Non Metal Now Listening

[Mooncat]

I've heard that Nebraska is the one to try if you're not a fan of his usual stuff, I'll give it a go. The whole middle America bleak blue collar thing is making me think of Fargo for some reason 

"Nebraska" is an incredible record. It's dark, bleak, sparse and - given the fact that he was just about the biggest rock star on the planet after "The River" tour - absolutely not what fans, Columbia records or his management were expecting. It's the kind of record that could only come from locking yourself away in your house and doing it all yourself.

He was influenced by Alan Vega and Martin Rev of Suicide, they used to hang out in the '70s when they were both sharing a studio - the thought of that is bizarre. Jon Landau (Springsteen's manager) used to try and keep him away from Vega cos they'd be off smoking fags together. 

Yeah fair play to him for going full Kid A, it's a ballsy move. I did listen to Darkness on the Edge of Town the other day and enjoyed it. I'll give Nebraska a go over the weekend.

Tears For Fears - "Songs from the Big Chair".

One of the best albums of the 1980s in any genre.

I love how it's pure pop and then will suddenly swerve off into some complex, almost proggy, instrumental section. Great album alright.


Recently been listening to a bit of Nick Drake - Pink Moon. Got one of those 33 1/3 books about it and I've been reading it alongside listening to it. Extremely pleasant way to spend an evening.

[astfgyl]

Tears For Fears - "Songs from the Big Chair".

One of the best albums of the 1980s in any genre.

Absolutely. Only got into it a few years ago and by god was I missing out. A very special album that really doesn't feel like anything else in my collection, even other albums by the same band. Spectacular stuff altogether

[Ducky]

Tears For Fears - "Songs from the Big Chair".

One of the best albums of the 1980s in any genre.

I love how it's pure pop and then will suddenly swerve off into some complex, almost proggy, instrumental section. Great album alright.

Yep, I'd say "The Working Hour" is my favourite song of theirs. It's almost Steely Dan-esque in its texture.

[Ducky]

Tears For Fears - "Songs from the Big Chair".

One of the best albums of the 1980s in any genre.

Absolutely. Only got into it a few years ago and by god was I missing out. A very special album that really doesn't feel like anything else in my collection, even other albums by the same band. Spectacular stuff altogether

My much older brother was mad for them back in the 80s, so I've been lucky enough to have this album as part of my soundtrack my entire life. Still sounds fucking might too, so it does.

You'd think it'll be an album of "Everybody Wants to Rule The World" (which in itself wouldn't be a bad thing as that's one of the best songs of the 80s), but nope, away they go down all sorts of alleys.

Do you know their first album "The Hurting"? It does similar (and it's almost as good).

[Carnage]

Documentary on that Tears For Fears album on Sky Arts right now.

[Ducky]

Documentary on that Tears For Fears album on Sky Arts right now.

Ara fuck. Sky Arts does repeat a lot (been rather enjoying random episodes of Tales of the Unexpected), so will keep an eye out for it.

[Carnage]

Yeah, and it's there for download anyway.

[astfgyl]

Tears For Fears - "Songs from the Big Chair".

One of the best albums of the 1980s in any genre.

Absolutely. Only got into it a few years ago and by god was I missing out. A very special album that really doesn't feel like anything else in my collection, even other albums by the same band. Spectacular stuff altogether

My much older brother was mad for them back in the 80s, so I've been lucky enough to have this album as part of my soundtrack my entire life. Still sounds fucking might too, so it does.

You'd think it'll be an album of "Everybody Wants to Rule The World" (which in itself wouldn't be a bad thing as that's one of the best songs of the 80s), but nope, away they go down all sorts of alleys.

Do you know their first album "The Hurting"? It does similar (and it's almost as good).

No, I've never listened to The Hurting at all. Think I went about it one night but most likely ended up eating cold dinner at 5 in the morning after waking up in a hoop like the flick of a switch instead. Hopefully will get at that sooner rather than later

[Carnage]

Documentary on that Tears For Fears album on Sky Arts right now.

Ara fuck. Sky Arts does repeat a lot (been rather enjoying random episodes of Tales of the Unexpected), so will keep an eye out for it.

Watching it now, it's their episode of Classic Albums so shouldn't be too hard to find.

Some serious songs on the album, I'll have to give it a listen. A band I'm only familiar with through their singles.

[Don Gately]

Mount Eerie release a new album recently Night Palace,  very good

[Black Shepherd Carnage]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLqNs9QA1p4

[Maggot Colony]

The La's - The La's

A perfect album. Lee Mavers wrote some cracking tunes.

[Jward]

The La's - The La's

A perfect album. Lee Mavers wrote some cracking tunes.

Great album

[Sworntothecans]

Madlib:Shades Of Blue
Weezer:s/t
Public Enemy:Muse Sick In Our Mess Age

[Jward]

Aphex Twin - Music From The Merch Desk (2016 - 2023)

Great variety in it

First 2 tracks remind me of Ben Frost