Recommended by Bex:
I had the original release of this and, while good, something was amiss. Those of us familiar with Beyoncé will know: not only is she Queen B, she is also the Queen of album re-releases.
Modified Deluxe tracklist (with links):
01 Beautiful Liar
02 Irreplaceable
03 Green Light
04 Kitty Kat
05 Welcome to Hollywood
06 Upgrade U
07 Flaws and All
08 If
09 Get Me Bodied (Extended Mix)
10 Freakum Dress
11 Suga Mama
12 Deja Vu
13 Ring the Alarm
14 Resentment
15 Listen
16 World Wide Woman
17 Check on It
18 Back Up
Sunday, 19 May 2013
Saturday, 11 May 2013
Slipknot - Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)
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Third studio album, following self-titled debut and the heavier Iowa - both great albums. Band members had promised a more experimental album prior to the release of Vol. 3.
For the first time in Slipknot's career, songs such as 'Circle' and 'Vermilion Pt. 2' were led by an acoustic rather than an electric guitar.
In Kerrang, drummer Jordison said, 'It's a bit more out there and a bit more spacey. It's almost as if Slayer was tapping on Radiohead'.
Third studio album, following self-titled debut and the heavier Iowa - both great albums. Band members had promised a more experimental album prior to the release of Vol. 3.
For the first time in Slipknot's career, songs such as 'Circle' and 'Vermilion Pt. 2' were led by an acoustic rather than an electric guitar.
In Kerrang, drummer Jordison said, 'It's a bit more out there and a bit more spacey. It's almost as if Slayer was tapping on Radiohead'.
Thursday, 2 May 2013
The Heavy - The House That Dirt Built
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The title of The Heavy’s first album, 2007's Great Vengeance and Furious Fire, was the perfect trailer. The House That Dirt Built nicely builds the plot, opening up whole new musical storylines to explore.
By track five they've gone through soul, garage punk, a bit of James Brown funk, Hendrix and balls-out rock; by album’s end there's rockabilly, reggae and even a closing ballad. The most surprising thing, however, is how good they are at making it sound unified.
The title of The Heavy’s first album, 2007's Great Vengeance and Furious Fire, was the perfect trailer. The House That Dirt Built nicely builds the plot, opening up whole new musical storylines to explore.
By track five they've gone through soul, garage punk, a bit of James Brown funk, Hendrix and balls-out rock; by album’s end there's rockabilly, reggae and even a closing ballad. The most surprising thing, however, is how good they are at making it sound unified.
Sunday, 21 April 2013
TEED - Prehistory
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This week's post cheats slightly, in that it isn't an album.
Instead I recommend two EPs, Prehistory I & II, by Orlando Higginbottom who performs under the moniker Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs.
Despite highly anticipating his debut, we found Trouble somewhat lacking. I think these EPs along with one or two additional songs – in particular 'Tapes & Money' - would have produced a much better album.
I would urge anyone to see TEED live, as he gives an excellent live performance. And he has dancing dinosaurs on stage with him.
This week's post cheats slightly, in that it isn't an album.
Instead I recommend two EPs, Prehistory I & II, by Orlando Higginbottom who performs under the moniker Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs.
Despite highly anticipating his debut, we found Trouble somewhat lacking. I think these EPs along with one or two additional songs – in particular 'Tapes & Money' - would have produced a much better album.
I would urge anyone to see TEED live, as he gives an excellent live performance. And he has dancing dinosaurs on stage with him.
Sunday, 14 April 2013
Daughter - If You Leave
Recommended by Bex:
If you are not familiar with Elena Tonra, Igor Haefeli and Remi Aguilella, collectively known as Daughter, I encourage you remedy that today.
I admire every artist on the 4AD label. Out of the many great bands signed, I would cite Cocteau Twins as the most prolific and ethereal. When I saw them, Elena reminded me of a more articulate Elizabeth Fraser (not that I don't love her made-up words).
They performed in March at a small concert in Rise Records, whose mailing list I highly recommend. The band then took the time to meet fans and sign items. Increasingly acclaimed and thoughtful trio.
If you are not familiar with Elena Tonra, Igor Haefeli and Remi Aguilella, collectively known as Daughter, I encourage you remedy that today.
I admire every artist on the 4AD label. Out of the many great bands signed, I would cite Cocteau Twins as the most prolific and ethereal. When I saw them, Elena reminded me of a more articulate Elizabeth Fraser (not that I don't love her made-up words).
They performed in March at a small concert in Rise Records, whose mailing list I highly recommend. The band then took the time to meet fans and sign items. Increasingly acclaimed and thoughtful trio.
Friday, 5 April 2013
Little Dragon - Little Dragon
Recommended by Bex:
This is one of my all-time favourite releases. It also verifies something I refer to as debut theory, where the first album is usually the best.
I heard 'Twice' for the first time in my car and ordered the album the next day. I had the pleasure of meeting the band at a gig in March 2009. They were very friendly, signed a flyer for the event, and seemed flattered to have a fanbase.
This is one of my all-time favourite releases. It also verifies something I refer to as debut theory, where the first album is usually the best.
I heard 'Twice' for the first time in my car and ordered the album the next day. I had the pleasure of meeting the band at a gig in March 2009. They were very friendly, signed a flyer for the event, and seemed flattered to have a fanbase.
Monday, 1 April 2013
SBTRKT - SBTRKT
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SBTRKT (pronounced 'subtract') is the project of DJ Aaron Jerome. The name refers to Jerome's desire to remove himself from the process and let the music do the talking.
Having released singles and EPs since 2009, collaborating with the likes of Sampha and Jessie Ware (who I saw perform live in March), this is his first full length album with this project.
SBTRKT (pronounced 'subtract') is the project of DJ Aaron Jerome. The name refers to Jerome's desire to remove himself from the process and let the music do the talking.
Having released singles and EPs since 2009, collaborating with the likes of Sampha and Jessie Ware (who I saw perform live in March), this is his first full length album with this project.
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