Wanglik, Guangdong Superthread - Page 55

phillyfan26 · 07-18-2008, 01:41 PM

Afternoon, Phanan, LM, Ax.

LemonMelon · 07-18-2008, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Axver

I've honestly no idea who Richard Thompson is. What sort of music are we talking about here?

He's classified under British folk. This particular record sounds considerably more contemporary than that, but is entirely downbeat. It was recorded with his wife (who has a killer voice) during their divorce, and reflects this.

phanan · 07-18-2008, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by LemonMelon

OK, remind me never to play moon lander ever again. That fucking thing is...ugh...

I just put it out of reach for a while, so don't bother.

phanan · 07-18-2008, 01:43 PM

hey pfan

LemonMelon · 07-18-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by phanan

I just put it out of reach for a while, so don't bother.

Oh yeah, no one is going to catch you any time soon.

Axver · 07-18-2008, 01:47 PM

Greetings, PFan.

Axver · 07-18-2008, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LemonMelon

He's classified under British folk. This particular record sounds considerably more contemporary than that, but is entirely downbeat. It was recorded with his wife (who has a killer voice) during their divorce, and reflects this.

Oh, that sounds pretty intense. By British folk, are we talking along the lines of Nick Drake?

phillyfan26 · 07-18-2008, 01:48 PM

I'm playing U2 on guitar today, actually. Haven't done that in a while.

LemonMelon · 07-18-2008, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Axver

Oh, that sounds pretty intense. By British folk, are we talking along the lines of Nick Drake?

No, actually, this record sounds like a more stripped-down REM. Melodic folk, with dark lyrics. As a matter of fact, REM covered one of the songs for a tribute album.

I mostly just picked it out because it's high up on rateyourmusic's all-time albums list, but I was pleasantly surprised. Good stuff.

Axver · 07-18-2008, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by LemonMelon

No, actually, this record sounds like a more stripped-down REM. Melodic folk, with dark lyrics. As a matter of fact, REM covered one of the songs for a tribute album.

I mostly just picked it out because it's high up on rateyourmusic's all-time albums list, but I was pleasantly surprised. Good stuff.

I'm sufficiently intrigued that I think I'd like to check it out too. Hint, hint.

PS Thanks for Five Leaves Left. Will give it a listen tomorrow.

LemonMelon · 07-18-2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Axver

I'm sufficiently intrigued that I think I'd like to check it out too. Hint, hint.

PS Thanks for Five Leaves Left. Will give it a listen tomorrow.

Hope you like Leaves; I can't see why you wouldn't. It's just like Pink Moon with more strings and general backing.

phillyfan26 · 07-18-2008, 02:02 PM

I'm going to try to convince my mother to let me go try to get tickets for The Dark Knight today.

phanan · 07-18-2008, 02:06 PM

I didn't read through everything or go to The Dark Night thread. Did LMP like it?

the tourist · 07-18-2008, 02:06 PM

ACK! I wanna see The Dark Knight again.

Axver · 07-18-2008, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LemonMelon

Hope you like Leaves; I can't see why you wouldn't. It's just like Pink Moon with more strings and general backing.

Honestly, I expect not to like it immediately. Pink Moon did nothing for me on the first two listens. By the fifth, though, I was absolutely hooked. So it's certainly something I will play a few times and I look forward to it sinking in.

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phanan Slug Premium Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: in the darkness on the edge of town Posts: 17,017 Local Time: 07:43 AM Images: 7	I didn't read through everything or go to The Dark Night thread. Did LMP like it? __________________ Blind faith in your leaders, or in anything, will get you killed. - Bruce Springsteen Desert Island

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