There's nothing like those musical a-ha's...you know, the "wow, that was better than I thought" or "wow...so that's what these guys are like. Cool"
I've been lucky and have had a few recently.
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Musical Surprises
Robert Wyatt: Nothing Can Stop Us (1982) I have a few of Robert's cds as well as his work with Soft Machine, and have always enjoyed him, but always felt something was lacking for me...I always felt I was missing something. Then I put this cd on, and while listening to it, I found myself transfixed by it. My mood and the mood of the cd were in perfect sync. A-ha!! I thought to myself, I think I've got it!! For the first time, I absolutely loved his work without thinking: yeh, it doesn't quite hit me - but it's good for me!! Now, I'm finally ready to delve into his work with enthusiasm...
The Birthday Party: Prayers on Fire (1981) I'm a Nick Cave fan. I have loved many of his cds, and have "got" him. When I finally picked up this highly rated cd from his early band, I could hardly wait. Then I put it on, and for some reason it didn't hit me. I kept looking to see if it was over...was it my mood? Then, I decided to give it another try, and I don't know what the fuck was wrong with me the first time. It's brilliant! harsh, discordant, passionate...great great stuff. Now I need to get more of The Birthday Party!!!
Swell Maps: Trip to Marineville (1979) This is one of those cds I got a couple of years ago from my friend Randy, and it got lost in the shuffle. I remember listening to it...but couldn't remember anything about it! It was time to give it another try. When I saw it was from 1979...that surprised me. I thought they were from the 90s. I'm so ignorant sometimes! Then I put it on, and it immediately grabbed me by the collar and shook me around! This was awesome punky rock with experimental tendencies...I loved it!! Now, I'll have to listen to the other Swell Maps Randy gave me - "Jane From Occupied Europe". Thanks dude!
H.P. Lovecraft: II (1968) I love late 60s psych...maybe I'm dated myself, but I find this time period of music to be exciting, catchy, sometimes ridiculous, but always entertaining. This is another one I listened to, but couldn't remember anything about it - of course, I think I listened to it at work, which isn't always the best way to listen to music...too many distractions...like work. When I put this on, the thing that struck me was the excellent singing. The music was tight and catchy and it represented everything I love about this time period of music. Loads of fun...
Six Organs of Admittance: Dark Noontide (2002) I knew I already liked this baby, but when I put it on again, I forgot how truly beautiful it is. It's a classic "album" in that it sets the mood and flows from one crest to another. Definitely need some more of the Six Organs!!
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What am I listening to right now? The Beach Boys: Good Vibrations - 30 years of The Beach Boys - disc 3 - and this is also truly beautiful. There's a well-worn weariness during this time period of The Beach Boys, that makes me enjoy it more than the early stuff. No matter how much you hate Mike Love (and you'd have plenty of reasons to!), and how irritating his stage presence is, don't let that deter you. It's worthwhile to at least get a greatest hits of them. I picked up the box set for $40 back in Ontario a few years ago...well worth it!
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I've been lucky and have had a few recently.
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Musical Surprises
Robert Wyatt: Nothing Can Stop Us (1982) I have a few of Robert's cds as well as his work with Soft Machine, and have always enjoyed him, but always felt something was lacking for me...I always felt I was missing something. Then I put this cd on, and while listening to it, I found myself transfixed by it. My mood and the mood of the cd were in perfect sync. A-ha!! I thought to myself, I think I've got it!! For the first time, I absolutely loved his work without thinking: yeh, it doesn't quite hit me - but it's good for me!! Now, I'm finally ready to delve into his work with enthusiasm...
The Birthday Party: Prayers on Fire (1981) I'm a Nick Cave fan. I have loved many of his cds, and have "got" him. When I finally picked up this highly rated cd from his early band, I could hardly wait. Then I put it on, and for some reason it didn't hit me. I kept looking to see if it was over...was it my mood? Then, I decided to give it another try, and I don't know what the fuck was wrong with me the first time. It's brilliant! harsh, discordant, passionate...great great stuff. Now I need to get more of The Birthday Party!!!
Swell Maps: Trip to Marineville (1979) This is one of those cds I got a couple of years ago from my friend Randy, and it got lost in the shuffle. I remember listening to it...but couldn't remember anything about it! It was time to give it another try. When I saw it was from 1979...that surprised me. I thought they were from the 90s. I'm so ignorant sometimes! Then I put it on, and it immediately grabbed me by the collar and shook me around! This was awesome punky rock with experimental tendencies...I loved it!! Now, I'll have to listen to the other Swell Maps Randy gave me - "Jane From Occupied Europe". Thanks dude!
H.P. Lovecraft: II (1968) I love late 60s psych...maybe I'm dated myself, but I find this time period of music to be exciting, catchy, sometimes ridiculous, but always entertaining. This is another one I listened to, but couldn't remember anything about it - of course, I think I listened to it at work, which isn't always the best way to listen to music...too many distractions...like work. When I put this on, the thing that struck me was the excellent singing. The music was tight and catchy and it represented everything I love about this time period of music. Loads of fun...
Six Organs of Admittance: Dark Noontide (2002) I knew I already liked this baby, but when I put it on again, I forgot how truly beautiful it is. It's a classic "album" in that it sets the mood and flows from one crest to another. Definitely need some more of the Six Organs!!
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What am I listening to right now? The Beach Boys: Good Vibrations - 30 years of The Beach Boys - disc 3 - and this is also truly beautiful. There's a well-worn weariness during this time period of The Beach Boys, that makes me enjoy it more than the early stuff. No matter how much you hate Mike Love (and you'd have plenty of reasons to!), and how irritating his stage presence is, don't let that deter you. It's worthwhile to at least get a greatest hits of them. I picked up the box set for $40 back in Ontario a few years ago...well worth it!
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Here's The Birthday Party doing "Junkyard" on German TV circa 1981/1982 - I'm guessing. awesome, intense, unsettling...fantastic shit!!!! thanks WhiskeyBucket
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