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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2019 1:12:40 GMT 10
I listened to the French album Matahari by L'impératrice. Going to give it a few more listens before passing judgement, but I like what I hear , just not sure if I love it 
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Post by al on Jun 28, 2019 8:08:24 GMT 10
Album #2: “Let Go” by Avril Lavigne, her first album. Honestly it was not what I was expecting based on the singles I’m oh so familiar with. I anticipated it being faster paced overall, with more of a pop punk edge. I’m not sure how I would describe it stylistically other than maybe alt-rock? I got a 90’s vibe in some songs that surprised me. “My World” honestly could’ve been released as a country song if the arrangement were tweaked slightly. “Anything but Ordinary” did give me the Hot Topic realness I needed and is probably the most likely for me to revisit. All said and done, “Sk8er Boi” was kind of the odd ball out in an album that’s otherwise softer and more serious. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but when that’s what I’m looking for, I’m probably just not gonna think to reach for Avril.
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Post by al on Jun 28, 2019 12:04:59 GMT 10
I think a lot of the credit has to go to Gerard Way though. IMO, all of the band members are talented in their own right, but Gerard Way's vocals definitely add another dimension to the music. I don't think I would have enjoyed this if it had of been sung by a run-of-the-mill pop-punk singer. I agree. The album is actually described sometimes as a “rock opera” and it has a very theatrical quality. Yes that is partially credited to the production, but listening to Gerard resembles listening to a broadway/musical soundtrack perhaps more than just a regular old band from the era. He was also 29 when this album was created, which I don’t mean to imply is old by any means, but I do think equates to some sophistication when compared to the garage band-y sound of some younger emo bands. In all fairness, this album at least was more of a this century’s take on where some of last century’s greats left off than really emo or pop punk or whatever it gets lumped in with.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2019 12:25:38 GMT 10
Album #2: “Let Go” by Avril Lavigne, her first album. Honestly it was not what I was expecting based on the singles I’m oh so familiar with. I anticipated it being faster paced overall, with more of a pop punk edge. I’m not sure how I would describe it stylistically other than maybe alt-rock? I got a 90’s vibe in some songs that surprised me. “My World” honestly could’ve been released as a country song if the arrangement were tweaked slightly. “Anything but Ordinary” did give me the Hot Topic realness I needed and is probably the most likely for me to revisit. All said and done, “Sk8er Boi” was kind of the odd ball out in an album that’s otherwise softer and more serious. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but when that’s what I’m looking for, I’m probably just not gonna think to reach for Avril. Yeah, the album is a lot more "I'm with you" than "Sk8er boi"  I guess because I grew up with the album, I can relate back each song to moments in my life, so it's really sentimental to me. If you want a song like Sk8er boi though, the song He Wasn't on the next album fits the bill.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2019 21:41:39 GMT 10
I listened to the French album Matahari by L'impératrice. Going to give it a few more listens before passing judgement, but I like what I hear , just not sure if I love it I think I love it! Solid album. Some songs are a bit on the boring side, but enough moody songs to come back to. I had to downgrade PUP's album to 3 stars. The thing about that album is that it sounds great when I put on my headphones, which really brings out the instruments, but when I play it on my speakers, the vocals are really ear-grating. It's mostly shouting and not in a cool Sum 41 way either. A few singing lessons might be in order. I'm still in a pop mood. I listened to a few songs off Lizzo's Cuz I Love You and I loved what I'm hearing so far! I also want to check out Black Midi's album Schlagenheim as Telso recommended.
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Post by al on Jul 1, 2019 11:04:37 GMT 10
Album #3: Usually the beginning of summer gets me in the mood to listen to The Beach Boys, but rather than their classic beach songs I’ve heard a thousand times, I decided to listen to “Pet Sounds”. This album really struck me as dichotomous in retrospect. On one hand, you can’t deny that it still has that early 60’s vibe from before rock got gritty or glamorous. Yet the arrangements are experimental and the lyrical content digs deeper than many did at the time. This album is frequently touted as transformative in rock and while I probably won’t be regularly playing it, I can see how it served as served as a stepping stone towards a more contemporary sound.
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Post by SharksFan99 on Jul 1, 2019 13:47:20 GMT 10
I've just finished listening to Nirvana's Nevermind in full . What an awesome album! I knew that I was going to like it, but I didn't expect it to be as great as it is. I've decided that from now on, i'm going to do a track by track review of each album I listen to: 1. Smells Like Teen Spirit 6/10 - Good song, however it's over-exposure has stopped me from ever being able to get right into it. It's my least favourite song on the album. 2. "In Bloom" 9/10 - Definitely the best single off Nevermind. Dave's drumming in this is great. 3. "Come As You Are" 7/10 - Good, but as is the case with "Teen Spirit", over-exposure has ruined the song for me. 4. "Breed" 7/10 - Not bad. The chorus is pretty good. 5. "Lithium" 8/10 - There isn't too much to say about this. Great song. 6. "Polly" 8/10 - A nice little acoustic track which is actually told from the perspective of a criminal who is about to rape someone. 7. "Territorial Pissings" 9/10 - It's the shortest song on the album, but it packs quite a punch within it's 2:22 duration. Features vocals from Krist during the intro. 8. "Drain You" 9/10 - Supposedly one of Kurt's favourite Nirvana tracks. Definitely one of the highlights on the album, IMO. 9. "Lounge Act" 8/10 - Probably the weakest song on the second-half of the album, but still great. 10. "Stay Away" 9/10 - Has a great chorus and is a high-energy, punk rock track. The one thing that stops me from giving it the perfect 10/10 is that I feel as though it is a verse too long. That's only a minor complaint though, as I would still consider this as being one of my favourite songs on the album. 11. "On A Plain" 10/10 - I love this. I really like the MTV Unplugged rendition and I was unsure about how I was going to perceive the studio version, but somehow, it actually tops the Unplugged version. I've listened to this 5 times within the past 2 hours.  12. "Something in the Way" 8/10 - This soft acoustic track tells the story (which has since been confirmed as a myth) about how Kurt supposedly slept under a bridge in his hometown. A nice finisher to the album. 13. "Endless, Nameless" 7/10 - Just when you think the album has concluded, this hidden track appears after ten minutes of silence. Not a bad track by any means, however it's not exactly a coherent song; it's a bit of a mess musically. I don't think it really adds to the experience of listening to the album.
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Post by al on Jul 2, 2019 11:13:59 GMT 10
Album #4: Continuing the Tour de 00’s Teen Angst and listened to Fall Out Boy’s “From Under the Cork Tree”. It started off kinda fun, but after the singles I’m afraid it went downhill for me, mostly because the songs all started to sound the same. There were a few I liked a little more than others, but they didn’t stand out enough for me to be able to recall just a few hours later. While I liked the long quirky names, in the way that it’s probably the same half baked idea I would come up with myself, they were unintuitive and inhibited the individual tracks from being more memorable. If I listened to them on their own, as I likely have here and there, they sound like decent enough songs of the style/era. It’s just together that they got generic and monotonous. But I dunno, I’m not 16 and it’s not 2005 and I’m not blasting the CD out of mom’s minivan on the way to the mall; the way it’s supposed to be listened to. Props at least for nailing the 2009 aesthetic a few years early. #Trendsetters
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2019 12:54:56 GMT 10
Album #4: Continuing the Tour de 00’s Teen Angst and listened to Fall Out Boy’s “From Under the Cork Tree”. It started off kinda fun, but after the singles I’m afraid it went downhill for me, mostly because the songs all started to sound the same. There were a few I liked a little more than others, but they didn’t stand out enough for me to be able to recall just a few hours later. While I liked the long quirky names, in the way that it’s probably the same half baked idea I would come up with myself, they were unintuitive and inhibited the individual tracks from being more memorable. If I listened to them on their own, as I likely have here and there, they sound like decent enough songs of the style/era. It’s just together that they got generic and monotonous. But I dunno, I’m not 16 and it’s not 2005 and I’m not blasting the CD out of mom’s minivan on the way to the mall; the way it’s supposed to be listened to. Props at least for nailing the 2009 aesthetic a few years early. #Trendsetters Stop dragging all my teen anthems 😭 I actually agree with you though, there are mainly a few songs I come back to in that album, and they do all sound somewhat the same. But if you were a fan of the genre like me would be a positive thing, but looking at it from a more objective perspective I realize it doesn't make for a good album as a whole.
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Post by SharksFan99 on Jul 2, 2019 19:20:45 GMT 10
Yeah, i'm not going to resort to listening to a Fall Out Boy album. I may have developed a new appreciation and interest in My Chemical Romance, but FOB and Panic at the Disco? Nope, ain't going to happen. The next album I am considering listening to is Radiohead's "OK Computer". I can't say that i'm all that familiar with Radiohead's discography, however "OK Computer" is often regarded as being one of the greatest albums of all time, so i'm just curious to hear what it is like.
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Post by Qwerty on Jul 2, 2019 21:40:27 GMT 10
I don't think i've listened to many albums from start to end, mainly only compilation albums. I usually listen to just individual singles. I might join with this seeing as I will have a little bit of time over the school holidays. The main question: where do I start?
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Post by SharksFan99 on Jul 2, 2019 21:45:09 GMT 10
I don't think i've listened to many albums from start to end, mainly only compilation albums. I might join with this seeing as I will have a little bit of time over the school holidays. The main question: where do I start? I would really recommend Nevermind.  Every single track on the album is excellent and I actually think the album tracks are better than the singles ("Come As You Are", "Smells Like Teen Spirit" etc.). So if you like what you've heard so far, I think you would really like the other tracks.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2019 21:45:22 GMT 10
I don't think i've listened to many albums from start to end, mainly only compilation albums. I usually listen to just individual singles. I might join with this seeing as I will have a little bit of time over the school holidays. The main question: where do I start? E-MO-TION by Carly Rae Jepsen.
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Post by al on Jul 3, 2019 1:53:18 GMT 10
Stop dragging all my teen anthems 😭 I actually agree with you though, there are mainly a few songs I come back to in that album, and they do all sound somewhat the same. But if you were a fan of the genre like me would be a positive thing, but looking at it from a more objective perspective I realize it doesn't make for a good album as a whole. Ha I didn’t dislike it, but I’d rather just listen to the singles and maybe pick out a song or two I like best. Unfortunately we’re kinda programmed to only pay attention to the real standout single quality songs and I’m afraid I do that with everyone’s music.
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Post by SharksFan99 on Jul 3, 2019 12:25:39 GMT 10
I don't think i've listened to many albums from start to end, mainly only compilation albums. I usually listen to just individual singles. I might join with this seeing as I will have a little bit of time over the school holidays. The main question: where do I start? E-MO-TION by Carly Rae Jepsen. wants to listen to a good album, not something that will traumatize him.
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Every single track on the album is excellent and I actually think the album tracks are better than the singles ("Come As You Are", "Smells Like Teen Spirit" etc.). So if you like what you've heard so far, I think you would really like the other tracks.