The NEW OFFICIAL Music/Albums Discussion Thread

[revolutionomega]

Super-hype because the new FF (FOO FIGHTERS) album dropped today. Gonna download it tonight when I have the time and give it a listen. Love this thread found some really cool underground music thanks to it.

My favorite FOO album is probably still the Colour and the Shape and I think they're one of the few true rock groups left around. Everyone seems to be conforming to a simplistic alt rock style in the mainstream (see MCR, PANIC, etc. - groups that originally were not so much so).

Also if you're looking for some sick instrumentals check out Adebisi Shank (album dropped... uh... last month?) Solid rhythms as well as a smooth sound into almost prog-rock runs.

[TYLR]

I've been on a huge HorrorPops kick lately, and playing the crap out of this track in particular:

[| nokt |]

Someone might like that

He also does Zelda Step.

[iDropDeadChris]

First thing I did when I woke up is download the new Skrillex EP... it's pretty good ya' know

[Wayne]

This discussion is very healthy related to the music it can prove help full
for the selection of the music album. I appreciate the whole discussion exist in this thread.

[NotChaosUnown]

He also does Zelda Step.

I'll see your Dubstep remix, and raise you a hardstyle remix

[| nokt |]

I'll see your Dubstep remix, and raise you a hardstyle remix

Had no idea Ephixa even did a hardstyle remix. I'll have to scour his older videos, i've only been following for a few months.
He did just release a Portal 2 remix along with Gerudo Valley.

[Psychotik]

I'm sure a bunch of you have listened to Venetian Snares' latest EP, Cubist Reggae. I don't really know what to say other than it was kinda boring. The Identification Circles Levitate was pretty alright but the rest didn't catch my interest at all. I find it kinda surprising that a lot of people are saying that this was his best work in years. I wish Aaron Funk went back to 2006.

[Kommisar]

y-yo this song's pretty cool...............

http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/427494

[| nokt |]

y-yo this song's pretty cool...............

http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/427494

I wholeheartedly agree

[| nokt |]

Double post ohhhh welll. I think anything over 5 days is fine

Anyways Renard just posted this on his FB. Some guy that is his friend. Its a free Drum 'N Bass album.
Its pretty sick, only a couple songs into it, but i love it.

http://rchetype.bandcamp.com/album/directive

EDIT: forgot to mention its FREE
And here is my favorite song, so far.

[itsjb]

I'm sure a bunch of you have listened to Venetian Snares' latest EP, Cubist Reggae. I don't really know what to say other than it was kinda boring. The Identification Circles Levitate was pretty alright but the rest didn't catch my interest at all. I find it kinda surprising that a lot of people are saying that this was his best work in years. I wish Aaron Funk went back to 2006.

Yo same here. I'm thinking maybe I outgrew him, or the novelty of his drum programming wore off, because the music doesn't sound any less (pfft) sophisticated.

Just picked up the new Beyonce this afternoon, and I can't wait to go through it -- apparently The-Dream killed it on all fronts. Reeeeeeally excited for his new album, The Love IV, to drop in September. We were supposed to get it 6/7/2011 but you know Def Jam. For any other Dream fans, check out The Weeknd (a lot darker, but pretty good) and Frank Ocean (skr8 blowin up right now and a lot of Dream heads love him, though I don't). Last year's Jeremih LP had like, 3 good songs, including the title track, All About You. The Weeknd gets compared to Jeremih a lot, but don't bother checking that one out. Oh, I also landed Lady Gaga's Born This Way Special Edition and Loud by Rihanna, so I'll holla after those. The new J-Lo was decent; the whole thing is dancefloor burners if you're into that sort of thing.
The-Dream - Priceless
The Weeknd - What You Need

Still working my way through the Prince discography. About 15 albums in, I decided to pick it back up after I saw him at the Jazz Fest last week (insane). Nigga TOO prolific, but everyone who hasn't NEEDS to check out Purple Rain and 1999, and if you like those, Love Symbol, Dirty Mind, Sign O' the Times, Parade and Diamonds and Pearls.
Prince - The Beautiful Ones
Prince - Lady Cab Driver

Speaking of Diamonds and Pearls, found a million rare-ass Zomby radio dubs and devoured them in a night. Still juicing them like crazy. His new full-length Dedication is also nice; sounds nothing like WWU92 or even One Foot Ahead of the Other, but more like his Digital Flora 10" (one of the tracks is even a clear continuation of the series). Burial is as good as they say he is, slapping distorted garage beats over menacing, melancholy synths and buzzing bass lines like it's his job. (Now that I think about it, it's actually his job.) Get both albums.
Zomby - Fantastique Remix
Burial - Archangel

As for hip-hop, I was lucky enough to stumble upon an enormous torrent of vintage DJ Paul ('91-94). The sound quality is often attrocious, as the records are all cassette rips, but the music is sooooo good. See for yourselves:
DJ Paul & Lord Infamous - Tryna Run Game
DJ Paul - All Dirty Hoes

[Psychotik]

DJ Okawari - Kaleidoscope


His latest album that came out on June 29th. Really really good shit.I wished that there was more SiCk piano stuff, but it still good. Lot's of variety with sick piano stuff, Downtempo Soul-Hop, and even stuff with other instruments.


Hiromi - Voice

I don't think it's one of her best albums, but it surely doesn't disappoint at all. Top notch piano playing.

[TYLR]

Hiromi had a concert at my school last year but I didn't go 'cause I didn't know who she was and I had other things to do >.>

I've been wearing this CD out lately, and especially this track:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmHQAV_6vMg

[TEEX]

I still have to check out Hiromi's new album. She played the newer track "Haze" as her encore when I saw her in Pittsburgh, and I thought it was beautiful. I'm glad to see she's being backed by her trio again; I loved hearing that funky bass in Another Mind (which is still my personal favorite of her's). Anyway, I'm gonna hold off and buy "Voice" before I hear anything else.

Lately, I've been getting into a lot of funk, soul and blues. One of my most recent discoveries was Tower of Power, which was a name that popped up on last.fm a few months ago. I checked out the album "Bump City" (1972) and loved every track. They incorporate some strong jazz elements, which are complemented by the vocals of R&B singer Rick Stevens and is backed by the remaining personnel.


Yeah, don't ask about the hand holding the chicken leg. I don't know. All I know is that it's a good album.

One of their most noteworthy:
Tower of Power - You're Still a Young Man

I know I had more stuff I wanted to talk about, so I'll be back in this thread eventually.