General Music Discussion II

[Calorax]

In seriously becoming obsessed with Stereolab. Seriously

Also I think I'm finally getting the appeal of St. Vincent after listening to her new album a few times

[Corrian]

Also I think I'm finally getting the appeal of St. Vincent after listening to her new album a few times

Been thinking about giving her a chance.

[Streetgrind]

Though, after coming across an article that explained how the Grammys have a history of snubbing hip-hop, I'm no longer surprised.

The Grammy's kind of have a history of being shit altogether.

The shitty aspect of the Grammies is by design though. Music is an incredibly diverse medium, so to pigeonhole genres and blatantly ignore entire musical subgenres for the sake of commercialism just destroys any awesomeness the Grammies might have had.

[Corrian]

The Grammy's kind of have a history of being shit altogether.

The shitty aspect of the Grammies is by design though. Music is an incredibly diverse medium, so to pigeonhole genres and blatantly ignore entire musical subgenres for the sake of commercialism just destroys any awesomeness the Grammies might have had.

Their system of rating an album "The Best of the Year" seems to consist of "Oh, look, the latest Lady Gaga hit. BEST OF THE YEAR!". Obviously because it is the latest big name Taylor Swift album, it is the best country album of the year.

If I got a Grammy, I would be like "Should I really be honored about this?"

[Streetgrind]

The shitty aspect of the Grammies is by design though. Music is an incredibly diverse medium, so to pigeonhole genres and blatantly ignore entire musical subgenres for the sake of commercialism just destroys any awesomeness the Grammies might have had.

Their system of rating an album "The Best of the Year" seems to consist of "Oh, look, the latest Lady Gaga hit. BEST OF THE YEAR!". Obviously because it is the latest big name Taylor Swift album, it is the best country album of the year.

If I got a Grammy, I would be like "Should I really be honored about this?"

I remember watching a Pearl Jam documentary where Eddie Vedder (I think) said that his one regret about the Grammies were that he didn't start a fight.

[Demen 2]

Nirvana > Alice in Chains > Soundgarden > Everything else > Pearl Jam

[The REAL Glasers]

AiC and Soundgarden above all the other Grunge bands? No way.

Nirvana definitely is king though.

[Demen 2]

AiC and Soundgarden above all the other Grunge bands? No way.

Nirvana definitely is king though.

To me yeah, but more because of nostalgia than anything else
Though I will admit Down on the Upside and Superunknown are the only Soundgarden albums I still enjoy because I find the rest of their stuff kind of boring now.

[Katyuscha]

I've been listening to a lot of Milargres, lately, and I have to say I like their sound, a lot.

Listen to their song "The Letterbomb", and you'll see what I mean.

[Cosumar]

Alice In Chains and Nirvana > Soundgarden >>> Pearl Jam

[Corrian]

Nirvana > Alice in Chains > Soundgarden > Everything else > Pearl Jam

Someone brings up the mention of something a member of Pearl jam says, and suddenly this turns into a pointless competition of which grunge band is the best?

Yup, that's the Internet for you.

I remember watching a Pearl Jam documentary where Eddie Vedder (I think) said that his one regret about the Grammies were that he didn't start a fight.

Sounds like something I'd regret.

I've been listening to a lot of Milargres, lately, and I have to say I like their sound, a lot.

Listen to their song "The Letterbomb", and you'll see what I mean.

Must...resist...urge...to find...more music

[Mayane]

Just half a day back from 2 weeks of China, best 2 weeks of my life.

[Corrian]

Just half a day back from 2 weeks of China, best 2 weeks of my life.

*Is jealous*

[Mirrodinia]

Wow, I guess I'm the only one here who cares about Coldplay...

I used to, man, I really did. Parachutes and A Rush... are masterpieces. But X&Y was nearly a total disaster (Swallowed By The Sea is one of a few exceptions), and, whilst Viva la Vida was better, it wasn't quite up to the standard of the first two albums. Admittedly I have heard Mylo Xyloto but I just don't expect good things from them any more. Which is a shame, because the mind who wrote Amsterdam is capable of so much more than, say, Fix You.

My first two Coldplay albums were Mylo Xyloto and A Rush of Blood to the Head, so I love them both. I will admit though, where Mylo Xyloto brings back some memories, A Rush... Is an emotional listening experience for me to such an extent that it's difficult for me to bring myself to listen to anything from it but only certain songs (sucks being a teenager at times, doesn't it). Parachutes and A Rush... are magical, but I really loved MX and Viva La Vida or Death and All his Friends too (haven't listened to X&Y yet, though I do have the Fix You EP, and I love it, especially "The World Turned Upside Down").

Guess you could say I'm a bit of a Coldplay fan.

[Corrian]

Yes, being a teenager does certainly suck at times...

[Cadonica]

Yes, being a teenager does certainly suck at times...

Luckily, I ain't one anymore
What is it this time? If it ain't music related, GTFO.

[Corrian]

Yes, being a teenager does certainly suck at times...

Luckily, I ain't one anymore
What is it this time? If it ain't music related, GTFO.

Nothing in particular. Just responding to what Mirrodinia said.

[Shaluach]

I used to, man, I really did. Parachutes and A Rush... are masterpieces. But X&Y was nearly a total disaster (Swallowed By The Sea is one of a few exceptions), and, whilst Viva la Vida was better, it wasn't quite up to the standard of the first two albums. Admittedly I have heard Mylo Xyloto but I just don't expect good things from them any more. Which is a shame, because the mind who wrote Amsterdam is capable of so much more than, say, Fix You.

My first two Coldplay albums were Mylo Xyloto and A Rush of Blood to the Head, so I love them both. I will admit though, where Mylo Xyloto brings back some memories, A Rush... Is an emotional listening experience for me to such an extent that it's difficult for me to bring myself to listen to anything from it but only certain songs (sucks being a teenager at times, doesn't it). Parachutes and A Rush... are magical, but I really loved MX and Viva La Vida or Death and All his Friends too (haven't listened to X&Y yet, though I do have the Fix You EP, and I love it, especially "The World Turned Upside Down").

Guess you could say I'm a bit of a Coldplay fan.

I generally dislike Coldplay as a whole, but Mylo Xyloto was actually a fairly good album. If I'm correct, it's supposed to be a concept album/rock opera.
Plus it was produced by Brian Eno. I like his stuff, especially Fripp & Eno.

[Katyuscha]

Must...resist...urge...to find...more music

do it, maaan

[Thafoo]

Silversun Pickups is due to surpass Foster The People in regards to how many times I've listened to them. Lovely.

[Corrian]

Silversun Pickups is due to surpass Foster The People in regards to how many times I've listened to them. Lovely.

I think each of their albums got better than the other. And they're new song is certainly promising for their future.

First song I heard was "Panic Station" by them on the radio, and I didn't like it. I picked on it. But I started to hear more of them and decided I actually liked them musically, and then it just grew from there and I started tolerating him.

Everyone's least favorite album by them seems to be their new one, but to be honest, I think that one is them at their finest. They seem more musically interesting and creative, and they feel like they hit a milestone with their sound. I personally find it to be their best. People just want them to sound the same. I like a band to evolve their sound and they're certainly doing that.

Must...resist...urge...to find...more music

do it, maaan

But...so much music to go through already...

[Thafoo]

Silversun Pickups is due to surpass Foster The People in regards to how many times I've listened to them. Lovely.

I think each of their albums got better than the other. And they're new song is certainly promising for their future.

First song I heard was "Panic Station" by them on the radio, and I didn't like it. I picked on it. But I started to hear more of them and decided I actually liked them musically, and then it just grew from there and I started tolerating him.

Everyone's least favorite album by them seems to be their new one, but to be honest, I think that one is them at their finest. They seem more musically interesting and creative, and they feel like they hit a milestone with their sound. I personally find it to be their best. People just want them to sound the same. I like a band to evolve their sound and they're certainly doing that.

Neck Of The Woods is seriously awesome, and after I get tired of it, I'll start listening to The Singles Collection. Cannibal is, of course, great.

Y'mean "Panic Switch"? "Panic Station" is a Muse song. I'm guessing you liked Lazy Eye, then?

By new album you mean Neck Of The Woods as opposed to The Singles Collection, right? I love Neck Of The Woods. It's so good.

[Corrian]

Y'mean "Panic Switch"? "Panic Station" is a Muse song. I'm guessing you liked Lazy Eye, then?

Too many names to remember.

The one I heard that started to make me actually dig the band was The Royal We, I think. My dad played it and was like "Of course the radio cuts out all the cool parts". Think he heard it on the radio and realized he started to actually dig them. And so did I.

By new album you mean Neck Of The Woods as opposed to The Singles Collection, right? I love Neck Of The Woods. It's so good.

Yeah. I don't really listen to Singles Collections.

But really, I re-listened to all of their albums recently, and each one seems to get better.

[Thafoo]

Y'mean "Panic Switch"? "Panic Station" is a Muse song. I'm guessing you liked Lazy Eye, then?

Too many names to remember.

The one I heard that started to make me actually dig the band was The Royal We, I think. My dad played it and was like "Of course the radio cuts out all the cool parts". Think he heard it on the radio and realized he started to actually dig them. And so did I.

By new album you mean Neck Of The Woods as opposed to The Singles Collection, right? I love Neck Of The Woods. It's so good.

Yeah. I don't really listen to Singles Collections.

But really, I re-listened to all of their albums recently, and each one seems to get better.

I'd only listen to The Singles Collection leisurely, if I felt as though I didn't feel like listening to an actual album.

I don't feel like ranking their albums, but if I had to, it's likely be chronologically- Neck Of The Woods first, followed by Swoon and Carnavas.

[Calorax]

Albums was too difficult so here are my personal top 25 rap songs
Most of the stuff here is pretty recent cos I'm not a huge fan of the "golden age" sound as it was
All opinions are my own etc., these are all based on how much I enjoy them, not whether I think they're the best or not

25. Lil Ugly Mane - Bitch, I'm Lugubrious
24. Big Freedia - Hit Me on my Next
23. Eric B & Rakim - I Ain't No Joke
22. Cee Lo Green - Big Ole Words (Damn)
21. Dizzee Rascal - Fix Up, Look Sharp
20. Nelly - Country Grammar (Hot Shit)
19. Danny Brown - Float On
18. Zebra Katz - Ima Read
17. Snoop Dogg - Gin and Juice
16. Cakes da Killa - Keep it Coochie
15. Captain Murphy - Gone Fishing
14. Lauryn Hill - Doo Wop (That Thing)
13. Death Grips - Takyon (Death Yon)
12. Missy Elliott - Lick Shots
11. Kendrick Lamar - Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst
10. Mykki Blanco - The Initiation
9. Lil Wayne - Lollipop
8. Nas - It Ain't Hard to Tell
7. The Notorious B.I.G. - Suicidal Thoughts
6. Public Enemy - She Want Channel Zero?!
5. Shabazz Palaces - A Mess, The Booth Soaks In Palacian Musk...
4. Juvenile - Back that Azz Up
3. Kanye West - Can't Tell Me Nothing
2. OutKast - Rosa Parks
1. dälek - Forever Close My Eyes