Segunda-feira 6 Out 2008, 11h:49
In an effort to actually listen to a lot of the music I seem to amass I have decided it would be a rather good idea to make a somewhat regular playlist with new music I have stumbled upon in the hope that it doesn't get lost in the abyss. I'm not sure how regular it shall be, and if I shall make any further journals in reference to it but it seems a good idea at the moment, even if it is due to boredom somewhat.
The tracks are picked from my recently added fairly randomly from albums, and will include mainly artists who are new to me, along with old artists I enjoy who have a new release/new release to my new ears.
Statements follow with the tracks or albums that have some relevance and those without any comments haven't really sunk in so it would be unfair to judge them.
1. Secret Machines - I never thought to ask
A band that I fell in love with a few years ago that I've not really listened to much in the past year. The album doesn't sound too bad from a first listen, but I think I've become a bit bored of them unfortunately. This track's not really got too much going for it compared to the thumper that is Daddy's in the Doldrums but I think the album itself needs repeated listens.
2. Seasick Steve - St. Louis Slim
Saw him on the Jools Holland show which sounded great. Blues is never something I can see myself listen to as a young man too often but I do like him. I think I like his name more though.
3. Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - Moonland
I had tried Nick Cave a few times on friends recommendations and found it horrid but gave it another go with the recent album Dig, Lazarus, Dig and my, was I wrong. Infact I can't believe I neglected it before. I think time has given my tastes a little maturing, and I'm going to try and get hold of some more acclaimed older work of his/theirs.
4. Bruno Pronsato - What we wish
6. Bomb The Bass - Black River
Saw rave reviews for this release and although I don't see much special in the record as a whole, I love Lanegan's unique voice in his guest appearences and think this track is pretty special.
7. Deerhoof - Snoopy Waves
Deerhoof are so fun, I really liked Friend Oppurtunity but have barely listened to the new stuff aside from this. I have to be in the mood for it which would be perfectly themed by when I sledge down the stairs at home.
8. Morgan Geist - Nocebo
I always hope his solo stuff will be as good as the self titled Metro Area stuff but it never is. I think both records I've heard of his are nothing more than average, and the vocals on the latest record don't do much for it but its alright. Really looking forward to the Metro Area fabric mix however.
9. Jeff Mills - The Bells
Been a fan of Jeff Mills for a few years now and I can't believe I'd never listened to his most famous song, which I got hold of through the Purpose Maker compilation and I've played it quite a lot since because it is a massive tune. With the recent listening of the Wizard I decided I can't miss a chance to see him at the Warehouse Project next month and cannot wait.
11. The Dust Brothers - This is Your life
Fight Club is my favorite ever film, and I'd lost this album for some reason when I was reminded of their production skills through the Beastie Boys album Paul's Boutique and it doesn't sound as good as I thought it was on its own. I think the tracks perfectly fit into Fight Club though, really adding to the atmosphere of the film. Definately one of the weaker tracks on the soundtrack this, although I do like Tyler's monologues.
12. Brightblack Morning Light - Hologram Buffalo
13. Andy Stott - Hostile
Absolutely smashing tune
14. Nomo - Round the Way
15. Aleksi Perälä - Path
I was looking for this album for months and finally got hold of it and Rephlex have gone and done it again. One of the few decent IDM releases from the last 2 years.
16. Syclops - I've got my eye on you
Saw this on a few year best lists over on rateyourmusic.com along with the tag IDM (which I disagree with) and absolutely adore the album as a whole. Looked into it a bit further and discovered its actually on DFA which really suprised me. They seem to be really diversifying the artists and getting a lot of good records out. The Fly is one of my favorite tunes of 2008.
17. Prosumer and Murat Tepeli - Lov Feat. Elif Bicer Live at Panorama Bar
18. Hiromi Uehara - Time Difference
Jazz Fusion from a pretty Japanese lady. I don't really know what Jazz fusion is to be quite honest, but I like the album this is taken from. Some of the tracks remind me of Nobuo Uematsu's more frantic Final Fantasy tracks.
19. Anders Ilar - Icarus & pegasus
20. One Day as a Lion - Wild International
I'm not a massive Rage against the Machine fan or anything but I do love their debut and last album (the latter more so). The EP this is taken from doesn't sound any different to what you'd expect though and I must admit I was expecting a different sound. I understand it is basically Zack and the old The Mars Volta drummer but they didn't need to mix the drums so loud. Disappointing really.
I cheated with this last one as I've had the album for about a month but it is the best techno record of 2008 so far and this track is great.
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Comments and Suggestions welecomed and appreciated as always.