Author Topic: 2022 in Music (Read 26220 times)

telekon · « **Reply #80 on:** February 11, 2022, 03:34:57 pm »

Quote from: jackh on February 11, 2022, 12:06:15 pm

Big Thief

Not really feeling this. Still prefer their first album.

Remember when we were indie kids and it was a cool feeling to sort of have a band for yourself? Yeah, I didn't really outgrow that. Saw Big Thief at a tiny place called IDEAL bar in Copenhagen after their first album. The "stage" there is just another layer of wood. If Adrienne had a disease I'd get it, that's how close you could stand. Heard "Mary" for the first time and teared up. For their second album they played at a bigger venue. Still good but the magic was mostly gone. For their third album (first 4AD one) they played at a proper big venue. Decided not to go. My terrible indie heart wouldn't let me.

telekon · « **Reply #81 on:** February 11, 2022, 04:16:00 pm »

Quote from: Chip Evans on February 8, 2022, 10:50:50 pm

Anyone give the Cate Le Bon a go? Not quite hitting the heights of the last one for me, go back to that one repeatedly. Musically loads going on, really interesting. But her vocals are bit hidden under all the bits in the mix? Need more time with it I think.

I love it! It has a definite Gary Numan circa Dance vibe with the faux jazz bass and the saxophones. She must have listened to that album. Running Away is in a sense a cover of Slowcar To China.

How good and underrated is Dance (1981) by the way! Face To Face and Exhibition were goddam b-sides!

Hedley Lamarr · « **Reply #82 on:** February 11, 2022, 10:33:09 pm »

Ive listened to Big Thief’s album once so far. Wow. Absolutely stunning.

Nick110581 · « **Reply #83 on:** February 12, 2022, 10:10:21 am »

Quote from: Hedley Lamarr on February 11, 2022, 10:33:09 pm

Ive listened to Big Thief’s album once so far. Wow. Absolutely stunning.

In one sitting? The first half sounded fantastic though (I didn't get round to listening to the rest yesterday).

@telekon - Big Thief haven't sold out at all and managed to maintain some mystique. Always been great live when I have seen them and that goes from tiny venue to larger places. Probably better live than on record.

The new Night Shop album is fucking brilliant - includes Jess Williamson and Hand Habits. He was in Kevin Morby's band, The Babies and Flat Worms.

Djozer · « **Reply #84 on:** February 12, 2022, 10:31:29 am »

Jake Xerxes Fussell and The Delines doing it for me so far.

John C · « **Reply #85 on:** February 12, 2022, 06:38:26 pm »

Quote from: Bread on January 15, 2022, 12:14:02 pm

First album of the year for me was The Weeknd's "Dawn FM". Disappointed, to say the least. Not a patch on Starboy or After Hours.

I thought there was a couple of nice songs in there.

John C · « **Reply #86 on:** February 12, 2022, 06:56:35 pm »

Quote from: smutchin on February 5, 2022, 03:16:40 pm

Do KEXP have the best live sound engineers in the world or what?

Quote from: telekon on February 8, 2022, 12:45:54 pm

Love KEXP.

They're brilliant. I was late getting in to their weekly mix show and was gutted when it ended.

Djozer · « **Reply #87 on:** February 12, 2022, 09:46:24 pm »

Anyone like Spoon? Their new one's kinda good. Bit more classic rock than they usually do, but still very Spoon. Everything they do is very Spoon.

Black Bull Nova · « **Reply #88 on:** February 13, 2022, 12:59:25 am »

Quote from: Djozer on February 12, 2022, 10:31:29 am

Jake Xerxes Fussell and The Delines doing it for me so far.

If you have never heard the Delines before check out COLFAX from 2014, a classic, the follow up was not as strong. If you like that then the basis is the band Richmond Fontaine.

Djozer · « **Reply #89 on:** February 13, 2022, 02:00:59 am »

Quote from: Black Bull Nova on February 13, 2022, 12:59:25 am

If you have never heard the Delines before check out COLFAX from 2014, a classic, the follow up was not as strong. If you like that then the basis is the band Richmond Fontaine.

Was quite into Richmond Fontaine, amazing band who never got the recognition they deserve maybes, but didn't really know about the Delines until quite late, when Imperial was released I think, then worked back from there.

And you're spot on man, Colfax is a fantastic album, really lovely listening. Am sort of thinking Sea Drift may be as good, but only listened to it a few times thus far. Still need to check out Vlautin's novels, as he does have one hell of a way with language. You read any of them? Sure someone in the music thread mentioned them a while back, can't remember if it was you or not.

Bread · « **Reply #90 on:** February 14, 2022, 09:34:59 pm »

Really enjoying the new Frank Turner album. He's taken a bit of a step back from his folk stylings and tapped back into his punk rock roots. A marked improvement on his previous couple of albums for me.

Chip Evans · « **Reply #91 on:** February 15, 2022, 02:09:35 pm »

I listened to the Jake Xerxes Fussell album and I dunno.... I watch videos of him online and he's sitting on an amp playing a telecaster with no accompaniment, or a dude with an upright bass and a fiddle player - and I get really excited - he's a great player and I love his voice and he really picks amazing songs. He's just brilliant. His recent Tiny Desk concert is stunningly good. I think it's what I love about his first album.

Then I listen to the new album and there's loads of lap steels and organs and cellos and Bonnie Billy doing backing vocals and James Elkington producing. All that sounds like it should be great. There's just too much beige-ness going on with it all - not space to hear the things you really want to hear. Turns great stripped back folk music into the that most horrible of words - americana. I just can't get on board with it. Why do people go so overboard?

Anyway - I've bought a ticket to go see him rather than buying the album. Can't wait to see him.

Alonso_The_Assassin · « **Reply #92 on:** February 15, 2022, 03:08:28 pm »

Maaad.

https://godspeedyoublackemperor.bandcamp.com/album/all-lights-fucked-on-the-hairy-amp-drooling

Some context.

http://vishkhanna.com/2022/02/14/ep-667-efrim-manuel-menuck/

telekon · « **Reply #93 on:** February 15, 2022, 03:28:15 pm »

Quote from: Nick110581 on February 12, 2022, 10:10:21 am

@telekon - Big Thief haven't sold out at all and managed to maintain some mystique. Always been great live when I have seen them and that goes from tiny venue to larger places. Probably better live than on record.

I never proposed that they sold out in any way, mate. Just that I wanted to cherish the magical moment of seeing them at a super tiny venue, and that they no longer feel like "your band" anymore. That's only my personal feeling though, as well as not liking the latest few albums as much as the first and second.

Chip Evans · « **Reply #94 on:** February 15, 2022, 03:39:07 pm »

Quote from: Alonso_The_Assassin on February 15, 2022, 03:08:28 pm

Maaad.

https://godspeedyoublackemperor.bandcamp.com/album/all-lights-fucked-on-the-hairy-amp-drooling

Some context.

http://vishkhanna.com/2022/02/14/ep-667-efrim-manuel-menuck/

That's interesting, Si! Will get stuck into that.

Filler. · « **Reply #95 on:** February 15, 2022, 09:17:39 pm »

A few 2022 titbits from my favourite fortnightly radio show https://brianturnershow.com/: (plenty more 2021/22 releases on there to taste)

Japanese 4 piece from Japan called Nicfit - debut album 'Fuse'. Vocals reminded me of Crystal Castles and there were some lovely Trumans Water-esque guitar bits involved so that got a tick from me. Very enjoyable stuff all round.

https://nicfitnag.bandcamp.com/album/fuse

Water Damage: Repeater (e.p)

https://waterdamage12xu.bandcamp.com/releases

'...the folks in the band are all vets of various projects – Spray Paint, USA/Mexico, Marriage, Black Eyes, Thor & Friends, among others --

Bass : Nate Cross
Bass : Jeff Piwonka
Bowed Guitar : Travis Austin
Drums : Thor Harris
Drums : Greg Piwonka
Drums : Mike Kanin
Synthesizer : George Dishner

Buying that for the album cover, and lastly, a double plug of this re-release I mentioned a few days back https://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=351137.msg18171873#msg18171873 which just deserves a double plug ... particularly

Riverside Rocky: No Money

1981, and if I was asked what my favourite punk song was, I'd have to now stick this one in. It's almost perfect.

https://siltbreeze.bandcamp.com/album/v-a-the-buntingford-long-playing-album-3

Nick110581 · « **Reply #96 on:** February 19, 2022, 01:48:20 pm »

Saw deathcrash last night and they were brilliant.

Very Bill Ryder Jones esque with the quiet / loud dynamic with some Mogwai thrown in.

The debut is out now (digitally) and a real slow burn.

smutchin · « **Reply #97 on:** February 24, 2022, 09:08:34 pm »

Two current obsessions from a couple of old favourites making a return:

First, the collab between Royksopp and Alison Goldfrapp. Route one banger. Love it.
Impossible:
https://youtu.be/ljnxZypkjn0

A couple of other tracks off the new Royksopp album - sorry, "conceptual project" - are also available and I can't wait to hear the rest. Nothing especially new or groundbreaking but highly polished and very listenable.

Second, the new Metronomy album. Bit of a departure in style for them - a lot more poppy, reminds me of Arcade Fire - but really very lovely indeed. Just feels so perfectly of the moment. Might be a bit "safe" for some tastes. But I've had it on repeat all week.
Things Will be Fine:
https://youtu.be/Lbb5AkLWDzQ

Buggy Eyes Alfredo · « **Reply #98 on:** February 28, 2022, 07:37:03 am »

Quote from: Buggy Eyes Alfredo on January 16, 2022, 10:52:14 am

{Booze & Glory : Raising the Roof}

Quote from: dimwit on January 22, 2022, 12:12:22 am

This sounds like something I could find myself listening.

Lots of the same punk rock vibes that Klamydia (yes, it translates as chlamydia, and yes they have said that what seemed fun at the time, was not the best name to choose for a band) translates, thank you.

{Booze & Glory : Betrayed}

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/GeFjXnhU98I" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/GeFjXnhU98I</a>

Nick110581 · « **Reply #99 on:** March 8, 2022, 07:00:57 pm »

The new King Hannah album is excellent.

zimmie'5555 · « **Reply #100 on:** March 10, 2022, 04:33:53 am »

That Black Country, New Road album is something very special, isn't it.

dimwit · « **Reply #101 on:** March 12, 2022, 03:00:14 am »

Quote from: Buggy Eyes Alfredo on February 28, 2022, 07:37:03 am

{Booze & Glory : Betrayed}

I knew I'd like that. Thanks again.

As a side note, here's a crude evolution of Klamydia from out of basement to studio albums, towards today.

From -93

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/9NPDUbNCWlo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/9NPDUbNCWlo</a>

through -13

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/fPnh6FVJLfM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/fPnh6FVJLfM</a>

to -21

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/MzdonA1_c5g" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/MzdonA1_c5g</a>

ToneLa · « **Reply #102 on:** March 13, 2022, 01:30:46 am »

Quote from: FlashingBlade on December 28, 2021, 05:11:06 pm

I'm hoping of someone I've never heard off , blowing me away with a ' What the fuck is this!?' moment

Destroyer

Too arty for me but yknow.

Check it. New stuff. Started in 95

I drink the bread I eat the wine

Victor · « **Reply #103 on:** March 13, 2022, 05:14:09 pm »

Going by the couple of tracks available on Spotify Daniel Rossen's first solo album looks likely to be good

Also looking forward to the latest from Fontaines DC

BarryCrocker · « **Reply #104 on:** March 14, 2022, 09:21:14 am »

I saw this guy twice in the past week. The first gig resulted in the dance floor collapsing in during the 2nd. tune in. Rescheduled for a week later and the place went bloody nuts.

Quote

4 x Aria Awards in 2021 including Album Of The Year. Triple J Album Of The Year 2021. Barack Obama Favourite Music Of 2021 'Gold Chains'.

Spin Magazine US: "Equal parts musical shape-shifter, limitless creative beast, badass, humorous and undefined, Genesis Owusu is a little bit of everything and everyone. This Daybreaker has come onto the scene with a monstrously diverse and impactful project, "Smiling With No Teeth", which has quickly positioned him as an ambitious artist with mass potential to be a true pioneer in today's music scene."

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/IAXP4xP9zEo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/IAXP4xP9zEo</a>

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/FTWaubPBjC4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/FTWaubPBjC4</a>

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/CAQ7DmmLMtg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/CAQ7DmmLMtg</a>

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/25CBe5FAvtI" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/25CBe5FAvtI</a>

Going to be huge.

smutchin · « **Reply #105 on:** March 16, 2022, 03:06:26 pm »

Poppy Ajudha's latest has really got under my skin - that bass line is deeply infectious...

https://youtu.be/yTgp_9lnQyo

Alonso_The_Assassin · « **Reply #106 on:** March 16, 2022, 03:38:11 pm »

Quote from: telekon on February 11, 2022, 03:34:57 pm

Not really feeling this. Still prefer their first album.

Remember when we were indie kids and it was a cool feeling to sort of have a band for yourself? Yeah, I didn't really outgrow that. Saw Big Thief at a tiny place called IDEAL bar in Copenhagen after their first album. The "stage" there is just another layer of wood. If Adrienne had a disease I'd get it, that's how close you could stand. Heard "Mary" for the first time and teared up. For their second album they played at a bigger venue. Still good but the magic was mostly gone. For their third album (first 4AD one) they played at a proper big venue. Decided not to go. My terrible indie heart wouldn't let me.

Know what you mean. Pretty sure you were the person that brought Big Thief to my attention, mate. Gonna give the new album a bit more. It's decent, but doesn't capture the magic of their earlier ones, for sure.

Speaking of 4AD and magic, however, the new Jenny Hval record...

FlashingBlade · « **Reply #107 on:** March 18, 2022, 09:39:25 am »

Well almost 3 months in and nothings piqued my purchasing interest yet ....other than Brecons 'Fore' ( urban crunchy electro beat thingymijig)...but its not on vinyl....Football taking up all my time...and money...but I'm keeping my eyes on here in case something pops up.

Might check out the Hval...got her last onre..think you recc'd it

dimwit · « **Reply #108 on:** March 18, 2022, 09:06:12 pm »

New album due to come out from Rammstein on 29.04.2022

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

Alonso_The_Assassin · « **Reply #109 on:** March 19, 2022, 09:16:17 pm »

Quote from: FlashingBlade on March 18, 2022, 09:39:25 am

Well almost 3 months in and nothings piqued my purchasing interest yet ....other than Brecons 'Fore' ( urban crunchy electro beat thingymijig)...but its not on vinyl....Football taking up all my time...and money...but I'm keeping my eyes on here in case something pops up.

Might check out the Hval...got her last onre..think you recc'd it

Ahh yeah, think you'll like it, mate. Full on pop record. Lovely stuff.

AndyMuller · « **Reply #110 on:** March 21, 2022, 09:39:00 am »

Quote from: FlashingBlade on March 18, 2022, 09:39:25 am

Well almost 3 months in and nothings piqued my purchasing interest yet ....other than Brecons 'Fore' ( urban crunchy electro beat thingymijig)...but its not on vinyl....Football taking up all my time...and money...but I'm keeping my eyes on here in case something pops up.

Might check out the Hval...got her last onre..think you recc'd it

Agree with this, it’s been a slow start so far.

smutchin · « **Reply #111 on:** March 24, 2022, 11:16:23 am »

black midi have covered Taylor Swift's Love Story...

https://youtu.be/RC-Yl0L3Vis

Love it.

Stand Free · « **Reply #112 on:** March 24, 2022, 11:44:53 am »

Quote from: BarryCrocker on March 14, 2022, 09:21:14 am

I saw this guy twice in the past week. The first gig resulted in the dance floor collapsing in during the 2nd. tune in. Rescheduled for a week later and the place went bloody nuts.

Going to be huge.

Excellent recommendation, really like what I've listened to so far!

Paul-LFC · « **Reply #113 on:** March 25, 2022, 05:33:55 pm »

The Gaslight Anthem have announced they're returning full time, starting work on a sixth album with a tour to be announced soon.

https://twitter.com/gaslightanthem/status/1507372151099207683

I can't wait. It was RAWK's music thread that introduced me to them when Get Hurt was released, since then they've become my favourite band. Excited to see what they come up with for the new album.

Bread · « **Reply #114 on:** March 25, 2022, 08:47:32 pm »

Quote from: Paul-LFC on March 25, 2022, 05:33:55 pm

The Gaslight Anthem have announced they're returning full time, starting work on a sixth album with a tour to be announced soon.

https://twitter.com/gaslightanthem/status/1507372151099207683

I can't wait. It was RAWK's music thread that introduced me to them when Get Hurt was released, since then they've become my favourite band. Excited to see what they come up with for the new album.

#

I'll look forward to this. I wasn't big on "Get Hurt" to be honest, but "Handwritten" is probably one of my favourite albums of all time.

I've enjoyed Brian Fallon's solo work in the interim. Absolutely loved "Local Honey".

Nick110581 · « **Reply #115 on:** March 26, 2022, 06:44:30 pm »

New Destroyer is great (obviously).

jackh · « **Reply #116 on:** March 26, 2022, 06:59:29 pm »

Quote from: Paul-LFC on March 25, 2022, 05:33:55 pm

The Gaslight Anthem have announced they're returning full time, starting work on a sixth album with a tour to be announced soon.

https://twitter.com/gaslightanthem/status/1507372151099207683

Ah, this is good news. I'll look forward to that. Seeing Brian Fallon in a few weeks actually, unless it gets postponed again!

jooneyisdagod · « **Reply #117 on:** March 26, 2022, 11:23:35 pm »

Barry - Loving the Genesis Owusu shout. Shame I didn't know about the Enmore Theatre gig. Would have loved to gone.

telekon · « **Reply #118 on:** March 28, 2022, 01:39:50 pm »

Anyone listened to the new Beach House? Quite Air circa Moon Safari and very much classic Beach House.

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/EZ-rR9H5wVI" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/EZ-rR9H5wVI</a>

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #119 on:** March 28, 2022, 09:38:03 pm »

Quote from: telekon on March 28, 2022, 01:39:50 pm

Anyone listened to the new Beach House? Quite Air circa Moon Safari and very much classic Beach House.

Yeah given it a few listens. A lot to digest, not sure I can cope with a whole double album of it. But bits of classic Beach House in there for sure. I've always liked their vibe but equally they are quite samey sounding so a double LP pushes my patience a bit.

Been quiet in here. Not had enough money to spare to buy as many LPs as I'd like. Or maybe there aren't any that I want

Very much been enjoying these though:

https://withbellsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/fore

https://destroyer.bandcamp.com/album/labyrinthitis

https://jakexerxesfussell.bandcamp.com/album/good-and-green-again

But especially this: https://intlanthem.bandcamp.com/album/recordings-from-the-land-islands

International Anthem also issuing the new Alabaster De Plume LP soon, which will certainly be up there in my top 10/5/1 of the year judging by his phenomenal live shows recently. A truly inspirational musician to me. Both for the excellent music and feeling of camaraderie he encourages among band and audience.

Also been enjoying Los Bitchos 'Let The Festivities Begin', Khruangbin/Leon Bridges (especially the tune 'B side') the Gruff Rhys 'People are Pissed' single, and the Reds, Pinks and Purple's 'Summer at Land's End'. New Swamp Dogg embraced the auto-tune a bit too much for me but still enjoyed it in parts. And the title does make me laugh ('I Need A Job...So I Can Buy More Autotune') New Aldous Harding still bedding in but very much like her, so sure it will stick. Looking forward to digging into new Ian Noe record, sounding like classic country, and the Ibibio Sound Machine album as well I keep meaning to put on.

In a couple of weeks...new Analog Africa comp finally drops...https://analogafrica.bandcamp.com/album/saturno-2000-la-rebajada-de-los-sonideros-1962-1983

As usual been digging into a lot of old stuff too...Terry Callier, Lyn Collins, Baligh Hamdi, the Soul Jazz 'Life Between Islands' comp, blah blah.