Album of the week

A few quick thoughts squeezed in between kneeling before the Virgin Mary of Bistar—just a little thanks for last night's blue miracle:

Frank Turner — listened to this one track about some British guy using a French kiss to seduce a Persian girl. Honestly, just reading that makes me think the guy’s a total creep 🙈

John Prine — the first two tracks are hilarious. Really solid stuff.

Cassandra Jenkins — pretty much the same vibe as Gainsbourg last week. Tasteful, smooth, polite. I can totally see this playing in some Madison Avenue ad agency run by a high-end lover or in an architecture firm where everyone wears nothing but black.

Tears for Fears — perverse, pompous, and pathetic—eventually crossing the line into straight-up parody. It's basically my decadent anthem.

Šarlo — I still stand by my take that this is one of those overhyped "classics" from the American New Wave era. Their best work was definitely on 'Paket Aranžman'.

Honestly, it’s either too sharp or just plain dull... it's one of those albums I respect more than I actually enjoy, though I don't think it's overrated. It reminds me of —every compliment thrown at those records is totally deserved, but they're a bit too much in their own heads—like so many great works—to be truly loved.

Dennis Martin6 said:Frank Turner - I just listened to this one song about an American guy who uses a French kiss to charm a Persian girl. Honestly, even just reading that makes me feel like such a creep... 🙈

Wait, since when is Pariz Perzija a thing? 🤔 😬

Look, I have to say, as someone who absolutely can't stand being sappy or cheesiness, that track (Take You Home) is easily one of the most romantic songs I've ever heard. It’s so unlike Turner's usual style—this almost symphonic backing paired with that classic narrative lyricism (so typical of him!) about meeting a girl at a death metal show. She doesn't look like the type to go to those shows at all, and she ends up being the total opposite of Turner... partly because of their different tastes, and partly because of that "high French culture" she was raised with. But hey, he'd still take her home anyway! 😁

There are only maybe two or three love-themed tracks on the whole album. The rest is super socially conscious, protest-heavy, and occasionally feels almost anthemic, which is a pattern you see in pretty much every one of his solo albums.

I suggested this album specifically because it was the one stuck in my head the most. I actually didn't really discover Turner until his commercial radio hit broke through: The Road from the album Poetry of the Deed. If anyone's interested, you can check out his formula with something slightly later like England keep my bones, or maybe Glory Hallelujah, which was blasting everywhere during our summer break back home... I can't quite remember if it played at the conservatory too, but I think it did. Like Ashley Grant66 says, what a party! 🙂

Hey everyone, much to my disappointment, I’m actually unable to write the intro this time.
So then... analogbear40’s offer is still on the table, if he actually wanted to take over Šarlo!
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Or, honestly, any of the regulars who actually voted for this album.
Basically, whoever was first: Dennis Hall41, Charles Ramos, or Amanda Robinson4, can someone jump in here?
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Just please, anyone but Dennis Martin6.

I won't have time to get a post up about Tearse today—but expect it tomorrow.

Lisa Davis46 said:My dear friends, much to my own great sadness, I’m unable to write the usual intro this time around.
So, that leaves us here... analogbear40’s offer still stands regarding taking over the Šarlo files, if he's interested!
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Or, honestly, any of our regular old-timers who have a soft spot for this album.
Basically, whoever wants to jump in first—Fass, Charles, or Amanda Robinson4—any takers?
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Just please, anyone but Dennis Martin6.

Thanks for the offer, truly, but out of all the aficionados of classic American indie releases on this board, I’m probably the last person who should be stepping in to take over Šarlo based on expertise... and I hate being a total amateur.😁

When they first surfaced, I have to admit I barely even noticed them. They were just a bit too demanding for me back when I was about 10 or 11. But then, when Boa arrived in 1981—well, that was love at first listen.😛

Lisa Davis46 said:Hey everyone—to my absolute disappointment, I’m sitting this one out and won't be doing the intro this time.
So... the offer is still open for analogbear40 to take over the Šarlo write-up if he's actually interested!
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Or honestly, any of the regulars who really dug this record.
Basically, whoever wants it first—Fass, Charles, or Amanda Robinson4—anyone want to jump in?
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Just please, anyone but Dennis Martin6.

If the people who usually step up can't make it happen, then I guess I'll do it—though I'm looking at this album from such a detached, clinical distance that I don't feel right getting too heated or drifting away from the actual facts. It’s tough for me to write about things I don't personally vibe with, and even though this is easily one of the best YU-rock albums ever made, I just don't connect with the music enough to write something that would actually convince someone else to love it.

Why not Dennis Martin6? Honestly, I think this album was practically made for him.😁

If nobody catches this one, then I guess I’ll just be my usual predictable self... ☕ I'm giving you all until tomorrow evening to grab it, since even I can't get it done any faster than that. 😛

Jesse Jackson3 said:I won't have time to write up Tearse today, but I'll get to it tomorrow.

Give it another year in New York City and you'll be crying for home. 👎

Vanča, thanks for the offer, but I'm really not some big-shot expert on the New York City scene—so it feels a bit weird for me to jump in and write about them. Plus, I've been pretty short on time lately—which is probably why I haven't suggested anything over the last couple of months. Not to mention, there are plenty of people here more qualified than me, and from what I can see, some of them have already offered to start a thread.

Charles Ramos4 said:Stick around New York City for one more year and you'll be crying for home👎

Lisa Davis46, thanks for the offer, but I'm not some random caller from the New York City scene—I feel silly even mentioning them. Besides, I'm strapped for time lately, which is exactly why I haven't pitched anything over the last couple of months. Not to mention there are plenty of better candidates than me out there, and from what I can see, some of them have already stepped up to start a thread.

To repent, I’ll listen to Kenny Ball five times, Ibric twice, and then give Srdjan and Buca one go each. 😁

Jesse Jackson3 said:If you really want to repent for your sins, you should probably listen to Kenny Ball five times, Ibric twice, and then give Srdjan and Buca one spin each. 😁

I'm taking one verse out and sliding another one in. This is it. 😁

Jason Mendoza said:Take one out and put one in. This is it. 😁

Maybe he should play it twice before bed—and then one more time in the morning, just to make amends. 👍

Jason Mendoza said:Ditch one of those beads and swap in this instead 😁

I begrudgingly accept the suggestion—now, if you'll excuse me, I have some praying to do. 😁

Amanda Robinson4, I messed up the subtheme title for the album—could you fix it for me if you get a chance? I wanted to tint it that specific shade of red for the album week, but I missed a step and now I'm stuck. 😁

Yeah. The title doesn't actually turn red unless you include that little prefix next to it. You gotta add that in so it shows up right when you're typing it out. Just a heads-up for next time!
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No biggie, I'll get it sorted...

Just letting you know I'm not actually the worst when it comes to starting the album of the week thread 😍

Steven Newman50 said:Exactly. If the title isn't colored correctly, it's because you haven't added the prefix next to it. You apply that, then it turns red—since the Album of the Week isn't actually part of the title when you type it in. Just a heads-up for next time.
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No big deal, I'll handle it.

Thanks 👍

Charles Ramos4 said:It’s good to see I’m not the absolute worst when it comes to opening the Album of the Week thread.😍

It would be nice to see some musical selections inspired by the master's coastal cuisine for once. 😉

I expect you this Thursday with the lineup. 🙂

Emma Ruth Rundle - on dark horses ( 2018 )





1 Fever Dreams
2 Control
3 Darkhorse
4 Races
5 Dead Set Eyes
6 Light Song
7 Apathy On The Indiana Border
8 You Don't Have To Cry
9 It Sings Sweet Like

Goribor – Goribor (2007)



tracklist

1. great threads
2. want to live
3. Dalai Lama
4. Who am I?
5. Without
6. It isn't that it isn't
7. St. Blues
8. rolling
9. Time
10. bas cunami
11. No
12. Love me
13. Stupid
14. I think
15. Muddy roads

discogs, klfm.org, US music forums

Jonathan Wilson - fanfare (2013)



genre:
Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & country
style:
Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock

tracklist

1. Fanfare 7:05
2. Dear friend 7:18
3. Her hair is Growing Long 4:52
4. Love to Love 4:09
5. futur Vision 5:54
6. Moses Pain 6:38
7. Cecil Taylor 6:30
8. Illumination 6:38
9. desert trip 4:26
10. fazon 5:38
11. New Mexico 6:40
12. Lovestrong 6:31
13. All The Way down 5:54

Full album
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...idJWeJAjv-8yrJ