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Best albums of 2013 (1 Viewer)

Time Kibitzer said:
Northern Voice said:
I love the new Portugal. The Man, might be my favourite thing I've heard this year. Produced by Danger Mouse and streaming here.
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Forgive my computer illiteracy, but how does one navigate that website to listen to the streaming?
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That site is terrible. There is a play button at the very top. You can expand the tracklist in the upper right hand corner.

The animation right below it makes me ill.

 
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Nick Vermeil said:
Time Kibitzer said:
Northern Voice said:
I love the new Portugal. The Man, might be my favourite thing I've heard this year. Produced by Danger Mouse and streaming here.
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Forgive my computer illiteracy, but how does one navigate that website to listen to the streaming?
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That site is terrible. There is a play button at the very top. You can expand the tracklist in the upper right hand corner.

The animation right below it makes me ill.
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Yeah it's really bad,I didn't actually listen to it from that site but I think that's the best legal way to hear it :unsure:

 
I agree with the complimentary words about The Terror. In fact, I'm trying to decide if should be considered a masterpiece. Certainly my favorite album by anyone in at least a few years. However, I'm reluctant to recommend it as I can understand how others could find in a bit boring...particularly after only a few listens.

 
The new Tricky record "False Idols" is really good. His last several have been pretty blah but this one is not blah.

If you liked his first few solos or you're a fan of Massive Attack's better records, give this a listen.

 
Nick Vermeil said:
Time Kibitzer said:
Northern Voice said:
I love the new Portugal. The Man, might be my favourite thing I've heard this year. Produced by Danger Mouse and streaming here.
Click to expand...
Forgive my computer illiteracy, but how does one navigate that website to listen to the streaming?
Click to expand...
That site is terrible. There is a play button at the very top. You can expand the tracklist in the upper right hand corner.

The animation right below it makes me ill.
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Ah, thank you. Yeah that site is using some internet logic I'm not familiar with at all, that's for sure.

 
I'm falling back on old favourites a lot these days, it seems too much of the country influenced stuff (Phosphorescent, Kurt Vile, etc...) just doesn't grab me, and I'm too much of a ##### for the big hammering guitar stuff, so I stick with the middle, my top 10 this year so far are:

Portugal. The Man

Frightened Rabbit

Mikal Cronin

The Postelles

The National

Everything Everything

Fall Out Boy

Phoenix

The Thermals

Vampire Weekend

...any suggestions for what I may have overlooked in this vein so far this year? Queens of the Stone Age are on deck, I should probably check out the Cold War Kids album but they came across as a poor man's Spoon last time I tried.

 
Northern Voice said:
I'm falling back on old favourites a lot these days, it seems too much of the country influenced stuff (Phosphorescent, Kurt Vile, etc...) just doesn't grab me, and I'm too much of a ##### for the big hammering guitar stuff, so I stick with the middle, my top 10 this year so far are:

Portugal. The Man

Frightened Rabbit

Mikal Cronin

The Postelles

The National

Everything Everything

Fall Out Boy

Phoenix

The Thermals

Vampire Weekend

...any suggestions for what I may have overlooked in this vein so far this year? Queens of the Stone Age are on deck, I should probably check out the Cold War Kids album but they came across as a poor man's Spoon last time I tried.
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Three of your top 10 overlap with mine (Frightened Rabbit, The National, Vampire Weekend) and the Mikal Cronin is in my top 20. I haven't heard your other 6 yet.

I'd be surprised if you didn't at least like French Films - White Orchid. It's one of my favorites this year.

 
Northern Voice said:
I'm falling back on old favourites a lot these days, it seems too much of the country influenced stuff (Phosphorescent, Kurt Vile, etc...) just doesn't grab me, and I'm too much of a ##### for the big hammering guitar stuff, so I stick with the middle, my top 10 this year so far are: Portugal. The ManFrightened RabbitMikal CroninThe PostellesThe NationalEverything EverythingFall Out BoyPhoenixThe ThermalsVampire Weekend ...any suggestions for what I may have overlooked in this vein so far this year? Queens of the Stone Age are on deck, I should probably check out the Cold War Kids album but they came across as a poor man's Spoon last time I tried.
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My taste is similar. Check out Palma Violets and Parquet Court if you haven't.
 
Northern Voice said:
I'm falling back on old favourites a lot these days, it seems too much of the country influenced stuff (Phosphorescent, Kurt Vile, etc...) just doesn't grab me, and I'm too much of a ##### for the big hammering guitar stuff, so I stick with the middle, my top 10 this year so far are:

Portugal. The Man

Frightened Rabbit

Mikal Cronin

The Postelles

The National

Everything Everything

Fall Out Boy

Phoenix

The Thermals

Vampire Weekend

...any suggestions for what I may have overlooked in this vein so far this year? Queens of the Stone Age are on deck, I should probably check out the Cold War Kids album but they came across as a poor man's Spoon last time I tried.
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Local Natives, Foxygen, Biffy Clyro, Jake Bugg, Edwyn Collins, Wavves

 
Ilov80s said:
Northern Voice said:
I'm falling back on old favourites a lot these days, it seems too much of the country influenced stuff (Phosphorescent, Kurt Vile, etc...) just doesn't grab me, and I'm too much of a ##### for the big hammering guitar stuff, so I stick with the middle, my top 10 this year so far are:

Portugal. The Man

Frightened Rabbit

Mikal Cronin

The Postelles

The National

Everything Everything

Fall Out Boy

Phoenix

The Thermals

Vampire Weekend

...any suggestions for what I may have overlooked in this vein so far this year? Queens of the Stone Age are on deck, I should probably check out the Cold War Kids album but they came across as a poor man's Spoon last time I tried.
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Local Natives, Foxygen, Biffy Clyro, Jake Bugg, Edwyn Collins, Wavves
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Bed Rugs - Rapids. I like what I've heard so far.

 
Nigel Tufnel said:
Ilov80s said:
Northern Voice said:
I'm falling back on old favourites a lot these days, it seems too much of the country influenced stuff (Phosphorescent, Kurt Vile, etc...) just doesn't grab me, and I'm too much of a ##### for the big hammering guitar stuff, so I stick with the middle, my top 10 this year so far are: Portugal. The ManFrightened RabbitMikal CroninThe PostellesThe NationalEverything EverythingFall Out BoyPhoenixThe ThermalsVampire Weekend ...any suggestions for what I may have overlooked in this vein so far this year? Queens of the Stone Age are on deck, I should probably check out the Cold War Kids album but they came across as a poor man's Spoon last time I tried.
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Local Natives, Foxygen, Biffy Clyro, Jake Bugg, Edwyn Collins, Wavves
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Bed Rugs - Rapids. I like what I've heard so far.
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Also, Steve Mason. I keep coming back to this album. Moderately obsessed at this point.
 
Juxtatarot said:
I agree with the complimentary words about The Terror. In fact, I'm trying to decide if should be considered a masterpiece. Certainly my favorite album by anyone in at least a few years. However, I'm reluctant to recommend it as I can understand how others could find in a bit boring...particularly after only a few listens.
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Unless someone is already a fan of the Flaming Lips, they are likely to think WTF while listening to it. There isn't much that is catchy on it, and it is pretty out there, even by their standards. :lol:

 
Ghost Rider said:
Juxtatarot said:
I agree with the complimentary words about The Terror. In fact, I'm trying to decide if should be considered a masterpiece. Certainly my favorite album by anyone in at least a few years. However, I'm reluctant to recommend it as I can understand how others could find in a bit boring...particularly after only a few listens.
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Unless someone is already a fan of the Flaming Lips, they are likely to think WTF while listening to it. There isn't much that is catchy on it, and it is pretty out there, even by their standards.
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Really? I think Embryonic and Yoshimi are more "out there" than The Terror. I also think almost every song is catchy, although it takes several listens before you get the catches. Just a brilliant album. I can't stop listening to it.

 
The first five songs of the new QOTSA album have been released as a

animated by boneface.

Loving this new album, the ballad featuring Elton John hasn't been leaked yet.
 
Run It Up said:
The first five songs of the new QOTSA album have been released as a

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yep wearing the new one out.

Queens of the Stone Age will be the next band to take part in the exclusive CBS Interactive webcast series Live on Letterman. The band’s performance will stream live on Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET on CBS.com and VEVO.com.

During their set at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City, the group is expected to play some tunes from their newly-released album …Like Clockwork, as well as a selection of their classic songs. Following the live event, the concert will be available for viewing on demand at the official Live on Letterman website. Previous artists who have performed on the Live on Letterman series include Soundgarden, Depeche Mode, My Morning Jacket and Coldplay.

QOTSA will also be the musical guest on The Late Show with David Letterman for two nights in a row on June 5 and 6. The program airs on CBS at 11:35 p.m. ET/10:35 p.m. CT.

 
Northern Voice said:
I'm falling back on old favourites a lot these days, it seems too much of the country influenced stuff (Phosphorescent, Kurt Vile, etc...) just doesn't grab me, and I'm too much of a ##### for the big hammering guitar stuff, so I stick with the middle, my top 10 this year so far are:

Portugal. The Man

Frightened Rabbit

Mikal Cronin

The Postelles

The National

Everything Everything

Fall Out Boy

Phoenix

The Thermals

Vampire Weekend

...any suggestions for what I may have overlooked in this vein so far this year? Queens of the Stone Age are on deck, I should probably check out the Cold War Kids album but they came across as a poor man's Spoon last time I tried.
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new rogue wave out today

havent listened yet but seems up your alley

 
Yeah that P.TM is pretty good. Since it sounds totally Danger Mouse I'll decide I hate it in two weeks.

 
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Juxtatarot said:
Really? I think Embryonic and Yoshimi are more "out there" than The Terror. I also think almost every song is catchy, although it takes several listens before you get the catches. Just a brilliant album. I can't stop listening to it.
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That is a contradiction. A catchy song is one that you grabs you immediately. What you are describing are songs that are growers. Yoshimi... is very out there at times, but songs like Do You Realize? and Fight Test are immediate grabbers. Nothing on The Terror (or Embryonic) is as catchy as those tunes.Edit: this quoting system really sucks now.
 
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Yoshimi is packed with hooks. One after another. Embryonic is not, IMO. Though, as I said before, the Embryonic material was phenomenal live. Best Lips show I've seen since Ronald.

 
Really like Shannon and the Clams- Dreams in the Rat house 50's style rock and roll reminds me of the Cramps a little.

Also been listening to Colleen Green-Sock it to me. It's a chick playing guitar with a drum machine but it still really catches my ear. I love the tracks "Darkest Eyes" and "Taxi Driver".

 
trogg78 said:
Really like Shannon and the Clams- Dreams in the Rat house 50's style rock and roll reminds me of the Cramps a little.Also been listening to Colleen Green-Sock it to me. It's a chick playing guitar with a drum machine but it still really catches my ear. I love the tracks "Darkest Eyes" and "Taxi Driver".
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Shannon and the Clams are on a local label (+ record store/concert space) here that is really awesome. It's not the easiest business to be in these days.

 
So far 2013 shaping up to be a very good year (as expected; for some reason I always like odd years best :shrug: )

Really liking:

Portugal. The Man

Daft Punk

Local Natives

Vampire Weekend

The National

Frightened Rabbit

Foxygen

Somewhat good:

Phoenix

Disclosure

Not digging at all:

Deerhunter

Still a host yet to explore. Spotify @$9.99 a month is an incredible bargain.

I've already got 15 tunes in a 2013 best of and we're not halfway through the year.

Open to suggestions on your favorite tunes

2013 - Careful fear and dead devotion

 
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