The albums thread - 2014

[Tarpon]

Probably a bit middle of the road for this thread but the new Natalie Merchant long player is class.

 

[Dan Aitch]

Second song from the imminent album of the year. Released 2nd June. Don't miss it.

 

[spring hall convert]

Anyone else enjoying the Chad Van Gaalen record? Single was typically weird, yet hooky.

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Anyone else enjoying the Chad Van Gaalen record? Single was typically weird, yet hooky.

I have a couple of times, quite a few catchy tunes throughout just don't try and make sense of the lyrics.

 

[CorgiRegisteredFriend]

Anyone else enjoying the Chad Van Gaalen record? Single was typically weird, yet hooky.

Is that sub pop video disclaimer serious? Would not be suprised- rather unsettling!

 

[e77]

Albums that have impressed me in the last couple of weeks:

The Horrors - Luminous (they are playing Worthing in October, incidentally)
The Swans - To Be Kind
Badbadnotgood - III

 

[spring hall convert]

Is that sub pop video disclaimer serious? Would not be suprised- rather unsettling!

I'm sure it's a mash up of his previous videos though. Check out the video to Peace on The Rise - amazing stuff.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I am finally getting Damon Albarn's solo album after quite a few listens. A lovely and very spaciously sounding long-palyer with some lovely little melodies and ear-worms. It took some time to work though. In sound it is closest to his GTBTQ work but a lot lighter and brighter.

 

[Albumen]

I am finally getting Damon Albarn's solo album after quite a few listens. A lovely and very spaciously sounding long-palyer with some lovely little melodies and ear-worms. It took some time to work though. In sound it is closest to his GTBTQ work but a lot lighter and brighter.

I was going the post the same yesterday. I'm a massive Albarn fan since I bought Blurs She So High, and I love GTBTQ. I also finally got round to seeing the Culture show Albarn special the other day where he explains the album, adding a little background to it. You can't help but enjoy a song about a baby elephant can you.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I was going the post the same yesterday. I'm a massive Albarn fan since I bought Blurs She So High, and I love GTBTQ. I also finally got round to seeing the Culture show Albarn special the other day where he explains the album, adding a little background to it. You can't help but enjoy a song about a baby elephant can you.

Mr Tembo is on his way up the hill........

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I was going the post the same yesterday. I'm a massive Albarn fan since I bought Blurs She So High, and I love GTBTQ. I also finally got round to seeing the Culture show Albarn special the other day where he explains the album, adding a little background to it. You can't help but enjoy a song about a baby elephant can you.

I will look out for the Culture Show special. Like you I think he is an incredible talent.

 

[Albumen]

I will look out for the Culture Show special. Like you I think he is an incredible talent.

I was on in February so you'll have to lift it from somewhere.

 

[Albumen]

I was on in February so you'll have to lift it from somewhere.

Like here . . .

http://link.brightcove.com/services...xosW8z8aXdWqxrpPMzG2U6HdH&bctid=3219598357001

 

[Machiavelli]

Not strictly an album but this little beauty by Stanley Brinks and the Wave Pictures is joyful

Thanks for posting and, you're right, 'tis joyful

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Like here . . .

http://link.brightcove.com/services...xosW8z8aXdWqxrpPMzG2U6HdH&bctid=3219598357001

Cheers fella.

 

[KLUNK]

I'd echo that the 2nd album sounds more to your taste and is possibly their best album although the 3rd album smother is excellent too but is more synth and electronic.

Not yet listened to Two Dancers just yet(cheers SHC), but had a few listens to Smother. Working my way backwards. Really enjoying it. Loop the Loop is a great track !

 

[Pogue Mahone]

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I have to say, Gruff Rhys has released a corker in American Interior. The live show at The Corn Exchange was wonderful, but the album itself...full of fantastic tunes, harmonies, styles. His best solo effort, and the most Super Furry thing he's done without the Super Furries.

Nobody seems to have commented on it yet, but it is, for me, album of the year so far.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

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I have to say, Gruff Rhys has released a corker in American Interior. The live show at The Corn Exchange was wonderful, but the album itself...full of fantastic tunes, harmonies, styles. His best solo effort, and the most Super Furry thing he's done without the Super Furries.

Nobody seems to have commented on it yet, but it is, for me, album of the year so far.

I'm looking forward to purchasing this. Die Frau has heard some of the tracks and she is raving about it and echoes your summary. He's an incredible, and prolific, not to mention slightly bonkers (but in a nice way), talent.

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

As a die hard SFA fan I'd agree with the above, a very nice album with strong hints back to his former SFA work.

 

[Guinness Boy]

6 Music last night played the new single from Pete Fij and Terry Bickers' Kickstarter funded album. Typically I can't remember what either are called (or access You Tube at work) but it sounded amazing. Clever lyrics and musically mellow in a very good way. Anyone know if Resident will be stocking the album? Imagine it will be limited numbers given how it was funded.