[Music] Albums 2023

[Machiavelli]

I'm behind with this one (as I am with most album releases these days) because it was released last year, but Riderless Horse by Nina Nastasia is one of the most profound albums I've listened to. I rarely focus on lyrics, but these are compelling. It's another Albini production/'engineering' (all, if not most, of her work is), and it's strip-backed, just an acoustic guitar and her voice throughout. If all of this is not for you, ignore; if it is, dive in. I'd say it's best listened to alongside the below article, although which you tackle first is up to you:

‘I want people to listen’: songwriter Nina Nastasia on surviving abuse, grief and psychosis

A favourite of John Peel and Laura Marling, Nina Nastasia gave up music as she endured a controlling partner and botched drug therapy – then even greater tragedy struck. After 12 years away, she returns with a tough, beautiful album

www.theguardian.com

See also:

Riderless Horse (album) - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I have been listening to the new Teeth of The Sea recently. Very good.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I'm behind with this one (as I am with most album releases these days) because it was released last year, but Riderless Horse by Nina Nastasia is one of the most profound albums I've listened to. I rarely focus on lyrics, but these are compelling. It's another Albini production/'engineering' (all, if not most, of her work is), and it's strip-backed, just an acoustic guitar and her voice throughout. If all of this is not for you, ignore; if it is, dive in. I'd say it's best listened to alongside the below article, although which you tackle first is up to you:

‘I want people to listen’: songwriter Nina Nastasia on surviving abuse, grief and psychosis

A favourite of John Peel and Laura Marling, Nina Nastasia gave up music as she endured a controlling partner and botched drug therapy – then even greater tragedy struck. After 12 years away, she returns with a tough, beautiful album

www.theguardian.com

See also:

Riderless Horse (album) - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Interesting read. I’ll listen to the album this afternoon.

 

[southstandandy]

Like this debut LP from new band 'Genn'. Seem to be getting decent word of mouth on the street too.

 

[Machiavelli]

Interesting read. I’ll listen to the album this afternoon.

I often have music on in the background, and use it as background. To appreciate it, you have to give this album your attention.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I often have music on in the background, and use it as background. To appreciate it, you have to give this album your attention.

I mianly listen to music in the background as I listen whilst working. But I also make/tale time to listen to albums with nothing but a tea or coffee....I'll do this.

 

[Superphil]

Blind River - Bones for the Skeleton Thief.

This is the third Blind River album, there was no 'second album syndrome' with Made of Dirt and this certainly isn't a 'difficult third album' with this one. Outstanding hard rock, thoughtful and angry lyrics, powerful band live, if you like it fast and loun give this one a listen.

Particularly like this track

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

Everyone's favourite Chilean pysch band Follakzoid have a new long player out today, it's called V and continues their journey into electronic areas. Upon first listen it is superb. Coffee and Chilean psych is the perfect way to start the day.

Vinyl is on order and a vinyl repress of the second album arrived yesterday. Happy Friday indeed.

Not quite sure what’s occurred here, played that V album on Spotify and it rattled through a 17 minute track in about 60 seconds. What gives?


Edit: I’ve just gone back into it and it’s playing fine now.
Very strange

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Not quite sure what’s occurred here, played that V album on Spotify and it rattled through a 17 minute track in about 60 seconds. What gives?


Edit: I’ve just gone back into it and it’s playing fine now.
Very strange

Weird, I had issues with Spotify yesterday for the first time ever; it stuttered a number of times.

What do you think of V?

 

[Machiavelli]

Not quite sure what’s occurred here, played that V album on Spotify and it rattled through a 17 minute track in about 60 seconds. What gives?


Edit: I’ve just gone back into it and it’s playing fine now.
Very strange

Last time I saw them, they played just one track for about 80 minutes

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

What do you think of V?

I’m at work so only had about 5 mins, but first impressions are good, I’ll report back in a couple of days

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I often have music on in the background, and use it as background. To appreciate it, you have to give this album your attention.

I gave this a listen last night; just me and the album and no distractions. I agree, it's profound but also very compelling and moving. I am glad I read the article you posted before listening as it provides complete context; in this case I really do think enhanced the listening experience. I'm listening again now.

Thank you.

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

What do you think of V?

Having listened it’s the sort of thing I like, I instantly refer to Lemon Jelly. However it is long but I will listen again probably on my bike or a motorway drive.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Having listened it’s the sort of thing I like, I instantly refer to Lemon Jelly. However it is long but I will listen again probably on my bike or a motorway drive.

It's worth checking out their back catalogue as they started off many years ago as quite a scratchy krautrock pysch band and their sound has evevolved cosiderably.

I know then name Lemon Jelly but have not knowingly listened to them.....I'll rectify this over the weekend.

 

[CHAPPERS]

The reissue of Maxinquaye by the mighty Tricky is ready collection of as tomorrow.

Lovely.

 

[The Lemming Stomper]

Everyone's favourite Chilean pysch band Follakzoid have a new long player out today, it's called V and continues their journey into electronic areas. Upon first listen it is superb. Coffee and Chilean psych is the perfect way to start the day.

Vinyl is on order and a vinyl repress of the second album arrived yesterday. Happy Friday indeed.

Everyones favourite Scandi psych band Goat deliver another banger today, 'Medicine'

So gutted to have been away when they played Chalk earlier this year....

 

[Machiavelli]

I gave this a listen last night; just me and the album and no distractions. I agree, it's profound but also very compelling and moving. I am glad I read the article you posted before listening as it provides complete context; in this case I really do think enhanced the listening experience. I'm listening again now.

Thank you.

You're welcome, and glad it's not just me. It's also a timely reminder of how humans can come out of horrendous situations shining.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

The reissue of Maxinquaye by the mighty Tricky is ready collection of as tomorrow.

Lovely.

He lives here these days, often spotted in his neighborhood doing his supermarket shopping and at the local bakery.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I’m liking the new Teeth of The Sea long player. I believe I have it on vinyl….a load of vinyl recently arrived from the UK, America and Germany which I have yet to open. It’s the fancy dinked version.

 

[CHAPPERS]

CASISDEAD - Famous Last Words

10/10 - do NOT listen with your kids nearby or probably even your other half. One of the best rap albums to come out of this country. Uncompromising, dark, humorous. Incredible.