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Post by Lump on Feb 25, 2010 9:34:12 GMT -8
Granted I haven't gotten to hear many of the others, but "Easy Beat" (the album) by Dr. Dog is amazing.
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Post by bricksandbadgers on Feb 25, 2010 9:52:10 GMT -8
Used to be into Camera Obscura quite a bit so this will be a good excuse to re-listen and get back into them. I've been impressed by Kid Cudi, The XX and Neon Indian and distinctly unimpressed by The Dirty Projectors. I know a lot of people are into them and I've tried hard, I just can't get into it. Beyond this though my biggest discovery has been Japandroids.
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Post by Pea on Feb 25, 2010 13:07:32 GMT -8
japaaaandroids
everyone HAS to check out their set at sasquatch. totally insane for two dudes.
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Post by methodacting on Feb 25, 2010 14:58:37 GMT -8
Then I need a good cd to get into MMJ, BSS & Dr. Dog Get "It Still Moves" by MMJ.
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Post by thunderroad on Feb 25, 2010 15:02:44 GMT -8
japaaaandroids everyone HAS to check out their set at sasquatch. totally insane for two dudes. Sweet video!!!
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Post by interstateeight on Feb 25, 2010 15:11:16 GMT -8
Just listened to Oh my God, Charlie Darwin. People, do not sleep on The Low Anthem.
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Post by Pea on Feb 25, 2010 16:51:26 GMT -8
Just listened to Oh my God, Charlie Darwin. People, do not sleep on The Low Anthem.There's alot going on in that album. As soon as you think they have a certain mellow flow to the songs they completely throw a curve ball and start playing angry folk in the style of Tom Waits.
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Post by Blacksmile on Feb 25, 2010 18:35:08 GMT -8
[and distinctly unimpressed by The Dirty Projectors. I know a lot of people are into them and I've tried hard, I just can't get into it.]
I couldn't agree more! I saw them open for TV on the Radio and wasn't impressed, gave the CD a spin given the huge hype and that's all I think it is...pure hype. But to each their own.
Now, The Long Winters are a band that I get more and more excited to see each time I listen to their album. Great lyrics, punchy music and the vocalist has a very unique style. Up next on my Sasquatch journey is She & Him, followed by The Low Anthem.
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Post by Lump on Feb 25, 2010 19:19:47 GMT -8
I won't try to pull all this Dirty Projectors propaganda on you guys, but just remember that each one of their albums sounds way different from the other. If Bitte Orca, you should give Rise Above a try (an album reimagining [not covering] Black Flag songs), the New Attitude EP, and earlier you get even more diverse.
Though, at the same time, I'd venture to say, if you don't like Bitte Orca, you probably have a less likely chance of liking the other stuff. The Bitte Orca stuff is definitely the most accessible stuff of theirs.
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Post by built2killlllll on Feb 25, 2010 19:24:29 GMT -8
Dirty Projector Propaganda, I'd run that machine!
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Post by Blacksmile on Feb 25, 2010 19:42:11 GMT -8
Rise Above was an interesting concept but it just didn't jive with me. I appreciate your input though. I would never say that they are not a bad band it's just not something that grew on me over time, and I gave Bitte Orca a couple of listens.
Just finished She & Him Volume One and while I thought it was a great album I can't see them being an overly great festival band (and yes I know they're on the circuit). To me they would be damn near perfect in a concert theatre setting or smoky club...but not at a festival.
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Post by interstateeight on Feb 26, 2010 9:59:27 GMT -8
Their "re-imagining" of Rise Above is exactly the reason I will never listen to the Dirty Projectors.
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Post by psychicofficer on Feb 26, 2010 10:59:45 GMT -8
Then I need a good cd to get into MMJ, BSS & Dr. Dog Get "It Still Moves" by MMJ. Also check out Z and the live dvd/cd Okonokos. Their newest album, Evil Urges is not as consistently good as It still Moves or Z, but they will probably be playing a bunch of songs off of it, so you should check that out too.
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Post by Pea on Feb 26, 2010 15:22:38 GMT -8
I decided to give Evil Urges another try the other day after not listening to it for a few months and I must say something about it finally clicked with me. I'm really enjoying that album now. But yea, Z and Okonokos are top-priorities for a new MMJ listener.
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Post by interstateeight on Feb 26, 2010 16:12:43 GMT -8
I decided to give Evil Urges another try the other day after not listening to it for a few months and I must say something about it finally clicked with me. I'm really enjoying that album now. But yea, Z and Okonokos are top-priorities for a new MMJ listener. If you can pinpoint what clicked, please let me know. I start listening to the album, get to "peanut butter puddin' surprise," and shut it off as I shudder.
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Post by Pea on Feb 26, 2010 17:12:23 GMT -8
I really, REALLY had to learn to just laugh at that song. I always cringed when it started but I can enjoy it for whatever the hell it's supposed to be now haha.
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Post by know ID yuh on Feb 26, 2010 17:38:34 GMT -8
That song is my favorite on the album, and had the most crowd movement last time I saw them live. The guitars at the end of that song are pretty ripping.
That album is so odd. It is like the non sellout sellout album. They went different, but not different enough to draw in a new crowd. I love the album, but feel sorry for whomever starts with it, then decides they don't like the band.
Okinokinarinalokonos is definitely where to start.
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Post by sasquatch777 on Feb 26, 2010 22:03:33 GMT -8
no matter how much i try i cant get into MMJ. im not just saying that...ive really REALLy tried. it just dosent work for me. aghhhh. and everyone seems to be pretty excited about them too! i dont know, maybe seeing them live will change my perspective on them.
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Post by Pea on Feb 26, 2010 22:26:46 GMT -8
Why oh why do I have to keep digging deeper into the lineup and find more bands to fall in love with?? These guys are going to be an absolute BLAST:
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Post by psychicofficer on Feb 27, 2010 1:16:44 GMT -8
I decided to give Evil Urges another try the other day after not listening to it for a few months and I must say something about it finally clicked with me. I'm really enjoying that album now. But yea, Z and Okonokos are top-priorities for a new MMJ listener. If you can pinpoint what clicked, please let me know. I start listening to the album, get to "peanut butter puddin' surprise," and shut it off as I shudder. Best thing to start with is Z. Its the most accessible album IMHO. If you don't like it then forgetaboutit. Does the version of One Big Holliday on the Sasquatch festival page music player do anything for you? If not, then MMJ is probably not for you. But if you like that, you will like Z and the live show on Okonokos. I know it sounds a little southern rockish but if you can get with that you will really enjoy their stuff.
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