The Chorus Music Club Society • Page 128

You're wrong. Completely wrong. They didn't need to do anything to stay relevant, leading up to this album they were still one of the biggest bands in the world.

 

I'm glad I can still surprise people, also this is a good lesson guys don't assume someone has listened to anything

 

popularity wise, sure, but that album still sounded dated the day it came out imo

 

I know you caught me offguard. That list I sent you I normally get someone who hasn’t heard 1-3 Of The 20 On it.

You’d only heard 4, so I had like 15-16 to go with and I was like omg what do I do

 

I hope you like them if only for the pop cultural riches

 

So what if it is dated ? That was the sound they wanted. They already knew they stood as one of the biggest bands in the world, they took a risk.

 

@Joe4th and I traded recommendations and he gave me:

Margot & The Nuclear So and So's: The Dust of Retreat (2006) Artemis Records

Margot & The Nuclear So and So's are a band from Indianapolis, Indiana. They draw their name from Gwyneth Paltrow's character in the Wes Anderson film, The Royal Tenenbaums. They have even been known to display segments from the film at their shows. With this knowledge, I went in with the mindset of thinking that this band was going to be a pretentious, artsy, indie rock band and I couldn't have been more wrong. They can best be described as a very diverse indie rock band that explore every facet of the lo fi indie music scene, ranging from alt rock ala Arcade Fire to folk by the likes of Bright Eyes or Wilco.

As I mentioned before, the band does a great job exporing each area of indie music. The first track that really grabbed me was Skeleton Key and is just a fun pop song and I'm guessing a lot of people on Apple Music agree with me due to the star next to the track signifying it being popular one. The albums flows into Quiet As a Mouse, which instantly caught my ear as I fell in love with 80's vibe and the inclusion of synthesizers. Dress Me Like a Clown is the longest song on the album clocking in at 4 and a half minutes and boy the band does a lot in that time. It immediately starts with cello straight out of Jesus, etc. Wilco accompanied by dual vocals from Edwards and pianist/keyboardist Heidi Gluck along with a dueling violin and piano.

The back half of the album is the better half in my opinion and SHOULD take off from the other popular Apple Music song, On a Freezing Chicago Street, but seems like a wasted opportunity with quite possibly the weakest and WEIRDEST song on the album, Paper Kitten Nightmare, following it. What can I say about this song? Musically it's not a bad song but Edwards alternates lyrics between French, English and Meow...yes Meow! I am assuming there is some fascination with cats as the cover of the album has two cat heads on sticks on a sail boat.

The album picks back up with Barfight Revolution and is another fun track with a mixture of cabaret club jazz/funk mixed with some alternative rock.

The last three songs (and my personal favorites) see the band slow things down and take a total change of direction. Light On a Hill is the purest and most stripped down of any track on the record with just Edwards, an acoustic guitar, piano and slight hints of a steel guitar in the background. Any fans of singer/songwriter and folk will instantly fall in love with it. He then brings the band back in on Talking in Code and they continue this folk/county sound. It is such an uplifting and inspiring songs with the inclusion trumpets blaring in the background. Personally, I think this should have been the closing track but ends with Bookworm, a great song but not nearly as amazing as Talking in Code.

This is an amazing album that demands multiple listens and explores so many areas of indie rock. My only complaints being the track sequence and a few "duds", as I will call them that could have been left off the album.

Favorite songs:
Light on a Hill
Talking In Code
Skeleton Key
Quiet As a Mouse
Dress Me Like a Clown
On a Freezing Chicago Street
Barfight Revolution

8/10

RIYL: Arcade Fire, Bright Eyes, Wilco


Thank you @Joe4th for this recommendation!

 

One More Light by Linkin Park 46 Metacritic

Your entire argument is based on multiple flawed premises.

Just because they wanted it to sound like this doesn’t make it good.
Just because they’re popular doesn’t make them good.

 

We get it. You don't like it. Move on.

 

Hey maybe let people discuss an album on a music forum?

 

Telling people they are wrong in liking something is not discussing. You have said your point and it is very clear. I personally respect that but beating a dead horse is not helpful.

 

Then why don’t you follow the quotes back to the origin where I was told I’m wrong for having that opinion and tell Fuck You Aurora to move on?
Little unfair don’t you think?

 

That has nothing to do with it, the fact you said they did it to stay relevant is what got me. You were completely wrong in that regard and come off as a complete jerk. If you feel the need to be a dick about something than don't post in here. It's not wanted.

 

Are you cool with moving on and getting back to the point of this thread and talking about great music and respecting other people's opinions?

@BTDandFeelingThis I am sorry if I stepped out of line

 

I meant their sound is not relevant.

There’s plenty of relevant bands that haven’t released albums in years.

 

Dude I was literally agreeing with someone on here, got told I’m wrong and called a jerk. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

Of course I am. I just thought he was rude.

 

I don’t wanna press the issue like what you want but clearly you are the rude one.

 

I doubled up on partners for sessions 8 here is what we came up with

Pairing 1; @skurt and @JRGComedy
I will listen to
Wheeler Walker Jr. - Redneck Shit

Mr.Comedy will spin:
Lifestory:Monologue- Drag Your White Fur Make It Grey (my fellow canadian boys @Colin Your Enthusiasm and @Kennedy will be stoked about this rec)

Pairing 2: @skurt and @Colin Your Enthusiasm
I will listen to:
Toy Cars-Paint Brain

Colin will jam:
While She Sleeps-You Are We

 

I was kinda waiting for this pairing for a long time

 

Just be lucky you aren't @jimmyeatworld or @BTDandFeelingThis would steal from you.

 

@Wall Of Arms and I are teaming up this week
They will be listening to:
Author:lifoiic

I will be listening to:
Shame: Songs of Praise

Go 2018!

 

@Wall Of Arms in for a real treat!

 

I love One More Light.