The Indie Thread (2)

[philN]

I still prefer Why? to all of the post-cLOUDDEAD anticon material, but Subtle's record will certainly be making my top ten list this year. I'm surprised it hasn't been talked up more -- it's quite good.

Has anyone heard Trompe-L'Oeil by Malajube? I'm really enjoying it (though I have no idea what they are saying since all the lyrics are in French). It's very catchy though. Much more interesting than most other indie rock acts right now.

 

[The Theory]

i still think that Why? cd sucks. hardcore.

 

[blackwasp]

i still think that Why? cd sucks. hardcore.

Which one? Elephant Eyelash? Oaklandazulasylum? For shame!

Thanks to my roomie, I've been listening to more Okkervil River albums...I really dig the song "Westfall".

 

[blackwasp]

I don't think I'm going to like the new Modest Mouse album. "Dashboard" sounds like Brock is trying for a Panic at the Disco vibe: http://www.myspace.com/modestmouse

Has anyone heard the new Of Montreal ("Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer")? "The Past is a Grotesque Animal" is absolutely epic.

 

[The Theory]

no, but you can read my 2006 best-of list here. http://www.last.fm/user/SirTheory/journal/2006/12/22/295725/

yeahhhh. i know you want to.

 

[theFijian]

I just recently got round to listening to Joanna Newsom's new album I got a Christmas. There's some really good stuff on it but it's hard work to listen to it.

 

[Uniting]

I just recently got round to listening to Joanna Newsom's new album I got a Christmas. There's some really good stuff on it but it's hard work to listen to it.

She uses some different instrumentation doesn't she? Her voice is meant to be angelic...

 

[theFijian]

She uses some different instrumentation doesn't she? Her voice is meant to be angelic...

Yeah I meant hard work compared to her first album.

 

[Uniting]

Aha

 

[Macewindu77815]

Wow, long time no post.

Let me say that The Crane Wife is an awesome album...

 

[Brxna]

Joanna Newsom.

 

[theFijian]

Anyone listening to the new Low album?

 

[blackwasp]

Anyone listening to the new Low album?

I'm going to buy the new Andrew Bird album today, and I was thinking about picking that up, too (along with Panda Bear's new one). How is it?

 

[Theogonia]

seriously, the Kayo Dot album is really darn good.

If you're interested, our local indie store (which is totally incredible, btw) has it for $5. So I wouldn't mind picking it up for you and sending it (with appropriate compensation).

I have it digitally. It's good, though I prefer Maudlin Of The Well.

Anyone here like Minus The Bear?

 

[theFijian]

I'm going to buy the new Andrew Bird album today, and I was thinking about picking that up, too (along with Panda Bear's new one). How is it?

It is back to the more sparse arrangements pre-Great Destroyer but isn't just a rehashing of that sound. there's different instrumentation and slightly more uplighting tone to the songs.

In other news, I found a cool interview with Moby whilst googling for something else. An enjoyable read I found.

 

[philN]

The new Panda Bear album is absolutely stunning. Easily one of the best records I've heard so far this year (not that too many stellar records have been released in the past three months). I'm tentatively predicting it will make it into my top five of 2007.

Is anyone here into Spiritualized? I've been listening to Ladies and Gentlemen we are Floating in Space almost exclusively for the past few weeks.

 

[blackwasp]

Long time, no see, Phil. I've only given the Panda Bear one listen. I think it will take some time to sink in.

Andy: I'm really enjoying Drums and Guns. The album has great continuity, but I'm not sure what to think of the video for "Breaker".

 

[theFijian]

Is anyone here into Spiritualized? I've been listening to Ladies and Gentlemen we are Floating in Space almost exclusively for the past few weeks.

oh yeah, they were a big favourite during university days, J Spaceman was doing the rounds again with some solo stuff last summer I seem to recall. Which of the two are you enjoying most?

blackie: ooh I haven't seen that video. where could I get a peek?

 

[antiarte]

Anyone heard the new El-P record, I'll Sleep When You're Dead? Classic.

Oh, and Girl Talk's Night Ripper. This thing is amazing. Biggie rapping over Elton John's "Tiny Dancer", just amazing.

http://www.myspace.com/girltalkmusic

 

[blackwasp]

blackie: ooh I haven't seen that video. where could I get a peek?

http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/download/41848-low-breaker