I took on this week instead of week 3 as I noticed that the music in this week might be more suitable new music for my report writing than what Lostpilot posted. I was partly right, partly wrong. I will take on Lostpilot's week next though
I listened to all albums approx halfway through, except for one, you'll see which one. The ones I enjoyed will get a second spin soon, others will get it when I have time to give them another chance.
My comments on each album, in the order of listening:
Dungen: Ive known from before and really love them, theyre awesome! I woud recommend everyone to pick up Tio Bitar as well.
Yo La Tengo: I thought the music was rather fun, even intriguing, but I thought the vocals were too weak for me. Did not enjoy the singing style or the mix at all.
The Fall: Immediately saw how The Horrors were influenced by this band on Strange House. The music was alright, but became a bit annoying after a few songs, cant really say that I liked it.
World's End Girlfriend: Was great! I did not guess from the description how it actually was a very accessible album, beautiful atmosphere, melodies, just great. Lot of fun elements in the music overall, will definitely listen again!
Envy: Started off good, was very different than the Envy I remembered that I had checked some time back. About 3 or 4 songs into it I noticed why I dont really like post-rock usually, all the songs just sounded the same to me, the screams I actually surprisingly did not hate but they sounded the same in each song as well. Still will give this band another chance at some point.
William Basinski: What can I say... I took the chance and I didnt get anything from it. Haha, you put it well when you said that it was an hour of ambient noise! I didnt believe you first but now I do.
Conclusion:
Dungen is great,
World's End Girlfriend was really great too,
Envy I will give another chance at some point. Thanks for the recommendations!
By the way.... people, tell me if me commenting on each band/album on the album weeks is somehow annoying or makes you grin in a bad way. I have received no comment on my comments from the thread starters from the previous weeks, probably its just the fact that I am commenting on these weeks like 4 weeks after they are posted, but if not, I just want to tell it like I see it, give my opinion. I would think that people appreciate if someone comments on their music, even though it might not be all positive.
Anyways, just wanted to point that out.
