Album of the week

cosmiccobra2 said:(...) absolutely gorgeous and right up my alley (...)

Also, give this album a listen, if you haven't already.

Since we've got some new people stepping up to suggest stuff (welcome! 👋),
there should be plenty more coming our way, especially since our average is sitting at around 13 or 14 right now.
Puky and I decided to let the voting run through Friday and Saturday.

I'll be posting the poll around midnight, and it'll stay open for 48 hours.

As for the next suggestion... I haven't really decided yet.
It might be something a little underwhelming, though, because I just won't have the time to write much this week... 🤦

Ciccone Youth—that really made my day. What an absolute classic of an album! 🎉

I mean, where would I even get with life if I had to listen to every single suggested album from start to finish before deciding which one gets my vote. I really don't have the time to sit through a whole Department record just to realize halfway through that it’s not my vibe—even though it was pretty obvious after about three seconds of the first track 😁. So, I usually just give a few songs per album a quick spin, just to see if anything actually catches my ear, and then I split my votes among the most interesting picks. Though, if something specifically grabs me—like, say, Joan—then I'll listen to that whole album regardless of what the poll says.

Here's one for me too...
(Honestly, I'm kind of surprised nobody suggested he go solo sooner.)

A bit of one of the biggest voices in modern rock—this album is calmer, with some colder tones:

I think I might have posted Mark Lanegan and Isobel Campbell - Ballad of the Broken Seas once before, but it didn't really catch on.

Or maybe I just thought about posting it and then changed my mind at the last second for something else.

Roy Harper - Stormcock (1971)

Tracklist: 1. Hors d'Oeuvres 8:37
2. The Same Old Rock 12:24
3. One Man Rock and Roll Band 7:23
4. Me and My Woman 13:01

Look, I’m just gonna stay in my own lane here and throw this out there—whatever, let it land or don't—but I've been spinning this record non-stop lately. Honestly? There’s something about this claustrophobic vibe that just hits different for me. It's perfect. 😍

Hey there! What's up? Hey, EBubbyB! 🙂Ugh, I really need to step up my game and actually participate in the discussions about the Eurovision theme song. 😁

I say, I’m totally on board with the suggestion to get those votes in by Saturday—let’s just make sure we actually get through everything, or at least most of it, before then! 😁

Broadcast - The Noise Made By People (2000)



Tracklist: 01 Long Was The Year
Tracklist: 02 Unchanging Window
Tracklist item number three: Minus One.
04 Come on Let's Go
05 Echo's Answer
Tracklist item number six—Tower of Our Tuning.
Tracklist: 07 Papercuts
09 look Outside
09 Look Outside
Tracklist item number ten—"Until Then."
Tracklist item 11—City in Progress.
Tracklist item 12: Dead The Long Year

GZA - Liquid Swords (1995)



Album tracklist
Duel Of The Iron Mic
Living In The World Today
Gold
Cold World
Labels
4th Chamber
Shadowboxin'
Hell's Wind Staff
Killah Hills 10304
Investigative Reports
Swordsman
I Gotcha Back

Is this another masterpiece that actually tops Wu's 36 Chambers? 🤔

And here is probably the last album recommendation for now—because honestly, it’s never too late for some funk. Before I dive into this one, I have to give a shout-out to most of you; this week has been absolutely killer with all the classics and underrated gems being thrown around. It’s been an incredibly strong week 👍

Sly and the Family Stone - there's a Riot Goin' on (1971)



It’s a slightly darker, more devilish take on funk, but it still has that groove that keeps you moving. I hope you find at least one track on here to dance to during these fall days.

We’ve got 14 albums and exactly 48 hours to listen through and pick just one winner...
🙂

...let the games begin!

I honestly don't get why the poll drops right at midnight tonight...🤔🙄

Look at Post #2046 from last Friday morning at 3:42 AM. That’s when Dennis Hall41 suggested J. Mitchell - Blue, which got added to Friday morning's poll and ended up winning.

So, here I am, sitting down at my computer at 2:39 AM (local time) hoping to submit my suggestion for tomorrow morning—or whenever the list goes live. But instead, I find this: it feels like the goalposts are being moved every five minutes just because someone had a sudden thought. It's pretty frustrating, really.

The rule should be simple: we always allow the winner's album to be posted within about ten days, but when someone tries to drop a suggestion a few hours after midnight, sometimes it sticks and sometimes it doesn't. It's inconsistent.😁

We really ought to respect the fact that some of us operate on a completely different biological clock than others. We aren't all programmed to be early birds.☕

Anyway, I'm going to post my suggestion now, and I'm politely asking that it gets included starting tomorrow morning, just like last time. Otherwise, the whole system feels a bit broken.

Look, you're free to say whatever you want, but maybe walk me through your reasoning a bit more...

I get what some of these songs are about. I’m not going to dive deep into the whole rape topic, though; I have a few women close to me who have actually dealt with that personally, so it’s not exactly news to me. 😢

As for her, I just don't find the lyrics convincing. Even the songwriting on 'Silent All These Years' feels weak to me—it just doesn't sit right. This is my first time listening, so maybe I’m totally missing the point or getting it all wrong, but that part just isn't working for me... Musically speaking, I'll say it again, the album is excellent.

She understands the relationship between form and substance—and she does it so well you can practically feel it. It’s like painting with a piano; there are these vocal modulations and little sonic mini-dramas at play. There’s a certain baroque quality to it, reminiscent of Tracy Chapman, not to mention Kate. All things considered, that CD was a solid hit, and this one isn't much of a step down.

I’m rooting for a solo win for let it bleed.

I’m with you on Under the pink being a slightly better album when it comes to the lyrics (pretty good year & Yes, Anastasia 🙏), but honestly? That piano work running through the whole of Little Earthquakes is just pure magic. I had to throw that one out there.

Yeah, the piano work on this is seriously interesting! 👍
I also dig how
Arthur Brown6 modulates upward.
Alright then, fair enough. I guess you guys have actually convinced me to give 'Under the Pink' a spin, so we'll see.
Usually, I just prefer combing through an artist's entire discography; you eventually stumble upon some real gems that way...

cosmiccobra2 said:I'm rooting for let IT Bleed to come out on top as a standalone masterpiece.

+1

Just wanted to weigh in on this...

They just don't have a voice.
Gavin Bryars - The Sinking of The Titanic
Two tracks here present some intriguing concepts, but unfortunately, neither hits the mark in terms of actual quality. There is just far too much melodrama and sentimentality involved. It’s a bit of a letdown.

Ciccone Youth – The Whitey album (1988)
I get what they were going for. I really do. But honestly? It just falls short. This might work as a fun little side project for die-hard Sonic Youth fans, but if you're looking for an album that offers a truly rewarding listening experience, it’s just not there.

Ministry - The Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Taste (1989)
I really dig this band, but the production on this record feels pretty chaotic. You can actually hear it in the mix; even though the quality stays fairly consistent throughout, the album struggles to feel like one cohesive piece of work. Don't get me wrong, the heavy experimentation with different styles isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it just doesn't quite click the way it could have.

Bajaga i Instruktori - Prodavnica Tajni (1988)
Yeah, Bajaga Tori Amos. 🤣

Tori Amos - Little Earthquakes (1992)
I think she’s an incredibly talented musician, but I struggle to fully "connect" with her. I can't quite put my finger on why, though it might be because there's a certain calculated coldness to her work. To me, Kate Bush remains in a league of her own, both for her and for everyone else.

MonoNeon - my Feelings be Peeling
It’s a bit hard to pin down, but in a strange way, it’s totally fine.

Alice Cooper - Trash (1989)
I'll pass, honestly. I’ve never been a fan of anything tied to the glam rock or glam metal scene. To me, those glamovac types are the biggest embarrassment to the legacy of rock and metal music.

Candy Claws - Ceres & Calypso in The Deep time (2013)
This album is surprisingly solid. Almost every track features a catchy melody that’s genuinely fun to listen to. My only critique is that the arrangements can feel a bit cluttered at times, which occasionally drowns out the music itself. That said, the cover art is absolutely stunning.

Mark Lanegan & Duke Garwood - Black Pudding (2013)
This is some solid acoustic material, ranging from slow-burn instrumentals to acoustic rock with a clear blues influence. The guitar work is technically impressive, and the vocals are smooth, creating a really pleasant, laid-back vibe. It gets a little repetitive at times, though—some tracks feel too similar, so I think the tracklist would have worked better if they had shuffled the order to keep things more dynamic.

Roy Harper - Stormcock (1971)
Harper is truly something else. While the album feels dark and the lyrics can lean toward the unsettling at times, it doesn't come across as depressing. The guitar playing from Roy is very good. It’s not overly produced, which works; he has a fantastic voice that fits this kind of acoustic music perfectly.

Broadcast - The Noise Made by People (2000)
I'm really struggling to find my footing with this album. Just when a melody starts heading in a promising direction, it gets abruptly cut short by some random, jarring chord that completely kills the vibe. It’s like driving down a smooth highway only to hit a sudden, massive pothole right when you're enjoying the view.

They have a voice.
Rolling Stones - let IT Bleed (1969)
When it comes to the Rolling Stones, *let IT Bleed* and *Exile on Main street* are easily my top two favorites. You really have to give credit to the incredible session musicians who helped shape those records; having players like Ry Cooder, Ian Stewart, Leon Russell, ali Kooper, and Nicky Hopkins involved made all the difference. And honestly, Merry Clayton’s vocals on "Gimme Shelter" are legendary—it’s easily one of the absolute peaks of 1960s music.

GZA - Liquid Swords (1995)
For me personally, albums like Tupac's Me Against the World/All Eyez on Me, A Tribe Called Quest's Midnight Marauders, and Mobb Deep's The Infamous stand out as the absolute best hip hop records of the 90s. GZA, often referred to as the Genius, was simply a master of technical skill and lyrical depth. With "Liquid Swords," he shuts down any debate by delivering a dark, gritty masterpiece about human decay that features some of the most profound prose ever written in rap history.

I’d love to give more votes, but it’s just not possible when these two albums are at least a tier above the third and fourth picks on this list—and they're two tiers above the rest, or three tiers above those bottom-tier albums.

Nathan Murphy said:Candy Claws - Ceres & Calypso in the Deep Time (2013)
This album is surprisingly good—really. Almost every track has this catchy melody that's just fun to listen to. I guess some songs get a little cluttered at times, which maybe takes away from the music slightly, but still. The cover art is honestly amazing.

I liked this one too 👍

Hey mods, just a heads-up—looks like Crow89 is out here ripping off other people's writing again. Just kidding. Mostly. ☕

Maybe it’s just me or some other critic—I don't know—but saying a Roy Harperov work is "underdeveloped"—of all things to say—is pretty wild, even if I'm not trying to back up that label.😁

https://rateyourmusic.com/release/al...ock/reviews/1/

user "ninefeetunderground", review date: 06.11.2007.

"The atmosphere gets thick and murky, and the lyrics can lean toward the unhinged, yet it doesn't feel heavy or depressing.

The guitar playing fra Roy is very good. Nothing flashy or over-the-top, but there’s some brilliant picking if you actually pay attention. His voice is perfect for this kind of acoustic work—haunting, lovely, and occasionally carrying a sharp, venomous edge."