Random Music Talk LXXIV: No witty reference, but at least it's not Cobbler?

[elevated_u2_fan]

It is rather.... mesmerizing

 

[RobotlandGirl]

I keep getting a 'page not found' error whenever I try to open threads on my computer. Anyone else?

~HG posting from her phone

 

[BoMac]

I was, too, until just now.

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

The whole forum took a crap this morning, seems ok now though

 

[Imperor]

Anyone catch J-Ware doing "Wildest Moments" with the Roots? Get it, girl.

 

[RobotlandGirl]

Ok, cool.

As for music, my favorite rapper released a new song and video today: "Splinter" by Bubba Sparxxx. Seems like he's moving back toward the sound of his record Deliverance, which was so praised by fans and critics.

 

[Hewson]

The whole forum took a crap this morning, seems ok now though

This morning when I was on suddenly couldn't get anywhere and got a message that said they were doing updates or something, including "building a subforum for complaints about Sicy". Funny folks running this place.

 

[u2popmofo]

http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivec...-when-you-ve-got-musical-ecstasy?sc=fb&cc=fmp

 

[Danny Boy]

This morning when I was on suddenly couldn't get anywhere and got a message that said they were doing updates or something, including "building a subforum for complaints about Sicy". Funny folks running this place.

Mine said, "Currently zipping PM's to submit to Interpol."

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

I'm really fucking happy about the new Strokes album news, my friends. Angles was a bit of a disappointment, and only had three really great songs...but this is still a top 10 band for me, and the news today is such a pleasant surprise.

It's hard to explain (lol) what it is that draws me so much to the band...other than the tight, kickass melodic tunes, the unmistakable, punchy, guitar-heavy instrumentation, and Julian's drunken-philosopher lyrics. To me, they represent something that I feel is kind of missing in today's mainstream scene:

A rock band. A fucking band of friends. With electric guitars. A gang. Real, legitimate rock stars who look the part, play the part, both on stage and off, and carry with them that certain cocky, big city rock and roll aura. A group of talented friends who got together and hit it big and don't give a fuck.

I'm rambling, but I really love them to death. And their first two LPs are still entirely immaculate pieces of music.

Fuck off.

 

[u2popmofo]

I'm really fucking happy about the new Strokes album news, my friends. Angles was a bit of a disappointment, and only had three really great songs

Those 3 were pretty great though. I'm looking forward to it as well.

 

[nielsgov]

I can totally get behind that post, GAF, though they're not a top 10 band for me.

I think I like Angles more than most people. I can think of 5 great songs on that one.

 

[u2popmofo]

I admittedly haven't listened to it in ages.

Know what song I still love a great deal from their other "unpopular" album? You Only Live Once.

 

[nielsgov]

The first four songs on that album are quite good.

Gratisfaction is my favourite on Angles.

 

[Imperor]

We have a Keane show tonight, which is hilarious in and of itself but even more so considering how much I liked Hopes & Fears as a youngin' coming up in the mean streets of suburban Dallas/Fort Worth. You can check it out here at 10 Eastern to see me stage right laughing uncontrollably.

 

[u2popmofo]

Please wear a Space Jam shirt so I can easily identify you.

 

[Imperor]

Tune Squad Bill Murray jersey it is.

 

[the tourist]

Know what song I still love a great deal from their other "unpopular" album? You Only Live Once.

Fantastic song!

 

[Danny Boy]

Lysandre is the first new album I've heard in 2013. And wow, what a disappointment. Very let down after Album and Father, Son, Holy Ghost were so great.

Unfortunately have to agree with this assessment. Not terrible but definitely a step back.

 

[the tourist]

It's too bad, isn't it? Unlikely to crack my top 15 for the year unless things go horribly wrong.

 

[bono_212]

Hearing Physical Graffiti for the first time.

 

[iron yuppie]

First time? Well, you're in for a treat.

 

[bono_212]

I fell asleep during track 3, but I'm listening to the vinyl, so I woke up when it snapped off. We're back!

None of which is to suggest I'm not enjoying the album. "Houses of the Holy" is probably my 2nd or 3rd favorite Led Zepp song and "The Rover" was excellent. So far, so good.

 

[lazarus]

It's weird, I think if I listed my Top 10 Zeppelin songs, it would be mostly ballads.

Ten Years Gone, The Rain Song, That's The Way, Tangerine, Going To California, Since I've Been Loving You, Over The Hills And Far Away (power ballad).

Fool in The Rain isn't exactly a rocker, either.

 

[lazarus]

Also, fuck The Strokes.

 

[bono_212]

#1 for me is "Going to California". Led Zeppelin aren't a band I love, necessarily, but that song transcends everything they've ever done in my book. Sometimes I hate songs like that just because I can't quite enjoy the artist as much due to its existence. Does that make any sense?

# is either "Houses of the Holy" or "Over the Hills and Far Away". I'm leaning towards the latter here.

 

[LemonMelon]

Ten Years Gone

Sick Again is so underrated.

 

[bono_212]

I'm so upset at Interference for changing the URL Icon. Especially now that I can't remember what the old one was.

 

[Danny Boy]

I'm so upset at Interference for changing the URL Icon. Especially now that I can't remember what the old one was.

Martini glass? I honestly can't recall either.

 

[bono_212]

Oh yeah, I think that was it.