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| Topic | Do you consider yourself a fan of eminem? |
| Giggsalot 02/14/22 1:10:11 AM #11 | He was good for about 5 years and has been mostly appallingly bad for nearly the last 20 He's obviously a legendary figure, but at this point, I think that has to be a no --- And if you don't know, now you know. |
| Topic | Rank the Tracks Week 49: Tom Waits' Rain Dogs (+ Dua Lipa results) |
| Giggsalot 02/13/22 3:20:50 AM #27 | oh hey, it's my week! like most tom waits records, rain dogs is an absolute mad carnival of an album, but this one has a consistency of purpose and quality (especially in its first half) that I've never found in any of his other records. a totally singular and brilliant album. 1. Rain Dogs 2. Anywhere I Lay My Head 3. Clap Hands 4. Jockey Full of Bourbon 5. Diamonds & Gold 6. Downtown Train 7. Singapore 8. Hang Down Your Head 9. Walking Spanish 10. Time 11. Big Black Mariah 12. 9th & Hennepin 13. Tango Till They're Sore 14. Union Square 15. Cemetery Polka 16. Midtown 17. Gun Street Girl 18. Blind Love 19. Bride of Rain Dog --- And if you don't know, now you know. |
| Topic | Rank the Tracks Week 46: Velvet Underground & Nico (+ Superunknown results) |
| Giggsalot 01/23/22 11:33:26 AM #43 | so, I actually listened to this for the first time in years and I enjoyed it slightly more than I remembered! that said, I'm definitely in the minority in this topic in that I kind of wish the album was more weird and abrasive, rather than less (I am also definitely in the minority in preferring nico's weirdo folk records like desertshore to anything by VU or reed). I'm a bit fan of the john cale's electric viola drones here, especially in venus in furs, but the closer this gets to "regular" 60s rock music the more I lose interest (exceptions made for sunday morning, which is cute as buttons, and european son, which is pretty rubbish). anyway, this topic has been fascinating because I figured that: i) VU&nico was such a classic that most people would have heard it already, and ii) the last half-century of music - so much if it influenced directly by this - had taken away some of the mystery and shock factor. that a 50 year old record, and not a completely avant-garde one at that (this isn't stockhausen), can still inspire such visceral and polarized reactions is a beautiful and super cool thing. venus in furs sunday morning femme fatale i'll be your mirror i'm waiting for the man heroin run run run all tomorrow's parties the black angel's death song european son there she goes again edit: aww, too late! boooooo --- And if you don't know, now you know. |
| Topic | Rank the Tracks Week 46: Velvet Underground & Nico (+ Superunknown results) |
| Giggsalot 01/19/22 12:09:21 PM #12 | ChichiriMuyo posted... Whast to say about The Velvet Underground & Nico? This album is essentially trolling in the pre-Internet era, but not in a way that I feel I can enjoy. I felt a bit of distaste for half the songs from the moment they started, while the other half tricked me into thinking I'd like the song then the band had to violate an instrument or two... every time. I honestly never want to listen to this album again, there isn't anything to enjoy here.Have you... never listened to artsy / experimental music before at all? (If so, that's fine!) It's completely reasonable not to like VU&Nico - I said already that I don't think much of it myself! - but this is one of the most beloved and influential records of all time. To suggest that either the band themselves or their fans are somehow insincere or trolling is an absolutely baffling take. --- And if you don't know, now you know. |
| Topic | What is your favorite tv theme song of all time? |
| Giggsalot 01/18/22 3:05:09 PM #23 | this is probably recency bias and I'm forgetting a bunch of stuff but Succession's is really fucking good --- And if you don't know, now you know. |
| Topic | Rank the Tracks Week 46: Velvet Underground & Nico (+ Superunknown results) |
| Giggsalot 01/16/22 2:17:38 PM #6 | Johnbobb posted... @Giggsalot I was thinking of nominating MF Doom my next go round lolha, awesome. I tried to choose a few albums that I'd really struggle to rank, so hopefully people are up for that challenge! a little sampler for each for anyone less familiar with the options for next time Tom Waits - Rain Dogs (1985) Rain Dogs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTlkVTwMLFs Madvillain - Madvillainy (2004) All Caps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSJeHDlhYls Lana del Rey - Norman Fucking Rockwell! (2019) Mariners Apartment Complex: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uFv9Ts7Sdw I have mixed feelings on VU&Nico, will try to remember to do this later this week! --- And if you don't know, now you know. |
| Topic | Rank the Tracks Week 44: Supertramp's Breakfast in America (+ Lorde results) |
| Giggsalot 01/03/22 9:26:59 AM #9 | Wow, shame I missed the topic but those Lorde results are wild. It's pretty close to a flawless album, but writer in the dark so near the bottom is shameful - that's clearly a top three track. Pretty sure my ranking would have bounced the louvre from top spot too, so make of that what you will too! Don't care much about supertramp or 2000s indie folk, see you in a few weeks! --- And if you don't know, now you know. |
| Topic | Rank the Tracks Week 41: Brand New's The Devil and God... (+ Rush's MP results) |
| Giggsalot 12/19/21 4:16:24 PM #42 | so, uh, yeah. this thing. this isn't a style of music I typically enjoy, but this is quite the record. I agree with Chichiri that it's a profoundly difficult record to get through, but therein lies its power - it's rare to hear a record paint quite such a harrowing portrait of shame, insecurity and self-loathing as this one (the takes above calling this emotionally opaque are baffling and fascinating to me, i couldn't disagree more). the fact that we now know precisely why lacey was feeling so guilty only adds an extra layer of "challenge" to the listening experience. fortunately (or otherwise, you decide), it's worth the effort because the music is so damn good - the band really steals the best of the LCW-era modest mouse sound, and the added post-hardcore snarl of the guitars really sells the whole thing too. this is immaculately packaged despair, and there's a place in the world for that - just don't expect me to listen to it often sowing season you won't know handcuffs archers degausser limousine jesus millstone luca not the sun untitled welcome to bangkok (provisional ranking - re-listening now, subject to change) --- And if you don't know, now you know. |
| Topic | Rank the Tracks Week 41: Brand New's The Devil and God... (+ Rush's MP results) |
| Giggsalot 12/14/21 8:20:55 AM #19 | this is a super difficult album to listen to for a multitude of reasons, but it really is pretty unimpeachable at what it does will aim to rank later this week --- And if you don't know, now you know. |
| Topic | This board is still alive |
| Giggsalot 12/13/21 10:52:53 AM #33 | VincentLauw posted... Hey I still need to turn 30 man not cool don't remind meThat sounds like a decent use of a near-decade to me! I'm doing alright too - managed to get a PhD, spend a year in Japan, get married and move to Copenhagen. Landed on the other side of 30 this year. Still listening to way too much music and getting stressed around this time every year trying to make a list for no one in particular. Can't complain! --- And if you don't know, now you know. |
| Topic | This board is still alive |
| Giggsalot 12/11/21 3:46:29 PM #14 | vincentLAUWL sup? we're all exceptionally old now, how fun --- And if you don't know, now you know. |
| Topic | My brother committed suicide and passed last night. |
| Giggsalot 12/10/21 3:31:40 PM #9 | jesus blur that's awful, i'm so sorry. i can't even comprehend what you must be going through i hope in time you can find some solace in the music that you shared, and knowing he's at peace now for now though just look after yourself, feel free to reach out if you need someone fairly anonymous to talk to --- And if you don't know, now you know. |
| Topic | Rate the VG Story Day 146: Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma |
| Giggsalot 10/31/21 2:09:04 AM #14 | 8 sounds right to me It's undoubtedly a bit of a mess, but some of the peaks of storytelling in the series (and maybe even gaming as a whole) show up here, and I am very glad indeed that it exists --- And if you don't know, now you know. |
| Topic | Rate the VG Story Day 144: Shadow of the Colossus |
| Giggsalot 10/30/21 1:41:39 AM #59 | 8 I want to rate this higher to counteract all the downvotes, but 8 feels right. Does exactly what it wants to do, and the ending nearly brought a tear to my eye. Art is allowed to be subtle, and not spelling out every minute detail is not a flaw. It's not the game's fault if you lack the imagination to fill in the gaps. --- And if you don't know, now you know. |
| Topic | Rank the Tracks Week 33: Outkast's Aquemini (+ Rancid results) |
| Giggsalot 10/23/21 3:25:54 PM #26 | ChainLTTP posted... This is kind of how I feel about Speakerboxx/Love Below. It's not a consistent album and it's way too bloated, but there are about a dozen tracks that are preposterously good.That's kinda cheating though, a dozen tracks is still less than half of that album. For aquemini like 80% of the record is that good! --- And if you don't know, now you know. |
| Topic | Rank the Tracks Week 33: Outkast's Aquemini (+ Rancid results) |
| Giggsalot 10/23/21 1:21:21 PM #24 | aquemini isn't quite my favourite album of all time (definitely top 20), but I genuinely don't think i've ever heard a record with more incredible songs on it than this one. the top 11 or so songs on my ranking are all pretty much 10/10, and they're all amazing in such varied ways. an utterly staggering display of talent and creativity, and one of music's absolute high water marks. liberation da art of storytellin, part 2 synthesizer rosa parks spottieottiedopalicious aquemini skew it on the bar-b slump da art of storytellin, part 1 return of the g chonkyfire y'all scared west savannah hold on, be strong nathaniel mamacita --- And if you don't know, now you know. |
| Topic | Rate the VG Story Day 119: Final Fantasy VIII |
| Giggsalot 10/04/21 3:09:36 PM #92 | comparing this to murakami is a grievous insult to murakami 4/10, fun at times but a complete mess --- And if you don't know, now you know. |
| Topic | What is your favorite song by The Weeknd? |
| Giggsalot 09/23/21 2:38:00 PM #16 | probably loft music or montreal, trilogy is still his best material for me --- And if you don't know, now you know. |
| Topic | Rank the Albums Volume 1 (September 30 deadline) |
| Giggsalot 09/04/21 1:14:43 PM #24 | Johnbobb posted... the audacity https://rateyourmusic.com/music-review/MazzyStarsofheLid/pink-floyd/the-wall/29605147 that more or less summarizes my thoughts (though the 0.5 star rating is overly harsh) a very silly album honestly, pretty much the definition of shoehorning a story into an album at the expense of any decent songs (there's a reason i skipped a bunch of these topics, believe it or not skewering everyone else's favourites is not my idea of a good time!) --- And if you don't know, now you know. |
| Topic | Rank the Albums Volume 1 (September 30 deadline) |
| Giggsalot 09/04/21 10:12:57 AM #19 | i should probably revisit a handful of these, but here's a placeholder ranking for now! might refine or add comments later. all timers Massive Attack - Mezzanine Wu-Tang Clan - Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) The Beatles - Abbey Road Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Kendrick Lamar - good kid, m.A.A.d. city very good Air - Moon Safari Pixies - Doolittle Gorillaz - Demon Days Radiohead - OK Computer Mastodon - Crack the Skye Nirvana - Nevermind Weezer - Weezer (The Blue Album) good Janelle Monae - The ArchAndroid Fleetwood Mac - Rumours Alice in Chains - Dirt Fiona Apple - Fetch the Bolt Cutters mediocre The Strokes - Is This It U2 - Achtung Baby The Killers - Hot Fuss LCD Soundsystem - Sound of Silver Phoenix - Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix Pink Floyd - The Wall Ben Folds Five - Ben Folds Five not good Meat Loaf - Bat Out of Hell Lin-Manuel Miranda - Hamilton --- And if you don't know, now you know. |
| Topic | Rank the Tracks Week 25: Air's Moon Safari (+ Ben Folds Five results) |
| Giggsalot 08/24/21 2:04:21 PM #16 | ChainLTTP posted... La Femme is just too epic for me not to put it #1. What an achievement for an album that came out in the fucking 90s.i love the song, but this is kind of an odd statement considering it sounds like something from the 70s more than anything else! --- And if you don't know, now you know. |
| Topic | Rank the Tracks Week 25: Air's Moon Safari (+ Ben Folds Five results) |
| Giggsalot 08/24/21 12:57:52 PM #13 | Strange album for this topic series, I don't think of this as being a particularly song-based record at all. It's all good stuff, just pure vibez (instrumentals are the best here though) La Femme D'Argent Talisman La Voyage de Penelope You Make it Easy Sexy Boy Ce Matin La All I Need Kelly Watch the Stars New Star in the Sky Remember --- And if you don't know, now you know. |
| Topic | Best garage rock/post-punk revival band |
| Giggsalot 08/15/21 7:28:25 AM #22 | agree with the sentiment that these are two very different scenes, something like bloc party is definitely PPR but far from garage rock voted for tv on the radio since they stand out as pretty clearly the most "interesting" group in that list, but interpol might have the best album of the bunch mostly a very boring batch of bands though, i have no love for that time period at all --- And if you don't know, now you know. |
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