What Are You Listening To?

[brennser]

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[nkotb]

Today:
 
 Boris - Smile [Japanese Release]
 
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 Boris - Smile [Domestic Release]
 
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 I only just downloaded the Japanese version after buying the domestic.  Both kick serious ass, but listening to them side-by-side, I do tend to like the Japanese release a little better.

[azaghal1981]

I was spoiled by hearing the Japanese release first.
 
 
 The American version sounded totally limp to me after hearing it a few weeks later. I like how they've been playing mixed versions of a few of the songs live.
 
 Message intro->statement for instance.

[sweetcell]

i officially have no hipster cred: try as i might, i just can't get into boris that much.  it's not bad, but i don't see myself reaching for "smile" on a regular basis.  maybe i need to see them live?  (i wasn't able to make the show this week).
 
 listened to the new girl talk this week, quite enjoyed that.

[Relaxer]

Originally posted by sweetcell:
  i officially have no hipster cred: try as i might, i just can't get into boris that much.  it's not bad, but i don't see myself reaching for "smile" on a regular basis.  maybe i need to see them live?  (i wasn't able to make the show this week).
 
 listened to the new girl talk this week, quite enjoyed that.

Have you tried 'Pink'? That's a good gateway album into the Boris fold.
 
 For the record, I'm not that much into Smile either, but I do like Pink a lot.

[manimtired]

oxford collapse - bits
 
 great cd

[nkotb]

I definitely think that album can work as a code for non-doom fans.  Kinda makes the rest make sense to an outside observer, I think.
 
 

Originally posted by Relaxer:
 Have you tried 'Pink'? That's a good gateway album into the Boris fold.
 
 For the record, I'm not that much into Smile either, but I do like Pink a lot.

[azaghal1981]

Rainbow is a great intro although it's not very representative of their over all sound. Then again, it's hard to say that they do have a distinct sound since they're so all over the place.
 
 Akuma No Uta is quite good, too.
 As is Pink as mentioned above.
 
 
 I doubt their slower, dronier releases like Feedbacker, Flood or Absolutego will do anything for you but I like them a lot.

[nkotb]

I'd agree.  I probably dont' listen to them very often, but when I need a 64 minute dose of drone, they usually do the trick.
 
 

Originally posted by azaghal1981:
  I doubt their slower, dronier releases like Feedbacker, Flood or Absolutego will do anything for you but I like them a lot.

[azaghal1981]

Nadja - The Bungled and the Botched
 
 
 This is their 3rd or 4th album this year and my favorite yet.

[Firebutt McGee]

Originally posted by kosmo:
  Style Council - Complete Adventures Of The Style Council.
 
 Disc one of this collection is just flat out AMAZING! That early burst of singles, b-sides and the first album from Paul & Mick are just top notch.

Okay seriously, that collection is sooo ace! I love it! I caught Paul Weller at the Style Council night he did at Irving Plaza last year, and it STILL ranks as one of the best shows I've seen in a long time.
 
 --
 
 Per this thread however, I've been listening to both of these all night:
 
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 Cocteau Twins - Blue Bell Knoll
 
 It's not their best, but it's got some of my favorite songs of theirs like "Blue Bell Knoll", "Cico Buff", and "Ella Megalast Burls Forever".
 
 and
 
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 Ellen Allien - Boogybytes, Vol. 4
 
 Again, not the best of the Boogybytes compilations, but its got a really good sound to it, and I generally love Ellen's taste in picking great minimal tracks. Super fun, though!

[azaghal1981]

Daedelus album release party live stream.
 In your media player of choice:
 http://205.188.215.225:8008/
 
 Flying Lotus spinning right now
 
 
 Kode9 just finished.

[Firebutt McGee]

Originally posted by azaghal1981:
  Daedelus album release party live stream.
 In your media player of choice:
  http://205.188.215.225:8008/
 
 Flying Lotus spinning right now
 
 
 Kode9 just finished.

I kinda love that I'm up and listening to this!!! Thanks for the link, azaghal!

[azaghal1981]

Not a problem.
 
 I was listening to Daedelus spin then the stream cut and now it's back. Doesn't much sound like him anymore, though.

[sonickteam2]

ohhhh, this is so good so far!!!!!! Wasp In The Lotus might be one of their top 3 tracks ever.  <img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61GdHa544AL._SL500_AA240_.jpg" alt=" - " />