Random Music Talk LXVII: All the First-World Problems You Can Handle

[martha]

So I put Spotify on my phone, but it wants me to sign in. I hate that shit. What do they want to know and why do they want to know it?

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

My favorite tracks on the new Grizzly Bear are the first three "full" tracks on there: Sleeping Ute, Speak In Rounds, and Yet Again. Throw that nice little instrumental interlude in there, and the first 15 or so minutes of the album are pretty perfect. Still trying to crack the second half.

And I'm seeing them live in three days, on a bill with Cloud Nothings and Dinosaur Jr.

EDIT: I'm listening now and track 6, A Simple Answer, is hitting me more than it did on previous listens.

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

In that same vein, any of y'all peeped the new Ke$ha single?

 

[iron yuppie]

My favorite tracks on the new Grizzly Bear are the first three "full" tracks on there: Sleeping Ute, Speak In Rounds, and Yet Again. Throw that nice little instrumental interlude in there, and the first 15 or so minutes of the album are pretty perfect. Still trying to crack the second half.

Sleeping Ute is one of the songs of the year for me. It really distills the many things that they do well into a concise statement.

I wanted to go to that Chicago show, but the price ended up being a bit more than I was comfortable paying. Hope you enjoy it, though.

 

[Reggo]

New Green Day: I had low expectations, and they were met.

 

[lazarus]

And I'm seeing them live in three days, on a bill with Cloud Nothings and Dinosaur Jr.

Speaking of Dinosaur Jr., their new album is REALLY good, maintaining the level of quality from the previous two reunion albums, but mellowing things out just a bit and letting Mascis indulge himself on more solos.

This is a good thing.

Love the cover, too.

 

[u2popmofo]

My favorite tracks on the new Grizzly Bear are the first three "full" tracks on there: Sleeping Ute, Speak In Rounds, and Yet Again. Throw that nice little instrumental interlude in there, and the first 15 or so minutes of the album are pretty perfect. Still trying to crack the second half.

And I'm seeing them live in three days, on a bill with Cloud Nothings and Dinosaur Jr.

EDIT: I'm listening now and track 6, A Simple Answer, is hitting me more than it did on previous listens.

Yeah, A Simple Answer is great. I like the last 3 quite a bit as well. Really happy with the album so far. I'm jealous you get to see them, I still haven't had a chance. The haven't come here over the course of the last 3 albums that I'm aware of. They're one of those "must see" bands for me at this point.

 

[cobl04]

Yeah, A Simple Answer is great. I like the last 3 quite a bit as well. Really happy with the album so far. I'm jealous you get to see them, I still haven't had a chance. The haven't come here over the course of the last 3 albums that I'm aware of. They're one of those "must see" bands for me at this point.

How does it feel to know I will see them live before you do?

 

[FitzChivalry]

I still need to get the new Grizzly Bear, especially since I'm seeing them in 2 weeks. Late night at work, listening to Veckatimest now.

 

[LemonMelon]

How does it feel to know I will see them live before you do?

But you probably spent $800 more than the rest of us would have, so that's OK.

Seen em already, supporting one of my favorite albums of all time. I have nothing but kind words to say.

 

[monkeyskin]

Saw them at the start of 2010 with Beach House supporting. Good times.

 

[u2popmofo]

How does it feel to know I will see them live before you do?

You're an alright dude, I don't mind.

 

[Axver]

Speaking of Dinosaur Jr., their new album is REALLY good, maintaining the level of quality from the previous two reunion albums, but mellowing things out just a bit and letting Mascis indulge himself on more solos.

This is a good thing.

Holy shit, I agree with laz about something.

 

[Danny Boy]

Looks like Mumford and Sons is going to sell 600K copies in its first week.

Mumford & Sons' 'Babel' on Track to Sell a Whopping 600,000 Copies in First Week | Billboard.biz

 

[Danny Boy]

For Scumbo:

Spoiler

Wave Goodbye To EMI by Beans on Toast on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free

 

[u2popmofo]

For Scumbo:

Spoiler

Wave Goodbye To EMI by Beans on Toast on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free

 

[IWasBored]

So apparently alcohol enemas is a thing.

Who knew?

There's a guy in the city who does that, I intubated him once, he's been tubed at least one other time that I'm aware of when he's done it.

 

[Danny Boy]

I hope you mean endotracheal intubation.

 

[u2popmofo]

So I didn't realize that Frightened Rabbit had a new EP out / coming. I also didn't realize they'd signed to a major label. Hmm.

 

[Danny Boy]

But where can I find it in FLAC?

 

[u2popmofo]

Probably only on sites where they make it look as if half the amount of songs are included.

 

[Danny Boy]

I was hoping for the version where the songs are only 11 seconds long.

 

[u2popmofo]

2 songs and they're both 11 seconds, $8.99.

FLAC WOW!

 

[cobl04]

2 songs and they're both 11 seconds, $8.99.

FLAC WOW!

Yes, but are they HD?

 

[LemonMelon]

Waiting 4 Prince. There's like 500 people here.

Could be a long night. But at least they're piping in Eddie Murphy tunes.

 

[djerdap]

Here's Soundgarden's new single:

Soundgarden: Listen to Comeback Single ‘Been Away Too Long’ Now (Audio) | Rock Cellar Magazine

I honestly don't know what to think of it right now. This is by far my most anticipated (or the most dreaded) reunion album so far.

 

[djerdap]

Yo La Tengo has also a new single out and all of you who have Spotify can hear it here:

Listen to Yo La Tengo's New Song, "Stupid Things" :: Music :: News :: Paste

 

[lazarus]

But where can I find it in FLAC?

2 songs and they're both 11 seconds, $8.99.

FLAC WOW!

Yes, but are they HD?

Come on, no one's mentioned DVDA yet?

 

[LemonMelon]

What kind of pet shop is filled with rambunctious yahoos and hot jazz music at 3 am?

Prince's.

Good God. He only played an hour, but it was extremely dope. Once in a lifetime type shit right there.

THEN Janelle Monae came out and rocked some shit from that new album she promised us ages ago, jammed for another 15 minutes or so and closed with Tightrope. The crowds were harsh on her, but I tuned them out and had an amazing time.

I was like 100 feet from Prince. I would have paid $75 for Housequake alone, but the New Power Generation also rocked some Curtis Mayfield and Aretha.

 

[lazarus]

Why hast thou abandoned ye olde Prince thread??


An hour of Prince is worth full sets by most artists. The Janelle set is a nice little bonus.

Any other recognizable songs? When I went to one of his afterparties I barely could identify anything. And considering how much non-release/non-album stuff he has it's not surprising.

Hell, the guy opened some of the shows on the tour last year with a song off The Chocolate Invasion, which is a fan club-only release.