Saturday, December 29, 2007

"Welcome the Problems" and "Brave the Elements" - Colossal




I don't know what it is about this band but I've listened to them off and on for a long time and they never get old. This is good indie, but don't call me on it I'm not an indie hustler. Chicago band, mellow low-pitched vocals, jazz trumpet, Rob Kellenberger (Slapstick, Tuesday) on drums as well as Neil Hennessy (TLA). Check out "The Serious Kind" and "Careless Michael."

Welcome the Problems (LP)

The EP is equally as good, there is some difference in the sound. Check out "Embers Only" and "Plateau Song"

Brave the Elements (EP)

"The Ionic Spell" - Standstill


This album is so tight. Definitely worth a listen if you like offshore skram/post-hardcore.

"The Spanish post-hardcore/emo band Standstill is less tradition-bound than many of its American brethren, bringing variety and musicianship to a style that had been starting to get a little stale. There's an element of Joan of Arc-style post-rock experimentation here (tape loops and found-sound vocals crop up in songs like the atmospheric opener "Supreme"), but even lengthy and complex songs like the powerful, slowly unfolding "Sunrise People in Sunset Days" are built on a hardcore-based devotion to whisper-to-a-scream dynamics, pummeling rhythm sections, and passionate vocals. However, unlike some bands that use similar techniques in an uninspired, cookie-cutter fashion, Standstill makes canny use of both subtle textural shifts like the stutter-step drumming that powers the anguished "Angelica" and more overt changeups like the burbling electronica of "The Farewell Notes." The Ionic Spell is an impressive debut that hints at potentially great things to come." ~ Stewart Mason, All Music Guide

4.4 Bananas out of 5
http://www.divshare.com/download/3288434-c02

"Flags of the Sacred Harp" - Jackie-O Motherfucker



I like folk music and I like weird music so obviously I like JOMF. I uploaded one of their albums before, but this is their nicest album imo.

4.5 Bananas out of 5

http://www.divshare.com/download/3288203-ade

"Disconnecting" - Sinking Ships


Long time no see...

Solid hardcore band from Seattle. This is their debut LP on Revelation records. 4 Bananas though and it stands out.


http://www.divshare.com/download/3288078-2af

Saturday, December 1, 2007

"Back In Business"-EPMD

http://www.sendspace.com/file/f36dow
"Da Joint" is one of the best EPMD tracks.

"The 18th Letter"-Rakim

http://www.sendspace.com/file/7ak9cj
I do not think this is the complete album.

"ATLiens"-Outkast

http://www.sendspace.com/file/kj272i
see if this link works now

"Doolittle"- Pixies



Weird band..Weird album


"Debaser" – 2:52
"Tame" – 1:55
"Wave of Mutilation" – 2:04
"I Bleed" – 2:34
"Here Comes Your Man" – 3:21
"Dead" – 2:21
"Monkey Gone to Heaven" – 2:56
"Mr. Grieves" – 2:05
"Crackity Jones" – 1:24
"La La Love You" – 2:43
"No. 13 Baby" – 3:51
"There Goes My Gun" – 1:49
"Hey" – 3:31
"Silver" (Francis, Kim Deal) – 2:25
"Gouge Away" – 2:45

4/5 Bananas

"B'Day"- Beyonce



No comment.

3/5 Bananas

"I Need Drugs"- Necro



A weird but funny album.

3/5 Bananas

"Dub Side Of The Moon"- Easy Star All Stars


Solid album.


"Speak to Me & Breathe" (Sluggy Ranks)
"On the Run"
"Time" (Corey Harris & Ranking Joe)
"The Great Gig in the Sky" (Kirsty Rock)
"Money" (Gary "Nesta" Pine & Dollarman)
"Us and Them" (Frankie Paul)
"Any Colour You Like"
"Brain Damage" (Dr Israel)
"Eclipse" (The Meditations)
Bonus tracks
"Time Version"
"Great Dub in the Sky"
"Step it Pon the Rastaman Scene" (Ranking Joe)
"Any Dub You Like"
3.5/5 Bananas

"Ain't a Damn Thing Changed"- Nice & Smooth

http://www.sendspace.com/file/6xej2f
This is a solid old school rap album from Nice & Smooth.

"Harmonize"
"Cake And Eat It Too"
"Down The Line"(with Gang Starr)
"Sometimes I Rhyme Slow"
"Paranoia"
"Sex, Sex, Sex"
"Billy-Gene"
"How To Flow"
"Hip Hop Junkies"
"One, Two And One More Makes Three"
"Pump It Up"
"Step By Step"

4/5 Bananas