Author Topic: 2017 in Music (Read 100915 times)

Djozer · « **Reply #240 on:** March 11, 2017, 06:31:16 pm »

Anybody like Valerie June? I've been listening to her album non-stop for the past couple of days. It's awesome bluesy soully folky country type stuff and her voice does something to me that I'm not sure I should be analysing too much...

KERRYKOP · « **Reply #241 on:** March 11, 2017, 07:36:41 pm »

Quote from: Cassiel on March 11, 2017, 05:13:37 pm

Afternoon chaps. Not been round these parts for a while. But I can heartily recommend this. Ticks all my Go-Betweensy boxes. Just so, so good

https://open.spotify.com/album/5H8zSetgD2jMKj8Oo3981G

Spotted this and was going to give it a listen purely on the cover alone. Even more promising now.

Cassiel · « **Reply #242 on:** March 11, 2017, 07:51:57 pm »

Quote from: Banter on March 11, 2017, 07:36:41 pm

Spotted this and was going to give it a listen purely on the cover alone. Even more promising now.

There's another EP from last year which is nearly as good. Got tickets for them in London later this year on the strength of about three hours listening.Ticks all my sighing ex-indie boy boxes.

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #243 on:** March 11, 2017, 08:28:50 pm »

Quote from: Cassiel on March 11, 2017, 05:13:37 pm

Afternoon chaps. Not been round these parts for a while. But I can heartily recommend this. Ticks all my Go-Betweensy boxes. Just so, so good

https://open.spotify.com/album/5H8zSetgD2jMKj8Oo3981G

I just starting listening to that today as well! Sounds great on first couple of listens.

DrTobiasFunke · « **Reply #244 on:** March 11, 2017, 09:30:55 pm »

First Aid Kit have just released a cracking single about a tough subject matter. Big departure from their country stuff but still great. They did a cover version of a Jack White song on their last tour so they are clearly comfortable performing rock songs. Will be interesting to see if this their new album has more of an edge to it than the previous ones.

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/exsaCN4c5dc&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/exsaCN4c5dc&feature=youtu.be</a>

jooneyisdagod · « **Reply #245 on:** March 12, 2017, 01:02:28 am »

Have you heard The Goon Sax Cassiel? Think you might like them if you like the Go Betweens!

Cassiel · « **Reply #246 on:** March 12, 2017, 04:55:00 pm »

Quote from: jooneyisdagloomy on March 12, 2017, 01:02:28 am

Have you heard The Goon Sax Cassiel? Think you might like them if you like the Go Betweens!

I have. Promising, but Rob F's son is only about 16. Needs more whiskers on his chin and wisdom in his brain before he becomes really compelling.

Nick110581 · « **Reply #247 on:** March 12, 2017, 09:01:22 pm »

Streaming the new Conor Oberst record at moment.

http://www.npr.org/2017/03/09/519083661/first-listen-conor-oberst-salutations

It includes the same songs from last years album (which were acoustic) but this is with full band. Think it sounds great on first listen and really different.

Bought Hurray For The Riff Raff yesterday and can't wait to give that a spin as it was on in shop and sounded mega.

Sheer Magnetism · « **Reply #248 on:** March 13, 2017, 04:14:25 am »

On balance, the XX album is probably the best I've heard so far this year, it's a big leap forward from their first two. Japandroids and Jens Lekman aren't bad but they're both a long, long way off their best work quality and consistency-wise. The Pond album sounds like it could be a monster but two things I've really enjoyed are the new Austra album, which is probably their best so far, and Novella, which sound a bit like a psychier, poppier version of Broadcast:

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/AE9ePc0OTjs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/AE9ePc0OTjs</a>

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/80UYzAhdaUE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/80UYzAhdaUE</a>

wz4jc3 · « **Reply #249 on:** March 14, 2017, 06:51:30 pm »

Depeche Mode's Spirit is a great listen. Early listens are very promising.

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Black Bull Nova · « **Reply #250 on:** March 14, 2017, 08:54:50 pm »

Try something traditionally left field

ALEPPO IN THE SUN AS IT WAS

https://open.spotify.com/track/0iAYnBKm44AWVrK0ARZaSm

YOU KNOW ME

https://open.spotify.com/track/6z83pt6H1JaddfoRQCgb1G

Eliza Carthy and the Wayward Band

telekon · « **Reply #251 on:** March 15, 2017, 12:53:40 pm »

The Shins back with a new album. As a young music nerd I was well annoyed at them getting big after Garden State (which is a great film). Wincing The Night Away (2007) was a fantastic album either way but I didn't care much for Port Of Morrow (2012), Mercer seemed used up of ideas. Well, this album has got a lot of the early energy back. I'd say it's slightly inconsistent but songs like Rubber Ballz and Half a Million are right up there with the early stuff. Both Mildenhall and Name For You were direct hits too released as preview singles. Well in!

Also, lovely and simple play of words from the used up rock cliche "can't get her out of my head" with "can't get her out of my bed" on Rubber Ballz.

Nick110581 · « **Reply #252 on:** March 16, 2017, 08:32:33 pm »

New Real Estate is perfect for spring weather.

19th Nervous Title · « **Reply #253 on:** March 17, 2017, 05:40:36 am »

Quote from: Cassiel on March 11, 2017, 05:13:37 pm

Afternoon chaps. Not been round these parts for a while. But I can heartily recommend this. Ticks all my Go-Betweensy boxes. Just so, so good

https://open.spotify.com/album/5H8zSetgD2jMKj8Oo3981G

Opening track could be Robert Forster singing.

jooneyisdagod · « **Reply #254 on:** March 17, 2017, 06:07:13 am »

Quote from: Nick110581 on March 16, 2017, 08:32:33 pm

New Real Estate is perfect for spring weather.

I was just going to say. It sounds like another stellar effort from them. They've tweaked their lead guitar parts to make it sound more harsh and it seems to really work. It's like they've been listening to a lot of Pavement and they've lifted that sound for their lead guitars.

telekon · « **Reply #255 on:** March 17, 2017, 08:54:16 am »

Quote from: Nick110581 on March 16, 2017, 08:32:33 pm

New Real Estate is perfect for spring weather.

Yay! Really liked Darling so this bodes well. Album released today on Spootify.

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #256 on:** March 17, 2017, 12:14:27 pm »

Quote from: jooneyisdagloomy on March 17, 2017, 06:07:13 am

I was just going to say. It sounds like another stellar effort from them. They've tweaked their lead guitar parts to make it sound more harsh and it seems to really work. It's like they've been listening to a lot of Pavement and they've lifted that sound for their lead guitars.

Lead guitarist Matt Mondanile quit before this LP to focus on his side project so that's why it sounds a bit different I expect.

Not heard it yet but a big fan of their past work, hope it lives up to it.

telekon · « **Reply #257 on:** March 17, 2017, 02:33:55 pm »

Quote from: SamAteTheRedAcid on March 17, 2017, 12:14:27 pm

Lead guitarist Matt Mondanile quit before this LP to focus on his side project so that's why it sounds a bit different I expect.

Not heard it yet but a big fan of their past work, hope it lives up to it.

Just listened through it once. It didn't knock me off my feet so I'm thinking it'll be a grower just as the first single Darling was, which I now really value.

But that Shins album. Wow. Just going back to the origins (inspired by the great songwriters like McCartney and Marr/Morrissey) and still sounding playful. I'm already nostalgic and I've only heard it since this past week.

For me there's been a few really great songwriters in the past 15-20 years that are still "active" and James Mercer is right up there with Stuart Murdoch (honorable mentions to Molly Rankin, Torquil Campbell, and possibly Adrianne Lenker and Kip Berman). Mercer's still got it.

Shepnois · « **Reply #258 on:** March 17, 2017, 07:41:54 pm »

Loads of albums from some of my favourite bands coming thick and fast. The new Spoon album is brilliant they never disappoint. The new Shins record is lovely too, I'll never tire of Mercer's voice. Just getting stuck into the new Real Estate album, few tracks in and its bloody awesome as usual, I know I'll be playing this all summer!

Cassiel · « **Reply #259 on:** March 17, 2017, 09:48:45 pm »

Quote from: Nick110581 on March 16, 2017, 08:32:33 pm

New Real Estate is perfect for spring weather.

I'm sure there'll be some diminishing returns because it's a lot like the last album. But on early listens it's very good.

It's also well worth listening to the Horsebeach album. I really liked the first two and this is the best yet. It has that C86 jangle and the rainy, melancholy atmosphere of the north.

Buggy Eyes Alfredo · « **Reply #260 on:** March 18, 2017, 06:48:11 pm »

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cloggypop · « **Reply #261 on:** March 21, 2017, 12:08:48 pm »

Yes! Not only are Repetitor playing in Rotterdam on 22nd April (in Worm which is boss and including Cocaine Piss as one of the 3 supports) but my mate has somehow persuaded them to play our local pub in Leiden the night before. For free!

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #262 on:** March 22, 2017, 01:31:14 pm »

New Kevin Morby just been announced. The mans on fire!

http://pitchfork.com/news/72409-kevin-morby-announces-new-album-city-music-shares-new-track-come-to-me-now-listen/?mbid=homepage-more-latest-and-video

Nick110581 · « **Reply #263 on:** March 22, 2017, 06:27:49 pm »

Quote from: SamAteTheRedAcid on March 22, 2017, 01:31:14 pm

New Kevin Morby just been announced. The mans on fire!

http://pitchfork.com/news/72409-kevin-morby-announces-new-album-city-music-shares-new-track-come-to-me-now-listen/?mbid=homepage-more-latest-and-video

You beat me to it.

Can't wait to hear this - spoke to him briefly about it at Brighton gig last year.

Lovely guy.

Buggy Eyes Alfredo · « **Reply #264 on:** March 22, 2017, 08:49:18 pm »

New Chuck Berry w/ Tom Morello.

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/d8Zoh-apWRE&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/d8Zoh-apWRE&feature=youtu.be</a>

KERRYKOP · « **Reply #265 on:** March 22, 2017, 08:52:23 pm »

Good to hear, Singing Saw was one of last year's best. Speaking of last year I only got around to listening Hiss Golden Messenger recently. It's comfortable inside my top ten for the year. His voice is so rich, just a gorgeous record from start to finish.

Djozer · « **Reply #266 on:** March 22, 2017, 10:19:44 pm »

Quote from: Banter on March 22, 2017, 08:52:23 pm

Good to hear, Singing Saw was one of last year's best. Speaking of last year I only got around to listening Hiss Golden Messenger recently. It's comfortable inside my top ten for the year. His voice is so rich, just a gorgeous record from start to finish.

The man's awesome, possibly my favourite artist of the last decade or so. A bit samey maybes, but a brilliant samey if that makes sense. He deserves to be massive, accessible but interesting. Beautiful stuff.

jooneyisdagod · « **Reply #267 on:** March 23, 2017, 12:13:39 am »

Black Lips have announced a new album. The last one was a bit of a let down after the excellent Arabia Mountain. Hopefully this is a return to form.

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #268 on:** March 23, 2017, 07:22:41 am »

Quote from: Banter on March 22, 2017, 08:52:23 pm

Good to hear, Singing Saw was one of last year's best. Speaking of last year I only got around to listening Hiss Golden Messenger recently. It's comfortable inside my top ten for the year. His voice is so rich, just a gorgeous record from start to finish.

I'm still playing the last two HGM albums a lot.
Be sure to find 'Brother, Do You Know The Road', off the Southern Grammar EP I think - I think they opened with it when I saw them, brilliant tune.

Buggy Eyes Alfredo · « **Reply #269 on:** March 23, 2017, 05:50:23 pm »

Quote from: jooneyisdagloomy on December 26, 2016, 02:33:45 am

The new RTJ sounds urgent. It's fucking great... A sound apt for this year.

Video for "Legend Has It" just dropped.

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/vWaljXUiCaE&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/vWaljXUiCaE&feature=youtu.be</a>

Buggy Eyes Alfredo · « **Reply #270 on:** March 23, 2017, 08:20:03 pm »

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Djozer · « **Reply #271 on:** March 23, 2017, 09:02:53 pm »

Quote from: Buggy Eyes Alfredo on March 23, 2017, 05:50:23 pm

Video for "Legend Has It" just dropped.

Sweet. I like the new album too. They do give good video, those lads.

Not really a music video (something EL-P did to promote that Meow the Jewels thing) but this never fails to amuse me.

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrRWzAeLHSU&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrRWzAeLHSU&feature=youtu.be</a>

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrRWzAeLHSU

19th Nervous Title · « **Reply #272 on:** March 24, 2017, 07:34:49 am »

New Gorillaz is great news. Think it's end of April release. Anyone listened to the new Mary Chain yet?

KERRYKOP · « **Reply #273 on:** March 24, 2017, 10:17:27 am »

Love this IDLES album. Like a English Protomartyr or Sleaford Mods without the drudge of Jason Williamson's accompaniment. A really sharp album with some laugh out loud moments. Mary Berry gets a mention.

telekon · « **Reply #274 on:** March 24, 2017, 01:25:43 pm »

Quote from: 19th Nervous Title on March 24, 2017, 07:34:49 am

New Gorillaz is great news. Think it's end of April release. Anyone listened to the new Mary Chain yet?

Half way in to the album. Reminds me of New Order a lot. And those old ass drum machines.

It's difficult to be very objective when an iconic band like that releases new material after so long.

Filler. · « **Reply #275 on:** March 24, 2017, 07:26:36 pm »

Quote from: Banter on March 24, 2017, 10:17:27 am

Love this IDLES album. Like a English Protomartyr or Sleaford Mods without the drudge of Jason Williamson's accompaniment. A really sharp album with some laugh out loud moments. Mary Berry gets a mention.

Haven't been in here for a while, so much to catch up on, but popped in this morning and gave that a listen. Really enjoyed it. Miffed that their gatefold vinyl has already sold out.

GNOD's new LP is on pre-order (red vinyl ltd ed.). Looking forward to receiving that.

DrTobiasFunke · « **Reply #276 on:** March 27, 2017, 03:32:52 am »

Quote from: Buggy Eyes Alfredo on March 23, 2017, 08:20:03 pm

All very catchy songs.

Love that Noel Gallagher features on that first one

jooneyisdagod · « **Reply #277 on:** March 27, 2017, 01:43:27 pm »

Cracking set of tunes in this album.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6g2c_SHvsYU

Nick110581 · « **Reply #278 on:** March 27, 2017, 03:49:59 pm »

Saw Hurray For The Riff Raff on Saturday

You must go if you get a chance

Mesmerising front women

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #279 on:** March 27, 2017, 03:58:40 pm »

Had a listen to the new Real Estate - some good moments but not as good as the last 2 on first listens...

Saw The Moonlandingz at IWF on Saturday, very good show, liking the album although I think they left one of the best tunes off it.

Got the remaster of Lift To Experience's album to listen to later.

Also loving Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever - The French Press - title track is superb, can't stop listening to it.