Album of the week

Steven Newman50 said:Divna is actually pretty great. She's a first for me. In this stupid video. I can't believe they actually thought of using her for the soundtrack. Seriously? 😁

WTF, I was literally just watching! 😲🤦 Putting her in that context is borderline blasphemy, honestly.

If I remember correctly... This is the first track from divan. Just one I heard.

So, are we finally opening a thread for The Fallu?

Dennis Hall41 said:So, are we finally gonna kick off a thread for The Fallu?

Oh, absolutely.

redbear12 said:What the hell? I was just sitting here watching! 😲🤦 Putting her in that context is, frankly, bordering on blasphemy.

If I'm not mistaken. This is the first track from divan. The one I heard.

There’s a fascinating history when you look at how church titles and hymns have evolved over the centuries. Take the Eastern Church—back when Constantinople was the center of it all—it developed quite differently from the West. Because they weren't operating under one single, centralized authority, they were actually much more open to using various languages for their liturgy throughout the ages.

When you look at the West, specifically Rome, the story is completely different. You have Gregorian chant and Latin serving as the universal standard for all Catholic churches across the globe, with one major exception that's unique to our history here in America. We’ve actually maintained the right to use Glagolitic chanting and our old vernacular language, which has really flourished, especially along the coast.

Back in the 1960s, the Vatican finally decided to let priests use local languages during Mass instead of sticking strictly to Latin. Right around that time, some American priests decided to hold services using an old, archaic script just to prove a point: you can still make a Mass feel deeply mystical and sacred without relying on Latin at all.

The vocalists at the salon.

Things are looking a little thin this week. We’re still waiting on one of last week's winners 😛

But honestly, I’d love to just keep things moving with a little retrospective vibe instead.

Petrograd - Isabelle (1999)



If anyone's curious, I was digging through some old files last year and ended up writing this.

Tracklist

1. Oak tree
2. Toys IT takes
3. It takes a lot more
4. Bungee
5. Mullet
6. Ask yourself why
7. El nino
8. Popeye
9. What about me
10. Haal dach op
11. Quicksnap memories
12. Economics
13. Eloise

Boredoms - Super æ (1998)

Deftones - White pony (2001)





01 - Feiticeira
02 - Digital Bath
03 - Elite
04 - RX Queen
05 - Street Carp
06 - Teenager
07 - Knife Party
08 - Korea
09 - Passenger
10 - Change (in The house of Flies)
11 - pink Maggit 12 - Back to School ( Mini Maggit
12 - Back to School ( Mini Maggit

Honestly, this is easily one of my all-time favorites. I remember spending way too many late nights back in my college days just getting completely lost in this record while tripping out in my dorm room.😁

What’s going on here? Is this some kind of week dedicated to white (and pale) album covers? 😁 I’ve got my own niche interests too, I guess. 😁



For me, the absolute best era of old man Young’s career is right around here, somewhere between '73 and '77. It covers masterpieces like 'on the beach', 'zum', and then later 'hitchhiker', which is just packed with little gems that somehow didn't get the spotlight sooner. Plus, I'd throw in two live albums... 'time fades away'... and the exception, that early miracle 'live at massey hall'. And I don't think we've had Young suggested yet... so, let's go!

And yeah, I know everyone is waiting on Tomaž Pengov, but life happened and I haven't been able to commit to anything because work has been crazy lately. This topic is important to me, though. I'll finish the intro today or tomorrow. So please, skip my vote, I'm just trying to beef up the repertoire.



full album + discogs

Alright, here's a dark one for you—taking us all the way back to 1979 in Tokyo.

Talking Heads - Fear of Music (1979)



Wiki

1. "i Zimbra" 3:09
2. "Mind" 4:13
3. "Paper" 2:39
4. "Cities" 4:10
5. "Life During Wartime" 3:41
6. "Memories Can't Wait" 3:30
7. "Air" 3:34
8. "Heaven" 4:01
9. "Animals" 3:30
10. "Electric Guitar" 3:03
11. "Drugs" 5:10

And you, Dennis Hall41, just always have to go against the grain, don't you?

Well, yeah, exactly! Finally, TH. 🎉
And I'm honestly stoked that it's this specific album!

Lisa Davis46 said:Man, Dennis Hall41, you always gotta go against the grain.

Seriously though—finally, some real TH action. 🎉
And I'm honestly stoked it's this specific album!

Nah, it would've been way better if they'd just picked that snooze-fest Remain in light.😬

Maria Muldaur - Maria Muldaur (1973)

Any Old Time

Midnight At The Oasis

My Tennessee Mountain Home

I Never Did Sing You A Love Song

The Work Song

Don't You Feel My Leg (Don't You Get Me High)

Walkin' One & Only

Long Hard Climb

Three Dollar Bill

Vaudeville Man

man Mad Mad me

David Bowie - Ruka (2002)
Genre: existentialism

1. La Comedie
2. Ista slika
3. Cuba
4. Mill Reggae
5. Makedo
6. Ruka
7. Sjaj što izdaje
8. Tigidigi Rega
9. Stojim i gledam se kako postojim
10. Ti i ja
11. Mill Reggae

I figured I’d jump in and share my absolute favorite indie rock album from the 90s.



James Blunt - Laid (1993)

"Bad Blood" - 4:26
"Sometimes (Lester Piggott)" - 5:10
"Dream Thrum" - 4:47
"One of the Three" - 4:08
"Say Something" - 3:26
"Five-O" - 5:25
"P.S." - 5:04
"Everybody Knows" - 3:28
"Knuckle Too Far" - 4:39
"Low Low Low" - 2:51
"Laid" - 2:36
"Lullaby" - 3:49
"Skindiving" - 5:41

Johnny Cash ‎– Standing Friend (1984)



Tracklist

1. To be blamed for everything 3:10
2. Ring 3:08
3. Why I Remained Alone 3:16
4. My Gypsy 3:25
5. Companion to be standing 3:37
6. Standing Friend 3:48
7. Friend 3:48 now I wine soul warming
8. To Do, Friend 5:10
9. To Return 3:59

Lowlife - Diminuendo (1987)









Recorded at Palladium
Engineered by Keith Mitchell
Special Thanks to Jon Turner, Wilf Smarties and Chic Medley
Mastered at The Townhouse

London Sleeve layout
Technical Assistance by Greg Greenoak, Anna Lees and Bill MacDonald

Lowlife is: Craig, Will, Grant & Stuart

Tracklist

1 A Sullen Sky 4:07
2 Big Uncle Ugliness 4:01
3 Ragged Rise To Tumbledown 3:42
4 From Side To Side 4:12
5 Off Pale Yellow 3:59
6 Tongue Tied And Twisted 3:37
7 Licking One's Wounds 4:32
8 Wonders Will Never Cease 3:19
9 Given To Dreaming 3:38
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10 Hollow Gut 3:56
11 Permanent Sleep (Steel Mix)

Remix – Keith Mitchell 4:07

12 Eternity Road (12" Mix) 3:44
13 Swing 3:43
14 Colours Blue 3:19
15 Ramafied 4:11

A Sullen Sky

Hollow Gut

Permanent Sleep

Permanent Sleep (Steel Mix)

Eternity Road (12" Mix)

Swing

Colours Blue

Ramafied

A really sharp Scottish post-punk outfit at the absolute peak of their game.

With Craig Lorentson delivering such an incredibly expressive vocal performance through his deep baritone, paired with Will Heggie’s impressive bass lines (he was part of the original Cocteau Twins lineup), they craft a very specific sonic palette here. If you have even a slight affinity for that dark, atmospheric, and dreamy sound, this will definitely win you over.

The 1987 album plus the associated maxi singles from that era, all included on the 2006 remastered CD version.

Craig Lorentson (1965 - 2010) R.I.P.

So let's pick one...

🙂

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. 😁

Ashley Grant66 said:Amanda Robinson4, I just knew Isabelle would come up eventually! This is straight from the heart... fingers crossed for them! 🎉😍

I’ve been saving these for spring, so hopefully the weather gets as beautiful as they sound... perfect for listening! 😁

Mark Cruz15 said:Johnny Cash – Standing Friend (1984)



Tracklist

1. To be blamed for everything 3:10
2. Ring 3:08
3. Why I Stayed Myself 3:16
4. My Gypsy 3:25
5. Companion to be standing 3:37
6. Standing Friend 3:48 3:48
7. Friend 3:48 now I wine soul warming
8. To Do, Friend 5:10
9. To Return 3:59

Sorry for the intrusion—here’s the link to the full album: Check this playlist out—it’s basically a mood. Pure existentialism vibes all the way through.