i know at least 3 niggas picked nirvana unplugged this round

damn my bad I had no idea we had to review our listen too

surprisingly no one has.. yet

just a few words will do or a rating

only 7 submissions so far! don't forget to submit

the production variety on this

one of my favourite Faye albums

very suprising

@RVI

Never actually delved into King Crimson beyond Crimson King so I was pleasently surprised hearing how they incorporated a funkier/new wave sound into their style. Elephant Talk and Thela Hun Ginjeet sounded like some Talking Heads and was done great. Specifically Elephant Talk rides the line of being fun/danceable while maintaining a hint of surrealism and darkness really well. Reading the lyrics only made this song better because even though they're really simplisitc it does a good job of commenting on how we try so hard to convey big ideas in as few words as we can and how sometimes it can be more effective to delivering our message. Also cool how the verses go from A to B to C to D to E.

Frame by Frame is more in line with what I expected from this album and even though I have no major gripes with it, it's not a song I see myself going back to as the groove isn't that appealing to me. Matte Kudasai is really beautiful, it feels really long even though it's 4 minutes and I mean that in the best way possible. The best thing about the track though, is the vocal performance. He sings really slowly stretching out his words, creating a really serene atmosphere that has a deep underlying sadness.

Indiscipline is a huge stylistic shift from everything else with it being super noisy for most of it. Everyone is just giving an amazing performace, the riffs are so killer and the drummer is going just as hard making it feel like the most perfect jam session. Lyrics here really sound like some s*** David Byrne would write. He clashes so much with the instrumental to the point where they juxtapose eachother perfectly. Again riding the line between being really goofy and deep really well.

Thela Hun Ginjeet is just a great jam that doesn't wear out its welcome. Sheltering Sky is another song where I get the appeal and even enjoy it somewhat, I feel like at 8 minutes and no vocals it just gets drawn out. I understand it's more of a song where you enjoy the vibe but it just isn't stimulating enough for me to keep returning. The album finishes without losing its foot, just a really solid progression on this song and the band is in sync.

Overall a good album that does not overstay it's welcome. Some songs just aren't as captivating as others but everything serves it's purpose in the context of the record.

7-7.5/10

Best Song: Indiscipline

@FLIZZY
Thanks for the suggestion because ever since this dropped I never got around to listening to it.

I thought the album still had that fun exciting sound that's so prevalent throughout the NERD albums, it's not a lacklustre comeback at all as some songs on here could actually fit on some of their older material.

I do wish there was more Chad involvement in the production though because some of my favourite tracks have his input. Also, I feel like on Nothing and previous albums the songwriting was more focused/thematic(e.g life as a fish).
Here some of the lyrics sound quite abstruse, almost like he said the first thing that came to mind in the recording booth. The political/social justice messages sprinkled throughout are a positive but I feel like the tracks would have more weight if the songwriting was stronger.

I doubt I'll keep the whole album but there is songs that I'll be adding to my library.
7/10

Fav tracks: Deep down body thirst, Voila, Dont do it, Kites

nice writeup my dude listened to your album but was too busy this weekend to write the review, will tomorrow

@Sig9 Right off the bat, Scott Walker sounds like Dracula with dementia. It was a rough first-listen for me, but overall, I came around to replaying a few tracks. I will definitely be adding Hand Me Ups and The Escape to my playlist.

6.5/10

Best Track: Hand Me Ups

@Biginthegame

While Sweet Trip are most known for their sophomore record Velocity : Design : Comfort(and which is all well deceived as it's effectively one of the most best pop records of the century), this followup record, the band's last full length venture, is an strong set of non mainstream pop tunes that abandons the sonic and theoretical desire of V:D:C to zero in on the band's wonderful songwriting. On the off chance that one thing must be detracted from this collection, it's that Roberto Burgos knows how to compose an incredible pop melody. Each track here is a balance of enthusiastic and appealing, and they're each ready to stand exclusively while as yet streaming together easily because of that signature Sweet Trip sound, a blend of Valerie and Roberto's lovely vocals close by glitchy electronic impacts that consummately round out a generally customary pop instrumentation. This record is a bit front-stacked, as the initial 5-6 melodies in the tracklist are unquestionably some of Sweet Trip's best work. In any case, the more downplayed back portion of YWNKW is still more than worth any audience's time, individual features including Song About a Sea/Sun, Pretending, Your World is Eternally Complete, and Female Lover. While this record will more likely than not remain eclipsed by V:D:C however long Sweet Trip remains semi-relevant, I'd state that YWNKW really holds a solid contention for being the definitive Sweet Trip venture. V:D:C is always going to be the one in my heart, but this sendoff record makes an ideal showing of displaying the best qualities that helped Sweet Trip make an enduring heritage that has, as small it is, only grown stronger long past the group's disbandment

9/10

Solid album. Produced by Aaron Dessner. So if you like The National or Folkore, I recommend it.
This is better than Folklore too imo
7.5/10

Week 6 Theme: Live Albums

This week's pairing are here!

Have fun with your picks and remember to come back and share your thoughts before the next round!

@EuroNymous x @Biginthegame

• Live at Royal Opera House - Bjork (Art pop, 2002)

i will send you the file or its on soulseek

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• Mercy mercy mercy! - Cannonball Adderley (Jazz,1967)

Perfect intro to jazz

@Terry x @Notmyfirst

• 1969 Velvet Underground Live With Lou Reed - The Velvet Underground (Rock, 1974)

It's for sure on Spotify

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• MTV Unplugged - Alice in Chains (Grunge, 1996)

Streaming

@renzo x @RVI

• Live Atwater Village - JMSN (R&B, 2019)

youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kLnskSggVRIjFqgE1uT7yG-WZ52_cDm1U

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• Rust Never Sleeps - Neil Young & Crazy Horse (Folk/Country Rock, 1979)

no comment

@NIGHTMAN x @Soupvillain

• The Isleys Live - The Isley Brothers (Soul, 1973)

no comment

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• Live in Stockholm 1960 - Miles Davis & John Coltrane (Hard Bop, 1985)

Album was recorded in 1960 and later released in '85, now available on Spotify

Looks like we meet again @EuroNymous

@lucid x @Demons

• Swans Are Dead - Swans (Experimental Rock, 1998)

no comment

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• Bring Me Home Live 2011 - Sade (Soul, 2012)

Available everywhere.

is this the right one?

open.spotify.com/album/5qpZiNgvU2OoLKDV6RDHz8?autoplay=true

seems like they updated it

should be this 1h30mins version
discogs.com/fr/Miles-Davis-John-Coltrane-Live-In-Stockholm-1960/release/1553984

I can lob you if you can't find a dl

seems like every song from the discogs version is on the spotify version so ill just make it into a playlist and listen like that