What've you been listening to recently?
Any new albums/bands/artists caught your ear? Any old stuff come back to haunt you? I've been listening to The XX's eponymous album again, it's something I listened to a lot in Dec/Jan but kind of forgot about. I also got Dub Kewli, a dub remix of some of Talib Kweli's rapping, and some others from this Max Tannone guy, good stuff.

www.maxtannone.com/projects/dubkweli/
(NoeI «:::P:::» «:::E:::» «:::R:::» «:::V:::» «:::E:::», Fri 11 Nov 2011, 16:55, 93 replies, latest was 14 years ago)

Only really Neuroma and Sylosis for me recently
I did have a listen to Behemoth again the other day, their stuff really is fantastic.

I found a compilation CD I made when I was 16 the other day, that was a bit odd.
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 16:57, Reply)

Sounds like metal to me, a bit off my radar to be honest.
What was on the compilation?
(NoeI «:::P:::» «:::E:::» «:::R:::» «:::V:::» «:::E:::», Fri 11 Nov 2011, 16:58, Reply)

Soil, The Hives, Staind, things like that
Aye, all are metal. Sylosis are thrash, Neuroma are death, Behemoth are "blackened death" according to many of their fans.

Right, hometime for me now!
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:01, Reply)

I rather like The Hives

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:02, Reply)

CQ recommended Professor Elemental to me
it's ace. Silly, but ace. I also have every intention of downloading Florence & The Machine's new album when I have a minute. Shame I can't do it now, as I'm going to be at work til at least 7:30pm...
(berk, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:01, Reply)

I love that darkest before dawn track, I wasn't so impressed with their last album but if that track is anything to go by I may get the newer one.

(NoeI «:::P:::» «:::E:::» «:::R:::» «:::V:::» «:::E:::», Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:10, Reply)

The new single is fantastic
(it's called 'Shake it out', I believe) but then I really liked the last album, so...
(berk, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:11, Reply)

That's the cookie right there, I really like it.
I heard a house remix of it the other day, it was like a musicwaterfall of soundcolours in my eyeears.
(NoeI «:::P:::» «:::E:::» «:::R:::» «:::V:::» «:::E:::», Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:15, Reply)

Also, how's the new job going?

(NoeI «:::P:::» «:::E:::» «:::R:::» «:::V:::» «:::E:::», Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:16, Reply)

It's pretty good, I'm enjoying it actually
Oxford is lovely and the people are nice, but fuck it's busy. And it's only going to get busier :(
(berk, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:17, Reply)

And you're living in Leam?

(NoeI «:::P:::» «:::E:::» «:::R:::» «:::V:::» «:::E:::», Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:18, Reply)

Yup
about 2.5 hours of commuting a day, fun times...
(berk, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:21, Reply)

Rubbish, you thought about going to Oxford?

(NoeI «:::P:::» «:::E:::» «:::R:::» «:::V:::» «:::E:::», Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:21, Reply)

I'd never see tennis boy if I moved further away
I don't see him all that much now. And I've got a great little room/studio flat thing going on in Leam that I'd never in a million years be able to find here.
(berk, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:30, Reply)

Fair play.
I saw a few days ago that you're going to London tomorrow - what're you at?
(NoeI «:::P:::» «:::E:::» «:::R:::» «:::V:::» «:::E:::», Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:34, Reply)

Oh I'm meeting up with a friend
just mooching, really. Lunch, museum, that kind of thing.
(berk, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:36, Reply)

There's a bunch of us in London tomorrow afternoon/evening if you're staying for the evening?

(NoeI «:::P:::» «:::E:::» «:::R:::» «:::V:::» «:::E:::», Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:38, Reply)

I'm not quite sure what the plan is yet, but I'll bear it in mind
this is pre-gig drinks, yes? When and where?
(berk, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:39, Reply)

Mabel's Tavern, about fiveish.

( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:40, Reply)

Umm, could well still be doing stuff then
when will you be there til?
(berk, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:43, Reply)

Most of the night probably.
Not sure. Clendrix is in charge.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:44, Reply)

No gig, just a bunch of weirdos in a pub.

(NoeI «:::P:::» «:::E:::» «:::R:::» «:::V:::» «:::E:::», Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:44, Reply)

Ah, is it just BGB and CQ that're off to Motorhead, then?
I'll look in if I get chance. Might just be a quick half, though.
(berk, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:45, Reply)

Either way, it'd be good to see you if you can make it.

(NoeI «:::P:::» «:::E:::» «:::R:::» «:::V:::» «:::E:::», Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:48, Reply)

Gaz me your number and I'll let you know tomorrow evening whether I can make it
also means I'm not rocking up to an empty pub if you've moved on elsewhere.
(berk, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:55, Reply)

Were you going for the full Al, here?
Because it's a bloody good attempt.
( Kroney, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:27, Reply)

I was indeed, thanks for noticing.

(NoeI «:::P:::» «:::E:::» «:::R:::» «:::V:::» «:::E:::», Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:29, Reply)

The Pirates are my best discovery of late. Live they were SUPERB.
Also a massive fan of Wanda Jackson and the Johnny Burnette Trio. Both went shit eventually but their early records are superb if you like rockabilly.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:03, Reply)

I rediscovered my love for Danielle Dax recently.
I have a few vinyls but nothing to play them on, so was delighted to find a compilation CD recently. Shame the rest of her stuff is out of print.

Also, for berk's benefit, she was recently compared as Florence and the Machine but twenty years before her time.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:04, Reply)

She was reet fit IIRC.
Cat House video = EPIC BONE-ON.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:05, Reply)

Epic?
EPIC?!?
(NoeI «:::P:::» «:::E:::» «:::R:::» «:::V:::» «:::E:::», Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:10, Reply)

This one?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU6dIBK7_ig

Saw her live in 1990. Brilliant. Tiny, but brilliant.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:11, Reply)

The name is familiar
I believe I have something of hers on a compilation.
(berk, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:10, Reply)

She was tremendously good.
Hugely talented, wrote her own stuff, played most of the instruments on her records. Quite a far east vibe going on in a lot of her stuff as well.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:15, Reply)

Well, bung us a couple of links
I've nowt else to do for at least an hour.
(berk, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:19, Reply)

OK
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2hZQDIoax8
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqhym59ypUI&feature=related
This one's a bit strange but I fucking love it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sin9DTS0s3s&feature=related
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqjCQuEz_CA
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:32, Reply)

That's some seriously 80s hair...

(berk, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:34, Reply)

Indeed.
She's a renowned interior designer these days and was apparently on Changing Rooms a few times.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:36, Reply)

Christ she was too, that's where I know her from.

(NoeI «:::P:::» «:::E:::» «:::R:::» «:::V:::» «:::E:::», Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:38, Reply)

She was also a wolf girl in 'Company of Wolves'

( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:40, Reply)

I've heard that second one before
not bad. So very, very 80s though...
(berk, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:40, Reply)

It's probably her most well known track.
And the one that got me into her in the first place, having been included on an indie compilation album that I bought way back.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:45, Reply)

This thread is full of nonsensical words.
I'm assuming they're all some sort of modern parlour music?
( Kroney, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:15, Reply)

I would just assume that it's all FUCKING SHIT unless proven otherwise

(Reverend Fister "a disciplined fuckwit", Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:19, Reply)

i like that new one about dragons or something

(Quintno EXPERIMENT RUINED CANCELLED, LEFT 4EVER, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:20, Reply)

This week I'm really liking Lowkey's stuff, it's political rap but done really well, a few to may skits for my liking though.
And I also bought Proffesor Green's album, I fucking wish I could do something like *transfer this to charity* type thing so it doesn't go up on his rankings. It's a fucking awful album, the guy puts on this cartoon/kid voice, has about as much depth as a puddle. I should have known for someone who has a reality show on T4, but I thought I would give him a chance.
( G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:21, Reply)

I've liked a couple of Prof Green's tracks but he's definitely trying to be a British Eminem which puts me off somewhat.

(NoeI «:::P:::» «:::E:::» «:::R:::» «:::V:::» «:::E:::», Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:29, Reply)

I have been on a Mo Wax tip recently.
Apart from that, Low, Codeine, Joy Division, Sunn O))), Dave Clark, Massive Attack and house stuff.

And Professor Elemental is great.
(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:34, Reply)

Isn't he, though?
I was more a fan of Mr B, but I think I'm converted now.
(berk, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:41, Reply)

The Professor is a much better rapper.
Mr B stole his whole schtick from him.
(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:50, Reply)

Ah really?
Now, there's a couple of chap-off videos on youtube, and Mr B always seems to come off best, and I don't think it's edited that way, either...
(berk, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:54, Reply)

Really.
His flow is way better and his rhymes are cleverer. B ie more of a chap though, and is more comedy. Elemental is far and away the better rapper at a technical level.
(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 18:03, Reply)

Seems that way
but then I know very little of rap. *shrugs*
I prefer Professor Elemental's daft steampunk vibe, I think. 'Fighting Trousers' is brilliant.
(berk, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 18:05, Reply)

Modern music doesn't appeal to me.
Currently repping Brian Wilson.
(Glucose-Maximus All over the world., Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:42, Reply)

Good choice, the Beach Boys are one of my favourite ever easy-listening bands.

(NoeI «:::P:::» «:::E:::» «:::R:::» «:::V:::» «:::E:::», Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:45, Reply)

Little St Nick is possibly one of the worst records ever, though.
"Christmas comes this time each year" indeed. Fuck off, Wilson, you stating the obvious fuck knuckle.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:50, Reply)

With a few glorious exeptions
most major artists rock/pop christmas records are bilge.
At least the Beatles as a band had the courtesy to mail them free out to their fan club.
(Glucose-Maximus All over the world., Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:53, Reply)

The Darkness one was great
how they got away with bellowing BELL'S END on top of the pops I'll never know.
(berk, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:54, Reply)

Now, now...
I won't hear a word said against 'Rock and Roll Christmas".

And the Beatles can fuck off as well.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:54, Reply)

I have noticed most people on this site hate the Beatles
I could cry.
(Glucose-Maximus All over the world., Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:56, Reply)

They leave me a bit cold, tbh.
However, there's a band around our way who do Eleanor Rigby with a cello, and it sends shivers up my spine. Every time.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:58, Reply)

I love the Beatles
I have since I was little. Right now Eleanor Rigby is on the radio
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 18:25, Reply)

*gives oral in agreement*

(Glucose-Maximus All over the world., Fri 11 Nov 2011, 18:42, Reply)

any other bands I could like for you?

( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 18:47, Reply)

I do like Crass's Christmas single.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlUy8urIHpE
( The Mock TurtIe ™ --- Thinks you are a cunt, on, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:57, Reply)

This song by Arman Hovhannisyan, which I found out about through some /board meme.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvh0GU4OPXc

It's got a good tune, and it sounds Asian enough to enrage bigots that little bit closer to a heart attack.

I've no idea what the lyrics mean (they don't seem to be available online and I can't speak Armenian), so yeah, it could be shockingly explicit.
( The Mock TurtIe ™ --- Thinks you are a cunt, on, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 17:55, Reply)

radio 3
because my ipod broke. I like symphonies
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 18:04, Reply)

*kills thread*

( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 18:15, Reply)

BURN THE WITCH!!!
I'm still here, for another 15 minutes or so. Fucking work.
(berk, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 18:20, Reply)

boo!
exciting things planned for your weekend?
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 18:21, Reply)

London tomorrow
Classic car show at the NEC on Sunday. Busy!
(berk, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 18:22, Reply)

woo!
near us summer fetes would always include classic cars. The oddest part of this was the row of guys in deck chairs looking proud of a chugging engine belching smoke. No car attached, just and engine. Oh and there was usually a board covered in badges which I assume were awards for the smokey engine
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 18:25, Reply)

You don't apreciate the stationary engine?
When you get older you will.
( Bartleby A dead man on vacation, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 18:59, Reply)

i...i....um...
but it just doesn't move. Surely that's what engines are for? At least for making stuff do other stuff.

Is it philosophical or something?
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 19:42, Reply)

Just discovered Starfucker and Geographer
This is mega; youtu.be/talOq6wp8kk
Also got right back into Placebo as of late.
(Barry from Eastenders is, despite the words written above, not a woman, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 19:11, Reply)

I love Placebo.

( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Fri 11 Nov 2011, 19:16, Reply)

Are they a guilty pleasure?
I dunno if they are or not. I think they're bloody ace though.
(Barry from Eastenders is, despite the words written above, not a woman, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 19:17, Reply)

Not in my book they're not.

( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Fri 11 Nov 2011, 19:38, Reply)

how's your house exploration going?

(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 19:17, Reply)

Looks like I'm going to have to get back into Black Sabbath, as I'll be seeing them next year!

( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 19:20, Reply)

is there a refresher course you could go on
perhaps start off with the M&S bat heads
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 19:42, Reply)

Hmm, maybe
Not listened to them in 6 years, since I saw them last.

Currently listening to a very happy Finnish band singing about Tequila...
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 19:47, Reply)

OH GOD WHY AM I STILL AT FUCKING WORK??

(berk, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 19:45, Reply)

Hang on, I know this one...
erm, to get to the other side?
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Fri 11 Nov 2011, 19:47, Reply)

I think I'm going to kill myself.

(berk, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 19:48, Reply)

then it'll be even longer until you leave work

( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 19:53, Reply)

Yes, but I'll be dead and I won't care...

(berk, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 19:55, Reply)

I've been almost obsessively exploring all of Darren Hayman's post Hefner work
While also gorging on Hefner as always. The man's a genius.

Apart from that, Ballboy (fnar), Nick Lowe, the new Tom Waits and the new Ryan Adams and the usual suspects , Zevon, Cash, Earle, Harris and HMHB,

I never change really.
( scarpe We Stole Bikes, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 19:57, Reply)

I have decided to arrange all my digital music/sounds
on iplayer into length order and listening shortest first. Until I get bored. Mostly so far it's DR Who quotes and 2 second blasts of video game sounds
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 20:04, Reply)

now onto kids tv themes
so far bod and roobard and custard
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 20:05, Reply)

shit!
I love horses.

Man, i need something better to do with my friday evenings
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 20:08, Reply)

Right now I'm listening to a load of MBV related stuff on 6 music
I took delivery today of an LP by Lloyd McNeil Quartet, which is lovely. And earlier this week I got the reissued vinyl of DJ Shadow's Endtroducing, which passed me by on first release but I'm now enjoying immensely.
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 20:11, Reply)

For some reason I am obsessed with a vocalist.
Anousheh Khalili is her name and I want her to get big enough that I can buy her album on CD rather than download.
She sounds great on Deep Dish and Sharam tracks too.
(Me, I'm not... in any way intoxicated, Fri 11 Nov 2011, 23:57, Reply)