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WHY?
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Xavier Rudd
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The Young Gods (2x)

Z'EV (2x)
Zu

1 The Microphones 1,383
2 Animal Collective 1,332
3 Radiohead 1,322
4 Neil Young 1,009
5 Thanksgiving 902
6 Mount Eerie 817
7 Do Make Say Think 812
8 Boards of Canada 742
9 Elliott Smith 722
10 The Books 698
11 The Beatles 669
12 Tom Waits 656
13 Cat Stevens 628
14 Built to Spill 623
15 WHY? 553
16 Joanna Newsom 531
17 of Montreal 509
18 Aphex Twin 479
19 Pavement 448
20 Caribou 434
21 Adrian Orange & Her Band 410
22 Talk Talk 404
23 The American Analog Set 391
24 The Velvet Underground 387
25 Guided by Voices 385
26 Modest Mouse 377
27 Mississippi John Hurt 376
28 The Olivia Tremor Control 363
28 The Fun Years 363
30 Björk 362
30 Polmo Polpo 362
32 Songs: Ohia 357
33 Grizzly Bear 355
34 Miles Davis 353
35 Brian Eno 343
35 Nick Drake 343
37 Frank Zappa 333
38 Jeremy Enigk 331
39 Sunny Day Real Estate 325
40 Bonnie 'Prince' Billy 323
40 Pixies 323
42 Leonard Cohen 322
42 Sonic Youth 322
44 Broken Social Scene 321
45 José González 321
46 Tortoise 319
47 Wilco 317
48 Grateful Dead 314
48 Silver Jews 314
50 The Tallest Man on Earth 310

ainoq's top albums (overall)
1. Pavement - Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain (287) 2. Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago (222) 3. John Mayer - Continuum (222) 4. Pariisin Kevät - Meteoriitti (196) 5. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Stadium Arcadium Disc 2 (173) 6. Radiohead - The Bends (136) 7. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Stadium Arcadium Disc 1 (134) 8. The Postal Service - Give Up (124) 9. Red Hot Chili Peppers - By the Way (121) 10. Sonic Youth - The Eternal - 2009 (114) 11. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication (111) 12. John Mayer - Room for Squares (108) 13. John Mayer - Where The Light Is: Live In Los Angeles [Disc 1] (102) 14. John Mayer - Heavier Things (102) 15. Bon Iver - Later...with Jools Holland 05-13-2008 (100) 16. Coldplay - A Rush of Blood to the Head (99) 17. Sonic Youth - EVOL (97) 18. Foo Fighters - The Colour and the Shape (96) 19. The Shins - Wincing the Night Away (94) 20. Sonic Youth - Experimental Jet Set, Trash and No Star (92)

While not considered quite the watershed moment ‘Sgt. Pepper…’ - ‘Never Mind the Bollocks…’or indeed ironically ‘Nevermind’ provided, ‘Doolittle’ nevertheless paved the way for the epoch of the alternative-rock scene of the early 90’s, supplanting all in it’s wake, giving the disaffected MTV generation a fitting soundtrack. ‘Doolittle’ producer Gil Norton might have smoothed over some of the abrasive and lo-fi edges of their predecessor, but this makes it no less powerful an album, in fact perhaps more so, due to their increased accessibility; they yielded a more subversive power. Compressing themes such as incest, mental instability, self harm, surrealism, violent Biblical imagery, libido and irrational fears of “losing my penis to a whore with diseases”, into the catchiest three minute pop songs you’d never heard. With ingenious song writing imbued in these transgressive and obscure lyrics, brought to life through the Pixies inimitable sound, tethering styles such as surf rock, latino and punk, all rapped up with a sheen of pop sensibility and unbridled raw power and energy, how could it not trailblaze a path for the latent underground to grab the chalice.

The monumental experience of my first Pixies gig back in 05, could have been tarnished by the makeshift gig venue (Meadowbank stadium & its ramshackle PA) however the performance and the atmosphere transcended the venue, providing the pinnacle of my Pixies pilgrimage; so the utilitarian aircraft-hanger that purports itself as a venue, holds no particular trepidation, nor could it curb the building enthusiasm of the crowd, who like the band themselves cannot be pigeon-holed; defying recognisable demographics and lazy labels.

It’s a tough call to precede such a revered act, but the moody Glasgow stalwarts Sons and Daughters can be a live force to be reckoned with, as their dark indie-folk tinged gothic-rockabilly sits with an almost menacingly serious stage presence. It’s just a shame that there’s a pervading and assumed custom of showing support bands the meagerest of response (a sort if anti-etiquette if you will). Any forms of exuberance shown by members of the crowd are viewed with disdain, chagrin or at the very lest baffled curiosity. Untroubled by the lack of energy, Adele and co. cycled through some their best songs from their trilogy of albums, with a new song taking on the sensitive subject of the Bible John murders, exposing elements of the seedy underbelly and darker heritage of Glasgow’s past (albeit probably better Christened a couple of miles across the Clyde at the Barras, considering the crimes heinous association.)

Quite - The Pixies influential and signature quite loud, quite loud dynamics were mirrored by the outline of the show and reaction from the crowd. With the band themselves slinking on-stage shrouded in shadows, backs to their adoring audience, taking in the screening of the fabled short film ‘Un Chien Andalou’ (by Luis Buñuel & Salvador Dali) which ‘Debaser’ heavily reverences- complete with slicing up eyeballs. This left some sections of the audience, subdued, bemused and impatience, and there was still an air of ill-ease from the self same sections as the Pixies decided to kick things off with four b-sides, as good as they prove to be, Kim acknowledged that b-sides have become almost an anachronism.

Loud - At the very moment the first note of the ‘Debaser’ riff rings out, the crowd lap it up and are instantly onside, synchronised as one. The fact that a song utilizing such an obscure art-school reference has become an indie anthem staple, as thousand of fans sing back every line “Slicing up Eyeballs, I want you to know”; makes me think that even Dali himself would testify to this being a surreal turn of events. The synchronised video backdrop, with its related sepia toned Doolittle imagery and artwork compliment the equally surreal shades of their performance perfectly, but for those of us in the throngs of the mosh-pit, trying to synchronise singing the lyrics back, keeping our balance amongst the ensuing melee whilst remembering to take a breath; the chances of appreciating these artistic show-reels are brief.

Heralding the precise order of the album,‘Tame’ brings the terrifying high-pitched squeal of Black Francis (which is akin to a kitten being violated by a wolf) to the fore, precipitating more frenetic flailing bodies. Renditions of ‘Wave of Mutilation’ and ‘I Bleed’ flawlessly follow, while ‘Here Comes Your Man’ provides one of the heartiest sing-alongs the SECC has surely seen in its history, ‘Dead’s blatant paranoid edge, complete with yelps and shrieks and barks juxtaposes another sing-along anthem in the form of environmentally prophetic, alternative hymn ‘Monday Gone To Heaven’, complete with equally surreal and bizarre lyrics that resonates decades of on, "Rock me Joseph Alberto Santiago" indeed.

As we approach ‘Mr Grieves’(containing the lyric album takes its name from), Kim interjects saying“we’re still on side one.”, acknowledging the linear fashion of the show. ‘Crakity Jones’ shatters any moment of respite in fractious fashion, complete with incoherent ranting and visceral riffs that packs a ferocious punch. David Lovering shot in the limelight - ‘La La Love You’ injects a faint whiff of comedy and light-heartedness. ‘No. 13 Baby’ and ‘There Goes My Gun’ are impeccable, but ‘Hey’ still provides the pinnacle of the Pixies cannon, in my opinion; showcasing the finest elements of Joey Santiago’s and David Lovering subtle but sublime lead-work and understated back-beat, while Kim sugar coated refrain of “Chained…” offsets Black Francis’s (aka Frank Black aka Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV) pleading, harassed howl. ‘Silver’s ominous western whim segues into ‘Gouge Away’ which reinforces that Kim’s simple fluid bass-lines provide the backbone to the anarchic lo-fi pop form of the Pixies compositions. Though there’s a tangible distance between Kim and Frank (a whole stage to be precise), any previous animosity is put to one side as the band coalesce perfectly and Kim’s sweet tones take the edge of Francis abrasive shrieks, providing an affable spokeswoman and foil to our elusive frontman.

Quiet-1st Encore – ‘Wave Of Mutilation (UK Surf)’, the reprise of our early initiated favourite, garners positive feedback along with the top-trump of b-sides ‘Into the White’ but there’s still an unsaid air of expectancy directed at the stage.

Loud - 2nd Encore - Knowing the exact set list order, is a strange situation that I’ve only experienced when attending Sonic Youth’s ‘Don’t Look Back’-‘Daydream Nation’ tour, which can at times take away some of the mystique from a performance…so when a surprise second encore is rolled out, all bets are off.

Supposedly making up for the barrier crash in 1991(which Kim again acknowledges), it’s time for ‘Surfa Rosa/Come On Pilgrim’ - often playing second fiddle to tonight’s revered album, to rear it’s abrasive head; proving a final shot-in-the-arm, with its rawer visceral edge sparking near riotous reaction.

Firing through ‘The Holiday Song’, ‘Nimrod's Son’ and the deceptively melodious ‘Caribou’ in lightning speed, ‘Isla de Encanta’, ‘Broken Face’, ‘Something Against You’ and ‘Vamos’ provide sheer adrenaline to the whiplash ridden crowd, nut as a flip of a coin signals our parting farewell will be ‘Where Is My Mind’, this now renowned tune (thanks to it’s now intrinsic link with ‘Fight Club’), elicits a mass “Whoo-ooh’s” chorus which reverberates round the venue, transforming our cavernous abode into an epicentre of emotion; clearly there’s not a dry eye in the house as Kim Deal dabs away a tear as the band wave a fond farewell; instead of leaving a wave of mutilation, they leave an awestruck overwhelmed crowd in Seventh heaven.

The Pixies may have boldly stated they’d Sold Out on their reformation, and it’s acknowledged nostalgia tours have the tendency to sully reputations, but on tonight’s showing a good five years after they regrouped, they’ve lost none of their potency, chemistry or edge and as for the sheer quality of the lauded albums songs, they’re as mind bendingly bizarre, unique and influential as when this 38:38 of genius was first committed to vinyl two decades ago. True testament to an enduring artefact and securing its legacy in the pantheon of timeless albums. All in all, the Pixies are still as innovative, eccentric and important as they ever where, providing a fitting soundtrack to a world going steadily off the rails.

Harky!
09-11-09

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(2009) Mr. Somnambula - DEMOS ~ self release/compilation [electronic, ambient techno, darkwave, dark ambient]
total tracks length: 00:17:42
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My top 10 albums of each decade since the 1960s.

1960s

1. The Velvet Underground - The Velvet Underground & Nico
2. Pink Floyd - The Piper At The Gates of Dawn
3. Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band - Trout Mask Replica
4. The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
5. 13th Floor Elevators - The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators
6. The Stooges - The Stooges
7. James Brown - Live at the Apollo
8. Love - Forever Changes
9. Beach Boys - Pet Sounds
10. The United States of America - The United States of America

1970s

1. Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures
2. David Bowie - Low
3. Gang of Four - Entertainment!
4. Funkadelic - Maggot Brain
5. The Clash - London Calling
6. Television - Marquee Moon
7. Brian Eno - Here Come The Warm Jets
8. Miles Davis - Bitches Brew
9. Pink Floyd - Animals
10. Kraftwerk - Trans-Europe Express

1980s

1. Talking Heads - Remain in Light
2. Joy Division - Closer
3. Minutemen - Double Nickels on the Dime
4. Tom Waits - Rain Dogs
5. The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead
6. Meat Puppets - Meat Puppets II
7. Paul Simon - Graceland
8. Operation Ivy - Energy
9. Sonic Youth - Daydream Nation
10. Beastie Boys - Paul's Boutique

1990s

1. Guided by Voices - Bee Thousand
2. Jawbreaker - 24 Hour Revenge Therapy
3. Wu-Tang Clan - Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
4. Neutral Milk Hotel - In The Aeroplane Over The Sea
5. Green Day - Dookie
6. DJ Shadow - Endtroducing
7. Dr. Dre - The Chronic
8. Radiohead - OK Computer
9. At the Drive-In - Acrobatic Tenement
10. Reatards - Teenage Hate

2000s

1. M.I.A. - Kala
2. Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavillion
3. Radiohead - Kid A
4. Jay Reatard - Blood Visions
5. Portishead - Third
6. OutKast - Stankonia
7. At the Drive-In - Relationship of Command
8. Andrew Jackson Jihad - People Who Can Eat People Are The Luckiest People In The World
9. Arcade Fire - Funeral
10. The Ergs! - Dorkrockcorkrod

I'm bored...

First, make a list of your top-20 artists overall. Then, for each of these artists, add the 7 most similar artists to your list. Delete any duplicates, count up the number of entries on your list and this will give you some idea of how eclectic your listening habits are. A score of 7 represents an extremely unvaried musical taste while a 140 represents an extremely varied one.

1 - The Birthday Massacre
2 - Tegan and Sara
3 - Paramore
4 - Thrushes
5 - Emilie Autumn
6 - Jack Off Jill
7 - The White Stripes
8 - Silversun Pickups
9 - The Raveonettes
10 - Pavement
11 - The Dead Weather
12 - Alizée
13 - Nine Inch Nails
14 - Tool
15 - Protest the Hero
16 - Sonic Youth
17 - Otep
18 - Le Tigre
19 - Black Moth Super Rainbow
20 - Scarling.

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1) The Birthday Massacre
- Helalyn Flowers
- I:Scintilla
-Ayria
- Angelspit
- Dope Stars Inc.
(5)

2) Tegan and Sara
- Tegan Quin
- An Horse
- Rachael Cantu
- Uh Huh Her
- Northern State
- The Cliks
- Tender Forever
(7)

3) Paramore
- Hey Monday
- VersaEmerge
- Boys Like Girls
- Automatic Loveletter
- Flyleaf
- All Time Low
- Fake Number
(7)

4) Thrushes
- Air Formation
- Airiel
- Highspire
- Rumskib
- Tears Run Rings
- Skywave
- The Daysleepers
(7)

5) Emilie Autumn
- Hannah Fury
- Rasputina
(2)

6) Jack Off Jill
- My Ruin
- QueenAdreena
- Daisy Chainsaw
- Switchblade Symphony
(4)

7) The White Stripes
- The Raconteurs
- Jack White
- The Black Keys
- The Greenhornes
- The Kills
- The Hives
(6)

8) Silversun Pickups
- Autolux
- The Airborne Toxic Event
- Death Cab for Cutie
- Cage the Elephant
- Mew
- Metric
- Band of Horses
(7)

9) The Raveonettes
- The Jesus and Mary Chain
- Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
- The Duke Spirit
- Psyched Up Janis
- A Place to Bury Strangers
- The Warlocks
(6)

10) Pavement
- Stephen Malkmus
- Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks
- Silver Jews
- Built to Spill
- Sebadoh
- Guided by Voices
- Preston School of Industry
(7)

11) The Dead Weather
- The Horrors
- Yeah Yeah Yeahs
- Dan Auerbach
- Kasabian
(4)

12) Alizée
- Mylène Farmer
- Lorie
- Najoua Belyzel
- Jenifer
- Natasha St-Pier
- In-Grid
- Zazie
(7)

13) Nine Inch Nails
- Modwheelmood
- Trent Reznor
- Marilyn Manson
- Tweaker
- Black Light Burns
- Halo33
- Puscifer
(7)

14) Tool
- A Perfect Circle
- Peach
- Rishloo
- ASHES dIVIDE
- Riverside
- Porcupine Tree
(6)

15) Protest the Hero
- The Human Abstract
- Between the Buried and Me
- SikTh
- The Fall of Troy
- The Dillinger Escape Plan
- The Number Twelve Looks Like You
- August Burns Red
(7)

16) Sonic Youth
- Thurston Moore
- Ciccone Youth
- Lee Ranaldo
- Free Kitten
- My Bloody Valentine
- Dinosaur Jr.
- Yo La Tengo
(7)

17) Otep
- Kittie
- Eths
- Exilia
- The Agonist
- Mudvayne
- Straight Line Stitch
(6)

18) Le Tigre
- Bikini Kill
- Sleater-Kinney
- Bratmobile
- Julie Ruin
- Peaches
- Lesbians on Ecstasy
- The Gossip
(7)

19) Black Moth Super Rainbow
- Tobacco
- The Octopus Project & Black Moth Super Rainbow
- The Octopus Project
- Black Moth Super Rainbow + The Octopus Project
- satanstompingcaterpillars
- Animal Collective
- Panda Bear
(7)

20) Scarling.
- theSTART
- Die So Fluid
(2)

118/140

1. Annie - Don't Stop
2. Röyksopp - Junior
3. Patrick Wolf - The Bachelor
4. 2562 - Unbalance
5. The xx - xx
6. FaltyDL - Love Is a Liability
7. Pet Shop Boys - Yes
8. Depeche Mode - Sounds of the Universe
9. Little Boots - Hands
10. Kings of Convenience - Declaration Of Dependence
11. Fink - Sort of Revolution
12. Tequilajazzz - Журнал живого
13. Bibio - Ambivalence Avenue
14. Hudson Mohawke - Butter
15. Sonic Youth - The Eternal

... to be continued

16. Martyn - Great Lengths