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i've shamelessly stolen the idea for the format of this thread from another forum i post on. the idea is to create a list showcasing the varied tastes of the users of the board. name the band, the album, the year of release, write a little something (or a long something if you're so inclined) about the album - why you chose it, when you first heard it, a little about the band, where you think it stands in musical history, etc. - and then provide two or three songs from the album as mp3s for the listening pleasure of other members. if you can't upload anything, just post a youtube link or something. we're not ranking these albums, just making up a list of albums we really like and would like to expose others to. i guess we just keep going until people stop posting. or if no-one is interested we just let this thread die and never speak of it again.
so, to start off.
1. Supersystem - Always Never Again - 2005, Touch and Go Records
supersystem began life as el guapo, but changed their name in 2004/5 as a result of legal threats brought forth by a band of the same name or a general dislike of the original name, depending who you believe. they released a few albums under their original name, all of which i think are worth checking out.
i feel like they really hit their stride and formed their disparate influences into a cohesive sound with the release of always never again in 2005. the album is a mish mash of punk, dance, pop and electronica and more that i have listened to many many times and still can't get over. this is one of the few bands out there that actually make me want to dance and, on the two occasions i was lucky enough to see them live before they split in 2006, i did just that (i also forced the comment "this room smells like a bong" from bassist/singer justin destroyer). the influences are quite apparent, but they never seemed to fall into the pastiche/ironic appreciation for the sounds of the 70s and 80s that make so many bands unlistenable to me.
i find the lyrics cheerful, funny, horrifying, purposefully inane and very sincere in equal measures.
i might edit in some more about the album when i can get my thoughts together, and if this thread doesn't die on its arse i'll probably write something about their second album which i like even more, but that's it for now.
DEFCON - http://www.sendspace.com/file/d0spuh
MIRACLE - http://www.sendspace.com/file/s22fsz
1977 - http://www.sendspace.com/file/54mgiz
so, to start off.
1. Supersystem - Always Never Again - 2005, Touch and Go Records
supersystem began life as el guapo, but changed their name in 2004/5 as a result of legal threats brought forth by a band of the same name or a general dislike of the original name, depending who you believe. they released a few albums under their original name, all of which i think are worth checking out.
i feel like they really hit their stride and formed their disparate influences into a cohesive sound with the release of always never again in 2005. the album is a mish mash of punk, dance, pop and electronica and more that i have listened to many many times and still can't get over. this is one of the few bands out there that actually make me want to dance and, on the two occasions i was lucky enough to see them live before they split in 2006, i did just that (i also forced the comment "this room smells like a bong" from bassist/singer justin destroyer). the influences are quite apparent, but they never seemed to fall into the pastiche/ironic appreciation for the sounds of the 70s and 80s that make so many bands unlistenable to me.
i find the lyrics cheerful, funny, horrifying, purposefully inane and very sincere in equal measures.
i might edit in some more about the album when i can get my thoughts together, and if this thread doesn't die on its arse i'll probably write something about their second album which i like even more, but that's it for now.
DEFCON - http://www.sendspace.com/file/d0spuh
MIRACLE - http://www.sendspace.com/file/s22fsz
1977 - http://www.sendspace.com/file/54mgiz