their songs are 10min+ journeys.
Raging weasel
Footballguy
I like Opeth, at least the Damnation and Ghost Reveries albums. What album did you draft?
Raging weasel
Footballguy
Think Im in the same boat as you with country. In general I can't listen to it mostly due to the vocals and can put up with the female singers more so than the males. If it's a bluesy country song I usually like it but not if it's too twangy. The sound of country guitar(or geeetar) also bugs me. I don't know enough about music to explain it either but it's more pitched and jangly than deep and rich. Kind of like comparing the sound of the Edge to Hendrix. Like you say, it's hard to explain but I know it when I hear it.
The Dreaded Marco
Footballguy
I love this one. The Luxury was a personal fave.
Not sure why I haven't been listening to this band for the past 30 years as they're entirely in my wheelhouse. The only song I really knew from them was their MTV semi-hit "New Orleans Is Sinking" from 1989---a song I loved, btw.
I'll be going back through their entire catalog now.
Northern Voice
Footballguy
The Dreaded Marco
Footballguy
Yeah, I remembered that you were a big fan. Loving most of what I hear from them. Sad about the lead singer.
MAC_32
Footballguy
I've never considered listening to one second of Opeth for a variety of what I thought were legitimate reasons, but am now wondering if I made that don't listen decision based on complete info. So, sell me. Cause despite what my draft indicates I feel compelled to note that most of my catalog is not anywhere near as heavy as SoaD. I think them, Metallica, The Refused, and Rage represent the extremes of my music tastes. Just clarifying because of your 'listen to stuff like SoaD' comment. I really don't. There is very little like them anywhere in my library.
simey
Footballguy
Eephus
Footballguy
I was considering the Easy Rider soundtrack during gimmick #1
1. Steppenwolf - The Pusher
2. Steppenwolf - Born To Be Wild
3. Smith - The Weight
4. The Byrds - Wasn't Born To Follow
5. The Holy Modal Rounders - If You Want To Be A Bird (Bird Song)
6. The Fraternity Of Man - Don't Bogart Me (aka Don't Bogart That Joint)
7. Jimi Hendrix Experience - If 6 Was 9
8. The Electric Prunes - Kyrie Ellison Mardi Gras
9. Roger McGuinn - It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)
10. The Byrds - Ballad Of Easy Rider
A couple of Steppenwolf, a couple of Byrds, a great Hendrix tune and Don't Bogart That Joint.
No cover of The Weight is ever going to measure up to The Band. The original was in the movie but not on the soundtrack album.
1. Steppenwolf - The Pusher
2. Steppenwolf - Born To Be Wild
3. Smith - The Weight
4. The Byrds - Wasn't Born To Follow
5. The Holy Modal Rounders - If You Want To Be A Bird (Bird Song)
6. The Fraternity Of Man - Don't Bogart Me (aka Don't Bogart That Joint)
7. Jimi Hendrix Experience - If 6 Was 9
8. The Electric Prunes - Kyrie Ellison Mardi Gras
9. Roger McGuinn - It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)
10. The Byrds - Ballad Of Easy Rider
A couple of Steppenwolf, a couple of Byrds, a great Hendrix tune and Don't Bogart That Joint.
No cover of The Weight is ever going to measure up to The Band. The original was in the movie but not on the soundtrack album.
simey
Footballguy
I'm a fan of The Staple Singers version from their '68 album Soul Folk in Action. Their version with The Band on the Last Waltz is good too. Still, The Band's original version is the ultimate one.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Eephus
Footballguy
It doesn't take much to send me down a rabbit hole these days.
Diana Ross and the Supremes with the Temptations is just wrong. It did outchart the original though.
King Curtis delivers the mail. Duane Allman plays here as he did on Aretha's cover.
I love Cassandra Wilson and the chances she takes but not all of them work.
Rickie Lee Jones' version nails the half passed dead part.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Have you listened to other albums?
I drafted Pale Communion. Good late-stage Opeth that has 0 growls and is more on the proggy side. More of the sound like Damnation, but that album is no growls, but on the softer, more introspective side.
MAC_32
Footballguy
Up to this point in my life death metal has been a hard pass for me and not something I've ever considered re-assessing, but is Opeth actually anywhere near that subgenre. Based on what you have written I'm wondering if I just imagined that. But in this group's case will it even matter. That's a briefing on what's going on in my head right now and why I decided just to ask for a primer. I really don't know anything about them.
My time & energy is going into the world of the aughts this week, but maybe this will take priority to others I wrote down later this summer. I need more info on them though.
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Raging weasel
Footballguy
Those are all I have listened to, have both on CD. I'll rate Pale Communion at work tomorrow.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
@Raging weasel - odd question, but how much do you like Ghost Reveries, and are there tracks on it you like better than others?
I am asking because I put Pale Communion on there so people wouldn't instaskip if it came up on the playlist. However, if you like GR I would point you to other albums besides Pale Communion, if that makes sense.
Raging weasel
Footballguy
Not death metal, more melodic prog with some cookie monster vocals the earlier you go. Kind of like if Tool sang about Norse mythology and the occult.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
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