Great: Devendra Banhart, Joanna Newsome (Current 93's David Michael/David Tibet recommends her highly).
Also: The Angels of Light (M. Gira's post-SWANS band, new album "The Angels of Light Sing Other People"😉; Julian Cope's released a new one at last, have to order it from www.headheritage.com; and the Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds B-sides and Rarities 3cd is studded with gems.
Echo & The Bunnymen - Crocodiles
(I apologize for the cut and paste review) 😳
Along with the Teardrop Explodes's Kilimanjaro and the Psychedelic Furs' self-titled LP, Echo and the Bunnymen's Crocodiles was one of several debut releases in 1980 that ushered in the U.K.'s neopsychedelic movement. Darker and less reliant on typical pop conventions than the work of most of their peers, Crocodiles presented Liverpool's Bunnymen as a truly original and inspired fusion of punk's nihilism and the psychedelic era's open-ended experimentation. Will Sergeant's innovative guitar sound, slipping seamlessly between sharp, brittle attacks and warm, lush embraces, made a perfect foil for frontman Ian McCulloch's somber vocals and self-conscious, introspective lyrics. With his rich, gloomy voice and cryptic tales of despair and disillusionment, McCulloch recalled influences as disparate as the Doors' Jim Morrison and Joy Division's Ian Curtis on haunting songs such as "Stars Are Stars," "Villiers Terrace," and the apocalyptic "Happy Death Men." However, it's when McCulloch lightens up and the band loosens up that they realize their full potential. "Do It Clean" is a potent three-chord rocker propelled by Pete DeFreitas's dead-on drumming and a frenzied organ courtesy of producer (and Teardrop Explodes keyboardist) David Balfe. "Rescue," the LP's single, is a soulful pure-pop gem that would have been a huge radio hit in an alternate, ultimately more just universe. --Paul Ducey
Originally posted by royalchickenI do not own 'Funeral'. In fact, I've never even heard of it.
bbarr, I implore you in the name of all that is sacred to say you do not own 'Funeral' so that the bitchery may be laid to rest like a house of cards in Hiroshima. Of course, the bitching will need to be eulogised, and I can think of no better soundtrack for that.
If you like Chopin, maybe this would be something for you: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000028U6/qid=1117217651/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/104-2471515-3876753
Chopin's chamber music is less known than his works for piano solo or piano and orchestra, but it's very nice music. I've played the cello sonata myself. 🙂
Originally posted by NordlysI do like Chopin a great deal, but I'm looking for something more modern this time round. I will bear it in mind for the future though.
If you like Chopin, maybe this would be something for you: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000028U6/qid=1117217651/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/104-2471515-3876753
Chopin's chamber music is less known than his works for piano solo or piano and orchestra, but it's very nice music. I've played the cello sonata myself. 🙂
Originally posted by CandyDarlingThere's a new Angels of Light album? Dammit, didn't know that. Great lyricist and band. Have listened incessantly to both New Mother and Everything is Good Here/Please Come Home.
Great: Devendra Banhart, Joanna Newsome (Current 93's David Michael/David Tibet recommends her highly).
Also: The Angels of Light (M. Gira's post-SWANS band, new album "The Angels of Light Sing Other People"😉; Julian Cope's released a new one at last, have to order it from www.headheritage.com; and the Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds B-sides and Rarities 3cd is studded with gems.
Saw Joanna Newsom a couple of months ago in Bristol and liked it immensely. She was supported by Six Organs of Admittance, who were actually the reason I went to the gig - check out School of the Flower, Dark Noontides or Needles and Chimes.
You are so undecided. It maybe a fun lucky dip but do try the NZ music site per previous post. Most of those band are touring to brilliant reviews overseas mostly saying it's great to hear fresh new sounds. Shihad maybe a bit heavy for me. Zed's not bad. The Datsun's are in the States making lots of moola.
More middle of the road, Neil Finn has a new one out with his brother Tim.
Perhaps also enjoy singer song writer Bic Runga.
Be brave