Reviews of New CDs/Music

[Little Whiskey]

that is a very good start jack. we just have to get you to dump that HONDA, and get into a nice FORD. preferably a 4x4 pickup!!!

if you need help picking out that gun rack, give me a shout.

[LaFours]

So I saw the link to the new Tool album but no one reviewed it. I bought it the day it came out and I didn't take it out of my CD player for quite a while. Now though, I am sorry to say that it has lost some of its appeal. This album didn't maintain the intensity they left off with from Lateralus...but thats just me. I'd be interested in anybody else's take.

LaFours. Thanks for posting! Welcome to the forum. I'm the one who posted the link prior to its release to try to drum up some enthusiasm.

I would have to agree with you wholeheartedly on your experience with the new album. I don't find it as accessible as previous albums. Lateralus was definitely a good album, but I'm still looking for them to go back to the creativity and power of Aenima and Undertow ("Sober" is still my favorite Tool song, followed closely by "Aenema"). After giving it a listen quite a few times, the only song that has really stuck with me is "Jambi". I'll always love Tool and their creativity, but I'd have to say that I'm a bit disappointed. Maybe I'll pick it up again in a couple months and try it again.

Right now, I'm into Sworn Enemy's "Beginning of the End" (metal).

tyler

I hear you loud and clear on Aemina and Undertow. I think Lateralus was at least comperable to those (in terms of energy) but they definitely supercede Lateralus. Before the new album came out I reflected on their entire catalogue and told myself if 10,000 Days was even close to Lateralus in terms of energy that it would rock. Unfortunately, it was not to be...but maybe it will grow with time.

[MJZiggy]

Could you please post the genre or a description of the music when posting new stuff because we have lots of different tastes in music in the forum.

Sorry.

Picking a genre they fit into is a tough one...maybe a Folk Rock? Some have said Country but I don't hear it. Take a listen to some samples from the Amazon site (skip "Hello")

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000A3DG8U/102-8673645-3938564?v=glance&n=5174

This isn't normally my cup of tea but I like this.

I like it. Folk rock sounds like a good place to put it. It would be good for relaxing to. Still looking for new, fast, cleaning music though. 120-130 bpm would be nice.

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Tank, I really hate to break it to you, but Coldplay is not that great of a band. They are popular because they have pop songs and martin has a catchy voice.

I suggest you check out broken social scene. There's a good band.

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Anyone heard the new Zero 7 album "The Garden"? Curious if I should pick it up and am interested in a review.

tyler

Hate to disappoint you Jack, but the album sounds a lot like a poor man's version of Coldplay, especially the songs "if I can't have you" and "your place." Despite the creative idea of composing an album with multiple vocalist, i must say, none of the singers measure up to Chris Martin, and therefore some songs become boring toward their conclusion; but thats just how i feel listening to it. Seems like most songs are instrumental with few lyrics, such as "your place" which have only 6 lines of lyrics but is 6 minutes long. "Seeing things" is all instrumental.

My favorite song is "crosses." Sounds a lot like Snow Patrol.

I'll grade it C+, for it's creativity and Coldplay-ish tone (on some songs)

I haven't heard the new CD, but if you are interested in Zero 7, check out their first CD, Simple Things. Absolutely beautiful. A collection of laid-back soul, acid jazz, and funk tracks. Zero 7 is really just two producers that bring in singers. I have the second CD also, When it Falls..but, it is really all over the place and a disappointment.

Zero 7 is nowhere near coldplay. They are chill lounge music. Think lazy sunday mornings or cocktails in a stylish joint with a date.

APB is a bit to young to really appreciate Zero 7. As he says, boring. My guess is he would also find Koop, Bebel Gilberto, Thievery Corp, Air, Jazzanova, or even Massive Attack as boring.

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some good tunes

Ryan Adams - 29
My Morning Jacket - Z
The White Stripes - Get Behind Me Satan
Nickel Creek - Why Should the Fire Die?
The National - Alligator
Sigur Rós - Takk
Ryan Adams and the Cardinals - Jacksonville City Nights
The Deadly Snakes - Porcella
Richard Hawley - Cole's Corner
Venetian Snares - Rossz Csillag Allat Született
Broken Social Scene-Broken Social Scene
Nine Inch Nails - With Teeth
Doves - Some Cities
Mike Doughty - Haughty Melodic
The Decemberists - Picaresque
Caitlin Cary & Thad Cockrell - Begonias
Sufjan Stevens - Illinois
The Mars Volta - Frances the Mute
Antony And the Johnsons - I Am A Bird Now
Wolf Parade - Apologies to the Queen Mary
The New Pornographers - Twin Cinema
Ryan Adams and the Cardinals - Cold Roses
Bright Eyes - I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning
Fiona Apple - Extraordinary Machine
Andrew Bird - Andrew Bird and the Mysterious Production of Eggs

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Anyone heard the new Zero 7 album "The Garden"? Curious if I should pick it up and am interested in a review.

tyler

Hate to disappoint you Jack, but the album sounds a lot like a poor man's version of Coldplay, especially the songs "if I can't have you" and "your place." Despite the creative idea of composing an album with multiple vocalist, i must say, none of the singers measure up to Chris Martin, and therefore some songs become boring toward their conclusion; but thats just how i feel listening to it. Seems like most songs are instrumental with few lyrics, such as "your place" which have only 6 lines of lyrics but is 6 minutes long. "Seeing things" is all instrumental.

My favorite song is "crosses." Sounds a lot like Snow Patrol.

I'll grade it C+, for it's creativity and Coldplay-ish tone (on some songs)

I haven't heard the new CD, but if you are interested in Zero 7, check out their first CD, Simple Things. Absolutely beautiful. A collection of laid-back soul, acid jazz, and funk tracks. Zero 7 is really just two producers that bring in singers. I have the second CD also, When it Falls..but, it is really all over the place and a disappointment.

Zero 7 is nowhere near coldplay and to even make a comparison is foolish. They are chill lounge music. Think lazy sunday mornings or cocktails in a stylish joint with a date.

APB is a bit to young to really appreciate Zero 7. As he says, boring. My guess is he would also find Koop, Bebel Gilberto, Thievery Corp, Air, Jazzanova, or even Massive Attack as boring.

[jack's smirking revenge]

Pearl Jam's new CD is pretty darn good, sounds like their first couple albums

I have to give a different opinion unfortunately. Based on your review, I picked up Pearl Jam's self-titled CD late last week. What stood out most for me is Eddie Vedder's screaming, strained vocals. "Ten" was a classic album ("Black" will always be one of my favorite PJ songs). "VS" was great and had some amazing, heartfelt songs. But I have to admit that nothing stood out for me on the new CD. It's packaged well and sounds slick but is somewhat hollow to me, much like the pitless fruit on the back of the package. The only song that really grabbed me was "Inside Job", but I only discovered that recently because I got bored with all of the rest of the songs that came before it.

Thanks for the recommendation though.

tyler

[Badgepack]

tyler, I have to admit that I read a good review of the new PJ album, downloaded (legally of course) quite a few songs, and liked them. However, the songs got real old real fast. Like many bands, it is hard for them to keep pace with the quality of thier first few albums. Ten and VS are hard to compete with. Maybe just wishful thinking on my part.

[AtlPackFan]

Second Shift - Boozed and Bruised.
Alternative Rock with a 60s flavor.

http://www.secondshiftmusic.com/

Go to the media page and click on "Bethany". Ignore the cheezy video.

OK, yes, its my son's band...but I have to promote. He needs to make it big so I can retire to a house he buys my wife and I in Destin (or anywhere along the Alabama/Florida Gulf Coast)!

[Badgepack]

Second Shift - Boozed and Bruised.
Alternative Rock with a 60s flavor.

Go to the media page and click on "Bethany". Ignore the cheezy video.

!

Not bad at all, pretty good.
Which one is your kid, the one with the fro?

[AtlPackFan]

Second Shift - Boozed and Bruised.
Alternative Rock with a 60s flavor.

Go to the media page and click on "Bethany". Ignore the cheezy video.

!

Not bad at all, pretty good.
Which one is your kid, the one with the fro?

No, the tall one. He's the drummer.

[Tyrone Bigguns]

some good tunes

Ryan Adams - 29
My Morning Jacket - Z
The White Stripes - Get Behind Me Satan
Nickel Creek - Why Should the Fire Die?
The National - Alligator
Sigur Rós - Takk
Ryan Adams and the Cardinals - Jacksonville City Nights
The Deadly Snakes - Porcella
Richard Hawley - Cole's Corner
Venetian Snares - Rossz Csillag Allat Született
Broken Social Scene-Broken Social Scene
Nine Inch Nails - With Teeth
Doves - Some Cities
Mike Doughty - Haughty Melodic
The Decemberists - Picaresque
Caitlin Cary & Thad Cockrell - Begonias
Sufjan Stevens - Illinois
The Mars Volta - Frances the Mute
Antony And the Johnsons - I Am A Bird Now
Wolf Parade - Apologies to the Queen Mary
The New Pornographers - Twin Cinema
Ryan Adams and the Cardinals - Cold Roses
Bright Eyes - I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning
Fiona Apple - Extraordinary Machine
Andrew Bird - Andrew Bird and the Mysterious Production of Eggs

Add the new Gomez CD to that list. Just saw them. Great show.

[LaFours]

Pearl Jam's new CD is pretty darn good, sounds like their first couple albums

I have to give a different opinion unfortunately. Based on your review, I picked up Pearl Jam's self-titled CD late last week. What stood out most for me is Eddie Vedder's screaming, strained vocals. "Ten" was a classic album ("Black" will always be one of my favorite PJ songs). "VS" was great and had some amazing, heartfelt songs. But I have to admit that nothing stood out for me on the new CD. It's packaged well and sounds slick but is somewhat hollow to me, much like the pitless fruit on the back of the package. The only song that really grabbed me was "Inside Job", but I only discovered that recently because I got bored with all of the rest of the songs that came before it.

Thanks for the recommendation though.

I agree with that. The new Pearl Jam album function much like the new Tool album. Neither one lived up to my expectations. I guess thats what I get for putting my faith in mainstream rock to continue to crank out the hits.
tyler

[jack's smirking revenge]

Live's "songs from Black Mountain".

Waste of time. Another bad CD by a once-proud and once-talented band.

tyler