Francesc Fabregas Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 1 hour ago, Ziggy said: I've not listened to the whole album but the bits I've heard it sounds like the strokes to me. There's definitely a post-Strokes feeling to it. I found bit of Weezer, a bit of Rival Schools, a bit of Prefab Sprout. I think that's what's so good about it - there's plenty in there that can be identified but it somehow sounds quite distinctive and unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 The new Felice Brothers is looking encouraging for an end of year placement. Decent this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 On 11 July 2016 at 22:56, Ziggy said: I've not listened to the whole album but the bits I've heard it sounds like the strokes to me. On 12 July 2016 at 00:23, Francesc Fabregas said: There's definitely a post-Strokes feeling to it. I found bit of Weezer, a bit of Rival Schools, a bit of Prefab Sprout. I think that's what's so good about it - there's plenty in there that can be identified but it somehow sounds quite distinctive and unique. I think he's technically and lyrically light years ahead of the Strokes. The first Strokes record, and the first two Weezer albums are influences, but by his own admission, he likes to incorporate popular culture and music (and not necessarily music he likes, either) into his songs. Hence, of course, all the legal shenanigans with this second record. 28 minutes ago, Christophe said: The new Felice Brothers is looking encouraging for an end of year placement. Decent this They seem to be churning out new records every six weeks at the moment. All they seem to do is drink and chuck stuff together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Nooka Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Band of Horses - Why Are You OK (Last 2 albums were a bit 'meh', this is great.) Drowners - On Desire Cullen Omori - New Misery Whitney - Light Upon The Lake Catfish & The Bottlemen - Ride Day Wave - Headcase / Hard To Read Case/Lang/Viers - Case/Lang/Viers White Denim - Stiff The Posies - Solid States Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 On 11 July 2016 at 22:23, Francesc Fabregas said: There's definitely a post-Strokes feeling to it. I found bit of Weezer, a bit of Rival Schools, a bit of Prefab Sprout. I think that's what's so good about it - there's plenty in there that can be identified but it somehow sounds quite distinctive and unique. 10 hours ago, Savage Henry said: I think he's technically and lyrically light years ahead of the Strokes. The first Strokes record, and the first two Weezer albums are influences, but by his own admission, he likes to incorporate popular culture and music (and not necessarily music he likes, either) into his songs. Hence, of course, all the legal shenanigans with this second record. I'll need to listen to the whole album now. As I said I've only heard one or two tunes (& a live session on the radio). Edit. I think my comparison was based mostly on "Fill in the Blanks". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50/50 Winner Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 This caught my attention the other day, the album is out in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcat1990 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Anyone else purchased Clams Casino's first proper lp? Quite enjoying it thus far, although feel he does better with the more atmospheric stuff then just backing tracks for iffy rappers. "Ghost in a Kiss" being a particular highlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Parr Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 The new Car Seat Headrest is a topper, no doubt about it. 2016 has been pretty good so far and with efforts still to come from Nick Cave, Opeth, Russian Circles and Neurosis it's all shaping up to be stellar edition. 1. Swans - The Glowing Man 2. Anohni - Hopelessness 3. Explosions in the Sky - The Wilderness 4. Car Seat Headrest - Teens of D 5. Nails - You will never be one of us 6. Cobalt - Slow Forever 7. Cult of Luna - Mariner 8. Heck - Instructions 9. Frightened Rabbit - Painting of a Panic Attack 10.Bossk - Audio Noir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladimir Lennon Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Have just had a first listen to Show Me The Body's Body War and it's looking like a contender for my best of '16. Closely followed by EITS' The Wilderness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50/50 Winner Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Puggy have put out another song from their new album. It's quite a pop tinged album but there's something about it that I really like. This track and video aren't as good as 'Lonely Town' though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladimir Lennon Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 On 12/07/2016 at 00:23, Francesc Fabregas said: There's definitely a post-Strokes feeling to it. I found bit of Weezer, a bit of Rival Schools, a bit of Prefab Sprout. I think that's what's so good about it - there's plenty in there that can be identified but it somehow sounds quite distinctive and unique. My Ma is visiting on holiday and heard me playing Vincent this morning. She thought it was the Beatles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinkinFighter Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Catfish and the bottlemens new album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdogunderdog underdog Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share Posted July 27, 2016 Good ones I've heard this year.Wolfmother Biffy Clyro Frightened Rabbit Bear's Den Richard Ashcroft DMA'S Band of HorsesLast Shadow Puppets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50/50 Winner Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 The new King Creosote album is out in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallochSonsFan Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Way too early to have a best of list, but there are a few albums that I've enjoyed: Case/Lang/Veirs Margo Price Karl Blau Also really looking forward to the Julie Ruin album. Kathleen Hanna was great in Bikini Kill and Le Tigre and what I've heard of her new stuff is pretty damn good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMDP Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Keaton Henson's new album is out next month. The first single, Alright, is beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francesc Fabregas Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 The new Wild Beasts album is pretty good. Tails off a wee bit towards the end but the first five or six songs are immense, especially Get My Bang and Celestial Creatures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcat1990 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 The new Wild Beasts album is pretty good. Tails off a wee bit towards the end but the first five or six songs are immense, especially Get My Bang and Celestial Creatures. How do you feel it compares to their last few? Their last three albums are up there in my favourite albums of the past decade but wasn't really feeling the new tunes when they've been dropping them on by one recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francesc Fabregas Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 5 minutes ago, mrcat1990 said: How do you feel it compares to their last few? Their last three albums are up there in my favourite albums of the past decade but wasn't really feeling the new tunes when they've been dropping them on by one recently. That's a good question. I got into them after their performance of All The King's Men on Jools Holland and was absolutely transfixed. I really like the way they've become more and more minimalist and less flamboyant as they've progressed - Smother is excellent, especially the Blue Nile-esque tunes like Deeper, Loop the Loop and Invisible, and Present Tense stripped things back even further and added a glorious electronic sheen to things - but I reckon they took things as far as they could. Boy King represents a bit of a sideways move and I think it's been a really positive step for them. These are really meaty tracks, probably the most straightforward they've ever done, but the old themes, love and fucking, are still there. It took me a couple of listens to really get into Get My Bang but once it hits the spot it's incredible. One of the best things about Wild Beasts is their refusal to settle on the one sound - while Present Tense was phenomenal, I'm pleased to see they've changed things up again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suspect Device Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Iggy Pop - Post Pop Depression 2nd The Kills - Ash and Ice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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