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Rate/Review The last Album you heard
« on: August 27, 2010, 01:22:34 PM »
I saw some music threads but not a singular one that is non-genre specific.  So with hopes of expanding my/your exposure to new types of music here goes.
 
Last night I went and bought Ra Ra Riot's second album "The Orchard".  Ra Ra Riot is an "Indie" band that incorporates string instruments (Violins, Chellos, ect) in with their guitars and drums which gives a sound that you don't hear much.  I absolutly loved their first album "The Rhumb Line" so I had to go get this album.
 
So far I'm a little disappointed.  It doesn't have the energy of their first offering.  It's still a pretty good album but its better suited to music to chill out by where as their first could be listend to regardless of your mood.   Overall 7/10.  If you want to check out this band I'd recomend the "The Rhumb Line" album.
 
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« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2010, 02:48:39 PM »
Great thread idea apdude, I love music discussions!
 
 Several weeks ago I purchased Reinkaos by Dissection, along with Cabinet by Spawn of Possession.
 
 Reinkaos (Dissection)
 
 A quick jump to my iTunes Top 25 Most Played playlist reveals that I have listened through Reinkaos 84 times in the weeks following my purchase. Since Reinkaos clocks in at around 44 minutes, I have spent quite some time reflecting on this album. Hell, I'm listening to it as I write this.
 
 The album can be best categorized as Melodic Death Metal, a style of music descended from the 80's band, Death, that infuses melody heavily into each track- often played out with two harmonized guitars. This kind of music also utilizes the harsh, growling vocals associated with death metal, but uses them as a way of singing as opposed to the repetitive guttural sounds of more traditional death acts.
 
 Reinkaos triumphs in its cohesiveness. I have heard very few other albums that are so well integrated across the entirety of their track list. While the album doesn't include the "Wagnerian" musical themes that many bands use to recall emotions across different songs, the tracks here are bound together lyrically and in their placement within the album itself. Each track is part of the album's narrative progression, and serves a distinct musical and almost literary purpose. You will find no filler in Reinkaos, even the instrumental tracks work to complement the tracks they sit between.
 
 On a track to track basis, the largest strength in Reinkaos' songs are the deep, flowing melodies. It is almost as if the melody of each track tells its own story alongside the lyrics, and unlike most other modern Melodic Death releases Reinkaos' melodies don't feel recycled or familiar (hello, Insomnium!) I find it easy to get lost in listening to just the lead guitar alone, played by Jon Nödtveidt. Which would be a shame, considering Jon's vocals are outstanding in the album.
 
 I didn't care for the vocals in previous Dissection releases, but I found that in Reinkaos Jon really homed in on his skill. His sounds used to be much more airy, and with this last album he finally started pushing the vocals out from deeper in his throat. In the end, his vocals end up sounding more smooth, and infinitely more musical.
 
 The story behind Reinkaos is a dark one, and the largest hurdle when listening are the albums' thematic elements. Those that are made uncomfortable by paganism and the occult should steer clear. Personally I take it as if I were leafing through the Lord of the Rings, that is to say- complete fantasy. Even after just one listen, I knew that the album wouldn't be as interesting without the dark lyrics.

Fans of melodic death metal should definitely give Reinkaos a try. [ 9/10 ]
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Cabinet (Spawn of Possession)

Before I buy an album from an unknown band, I will usually head over to their page on Wikipedia or Encyclopedia Metallum. When I went to Spawn of Possession's page, I couldn't help but smile. Amongst their influences sat the names: Johann Sebastian Bach, Sylvius Leopold Weiss and Dmitri Shostakovich- three of my favorite composers. Mind you, Spawn of Possession is a death metal band listing some of the greats as having impacted their music, I expected either miserable pretentious failure or complete victory.

What I got was something in between.

Instrumentally Cabinet is a fantastic work, but I cannot endorse their vocals. These are the same tired, "cookie monster screaming into a toilet "sounds that give death metal a bad reputation. They do serve their purpose, which is to say they that they sound suitably harsh, but would it kill this band to employ some range in their sounds? While I don't find the vocals offensive, I just don't find them interesting. I can say that I was impressed with the speed the singer was able to employ in many of the tracks.

It is easy enough to just tune out the bland vocals and simply focus on the brilliant and technical composition beneath. I was amazed with just how well Cabinet lives up to their influences. True, Bach and especially Weiss are obvious choices, but it is fun to hear what sounds like Bach's cello suites through the lens of a death metal band. What impressed me the most was how well they were able to incorporate the style of Shostakovich. Dmitri's music defies tradition, many of his symphonies feature almost chaotic- high-pitched lurching sounds that are somehow worked into a greater, pleasant whole. Of course, Shostakovich's best works are the darker and more personal ones, and these are the sounds that Cabinet mimics. The influence becomes clear when you reach the title track, and really is a musical treat for fans of both classical and metal.

Without the less-than-memorable vocals, I would have rated Cabinet more highly. Still, the audacity of what they have successfully attempted should be applauded. [ 7/10]
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« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2010, 06:59:57 PM »
this thread will be mostly empty....music purchase? Foreign concept. I'll rate music i hear for free on the radio though

Crash Kings- Mountain Man -  instantly liked it

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« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2010, 07:35:20 PM »
20TEN -Prince.


Stepping out of fanboy mode for a second, I have to very critical of the album first off.  The Prince's effort for the album is best compare to that of Metallica's on Death Magnetic; Forced. Fans have been clamoring for him to go back to his roots, which he did.  While a lot the tracks are good, some are even the best he's done in years, they still don't have the pop of his older stuff.  They're good songs BUT they're at a disadvantage just because Prince made the tracks.  Like I said, solid tracks, they just don't go anywhere unexpected.  Which I feel like the songs were slightly-by-the-numbers  because he was trying to sound like himself 30 years ago and he kind of lost his fluidity and variety he usually puts in his songs. It's a solid album, just nothing to write home about.  Oh and the 3 ballads suck balls, but I haven't liked a ballad he's done since 1988.


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« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2010, 01:56:20 AM »
Yeah, this should be renamed "Rate the last album you heard" or something along those lines.
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« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2010, 02:53:26 PM »
Big Boi
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Thank you, Big Boi. Thank you for putting all these lil's and drakes in their place with by far the best album of the year so far. Every song is worth listening to repeatedly, but none is better than "Shine Blockas". Seriously, this album is so good that I've listened to it for a week straight and I still can't get enough of it. In fact, I went out and bought it on LP because it's just that good. The only album I see beating it this year is Andre 3000 album which is about to drop sometime in the next few months.

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« Reply #6 on: September 02, 2010, 12:23:04 PM »
Yeah, Big Boi's album is fantastic. Although I'm thinking his best is Shutterbug. One of the best songs I have heard in a looong time. I also can't get help but smile whenever I hear Tangerine, I can imagine it being a strip club staple. The whole album I'd rate a 8.5/10.

Also I guess I'll rate some of the stuff I've been listening to recently (I've chucked a sample of each album in the title).

Flying Lotus - Cosmogramma: It's hard to try and label what sort of genre this album would fit in. It spans so many across the album, and not just just in seperate songs. There's elements of jazz, techno, hip-hop, funk, dubstep and even some chiptune-y sounds thrown in for good measure. It's a great album in that there are no real stand-out songs or singles and it's best heard as a whole. One of my favourite so far this year. 8.5[10

Fang Island - Fang Island: I've heard the band describes their sound as "everybody high-fiving themselves". It's actually a pretty spot on description, the album is just a lot of fun. Full of heavy riffs, explosive solos and perfect-for-drunken-sing-along choruses. My one complaint is the length. It's short, but sweet. Running just over half an hour, but it's half an hour you'll want to revisit. 8/10

Panthu Du Prince - Black Noise: This album takes a real good listen as it has nothing that will instantly grab you, but give it a chance and it's pretty easy to get lost in the minimalist electronic soundscapes (lol, as if I just wrote that). I've listened to this album when reading and have found myself reading a couple of pages, but having no idea what I just read. It's an overwhelmingly pretty album and it definitely takes a few listens to discover all of what's going on, but you'll be glad you did. 8.5/10

Brandon Flowers - The Flamingo: I liked Crossfire, but this album is garbage. I really want to punch this guy. 3/10
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« Reply #7 on: September 02, 2010, 05:33:35 PM »
Big Boi
Sir Lucious Left Foot
The Son of Chico Dusty

Thank you, Big Boi. Thank you for putting all these lil's and drakes in their place with by far the best album of the year so far. Every song is worth listening to repeatedly, but none is better than "Shine Blockas". Seriously, this album is so good that I've listened to it for a week straight and I still can't get enough of it. In fact, I went out and bought it on LP because it's just that good. The only album I see beating it this year is Andre 3000 album which is about to drop sometime in the next few months.

10/10

It's a good album, i admit.

Rick Ross - Teflon Don. 9/10, easily one of my favourite albums this year simply for his larger-than-life persona and how grand all of the tracks are. There's even a track on there called "MC Hammer" unbelievably NSFW!!!! that reminds heavily of Castlevania.

Janelle Monae - The ArchAndroid. 10/10. This is the best album of 2010 by a long mile. I wish i could explain properly, but Janelle plays the titular ArchAndroid Cindy Mayweather who realises that she is the messiah to the fictional society of Metropolis. Some tracks, particularly the Overture's are so grand and unecessarily extravagant only she can get away with it.

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« Reply #8 on: November 23, 2010, 05:51:17 AM »
The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan:

I normally stick to death metal, but the most recent episode of DMP turned me on to Bob Dylan. Maybe its the near-theatrical nature of the songs, or how considered the musical subtleties are, but I love this album. I can't say I like all of the songs, I would say that Honey, Allow me just one more chance is definitely a stinker. Who knows, maybe it will grow on me.

I am finding that I enjoy Dylan's darker humor much more than his blatantly silly songs.
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« Reply #9 on: November 23, 2010, 11:08:12 AM »
Disturbed - Asylum

One of my favorite bands, but I'm disappointed in this album. There are a lot of good tracks on this album, but there are a 3 or 4 of misses, including the title track. Overall: 7/10
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« Reply #10 on: December 04, 2010, 08:53:04 PM »
Ra Ra Riots love in NWR? Didn't think I'd see the day. Sad this topic hasn't  been updated in so long, I rather like music discussions (non-genre specific) around here. I will most definitely check out the new RRR album, and form my own opinion for a newer update. In the meantime, here are my contributions:

Kid Cudi - The Man On the Moon (Pt 1, w/bonus tracks):  8/10. I'm not the biggest hip-hop fan but this album is so good, it's actually the first full hip-hop album I own. It's not perfect, there's a couple of forgettable tracks on here, but overall it's some quality stuff. Kudos to Cudi.. Wish I could say the same for his second album though. There's only two standout tracks on it in my eyes, but maybe if I give it a few more listens..

Cinnamon Chasers - A Million Miles from Home; I first heard of this guy (yes, its one guy) through a friend. He put me on to their award winning music video for Luv Deluxe which deserves repeat viewings. The album is so mellow it just transports you to this fantasy world where nothing can hurt you. Yeah..

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« Reply #11 on: December 04, 2010, 10:28:17 PM »
Nine Inch Nails - Pretty Hate Machine (2010 Remastered)

An already great made even better. Reznor has always been a genius when it comes to the production of his sound, and this remaster is no different. Everything sounds so distinctive, it just pops. While this has never been my favorite NIN album, it's definitely worth the listen... especially now that it's cleaner and more polished than ever. The packagin has also been updated, with new art and a pretty well defined booklet. I must say though, that the Queen cover (which was originally a b-side) could have been left out.
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« Reply #12 on: December 04, 2010, 10:39:36 PM »
Hey EasyCure,I heard this on the radio and pretty much thought of you (that's creepy isn't it?). I know you like The Cure and I remember you saying you liked Crystal Castles? Anyway even if I had that wrong this is a pretty awesome track nevertheless: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32udqal_lyQ
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« Reply #13 on: December 05, 2010, 12:37:06 AM »
Hey EasyCure,I heard this on the radio and pretty much thought of you (that's creepy isn't it?). I know you like The Cure and I remember you saying you liked Crystal Castles? Anyway even if I had that wrong this is a pretty awesome track nevertheless:

Odd, your link doesn't show up in your post but I see it in the quoted text. Yes, I do enjoy both acts and I damn nearly pissed myself when I heard the song (i'm assuming) you linked to.

"Not In Love" was originally my favorite track off Crystal Castle's 2nd album (Self titled, as was the first.. strange move). Its sound puts me in this surreal world with its dreamlike chip-tunish tones. A friend told me about the second version of the song with Robert Smith on vocals and I was hooked.

Oh and the time between falling in love with the original, and the second version, I found out another reason why this song rocks; it's a cover of an 80's tune!

Platinum Blonde - Not In Love

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« Reply #14 on: December 05, 2010, 01:05:51 AM »
Lol.  I picked up Charlotte Church's new album Back to Scratch.  I'm loving it.  Ruby, Lovedrunk, Logical World... Such a great album and I'm sure it's not up to any of y'all's tastes. ;)
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« Reply #15 on: December 06, 2010, 02:31:48 PM »
I heard Crystal Castles' cover of "Not In Love" the other day.  It's okay.  The problem is I'm quite familiar with the original and I just like it better.  The cover seems sparse (a problem I have with chiptunes) and I don't think Robert Smith's voice is suited towards it.  Platinum Blonde are Canadian so I'm quite familiar with them.  And unlike a lot of bands that benefit from Canadian Content laws I actually don't mind hearing them on the radio a lot.  Canada has some good 80s New Wave songs including some of my favourites like "Moonlight Desires" by Gowen, "We Run" by Strange Advance, "Echo Beach" by Martha and the Muffins and the famous "Safety Dance" by Men Without Hats.

I recently got a new album for my birthday, the first "current" album I've got in a long time.  It's The Suburbs by Arcade Fire.  It's a very mellow, almost creepy sounding album.  "The Suburbs" and "Modern Man" are probably the two best songs.  But I listened to the whole album and was never bored.  There were no bad songs and that's big praise.  Some albums that are just jammed with songs I love will still have some dull filler or outright crap padding things.  But this is consistently good from start to finish.  The only problem is the style remains very similar throughout so the songs can blend into each other a bit.  It's good overall listen but the songs in the middle of the album wouldn't be mined for singles any time soon.  They don't stand out enough.  Most of the standout tracks are at the beginning which makes the album a little top heavy.  One exception though is the second last song of the album, "Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)" which just comes out of nowhere and sounds like an upbeat 80's pop song.  It's catchy and memorable and I love it, but it really doesn't fit in with the rest of the album at all.  I like a lot of variety so it works for me, but if someone heard just that song and bought the album hoping to hear more like it they would probably feel ripped off.  Anyway, I give The Suburbs a thumbs up.  I'm pretty sure "The Suburbs" has a music video on YouTube and that song would give the best feel of what the album is like.

There's a radio station here in Vancouver called The Peak that has been around for two years now and they've introduced me to all this great new music.  They play lots of indy stuff and I'm finding all these obscure gems.  Arcade Fire was the first to really have enough songs I liked to get a whole album.  But they've also introduced me to The National, Band of Horses, The New Pornographers.  It's good stuff, but right now too many of the acts are inconsistent.  When I look into more of their stuff I discover that that one big awesome song I like by them is also their best song and that they have thus far overachieved.  Though with MP3s we are very much in an era of singles so even if I only like one song off an album, I can always just buy that one song.

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« Reply #16 on: December 07, 2010, 12:04:52 PM »
Ian, I'm happy to hear you're given music of the 21st century a shot :) haha

I never once heard of the Platinum Blondes until after I found out "Not In Love" was a cover. I like both versions equally now, for different reasons. It's hard to put into words but I'll try to explain..

Platinum Blonde version: much more mellow feel, love the deep bass in the intro and the guitar riffs that come in about a minute into the song. It's all very start/stop which helps the mood of the song. The music intensifies as the lyrics do and I love that. With that said, however, @around the 2:30 mark I felt like things felt flat. Those backing vocals seem really out of place and kind of take me out of the song a bit. Luckily it doesn't last song, but the damage is done so to speak.

Crystal Castles version: The song starts off creating this desperate, creepy vibe. The electronic drums are simple but infections, then the vocals come in with so much effect on them they almost bleed into the synths, which I think adds a really cool layer to the song, as well as adds to the creepy vibe. I've actually listened to the song so many times not paying attention to the vocals because its arranged to be such a perfect instrumental piece. The breakdown isn't as noticeable as the original version, but for the style its in it works since it makes this version much more dance friendly. I've played this at a few parties now and even though know one knows what the hell they're listening to, it doesn't stop them from dancing.

CC Ft Robert Smith version: Ian is right that RS's vocals isn't suited towards the song, somewhat at least. The version with RS on it is slowed down slightly and I think even deeper in town to suit his voice better. If his vocals were over the original CC version, it wouldn't sound right at all. Otherwise his vocals fit the lucid, dreamlike melodies surrounding it, which he's pretty ace at anyway. Besides the dance-focused drums, and the backing, synthesized vocals, this could very well pass for a Cure pop song straight off of Japanese Whispers, or at least a b-side.

That's just my two cents though.
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Re: Rate/Review The last Album you heard
« Reply #17 on: December 15, 2010, 08:09:06 PM »
Daft Punk : Tron Legacy OST

This is easily the best OST since Requiem for a Dream, Gladiator, or Pirates of the Caribbean. It has that Inception like tension but with classic Daft Punk flair. It's truely a work of art. It really makes you wonder what it will be paired with visually.

For those interested check out the official music video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6Afc2uzw4g

Here's another song that is less Daft Punk rave style (and my favorite song on the album): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3F2pr2FbfQ

It's just so damn epic / 10

P.S. It has inspired to try my own hand at an OST.
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« Reply #18 on: December 16, 2010, 02:11:01 AM »
Good to hear about the Legacy OST. I had heard Daft Punk would make a cameo in the movie, but I had no idea they'd be doing the music (until recently that is) so I've been curious about this.
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« Reply #19 on: December 26, 2010, 10:07:41 PM »
Ugh, The Tron Legacy OST is ****. Not that I was expecting an actual Daft Punk album, but I was expecting them to do something good. It was definitely one of those "I guess it might sound good in the film" type affairs.
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« Reply #20 on: December 27, 2010, 06:03:11 PM »
I don't understand how you think their compositions are ****. For being rave style dj's they really surprised me with their musical depth. If you were expecting "uns uns uns uns" then you should be disappointed.
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« Reply #21 on: December 27, 2010, 11:07:42 PM »
I am going to fall in love with this thread!

Ra Ra Riots love in NWR? Didn't think I'd see the day.

I LOVE The Rhumb Line! Such an amazing album and Ra Ra Riot is an amazing band! I have seen them live and they are even better in person!

The Orchard was a disappointed but still good with a few great songs but not enough. It felt too much the same and flatter with no amazing song to latch me on. 6.5/10

Grizzly Bears Veckatimest is one of my favorite albums from last year. Just an amazing sound that I have fallen in love with. If you have never heard them go look up Two Weeks. That is the song that hooked me. 10/10

This week I found a new band that I really like a lot. Local Natives and their first LP Gorilla Manor. It feels like a blend of Grizzly Bear and Fleet Foxes (really awesome folk band who have amazing vocal harmonies). I have only listened to it a few times but so far am very impressed and drawn to it. Just a nice combination of sounds that just worked. My initial listen rating is a 8.5/10

Cinnamon Chasers - A Million Miles from Home; I first heard of this guy (yes, its one guy) through a friend. He put me on to their award winning music video for Luv Deluxe which deserves repeat viewings. The album is so mellow it just transports you to this fantasy world where nothing can hurt you. Yeah..
I really dig that song and video, will have to look more into him.

Thought maybe the links would make it nice and easy if someone hadn't heard of the bands. Just stuck one of my favorite songs from one of the albums.

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« Reply #22 on: December 28, 2010, 10:17:19 PM »
I don't understand how you think their compositions are ****. For being rave style dj's they really surprised me with their musical depth. If you were expecting "uns uns uns uns" then you should be disappointed.

If you look at it like that, then yeah, Daft Punk have done alright. If you look at it objectively and compare it to any other "epic" movie score, it's nothing special. There are a couple of stand-outs, my favourite being "The Game has Changed", which is sort a mix between the orchestral sounds and the synth stuff. Otherwise it's sort of one or the other, and the synth stuff is far more interesting than the same-y orchestra stuff.

Again I haven't seen the film, and I'm sure it suits it perfectly, but away from the film it's a hearty "meh" from me.

Edit: Also applauding kraken13 for having good taste in music.
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« Reply #23 on: December 28, 2010, 11:16:16 PM »
Edit: Also applauding kraken13 for having good taste in music.
Well thank you very much.

We should blend this thread into what it is now and a Crosstawk Discover Music Project discussion thread also. There have been a few bands I have been turned on to because of it. I had heard Ben Folds before and listened to a few of his songs but after than episode I just fell in love with his music and really payed attention to the details. So talented....

So lets see who should I talk about today.... Andrew Bird! His newest LP Noble Beast is what I will talk about. He is a crazy talented musical who mostly uses the violin, guitar, and he whistles. He puts loop pedals to great use you can tell by that video of Oh No I linked. In Noble Beast he shows his great talent and the diverse sounds he can create. This LP is a bit more tamed down from some of his other work but shows a more mellow sound. You should check Andrew Bird out if you never have before. 8/10

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Re: Rate/Review The last Album you heard
« Reply #24 on: December 29, 2010, 12:35:59 PM »
I don't understand how you think their compositions are ****. For being rave style dj's they really surprised me with their musical depth. If you were expecting "uns uns uns uns" then you should be disappointed.

If you look at it like that, then yeah, Daft Punk have done alright. If you look at it objectively and compare it to any other "epic" movie score, it's nothing special. There are a couple of stand-outs, my favourite being "The Game has Changed", which is sort a mix between the orchestral sounds and the synth stuff. Otherwise it's sort of one or the other, and the synth stuff is far more interesting than the same-y orchestra stuff.

Again I haven't seen the film, and I'm sure it suits it perfectly, but away from the film it's a hearty "meh" from me.

Edit: Also applauding kraken13 for having good taste in music.

I see what you mean. I guess for both of us, what we listened to was unexpected. I just happened to like it.
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