Comments on: Old Man Sid

by: mer

Sat, 13 Dec 2003 03:10:01 +0000

man, I’m behind on my comments!
being the indiemusic-bred lovechile of Sid and Robert enriched and made me the crazed gal I am today. They are still the respected gurus of noise to me…
Let’s see, I’ll stay regional for now, seein’ as local bands deserve as much luv as possible:
Denver/(now RI)
Slim Cessna’s Auto Club~a rockabilly freakout for all who savor an experience when they seek out live music, thow in some yodel-heavy punk riffs and perfection is near…I suggest their self titled album which has the lil’ loveditty “Sometimes I wonder” or their newest, “Always say please and thank you.” Now this one is choice, check out “This is my last song about satan” “Cheyenne” (ahh perfection, it really feels as if youre driving to wyoming!) ok, I wont overdo it, let’s move on…
OZOMATLI~if you ever have a chance to see them live, wear comfortable shoes or leave the fucking shoes at home! These boys serve up a killer hip-hop infused salsa! They have a live DVD offered on the website that makes the perfect gift for anyone who loves to dance, esp to drums and exotic beats! Also check the B-Side players or The Motet-they both rock!
CHICAGO:
ahhhh Dirtnap…my forever boys…if you enjoy ambient roughness, you must taste Dirtnap. Starting out in Springfield, MO they’ve been rocking Chi-Town for years now, mixing with the indie upper crusts (ha) like (you guessed it) Steeviee Albeenieee/thrilljockey/etc

Hmmm. I’ll graduate to nation/international later. we need another music post, SID! Tammi and I still listen to Dmilkmen when together! Fillet of sole, baby….

by: Bill

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 06:10:09 +0000

That Shins album is amazing. The new one is fine, too, but not as … Shins-y. Sorta sounds like Elliott Smith, in fact, so not a total loss.

by: JK

Wed, 26 Nov 2003 19:14:37 +0000

I became a teen the year before Nirvana dissolved, so I suppose I was weaned on post-93 alternative plus a heady dose of Duran Duran et al from my older sister. That being the case, perhaps you would enjoy some of these albums that I’ve since drifted into:
Boards of Canada/”Music has a Right to Children”-probably my favorite record, it’s acts as a quiet homage to the technology of digital sampling by fucking it all up.
Air/”Premiers Symptomes”-They got big with “Moon Safari,” but “P.S.” is a collection of their earlier works culled from years of practicing with equipment and technique. Trust them: they went to the Conservatoire de Paris.
Ravonettes/”Whip it On”-These guys are getting much praise for their mediocre album that just came out, but I advise you skip it and go straight to the heart of the matter with their much darker first record. Turn it up and drive. Makes me want a guitar.

by: tom

Tue, 25 Nov 2003 23:26:28 +0000

If you’re into garagey Detroit soul: The Dirtbombs.

by: Mala

Tue, 25 Nov 2003 21:39:06 +0000

I’m always listening to the same CDs - U2, Cure, Depeche Mode, INXS, Joy Division, New Order….. I’m anxiously awaiting Absolution by Muse. Should arrive via fedex sometime tomorrow.

Very boring and predictable music. Although - I also enjoy Fugazi, Tuscadero (before they broke up), Guster, ….

Eeeeeeeh - lets just face facts, I have predictable (popular) taste in music.