Grimes - Visions

[bono_212]

And because I am a plus 1 in favor of more independent threads: GRIMES!

This is actually my favorite album of the year so far, not sure why I haven't talked about it at all, but it's an immaculate album, as far as song sequencing and flow is concerned. Very dance heavy, and I would think fans of Robyn would be all over it (coriimtalkingaboutyiou)

It's not out yet (February 21st, I believe is the release date), I guess I didn't realize that, since I listened to it on the oh so shady Grooveshark, but for those of you who are waiting for the official date, it's really great.

Since it flowed so well, I haven't been too good about picking out favorite tracks yet, but all the cool kids are talking about these two:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2xyCIK4ALo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ4zfqWUb6Q&feature=related

 

[corianderstem]

Ooooooh, I am intrigued based on these two clips.

 

[bono_212]

This is what I like to hear.

 

[corianderstem]

Thanks for the call-out. I saw "Robyn" and was all "You raaaaaaaaaaaaang?"

 

[bono_212]

For certain people on this board, sometimes I'll just throw a band's name out there and wait for them to flock in.

 

[LemonMelon]

This album is one of my favorites of the year so far. Which is to say, I like it but it's not amazing. Those singles (placed unfortunately early in the album) are very catchy. I hope her voice grows on me because I love the beats.

 

[bono_212]

I think you're insane, you know that.

 

[LemonMelon]

oh noez a B+ from the Traviud she might as well pack it in

Seriously though, I haven't really dug anything that much this year. It all sounds like shit to me now. Guess I turned 21 at the right time; alcohol is the cure to cynicism

 

[Danny Boy]

Unfortunately not.

 

[u2popmofo]

 

[LemonMelon]

Genesis, Oblivion and Vowels = Space and Time are on constant rotation at the moment. I love how stripped down these songs sound, pretty much just the hook and the beat, which isn't soaked in reverb or anything. I don't want to label this album minimal synth, but I don't know why it's being referred to as dream pop. It's far too dry.

 

[iron yuppie]

Guess I turned 21 at the right time; alcohol is the cure to cynicism

So you're a happy drunk? That's good to know.

 

[LemonMelon]

Oh, very.

I was also quoting South Park.

 

[u2popmofo]

I had the joy of unexpectedly being woken up after 2 hrs of sleep and working through the night. Finally listened to this album, really liked it the first time through. Sorta reminds me of a modern dreampop or something crazy like that.

 

[iron yuppie]

I enjoyed this album. It definitely sounds as though it was recorded on a laptop, but that is part of the charm. The vocal effects and layering are also mesmerizing on several tracks - most notably "Skin." I suspect that this one will be a grower.

 

[cobl04]

First thing that came to my mind.

Unfortunately since I'm a misogynist I won't be listening to this.

 

[nielsgov]

I don't know what to think of this album. It sounds fun while I'm listening to it but I can't recall any special moment afterwards.

 

[LemonMelon]

I'm exactly the opposite. I keep going back to my favorites (Genesis, Oblivion, Vowels = Space and Time) more than I do with any other album this year.

 

[LemonMelon]

A complaint from one of the only negative-ish reviews for this album:

listlessly long (48 minutes!)

 

[Danny Boy]

Unfortunately since I'm a misogynist I won't be listening to this.

If only Mr. Brau were around to set you straight...

 

[BoMac]

Finally listened to this. Really digging it so far.

 

[Canadiens1131]

Robyn actually can sing, though

 

[u2popmofo]

Y u no like things, Canadiens?

 

[LemonMelon]

Boucher is a better singer than Robyn, I just don't care for her pitch most of the time. Way too high.

 

[u2popmofo]

She sorta reminds me of Cocteau Twins sometimes (Grimes singer).

 

[LemonMelon]

Yeah, I'm thinking I might just grow to be charmed by her voice the way I am Elizabeth Fraser's.

I feel like I've already heard Grimes be compared to Cocteau Twins, but I don't hear it. This is closer to microhouse, but with dreamy synths and an overall slower tempo.

 

[u2popmofo]

Yeah, her basic singing doesn't really sound anything like Cocteau Twins, but some of her little vocal intros and such remind me of them I guess. Something like that.

 

[phanan]

I think I like about half this album, but it's only been one listen, so that may change.

 

[u2popmofo]

Which half?

 

[phanan]

Mostly the first half.