What's playing on the stereo? - Page 29

matt · 05-07-2003, 08:30 PM

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Originally posted by sycamore
Martin L. Gore--Counterfeit2: His first solo effort in over a decade...another CD of covers, though this one is a full-length release. Not bad...particularly since I don't know the songs he is covering (he likes obscure stuff).

How is this, Syc? I wasn't aware it was already out...

elSicomoro · 05-07-2003, 10:41 PM

Dude, did you read my post?

Overall, it's not bad. The music and singing are good (natch!). But here are my issues with it:

--I don't know the originals...any of 'em. It's good in a way, but bad...b/c I don't have that "measuring stick."

--Too much synth...I would have liked to hear some rock-oriented stuff (a la "I Feel You" or "Useless").

--The whole premise of this being a covers CD. I would have liked to see Martin challenge himself more, i.e. how he would handle songs that he has written just for him, not for Dave or him to sing as members of DM.

I don't feel that I wasted my money though, nor do I consider it just filler. It's a good CD...better than the last Recoil release.

That Guy · 05-08-2003, 07:45 AM

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Originally posted by sycamore
No sense in starting a new thread on this, but I have to talk about MTV Icon: Metallica...

I saw this, and it KICKED ASS! I think I may have to record it next time it's on. The interviews were good, the history of the band was accurate and nonegotistical, nor ego-stroking (as Lars is famous for); Jason came out and told his story, James discussed his "demons" and treatment; Kirk was exactly how he always is.
Wonderful piece. I highly advise catching it!

matt · 05-08-2003, 09:18 AM

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Originally posted by sycamore
Dude, did you read my post?

What's reading?

:p

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It's a good CD...better than the last Recoil release.

I remember getting all excited because "Unsound Methods" kicked all sorts of ass, and then "Liquid" proceeds to kinda totally suck. Damn you Alan Wilder!

Just so I'm not trolling, I'm listening to... uhhh....

Broken Social Scene - You Forgot It In People
Cursive - Domestica
Cursive - The Ugly Organ

Yeah.

Uryoces · 05-09-2003, 02:58 AM

Brian Eno - Ambient 4, On Land.
Thinkin'/Plottin' music. Sort of Ambient Bladerunner, only way to describe it.

Especially-
Track 2 The Lost Day
Track 3 Tal Coat

05-09-2003, 07:18 AM

Lots!

Buying music has got me listening to a variety of stuff. Since it's mostly not albums, I'll go ahead and list tracks.

Eminem - Lose Yourself, Stan, The Way I Am (with Marilyn Manson) - the last one is an Apple exclusive and is really good. Never been much into Eminem, but I can see myself getting hooked on him. Good stuff.

U2 - Beautiful Day - for just a buck, I now have this - finally. Reminds me of Bandits and good times.

David Bowie - The Man Who Sold The World, Ashes to Ashes - some of the first songs I downloaded from Apple. They've always been two of my favorites, and now I have 'em to listen to any time. I think Ashes to Ashes is my favorite Bowie song.

Run D.M.C. - Run's House, Rock Box, It's Tricky - I already had the latter two, but tossing in Run's House has given me the trifecta of my favorite Run D.M.C. music.

Vanessa Carlton - A Thousand Miles, Paint It Black - okay, so I really just bought these 'cause I wanted her cover of Paint It Black, which is actually very decent. While I was at it, I threw in "her song", just 'cause hey, why not. It's cutesy anyway, but I can definitely say that I don't dig it super much. It's good for a listen once in a while.

Kurtis Blow - The Breaks, Christmas Rappin' - The Breaks is one of the finest old-school rap songs. Enjoyable songs which take me back to a day when rap wasn't about killing. Good stuff.

OutKast - Stankonia - good CD, couple great tracks. Humble Mumble stands out as stupidly catchy and good, as well as B.O.B. and a few others. I also have Big Boi and Dre Present..., which came with an exclusive track The Whole World - also an excellent one that receives a lot of play, with Rosa Parks thrown in there too.

Throw in the Vice City soundtracks for Wave 103, Flash FM and Wildstyle Pirate Radio and that makes up my work listening schedule.

At the gym, I've been listening to a lot of Alice In Chains - specifically, Dirt, and System of a Down - Steal This Album!, which are both excellent albums.

Having 4,000 songs in my pocket (and room for at least another 2,000) means I am getting through a lot of music. Definitely very pleased with my new iPod.

matt · 05-14-2003, 10:57 PM

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Originally posted by dave
I think Ashes to Ashes is my favorite Bowie song.

Good choice, my friend. I have a hard time narrowing it down to just one, but "Ashes To Ashes" is definitely top five.

Aesop Rock - "Daylight EP": Another old favorite. http://www.definitivejux.net
The Wrens - "The Meadowlands": AGAIN. This album totally fucking rules. http://www.thewrens.com

Undertoad · 05-25-2003, 09:15 PM

Saint Etienne.

It's so beautiful, it makes me cry like a little baby.

KingOfTheWorld · 05-27-2003, 04:27 AM

Metallica -S&M. It was a concert they played in '96 with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra and it sounds so good.
Rage Against The Machine -Self Titled. Their best album by far

Pantera -Cowboys From Hell. Their first and still best album.

I'm a metal fan in case you hadn't noticed

Odd_Bloke · 05-29-2003, 06:37 PM

KotW, love your taste!!!

I use MP3s and am currently listening to:
Elton John - Daniel
Though I was listening to:
Metallica - Damage Inc.
About 30 seconds ago.

elSicomoro · 05-29-2003, 09:04 PM

June 10 will be the first time I've bought multiple CDs at one time at a store in over a year: Radiohead, Metallica, and Dave Gahan. Plus I have 5 CDs that should be coming from Columbia House any day now: Billy Joel's greatest hits, and 3 CDs from Miles Davis. That'll keep the CD player going for a while.

06-05-2003, 02:50 PM

Aneka - Japanese Boy - I don't have an MP3, but it plays right after "Video Killed The Radio Star" on Flash FM in Vice City. Good lord I love this song. I don't know why they didn't put it on the fuckin' soundtrack CDs. Assholes.

Odd_Bloke · 06-05-2003, 04:11 PM

Ozzy - No More Tears

Ozzy! Yeah! Whoo!!!

Need I say more? :p

06-05-2003, 05:48 PM

Now I've got an MP3. You can download it here:

http://msdelta.net/~dave/aneka.mp3

It's properly ID3 tagged.

I couldn't find this fucking song to buy, so I don't feel bad about illegally downloading it and giving it to friends. If someone finds a CD I can get this on, let me know.

Torrere · 06-05-2003, 07:01 PM

Redshift - Halo

Most of the songs are rather quiet to start, and it took me a while to realize that there was music there -- I would forget about it before it became interesting. I really like it now, though.

05-09-2003, 02:58 AM	#425
Uryoces 2nd Covenant, yo Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pugetropolis Posts: 583	On this here coal-fired WinAmp Brian Eno - Ambient 4, On Land. Thinkin'/Plottin' music. Sort of Ambient Bladerunner, only way to describe it. Especially- Track 2 The Lost Day Track 3 Tal Coat __________________ The party's over ... the drink ... and the luck ... ran out.

05-09-2003, 07:18 AM	#426
dave Guest Posts: n/a	Lots! Buying music has got me listening to a variety of stuff. Since it's mostly not albums, I'll go ahead and list tracks. <b>Eminem - Lose Yourself, Stan, The Way I Am (with Marilyn Manson)</b> - the last one is an Apple exclusive and is <b>really good</b>. Never been much into Eminem, but I can see myself getting hooked on him. Good stuff. <b>U2 - Beautiful Day</b> - for just a buck, I now have this - finally. Reminds me of <i>Bandits</i> and good times. <b>David Bowie - The Man Who Sold The World, Ashes to Ashes</b> - some of the first songs I downloaded from Apple. They've always been two of my favorites, and now I have 'em to listen to any time. I think <b>Ashes to Ashes</b> is my favorite Bowie song. <b>Run D.M.C. - Run's House, Rock Box, It's Tricky</b> - I already had the latter two, but tossing in Run's House has given me the trifecta of my favorite Run D.M.C. music. <b>Vanessa Carlton - A Thousand Miles, Paint It Black</b> - okay, so I really just bought these 'cause I wanted her cover of Paint It Black, which is actually very decent. While I was at it, I threw in "her song", just 'cause hey, why not. It's cutesy anyway, but I can definitely say that I don't dig it super much. It's good for a listen once in a while. <b>Kurtis Blow - The Breaks, Christmas Rappin'</b> - The Breaks is one of the finest old-school rap songs. Enjoyable songs which take me back to a day when rap wasn't about killing. Good stuff. <b>OutKast - Stankonia</b> - good CD, couple great tracks. <b>Humble Mumble</b> stands out as stupidly catchy and good, as well as <b>B.O.B.</b> and a few others. I also have <b>Big Boi and Dre Present...</b>, which came with an exclusive track <b>The Whole World</b> - also an excellent one that receives a lot of play, with <b>Rosa Parks</b> thrown in there too. Throw in the Vice City soundtracks for <b>Wave 103</b>, <b>Flash FM</b> and <b>Wildstyle Pirate Radio</b> and that makes up my work listening schedule. At the gym, I've been listening to a lot of <b>Alice In Chains</b> - specifically, <b>Dirt</b>, and <b>System of a Down - Steal This Album!</b>, which are both <b>excellent</b> albums. Having 4,000 songs in my pocket (and room for at least another 2,000) means I am getting through a lot of music. Definitely very pleased with my new iPod.

05-27-2003, 04:27 AM	#429
KingOfTheWorld Non-Newbie Sort Join Date: May 2003 Location: Down Under! Posts: 6	Metallica -S&M. It was a concert they played in '96 with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra and it sounds so good. Rage Against The Machine -Self Titled. Their best album by far Pantera -Cowboys From Hell. Their first and still best album. I'm a metal fan in case you hadn't noticed __________________ I declare myself King Of The World and ruler over everything and everyone in the world!

05-29-2003, 06:37 PM	#430
Odd_Bloke Resident Denizen Join Date: May 2003 Location: Peterborough, UK Posts: 60	KotW, love your taste!!! I use MP3s and am currently listening to: Elton John - Daniel Though I was listening to: Metallica - Damage Inc. About 30 seconds ago. __________________ "I am after all," said Pooh, "a bear of little brain." - A.A. Milne

06-05-2003, 02:50 PM	#432
dave Guest Posts: n/a	<b>Aneka - Japanese Boy</b> - I don't have an MP3, but it plays right after "Video Killed The Radio Star" on Flash FM in Vice City. Good lord I love this song. I don't know why they didn't put it on the fuckin' soundtrack CDs. Assholes.

05-07-2003, 10:41 PM	#422
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Dude, did you read my post? Overall, it's not bad. The music and singing are good (natch!). But here are my issues with it: --I don't know the originals...any of 'em. It's good in a way, but bad...b/c I don't have that "measuring stick." --Too much synth...I would have liked to hear some rock-oriented stuff (a la "I Feel You" or "Useless"). --The whole premise of this being a covers CD. I would have liked to see Martin challenge himself more, i.e. how he would handle songs that he has written just for him, not for Dave or him to sing as members of DM. I don't feel that I wasted my money though, nor do I consider it just filler. It's a good CD...better than the last Recoil release.

05-25-2003, 09:15 PM	#428
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Saint Etienne. It's so beautiful, it makes me cry like a little baby.

05-29-2003, 09:04 PM	#431
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	June 10 will be the first time I've bought multiple CDs at one time at a store in over a year: Radiohead, Metallica, and Dave Gahan. Plus I have 5 CDs that should be coming from Columbia House any day now: Billy Joel's greatest hits, and 3 CDs from Miles Davis. That'll keep the CD player going for a while.

06-05-2003, 04:11 PM	#433
Odd_Bloke Resident Denizen Join Date: May 2003 Location: Peterborough, UK Posts: 60	Ozzy - No More Tears Ozzy! Yeah! Whoo!!! Need I say more? :p __________________ "I am after all," said Pooh, "a bear of little brain." - A.A. Milne

06-05-2003, 05:48 PM	#434
dave Guest Posts: n/a	Now I've got an MP3. You can download it here: http://msdelta.net/~dave/aneka.mp3 It's properly ID3 tagged. I couldn't find this fucking song to buy, so I don't feel bad about illegally downloading it and giving it to friends. If someone finds a CD I can get this on, let me know.

06-05-2003, 07:01 PM	#435
Torrere a real smartass Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,121	Redshift - Halo Most of the songs are rather quiet to start, and it took me a while to realize that there was music there -- I would forget about it before it became interesting. I really like it now, though.

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