I'll give the Portishead a bit more of a chance, but so far I've been underwhelmed.
I am liking the new Black Dog album - 'Radio Scarecrow'.
Yeah I agree, this Portishead record is kind of a letdown after the last one. Nothing that really sticks out on first five listens as incredible like "Cowboys"...
Now listening to MGMT - Oracular Spectacular.
They sound a lot like the Thrills, but I don't like them as much... and I rarely listen to the Thrills...
One thing about me is that I'm pretty damn near hearing impaired (bisensoneural, not because of too many run-ins with ghettoblasters, although that story would be more fun to tell, if just so I could use the word "ghettoblaster.") Looking through my music library, that seems to be borne out in a whole collection of indie rock, that is, very loud music.
So yesterday I decided to spend some cash on decent headphones (Bose Triport Around-the-Ear). It's amazing what I can hear now. (Guitar "plucks" make a sound when it strikes the string? What the heck. What are all these other sounds doing in my music?). So, anyway, I'm finding low-key music a lot more interesting than I ever had before. Problem is, I just don't have any! I've had Ryan Adams, Feist, and Iron & Wine on repeat.
Can anyone recommend any great, low-key "headphones" type albums?
One thing about me is that I'm pretty damn near hearing impaired (bisensoneural, not because of too many run-ins with ghettoblasters, although that story would be more fun to tell, if just so I could use the word "ghettoblaster.") Looking through my music library, that seems to be borne out in a whole collection of indie rock, that is, very loud music.
So yesterday I decided to spend some cash on decent headphones (Bose Triport Around-the-Ear). It's amazing what I can hear now. (Guitar "plucks" make a sound when it strikes the string? What the heck. What are all these other sounds doing in my music?). So, anyway, I'm finding low-key music a lot more interesting than I ever had before. Problem is, I just don't have any! I've had Ryan Adams, Feist, and Iron & Wine on repeat.
Can anyone recommend any great, low-key "headphones" type albums?
One thing about me is that I'm pretty damn near hearing impaired (bisensoneural, not because of too many run-ins with ghettoblasters, although that story would be more fun to tell, if just so I could use the word "ghettoblaster.") Looking through my music library, that seems to be borne out in a whole collection of indie rock, that is, very loud music.
So yesterday I decided to spend some cash on decent headphones (Bose Triport Around-the-Ear). It's amazing what I can hear now. (Guitar "plucks" make a sound when it strikes the string? What the heck. What are all these other sounds doing in my music?). So, anyway, I'm finding low-key music a lot more interesting than I ever had before. Problem is, I just don't have any! I've had Ryan Adams, Feist, and Iron & Wine on repeat.
Can anyone recommend any great, low-key "headphones" type albums?
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Mostly because it comes next in iTunes after Elbow.
But it's a really nice record!
I don't care.
This song is catchy.
"Holy Cow I Love Your Eyes!" - What a line.
Yes, new album out today!
This song has my foot tapping.
Portishead - Third
I'll give the Portishead a bit more of a chance, but so far I've been underwhelmed.
I am liking the new Black Dog album - 'Radio Scarecrow'.
I'll give the Portishead a bit more of a chance, but so far I've been underwhelmed.
I am liking the new Black Dog album - 'Radio Scarecrow'.
Yeah I agree, this Portishead record is kind of a letdown after the last one. Nothing that really sticks out on first five listens as incredible like "Cowboys"...
Now listening to MGMT - Oracular Spectacular.
They sound a lot like the Thrills, but I don't like them as much... and I rarely listen to the Thrills...
Another one that will go on the back burner.
This song will sound awesome live. Not one of their harder rockers, but definitely a lot of attitude.
Think a darker, piano-less, full-band version of "The Denial Twist."
Also, characteristic of Jack White, a thesis statement for the band in the lyrics:
I’m not sure if there’s a point to this story
But I’m going to tell it again
So many other people try to tell the tale
Not one of them knows the end
edited spelling
So yesterday I decided to spend some cash on decent headphones (Bose Triport Around-the-Ear). It's amazing what I can hear now. (Guitar "plucks" make a sound when it strikes the string? What the heck. What are all these other sounds doing in my music?). So, anyway, I'm finding low-key music a lot more interesting than I ever had before. Problem is, I just don't have any! I've had Ryan Adams, Feist, and Iron & Wine on repeat.
Can anyone recommend any great, low-key "headphones" type albums?
This "hearing" thing is pretty cool...
One thing about me is that I'm pretty damn near hearing impaired (bisensoneural, not because of too many run-ins with ghettoblasters, although that story would be more fun to tell, if just so I could use the word "ghettoblaster.") Looking through my music library, that seems to be borne out in a whole collection of indie rock, that is, very loud music.
So yesterday I decided to spend some cash on decent headphones (Bose Triport Around-the-Ear). It's amazing what I can hear now. (Guitar "plucks" make a sound when it strikes the string? What the heck. What are all these other sounds doing in my music?). So, anyway, I'm finding low-key music a lot more interesting than I ever had before. Problem is, I just don't have any! I've had Ryan Adams, Feist, and Iron & Wine on repeat.
Can anyone recommend any great, low-key "headphones" type albums?
This "hearing" thing is pretty cool...
Aqualung - Strange and Beautiful (iTunes link)
http://audiopollution.muxtape.com
It would be great if everyone started their own Muxtape and updated it with what they're currently listening to.
One thing about me is that I'm pretty damn near hearing impaired (bisensoneural, not because of too many run-ins with ghettoblasters, although that story would be more fun to tell, if just so I could use the word "ghettoblaster.") Looking through my music library, that seems to be borne out in a whole collection of indie rock, that is, very loud music.
So yesterday I decided to spend some cash on decent headphones (Bose Triport Around-the-Ear). It's amazing what I can hear now. (Guitar "plucks" make a sound when it strikes the string? What the heck. What are all these other sounds doing in my music?). So, anyway, I'm finding low-key music a lot more interesting than I ever had before. Problem is, I just don't have any! I've had Ryan Adams, Feist, and Iron & Wine on repeat.
Can anyone recommend any great, low-key "headphones" type albums?
This "hearing" thing is pretty cool...
Air's soundtrack for the Virgin Suicides.
I actually have that one, the soundtrack for Lost in Translation, and their Talkie Walkie album
Sean - check you pm's