What Are You Listening To?

[Mr.BRFC]

I have no problem wth swearing in songs but it has no place in pop music.

Little kids buy the no.1 singles so hearing "****ing high" in a song like that is going to have repercusions!


modern pop is absolutely awful and im not the type of person thats against pop its just that older stuff in the charts was a lot more effective, now its all about showing as many adverts as possible(yea off course they had adverts back in the time but theres way too many now inlcudin music adverts,ringtones...etc...oh and also-- imo

[Seeph]

Whats The Editors' cd like? And, I mean music wise and not quality wise...

Anyway the new CD by THE HOT HOT HEAT (called ELEVATOR if memory serves) is a thing of beauty and catchy as the crabs (ask your naughty uncle)... I CANT RECOMMEND IT HIGHLY ENUFF.

On another tip (electronic/progressive) Danny Howell's mix cd for Global Underground (Miami) is extremely smooth.

Hot Hot Heat's new album is one I've been meaning to get for ages. Very underrated band although I wasn't as keen on their first album as I am on the new one.

Editors' cd is lyrically a bit disappointing but musically it sounds amazing, Munich, Blood, All Sparks and Bullets are particularly good. I love them.

James Blunt swearing in his songs??? Seriously???!!!

[NEWCASTLE FAN]

James Blunt swearing in his songs??? Seriously???!!!

Check out the lyrics for "Wisemen" and you probably heard the swearing in "You're Beautiful"

[Seeph]

Not noticed it in that no, my brain shuts off to be honest when I hear his nasal whine on the radio!!! I remember seeing him on Jools Holland a while back and I can't remember what he played (he only got one song) but I remember thinking, if that's the best you've got to offer you're not going anywhere, shows what I know!

[Rubbergenius]

Just listening to the Editors album 'The Back Room' at the moment - cracking stuff. Every track a winner. You're right Seeph, the lyrics aren't much cop, but it's sounds fantastic.

[Pride Of Moyesie-side]

current listening to a mix CD of theRamones, Libertines, Smiths, Greenday, Strokes and Weezer and My Chemical Romance .
But i bought the Dropkick Murphys album yesterday. best album of the year

[Seeph]

I've probably watched the White Stripes Live Under Blackpool lights DVD three times this weekend it's amazing, forgotten how good it was.

Have you got it CF? I know you love the Stripes, get it if you can. Jack White is the man

RG - glad you like Editors. They played a real tiny toilet venue near me last weekend but I couldn't get the time off work, am gutted. Be seeing them in Manc September though hopefully

[charlton fan]

I've probably watched the White Stripes Live Under Blackpool lights DVD three times this weekend it's amazing, forgotten how good it was.

Have you got it CF? I know you love the Stripes, get it if you can. Jack White is the man

RG - glad you like Editors. They played a real tiny toilet venue near me last weekend but I couldn't get the time off work, am gutted. Be seeing them in Manc September though hopefully
No haven't got it, heard it's awesome though. I'll take your advice and get it soon.

Well since seeing Donnie Darko the other day, I've had the soundtrack on loads, great stuff. Best soundtrack ever! Echo & The Bunnymen- The Killing Moon- such a brilliant song :cool:.

[Race Driv3r]

Following on from 'James Blunt syndrome', I've just bought Daniel Powter's (self-titled) album.

It's just as good as Blunt's effort, and perhaps even a tad more upbeat.

Specifically enjoying the songs 'Song 6', 'Free Loop', 'Bad Day', 'Jimmy Gets High', and 'Lost on the Stoop'.

For those who liked 'Back to Bedlam', I'd recommend this one as well.

[Seeph]

Well since seeing Donnie Darko the other day, I've had the soundtrack on loads, great stuff. Best soundtrack ever! Echo & The Bunnymen- The Killing Moon- such a brilliant song :cool:.

This is a band I've been meaning to explore more, how much stuff of theirs have you got? They were quite good at Glastonbury the bit I caught.

[charlton fan]

This is a band I've been meaning to explore more, how much stuff of theirs have you got? They were quite good at Glastonbury the bit I caught.
My Dad has loads of theirs, so after hearing Killing Moon and getting that and playing it 27 times. I just put his collection on iTunes(40 songs) and also Electrafixion (Echo and The Bunnymen without their drummer (he died)). I would highly recommend them. I'll send you a couple of their songs if you like.

[Seeph]

That'd be ace yea, have you still got my gmail address? Then I can pick them up when I get my uni broadband back. Just a few of the best, cheers geez

[Rubbergenius]

Echo and the Bunnymen are very good in patches IMO - Killing Moon is simply an epic song (really good version of it in the film Grosse Point Blank as well), and I've got the album Ocean Rain (from about 1985), but I've never felt I should go out and buy more.

Their comeback single in the mid-90s (Nothing Lasts Forever) was fantastic though.

Perhaps I should try more.

[Seeph]

Yea I remember the Nothing... single, wasn't really aware of the history then, I think I've got the single knocking about somewhere.

[Rubbergenius]

Yeah, bought it at the time - great stuff, just listened to it again on my MP3 player, bought back memories of university.

Talking about 80s alternative stuff has got me listening to it now, bah, I'll never get any work done!

[Spurs Forever]

For some odd reason i have been listening to a bit of 40's Jazz :confused: The songs arn't great but the instrumentals are brillient, especially Glenn Miller - In The Mood and Moonlight Serenade are good!

[Mr.BRFC]

Ive been listening to a lot of hendrix , most songs for the first time. mainly the best of album. and its so chilled out. the guitar stands out by a mile, really is amazing.

[charlton fan]

That'd be ace yea, have you still got my gmail address? Then I can pick them up when I get my uni broadband back. Just a few of the best, cheers geez

Yep, I have your G-mail address. I'll send 3 or 4 now. I listened to all 40 of the songs I have, last night, only a couple that I wouldn't be fussed to hear again. Cracking band.

[Scottanater]

Queens Greatest hits at this moment in time trying to inspire my Wigan team to victory on Fm! :D

[charlton fan]

Just to let you know Seeph that I sent you two songs and I'll do a couple more if I remember tonight.

My mate just bought Mercury by Long-View and put in his MSN name: 'Long View are awesome'. He let me put it on iTunes and I'm just listening to it now, I must say, I'm very bored.

[LUFC Rule]

Been at Lee's (AVFC) with Mark (ClaretandBlue) the past 3 days, so we've had a lot of the music channel lol and Lee's guitaring, which I was shocked at how good he acutally was at it!:D

Since being back I've had one of my lost prophets albums on who used to be my favourite, and stupid as it sounds though, I found them really depressing to listen to recentley!

[Rubbergenius]

Just to let you know Seeph that I sent you two songs and I'll do a couple more if I remember tonight.

My mate just bought Mercury by Long-View and put in his MSN name: 'Long View are awesome'. He let me put it on iTunes and I'm just listening to it now, I must say, I'm very bored.

Yeah, I've seen the advert for their album. A big pile of 'meh' from me. Some compare them to the Verve. I compare them to Keane.

[Seeph]

I don't really like Longview either. The worst thing is, their album that's out now was released like 3 years ago. Talk about flogging a dead horse, they keep lifting the same singles off it as well. Shoddy.

Oh, and at least Keane have We Might As Well Be Strangers and Bedshaped! Longview are just dull, dull, dull.

EDIT: and cheers for those CF. I'll let you know about them when I get on a decent internet connection to download them!

[charlton fan]

Keane are much better than Longview, I can't wait for their next album. Also, cheers for that information about the album being out for 3 years, gives me something to laugh at my mate about. All he's talking about his how they've come out of nowhere and they're so great :rolleyes:.

[b4rca]

Wake Me Up When September Ends-Green Day
Bad Day-Daniel Powter
The Reason-Hoobastank
You're Beautiful-James Blunt
Pieces-Sum41

[Bunjemark]

I compare them to Keane.
Robbie or Roy? ;)

I like Keane, i suppose that makes me sad!

[Arteta]

The Ghost of You-My Chemical Romance

Gasolina-Daddy Yankee

Ghetto Gospel-2 pac ft Eltoon John

[Bunjemark]

Ghetto Gospel-2 pac ft Elton John
Quality tune!

[Arteta]

Yeah tis Brilliant.


Also
WMUWSE-Green Day
I Predict a Riot-Kaiser Chiefs

[Gramo]

I am listening to: -

Kaiser Chiefs
Gorillaz
Razorlight

Great music!

[Scottanater]

At the mo is Coldpay :D

[George Williams]

Try a little tenderness by Otis Reading what a song!

http://www.ash.bigtimepie.com/Otis%20Redding%20-%20Try%20a%20Little%20Tenderness-%20Pretty%20In%20Pink.mp3

[AVFC]

Gorillaz



That latest song of theirs on the telly is one of my most despised songs ever..

Aaaat the moment i've completed my SOAD album collection, almost done my Metallica collection and i'm getting into the Foo's a little more.

[jimalex]

That latest song of theirs on the telly is one of my most despised songs ever..

Aaaat the moment i've completed my SOAD album collection, almost done my Metallica collection and i'm getting into the Foo's a little more.


Have you got symphony and metallica yet, fantastic album. Also you should try Garage Inc by metallica (if you havn't allready) it's all covers like overkill by motorhead and whisky in the jar.

[United Forever]

Wake Me Up When September Ends-Green Day


I love that song. One of me faves at the mo.

[AVFC]

Have you got symphony and metallica yet, fantastic album. Also you should try Garage Inc by metallica (if you havn't allready) it's all covers like overkill by motorhead and whisky in the jar.

I had the symphony one for a week and sent it back horrified! sorry lol. Oh but then someone was lovely enough to buy me it on DVD (whoooop). So yeah I still sort of have that.

The only tallica I don't have is Load and Garage Inc. Will get Garage tomorrow cheers bud.

[Moogle Maniac!]

I'm listening a few tracks from my namesake and Guns 'n' Roses (and Nirvana, Nevermind.)

[Seeph]

Although not a massive fan up until now, the new Subways' song is brilliant and I think it has tipped the scales for me. Be buying the album later today methinks

[charlton fan]

Although not a massive fan up until now, the new Subways' song is brilliant and I think it has tipped the scales for me. Be buying the album later today methinks
I was thinking of getting their album. It's a three way toss up between them; Editors and The Rakes. I just can't decide.

Currently listening to: The Paddingtons- Panic Attack.

[NILZ]

My favourite songs at the moment:
"Hope there's someone" by Antony and the Johnsons - Brilliant haunting track
"Ghost of You" and "Helena" by My Chemical Romance
"DOA" by Foo Fighters (plus a few others from their latest album).

[Seeph]

I was thinking of getting their album. It's a three way toss up between them; Editors and The Rakes. I just can't decide.



I'd rate them in the following order:

1. Editors (untouchable)
2. Rakes (maybe a bit biased as I've followed them for a year or so but very, very good)
3. Subways (half the album is poop apparently)

[Race Driv3r]

Been listening to KT Tunstall - Eye to the Telescope recently.

Favorite tracks so far include: Other Side of the World, False Alarm, and Suddenly I See.

Quite a good album and one that I find you can 'chill out' to.

Also bought The Magic Numbers' album the other day as well.

Haven't had a chance to have a proper listen to it yet, but 'Love Me Like You' is a song that seems to stick out for me.

[Seeph]

I do like a couple of tracks off the KT Tunstall album, I think one's track 4, I've only heard the album once, bit more upbeat than the other stuff if it's the right one. Otherwise find her a little bit dull, good voice though

[goona]

ATM i'm listening to a bit of Wierd Al Yankovich!

[AVFC]

ATM i'm listening to a bit of Wierd Al Yankovich!

Is that who does the comedy version of Smells Like Teen Spirit?

Hilarious video. :)

[Stimpalicious]

Just downloaded some Seether and Disturbed.
Not bad...

[Race Driv3r]

Craig David - The Story Goes...

I've never really been too much of a fan of his earlier stuff, although, to be honest, I can't actually really remember any of his early stuff, since he kind of 'faded away' for a couple years.

Mainly bought the album for the track 'All The Way', but the rest of the tracks are all brilliant as well.

I would even go as far as saying that this is one of the best albums that I have bought so far this year.

[charlton fan]

Raided my friends MP3 player yesterday and managed to get myself some decent stuff:

Stephen Fretwell- Magpie~ stunning from first play.

Supergrass- Best Of~ a cracking band, this is simply their best songs compiled together.

Turin Brakes- JackInABox~ fairly good, didn't expect much, but it's sounding alright.

There's some other stuff but I can't remember it at the moment.

Currently listening to: Massive Attack- Teardrop.

Edit to avoid double post.

Someone nice on the Libertines forum, uploaded some Death from Above 1979. Having only heard of them and never hearing their stuff, I downloaded it. I'm very impressed, both the album and the EP are very good. Recommended.

[MANUMAD]

Boys n girls: DO ANYTHING IN YOUR POWER TO GET HOLD OF THE RAKES' NEW CD!!!! Its amazing:sexy, English rock of the highest calibre and catchy as hell.

Its what THE STROKES' second cd should ve been but wasnt.

[Seeph]

Good shout that is sir, quality album. Strasbourg was one of my favourite songs of last year

Lyrics are brilliant throughout as well

[George Williams]

Supergrass- Best Of~ a cracking band, this is simply their best songs compiled together.

I got that a couple of months ago from my local library - They were selling it off for £2 and it was as good as new! :D

Has anyone heard any of there new album?

[Gramo]

I am currently listening to

1/ Employment = The Kaiser Chiefs
2/ Stars of CCTV = Hard Fi

two great albulms

[Seeph]

I got that a couple of months ago from my local library - They were selling it off for £2 and it was as good as new! :D

Has anyone heard any of there new album?

RG said he was going to get it. I've heard very mixed reviews. I like the older more upbeat stuff myself so not too sure myself

[George Williams]

I am currently listening to

1/ Employment = The Kaiser Chiefs
2/ Stars of CCTV = Hard Fi


Kaiser Chiefs is a bit hit and miss for me, Born To Be a Dancer is one of the worst indie songs in recent years.

Ive only heard a bit of Hard Fi though - is the album any good or worth getting?

[Chris #1]

Foo Fighters - Best of You

Brilliant Track/

[Gramo]

I would recommend getting Hard Fi's new albulm.

[charlton fan]

I'd rate them in the following order:

1. Editors (untouchable)
2. Rakes (maybe a bit biased as I've followed them for a year or so but very, very good)
3. Subways (half the album is poop apparently)
Was passing a music shop today, so called in and got The Back Room on your advice. I'm very impressed. I also bought Up the Bracket and Is this It. I've had them downloaded for years and felt I had to own them as they're so great. Also bought Ocean Rain by Echo and the Bunnymen. Love them so much.

[Mr.BRFC]

I might ahve mentioned it before but Im into lots and lots of Jimi Hendrix at the moment. i mean ive always heard about that he was a legend, but i u sed to be stubborn with music choices. so when my mate finally brought round his sisters jimi hendrix experience cd to my mates house where we usually chill, it was the first album we listened to all the way through without skipping tracks for a long time. absolute classic.
so ive been bying lots of his stuff lately. fave tunes if i hand to name them...Hey Joe, Little Wing, All along the watchtower and the last 2 id heard aaages ago as chilis did live covers of these 2 on the mother's milk album-castles made of sand and crosstown traffic. i actually learnt to play castles made of sand, really complicated at the beggining.

[charlton fan]

Jimi is such a legend. A true genius.

Those RHCP live covers are awful. Worst bit of the album and not a good tribute at all.

[Mr.BRFC]

Those RHCP live covers are awful. Worst bit of the album and not a good tribute at all.

I dono man, I mean I know for a fact that Frusciante loves Hendrix's work and gets the guitar spot on. only downside is Kiedis' voice , but I mean cmon it was back in 89, his voice was nothing special, in fact he was more of a rapper back then. His voice perfected towards the californication era really.
One cover I really do like is Fire, they get that absolutely spot on mainly becuase they play it quite often. They also speed it up like 3 times as fast compared to hendrix's original version.
But ye I do agree to a certain extent, and I reckon if they did Castles Made of Sand nowadays it'd be pretty good, much better than back in 89 anyway

[The LMA kid]

Jay Z - Song Cry > Terrific tune with excellent harmonies and the melody is easy on the ear

[MANUMAD]

More recommendations:

The Editors
Supergrass- Road to Rouen; though its pretty weird and takes some getting used to.
James Zabiela - Utilities Mix CD; this boy is amazing. Does a lot more than play good cuts in sequence. He's also brilliant live (Ive seen him five times!!!)
Super Furry Animals - Love Kraft; one of the most underrated bands returns with another corker

[charlton fan]

Got: The Subways- Youth for Eternity today. Seems Ok, but as expected no song is better than the singles released so far.

[Spurs Forever]

James Blunt
Daniel Powter

2 quite similar artists but very good.

One thing i don't understand in music now though is why R & B and Hip-Hop has gotten so stupid.

I don't like it but i respected the artist as they were singing about things that affected them.

Now they throw a bunch of silly noises in or a popular artist to boost record sales with people who aren't fans of the genre.

Emminem - Ass like that:
"The way you move it, you make my pee pee go.........doing doing doing"
+ A bunch of muppets

Akon - Lonely:
(Alvin and the Chipmunks style) "Lonely, I'm mr. Lonely, i have nobody to call my ownnnnnnnnnn"

Mariah Carey seems to feature in everyones videos and artists have been singing about stiff but in a stupid way.....

Kelis - Milkshake
50 Cent - Candy Shop

Even though i don't like it, where has serious R & B, Hip-Hop and Rap gone?

[b4rca]

spurs forever,do u like "you're beautiful" song from james blunt or "Bad day" from daniel powter?totally agree,they are good

[Spurs Forever]

I like them but the rest of the album is brillient:

Faves: James Blunt -

High
Your're Beautiful
Goodbye My Lover

Daniel Powter -

Bad Day
Lie To Me
Jimmy Gets High
Suspect

Really great songs!

Whats everyones view on Rap, Hip-Hop and R&B getting stupid just to sell coppies?

[Black Ice]

I am thinking about getting a new album soon any suggestions?

[Spurs Forever]

Not much out until October with Franz Ferdinand and Paul Weller.

Daniel Powters album is great, but look in HMV for some bagains. There are some Jam albums and The Pogues for £4!!

[Black Ice]

Not much out until October with Franz Ferdinand and Paul Weller.

Daniel Powters album is great, but look in HMV for some bagains. There are some Jam albums and The Pogues for £4!!

Thanks SF I might look on the net a pre order Franz Ferdinand

[charlton fan]

The new FF song is great- so catchy. I have I'll send it to anyone who I have on MSN. Can't wait for their album.

[Spurs Forever]

Can you send it to me, i am signed in!

[George Williams]

Bloc Party - Silent Alarm

WHAT AN ALBUM!!!

I wanted it at its release but couldnt afford it, then i forgot to buy it. I finally got it on Thursday and its amazing!

[MANUMAD]

Bloc Party - Silent Alarm

WHAT AN ALBUM!!!

I wanted it at its release but couldnt afford it, then i forgot to buy it. I finally got it on Thursday and its amazing!

Now also available in remix form and, from what I hear, equally good.

Another recommendation:

Lovekraft by the Super Furry Animals. Their eighth brill album!

[George Williams]

Ive also got White Stripes - Get behind me Satan.

Thats good what Ive listened to especially Blue Orchid, My Doorbell and track 9 (name escapes me)

[charlton fan]

Passive Manipulation.

I like that album. Not as good as De Stijl though.

[Green Pilgrim]

Bit varied in listening tastes me!!
in the car cd changer i have
1 k t tunstall
2 green day
3 joss stone
4 the ramones
5 audiobullies
a good variation you might say,
still variety is the spice of old age.

[stevelufc]

At the moment, we have in the player of the compact discs.....

1 - Stanton Warriors vs Plump DJs ;One Live Mix
2 - Future Sound Of London ;My Kingdom
3 - High Contrast ; High Society

And on the wheels of steel - mostly Pendulums latest offerings and a bit of Baron, oh and Formats new tunes.

[charlton fan]

Black Wire's self titled album is absolutely great. I have it on now. Very impressed.

[Seeph]

They're good live as well cf, catch them if you can.

Any chance you could send me hard to love, easy to lay? I'm getting the album when the loan goes in. :)

[charlton fan]

They're good live as well cf, catch them if you can.

Any chance you could send me hard to love, easy to lay? I'm getting the album when the loan goes in. :)
Consider it done :).

[Spurs Forever]

I have listened to a couple of tracks of Antony and The Johnsons and it is nothing special.

Apart from this track, Birdhouse in your Soul - They Might Be Giants.

Great song. Might get one of their albums.

Just to ask the older members, what did you think of them in the 80's.

I am abolutely addicted to this song!

[Rubbergenius]

Liked the first song on the Anthony and the Johnsons album - heard him sing it on "Later..." a few months back and it's spine-tinging, wonderful singing. If a bit strange.

I'm still going through my retro-stuff at the moment, bought a Bob Dylan compilation (The Bootleg Series Vol 7) that came out this week, has some remarkable early stuff from him from the early 1960s. Some absolutely amazing rare stuff on there.

Other than that, waiting for Sigur Ros album next week, Boards of Canada new one is out next month (can't wait for that) and maybe give something new a try - The Warlocks' new album maybe.

[charlton fan]

Managed to get my hands on the new Franz Ferdinand album. Don't moan about stealing- bla, bla, bla. I'm planning on buying it when it's released. I just wanted to be sure it was good and it is. I'm hoping it will grow on me. It's all so catchy.

[Spurs Forever]

Can any oldies give me an opinion on They Might Be Giants

[charlton fan]

Can any oldies give me an opinion on They Might Be Giants
I'm not old but I'm giving you my opinion anyway :p.

I've only heard two of their songs. The Malcolm in the Middle theme- which is alright. Nothing special though...

Also heard their version of Smells like Teen Spirit :rolleyes: why cover one of the greatest songs of the 90's? :rolleyes: and it's not even a proper cover, it's an insult and not funny at all.

I'm listening to it with friends and they'll all laughing and I'm standing there wanting the song to finish- it's awful. Not funny at all.

I can take jokes about people I respect, but when they're done badly well :rolleyes:.

[Spurs Forever]

You should listen to Birdhouse in your soul.

Great track!

Oh, and word of warning, Kids. Under no circumstances introduce older people to Kaiser Chiefs.

My Uncle keeps singing.............

"I have got Tourettes....****, ****, *******s..
I have got Tourettes....*******, ****er, ****."

:D

[Spurs Forever]

Looking for a new album.

Dunno what to go for. I am still thinking about They Might Be Giants but i don't know enough about them?

Anyone got an opinion?

[Stimpalicious]

I heard an advert for The Subway's' album on tv, Rock and Roll Queen and the other one which has a short name, two words, lol, cant remember it, look quite good. So I'm gonna download them now.

Ps. Downloading is bad kiddies so use iTunes and buy it legally :)

[George Williams]

I heard an advert for The Subway's' album on tv, Rock and Roll Queen and the other one which has a short name, two words, lol, cant remember it, look quite good. So I'm gonna download them now.

Ps. Downloading is bad kiddies so use iTunes and buy it legally :)

The song might be Oh Yeah,

Im going to see them in November but i havent got there album yet :p

[Stimpalicious]

The song might be Oh Yeah,

You're spot on mate, I like Oh Yeah and Rock and Roll Queen but some of their other stuff is a bit poo. :)

[charlton fan]

The Subways album is better than I thought it would be. There's not a song I partitularly dislike and there certinaly aren't any poo songs :rolleyes:. I like Oh Yeah and With You the most.

Listened to Patrick Wolf's Lycanthropy a lot today. A really beautiful album.

[Seeph]

Is that his first album CF? I've got Wind In The Wires which is pretty special in places, not heard any of his stuff from before that though

[charlton fan]

Is that his first album CF? I've got Wind In The Wires which is pretty special in places, not heard any of his stuff from before that though
I think it is his first, yes. It took me a while to get into, so I haven't got around to getting Wind in the Wires yet. Lycanthropy is very good though.

[Race Driv3r]

David Gray - Life In Slow Motion

Only had a few listens to this so far, but I like it, and I think it's slightly better than his previous album.

'The One I Love' is just a superb song, and other tracks that stand out are 'Alibi', 'Hospital Food', and 'Disappearing World'.

[MANUMAD]

Kanye West's Late Registration is extremely diverse.
Goldfrapp's Supernature is quite sleazily sexy

Oh and we all know Bloc Party's Silent alarm right? Well the remix version of it is just as good and sufficiently different to warrant a purchase.

[charlton fan]

Be Your Own PET and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs are getting a lot of play time for me at the moment. Both great.

[Mr.BRFC]

drum and bass essen tials cd's, its pretty good for night time with mates music..
its been advertised as well

[Scholsey]

I have been listening to Maximo Park lately, pretty good!

I've been listening to a band called life of agony. Check em out-proper grunge!

[George Williams]

Ive just got the new Strokes song, Juicebox - Its amazing!

Cant wait for the album - First Impressions of Earth

[charlton fan]

Yep it's absolutely fantabulous, shame it's leaked but oh well, makes me want the new album even more.

[Seeph]

todays picks:

Bromheads jacket
Art brut (still not too keen)
the Cribs (consistently good)

[MANUMAD]

This week's picks:

Elbow - Leaders of the Free World: brilliant ode to Manchester/girls who dont understand.
Bloc Party - Silent Alarm (remix): even groovier than the normal version. Kicks bottom.
Summer of your Life - Compilation cd free with last week's NME- Some of the best guitar bands around. Im quite liking the Arctic Monkeys track.

[Seeph]

Nice one, thats reminded me I need to get the new elbow album, Cast Of Thousands is one of my top 10 of all time I reckon so well up for a bit of that

I'm loving all the love for the Arctics on here at the moment as well!

[MANUMAD]

Franz Ferdinand's You can have it so much better with ... album

is choc full of tooons! After being rather underwhelmed by their debut this rocks and is groovy at the same time. Listen to tracks like This Boy and be astounded by the Franz's genius. Its a bit over produced at points but thats only a minor grumble.

[stu10]

I have Franz Ferdinands previous album and that's good.

I am currently listening to Kaisers Cheifs album - emnployment and i like it

[Scholsey]

I think the Kaiser Chiefs Album is brilliant especially "I predict a Riot"!!!!

[stu10]

I think the Kaiser Chiefs Album is brilliant especially "I predict a Riot"!!!!

Yer i love that song, Modern way is also quite good.

[Scholsey]

Yagen...... and so is.....Everyday I Love You Less and Less

MY favourite song at the moment is.... Josh Groban - You Raise Me Up - imo its BLOODY AMAZING!

[charlton fan]

Employment is very, very bad in my opinion.

Good call on Franz MANUMAD, I've had the album about a month now and I really like it. 'Eleanor Put Your Boots On' is stunning.

So into Joy Division right now. They're so great.

Currently listening to: The Smiths- Handsome Devil.

[Spurs Forever]

MY favourite song at the moment is.... Josh Groban - You Raise Me Up - imo its BLOODY AMAZING!

OMG Someone else who likes this!! It is quality!

[Seeph]

Rilo Kiley - More Adventurous. Saw them at Glasto and was a bit underwhelmed but got the album and am liking

Good to see Joy Division mentioned. First got into them about five years ago when JJ72 randomly covered "Warsaw" at a gig I was at and so I explored further. Great band but you probably need to be in the right frame of mind for a big session

[Scholsey]

OMG i have kind of the same taste of music as SF :eek:

;)

[Spurs Forever]

No, probably just that one song!

Unless you like:

U2
Bon Jovi
Lighthouse Family
David Bowie

[charlton fan]

I forgot to mention the Chalets in my earlier post. I got their album (Check In) a couple of days ago and it's first album in a while that I have gotten into straight away and played loads and loads. It's really great.

[Scholsey]

Well i Dont mind U2 but they rest i hate!

[stu10]

Employment is very, very bad in my opinion.


Why is it?

[Spursbloke]

atm I'm listening to a lot of Bob Marley and the lighthouse family.

I've got Bob Marlyes album and listen to my dads Lighthouse Family album. Any other songs that I like I jsut go on google and find a dodgy free radio station! :D

But if you check the fav songs thread you'll knwo most of mine aren't out at the moment, so to get a radio station playing it at the exact time I'm listening is very slim, so internet radios are the best. I found this good Brazilian one where you jsut put in the name of the artist or song and you can listen to it.:)

[Seeph]

I don't mind the Chiefs myself. Good clean fun, and at least they put a bit of effort into their shows

[Scholsey]

Oooooo.... I love Bob Marley he is soooo cool!!!!!

[Spurs Forever]

Well i Dont mind U2 but they rest i hate!

You can't hate Bon Jovi, hes a great singer, go and get his new album, its the best out at the mo by far!

[MANUMAD]

Employment is very, very bad in my opinion.

Good call on Franz MANUMAD, I've had the album about a month now and I really like it. 'Eleanor Put Your Boots On' is stunning.

So into Joy Division right now. They're so great.

Currently listening to: The Smiths- Handsome Devil.

Purely on the strength of this post if I were a girl Id ask you to marry me!!!!!!!!!

Btw my favourite off the Franz album is THIS BOY.

Oh and steady on there Spursbloke for the Lighthouse Family are undeniably crappier than a very crappy thing!!!!

[charlton fan]

Why is it?
Well, I don't like the band for one thing. They've re released their album because it was such a flop last year and they've re released all the singles too many times.

I really like them live, thought they were great at Glastonbury and Philadelphila Live 8, so the album should be much, much, much better than it is.

There are much better similar artists out there who are maybe not as good live but their albums are stronger.

The most important thing is that I keep filling up my iPod and am having to delete stuff to put any new albums on and Kaiser Cheifs just don't cut it.

I only have one KC song on my iPod at the mo'. Their cover version of Heard it Through the Grapevine. It's a pretty bad cover (and cover versions show no creativity). It'll probably come off soon.

On the subject of the Help: A Day in the Life compilation, you should all buy it because it's for a great cause and the music isn't half bad. I love the Radiohead song, the Babyshambles song and the Go! Team song. There are some other good tracks on there as well. If you illegally download it, you are a complete and utter scumbag.

Purely on the strength of this post if I were a girl Id ask you to marry me!!!!!!!!!


Awwwww :love:

[Seeph]

I'm not sure they have re-released it CF are you sure? They released it after Oh My God came out and it did pretty well, as far as I know it's not been re-released unless they've done one of those re-releases with a bonus disc or dvd or something, that always annoys me I must admit as the fans who bought it first time around and have supported the band since the start are the ones that get ripped off

The only single they've re-released is I Predict a riot and they put a new song on the double A side "Sink that Ship" as consolation for the fans. Remember a re-release will most like be a record comapny decision, not a Cheifs decision

What I've heard of Help is all pretty good, considering it was knocked up in a day. I tried to download it from the Help site but my uni internet is being gash still so will buy the hard copy at some point

[charlton fan]

I heard they released it last year and it flopped so they re-released it this year following the sucess of similar artists. I've probably completely misunderstood or something though.

About to listen to Dirty Pretty Things (Carl Barat from the Libertines' new band) for the first time. I'm expecting big things from these.

[Seeph]

Sort of. They used to be called Parva and were dog cack by all accounts so changed image music name etc and became what they are now. That was a bit longer ago than last year though I think


Where did you get the DPT tracks from? I've heard there's some live stuff floating around it's supposed to be pants quality though

[MANUMAD]

About to listen to Dirty Pretty Things (Carl Barat from the Libertines' new band) for the first time. I'm expecting big things from these.

Bloody hell man, are there no bounds to your taste?!! Top man, top.

[charlton fan]

The quality isn't incredible by any means, but oh well.

Got the link from the Libertines forum:
URL Removed just in case

I hope there's not a problem posting that.

[Rubbergenius]

Just found this - http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/tg/listmania/list-browse/-/2W9VSK6P3L3U/202-1228381-7359865 - a little album list I did on Amazon years ago. Ah, happy days. I'll see if I can add to that - find some more great album openings. Could be a whole new genre...

Oh, and CF - better not have that link on the forum. :)

[Scholsey]

What was the link?

[charlton fan]

Dirty Pretty Things live in Italy. Not very good quality. One of my favourite Libertines songs, France, was mostly Italian people shouting :(

They still sound very good. Can't wait to hear proper demos.

[George Williams]

I got the Warchild album the other day, absolutely fantastic.

There are some not so good songs (Keane, Radiohead was disappointing)

But there again Babyshambles 'Bollywood to Battersea' is amazing. The Hard-Fi song is fantastic. Levithian by Manic Street Preachers is good and I was surprised by the Magic Numbers and The Coral. The Gorillaz song is good with nice oriental guitaring. Mylo is actually quite good aswell as Emmanual Jal and some other person who's name i cant remember. How I see the world No.2 by Coldplay is good but the best song has to be either Kirbys House (Razorlight) or the Maximo Park song

Its a great album

[charlton fan]

I got the Warchild album the other day, absolutely fantastic.

There are some not so good songs (Keane, Radiohead was disappointing)

But there again Babyshambles 'Bollywood to Battersea' is amazing. The Hard-Fi song is fantastic. Levithian by Manic Street Preachers is good and I was surprised by the Magic Numbers and The Coral. The Gorillaz song is good with nice oriental guitaring. Mylo is actually quite good aswell as Emmanual Jal and some other person who's name i cant remember. How I see the world No.2 by Coldplay is good but the best song has to be either Kirbys House (Razorlight) or the Maximo Park song

Its a great album
Radiohead- disapointing? That song walks the title of best track on the album for me. A really daunting emotional track. Great stuff.

Hard-Fi, Razorlight and Coldplay were all average for me. Kaiser Cheifs and Keane could have written their own songs for the album.

Easily the best compilation album I own though. Nice and diverse.

[George Williams]

Radiohead just didnt jump out and go "This is a great song" and when I say disapointing its relative to how good Radiohead are.

[charlton fan]

Radiohead just didnt jump out and go "This is a great song" and when I say disapointing its relative to how good Radiohead are.


Yes, you're right, it's not their best song and they are the most amazing band in the world.

There should be a Radiohead thread (that rhymes :cool: )

[Rubbergenius]

Radiohead- disapointing? That song walks the title of best track on the album for me. A really daunting emotional track. Great stuff.

Hard-Fi, Razorlight and Coldplay were all average for me. Kaiser Cheifs and Keane could have written their own songs for the album.

Easily the best compilation album I own though. Nice and diverse.


Should get the original from 10 years ago - really good tunes. Heard Radiohead's Lucky for the first time on that album, along with the first Manics song after Richie disappeared, the last ever KLF tune and Suede's best ever song (a cover of Elvis Costello's Shipbuilding). Anyway, I'll shut up as it's making me sound old - God, was it really 10 years ago? :D

You can pick it up for about a pound in some second hand shops. Then sell it on Ebay for a tenner like I used to ;)

[charlton fan]

Should get the original from 10 years ago - really good tunes. Heard Radiohead's Lucky for the first time on that album, along with the first Manics song after Richie disappeared, the last ever KLF tune and Suede's best ever song (a cover of Elvis Costello's Shipbuilding). Anyway, I'll shut up as it's making me sound old - God, was it really 10 years ago? :D

You can pick it up for about a pound in some second hand shops. Then sell it on Ebay for a tenner like I used to ;)
Is Shipbuilding really better than Stay Together? Come on RG, that song is unbelievable.

I have the first help album. Haven't really listened to it though. I'll look for it later.

[Seeph]

The old War Child album was mint! Hoping the missus gets me the new one for my birthday as I cant download it here (and yes I meant legally through the Help site before anyone has a go)

[Rubbergenius]

Is Shipbuilding really better than Stay Together? Come on RG, that song is unbelievable.

I have the first help album. Haven't really listened to it though. I'll look for it later.

Alright, there are Suede songs that are as good (personally I'd say Still Life and The 2 Of Us from the Dog Man Star album, Animal Nitrate, and The Living Dead, Bentswood Boys and Every Monday Morning Comes from Sci-Fi Lullabies are them at their height) - but it's a better version of Shipbuilding than Costello's version and that's regarded as a classic.

I do like Suede though - saw them at the time of Animal Nitrate and it was an absolutely cracking gig.

[Gramo]

Right now I'm listening to the following

1/ The Lovebites (check out the website www.thelovebites.com)

2/ El Presidente

3/ Franz Ferdinand = You could have it better

4/ The Dead 60's = The Dead 60's

Bit of a contrasting bunch but wicked tunes!

[re_hashed]

Right this very second I'm listening to the new 'Babyshambles' album (not released till 14th November)

Propper good it is n'all. I know that there are some people on here that like the Libertines that would be interested in having a listen ;-)

[Race Driv3r]

Starsailor - On The Outside

A more 'rockier' sound than before, and it makes you wonder why they didn't decide to do this before.
I'd say that it's an improvement on their previous releases, but there are memorable songs on each of their albums.

Some of the best songs on the new album that spring to mind are: 'In The Crossfire', 'Keep Us Together', 'White Light', and 'Jeremiah'.

Finally bought Hard-Fi's 'Stars Of CCTV' as well.
Admittedly, I did mainly buy it for 'Living For The Weekend', after hearing it numerous times on the radio, but the album certainly lives up to all the praise that it has received.

[Prod_Freak]

Right now I'm listening to the following

2/ El Presidente

I'm sorry mate, but me and Nich saw these as Support to Jamiroquai the other month, and they were.......awful.

Just not my kinda music at all, they kinda sound like a lot of bands, but don't seem to have ANY memorable songs.

I'm listening to a bit of Metallica at the moment, i really need to get buying more music with this job of mine!

[Seeph]

I'm sorry mate, but me and Nich saw these as Support to Jamiroquai the other month, and they were.......awful.

Just not my kinda music at all, they kinda sound like a lot of bands, but don't seem to have ANY memorable songs.


Yea not a fan either Proddy.

I might investigate Starsailor's newie RD, last one was a bit wet but my mum wants new one for her birthday bless her so might have a listen and see

[Prod_Freak]

1/ The Lovebites (check out the website www.thelovebites.com (http://www.thelovebites.com))



Sorry to do this again, but i caught these Lovebites whilst waking up this morning and turning on the tele.......it's bloody female Busted!

Just when you thought they had been finished....

Good to see the Artic Monkeys doing well in the charts, wished i caught them when they played Wigan a month or 2 back, but the tickets shifted very quick...

I've got the Audioslave album, the first one, it's good stuff, cos i love Soundgarden and Rage.

I might get The Prodigy's Best Of, even though i own all their stuff, just to be completist ;)

[Gramo]

Sorry to do this again, but i caught these Lovebites whilst waking up this morning and turning on the tele.......it's bloody female Busted!

Just when you thought they had been finished....

Good to see the Artic Monkeys doing well in the charts, wished i caught them when they played Wigan a month or 2 back, but the tickets shifted very quick...

I've got the Audioslave album, the first one, it's good stuff, cos i love Soundgarden and Rage.

I might get The Prodigy's Best Of, even though i own all their stuff, just to be completist ;)

Might very well be, but I have been invited to guest DJ at a friends birthday, so I might kick it off with "Teenage Party" by the lovebites or "Absurd" by Fluke

[George Williams]

!Forward Russia are a great band, absolutely fantastic!

I saw them live and now i want there album! They were amazing!

[charlton fan]

!Forward Russia are a great band, absolutely fantastic!

I saw them live and now i want there album! They were amazing!
You do make me jealous somewhat Georgie boy. First Patrick Wolf and now ¡Forward, Russia!;) Like them lots and lots. I only have a couple of songs though. Do you have any? Maybe you could send me some on MSN at some point- that would be lovely.

[Seeph]

Yea they're pretty good. The played in Manc yesterday I think supporting the Subways but I couldn't be arsed

Currently listening to - Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen. One of my top 10 albums of all time

[Bunjemark]

Albums
Back to Bedlam - James Blunt
Intensive Care - Robbie Williams
Eye to the Telescope - KT Tunstall
Honesty - Alex Parks
Bluestars - Pretty Ricky

[AVFC]

I'm listening to a bit of Metallica at the moment, i really need to get buying more music with this job of mine!

Hooray, there is someone out there! Been learning a lot of their softer stuff on guitars recently like Sanatarium, Nothing else matters, fade to black etc. Get bored of playing things like ES, master of puppets and Sad but true type tracks all the time.

Don't think I'm buying another album until Hypnotize comes out in a couple of weeks. Hope SOAD tour again for that one :) but maybe that's asking for a little much..

[MANUMAD]

Depeche Mode-Playing the Angel is a real return to form.

[{Psycho~]

Beth Gibons & Rustin Man
She is (also) the female singer from Portishead, a very sweet voice.
http://www.bethgibbons.com/

[Chris #1]

Lately been listening to -

Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal
Kaiser Chiefs - The Modern Way
Foo Fighters - Best Of You and DOA

[chippy!]

talk sport on the radio lol

[Mr.BRFC]

Ive been listening to a lot of HED p.E. lately, theyre kinda new metalish, yet theyre very sweet and sour, meaning theres like the heavier tunes, and the really soft ones. the guy's got a quality voice
Along with that Ive given Cypress Hill a listen, theyre pretty cool. not your average 50 cent and the game jokes

[MANUMAD]

talk sport on the radio lol

Any good music on it then?.... ;)

[nathan john]

at the moment i really like the british rap i think it is much better than the american rap my favourites at the moment are

the mitchell brothers--a breath of fresh attire(brilliant you have to hear them)
roll deep--in at the deep end(very clever band with clever lyrics)
kano--home sweet home(most songs are very good bar a couple)
dizzee rascal--cant remember name of album but he is very good

[Matty R]

Iron Maiden - Run To The Hills. CHOON!

[M4ttst3r]

At this current moment in time I am listening to a healthy mix of My Chemical Romance, The Futureheads, Franz Ferdinand and Blink 182. Yeah.

[Race Driv3r]

Iron Maiden - Run To The Hills. CHOON!

What about the Lithuanian 'number music' that you have been listening to as well? ;)

[Matty R]

What about the Lithuanian 'number music' that you have been listening to as well? ;)

ROFLMAO. Don't get me started on that. :lol: That guy seems three fries short of a happy meal. :D

The glittarati are brilliant, also atreyu is very good

[Scholsey]

Welcome to the forum Ultimate Spuds Fan!!!

I've never heard of glittarati :confused:

[George Williams]

Pulp - Different Class

WHAT AN ALBUM!

Oh and Babyshambles!

[Seeph]

This Is Hardcore is also an excellent Pulp album George. It's a bit darker but a much better album I think. Class

Currently listening to Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

Canadian group, sound a bit like Talking Heads mixed with Aracde Fire and maybe a bit of Rufus Wainwright in there too. Really hard to describe to be honest but there is quite a buzz around them. I'm liking it

The album is only available on import at the moment though

[George Williams]

This Is Hardcore is also an excellent Pulp album George. It's a bit darker but a much better album I think. Class

I will try that cheers.

Im also listening to a lot of Bloc Party B-Sides at the moments, such as Plans acoustic and others

[iTim]

Currently liustening to;

Franz Ferdinand - Take me out
Franz Ferdinand - Dark of the matinee
Franz Ferdinand - Walk away
David Gray - The one I love
Coldplay - Fix You
Coldplay - Speed of sound
Coldplay - Talk
Lady Sovereign - Hoodie (Heard it on showboat)

[George Williams]

Im listening to a lot of older and rarer stuff at the moment,

Storm and Stress - Bloc Party
Plans Acoustic - Bloc Party
Original Demo Version of She's Hearing Voices - Bloc Party
This is not a competition - Bloc Party
The Marshals Are Dead - Bloc Party
Bright Lights - Razorlight
Yeah Yeah Yeah - Razorlight
Hey Ya - Razorlight

And some less rare stuff

The Libertine - Patrick Wolf
Wind In the Wires - Patrick Wolf
Keep The Right Profile - Razorlight
Kirbys House - Razorlight
Little Thoughts - Bloc Party
Two More Years - Bloc Party
The Present - Bloc Party
and the War Child Album

[M4ttst3r]

I'm currently listening to My Chemical Romance's debut album, I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love. Worth a listen, IMO. I think that This Is The Best Day Ever, Demolition Lovers and Early Sunsets Over Monroeville are some of the betters of the album.

[AequitaS]

oh my MCR own...

listening to:

To The end and Helena ATM

[Rubbergenius]

This Is Hardcore is also an excellent Pulp album George. It's a bit darker but a much better album I think. Class

Currently listening to Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

Canadian group, sound a bit like Talking Heads mixed with Aracde Fire and maybe a bit of Rufus Wainwright in there too. Really hard to describe to be honest but there is quite a buzz around them. I'm liking it

The album is only available on import at the moment though

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - heard some stuff by them and it's certainly my kinda stuff. I'm off to search for more now.

This is Hardcore is such an underrated album - I was listening to it on Friday driving along the M1 at the dead of night coming back from the Bob Dylan concert and it's great - bought it the day it came out and while I play Different Class once very couple of months, this gets played about once a week. Really dark album and perfectly suited to last night driving - especially when I had to take a detour through Sheffield (Pulp's home town of course).

[Seeph]

Currently listening to: Takk - Sigur Ros. Best work yet from them (which is saying something) it is absolutely blinding.

It's slightly more upbeat than usual, not quite the massively chilled out vibe of their last couple but it's still amazing.

Need to catch them live as well - my mate said he saw them at the Lowry in Manc in June (I was going to go as well but was back home for the summer) and everyone was basically stood in silence almost crying for the entire gig. They were ace on jools Holland the other week as well.

[AVFC]

Got new System of a Down album to carry on my collection this morning. Hypnotize is a pile of crap on first impression. Can't say they've produced a truely top knotch album since four albums ago now. All three since Toxi have been one hit wonders.

Hope I can change my mind soon but I jus don't see it.

[Seeph]

I got hold of the Silent Alarm remixed this week (Bloc Party) and it's a massive disappointment. Don't bother if I were you - lazy cash-in and most of the remixes sound like knocked up in about 10 minutes. Very poor really apart from a couple of tracks

Listened to Up The Bracket last night for the first time in ages - forget what a special album that is. Also exploring some more Bob Dylan on RG's recommendation and after discovering the gem that is Blood on the Tracks.

[Prod_Freak]

Got new System of a Down album to carry on my collection this morning. Hypnotize is a pile of crap on first impression. Can't say they've produced a truely top knotch album since four albums ago now. All three since Toxi have been one hit wonders.

Hope I can change my mind soon but I jus don't see it.

I've heard that off a mate, that it's not instantly "good", perhaps its got more tracks that'll grow on you.

I've not got it yet, i'll prolly get it when doing the shopping on the weekend.

I listen to everything really. Arctic Monkeys, Green Day, Milburn, Linkin Park, and some proper retro stuff like... Al Green (Legend :D)

[MANUMAD]

I got hold of the Silent Alarm remixed this week (Bloc Party) and it's a massive disappointment. Don't bother if I were you - lazy cash-in and most of the remixes sound like knocked up in about 10 minutes. Very poor really apart from a couple of tracks

Though as I said many times in the past you are the forumer whose taste in music I respect the most I have to say that I disagree with the above. The remixes do enough to show the songs in a different light while keeping their essence.

Currently listening to:

Kate Bush: Aerial- Weird as always especially CD1. Dont think a lot of forumers will go for this but its good for those who want to broaden their horizons.
Starsailor: On the outside- Rockier than usual and though decent overall there are no standout tracks apart from recent single In the Crossfire

[Seeph]

Most of them just sound cheap to me, the drums on some just sound like sequenced rubbish. They are suitably different to the original tracks most of them though I'll give you that

The Phones remix of banquet is ace

Currently listening to: Illinios - Sufjan Stevens. Very pleasant

[NILZ]

Kate Bush: Aerial- Weird as always especially CD1. Dont think a lot of forumers will go for this but its good for those who want to broaden their horizons.

Is it any good? I've heard some good tracks from CD1, but what about CD2, is that any good?
Also, if you like more unusual sounds, you should check out Antony and the Johnsons. 'I am a Bird Now' is a brilliant album.

[Red_Devil03]

I got hold of the Silent Alarm remixed this week (Bloc Party) and it's a massive disappointment. Don't bother if I were you - lazy cash-in and most of the remixes sound like knocked up in about 10 minutes. Very poor really apart from a couple of tracks


They got the Mike Skinner mix/remix/whatever of Banquet on there? that's quite good, it's about how Skinner stole a microphone on Jo Whiley's Radio 1 show, twas yonks ago I think (the theft, not the song release, heard it on Fizz a few days ago;) ).....

EDIT: Just seen the track listing's and it's not...

I'm listening to a couple of albums, during the half term I bought Mylo's Destroy Rock and Roll and the Libertines - The Libertines as well. There was a couple of tracks I like on there - Tomblands and What Became of the Likely Lads are the only ones I can remember (mainly because I put them onto my mp3 player!!). On the Mylo album however, I like Muscle cars,Rikki, Destroy Rock and Roll, and Guilty Of Love.

And in the last few weeks I have been taking in a few cds into college as well, mainly my Bands 05 Compliations, Razorlight - Up All Night, Ian Brown - Solarized (what an album!!) and today listened to Employment by the Kaiser Chiefs:D

[Rubbergenius]

Most of them just sound cheap to me, the drums on some just sound like sequenced rubbish. They are suitably different to the original tracks most of them though I'll give you that

The Phones remix of banquet is ace

Currently listening to: Illinios - Sufjan Stevens. Very pleasant

Found a couple of tracks for that album and it seems nice enough - he is apparently doing an album per US state so at current rate he should be finished in 2054...

Really enjoying Clap Your Hands Say Yeah's debut album - I'm a big fan of Talking Heads (they sounds quite similar vocals-wise) so it's not a surprise but it's really good. The last track on the album, "Upon This Todal Wave" is brilliant IMO.

Kate Bush: Aerial- Weird as always especially CD1. Dont think a lot of forumers will go for this but its good for those who want to broaden their horizons.
Starsailor: On the outside- Rockier than usual and though decent overall there are no standout tracks apart from recent single In the Crossfire

I was thinking of trying the album - but she doesn't half go on a bit sometimes witrh all that weirdy-beardy stuff. As a singles artists she's top draw (the "Whole Story" compilation is great for example, proud to have that in my collection) but her albums can go off horribly. Hope this one stays the right of arty 'arse' ;)

[Haggath]

I am listening 2 Fallout Boy at the moment!

[George Williams]

I really like the Young Knives - Desicion at the moment!

Top song

[OPETH]

I have a very wide taste in music, ranging from pop, country, dance, RnB, Metal,(All sub genres) infact Everything except for Jazz i love.

At the moment in my car CD player Im listening to Nightwish - Oceanborn

And when i play LMA im useaully listening to Robbie Williams new album Intensive care.

[Grizfoot]

Listenin' to Artic Monkeys at the moment.


Bet that you look good on the dancefloor & Scummy :thumbs:

[Matty R]

Tenacious D - Tribute
Guns 'N Roses - Paradise City
Foo Fighters - Learn To Fly
Tom Jones - Sexbomb

[M4ttst3r]

Lounge Act / Nirvana
All Apologies / Nirvana
Dumb / Nirvana
You Know You're Right / Nirvana
Freebird / Lynyrd Skynyrd
Sweet Home Alabama / Lynyrd Skynyrd
Early Sunsets Over Monroeville / My Chemical Romance

[Chris #1]

R Kelly - I Beleive I Can Fly
The Futureheads - Hounds Of Love
Chico - It's Chico Time :D
Blink 182 - I Miss You

[charlton fan]

Regina Spektor- Soviet Kitsch. Superb album.

[NEWCASTLE FAN]

Sweet Home Alabama / Lynyrd Skynyrd


What a song! Good choice.
Been listening to alot of Milburn lately, but I'm really liking We Are Scientists at the moment aswell - check out The Great Escape and The Scene is Dead. 2 cracking tunes :)

[Legion Of Doom]

Him - wings of a butterfly
SOAD - Question
Eminem - Mockingbird
Eminem - Ass like that
The Caesers - Jerk It Out
Nickleback - photograph

[charlton fan]

What a song! Good choice.
Been listening to alot of Milburn lately, but I'm really liking We Are Scientists at the moment aswell - check out The Great Escape and The Scene is Dead. 2 cracking tunes :)
With Love and Squaler- We Are Scientists' album was a bit of a let down for me. I loved The Great Escape from the first time I heard it but the rest of the album didn't live up to the standard.

[NEWCASTLE FAN]

With Love and Squaler- We Are Scientists' album was a bit of a let down for me. I loved The Great Escape from the first time I heard it but the rest of the album didn't live up to the standard.

Really? That's a shame. I'm probably gonna buy it, hopefully I can find it cheap. I've heard that The Great Escape is the best track, but Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt and The Scene is Dead are both really good aswell, so as long as the others are about that standard aswell, it's sound for me! What you think of Milburn, Tom?

[charlton fan]

Really? That's a shame. I'm probably gonna buy it, hopefully I can find it cheap. I've heard that The Great Escape is the best track, but Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt and The Scene is Dead are both really good aswell, so as long as the others are about that standard aswell, it's sound for me! What you think of Milburn, Tom?
Milburn are ok. Can't remember where/how I heard about them. Only heard a few of their songs. Quite solid but nothing special/imaginative. I don't think I'd purchase their album when it came out though.

A Sheffield band to look out for Dave, as you like Milburn and Arctic Monkeys, are Little Man Tate. Pretty decent from the few tracks of theirs I have.

[NEWCASTLE FAN]

Yeah, I've got a few of their tracks aswell. Man I hate you Band is their stand out track for me, Court Report bein' a good'un aswell. I've heard they are amazing live aswell.

You goin to any of the NME concerts this year? Arctic Monkeys, Maximo Park, We are Scientists, Mystery Jets the rumoured line up!

[charlton fan]

Yeah, I've got a few of their tracks aswell. Man I hate you Band is their stand out track for me, Court Report bein' a good'un aswell. I've heard they are amazing live aswell.

You goin to any of the NME concerts this year? Arctic Monkeys, Maximo Park, We are Scientists, Mystery Jets the rumoured line up!
Wouldn't have thought I will go to any of those concerts. I've been ill for a few weeks and have lost all bearings with stuff like that.

Do you have to buy tickets? I'd rather save money and see some more prestigious artists next year.

[NEWCASTLE FAN]

All those artists are playin on the same line up, not separately (not sure if i made that clear :)), but yeah you do have to buy tickets. Not too expensive, though I am not completely sure of the price.

Sorry to hear you've been ill lately, hope your feeling better soon! Your music been keeping you going tho, eh?:D

[charlton fan]

All those artists are playin on the same line up, not separately (not sure if i made that clear :)), but yeah you do have to buy tickets. Not too expensive, though I am not completely sure of the price.

Sorry to hear you've been ill lately, hope your feeling better soon! Your music been keeping you going tho, eh?:D
I actually hardly listened to music :eek: I've been making up for it though with the Regina Spektor.

I'm going to proper London on Monday (day off) and I'll be spending loads of money (that should be spent on other people for Christmas) on CDs. Yay, can't wait.

Oh yeah, I saw Dig while I was ill. It's this great documentary film which follows a band called The Brian Jonestown Massacre for a period of about 8 years. It features other bands as well mainly The Dandy Warhols. It's a really interesting film and the bands are excellent. That's recommended as well.

[NEWCASTLE FAN]

Cool, I'll have to check it out!
What CD's you buyin in London then? Or do you have no idea and just gonna see when you get there?

By the way another song to reccomend (this is for the rest of the forum, Tom, I know you will love it already :D) Street Spirit (Fade Out) - Radiohead. Amazing.

[charlton fan]

Yeah Street Spirit (Fade Out) is remarkable, just, all of you, buy everything Radiohead have ever made (except Pablo Honey, get the My Iron Lung EP, which has an accoustic version of the best song on Pablo Honey: Creep).

Not sure about what I will buy on Monday. No specific plans as such, which is always the best way to go about Music shopping.

[NEWCASTLE FAN]

Not sure about what I will buy on Monday. No specific plans as such, which is always the best way to go about Music shopping.

You sure its the best way? You must have bought a load of naff CD's like that! I think I have only ever bought 1 CD on instinct, it was New Found Glory when I was about 13. As it happens, I loved it for a while, so maybe you're idea does work :D

[charlton fan]

You sure its the best way? You must have bought a load of naff CD's like that! I think I have only ever bought 1 CD on instinct, it was New Found Glory when I was about 13. As it happens, I loved it for a while, so maybe you're idea does work :D
No, I meant not going to the shop with any specific albums in mind. Just when you get there find some stuff you like. Thinking about it, I'm going to buy De-Loused in the Comatorium by The Mars Volta. I just put my friends copy on my iPod when he got it but I love it so much and it's such a great album, I feel I should own it. That's one sorted.

[NEWCASTLE FAN]

I've heard of The Mars Volta, a guy in my maths class has one of their t-shirts. It's a half-man-half-eagle stabbing a naked woman in the foot. More interesting than quadratics but still... :confused:

Anyway I'm off now, been good speakin to ya mate. Take care.

[charlton fan]

That t-shirt sounds interesting. Definately check out their first album, very good indeed. Night night Dave. Very nice to hear from you. Sweet dreams.

[Matty R]

Paul Weller - You do something to me

I've got a radio alarm clock, and thats the song that woke me up this morning. It was the first time I'd ever heard it, and I've got to admit, its one of the best songs I've ever heard. :thumbs:

[Rubbergenius]

I actually hardly listened to music :eek: I've been making up for it though with the Regina Spektor.

I'm going to proper London on Monday (day off) and I'll be spending loads of money (that should be spent on other people for Christmas) on CDs. Yay, can't wait.

Oh yeah, I saw Dig while I was ill. It's this great documentary film which follows a band called The Brian Jonestown Massacre for a period of about 8 years. It features other bands as well mainly The Dandy Warhols. It's a really interesting film and the bands are excellent. That's recommended as well.

If you're interested, you can download every Brian Jonestown Massacre album for free from their official website - http://www.brianjonestownmassacre.com - there's well over 100 free tracks on there. Comes in the Ogg Vorbis codec but you can get converters such as Blaze Media to change it to MP3.

I've been listening to BJM for a couple of months now (after getting the free tracks and converting them) and they're pretty good. Wouldn't pay for much of their stuff but if they're giving it away who am I to complain. :D

Got The National's album 'Alligator' yesterday after being impressed by them on 'Later' on Friday night - not a bad album. Not the best of the year, but worthy enough. Also got the 12"/80 triple album - 36 12" versions of famous songs from the 1980s. Bit of retro stuff for an old fella like myself... ;)

[Scholsey]

Anyone got the Bloc Party album, Silent Alarm?

What do you think of it, my Dad's got it for me for Xmas and i was just wondering if it is anygood, i have heard Helicopter and thought it was a great song..... haven't heard the others!

[Dazzy]

Paul Weller - You do something to me

I've got a radio alarm clock, and thats the song that woke me up this morning. It was the first time I'd ever heard it, and I've got to admit, its one of the best songs I've ever heard. :thumbs:


First time you heard that? Its a tune mate.

Any one heard Pretty In Pink by The Psychodelic Furs? Now thats music.

[charlton fan]

If you're interested, you can download every Brian Jonestown Massacre album for free from their official website - http://www.brianjonestownmassacre.com - there's well over 100 free tracks on there. Comes in the Ogg Vorbis codec but you can get converters such as Blaze Media to change it to MP3.

I've been listening to BJM for a couple of months now (after getting the free tracks and converting them) and they're pretty good. Wouldn't pay for much of their stuff but if they're giving it away who am I to complain. :D

You're such a babe Peer. I've known about that website for ages and I've downloaded a few of the albums but I couldn't get any of them to work. Cheers loads.

Scholsey- Silent Alarm is pretty good. Not the pick of this years debut albums but decent enough.

[Rubbergenius]

Not often I'm called a babe...glad to be of help!

[charlton fan]

What album(s) would you recommend I download first? I'm running low on iPod space, see.

[Matty R]

First time you heard that? Its a tune mate.



Innit just! I listened to it almost constantly yesterday afternoon. :)

[Bunjemark]

Any one heard Pretty In Pink by The Psychodelic Furs? Now thats music.

I love that song,haven't heard it for ages.

There are just so many great songs that i forget about!

[Scholsey]

Scholsey- Silent Alarm is pretty good. Not the pick of this years debut albums but decent enough.

Cheers Tom, mate!

What is your fave song?

[charlton fan]

Cheers Tom, mate!

What is your fave song?
Probably Banquet or Helicopter.

[MANUMAD]

Probably Banquet or Helicopter.

I ll second that...

[Seeph]

Pioneers for me. :)

[MANUMAD]

Pioneers for me. :)

Yeah, well the album's choc a block with choice toons. If it werent for Arcade Fire's Funeral it would be Album of the year for me.

[George Williams]

Piccadilly by Dirty Little Faces is a great song!

[cobblersfan]

Abbott & costello "whos on first" (http://susie1114.com/WhosOnFirst.html)

[Matty R]

I stumbled across this (http://guitar.about.com/library/bl100greatest.htm) a couple of days ago. Just wanted to share it incase anyone's interested. :)

[lmas da best]

currently listening to

take that - could it be magic

and

oasis champagne supernova (my fav song)

[charlton fan]

The new Strokes album has leaked. I'll PM the link to anyone interested who I know will be buying it on January the 9th when it's released.

[re_hashed]

yeah I know, I'm listening to it at the moment !!! Third album syndrome I think unfortunately. Not overley impressed to be honest, hopefully it's a grower.

[Seeph]

First three tracks are ace, tails off a bit after that though

6/10 on first listen

[charlton fan]

I still haven't heard it.

I found two links: one from yousendit that got to 35% and stopped and one from Megaupload that is taking forever. Could either of you please PM me the link you got it from please. I'd be very grateful. Thanks.

[re_hashed]

Just PM'd you the link

[Scottanater]

Can some one please tell me the name and artist of the song on the New vodafone advert!As its class

[Kasabian]

Damian Rice, a real musician unlike some of the puppets you guys listen to :p

[George Williams]

Just downloading The Strokes - 18 minutes of pain left

EDIT: Just listening to it now!

Juicebox is amazing, On the other side is good, but I'd already heard them!

Most people seem to be saying its better than Room on fire (which i still havent got!) but no where near as good as Is This It, I need to listen to it properly but it probably wont be a patch on Is this it.

[Prod_Freak]

that Juicebox isn't a bad tune, granted it's all over Radio 1 and the like at the moment, but it's got a good meaty bassline to it, and that's prolly why i like it.

Thing is, Julian whatshisface Casablanca reckons its his awkward song, the most commercial awkward song i've heard in a while...

whilst you're all downloading stuff, check out mclusky, it's NOT mcfly as some cupid stunt girl told me in Music Zone once.

[charlton fan]

Just aquired Ryan Adams' third album of the year- 29. I don't know why but I haven't heard anything from the other two but I downloaded 29 and it's quite amazing. Probably my favourite album of this year, so far. Certainly up there with Anthony and the Johnsons and The Go! Team.

[George Williams]

Just aquired Ryan Adams' third album of the year- 29. I don't know why but I haven't heard anything from the other two but I downloaded 29 and it's quite amazing. Probably my favourite album of this year, so far. Certainly up there with Anthony and the Johnsons and The Go! Team.

I have Gold and thats a great album, how many albums does he have altogether now?

[charlton fan]

Loads. Very prolific indeed. By my count it's 9 but I think he was in a band called Whiskeytown and he did some stuff with them. I'm probably completely wrong though.

[charlton fan]

Carl Barat (ex-Libertines) and his new band- Dirty Pretty Things now have a wesbite. http://dirtyprettythingsband.co.uk/ If you go on it you can watch the video to their first studio song Bang Bang You're Dead. It's rather good.

[Seeph]

Someone's ripped it to mp3 as well CF I'll send you if I can find it,

It sounds promising anyway.

[Rubbergenius]

Nearly time for my top five of the year - I'm going through all of the albums I've acquired this year and see which ones I like best. Also picking up the Sufjan Stevens album (finally) tonight.

But one thing - for me there's not been any classics like Futureheads and Go! Team were last year - nothing that's just wowed me from the first listen.

[charlton fan]

Nearly time for my top five of the year - I'm going through all of the albums I've acquired this year and see which ones I like best. Also picking up the Sufjan Stevens album (finally) tonight.

But one thing - for me there's not been any classics like Futureheads and Go! Team were last year - nothing that's just wowed me from the first listen.
Give Ryan Adams' 29 a whirl. I'm pretty sure that's my album of the year, so far. However, I'm crap at doing stuff like album of the year, I always miss out good albums.

[Grizfoot]

http://www.purevolume.com/

Check out this site, it's fair good can listen to tracks online. Just search away.

[Rubbergenius]

Give Ryan Adams' 29 a whirl. I'm pretty sure that's my album of the year, so far. However, I'm crap at doing stuff like album of the year, I always miss out good albums.

Got a copy of "Elizabeth you were born to..." from that album and it's good so yep, probably will check it out...

[Werppa]

Carcass - Swarming Vulgar Mass Of Infected Virulency (album: Symphonies of Sickness)
(I'm not really sure if I'm the only one who listens this kinda stuff in here...)

[MANUMAD]

Carcass - Swarming Vulgar Mass Of Infected Virulency (album: Symphonies of Sickness)

This sounds like something thoughtful and subtle .... and quite sweet.

[Werppa]

This sounds like something thoughtful and subtle .... and quite sweet.

you can see the lyrics at: http://www.darklyrics.com/lyrics/carcass/symphoniesofsickness.html#7
Those are sick, I must admit

[Rubbergenius]

[QUOTE=charlton fan's signature]My Albums of the Year (Idea stolen from RG)

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15. British Sea Power- Open Season
16. Wolf Parade- Apologies to Queen Mary
17. Bloc Party- Silent Alarm
QUOTE]

Wolf Parade - quite like what I've heard of them. Not bad at all. British Sea Power bought that album on the day of launch as I loved 'The Decline' so much but it was a bit of a disappoint. Bloc Party - meh. It's a good album - but not album of the year as NME said. But then the NME poll might have been slightly rigged...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/news/story/0,,1656637,00.html

[charlton fan]

British Sea Power bought that album on the day of launch as I loved 'The Decline' so much but it was a bit of a disappoint.


I feel the same way about quite a few follow up albums, including some more albums in my seventeen. I still thought Open Season was very good though even if a bit disapointing.

The NME album of the year thing had to have been fixed. No proper music magazine would pick Bloc Party ahead of some of the other albums of this year. Also, they had the Babyshambles album in the top 10 and I think I read somewhere they slated it in the review.

Q's list was even worse. I don't think they've listened to X&Y or they might have a different copy to the rest of the world.

Any guess for my number 14, anyone?

[iTim]

[QUOTE=charlton fan's signature]My Albums of the Year (Idea stolen from RG)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15. British Sea Power- Open Season
16. Wolf Parade- Apologies to Queen Mary
17. Bloc Party- Silent Alarm
QUOTE]

Wolf Parade - quite like what I've heard of them. Not bad at all. British Sea Power bought that album on the day of launch as I loved 'The Decline' so much but it was a bit of a disappoint. Bloc Party - meh. It's a good album - but not album of the year as NME said. But then the NME poll might have been slightly rigged...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/news/story/0,,1656637,00.html

Rg can't quote :eek: ;)

I'm liking advertising space by local boy Robbie Williams. Very good song IMO.

[charlton fan]

My list will now have 18 albums. I missed out one. I said I was crap at remembering stuff for these compilation charts.

[MANUMAD]

My list will now have 18 albums. I missed out one. I said I was crap at remembering stuff for these compilation charts.

My top three list is the safest in many years, which is alarming cos it may be my age finally catching up with me:

1) Arcade Fire- Funeral
2) Franz Ferdinand - You can have it so much better
3) Bloc Party Silent Alarm

Btw check out The National's new cd. Its quite good fuzzy guitar based music full of passion

[Bunjemark]

Any guess for my number 14, anyone?
Erm,Don't think The Cheeky Girls have released an Album this year,so Coldplay,Greenday er i give up:confused:
Rg can't quote :eek: ;)
Yeah That is shocking!:lol:

I'm liking advertising space by local boy Robbie Williams. Very good song IMO.
Yeah that is a very good song,I have been listening to his "Intensive Care" album a lot.