Weekly Music Trading Post

Ah, alright. I'd heard of Kyuss many times, but never checked them out. The only stoner rock I've ever really listened too is CoC, like I said, and Down. I honestly like both alot, so now I'm sitting here wondering why I never dug deeper into the genre. If Kyuss is the one of the founders then it would probably be smart to check them out. And if it's better than this album, as you say, then yeah, bring it on. :)
 
I haven't been using my computer for a lot of listening the past couple weeks since I've been at home so I'm a little behind too. I'm going to skip this one and just focus on some reviews.
 
Week 2 Partners (3/14/09-3/20/09)
gunnels - wolverinewolfweiselpigeon
Bulldog - Piss Me Off
RoemerMW - FaSho
Urban Hatemonger - mannny
Alfred - dreadnaught
jacklovezhimself - loose_lips_sink_ships
Pobodys_Nerfect - Surell
Raust - lucifer_sam
mojopinuk - RezZ
 
NuraberNineDream sent me

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Soap&Skin is the name given to the neoclassical project of Austrian pianist and singer Anja Plaschg. The album offers some musical diversity as the piano playing is beautiful throughout and a lot of tracks are stripped bare right down to the piano and the vocals. The best tracks, at least for me, on the record make full use of a darker sound and mood, some electronic influences and wonderful string-laden climaxes.

I have listened to this record twice now and avoided writing my review for the last few days until i had given it some more time. The first time i listened to it i had very mixed feelings about it. I thought that in places it was musically fantastic but that sadly these moments were too few and far between and i was struggling to get past the vocals. Vocals arent generally a deal breaker for me, i can usually see past a vocal i'm not too crazy about but this was proving more of a battle for me than usual.

After a second listen i find myself warming to her very distinguished voice a little more and even striking up some similarities with Martin Grech which may have helped. It's great music to dim the lights to, put some earphones in and enjoy it in all it's moody, atmospheric glory and i can see myself finding time for this record in the future to suit various different mooRAB as it certainly explores gloom while possessing some good uplifting and relaxing qualities also.

If it sounRAB as though it's suited to your tastes then i would recommend checking out Extinguish Me, Turbine Worab and Mr. Gaunt PT 1000 which were probably my favourites and all beautiful pieces of music.

Overall, not strictly my cup of tea but a definite grower i think.​
 
^ Is always good to hear ;)

Keep an eye on your PMs sir...




Noted :thurab:


Let me know when you get that keyboard fixed, and you're in :D

The throng thus far;

Abdullah424
BoarRABOfCanada
Bob
Bulldog
Dankrsta
DrSeussicide
James
JTWilliams
NuraberNineDream
OctaneHugo
Zarko

Anyone else? Come on now, don't be shy...
 
Ok here's the partners for this week:

Schizotypic - +81
Terrible Lizard - crash_override
trace87 - Bulldog
Stone BirRAB - fasho
Dreadnaught - LoathsomePete


Ashley I'll do my best to get something to you while I'm on vacation, I'd say I'll have something for you by Monday.
 
I listened to your album :(!!
...and loved it btw.

Edit: The first time I joined, LoathesomePete didn't review the album I sent, which made me a bit sad... Here, I said it. I think by saying it out loud I can let go of the subconscious grudge.
 
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