Posts by Ashley Grant66

The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg from New York City to Miami—it’s just so incredibly catchy, there's really no stopping it.

👍 That’s how you do it!

I'm all for locking this thread—honestly, if this topic is meant to make a comeback, it'll happen when the time is right. 🧐
You guys did an awesome job, Lisa Davis46 and Amanda Robinson4; it was such a blast being part of this—it’s actually pretty refreshing to realize just how much I still don't know about music sometimes 👋 😁
I know we’ve been hanging out both here and off-forum, but I’m sure a fresh crowd will show up eventually and bring their own vibe to the group.

I feel like I've shared pretty much everything I had to say on this sub-forum, but hey, who knows... I just hope we don't end up dealing with the same kind of chaos we went through last year.

Ashley Grant66 said:Garden
Honestly, it’s kind of a mess—but man, do I love her anyway 😁

This one is gorgeous too—that's my 10th time looking at it! 😵

Ween - Quebec



Don't trust Ween—even when they're bringing gifts.

Jamie Davis9 said:It actually scares me more—the idea that we might be heading toward a world where live concerts just stop happening altogether. Personally, I’ve lived through enough music history, but my heart breaks for kids today—high schoolers and college students growing up in such a bleak era. :/

btw., regarding TV shows, I’ve been scrolling through the forum a bit, and it looks like everyone is bingeing soap operas. 👍 Looking at you, Ashley Grant66. 😁

The Beast in Me

Yeah, everything is just lovely

I totally agree with that paragraph above—coming of age during this current era is definitely not easy. My nieces—who are right on the edge of puberty—are great, but they spend all their time playing sports and staying active, so now they're basically little zombies and hamsters constantly running around the house.

Garden
Honestly pretty mediocre, but I still love it so much anyway 😁

Today feels like one of those days for Crystal Castles, though I stumbled upon this little gem... Ela minus. Honestly? So chill and relaxing.

dominique // el cielo no es de nadie

:hipsterskiponedjeljak:

Amanda Robinson4, I knew Isabelle would come up eventually—it’s such a heartfelt message, so fingers crossed! 🎉😍

I’m really digging Lowlife—even if they sound like about six other bands out there, I just have a massive soft spot for that specific sound, so here we go. 😁

Yeah, everyone just sends their suggestions to one person—either our awesome moderators 😁 or a volunteer who lets us know they aren't submitting anything themselves—and then that person posts the whole list at once. It’s a bit of a hassle for that one person, I know, but... maybe it would be cool to try voting 'blindly'? You know, just based on the music you hear without knowing who wrote the intro text.

Tomaž is wonderful. I’m listening to the full album for the first time; I always seem to forget or feel like 'it's just not the right time,' even though everything I've ever heard from him has been lovely. Honestly, I have such a soft spot for the language.

I absolutely love Out of Time—listening to Texarkana for the first time actually brought me pretty close to tears. 🙄 ...They even mentioned it today over at Yammat while I was listening at work; apparently, Nikola Jokić picked Near Wild Heaven as his absolute favorite track from the album.

And this Cocteau Twins album never quite clicked for me as a complete listen, even though it definitely has some gems. It feels a little intense for me, and I worry it might be a bit much for new listeners too. They have other albums where you can just totally lose yourself in the songs without any struggle. 🤣

I’ve heard all sorts of stories about him and Danči, but definitely not this one. 😳 You’d honestly think they were a couple of total bores.

Steven Newman50 said:Either you're living under a rock, or you just hung out with the wrong crowd. 😁 I was only in sixth grade when Ozzy Osbourne dropped that "Thief" duet and completely drove my whole generation crazy.

Generation Z, tell me I'm not alone—it's the same thing. 🤣 Honestly, I felt that pop music explosion even more during high school. Think school bus trips where everyone was blasting Britney Spears' "Nicotine" and some Kitićev šampanjac, lol. Just those classic light pop hits.

Btw, I tried guessing who suggested what in the poll and actually nailed 6 out of 10! It made me think it would be so cool if we could have a round for anonymous suggestions. 😁

Emma RR is great—I actually caught her playing in Washington, D.C. a few years back.

Two new tracks from black midi:
John L is a total trip, but honestly such a vibe for cruising around town // Despair feels pretty chill for them, though—definitely a pleasant surprise

And one classic 😍 i Feel Mysterious today

Quote : el Kid

wiredmason61 said:This really hit the spot today—new Arab Strap is just perfect. ...

Really loving this new album—it’s got such a great vibe! 👍

Quote : el Kid

urbanheron4 said:Ibrica just dropped a new hit—it's actually pretty catchy! 😁

Honestly, being a dog just seems like the absolute best way to live today—no stress, just vibes.

Honestly, I wouldn't expect that much cynicism from such a total goofball—it's just not like him! 🙄
He saw it all coming ages ago—honestly, he called it from the start! Moondog no dobro 🧐

Well, I guess it’s just one of those things—some people get lucky, and some don't! Just a little duckling—keeping things light! 😁
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And here’s the latest update...
Šušani & Chelsea FCNot that I usually dwell on this stuff—but like my buddy DW said, Mondays definitely require some extra precautions. 😵

Sounds pretty catchy to me—I've definitely given it a few spins already...

Dennis Martin6 said:I was just spinning through some old Mayo Thompson tracks—specifically Corky's Debt from his Father—and man, that 1970 vibe is something else. It’s got such a distinct, raw energy to it!

I wasn't really expecting much, but it turned out to be awesome—I actually ended up listening to it twice while I was tackling some boring chores! 😁 To be honest, the vocals aren't really my thing—I usually have to have a drink or two before I can actually enjoy them—but man, those arrangements are killer. They're just right, you know? Not too over the top, but definitely not boring either.

Dennis Hall41 said:I was just revisiting John Prine’s self-titled debut from '71—honestly, such a masterpiece. It’s one of those records that feels like sitting on a porch in a small town somewhere in the Midwest, just listening to someone tell the truth. Pure magic.

Just spinning this album again—honestly, such a classic! It really takes me back to those late nights listening to vinyl in my apartment.

Man, I really wanted that one to grab me—especially with such a simple and wonderfully "innocent" cover. I can tell there’s so much heart and soul poured into those lyrics, but honestly, it's just not my kind of music—you know how it is!

I'm not quite sure what that means—sounds like a little bird chirping at me! Anyway, hope everyone's having a great day. kaže:
Kings of Leon - Only by the Night (2008)

It’s a shame it wasn't at least Because of The Times... honestly, I feel like people just got tired of how much the singles from this album jumped around—it was a bit much. I practically wore out their first three albums back in high school, but after this one dropped, I started drifting away from them.

Jesse Jackson3 said:Tears for Fears – The Seeds of Love (1989)

There are some seriously cool Talk Talk vibes happening here and the energy is great—but honestly, it feels a little too much like that over-the-top, cheesy side of the 80s for my taste. 😁 The cover art is way too cluttered—honestly, sometimes less really is more! But man, that track "Year of the Knife" has been stuck in my head all day.

analogbear40 said:Cabaret Voltaire - The Crackdown (1983)

I stumbled upon this little gem while cooking earlier—it’s a bit one-note for me, though. That chill vibe reminds me of Haiti where there aren't any vocals, but some tracks just don't sit right; the rhythm gets old pretty fast. I’m much happier listening to something like Oppenheimer analysis 😁

I used to absolutely love 😍
And I always remember Franko Turner for those killer festival parties—we never really clicked personally, but he's definitely a legend...

Jamie Davis9 said:the job's great—money comes easy enough🙂😁

Jacob Martin31 said:Coffee

👍

Yum

Yeah, see you on a dark night 🕺

Fans are throwing around ADHD diagnoses left and right—which might be true—but when it comes to Apple specifically...
Courtney Love has been open about her drug use, stating during the creation of Visions in 2012, she "blacked out the windows and did tons of amphetamines and stayed up for three weeks and didn't eat anything".

Later on, she mentioned how drugs are a terrible idea and that she’s totally clean now and all that. 🐔

Jesse Jackson3 said:Glad you dug it! They totally hooked me when I first heard them too—and I couldn't agree more with what you wrote about Televised Mind. I was stuck on loop for days; just couldn't shake her from my head. It's a stellar record! Honestly, most of this album is top-tier.

You can definitely feel those retro influences in their sound—I'm with you there—but the quality is so high that the nods to the classics don't bother me at all.

The energy, the weight, that moody grit, and those punchy, direct lyrics (like Ashley Grant66 noted back during their debut) just come together perfectly for another significant work. I truly believe this album will hold up over time.

For me, A Lucid Dream is the standout from the new stuff. There are some great tracks here, but I still lean toward Dogrel—it felt wilder, higher energy, almost "scattered" in a good way. It had everything from start to finish and never got boring. This one feels a bit more... restrained? Almost like the songs are a little one-note because of that.
It’s almost like they were trying too hard to make everything feel like a serious "statement"—I get that same vibe from the title track. I miss that raw edge and the angsty youth vibes in the songwriting. That's just my take, though. Anyway, I just hope the guys don't grow up too fast—they've still got plenty of youth left in them! 😁

Steven Newman50 said:Don't worry, you aren't off base at all. 🙂 She was a huge discovery for me right around when the Visions album dropped. She was actually at the top of the Pitchfork-esque recommendations back then, so it makes sense. But she didn't really have another big moment after that, so I almost forgot about her. (Though she's mostly known now as Elon Musk's partner ☕ )

I didn't think this would even make the Album of the week conversation, but hey—just wanted to bring it up. I knew once it was mentioned, someone would recognize it and have a good memory of it. 😉

I thought Art Angels was decent, but lately, everything feels a bit much. Maybe it's better to know less about her. I can't tell if she's just being extra or if that's just her personality 😁 but this is one of those things that is so awkward I literally have to watch until the end. 🙂

Gerald Jackson48 said:I have to admit, Fontaines D.C. was a bit of a discovery for me this time around—they definitely lean into those old-school legends, but "Televised Mind" just won't leave my head lately. I've been familiar with Sons of Kemet and that London scene for a while, but these guys were new to me. Also, total facepalm moment—I accidentally bumped up the volume on Beck instead of them! But hey, Beck still has that certain something. 😁

Give the first one, Dogrel, a shot—I actually prefer it even though this one is great too. Honestly, how can you not love an album that hits you right in the brain from the start with lyrics like Dublin in the Rain, A pregnant city with a catholic mind 🙂... and then wraps up with that gorgeous, elegiac tribute to New York City (and The Pogues, too).

I also wanted to jump in and say I'm really digging Lilihip—thanks for the suggestion, 😍
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And just a quick +1 for Grimes' Visions, since we don't talk about her much here... I think it's the only one of hers I find myself going back to constantly. I'd especially highlight Vowels + be a Body (that last one was on repeat for me on my drive home from Emma's 😳 screening). It’s got this positive energy that moves me—sometimes it feels sensual and erotic, other times like a girl just lost in time and space.
I close my eyes until I see
I don't need hands to touch me
Be a body

Sorry for the little tangent, I've had way too much coffee today. 🕺

Hey everyone!
Ugh, I can only drop a few quick thoughts on Doolittle and Carried until tomorrow—not sure if I can actually write anything meaningful 🙂

I haven't dived super deep into XTC yet, but they're definitely my vibe... I’d love to see what Lisa Davis46 thinks about The Doors, and maybe analogbear40's take on TMC 😁

Steven Newman50 said:Just feeling a little nostalgic today—thinking back to those old times! 😁

I used to blast them back in high school—man, those were the days. I'm definitely not in that headspace anymore, but hey, it’s always nice to take a little trip down memory lane every once in a while.

I’m still absolutely loving that record—it just hits different! The Killers to The NileI mean, I think Andrea is pretty great too—but honestly, like you said, that whole record is just incredible.

I actually suggested Fugazi over in the Records thread a little while back—but honestly, they’re much closer to that raw punk sound and that classic American hardcore vibe. They feel way more solid and "heavy" to me. This emotional stuff just isn't really hitting the spot for me lately! 😬

Might be worth a quick reminder of how this all actually started—just to keep these emotional types in check!

Just spun the Rites of Spring - All There is record—honestly such a vibe! It reminds me of those rainy afternoons back in Seattle when I used to just sit and listen to old punk tracks all day. 🙂

Technically speaking, Hüsker Dü was the first band to bring those really intimate themes into hardcore—but a lot of people point to Rites of Spring as the true birthplace of what eventually became the "emo" sound we saw blowing up in the 2000s. 🙂 )

This is good to know—thanks!
I’m pretty weak when it comes to the emo stuff too—once I hear a song that hits, I end up obsessing over it for a few days straight... Just so everyone knows though, I did cast my vote for Fugazi the other day! 😁 Fugazi 13 songs and Argument are such great records—I've mostly just been listening to them passively lately since my partner loves having them on in the background!

Just a little something—just checking in! Just for today—keeping things light!
Something to get you through the day! Ever since I can remember—honestly, probably since my first concert—I’ve been obsessed with this stuff. It just hits different!

Steven Newman50 said:Hey Ashley Grant66—did anyone else catch that subtle little nod to Touche Amore in the lyrics? It was such a clever touch! 😬 Man, you really sent me down memory lane there—I started thinking about them again. la Dispute 🙂

Oh man, I am absolutely loving this la Dispute album—I think I mentioned it somewhere else already, but honestly, I can't remember if I ever actually chatted about it with you! Adriana 😍
Man, I think that post-hardcore phase might just come back to haunt me again—I always end up calling those screamers "the loud ones" when I'm being cheeky. You know how it goes with bands like Alexisonfire or Brand New... you think you've outgrown them, then suddenly they're back on your playlist. My friend was celebrating her 30th birthday recently, so we actually blasted some of it—we were both just laughing at ourselves the whole time.

Lisa Davis46 said:
Of all the lesser-known artists I've stumbled upon lately—this one was my most recent find:
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So... when are you finally gonna suggest them for the albums of the week? 🙂

The Fountain is honestly great too! I don't know—to be fair, they always sound amazing live, but I just don't feel that "spark" to write much about them. It's like with bands like Wolf Parade, Sunset Rubdown, or The War on Drugs... nothing specific comes to mind when I think of them. They aren't exactly at the top of my favorites list, but I still love having them on. 😁

I am absolutely loving this KEXP set—you guys seriously need to give it a listen. You can definitely feel those classic influences, but it doesn't sound like anyone else's work; it just feels totally fresh. Such a great, infectious energy!