I'm just copy pasting this piece I posted to revive a really really dead music news group in my campus. I'm sure no one would read it there. So, I don't want to take any chances. There could be a repetition of things I already posted here/elsewhere on the web. Whatever, just read the damn thing..
Latest listenings!!!
I have rediscovered a lot of bands in the recent past. (read
Radiohead, King Crimson, Cream, Meshuggah etc etc)
Radiohead has been constantly growing on me. I'm waiting for their new
album (don't know when its going to be out). The BBC sessions concert
video is definitely one of the most gripping live perfomances I've seen.
King Crimson! This band never fails to surprise me. They are too damn
brilliant I must say. Been listening to the Thrak album for a
very long time now. Their earlier albums like "..Poseidon" and
"Starless.." are timeless classics, but Thrak takes their madness to
new heights. I'm eager to find out if their later album(s) are as
good. Can't seem to get hold of them.
Cream... the London Albert Hall videos completely blew me away.
Jack Bruce (bassie), the drummer (?) (and of course Clapton) manage to
create magic even when they are like 60 years old (or maybe older!?).
The jam on sunshine of your love is really amazing, its almost anthemic.
Meshuggah.. I've listened to their discography in the
last one month or so. They are just too Godly!
Tool.. A new album after a 5 year hiatus!!! I'd expected their latest
release (10,000 Days) to be in the same vein as Lateralus, but no!!!
They sound totally new this time and of course those crazy riffs, odd
time sigs, incredible breakdowns are still there. This is the
"spaciest" Tool release till date. Listen to Wings for Marie and
10,000 Days to see what I mean.
Mastodon.. Their latest album Blood Mountain is as breathtaking as
Lifesblood, Leviathan and Remission. (whoa! 4 super albums in a row)
Listen to Bladecatcher on BM, and tell me if it doesn't freak you out.
Its definitely the most bizarre Masotodon composition to date and also
one of my favs.
Today is the Day.. I don't know how to describe this band. They
started out as a stoner rock/metal act I think. I remember listening
to their 1994 release Supernova and going "wow! what are these guys
trying to do?!" As it turns out, they just got weirder and better with
every passing year. I've been listening to their 1999 release "In the
eyes of God" for a very long time now and I just love it. It has
elements of grind/hardcore/thrash/whatnot in it and ... Brann Dailor
of Mastodon has played drums on this one.. so... go figure
Primus.. Welcome to the land of Funk! This is the most
outrageous/wittiest/(throw in a few more adjectives) band I've
listened to in a while. Their live shows are explosive and their music
videos are out of this world. I've known of Les Claypool and Primus for a
very long time, but I've never listened to any of their stuff sparing
their really popular songs like Antipop and Tommy the Cat. I've really
started enjoying on their music this summer, and I've run
through most of Primus' catalogue got hold of the
numerous projects of Les. Its unbelievable how many bands Claypool has
played in. Just run through his bio and you'll be surprised to see how
many incredible musicians LC has played with.
Isis.. Their latest album "In the absence of Truth" is again extremely
good. But I miss the growls (the usual indecipherable vocal style of
Aaron Turner) that are so brilliant. Its mostly clean singing if I
remember correctly, but nevertheless a damn good album..
I will soon post a review of the assorted techno/ambient/trip-hop/post rock artists I've been exploring
GYBE! is worth checking out too
PS: can't wait until next time..
Latest listenings!!!
I have rediscovered a lot of bands in the recent past. (read
Radiohead, King Crimson, Cream, Meshuggah etc etc)
Radiohead has been constantly growing on me. I'm waiting for their new
album (don't know when its going to be out). The BBC sessions concert
video is definitely one of the most gripping live perfomances I've seen.
King Crimson! This band never fails to surprise me. They are too damn
brilliant I must say. Been listening to the Thrak album for a
very long time now. Their earlier albums like "..Poseidon" and
"Starless.." are timeless classics, but Thrak takes their madness to
new heights. I'm eager to find out if their later album(s) are as
good. Can't seem to get hold of them.
Cream... the London Albert Hall videos completely blew me away.
Jack Bruce (bassie), the drummer (?) (and of course Clapton) manage to
create magic even when they are like 60 years old (or maybe older!?).
The jam on sunshine of your love is really amazing, its almost anthemic.
Meshuggah.. I've listened to their discography in the
last one month or so. They are just too Godly!
Tool.. A new album after a 5 year hiatus!!! I'd expected their latest
release (10,000 Days) to be in the same vein as Lateralus, but no!!!
They sound totally new this time and of course those crazy riffs, odd
time sigs, incredible breakdowns are still there. This is the
"spaciest" Tool release till date. Listen to Wings for Marie and
10,000 Days to see what I mean.
Mastodon.. Their latest album Blood Mountain is as breathtaking as
Lifesblood, Leviathan and Remission. (whoa! 4 super albums in a row)
Listen to Bladecatcher on BM, and tell me if it doesn't freak you out.
Its definitely the most bizarre Masotodon composition to date and also
one of my favs.
Today is the Day.. I don't know how to describe this band. They
started out as a stoner rock/metal act I think. I remember listening
to their 1994 release Supernova and going "wow! what are these guys
trying to do?!" As it turns out, they just got weirder and better with
every passing year. I've been listening to their 1999 release "In the
eyes of God" for a very long time now and I just love it. It has
elements of grind/hardcore/thrash/whatnot in it and ... Brann Dailor
of Mastodon has played drums on this one.. so... go figure
Primus.. Welcome to the land of Funk! This is the most
outrageous/wittiest/(throw in a few more adjectives) band I've
listened to in a while. Their live shows are explosive and their music
videos are out of this world. I've known of Les Claypool and Primus for a
very long time, but I've never listened to any of their stuff sparing
their really popular songs like Antipop and Tommy the Cat. I've really
started enjoying on their music this summer, and I've run
through most of Primus' catalogue got hold of the
numerous projects of Les. Its unbelievable how many bands Claypool has
played in. Just run through his bio and you'll be surprised to see how
many incredible musicians LC has played with.
Isis.. Their latest album "In the absence of Truth" is again extremely
good. But I miss the growls (the usual indecipherable vocal style of
Aaron Turner) that are so brilliant. Its mostly clean singing if I
remember correctly, but nevertheless a damn good album..
I will soon post a review of the assorted techno/ambient/trip-hop/post rock artists I've been exploring
GYBE! is worth checking out too
PS: can't wait until next time..
