Left my copy up in Dublin for the weekend so I'll get my review up tomorrow, apologies for the delay KH! :)
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Left my copy up in Dublin for the weekend so I'll get my review up tomorrow, apologies for the delay KH! :)
Damn right! Story about it: I was going to the supermarket one day that Bluebeard was coming to stay and so I asked if he had any requests. His response: "Yes, Virgina Plain by Roxy Music." :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Lionel Ritchie
So it should be noted, having failed to do so in the liner, that Virginia Plain was dedicated to Bluebeard.
Great to hear you enjoyed it Stann.
I had a tough time picking a track off it so I'd say you'll love the Amadou & Mariam album alright, there are plenty more tunes on it in the vein of Sénégal Fast Food. La Réalité being particularly stomping.
I'm not sure where you'd know the Jape track from but there've been loads of remixes around of late (none a patch on the original IMO) so maybe a bell is ringing there. Could've been in a set or a compilation CD maybe?
Of the other artists you mentioned, I assume you must have the Vampire Weekend album at this stage! Probably be getting my vote in the Best 2008 Album I'd say. Definitely saved music in 2008. :D
Elsewhere, you'd love Booka Shade too. The track I included is on an album they released this year, which is good, maybe a little poppier, but doesn't approach the greatness of Movements, released in 2006. Probably as close to a modern-day Kraftwerk as you could get -- seemingly dark, yet warm and inviting, and great beats pervade. Oh and they're German too! You won't regret buying Movements, I assure you.
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General housekeeping now. Jebus, have you heard from Wangball of late? Will I be rushing to meet the postman in the morning or has Wangball pulled a fast one? :) I PM'd him the addresses anyway so no excuses.
Also, will we keep the same order as last time out? And do we (i.e. you) want to start from next week?
Yep it's a fine album, glad I got it, cheers for the tip-off!Quote:
Originally Posted by kingdom hoop
Might have heard Floating in a mix alright, though I'm almost certain it was an ad. Can't have been a very good ad, though, or I'd remember. :D
Don't have the Vampire Weekend album, believe it or not, just the couple of singles. That and Movements are now on my next list of CDs to buy.
On, and Cut Copy get album of 2008. ;)
Wangball was having trouble with his iTunes up to the start of this week but I think it's been sorted now and CDs are going out today or tomorrow.
Is everyone still interested in going for another round anyway lads? We can sort out if we keep the same order then or not
I am anyway. Same order is good for me.
Im In Same Order sounds good
My CD was called Hoop Hoop.... Hurray! though. :confused: Thanks all the same. And thanks to everyone else too. Really appreciate the kind words.Quote:
Originally Posted by Block G Raptor
Yeah love that album too, though I'm not sure you winking at me will make me vote for it. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by stann
The reason I'd lean towards VW is just that it's a bit different, something newer, whereas In Ghost Colours is just one of a glut of (albethem delightful) fairly similar records. Anyway I'm amazed you're putting it ahead of Made In The Dark!!
Count me in for the next round also, same order sounds fine. (I'm only messin with ye above too by the way!)
No, I see now that was a crass and ill-thought out ploy, it won't happen again. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by kingdom hoop
Didn't think the album of the year through either, I assumed the Hot Chip LP was out before Christmas but it was February I see. New favourite for the crown so!
Yeah, and now that you politely, subtly mention it, I agree. ;)
Hot Chip - a rich man's Cold Spud. :D
I'll go again too. Apologies again for the lack of commentary. I'm on holidays at the moment though I'm nipping in to the job later this evening where I'll collect it so I'll get a good few listens while I'm staring out a rain dashed window at a deserted beach.Quote:
Originally Posted by kingdom hoop
Haven't had a chance to listen to it, but off work tomorrow and it will get a few spins during the day. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by kingdom hoop
I have to say I'm disappointed with Hoop Hoop.....Hurray! I was expecting it to be my favourite of the lot of the CDs and it's become just that. How thoroughly predictable of me to favour the CD that I thought I would :(
Anyway Hoop I have to say that I love the tracks from Amadou et Miriam, Sigur Ros, Booka Shade, Vampire Weekend, The Velvet Underground, Lykke Li, and Etienne de Crecy, but I knew I would as soon as I saw the tracklist. The surprises for me are the Electric Choc, Suicide, Jape and Suburban Kids tracks, as I hadn't listened to much of any of them previously. The rest of the CD is quite good as well, the only so-so track for me is the Roxy Music one, don't know why I haven't liked it either, could be just the mood I'm in :)
Sterling effort though, 9/10 from me
Apologies I've been away for a while and was greeted with 4 cd's on my return I haven't had a chance to listen to any of them yetQuote:
Originally Posted by kingdom hoop
Ah yer grand. Was just playing 'the feel sorry for myself to provoke a reaction game'. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Block G Raptor
The Electric Choc tune is quite probably the greatest song of all time. Absolutely love it. AFAIK they're a one hit wonder though.Quote:
Originally Posted by jebus
That Suicide track is the only of theirs I have. Came across it at some stage and loved it but never took things further than first base. Must do so soon though before the flame wears out. Will report if/when I do.
Jape (small little lad who you may recognise from a Dublin party or two) has a new album out recently actually, Ritual. Good to very good. Definitely recommended, you'd like it. He is/was in The Redneck Manifesto as well as it happens.
And the Suburban Kids album, #3, that track is off you'd definitely love too. That sweet Swedish touch. Bright, sunny, a fantastic little album.
Definitely the mood you were in. Try it again. :)Quote:
the only so-so track for me is the Roxy Music one, don't know why I haven't liked it either, could be just the mood I'm in.
Excellent. Three cheers for me then. Hoop Hoop -- Hurray! :DQuote:
Sterling effort though, 9/10 from me
Can't wait for Jebus's Sound Of The Dolphin now...
Has this died on its behind then?
I guess we're at the tail end of the holiday period. Who's up next anyway? Please don't say it's me already.
No, Wangball has yet to close out the first series I think, that's why I was wondering.
No offence to Wangball, but a quick look back through the thread shows his last contribution was two months ago. He hasn't been around the site much in general lately.
Perhaps, as before, if there is no sign of the cds leaving by, say, Tuesday then the next on the list should be allowed jump in, to keep the whole thing rolling.
As for Wangball, does anyone know if he still wants in?
I'll get mine done up tonight and get it out tomorrow so lads to keep the show on the road. I'll get on to Wangball to see if he's out or in as well
Never! I plan to exchange music with ye for at least the next four years - tie me over til the next Olympics. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by stann
Anyway, better live in the present (though I in fact live in a timeless oasis of calm). So.... yes, I was half anticipating Jebus's latest offering this morning as I'd pretty much given up on Wangball to be honest. It'd be a pity to end the series on the kind of flat note Stann hits on his visits to the karaoke bar all the same though. So hopefully Wangball can be hunted down by Jebus and we can give the First Series the triumphant valedictory fanfare it rightly deserves.
If it's not to be fair enough, but I'd really been looking forward to closure and collating a Best of, picking Best Song and a Best Overall (or perhaps more interestingly a Worst Overall :p). I suppose I can still do that. :)