What was the last 'music' you bought... [Archive]

madjo

03-29-2005, 11:13 AM

the last music I bought myself was a CD with Lounge music on it... some obscure cd-label found through one of the media discounters here in the Netherlands. It is called "The best of Lounge: New York Lounge"... very nice cd. Just found it by accident.

the last music I got was the latest CD from U2, "How to dismantle an atomic bomb" (limited edition) :) which I got last Christmas.

duckie

03-29-2005, 11:20 AM

Steve Vai's latest album. I've not listened to it before I bought it. Why: I'm a Vai devotee. Verdict so far: pretty good overall, some brilliant spots.

Willow of Oz

03-29-2005, 12:10 PM

Les Horribles Cernettes - Collider.
Bought it off the web by impulse because
1. It's nerdy. You don't see much nerdy music
2. Free shipping
3. Fairly sure I was not in good condition and doing some internet retail therapy. 3 consecutive crappy weekends (chronic sunburn, busted kneecap, food poisoning) - how can a guy resist burning the CC over the net?

Fortunately I've been in top condition for some time and able to resist the lure of impulse buys.

As for Collider? *shrug*. It's pop. Yes it's nerdy, yes it's lyrically amusing, but musically it's still pretty pop.

Tokelil

03-29-2005, 01:14 PM

Last CD was Mnemic - The Audio Injected Soul I think. Bought it at a live concert with them and had it signed by all the members. :)

Todd The Kiwi

03-29-2005, 05:59 PM

about 40 pieces of classical vinyl, and three cds.
as mentioned in the "favorite classical cds" thread.
i'm playing all the vinyl a few times before recording them with tropics linein plugin, sweet.

Ferahgo

03-29-2005, 06:05 PM

A sampler named "Latin Garden", mainly because of one specific song I heard in France last summer, and I only found it because it was played in a music shop. What a luck! It's so great! And the new LP from Moby, "Hotel". Because I like his music. But this LP is not that great.

Roj

03-29-2005, 06:07 PM

What was the last DVD-AUDIO, SACD. CD, VINYL, CASSETTE or 8 TRACK music you bought. Why did you buy it? Had you heard it before? Never heard it? Liked it? Hated it?

I bought the SACD version of Miles Davis 'Live Evil' and...er...yeah...I've heard it a couple of times before. Very happy, sounded GREAT...I love this man's music, anything from about 1959 on

Groove Armada - Vertigo

I have long had it in mp3 format but for me that CD was one where almost all of the tracks held an apeal for me so I tried to buy it. I quickly discovered that it was hard to get. Then I found it used. unfortunately, when I got it home, the last two tracks were screwed up so I took it back. Then I found it - for $25CDN. A ripoff but at that point I had to have it so I sprung the necessary change for it. The price was an obscenity.

Before that it was Thievery Corporatiopn's newest. I could have downloaded it lossless but I wanted to support them and it was on sale (which is when I normally buy CDs) for $17CDN so...

I do not buy without listening first. I download it and after hearing it decide if I want to buy it.

Roj

03-29-2005, 06:09 PM

madjo

03-29-2005, 07:59 PM

I *love* lounge. :)
The cd I mentioned is quite okay, but one other from that series of cd's, called 'LA Lounge' was quite horrid. luckily I was able to listen to it in the store, otherwise I would have bought a monster :)

Roj

03-29-2005, 08:30 PM

The cd I mentioned is quite okay, but one other from that series of cd's, called 'LA Lounge' was quite horrid. luckily I was able to listen to it in the store, otherwise I would have bought a monster :)

You might want to try the Supperclub series or the Naked Music Carte Blanch / Naked Music Nude Dimensions series.

acushla

03-29-2005, 09:09 PM

the last music I got was the latest CD from U2, "How to dismantle an atomic bomb" (limited edition) :) which I got last Christmas.

...the last music I got was the latest CD from U2, "How to dismantle an atomic bomb" (limited edition of 3 million) which I got last Christmas and it is....?

...and it is...(what)? good/bad/great/muddy/no bass....WHAT? Inquiring minds want to know!

acushla

03-29-2005, 09:17 PM

I do not buy without listening first. I download it and after hearing it decide if I want to buy it.

I do not know about Ottawa (in this regard) but here in Toronto you can go into any one of the major Music Stores and find anything you want and take it to a listening station where the CD will be unwrapped and put into a player. You then put on a pair of (SONY) Headphones and listen. You can do this all day because there have been days that I have done that.

Of course...unlike me...you have a real job and purpose in life...so it might be a little more difficult for you to spend a day...but I'm certain you can find an hour here and there.

To think the rest of Canada thinks Toronto is a bad city! I guess this proves otherwise, huh?

rorythedog

03-29-2005, 09:18 PM

...the last music I got was the latest CD from U2, "How to dismantle an atomic bomb" (limited edition of 3 million) which I got last Christmas and it is....?

...and it is...(what)? good/bad/great/muddy/no bass....WHAT? Inquiring minds want to know!

Ah well, in for a penny, in for a pound.

It's PANTS!!!!

Just an opinion mind. :ninja:

madjo

03-29-2005, 09:27 PM

...the last music I got was the latest CD from U2, "How to dismantle an atomic bomb" (limited edition of 3 million) which I got last Christmas and it is....?

...and it is...(what)? good/bad/great/muddy/no bass....WHAT? Inquiring minds want to know!
sorry, forgot to mention that I liked it :) it is pretty good.

You might want to try the Supperclub series or the Naked Music Carte Blanch / Naked Music Nude Dimensions series.I'll most certainly look into it. :)

acushla

03-29-2005, 09:40 PM

It's PANTS!!!! ...sorry, forgot to mention that I liked it :) it is pretty good.

It's PANTS!!!...it's pretty good. I'm putting my shoes on even as I type. What time is the Music Store open until?

Thanks.

madjo

03-29-2005, 09:55 PM

It's PANTS!!!...it's pretty good. I'm putting my shoes on even as I type. What time is the Music Store open until?

Thanks.
when he says "it's pants", he means that it is bad... :) but it is overall a personal opinion. :)

jkrzok

03-29-2005, 10:15 PM

Most of the music I buy now is CDs from local artists I'll pick up at their shows. Two thoughts. I know I won't find it online and I have to believe a higher portion of the price goes to the artist. Afterall, some of them look like they were burned/printed on their home pc. It's nice to cut out the middleman.

Shadowraven

03-30-2005, 06:41 AM

Shadowraven

03-30-2005, 06:50 AM

It's been a long time since I've bought a CD because they are too expensive and I just couldn't justify the expense. That said, I think the last CD I bought was Gary Numan - Telekon. For my wife it would be the 2 newest CD's by Melissa Etheridge. My next purchases will probably CD's by Amethystium, Delerium, and Enigma. I've been mostly dling mp3's because that is what I could afford. I have to be able to justify spending the money on a CD now more than I used to.

rorythedog

03-30-2005, 07:55 AM

Roj

I've heard of Groove Armada and Theivery Corporation, and I think I've heard their music and liked it, but I can't remember for sure. What kind of music do they do, if you can describe it? I've found it hard to dl their music on the web so I could get an idea of it.

I think Groove Armada probably belongs in the "Lounge" section. It certainly makes me want to lie down. heh.

Thievery Corporation is altogether "darker", and fantastic. Most of their stuff anyway, but not all. The Thievery Corporation are all over the internet. You might also like to try Massive Attack, Dead Can Dance and Zero 7. All superb.

I'm not much into pigeon-holeing music so give each a try. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

acushla

03-30-2005, 11:40 AM

You might also like to try Massive Attack,

The album Mezzanine (http://www.themilkfactory.co.uk/reviews/ma_mezzanine.htm) by Massive Attack is a monumental achievement. PLAY LOUD. The cover is pretty cool too.

rorythedog

03-30-2005, 12:36 PM

You might also follow THIS LINK (http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/record-reviews/d/dead-can-dance/passage-in-time.shtml) for a good introduction to Dead Can Dance.

Quite right about Mezzanine btw, it's in my all-time top ten.

Roj

03-30-2005, 01:52 PM

Roj

03-30-2005, 01:55 PM

Roj

I've heard of Groove Armada and Theivery Corporation, and I think I've heard their music and liked it, but I can't remember for sure. What kind of music do they do, if you can describe it? I've found it hard to dl their music on the web so I could get an idea of it.

Thievery Corporation's latest:

http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?style=music&pid=6814291&cart=238490388

Try the samples. :)

My picks:

Marching The Hate Machines (Into The Sun)
The Cosmic Game
Warning Shots

I also very strongly recommend The Mirror Conspiracy and The Richest Man In Babylon.

Here are Vertigo samples:

http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=1004994&cart=238490388&style=music&Bab=E

My picks:

At The River
Inside My Mind (Blue Skies)
Dusk You And Me

Of all their stuff, that is the CD I like the most.

Other groups to consider:

Mono
Morcheeba
Goldfrapp (ahhhhhhhhh Goldfrapp!!!)
De-Phazz (Godsdog!!!)
Afterlife

Carry on with great exuberance!

acushla

03-30-2005, 01:57 PM

It's been a long time since I've bought a CD because they are too expensive and I just couldn't justify the expense.

In Toronto 'Used CD' stores are a way of life...do you have access to stores where you can purchase previously owned CD's?

Roj

03-30-2005, 02:09 PM

You might also like to try Massive Attack, Dead Can Dance and Zero 7. All superb.

I wholeheatedly agree.

Shadowraven

03-31-2005, 05:04 AM

rory said:
Thievery Corporation is altogether "darker", and fantastic. Most of their stuff anyway, but not all. The Thievery Corporation are all over the internet. You might also like to try Massive Attack, Dead Can Dance and Zero 7. All superb.

I know about Dead Can Dance, I've got all their stuff and like it. The others I'm not familiar with and I will have to check them out.

acushla added (and rory helped):
The album Mezzanine (http://www.themilkfactory.co.uk/reviews/ma_mezzanine.htm) by Massive Attack is a monumental achievement. PLAY LOUD. The cover is pretty cool too.

Well if you both like it, I'll have to make SURE I check it.

Roj said (and added alot of links):
If you like those groups, you mught want to check out Era.
I'm always on the lookout for new music, and I particularly like the type I mentioned. Those three are my favorites, right now. I also like Peter Gabriel's stuff. I often go for the unusual for some reason. Thanks Roj, I'll check out Era.

Thanks go out to all of you guys, the information is MUCH appreciated!!

acushla also said:
In Toronto 'Used CD' stores are a way of life...do you have access to stores where you can purchase previously owned CD's?
There are several in the Dayton area. That's where I been going lately to get new music, but even then, it's been awhile since I have

You know I've been all over the states and the world in the Air Force, but I've never been to Canada. My wife and I plan to visit there soon though. I really want to go. I've heard Toronto's nice and that's one city I've wanted to see. Especially after hearing you folks talk about it!

acushla

03-31-2005, 05:14 AM

rory said:
Thievery Corporation is altogether "darker", and fantastic. Most of their stuff anyway, but not all. The Thievery Corporation are all over the internet. You might also like to try Massive Attack, Dead Can Dance and Zero 7. All superb.

I know about Dead Can Dance, I've got all their stuff and like it. The others I'm not familiar with and I will have to check them out.

acushla added (and rory helped):
The album Mezzanine (http://www.themilkfactory.co.uk/reviews/ma_mezzanine.htm) by Massive Attack is a monumental achievement. PLAY LOUD. The cover is pretty cool too.

Well if you both like it, I'll have to make SURE I check it.

Roj said (and added alot of links):
If you like those groups, you might want to check out Era.
I'm always on the lookout for new music, and I particularly like the type I mentioned. Those three are my favorites, right now. I also like Peter Gabriel's stuff. I often go for the unusual for some reason. Thanks Roj, I'll check out Era.

Thanks go out to all of you guys, the information is MUCH appreciated!!

If it is talent, creativity and the unusual that you enjoy, then I recommend that you check out Bjork...if you haven't already done so. Personally I believe a strong case could be made to suggest that 'Homogenic' is her best work...Unfortuneatly it is not yet available on DVD-AUDIO or SACD...but you will find the quality of the CD to be a revelation.

Shadowraven

03-31-2005, 07:07 AM

acushla announced:
If it is talent, creativity and the unusual that you enjoy, then I recommend that you check out Bjork...if you haven't already done so.

Yeh, I'm familiar with her work, I've just have never been able to get into it. It's OK, but not great, at least to me. That may change, but not for now.

acushla

03-31-2005, 08:15 AM

I've heard Toronto's nice and that's one city I've wanted to see.

After Vienna, Toronto is the nicest city in the world. Period. Whatever you do...stay away from Ottawa...especially in winter.

Let me know when you decide to come...I'll show you around if you would like.

Shadowraven

03-31-2005, 08:35 AM

After Vienna, Toronto is the nicest city in the world. Period. Whatever you do...stay away from Ottawa...especially in winter.

Let me know when you decide to come...I'll show you around if you would like.

Thanks, I might just take you up on that. You seem like a nice, intelligent person.

Toronto is the nearest big Canadian city to me (Dayton, OH), so it's a logical choice anyway. Although my wife likes Windsor. She's been there before and said she liked it.

acushla

03-31-2005, 09:31 AM

Thanks, I might just take you up on that. You seem like a nice, intelligent person.

Toronto is the nearest big Canadian city to me (Dayton, OH), so it's a logical choice anyway. Although my wife likes Windsor. She's been there before and said she liked it.

I am not only intelligent...I am very good looking (as you can tell from my avatar, and most importantly...I have a great (albeit strange) sense of humor. It is in that spirit of humor that I say...if your wife likes Windsor she will not want to move back to Dayton after being in Toronto. I say that with confidence as my soul mate grew up in Windsor.

Let me know when you settle on the dates. I have a friend who lives close to you and he has a small brown package that he would like you to deliver to me. You don't mind do you?

Roj

03-31-2005, 10:40 AM

If it is talent, creativity and the unusual that you enjoy, then I recommend that you check out Bjork...

...and another artist named Tricky.

Roj

03-31-2005, 10:47 AM

Whatever you do...stay away from Ottawa...especially in winter.

LOL! Yes, he should - that's where I lurk. :) :) :)

Seriosuly though, Ottawa is a very pretty city too - although I prefer to live in Kanata outside of it (Kanata got amalgamated into Ottawa in the Great Gulp several years ago when Ottawa absorbed several outlying cities). Kanata is very similar to Calgary.

acushla is very right about Ottawa Winters though. I find them downright depressing.

rorythedog

03-31-2005, 11:58 AM

Or you could try my latest "discoveries" - Feist (absolutely angelic voice and VERY good production), Interpol (It's like the eighties never went away), The Friends of Dean Martinez (lounge, I imagine).

If you like Dead Can Dance you should try a search for Lisa Gerrard, most prolific.

One for you Canadians - have any of you guys heard of a band called The Hidden Cameras. Man, do these guys have a good ear for a tune (although I should point out that they appear to perform while dressed in ladies clothes). And you might not want to listen to the lyrics too closely either.

EDIT - Acushla, does your "friend" have any more brown packages? I'm running out here. ;)

Toronto is the most beautiful "modern" city I've ever been to. The best I've been to is Barcelona though. Absolutely stunning! And a beer costs around 60p. Can't say fairer than that.

rorythedog

03-31-2005, 12:14 PM

If you like those groups, you mught want to check out Era.

I'm on it!

acushla

03-31-2005, 12:59 PM

acushla

03-31-2005, 01:06 PM

LOL! Yes, he should - that's where I lurk. :) :) :)

Seriosuly though, Ottawa is a very pretty city too - although I prefer to live in Kanata outside of it (Kanata got amalgamated into Ottawa in the Great Gulp several years ago when Ottawa absorbed several outlying cities). Kanata is very similar to Calgary.

acushla is very right about Ottawa Winters though. I find them downright depressing.

All (mostly) in the spirit of 'rah, rah, rah, MY TOWN...boo, boo, boo YOUR TOWN...yes,,,Ottawa is nice...if you like Disneyland. Since Ottawa is a 'capital' every effort is made to present a squeaky clean ideal, we have no problems (homeless etc.) here. Not even a 'red light district'! Come on already...no 'district'...how good a city could it be? (They do have a 'Yellow Pages' though...I know because I...er...um...what was I talking about?)

acushla

03-31-2005, 01:09 PM

(It's like the eighties never went away),

...and this is a good thing because...?

rorythedog

03-31-2005, 01:14 PM

...and this is a good thing because...?

...because living through the eighties allows me to accurately define CRAP!

There was some good stuff too you know. Or was that just the drugs?

acushla

03-31-2005, 01:29 PM

...because living through the eighties allows me to accurately define CRAP!

There was some good stuff too you know. Or was that just the drugs?

It was just the drugs.

Shadowraven

03-31-2005, 05:47 PM

acushla said:
I am not only intelligent...I am very good looking (as you can tell from my avatar, and most importantly...I have a great (albeit strange) sense of humor. It is in that spirit of humor that I say...if your wife likes Windsor she will not want to move back to Dayton after being in Toronto. I say that with confidence as my soul mate grew up in Windsor.

Let me know when you settle on the dates. I have a friend who lives close to you and he has a small brown package that he would like you to deliver to me. You don't mind do you?

Ahem, OK... At least you're modest. As for a strange sense of humor, that's something I've often been accused of as well.

As for not wanting to move back to Dayton, that wouldn't be too hard. Other than the Air Force Museum, there ain't much here.Sure, no problem. I like little brown packages...

Roj said:
...and another artist named Tricky.

Familiar with the man, but I've never heard his work. BTW, did you know that he acted in the movie "The Fifth Element"? Excellent film, I loved it.

Ottawa's a little far for me to go, right now. But the idea that someplace close is like Calgary is appealing. At least closer than Calgary is.

rory said:
Or you could try my latest "discoveries" - Feist (absolutely angelic voice and VERY good production), Interpol (It's like the eighties never went away)

If you like Dead Can Dance you should try a search for Lisa Gerrard, most prolific.

I'll have to check them out. Your right about Lisa Gerrard too. She's got a great voice. She's often sang with Delerium.

Oh yeah buddy, back off! It's my little brown package. He asked ME first!:biggrin:

Originally Posted by rorythedog
(It's like the eighties never went away),
then achusla said:

...and this is a good thing because...?

Hey! I like eighties music and I thought the eighties were pretty cool, then.:grin:

Roj

03-31-2005, 09:05 PM

Familiar with the man, but I've never heard his work. BTW, did you know that he acted in the movie "The Fifth Element"? Excellent film, I loved it.

Really??? That's in my top five favorite movies. I must check the credits.

Ottawa's a little far for me to go, right now. But the idea that someplace close is like Calgary is appealing. At least closer than Calgary is.

My folks currenlty live out there. I lived there for some 15 years before moving out East.

Shadowraven

04-01-2005, 09:36 AM

Roj said:
Really??? That's in my top five favorite movies. I must check the credits.

Yeh, he played Right Hand. He was Zorg's chief henchman in the leather jacket.

From what I understand Tricky was the inventor of the music style called Trip Hop as well.

And you're right about the Fifth Element. My wife thinks I'm crazy, but I told her that I think it is one of the best movies ever made. Luc Besson is a great director. He also made another movie while trying to get enough money and support together to make the Fifth Element. That movie was The Professional starring Jean Reno and Gary Oldman. An excellent movie you should see if you haven't already.

duckie

04-01-2005, 10:02 AM

[b]
And you're right about the Fifth Element. My wife thinks I'm crazy, but I told her that I think it is one of the best movies ever made. Luc Besson is a great director. He also made another movie while trying to get enough money and support together to make the Fifth Element. That movie was The Professional starring Jean Reno and Gary Oldman. An excellent movie you should see if you haven't already.

Yes, The Professional (aka Léon) is an excellent movie. Notable for being Natalie Portman's debut film.

An update, latest music I bought, Eric Dolphy's "Out to Lunch". Also pre-ordered Frameshift - An Absence of Empathy.

madjo

04-01-2005, 12:14 PM

acushla

04-05-2005, 12:24 AM

Seriosuly though, Ottawa is a very pretty city too...

...sort of like DISNEYLAND pretty...but less real.

Roj

04-05-2005, 01:40 AM

...sort of like DISNEYLAND pretty...but less real.

Watching that Mork and Mindy special you told me aobut. My GOD he's a perfect Robin!!! Where did they dfind this guy?????????

acushla

04-05-2005, 03:53 AM

Watching that Mork and Mindy special you told me about. My GOD he's a perfect Robin!!! Where did they find this guy?????????

I will concede that the actor who played Robin had his character down as about as good as one could expect of an actor...however...I was actually hoping you hadn't watched it. I considered it one of the worst things I have seen on TV in a very long while. I didn't even bother to watch it to the end.

I auditioned a number of center speakers and finally settled on the MISSION M3C2. This blends very nicely with the ACOUSTAT MODEL TWO + TWO...surprisingly so to be honest. Very, very nice...I am totally satisfied. For now.

Shadowraven

04-05-2005, 06:03 AM

I will concede that the actor who played Robin had his character down as about as good as one could expect of an actor...however...I was actually hoping you hadn't watched it. I considered it one of the worst things I have seen on TV in a very long while. I didn't even bother to watch it to the end.

I auditioned a number of center speakers and finally settled on the MISSION M3C2. This blends very nicely with the ACOUSTAT MODEL TWO + TWO...surprisingly so to be honest. Very, very nice...I am totally satisfied. For now.

I heard that the actor had him down pat and was a good choice. That said, I think I'm glad I missed it, from the little I saw of it otherwise.

acushla

04-10-2005, 07:42 AM

Somewhere in one of the forum threads I remember somebody mentioning 'Moby' which got a positive response from somebody else which led to speculation about a new album etc. etc.

I didn't really pay any attention to it as Moby was a name I had heard once or twice and that was it.

Well...no longer. I downloaded what I thought was going to be The Rolling Stones 'Unplugged' only to discover it was an album called '18' by...you guessed it...Moby.

What a great band.

Ferahgo

04-10-2005, 08:30 AM

acushla

04-10-2005, 01:46 PM

That was me ;)

Moby is just a single songwriter, no band. But great anyway :)

18 is the best LP of him. Hotel is not that great. But what a luck. Rolling Stones and Moby are _quite_ different :)

I know what you mean about the unlikehood of the Stones and Moby...except that it was the Stones 'Unplugged'...which, in a stretch, sort of makes sense. I guess.

I've done some searching around on the web and learned a little bit about him...a very interesting man.

Somebody highly recommended an album called Play (The B Sides)...which I promptly entered into SEARCH. Nothing. So I entered Moby...over 4000 items came up...NOT ONE OF WHICH WAS A COMPLETE ALBUM! Everything was individual tracks. I have NEVER seen this...what gives?

I was able to get 'Memory Gospel' and 'Whispering Wind' which are part of 'Play (The B Sides)...haven't played them yet.

rorythedog

04-10-2005, 02:12 PM

I know what you mean about the unlikehood of the Stones and Moby...except that it was the Stones 'Unplugged'...which, in a stretch, sort of makes sense. I guess.

I've done some searching around on the web and learned a little bit about him...a very interesting man.

Somebody highly recommended an album called Play (The B Sides)...which I promptly entered into SEARCH. Nothing. So I entered Moby...over 4000 items came up...NOT ONE OF WHICH WAS A COMPLETE ALBUM! Everything was individual tracks. I have NEVER seen this...what gives?

I was able to get 'Memory Gospel' and 'Whispering Wind' which are part of 'Play (The B Sides)...haven't played them yet.

Play is Moby's best album by a mile. When you do get Play have a listen, then listen to 18. See if you notice anything?

An example of just how pedantic I can be - If you rate each track out of three, making downbeat tracks a 1, upbeat tracks a 3, neither up nor down a 2. Write it all down, then listen to 18 and do the same. They're identical. Music by numbers.

Oh, and Hotel is indeed PANTS.

acushla

04-10-2005, 02:27 PM

Oh, and Hotel is indeed PANTS.

...oh...oh...oh...oh...oh...I KNOW this one! It means...it means...it means...IT SUCKS!

Ferahgo

04-10-2005, 04:30 PM

...oh...oh...oh...oh...oh...I KNOW this one! It means...it means...it means...IT SUCKS!

Yes, it absolutely DOES SUCK!
Lift me up is still OK, but that's it. The rest is so bad!

biggman15

04-19-2005, 01:57 AM

Godsmack's Self Titled Album... I was on My way home for the Weekend... Listening to My favorite Radio Station when I heard Voodoo... I had heard it a few times and It sounded Awesome with the Volume up in My car... I decided I had to have it... Bought the album 20 Minutes later While it was still fresh In My mind... That was 2 years ago....

Edit: Posted Only looking at the First Post, Looking through The others This kinda seems a little out of place.... Hey this Is my 100th Post kewl...

acushla

04-19-2005, 02:51 AM

I just picked up two CDs by Mexican artist Manu Chao...'Clandestino' and 'Radio Bemba Sound System'.

I also was able to score what appears to be 1 of 2 available in North America, Japanese SRCS pressings of Miles Davis 'The Complete Jack Johnson Sessions'.

madjo

04-19-2005, 10:24 AM

Todd The Kiwi

04-19-2005, 11:36 AM

Fantomas - Suspended Animation

Mike Patton describes this album as "cartoon music" add some metal and electronic bizarreness and you'd be right.

not their best album but still good, if you're a fan you'll like it, if not this won't make you like them.
the directors cut is their 'tribute' to Henry Mancini album if you guys are keen to hear some of the old movie themes in thrash metal/electronic mode... weird but very good.

this isn't the best link (http://www.ipecac.com/discography.php) but it does provide some samples.

Shadowraven

04-20-2005, 07:21 AM

The most recent music I bought are now two albums from Moby... 18 and Play (heard some good things about them, and indeed I like the albums). and one album from The Corrs (Borrowed Heaven, also a very good album, though in no way related to the music of Moby :) )
They were lying on a shelve in the recordstore for 3 for 25 Euros. Which is no money at all.

Both are good, but kind of at different ends of the spectrum. I've always liked the Corrs. 18 and Play are the two albums I like the best out of what I've heard Moby do. I particularly like "We Are All Made of Stars". Great song.

madjo

04-20-2005, 09:36 AM

Both are good, but kind of at different ends of the spectrum. I've always liked the Corrs. 18 and Play are the two albums I like the best out of what I've heard Moby do. I particularly like "We Are All Made of Stars". Great song.18 hasn't left my cd player since I bought the album. :)

acushla

07-12-2005, 11:03 PM

Finally got around to watching the 2 Disc Box Set of 'Heat' which I've been meaning to get to for some time now.

I noticed on the music credits at the end of the film that Brian Eno contributed to the sound track.

Imagine my surprise while watching Disc 2 - DVD Extras, when Moby shows up on screen explaining the two pieces of music he composed which was used in the two scenes where Robert De Niro and Al Pachino are together!

BALTY

07-16-2005, 09:20 PM

Buy CDs?
What does this question mean?
Boy
Trying to remember buying...
.
.
..

╒úΦ╛dat man. doesn't comply.

acushla

10-17-2005, 01:27 AM

I'm not sure why...well actually I am sure...I happened to be somewhere and 'House of the Rising Sun' was being played...and a very fine performance it was. I listened closely at the end of the song and the announcer revealed it was Waylon Jennings.

Now I don't know a lot about country music...and to my knowledge had never heard him before...but I knew enough to know that he is a major player in the country field. Since I liked his version of 'House' I thought it would be interesting just to download a s#%tload of his material and have a listen.

While I was at it I decided to also download Patsy Cline, Connie Francis (!), Dinah Washington, Nina Simone, Josephine Baker, and .Edith Piaf. All of it was interesting if you simply remained objective and didn't think in terms of like/dislike. Waylon turned out to be the most interesting of them all. Often he was joined by the likes of Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson. At the end you are left with the overwhelming realization that their world consists primarily of men who are bad and cheat on their wifes...and wifes who are always understanding and forgiving.

After listening to everything I ended up by going out and buying Josephine Baker and Edith Piaf.

Discovered another artist of the sort that makes you realize why you love music in the first place. An artist who moves me in a way that few have as of late. And from a most unlikely source. The Gospel Blues stylings of Sister Rosetta Tharpe. I cannot get enough of her. I think my neighbours are singing the songs when they take their showers. I'm going to start downloading a ton of Gospel and wade through it all and see what I come up with.

Any suggestions?

Roj

10-17-2005, 03:07 AM

Buy CDs?
What does this question mean?
Boy
Trying to remember buying...

Brazil 5000 - various artist chillout compilation

Suck It And See - various artist porn house groove chillout compilation (I had no end of fun special ordering this from the girl at the store)

Shewolf

10-17-2005, 04:12 AM

Hmm..

I think it was a Garbage CD and an 80's compilation.

idefiXX

10-17-2005, 03:05 PM

for me Coldplay - X&Y
as a gift for a friend : Ravel - Best Piano Works

BALTY

10-17-2005, 07:26 PM

for me Coldplay - X&Y
as a gift for a friend : Ravel - Best Piano Works
Is this disc better than the "Parachute" CD?
Hope so. That CD is so depressing to me! Good instrumentals, but just not my thinghttp://www.quinnware.com/forum/images/icons/icon13.gif
Slow, head music, that says... this is how we see life... troublesome, sad, nowhere to go! (LIKE, GET OVER YOURSELVES).Get me energy or give me death!
Please!~

WHAT?

10-17-2005, 11:41 PM

Stones new one! A Bigger Bang!
http://rollingstones.com/abiggerbang/images/rs.jpg
Here is a picture of the living dead!
They were thinking of changing their name to "The Zombies", but it was already taken.
Whether it be age, years of drugs, or the blood transfusions in the 70's, they look older than my dead great grandfathers! But what good sound aye?
some of their song titles...
2. Let Me Down Slow (or I may break a hip)
3. It Won't Take Long (don't have much time)
12. Laugh, I Nearly Died (heart failure)
14. Look What The Cat Dragged In (nuff said)
Actually it's kinda sacrilegious for me, I Like the Stones - but I like being silly!

idefiXX

10-18-2005, 10:58 AM

Is this disc better than the "Parachute" CD?
Hope so. That CD is so depressing to me! Good instrumentals, but just not my thing
Slow, head music, that says... this is how we see life... troublesome, sad, nowhere to go! (LIKE, GET OVER YOURSELVES).Get me energy or give me death!
Please!~

for me 'parachutes' is better, but i like 'x&y' too. if you didn't like 'parachutes' you won't like 'x&y' either. and by the way : i think coldplay isn't depressing, it's chill-out music for cold winter-evenings :cry: (uh, that was romantic, wasn't it ??)

duckie

10-18-2005, 03:17 PM

Just picked up the new Neil Young, Prairie Wind. Would have picked up the new Stones album too, but its copy protected, and I don't buy that stuff as a matter of principle.

rorythedog

10-18-2005, 03:57 PM

Just picked up the new Neil Young, Prairie Wind. Would have picked up the new Stones album too, but its copy protected, and I don't buy that stuff as a matter of principle.

Is Prairie Wind any good? I've been meaning to buy that too.

rorythedog

10-20-2005, 04:12 PM

Roj

10-20-2005, 04:42 PM

Yes it is good. Better than I expected actually.

Also worth a listen is a band called "Arcade Fire". Very nice. Canadian I believe.

And what about Franz Ferdinand going straight in at No.8 in the Billboard chart. Excellent!
Definitely Canadian and I was introduced to them by my daughter. I like 'em. :) They're out of Montreal.

WHAT?

10-20-2005, 04:59 PM

Yes it is good. Better than I expected actually.

Also worth a listen is a band called "Arcade Fire". Very nice. Canadian I believe.

And what about Franz Ferdinand going straight in at No.8 in the Billboard chart. Excellent!
http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B0002IVN9W.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg
If this is good, There is hope for me then.
I just mean... it sounds a little like some of my songs I wrote, with my voice and all! Maybe I could write for them. Or be a copy-cat type artist, like all those Pearl Jam copycats did in the 90s, and today.
I could be rich!
Check out this site http://www.arcadefire.com/yope.html
P.S.-> Rory, did you just answer yourself?http://www.quinnware.com/forum/images/emots/post/silly.gif

WHAT?

10-20-2005, 05:11 PM

Shadow said:As for not wanting to move back to Dayton, that wouldn't be too hard. Other than the Air Force Museum, there ain't much here.Sure, no problem. I like little brown packages...

I say I don't like the brown packages. Like a young kid, I like the box they come in!
sorry about that!... my humor!

rorythedog

10-20-2005, 08:42 PM

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B0002IVN9W.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg
If this is good, There is hope for me then.
I just mean... it sounds a little like some of my songs I wrote, with my voice and all! Maybe I could write for them. Or be a copy-cat type artist, like all those Pearl Jam copycats did in the 90s, and today.
I could be rich!
Check out this site http://www.arcadefire.com/yope.html
P.S.-> Rory, did you just answer yourself?http://www.quinnware.com/forum/images/emots/post/silly.gif

Been listening to "Funeral". Outstanding! Don't know where Pearl Jam comes from though. To me they sound like a cross between Bjork, Joy Division and Sigur Ros.

Weird combo really, when I think about it. Their self-titled EP is possibly even better. I've only been listening to it for an hour or so.

Canadians eh? Ye cannae whack 'em.

WHAT?

10-20-2005, 09:31 PM

Been listening to "Funeral". Outstanding! Don't know where Pearl Jam comes from though. To me they sound like a cross between Bjork, Joy Division and Sigur Ros.

Weird combo really, when I think about it. Their self-titled EP is possibly even better. I've only been listening to it for an hour or so.

Canadians eh? Ye cannae whack 'em.
I was just drawing a parallel on the matter. I never meant to suggest these guys sound like Pear Jam. he he he Not at all!

duckie

10-21-2005, 11:33 AM

Yes it is good. Better than I expected actually.

Yup, good. Lyrically probably the best in a few albums.

I'm trying to pick up Eric Johnson's latest, but its not in the stores over here yet.

acushla

02-04-2006, 02:37 AM

Many here will be more familiar with the background of 'Guerolito' by Beck than I am...save to say that I do understand this to be a series of remixes of his last album.

Whatever it is I really like it. I have one other Beck album...'Sea Changes' and although there is a thin thread (electronic colourings and accents) this is a totally different album. Not necessarily better (although I do think this album is more musically challenging and diverse)...but different.
Where 'Sea Changes' is heavy on the 'sentimentality' chord...this album is much more upbeat and in your face. Many current musical genres are used as starting points but Beck (or whoever is doing the remixing) always manages to build upon that foundation and turn it into something far more current.

An immensely listenable album that I just can't seem to get enough of.

One word of caution. Very few albums ever present a challenge to my audio system...in fact only one album in the past has presented bass which pushed my sub-woofer beyond the limits of where the crossover is currently set. This album joins that exclusive club...a dynamic range that has convinced me I need to unplug everything, remove the interface from the electrostatics and tweak the crossover so as the sub will be able to reproduce this album with no distortion.

A 1 - 2 hour job.

Roj

02-04-2006, 04:11 AM

This album joins that exclusive club...
Two words:

Totem Lightning.

'nuff said. :)

acushla

02-04-2006, 06:39 AM

Two words:

Totem Lightning.

'nuff said. :)
Three words:

I want it.

acushla

02-11-2006, 06:19 PM

Imagine that you have a favorite musician or a favorite musical group. Imagine that you are in a different country from your own and searching through that artists section in a music store. Imagine you come across a 'live' recording of that artist you have never seen before, Imagine you purchase it and when you get it home and open it up you discover not one...not two...but three CD's.

This is exactly what happened to me in Detroit. The CD in question is Miles Davis 'Munich Concert' recorded in 1988. The ensemble is comprised of Miles Davis on trumpet and keyboards, Kenny Garrett on Saxophone, Bobby Irving and Adam Holzman on Keyboards, Benjamin Rietveld on Bass, Marilyn Mazur on Percussion, Joseph 'Foley' McCreary on Guitar and Ricky Wellman on Drums.

Musically this album could have easily been entitled 'We Want The Funk' as Funk is the foundation for most of the tracks included. The band is allowed to stretch out on all 3 discs and the emphasis seems to be on having fun and being entertaining...rather than 'heavy' and 'virtuoso'. Sometimes you just want to have fun. This is a very inspired ensemble, with everyone playing as a team and contributing fine solos. I have a particular liking for guitar and although McCreary won't get any points for innovation, he sure gets my vote for invoking thrills and chills. The quality of the recoding is second to none.

A bonus track of 35:04...'Call It Anything' is included. The band here is comprised of 7 musicians, Gary Bartz on Saxophone, Chick Corea and Keith Jarrett on Keyboards, the world's greatest Bass Guitarist...Dave Holland (yes I know who John Entwistle is), Jack DeJohnette on Drums, Airto Moreia Percussion...and of course Miles on trumpet. An excellent line up and a touring unit many considered to be Mile's best. The track was recorded in 1970 at the Isle of Wight Festival.

Now...Imagine that all this cost... $18.99. Could this be a sign the 'tide has turned'?

I think I'll be going to Detroit a little more often.

Todd The Kiwi

02-11-2006, 09:54 PM

Detroit funk city ?

10 points to Rory too :P

fromatoz

02-12-2006, 04:46 AM

Bach: Partitas 1, 3, 6, played by Piotr Anderszewski - love it
Beethoven: Diabelli Variationen, played by Piotr Anderszewski - love it
Tord Gustavsen Trio: The Ground - love it
Wayne Shorter Quartet: Beyond the Sound Barrier - love it
est: viaticum - like it pretty much
Ryan Adams: 29 - like it

acushla

03-07-2006, 05:20 AM

OK...today I bought a 2002 release of a Frank Zappa Album titled 'Halloween'.

The 14 tracks are taken from 5 shows which culminated in a 4 hour show on Halloween night performed at The Palladium in New York City late in October, 1978. All shows were recorded on 24 track analog tapes by Joe Cicarelli. After each show Frank immediately went into the studio and physically excised masters from the original tapes with a razor blade. The stuff he liked the best he compiled together on master reels. In order to create 70 minutes of music which would sound like one complete show all of the tapes were heard in order to create is disc.

The band is in fine form and there are many crowd pleaser's including 'Dancin' Fool', 'Don't Eat The Yellow Snow', 'Stink-Foot' and 'Dinah-Moe Humm'. There are other, lesser know, stellar tracks including an amazing display of guitar virtuoso spanning 17 minutes and 14 seconds in a track titled 'Black Napkins (The Danceless Horsie).'

It is well know that Frank Zappa was 'way ahead of the techno-curve (as usual) back in the seventies (quad) [see rorythedog...I can mix it up anywhere:silly: ], through to digital and into the early nineties with his multi-channel (6) playback system at home. It's quite clear that Frank envisioned his multi-track recordings in a multi-channel format.'

So who mixed this DVD-Audio disc? That's right, the same man who was there and recorded the original shows...Joe Cicarelli.

I have come to realize that ‘Multi channel’ recordings, engineered correctly, excel in the presentation of ‘live’ concerts. There is an element of atmosphere created that simply cannot be matched by two channel sound. Incredible detail, one example being the rear hall slap back echo of Frank's guitar. Hearing the nuances between the two electric basses. With this recording you are in the middle of the hall and if you close your eyes you are actually there.

A treasure.

Qaz

05-07-2006, 07:25 PM

Don Johnson Big band - Don Johnson Big band (http://www.djbbdjbb.com/en/)

Went to see them live on friday, bought the album from the gig. Been listening it ever since.

Todd The Kiwi

05-07-2006, 10:46 PM

i'll take a wild guess these guys don't play 'Big Band' music :P

edit: ha ha ha i was right, mmm sounds like Simply Red...

Protocol

05-07-2006, 10:53 PM

Bernard Fanning - Tea & Sympathy (http://www.bernardfanning.com/)

Todd The Kiwi

05-07-2006, 11:00 PM

i recently bought 'Damaged - Do Not Spit' man i have to wait for the damn courier :sleeping:

jkrzok

05-07-2006, 11:58 PM

Bix Beiderbecke - I Didn't Know

On vinyl no less.

Willow of Oz

05-08-2006, 12:17 PM

Tommy Emmanuel - double album of Initiation and something else.
Had a chance to pick up some vinyl of Asimov reading some of his novels... but I don't have a vinyl playing thingy.

Antman

05-08-2006, 05:53 PM

Trower's Living Out Of Time, MP3 from eMusic.com
Dated sound, but Trower nonetheless. Heard a cut or two before, thanks to P2P.
Why? Because no one abuses wood and tubes like Trower.

Donald Fagen, Morph the Cat, on CD
Third of a trilogy, following Nightfly and Kamakiriad. An incredible work - Acushla, get these!
Why? The man talks to angels.

The last 8-track - Humble Pie, Rockin' the Filmore, 1974-ish
Why? Little brown packages were all the rage.

teedoff087

05-08-2006, 10:47 PM

I'm guessing many of you like ambient, laid back music. In that case, may I recommend to you a few of my favorite instrumental / post-rock bands:

Mogwai (one of my favorite bands)
Explosions in the Sky (hands down one of the best post-rock bands in existence)
Mono (one of my favorite post-rock bands)
World's End Girlfriend (beautiful Japanese artist, with a hint of electronica)
Pelican (heavier, almost like Isis if you've heard of them)
Rachel's (beautiful music with electronica and classical instruments)
Tristeza (much like Rachel's in some aspects but with less classical instrumentation)
Unwed Sailor (makes me happy, makes me want to visit the coast and look at the ocean from the top of a lighthouse at night)
God Is an Astronaut (just plain excellent)

You're bound to find something you like from this list.

acushla

05-08-2006, 10:49 PM

Led Zeppelin - BBC Sessions

Rough and raw around the edges featuring unbridled passion that leaps out of the speakers.

Just the way I like it.

'I've been dazed and confused for so long...'

fatal error

05-08-2006, 11:19 PM

System Of A Down - Hypnotize
The Church - Uninvited, Like The Clouds (pre-order autographed cd)

Todd The Kiwi

05-09-2006, 12:23 AM

but I don't have a vinyl playing thingy.you should have.
i got one for $10 a few years ago, the needle cost more than the player ha ha
vinyl will NEVER die man, ever.

edit:this is what i was looking for, damn sub albums

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/toddthekiwi/deck%20and%20speaks/th_DSCF2817.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/toddthekiwi/deck%20and%20speaks/DSCF2817.jpg)

acushla

05-09-2006, 12:37 AM

vinyl will NEVER die man, ever.

Pity.:ponder: :)

Todd The Kiwi

05-09-2006, 12:42 AM

that's enough out of you SACD man :P

[funny pic of my own creation below]

acushla

05-09-2006, 04:58 AM

that's enough out of you SACD man :P

Been there, done that...as I am certain all Audiophiles who have owned Vinyl will attest to.

However...I suggest you change your 'cleaning brush/scrub'...like yesterday if possible!:cross-eye

Todd The Kiwi

05-17-2006, 08:55 AM

just bought Damaged (http://www.bnrmetal.com/groups/dmgd.htm) - Do Not Spit on CD
wicked Australian thrash death metal :skull:

acushla

05-17-2006, 08:50 PM

Please see 'What are you listening too?'

duckie

05-18-2006, 12:09 PM

The new RHCP, Tool and Pearl Jam albums.

Todd The Kiwi

05-18-2006, 08:34 PM

woops i actually forgot i had the new tool album...:shocked:

rorythedog

05-18-2006, 08:37 PM

woops i actually forgot i had the new tool album...:shocked:

You're not missing much :silly:

duckie

05-19-2006, 06:08 AM

woops i actually forgot i had the new tool album...:shocked:

Best thing about it is the packaging actually...

Todd The Kiwi

05-19-2006, 07:42 AM

Ænima has the best cover hands down
i'd like to get the holographic [?] cover on an LP
man that would rule [if it exists]

Todd The Kiwi

07-14-2006, 10:19 AM

i just bought Nirvana - Incesticide.
such a good album, well tracks 1,9,10,11,12,13 & 15 are

i URGE you metal fans to suss out Ministrys latest slab of wickedness
Ministry - Rio Grande Blood (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_Grande_Blood) is a heavy metal album indeed.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_Grande_Blood)

B.E.L.B.H.D.

07-14-2006, 08:27 PM

i just bought Nirvana - Incesticide.
such a good album, well tracks 1,9,10,11,12,13 & 15 are

Just about a decade and half late.:silly: ;)

Todd The Kiwi

07-14-2006, 08:41 PM

Just about a decade and half lateheh true that, it was a good price so i got it.
but this thread is about the last music i "bought"
not acquired i've had the album for ages ;)

B.E.L.B.H.D.

07-14-2006, 08:43 PM

heh true that, it was a good price so i got it.
but this thread is about the last music i "bought"
not acquired i've had the album for ages ;)

Acquired? I don't even post in this thread.:silly:

Todd The Kiwi

07-14-2006, 08:44 PM

ha ha :silly:

biggman15

09-27-2006, 04:19 AM

It's been a long time since I felt like buying a CD... I bought one today though...
Weird Al - Straight Outta Lynwood

I wouldn't call it his best work... but I like it...

It's a DualDisk... Which caught me... I've never bought a CD with a Button to open the packaging... It also has a DVD on the Back of the CD... I haven't played with that... but it comes with surround sound versions of the entire Album... and a few Music Videos... I'm looking forward to that... :)

acushla

09-28-2006, 08:19 AM

We Want Miles - Miles Davis

Willow of Oz

10-10-2006, 03:36 AM

Various Artists: A brutal Christmas - The Season In Chaos

A little hard to track down.
Not your usual half metal / guitar rock hair metal xmas songs.
Kekal's the only artist I'd previously heard.
Not often I buy an album without sampling it first.

Todd The Kiwi

10-19-2006, 08:21 AM

bought a stack [6] of classical cds today, via online trading.
$12 for 1/2 doz is good value.

Stravinsky - rite of spring being the pick of the litter.
Handel, Strauss, Beethoven an assorted disc and another assorted Stravinsky are what i got.

WHAT?

10-19-2006, 02:14 PM

Woooo, Aren't we a hotsie totsie, high class snoot!
Moving up in the world of music huh?

:laugh:

acushla

10-19-2006, 04:42 PM

The Blind Boys of Alabama - Higher Ground

There is a saying in the music business'...if you can't do it better...don't do it.'

A remake of Stevie Wonder's 'Higher Ground' which may just be the best song I've heard all year, a version of 'People Get Ready' that has you packing, and a remake of Jimmy Cliff's 'Many Rivers to Cross' that will chill you to your core.

Cannot get it out of the player. I love this disc.

duckie

10-19-2006, 05:56 PM

The remastered version of Boston's debut. Not very hip to admit to liking, but I like it.

Willow of Oz

12-09-2006, 04:59 AM

Pink - I'm not dead yet.

Kudos to Roj for getting me onto it.

Todd The Kiwi

12-09-2006, 06:30 AM

Theory In Practice - Colonizing The Sun

had stew for tea :carrot:

Todd The Kiwi

12-09-2006, 07:09 AM

Theory In Practice - Colonizing The Sun

had stew for tea :carrot:
har har har woops, wrong thread!

off to get my deicide ticket tomorrow though, choice.

fromatoz

12-09-2006, 07:19 AM

Ornette Coleman - Sound Grammar

BTW: My 400th CD! I started from zero again, when I moved to Japan (not by air plane, but by container ship) ten years ago.

Shewolf

12-09-2006, 02:37 PM

Ozzy Osbourne (The Essential Ozzy Osbourne) Album.

Todd The Kiwi

12-09-2006, 07:20 PM

Brujeria - Revolución

plunger coffee

Todd The Kiwi

02-06-2007, 06:16 AM

Brujeria - Revolución

plunger coffeeum, pardon? wrong thread i reckon ha ha

i bought Pantera - Cowboys From Hell and Vulgar Display Of Power today :biggrin:

duckie

02-07-2007, 01:39 AM

Concerto de Aranjuez, Turibio Santos. A good rendition.

rorythedog

02-07-2007, 07:34 AM

Concerto de Aranjuez, Turibio Santos. A good rendition.

I've been trrying to find an illegitimate copy of this forever. I might have to bite the bullet and buy it myself. A fantastic piece of music. Have you heard the brass band version as heard in the film 'Brassed Off'? Superb!

duckie

02-07-2007, 03:39 PM

I've been trrying to find an illegitimate copy of this forever. I might have to bite the bullet and buy it myself. A fantastic piece of music. Have you heard the brass band version as heard in the film 'Brassed Off'? Superb!

This particular performer? If you are not so fussy about that, I know there are many versions of it available on the donkeys.

As for the brass version, I have not. Now I have yet another Piece Of Music To Check Out Before I Die. Thanks for the heads up!

Try the Miles Davis take on it too, very interesting interpretation.

Willow of Oz

03-01-2007, 01:12 AM

ICU Generation Trance 2000.

I've been listening to this quite a lot and so bumped it up my shortlist of music to buy. That and the fact that the version I had was a not-quite-perfect rip. Soon to be rectified.

Solon

03-02-2007, 01:18 AM

Charlie Winston's EP. I saw him at a free live music night in Bath, main act was Josh Pyke, but Charlie totally blew me away. He is absolutely awesome live, I recommend checking him out if at all possible... if anyone likes accoustic(ish) music. Just listening to the EP now, it's not as good as the live gig .. but then, nothing I've seen compares to his live show. Loved it.

Todd The Kiwi

04-08-2007, 12:47 AM

i just bought Vader - Live In Japan for ONE CENT!!!!!!! [$5 shipping]
hey it's cheaper for me to buy stuff from Amazon.co.uk and have it shipped from America
than it is to buy from Amazon.com
how screwed up is that.

acushla

04-08-2007, 02:56 AM

acushla

04-14-2007, 07:41 PM

Tom Waits - Orphans (http://www.anti.com/catalog.php?id=69)

I am unable to remember the last time an album excited and impressed me the way this 3 CD Boxed Set has.

Life is once again worth living and the music industry is somewhat forgiven and I'm listening again.

Fine music...fine lyrics.

Can you say masterpiece?

Who is Tom Waits (http://www.anti.com/artist.php?id=1)?

Shewolf

04-15-2007, 10:52 AM

Bought a CD the other week, Less Than Jake - In With The Out Crowd.

Todd The Kiwi

05-03-2007, 11:54 AM

cudelleirbag

05-03-2007, 04:41 PM

Ozzy Osbourne - Randy Rhoads Tribute
I had it for yearsssss on tape and it finally gave up.
It was about time I upgraded :silly:

http://images-jp.amazon.com/images/P/B000067JQS.09.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

CL

duckie

05-03-2007, 04:53 PM

Nine Inch Nails - Year Zero

Todd The Kiwi

05-03-2007, 08:31 PM

Nine Inch Nails - Year Zeroyou just bought that did you? :ditsy:

duckie

05-04-2007, 11:39 AM

you just bought that did you? :ditsy:

Heh, yes...

duckie

05-06-2007, 05:44 PM

Rush - Snakes & Arrows

Todd The Kiwi

05-08-2007, 10:13 AM

choice, my Negativa enhanced cd turned up from Canada today.
fans of Gorguts will dig this, ultra technical sometimes messy sounding.
and heavy as a heavy thing, nice ;)

Willow of Oz

05-08-2007, 10:17 AM

choice, my Negativa enhanced cd turned up from Canada today.
fans of Gorguts will dig this, ultra technical sometimes messy sounding.
and heavy as a heavy thing, nice ;)

Yeah, I do recall hearing some of that. I think it was okay, but I was a little disappointed by it - had higher hopes.
There was another band ...Necrophagist's Epitaph. That was pretty good tech metal.
More tech than Negativa.
And if you want grinding death tech metal, dude, you gotta listen to Lycathea Aflame. Brilliant stuff. And actually happy positive lyrics. The drumming is absolutely awesomely top notch.

Todd The Kiwi

05-08-2007, 10:29 AM

yeah dude true, they go off on a tangent.
as far as 'full on intense as fuck death metal' gorguts reign supreme.
negativa are not that same beast at all.

however, this is technically only their demo so... we'll see.

Lycathea Aflame aye, i'll see what i can find.
currently caning the gayest dialup speed slingshot has.
due to me chewing through my quota, munch munch munch.

M.O.D Captain Crunch is a funny tune, M.O.D are a funny band.

atomicross

05-08-2007, 11:06 AM

Rush - Snakes & Arrows
What he said. http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/7521/smileycz1.jpg

Rex_Mundi_Incarnit

06-09-2007, 04:46 AM

I was shopping this morning and I came across a good deal for Alchemist - Austral Alien. I'm only listening to the first track but I already feel this is a sweet album! :grimreape :devil: :devil: :skull:

Update: This album kicks arse! Heavy metal with didgeridoos!

Todd The Kiwi

06-09-2007, 11:51 AM

didgeridoo metal is wicked :bulb:
[yeah that's right firefox, spellcheck on didgeridoo of course]

hey today i got my Faith No More double DVD from amazon (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Faith-No-More-Brixton-Greatest/dp/B000F8OISM/ref=pd_bowtega_1/202-8301271-8599831?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1181386198&sr=1-1) wicked!

yet to watch it yet though.

Todd The Kiwi

06-15-2007, 09:47 AM

i've convinced myself to buy Gorguts Live In Rotterdam (http://www.prodisk.ca/gorguts.html)
i'll 'hit the button' on monday :skull:

man i LOVE buying shit online, i :heart: mastercard

Rex_Mundi_Incarnit

06-15-2007, 01:19 PM

i've convinced myself to buy Gorguts Live In Rotterdam (http://www.prodisk.ca/gorguts.html)
i'll 'hit the button' on monday :skull:

man i LOVE buying shit online, i :heart: mastercard

Rotterdam aye? Nice 1! :devil:

Todd The Kiwi

07-05-2007, 10:27 AM

i just bought:

Kyuss - And The Circus Leaves Town
and
Thievery Corporation - The Mirror Conspiracy
on CD, nice.

and LO! i discover two bugs :cross-eye

Todd The Kiwi

08-14-2007, 05:07 AM

yeah wicked, got Soundgarden - Ultamega Ok on VINYL today
brand new & sealed for like $27.95! i'll stick that next to my Badmotorfinger LP.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d4/Soundgarden-UtramegaOK.jpg

and Jonny L - 27 Hours A Day double cd, not the usual d'n'b i listen to
a bit more commercial but this guy has skills man
who the hell else makes a 9 min d'n'b track NOT sound repetitive and boring :bulb:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/25/Jonny_L_27.jpg

Rex_Mundi_Incarnit

10-19-2007, 10:37 AM

Today I bought:

Arch Enemy - Rise of the Tyrant (+ South American Doomsday DVD)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/0a/Arch_Enemy_-_Rise_of_the_Tyrant.jpg

Alchemist - Tripsis

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/32/Tripsis.jpg

Bring it on!!! :grimreape

Todd The Kiwi

11-22-2007, 11:27 PM

what do you guys make of cduniverse?
they seem to have everything...

http://www.cduniverse.com/images/nlogo-cd.gif (http://www.cduniverse.com/default.asp?cart=634370660)

Todd The Kiwi

11-25-2007, 08:37 AM

what do you guys make of cduniverse?
they seem to have everything...

http://www.cduniverse.com/images/nlogo-cd.gif (http://www.cduniverse.com/default.asp?cart=634370660)has anyone used these guys? :paranoid:

Rex_Mundi_Incarnit

11-25-2007, 12:04 PM

/me sees tumbleweed rolling by.

Todd The Kiwi

11-25-2007, 05:19 PM

:p i bought some cds last night from these guys.
my selections were cheaper there than @ amazon...

Todd The Kiwi

01-04-2008, 02:25 AM

cool 2 cds turned up yesterday from cd universe they took, wait for it
THIRTY FOUR F/CKIN' DAYS to arrive! :ermm:

anyway the cds are:

Immolation - Shadows In The Light
http://cover6.cduniverse.com/MuzeAudioArt/Large/22/979922.jpg

and

Incantation - Mortal Throne Of Nazarene
http://cover6.cduniverse.com/MuzeAudioArt/170/178185.jpg

American death metal at its finest
i'm shredding my apartment right now ftw!

Willow of Oz

09-15-2008, 01:39 PM

Conan Soundtrack.

fromatoz

09-15-2008, 02:10 PM

stanislav nejgauz - one of the most gifted pianists i have ever heard. he plays with no retention at all ... magic.

(btw his father, heinrich neuhaus, was the teacher of sviatoslav richter)

Willow of Oz

03-28-2009, 05:04 PM

The Empyrean album Quietus, and their EP.
After seeing them live.

Rex_Mundi_Incarnit

03-28-2009, 11:39 PM

Moonsorrow - Tulimyrsky EP (2008)

Possibly the best Finnish folk metal band out there.

Todd The Kiwi

03-29-2009, 01:46 AM

moonsorrow are still doing stuff? jebus
unless i'm thinking moonspell? :normal:

lillitnn92

03-29-2009, 05:05 AM

bmc152003

03-29-2009, 05:08 AM

Coheed and Cambria's 2 disk DVD Neverender. Its their entire discogrophy performed live and its amazing.

duckie

03-29-2009, 09:54 PM

"Bernstein's Complete Repertoire of Tchaikovsky Recordings for Deutsche Grammophon", something like that...

Next purchse will be Pearl Jam's Ten Reissue.

Todd The Kiwi

03-30-2009, 07:45 AM

today. $50

(2) Helmet
Detente
Desperate Measures
The Explosion
The Dead 60's
Gang Wizard
EchoBrain
Deride

we have a local chain closing a store. i raided the used bin @ 30% off. i had to stop in the H's or i would have spent $100+, but i think i'm going back tomorrow if they are open now that i realized my state tax return also showed up. :)which two?

"Bernstein's Complete Repertoire of Tchaikovsky Recordings for Deutsche Grammophon", something like that...

Next purchse will be Pearl Jam's Ten Reissue.yeah? nice
i have ten on vinyl even =]

big tchaikovsky fan too.

duckie

03-31-2009, 12:05 PM

yeah? nice
i have ten on vinyl even =]

big tchaikovsky fan too.

Considering picking up the collectors set, but I don't own a record player.

lillitnn92

04-01-2009, 12:54 AM

which two?

Aftertaste and Size Matters.

Todd The Kiwi

04-01-2009, 03:07 AM

Considering picking up the collectors set, but I don't own a record player.so buy one! ha ha mine was $200 direct drive etc, basically a technics 1200 replica.

Aftertaste and Size Matters.
betty, meantime & strap it on are my favourites, different singer aye.

some pics i took a while ago

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/toddthekiwi/deck%20and%20speaks/th_DSCF2820.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v608/toddthekiwi/deck%20and%20speaks/?action=view&current=DSCF2820.jpg)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/toddthekiwi/deck%20and%20speaks/th_DSCF2819.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v608/toddthekiwi/deck%20and%20speaks/?action=view&current=DSCF2819.jpg)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/toddthekiwi/deck%20and%20speaks/th_DSCF2818.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v608/toddthekiwi/deck%20and%20speaks/?action=view&current=DSCF2818.jpg)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/toddthekiwi/deck%20and%20speaks/th_DSCF2817.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v608/toddthekiwi/deck%20and%20speaks/?action=view&current=DSCF2817.jpg)