The 2009 Albums Thread

Nadja - When I See the Sun Always Shines on TV


Jaguar, you need this now!

"Toronto ambient/shoegaze duo NADJA illustrate their eclectic roots by covering their favorite artists. From My Bloody Valentine and The Cure to artists
as impossibly diverse as Slayer and Elliot Smith, this album contains eight carefully-selected covers re-imagined through NADJA?s unique sonic blueprint."

Track Listing
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1. Only Shallow (My Bloody Valentine)    ( 6:35)
2. Pea (Codeine)                          ( 4:09)
3. No Cure For The Lonely (Swans)        ( 6:56)
4. Dead Skin Mask (Slayer)                (10:06)
5. The Sun Always Shines On TV (A-ha)    ( 6:01)
6. Needle In The Hay (Elliott Smith)      ( 4:45)
7. Long Dark Twenties (Kids In The Hall)  ( 6:35)
8. Faith (The Cure)                      (12:47)

On the Swans cover right now. Perfect reinterpretations so far.

A step ahead of you (for once). Already have "Only Shallow" uploaded to Air Atlantic Underground Radio.

Always appreciate the tips.  ;)

Charlie wrote:
I thought Bonnie's album was kind of boring. But I've never really been much of a fan. Maybe I'll give it another shot.

Relaxer wrote:
At first I was really disappointed with the new Bonnie Prince Billy album. It was so polished and shiny, with clean instrumentation and smooth background vocals, whereas I like my Oldham creaky and ramshackle. But the fact is, motherscratcher can write songs and the quality still comes shining through. Doesn't reach the highs of Lie Down in the Light, and isn't nearly on the level of I See a Darkness or Viva Lost Blues. But it's another win for the bald fat man. 

Man, I've been seeing a lot of bad reviews for Beware…and it's really surprising me.  I LOVE IT.  I mean, yeah, you put it against I See A Darkness and I can see how someone would be disappointed if that's what you like/want from Billy every time.  I personally wouldn't want another Darkness…it stands alone.  They're just really really different…Beware is really creepy and funny at times, but has an overall sound of happy and light, whereas you can barely glean any "light" from Darkness…it's dark and heavy, lyrics and music alike.  Beware still has some dark lyrics but hidden under a shiny veneer.  First track, Beware Your Only Friend, is case in point.  I find it to be even darker because of the facade.  I wonder if the people who don't like it are truly paying attention, or if they just really have a problem with that jangly country stuff (understandable, but I personally love it).

Anybody else had a chance to check this one out?

I'll admit, I've never been that big on this band beyond their hits collection. But dang, their new one hits a homer on every song for me.

gaaaaaaaaah wrote:
New SFA is incredible after one listen.  It's bigger, louder and heavier than just about anything they've ever done.  I'm quite the SFA freak, but I'd recommend checking the album out if you get a chance.

Charlie wrote:
Anybody else had a chance to check this one out?

I'll admit, I've never been that big on this band beyond their hits collection. But dang, their new one hits a homer on every song for me.

gaaaaaaaaah wrote:
New SFA is incredible after one listen.  It's bigger, louder and heavier than just about anything they've ever done.  I'm quite the SFA freak, but I'd recommend checking the album out if you get a chance.

I've been seeing a lot of similar opinions, from huge SFA fans and otherwise.  DD/LY is still a hell of a listen to me, despite 2+ plays a day since it was released.  Some of the songs have revealed themselves to be SFA classic worthy, even if it didn't seem so it first. 

But, as I've stated, I worship everything released by those guys.  And will passionately argue their greatness, and hopefully acclaimed place in music history. 

So any word on whether they will tour in the U.S. on this album?

gaaaaaaaaah wrote:

Charlie wrote:
Anybody else had a chance to check this one out?

I'll admit, I've never been that big on this band beyond their hits collection. But dang, their new one hits a homer on every song for me.

gaaaaaaaaah wrote:
New SFA is incredible after one listen.  It's bigger, louder and heavier than just about anything they've ever done.  I'm quite the SFA freak, but I'd recommend checking the album out if you get a chance.

I've been seeing a lot of similar opinions, from huge SFA fans and otherwise.  DD/LY is still a hell of a listen to me, despite 2+ plays a day since it was released.  Some of the songs have revealed themselves to be SFA classic worthy, even if it didn't seem so it first. 

But, as I've stated, I worship everything released by those guys.  And will passionately argue their greatness, and hopefully acclaimed place in music history. 

Charlie wrote:
So any word on whether they will tour in the U.S. on this album?

gaaaaaaaaah wrote:

Charlie wrote:
Anybody else had a chance to check this one out?

I'll admit, I've never been that big on this band beyond their hits collection. But dang, their new one hits a homer on every song for me.

gaaaaaaaaah wrote:
New SFA is incredible after one listen.  It's bigger, louder and heavier than just about anything they've ever done.  I'm quite the SFA freak, but I'd recommend checking the album out if you get a chance.

I've been seeing a lot of similar opinions, from huge SFA fans and otherwise.  DD/LY is still a hell of a listen to me, despite 2+ plays a day since it was released.  Some of the songs have revealed themselves to be SFA classic worthy, even if it didn't seem so it first. 

But, as I've stated, I worship everything released by those guys.  And will passionately argue their greatness, and hopefully acclaimed place in music history. 

According to an interview Gruff did before the album came out, he said they weren't playing any indoor gigs for a while.  However, seeing as they're playing some British festivals this summer, I wouldn't be surprised if they do a US club tour in the late-summer/fall.  The album comes out in the US April 21, so maybe there'll be some announcement around then.  I hope they tour for the album, it sounds like it'd be a great album to hear live.  Unfortunately, I've read that US tours haven't been the most profitable option for the band in the past.  But I'd be very surprised if they did no US shows.

I love how Acid Mothers Temple have two albums due out over a span of two weeks.



How many did they end up putting out last year? Six?
I have four but am pretty sure that's not all of them.

anybody listen the 2 disc reissues of radiohead's pablo honey and the bends? 

Wolfmother.com


They have their new single up for download, it's soooo evil sounding. I love it.

Does anyone know if that Pajo Misfits record every came out?  On his site, it mentioned it was coming out in January, but I haven't heard anything else about it.

I'd love to hear that, too.

God Help the Girl

Belle & Sebastian?s Stuart Murdoch presents his new musical project ?God Help The Girl?, self titled debut (LP/CD/digital available June 23 on Matador Records in North America, the previous day in Europe on Rough Trade), preceded by a single ?Come Monday Night? (May 11, via Rough Trade)

More at:

http://www.matadorrecords.com/matablog/2009/04/02/presenting-god-help-the-girl-a-story-set-to-music-by-stuart-murdoch-of-belle-sebastian/

the new Bat for Lashes is streaming for free, if you're in to that kind of thing…

After finding/posting that SRB date in "just announced," I did a little googling and found this.

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Magik Markers - Baff Quarry!



Even better than Boss. One of my favorites of the year so far.

Stellastarr*



New album: Civilized out July 7th
We are so happy to announce that our long awaited 3rd album is finally on its way. Civilized, the follow-up to 2005?s Harmonies for the Haunted and our 2003 eponymous debut, is slated for a July 7th release on our very own Bloated Wife Records.

Civilized Track Listing follows:

1. Robot
2. Freak Out
3. Tokyo Sky
4. Numbers
5. Graffiti Eyes
6. Prom Zombie
7. Warchild
8. People
9. Move On
10. Sonja Cries

* * *

The first single, ?Graffiti Eyes?, will be released on iTunes on April 20th, in conjunction with being featured on ?Gossip Girl? that night, airing on the CW at 8pm.

azaghal1981 wrote:
Magik Markers - Baff Quarry!



Even better than Boss. One of my favorites of the year so far.

awesome! i wanna hear!!!! 

Digitally remastered Beatles coming in September - complete catalog available on 9/09/09, coincides with release of "Rock Band - Beatles".