General Music Discussion Thread (a.k.a. indie lovefest)

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Braid, Avail, Samiam, HWM, Leatherface


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Now we're talking...

I would have picked HWM's 'No Division' out as my favourite of theirs, with FFTHG close behind. As a side-brag, I am playing with Chuck Ragan when he comes over to the UK.

Avail - Over the James is probably my favourite - I'm not usually one for slicker production but Richmond's finest somehow sound amazing on this. Dixie is ace though.

Samiam - You Are Freaking Me Out probably gets the most listenage but 'Dull' off Astray is amazing.

I feel like I should mention Discount here as well...

[Dominic]

Lately, I've been replaying over and over three CDs:

The New Pornographers - Challengers

Spoon - Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga

The Soundtrack to the movie "Once."

I can't get enough of them.

[El Diablo]

All,

There was some discussion earlier about Chan Marshall hotness level.

Check out pics here:

http://gorillavsbear.blogspot.com/20...t-granada.html

So cute in these pics!

[Claunchy]

There are way too many cool shows in this three month period in my area.

Last Friday I went to the aforementioned National show. The next day I saw Magnolia Electric Co. and an awesome alt-country band called the Golden Boots.

This Saturday I am going to Wall of Sound Festival to see Explosions in the Sky, Pinback, and whoever else is out there.

Then in the upcoming months are Spoon/New Pornos, Final Fantasy, The Hold Steady, Caribou, Stars, Of Montreal, M.I.A., and Architecture in Helsinki.

Anyone else been to/going to any cool shows? ACL TR from Nath would be cool too.

[TiK]

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Last Friday I went to the aforementioned National show. The next day I saw Magnolia Electric Co. and an awesome alt-country band called the Golden Boots.

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Oooh, thanks for reminding me. Magnolia Electric Co. is gonna be playing at the Blender Theater at Gramercy in NYC on 9/29. I need to get tickets!

Also, Nina Nastasia will be playing the Mercury Lounge in NYC on 10/3, which I hope to be going to as well.

[NT!]

chan marshall is def a hottie... chicks who can play drums are automatically hotter too

[The DaveR]

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The latest albums I've picked up recently that I dig are Lily Allen (Alright, Still) and Peter Bjorn & John (Writer's Block). I really like Lily Allen in particular-- very, very pop, but very good and with a pull-no-punches sense of humor.

I haven't listened to Peter Bjorn & John as much, but so far I dig it, and I really like "Let's Call It Off" (which may or may not be the single-- I heard it on Sirius).

Anyone else have any opinion on either of these?

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Wow. Where the eff was I last year. Listening to PB&J now and halfway through it's just tremendous. One of the best I've listened to for a long time. It sounds at once familiar and original.

[Weever22]

i think The Chills is my favorite track off that album, but all are amazing...

[Duke]

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Wow. Where the eff was I last year. Listening to PB&J now and halfway through it's just tremendous. One of the best I've listened to for a long time. It sounds at once familiar and original.

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Noodle. Use your noodle. Noodle. Do the noodle dance.

This is just the first thing I thought of when I read this. A parent may or may not recognize the song/reference.

Looking for the actual tracks in question to see what you're really referencing.

[nath]

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ACL TR from Nath would be cool too.

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i'm still hibernating, i'll have something in a day or two