General Music Discussion II

[Corrian]

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

I've heard a total of 2 of these.

I approve of the 13th song and the top. The dalek song is one of the few hip-hop songs I actually go and casually listen to sometimes. Great band overall.

[Demen 2]

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

lol sorry for discussing in a music discussion

[Demen 2]

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

I feel you on that one, man

But I do think that as a teenager you get to adventure a lot more than you do when you grow up

Responsibilities as an adult really weigh you down and restrict the places you go and people you can see

[Corrian]

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

I feel you on that one, man

But I do think that as a teenager you get to adventure a lot more than you do when you grow up

Responsibilities as an adult really weigh you down and restrict the places you go and people you can see

Doesn't work as well when you've been broke your entire teenage years, though..

I think I'll be adventuring more once I actually do more adult related stuff instead.

[Mirrodinia]

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.

Not really. The album does have an extremely light concept centered on like, subway graffiti or something, but only a few songs even point that direction. There is a small comic book series that was made for it after the album was released though, so it might explain how the songs that don't seem to tie in to the theme are actually part of the "concept." The album artwork, both inside and out, is gorgeous though.
If you like Brian Eno, you should check out the other Coldplay album he produced, Viva La Vida or Death and All his Friends. It took me a while to get into that one, because it sounds so different from what you'd expect Coldplay to sound like (even the hit single title track uses highly unusual instrumentation, no guitars or synths whatsoever), but I do really like it now.

[Demen 2]

I feel you on that one, man

But I do think that as a teenager you get to adventure a lot more than you do when you grow up

Responsibilities as an adult really weigh you down and restrict the places you go and people you can see

Doesn't work as well when you've been broke your entire teenage years, though..

I think I'll be adventuring more once I actually do more adult related stuff instead.

That's what I thought.
Don't have a child young and there are many years for adventure until responsibility really kicks down your door.

Also, always listen to music. Always.

[Corrian]

That's what I thought.
Don't have a child young and there are many years for adventure until responsibility really kicks down your door.

Don't worry. Getting married and having a child is barely even on my mind right now until at least 30+. And even then I'd probably adopt instead.

I just have too many ideas that I'd LIKE to fulfill before the whole "settling down" thing (which I don't even really like the concept of, to be honest), but doesn't mean I will.

Also, always listen to music. Always.

No concern there I love listening to new interesting music all the time, discovering new music, video games, and unique and quality entertainment all over the place that I doubt I'll ever stop.

Sure, I might slow down like I have later, but stopping I doubt will ever happen.

[The REAL Glasers]

Enjoy college, be active, enjoy the relative lack of responsibility.

Try to live without regrets. Sounds cliche, but you should try to view your whole life as a series of experiences that have shaped who you are and not hold on to anything that's happened in the past. Did I miss opportunities? Sure as hell, but I don't dwell on them and what could have been because it's said and done. I can only make myself better by focusing on the life I'm living now.

[Shaluach]

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.

Not really. The album does have an extremely light concept centered on like, subway graffiti or something, but only a few songs even point that direction. There is a small comic book series that was made for it after the album was released though, so it might explain how the songs that don't seem to tie in to the theme are actually part of the "concept." The album artwork, both inside and out, is gorgeous though.
If you like Brian Eno, you should check out the other Coldplay album he produced, Viva La Vida or Death and All his Friends. It took me a while to get into that one, because it sounds so different from what you'd expect Coldplay to sound like (even the hit single title track uses highly unusual instrumentation, no guitars or synths whatsoever), but I do really like it now.

I'm actually fairly sure it's a rock opera. If I'm correct, the lead singer (I don't know his name) explained how it's the story of two people falling in love, their names being Mylo, and Xyloto.

It even has some of the characteristics of a rock opera, including a short "overture" at the beginning.

[KoloToure]

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.

Ah, I meant to say I haven't listened to Mylo Xyloto.

X&Y is just so bland, imo. The music's alright but the lyrics are just atrocious. Swallowed by the Sea is the other way around, actually, but meh. VLV is better musically but the lyrics - whilst better than X&Y - just sort of limp along with no real creative energy. It's a real shame.

A Rush Of Blood To The Head is near-perfect.

[The REAL Glasers]

New Gambino sucks. Sun Kil Moon was alright. New Cloud Nothings single is bad, but has a strong hook.

[Mayane]

New Gambino sucks. Sun Kil Moon was alright. New Cloud Nothings single is bad, but has a strong hook.

Sun Kil Moon was great, only 2014 release I really liked so far.

[Mirrodinia]

Not really. The album does have an extremely light concept centered on like, subway graffiti or something, but only a few songs even point that direction. There is a small comic book series that was made for it after the album was released though, so it might explain how the songs that don't seem to tie in to the theme are actually part of the "concept." The album artwork, both inside and out, is gorgeous though.
If you like Brian Eno, you should check out the other Coldplay album he produced, Viva La Vida or Death and All his Friends. It took me a while to get into that one, because it sounds so different from what you'd expect Coldplay to sound like (even the hit single title track uses highly unusual instrumentation, no guitars or synths whatsoever), but I do really like it now.

I'm actually fairly sure it's a rock opera. If I'm correct, the lead singer (I don't know his name) explained how it's the story of two people falling in love, their names being Mylo, and Xyloto.

It even has some of the characteristics of a rock opera, including a short "overture" at the beginning.

Really? Do you happen to have a link to wherever he said that? Can't believe I didn't know that.

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.

Ah, I meant to say I haven't listened to Mylo Xyloto.

X&Y is just so bland, imo. The music's alright but the lyrics are just atrocious. Swallowed by the Sea is the other way around, actually, but meh. VLV is better musically but the lyrics - whilst better than X&Y - just sort of limp along with no real creative energy. It's a real shame.

A Rush Of Blood To The Head is near-perfect.

Well, I hope I have a good experience when I finally listen to X&Y nonetheless.

[Cadonica]

Another one for 2014.

Chrome Division's Infernal Rock Eternal. 93/100, the second best album of this year so far.

[Calorax]

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

I've heard a total of 2 of these.

I approve of the 13th song and the top. The dalek song is one of the few hip-hop songs I actually go and casually listen to sometimes. Great band overall.

I'd recommend you try the most recent Mykki Blanco release, you may like that.

[Volmachtia]

Is it strange that I don't like sleeping in? I feel like I'm wasting so much music time.

[Ancient Magmia]

Is it strange that I don't like sleeping in? I feel like I'm wasting so much music time.

Same here. The only reason I even try to go to sleep is so that I'm functional to do schoolwork...and even then I refuse to go to bed before 1 AM.
I've literally stayed up from 1 in the afternoon to 11 AM so that I could listen to music or read/listen to music related stuff (well, among other things as well).

[Meryuma]

Listened to the Faust self-titled. It's pretty disorganized, feeling more like a collection of notes and sketches than a finished album but there's definitely pioneering ideas and great sections. The first side ranges from interesting to brilliant and the second ranges from tedious as hell to brilliant.

[Cosumar]

Is it strange that I don't like sleeping in? I feel like I'm wasting so much music time.

I'm the opposite. I can't force myself to go to bed until at least 2 a.m. because I could be using that time to listen to music instead. I have no problem sleeping til noon, however...

[The REAL Glasers]

It's rare I'm in bed before 4am.

[Shaluach]

I'm actually fairly sure it's a rock opera. If I'm correct, the lead singer (I don't know his name) explained how it's the story of two people falling in love, their names being Mylo, and Xyloto.

It even has some of the characteristics of a rock opera, including a short "overture" at the beginning.

Really? Do you happen to have a link to wherever he said that? Can't believe I didn't know that.

Ah, I meant to say I haven't listened to Mylo Xyloto.

X&Y is just so bland, imo. The music's alright but the lyrics are just atrocious. Swallowed by the Sea is the other way around, actually, but meh. VLV is better musically but the lyrics - whilst better than X&Y - just sort of limp along with no real creative energy. It's a real shame.

A Rush Of Blood To The Head is near-perfect.

Well, I hope I have a good experience when I finally listen to X&Y nonetheless.

http://www.nme.com/news/coldplay/59807
There ya go. That pretty much explains what I was telling you.

[Corrian]

Enjoy college, be active, enjoy the relative lack of responsibility.

Try to live without regrets. Sounds cliche, but you should try to view your whole life as a series of experiences that have shaped who you are and not hold on to anything that's happened in the past. Did I miss opportunities? Sure as hell, but I don't dwell on them and what could have been because it's said and done. I can only make myself better by focusing on the life I'm living now.

I'll try to do my best here. Thanks.

New Gambino sucks. Sun Kil Moon was alright. New Cloud Nothings single is bad, but has a strong hook.

I liked the Sun Kil Moon album. Haven't heard any of the rest.

I'd recommend you try the most recent Mykki Blanco release, you may like that.

Will do.

Is it strange that I don't like sleeping in? I feel like I'm wasting so much music time.

I'm this way, but not just because of of wasting music time. Even if the time I'm using while awake is pointlessly sitting at my computer doing nothing, I don't like sleeping 12 hours. Not only does 12 hours start making you more sleepy than giving you extra sleep, it's also even more pointlessly wasting 4 hours of your day. Hell, I don't like 8 hours of sleep. If I could help it, I'd try for 6 hours and program my brain to get used to that.

Look at my quote in my signature. I posted that one because I agree with it wholeheartedly.

Now, if only I'd get around to using those extra hours for something useful...

But I have insomnia sometimes, especially lately apparently, and during these times I'm always tired so 12 hours of sleep doesn't sound so bad...Or 10+ hours straight without waking up once...that was nice.

It's rare I'm in bed before 4am.

Varies widely for me. There are long periods where I'm going to bed at 4 AM to 6 AM every night, and then like lately, I've been waking UP at 4 AM...Then other times I'm going to sleep at more normal sleep times, like 9 and 10 PM...

Mines a scattered mess.

Listened to the Faust self-titled. It's pretty disorganized, feeling more like a collection of notes and sketches than a finished album but there's definitely pioneering ideas and great sections. The first side ranges from interesting to brilliant and the second ranges from tedious as hell to brilliant.

I'm gonna have to listen to it

[Meryuma]

Listened to the Faust self-titled. It's pretty disorganized, feeling more like a collection of notes and sketches than a finished album but there's definitely pioneering ideas and great sections. The first side ranges from interesting to brilliant and the second ranges from tedious as hell to brilliant.

I'm gonna have to listen to it

It reminds me of the early Residents or the weirder Can stuff. Again, it's inconsistent but a lot of it is absolutely fascinating and I can hear elements that would influence just about everyone (e.g. This Heat, Nurse With Wound, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Throbbing Gristle, Animal Collective, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum). It's a short album comprised of 3 long tracks, which each go into some pretty disassociated ideas. This piece is the best, imo.

[Calorax]

After actually listening to the lyrics of Benji in depth, and frequently over the past week or so I have decided that it's now my favourite album of the year thus far

[The REAL Glasers]

The directness is charming, but for every brilliant line there's a clunker.