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Post by axlord on Aug 30, 2024 19:14:32 GMT
Turned the new Nick Cave album off after the 4th song
I couldn’t help but feel that every song was designed to maintain the narrative of “this is the greatest musical achievement of all time”.
Massive fan of his last 3 albums and all of his films, but I’m done with nick cave for a while.
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Post by barny on Aug 30, 2024 21:30:04 GMT
I love to see you back here, mate, but that doesn't really make much sense and I havent still listened to it
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Post by axlord on Aug 31, 2024 5:29:45 GMT
I love to see you back here, mate, but that doesn't really make much sense and I havent still listened to it Hey Barny. Referring to the cult of Nick Cave in 2024 which I now find utterly exhausting. The first 4 songs weren’t bad but the production was horrible and the copy and paste choirs on standing on the shoulder of giants sound less offensive. Blixa used to smack Nick round the head when he got out of line. Nick doesn’t have that anymore and is surrounded by yes men with warren ellis being the biggest yes man in the game. The last 5 albums have been extremely safe, middle of road-ish and formulaic, and I struggle to understand the narrative of: “It really is the greatest album of all time” “How can Nick Cave continue being the greatest songwriter of all time after experiencing such terrible tragedy, he really is amazing!” “How does Warren Ellis compare to Beethoven?” A large, militant and relatively new fan base lap this up, and they’re on the verge of issuing a lightning challenge to Radiohead fans, for the title of “worst rock fans in the history of music” all of this crept in by the 4th song, I then turned it off and went to to the kitchen to grab a slice of cheese. Shit happens and I hope you now understand my position Barny.
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Post by barny on Aug 31, 2024 7:31:39 GMT
Hi, that is all fine and might be even right. But what about the massive fan of his 3 last albums bit.
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Post by axlord on Aug 31, 2024 8:14:00 GMT
Not sure why you’re still confused barny.
Push the sky away Skeleton tree Ghosteen
Love them, despite them being formulaic and I can mostly appreciate the praise, however it’s with this run where the god like praise starts to irk my bones slightly, it’s not an issue at all.
Idiot prayer - The biblical saviour during Covid. A performance for the times, alone and in a hall. Wow! It’s like the second coming of Christ. Fuck no.
Carnage - levels below the above three studio albums. Praise intensifies, the fuck.
Wild God - lmfao at the title, ok, let me give this a go. 4 songs in and it’s time for a break.
Nick cave singing Rye Whiskey > Nick cave the god.
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Post by barny on Aug 31, 2024 13:49:51 GMT
Mmmm
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Post by Bigred3 on Sept 3, 2024 18:25:44 GMT
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Post by mahoney on Sept 3, 2024 19:36:13 GMT
I’m so pumped
WE ALL GOT WORK TO DO
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Post by mahoney on Sept 4, 2024 14:11:13 GMT
Another song released WRISTWATCH. GOOD SHIT
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Post by Bigred3 on Sept 4, 2024 16:16:12 GMT
I'm off that Oasis train - let's go on the MJ Lenderman SPECIAL BUS.
FUCK YES
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Post by barny on Sept 4, 2024 21:58:26 GMT
I saw Wednesday a couple weeks ago, they were quite good, forgot he was in there, they have broken up as a couple though
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Post by Fuzzy Dunlop on Sept 5, 2024 10:48:27 GMT
Friday's new albums:
• David Gilmour: Luck and Strange Atmospheric progressive rock with soaring guitar solos, introspective lyrics, and lush, spacious soundscapes.
• Dummy: Free Energy Shoegaze and krautrock fusion with hazy guitars, hypnotic rhythms, and ethereal vocals.
• Fat Dog: WOOF. Chaotic post-punk with punk aggression, noisy guitars, and an experimental edge.
• Fred Again: Ten Days Emotional electronic music blending house, pop, and ambient textures with introspective, vocal-driven tracks.
• Hinds: VIVA HINDS Garage rock with a lo-fi aesthetic, upbeat melodies, and infectious energy, infused with punk attitude.
• Max Richter: In a Landscape Minimalist classical music with emotive piano compositions, ambient influences, and rich orchestral arrangements.
• Mercury Rev: Born Horses Psychedelic chamber pop with sweeping orchestration, dreamlike vocals, and a cinematic feel.
• MJ Lenderman: Manning Fireworks Indie rock with alt-country influences, raw vocals, and a gritty, down-to-earth sound.
• Nala Sinephro: Endlessness Ambient jazz with cosmic soundscapes, modular synths, and serene, meditative improvisations.
• Suuns: The Breaks Dark experimental rock with electronic undertones, atmospheric production, and minimalist grooves.
• The Dare: What’s Wrong With New York? Sleek electro-pop with a gritty urban vibe, combining dance beats, catchy hooks, and a rebellious attitude.
• The Heavy Heavy: One of a Kind Retro-inspired rock with soulful vocals, psychedelic flourishes, and a classic 60s/70s vibe.
• The The: Ensolument Post-punk with politically charged lyrics, dark atmospheres, and a blend of rock and electronic elements.
• Toro y Moi: Hole Erth Psychedelic chillwave with funky grooves, experimental production, and laid-back, genre-blending vibes.
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Post by barny on Sept 5, 2024 10:53:14 GMT
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Post by barny on Sept 5, 2024 10:55:02 GMT
But then again I've been swalling up lots of Nick content, there are a couple of lovely recent interviews tbh
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Post by Bigred3 on Sept 5, 2024 16:17:34 GMT
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Post by mahoney on Sept 5, 2024 17:27:20 GMT
No, let's just mention him in every thread on the soapbox for maximum penetration.
This year has been kinda slow for me, plenty of stuff I've enjoyed, but this summer produced very little for me to be excited about. but to have Nick Cave last week and Lenderman tomorrow, music is back baby!
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Post by mahoney on Sept 5, 2024 17:29:01 GMT
But then again I've been swalling up lots of Nick content, there are a couple of lovely recent interviews tbh He always gives wonderful interviews. I need to pick up that book that came out recently actually. That's one man I would listen to a podcast from.
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Post by jp on Sept 6, 2024 6:57:05 GMT
Good release day today. In addition to some of the ones fuzzy mentioned I'm also looking forward to checking out Pale Jay, Ishmael Ensemble and Peel Dream Magazine.
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Post by Bigred3 on Sept 6, 2024 11:50:00 GMT
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Post by mahoney on Sept 6, 2024 12:48:14 GMT
I give it 100.1
I love it 🥰 I hope it brings you as much joy BigRedMachineSteve
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