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Participants Amanda Robinson4Michelle Howard2Jessica Morris6Noah Roberts46Maria BarnesDennis Hall41Gerald Jackson48Ashley Grant66analogbear40Jason MendozaNancy Carter43quietbison86Lisa Davis46redorca21cosmiccobra2Arthur Brown6Charles Ramos4Jason White17Dennis Martin6Scott Hall5brightwolf48redbear12Kenneth Price6Henry Campbell5 …
urbanheron4 urbanheron4 Active Member
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joined Mar 2022
#681 ·
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James - One man Clapping godina

Year: 1988.
Genre: alternative indie rock, live album

1. Chain mail
2. Sandman ( Hup-Springs )
3. Whoops
4. Riders
5. Leaking
6. Why sol Close
7. Johnny Yen
8. Scarecrow
9. ara you Ready
10. Really hard 11.
11. Burned 12.
12. Stutter
Amanda Robinson4 Amanda Robinson4 Active MemberOP
159 messages
joined Nov 2014
#682 ·
Charles Ramos4 said:If you guys don't mind, I'm gonna save my spot for analogbear40 since it looks like they won't get their suggestion in on time anyway. I'll just hold onto mine for one of the next polls instead! Seeing all these cool ideas actually makes my decision way easier... 🙂

Sure thing! We'll save the 10th slot for analogbear40, assuming they don't show up for number nine. 🙂
urbanheron4 urbanheron4 Active Member
56 messages
joined Mar 2022
#683 ·
There have been weeks where we saw fewer than 10 albums. Honestly, why shouldn't some weeks see more than 10 if there’s enough interest?
Amanda Robinson4 Amanda Robinson4 Active MemberOP
159 messages
joined Nov 2014
#684 ·
Fair enough. We started out with more than five suggestions, so pushing for over ten would’ve just felt forced. I mean, sure, letting people vote on multiple options definitely helps smooth things over, but let's be real—interest levels aren't exactly through the roof either...

Alright, look, the average number of posts per current album is actually trending up, which is great news! But it still feels like a lot of folks just want to drop a suggestion and run, rather than actually hanging out in the threads. Our whole goal was to make voting feel less like a rigid rule and more like a shared activity where nothing is being shoved down anyone's throat from the top down. Basically, the first ten were just a "first come, first served" kind of deal...

Still, I'd love to see even more people getting the chance to kick off their own threads. If that happens, I could easily just pull back my own suggestion whenever...
analogbear40 analogbear40 Member
20 messages
joined Nov 2013
#685 ·
...I was just about to mention that the suggestion was posted on Thursday at 12:01 AM—which is absolutely brilliant—only to realize... wait, there were actually two more posted even earlier before midnight...😁

Man, if only we had that much agility or enthusiasm when it comes to the actual posts and discussions... though, let's be honest, mostly just on the topics that catch my eye...😵
analogbear40 analogbear40 Member
20 messages
joined Nov 2013
#686 ·
Fields of The Nephilim - Elizium (1990)

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Tracklisting

1 (dead but Dreaming ) 1:28
2 for Her light 3:01
3 AT The Gates of Silent Memory 8:24
4 (Paradise Regained) 2:29
5 Submission 8:28 6 Sumerland
6 What Dreams May Come ) 11:09 7 Wail of Sumer 6:24 8 and There will Your Heart be Also 7:37
7 Credits Artwork [ Back Sleeve image and Inner Bag Details by ] – Sheer Faith design
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Credits

Artwork [Back Sleeve Image And Inner Bag Details By] – Sheer Faith
Design – Chris Bigg (2), Sheer Faith
Engineer – Andy Jackson
Keyboards [Additional Keyboards] – Jon Carin
Lyrics by – McCoy*
performer [All Music Performed by] – The Nephilim*
Performer [The Nephilim ara] – McCoy*, Wright*, Wright*, Yates*, Pettitt*
Photography By [Front Sleeve Photography By] – Beverley Carruthers
Producer – Andy Jackson, The Nephilim*
Written-By [ All Tracks Written by ] – The Nephilim * Sumerland

Sumerland (promo video)

for Her light ( One (promo video)

......this is an album you really need to experience from start to finish..... because that's the only way its unique atmosphere truly hits home.....
redbear12 redbear12 Active Member
61 messages
joined Apr 2023
#687 ·
Hildur Guđnadottir

žanr : dark ambient EDIT

EDIT: Pretty sure I'm the last one here, so technically nobody else should be posting after me per the rules😁

As for the genre, I'd say we're looking at dark ambient. If anyone thinks it's something else, let me know and set me straight.
Lisa Davis46 Lisa Davis46 Member
20 messages
joined Aug 2010
#688 ·
And then redbear12 just drops this at the end.
That soundtrack she did is actually incredible...

You're the last one. 🙂
Lisa Davis46 Lisa Davis46 Member
20 messages
joined Aug 2010
#689 ·
I listened to a fair amount of Hildur Guđnadottir-Chernobyl after she picked up that Emmy last year... and then maybe a Grammy or something like that later on.

Hildur actually used field recordings as the foundation for building her compositions. I was reading about how she did it—she went out to the actual site of the nuclear plant to capture authentic sounds; frequencies, wails, water dripping, that heavy atmosphere... all while working with Chris Watson, who captures those incredibly subtle (and quiet, hidden) nature sounds for David Attenborough documentaries...

So, I’m not really sure how to label the genre. It’s got industrial elements because things like clanging metal or creaking doors become part of the music, there's electronica and classical, and definitely ambient... yet it feels clean and minimal. But she managed to create music that powerfully recreates the feeling of that specific space (and the disaster itself), which I thought was just fantastic. It reminded me of Arvo Pärt quite a few times. It speaks to me.
Jason Mendoza Jason Mendoza Member
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joined Jul 2021
#690 ·
redbear12 said:Hildur Guđnadottir

žanr : dark ambient EDIT

EDIT: I think I’m the last one here, and according to the rules, nobody else should be posting after me. 😁

As far as the genre goes, I’d personally call it dark ambient. If anyone out there thinks it actually falls under something else, feel free to set me straight.

Yeah, this is dark ambient, no question about it. I used to spin a ton of Lustmord back in the day, and honestly, this hits very similar notes. I’ve always had a soft spot for this kind of music; it’s just so incredibly atmospheric.

When it comes to the overall vibe of Chernobyl, I can't help but feel it’s actually pretty similar to the movie Variola Vera.I've been sitting here staring at this video, trying to wrap my head around why it hits so hard, and honestly, it’s that specific kind of atmospheric weight you only get from certain eras of production. It reminds me of those late nights driving through the outskirts of Chicago when the city lights just fade into nothingness and it's just you and the hum of the engine. There's a texture here that feels intentional, almost heavy, like you can feel the air thickening as the track progresses. I remember listening to something similar back in college during one of those brutal winters where the silence in the dorm was almost deafening, and this carries that same sense of isolation. It isn't just background noise; it demands you sit with it, even if that discomfort is exactly what makes it work. Some people might find it too much, too dense, but I think that’s where the beauty lies—in that refusal to be easy or shallow.The subject matter hits close to home, and honestly, the movie is incredible. If you haven't seen it yet, do yourself a favor and go watch it. It's a must-see.
brightwolf48 brightwolf48 Member
22 messages
joined Jun 2013
#691 ·
analogbear40 said:....I just wanted to say that the suggestion posted on Thursday at midnight was actually brilliant, but then I realized...... there were two even earlier ones right before midnight......😁

If only we saw this kind of agility—or enthusiasm, really—in the actual posts and discussions... though, naturally, it usually only happens in the threads that happen to interest me specifically......😵

When I was awake😁 But I try not to throw out suggestions every single week, so please don't hold that against me.🙂
analogbear40 analogbear40 Member
20 messages
joined Nov 2013
#692 ·
James's album from 1989 is such an interesting pick, especially since they scored way bigger hits later on with Laid and Seven i Gold Mother.
urbanheron4 urbanheron4 Active Member
56 messages
joined Mar 2022
#693 ·
I was actually aiming for their early 80s era on purpose. By the time they hit Goldman Sachs, they were already massive. This live album only had a tiny print run because they were struggling with funding, so it’s become a bit of a holy grail for fans. I initially thought about picking Stutter, but this set pulls tracks from both of their first albums, making it a solid retrospective of their early years. Some of the older stuff isn't as widely known, which makes it worth a listen—there are some gems in there. They sound different here; more of a folk vibe, a bit rawer and more original before the heavy production took over. You can also link the whole thing back to the Madchester scene, the Hacienda era, and that entire movement. It’s similar to how people talk about the Stone Roses, but this specific period of American music is so fascinating it could easily fill several books.

Gerald Jackson48 Gerald Jackson48 Active Member
125 messages
joined Jun 2018
#694 ·
Since Saint Nicholas is right around the corner, I'm passing out a little something to everyone. 😛
Amanda Robinson4 Amanda Robinson4 Active MemberOP
159 messages
joined Nov 2014
#695 ·
Mezzanine it is 👍 For our fiftieth album, we're diving into Massive Attack, which is absolutely huge 👋

Gerald Jackson48 said:Since Saint Nicholas is coming up fast, drinks on me for everyone! 😛

I can only imagine what kind of madness is waiting for us this Christmas... 😛
Charles Ramos4 Charles Ramos4 Member
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joined May 2022
#696 ·
urbanheron4 said:I was actually aiming for their earlier era back in the '80s—on purpose. By the time they released Goldie, they were already huge. This live album was only pressed in tiny quantities because they were struggling with funding, so it’s become a bit of a holy grail for fans. I initially thought about picking Stutter, but this one pulls tracks from both of those first albums, so it feels like a solid retrospective of their early years. Some of the older songs aren't as widely known, which makes them interesting to dig into, and there are some really great tracks here too. They sound a bit different—more of a folk vibe, maybe a little rawer and more original before the big production polish took over. You could even link the whole vibe to Seattle Grunge or Studio 54. It reminds me of The Stone Roses recently, but it's just such a fascinating period of music history that you could write entire books on it.


Regardless of the poll itself, I was listening to them just yesterday and they're honestly great 👍 I'll probably dive into the other albums people are mentioning too—might find something worth checking out.
urbanheron4 urbanheron4 Active Member
56 messages
joined Mar 2022
#697 ·
Here’s another take on Sunday Morning from that Velvet Underground record that almost took the top spot. Massive Attack never really touched 😁



The whole concert is solid, assuming you haven't had your fill of James yet.
analogbear40 analogbear40 Member
20 messages
joined Nov 2013
#698 ·
It feels like I’m stuck in some kind of haze right now, but I think Mezzanine might actually be the last Massive Attack album I truly sat down and listened to. It probably makes sense, though—back then, they were practically staples on my daily rotation. They were easily one of those heavy hitters you just couldn't escape.
quietbison86 quietbison86 Active Member
81 messages
joined May 2024
#699 ·
Man, I can't believe Massive Attack actually beat out Velvet Underground 😢
Arthur Brown6 Arthur Brown6 Newcomer
2 messages
joined Feb 2019
#700 ·
Terry Riley - The Harp of New Albion (1986)

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