Always enjoyed this topic and finding out what great sounds is being discovered for the first time among forum members.
I picked up my first Seasick Steve album recently and really enjoyed it. He's an American bluesman who lives in Norway and has released 2 full length albums and an EP. It was his Dog House Music from '06 that reeled me in. Some nice funky blues tracks, a few with a roadhouse boogie feel. A hidden track after the final song features his telling a story about a dog who followed him around during a time he spent in San Francisco. Very nice album, and I'm hunting for his other releases.
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I have just been getting into David Bowie for the first time. Until the last week or so I had never really listened to him much, but now I can't stop.
I also just discovered Hasil Adkins and though he did some weird stuff, he wrote some great songs. I encourage more people to check him out even if he did write an entire album dedicated to poultry.
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Posts: 476 | Location: Sweden | Registered: 27 September 2006
Ali Farka Toure's new to me. i've been getting into more & more african music in the past couple of years. This morning i've discovered someone called Victor Démé. so i'm looking forward to discovering more african music of the sort (other than afrobeat cuz that's all i've been getting into until now)
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Can anyone recommend me Folkish Black Metal in the veign of Zuriaake? Please do not mention the obviousness of YnGizarm, and I also do not want any Viking Metal for this rec, Finntroll are not what I am looking for.
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Originally posted by DrAwesome: I also just discovered Hasil Adkins and though he did some weird stuff, he wrote some great songs. I encourage more people to check him out even if he did write an entire album dedicated to poultry.
Adkins was one wild dude! A true original, and I hope more people get to discover the crazy & brillant legacy he left behind. Start with the Norton releases, you can never go wrong with Norton records anyway.
So far the best has been King Crimson's Red. Aside from the pretty unnecessary noodling on the 4th track (a flaw that's also present on their also great In the Court of the Crimson King), every moment of the record is great. I'd say it rivals their debut.
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Posts: 462 | Location: Michigan City, IN | Registered: 14 December 2007
Almost through listening to Yankee Hotel Foxtrot for the first time, right now. I've heard Heavy Metal Drummer before somewhere, no idea where. Don't think I've heard a song that doesn't sound good yet.
Almost through listening to Yankee Hotel Foxtrot for the first time, right now. I've heard Heavy Metal Drummer before somewhere, no idea where. Don't think I've heard a song that doesn't sound good yet.
That's great, mate! I actually got into Wilco last year and I really enjoyed going through their back catelogue. I actually remember in the mid 90s I think reading an article on Uncle Tupelo and lo and behold 10 years later I finally gave Tweedy a chance. A Ghost is Born is a bloody brilliant album although I'm still a little perplexed by YHF's 'experimental' tag. I guess I'm not that up to speed on their early oeuvre.
Posts: 56 | Location: Yeppoon, Australia | Registered: 26 December 2006
Hmmm true, doesn't seem overly experimental really, although there was some random noise at the end of Reservations.... I'll definitely be picking up A Ghost is Born too, soon as time permits.
For some reason I heard the name Soul Coughing somewhere and vaguely remembered hearing it at some point when I was younger. Surprisingly, at least their first album (Ruby Vroom) is very unique and not the generic Sebadohish 90s indie rock I was expecting. I wouldn't call them a great band but they've been unjustly forgotten along with a lot of groups from that time period - I can't remember the last time I heard anyone talk about dEUS, for example.
Also, this isn't exactly new to me, but hearing "Stars" on TV has got me listening to Hum for the first time in quite a while. That Downward is Heavenward isn't remembered as one of the best rock albums of the 90s is a crime.
I wonder if some of the less hyped indie bands around today will be completely forgotten like that in 10 years.
Originally posted by odysseyandoracle: I can't remember the last time I heard anyone talk about dEUS, for example.
I loved Worst Case Scenario and In a Bar, Under the Sea, but those are the only two albums I heard until Pocket Revolution came out in 2006. I didn't enjoy it nearly as much. You might be interested in this.
I never listened to HUM, maybe they will be my first 'new to me' band of 2008.
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After reading a review for the new Bottomless Pitt album, I decided to check out their former band Silkworm. It's amazing how sometimes you discover a band that was around for twenty years.
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the best "new" band i've heard recently is life without buildings. they broke up in 2002, but they released a posthumous live album last year. they're really amazing, especially the singer, sue tompkins.
Almost through listening to Yankee Hotel Foxtrot for the first time, right now. I've heard Heavy Metal Drummer before somewhere, no idea where. Don't think I've heard a song that doesn't sound good yet.
That's great, mate! I actually got into Wilco last year and I really enjoyed going through their back catelogue. I actually remember in the mid 90s I think reading an article on Uncle Tupelo and lo and behold 10 years later I finally gave Tweedy a chance. A Ghost is Born is a bloody brilliant album although I'm still a little perplexed by YHF's 'experimental' tag. I guess I'm not that up to speed on their early oeuvre.
I started listening to Wilco last year as well. I'm perplexed by the "experimental" tag on any of their albums, even A Ghost is Born. Sure, there is heavier distortion and electronic flourishes on YHF and AGIB, but to me, Wilco has always been a very solid Alt-Country/Southern Rock band. In fact, I think the so-called "experimental" flourishes on these albums detract from the strength of the songs - one of the reasons why I loved Sky Blue Sky so much. But, I'm in the minority there.
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Posts: 418 | Location: Los Angeles | Registered: 18 December 2006
It takes a certain appreciation to enjoy the experimentation on yankee hotel foxtrot and a ghost is born (and in the case of less than you think loads of it).
If you're just starting to listen to Wilco I'd highly recommend Kicking Television. Wilco is one of the few bands that is by far better live then they are in the studio.
On a sidenote I classify Wilco as rock, which is what Tweedy has to say about the music he makes.
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These posts get me so excited. People discovering Joy Division, David Bowie and Wilco for the first time. I don't think there are any artists I have discovered exclusively in 2008, but some more recent ones include Bjork, Nico, Bad Brains, Can, and everybody's favorite, the Shaggs. The Constantines have a new album coming out this year. Their new single seems weak by their standards but they are too good of a band to make a bad album. I hope that by the end of the year more of you hip indie folk discover their brilliance. Bryan Webb delivers a rock and roll gospel through his words. I do love how unknown they are though. I love any hidden gold I can find.
