What CD's Are you Playing Right Now? Top 5

[Yesspaz]

Originally Posted by progdirjim

Stereolab - Cobra And Phases Group Play Voltage In The Milky Night (anybody know these guys? I'm thinking of adding them to the moon)

Stereolab? On the Moon? Wow. Yeah, I know them, and I think they're ok. I don't really know how they'd fit on the Moon. They're definitely in left field, but they seem to be more in the Radiohead/Spiritualized/Luxury realm (not that OK Computer, Kid A, and Amnesiac couldn't be on Moon). Stereolab lands totally in the "dream-pop" category to me - relatively simple tunes done with lush production and a few little flourishes to make it interesting.

If you like Stereolab, Jim, try Spiritualized's "Ladies & Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space," or better yet, they have a complete works vol. 1 & 2.

[progdirjim(Admin)]

Originally Posted by Yesspaz

Stereolab? On the Moon? Wow. Yeah, I know them, and I think they're ok. I don't really know how they'd fit on the Moon. They're definitely in left field, but they seem to be more in the Radiohead/Spiritualized/Luxury realm (not that OK Computer, Kid A, and Amnesiac couldn't be on Moon). Stereolab lands totally in the "dream-pop" category to me - relatively simple tunes done with lush production and a few little flourishes to make it interesting.

If you like Stereolab, Jim, try Spiritualized's "Ladies & Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space," or better yet, they have a complete works vol. 1 & 2.

Dream pop? Interesting how we hear things differently. I hear that on a few songs I suppose, and I told Roger in my first e-mail that they're kind of "loungey", but man, are you hearing the time signatures? They're all over the place. Plus analog keys, marimbas, and counterpoint vocals. They're playing at the local House Of Blues next Wednesday, and I plan on taking a walk there to see them...

If Spiritualized is half as good as Stereolab, I owe you another one...

[lotus]

In player:

Trans Siberian Orchestra : Christmas Trilogy (although it is not the season..)
Roger Waters : In the flesh (life album)
RPWL : Start The Fire

[Rick and Roll]

Oh I just got a ton...top 5

Magic Pie - Motions of Desire
Karcius - Sphere
Tool - 10,000 Days

These three are killer!

King Crimson - Lizard
Project Lo - Black Canvas

One I didn't get into ws the Advent - Cantus Firmus. I understand it's very hot right now, but I was not moved....oh well.

[Andyyyy]

Rick, Give Cantus Firmus a few more plays...it kinda sneaks up on ya...

[Rick and Roll]

Originally Posted by Andyyyy

Rick, Give Cantus Firmus a few more plays...it kinda sneaks up on ya...

Will do.

[VAXman(Admin)]

Originally Posted by Rick and Roll

Oh I just got a ton...top 5

Magic Pie - Motions of Desire
Karcius - Sphere
Tool - 10,000 Days

These three are killer!

King Crimson - Lizard
Project Lo - Black Canvas

One I didn't get into ws the Advent - Cantus Firmus. I understand it's very hot right now, but I was not moved....oh well.

I wish you would have said so at ROSfest. I would have had you tell your opinion of it to Alan.

[Rick and Roll]

Originally Posted by VAXman

I wish you would have said so at ROSfest. I would have had you tell your opinion of it to Alan.

To me the best part of the record is his work, especially the instrumental "Remember When". And he was excellent with Mirthrandir. He doesn't write any other songs on the Advent.

I don't see a problem with stating that I found it a bit uninspiring. I think parts of it drag, and there's some dead air.

However, I like Andyyyy's suggestion to listen some more. I do enjoy most of it.

If I would have heard it there, I would have gave my opinion if asked. The day I suck up to an artist is the day I stop seeing concerts.

[Yesspaz]

Originally Posted by progdirjim

If Spiritualized is half as good as Stereolab, I owe you another one...

Spiritualized is definitely a dream pop band, but worth a check if you can find a used copy. They also have great cover art.