Skye Newman - SE9 Pt 1 & Pt 2 (2026)
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I posted Pt 1 a few months ago, Pt 2 is unsurprisingly more of the same - gritty pop soul singer/songwriter,
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Skye Newman - SE9 Pt 1 & Pt 2 (2026)
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I posted Pt 1 a few months ago, Pt 2 is unsurprisingly more of the same - gritty pop soul singer/songwriter,
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Not sure about this - read a review on albumoftheyear that said something along the lines of “interesting rather than compelling” which probably sums up my feelings.Quote:
Originally Posted by Idlewithnodrive
Outstanding album.
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Originally Posted by Idlewithnodrive
Real Life Evolution
Joan as Police Woman
2026
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I’ll have to try again, but so far I dont “get” Math Rock (aside from the hugely irritating use of the Americanised version of Maths…). Just seems a bit of a jumbled mess to me…. :sofa:
But then, I said that about Jazz 3 decades ago! (Although some of that still seems a bit of a jumbled mess!)
What on earth is "Math Rock"? :scratch:Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
Tales from Topographic Oceans
Yes
1973
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Metric - Fantasies
Much as I dislike the term 'indie' I guess it applies fair and square here. Strong melodies and a balance between energy and restraint. Should've had more success.
I agree, Pete, was listening to their latest the other day, that’s good too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pete The Cat
(Romanticize the Dive.)
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Proper decent album, daughter agrees, too! (Down with the kids again, Martin!)Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
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It’s a jumbled mess, Barry! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Math_rock
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Thanks Alex. Doesn't sound like my sort of thing at all. I'm not that keen on King Crimson, and am totally indifferent about Yes; an opinion formed about the latter, when I saw them play around the time of their first LP.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
Goodness, I haven't played that for at least 15 years! In fact I only bought it for the one track.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
That's a pretty accurate description tbh, Alex.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
Great AlbumQuote:
Originally Posted by Macca
I believe this is the only album where you'll find 'Experiment IV', one of my favourite KB songs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Idlewithnodrive
Not too Mathy!
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It is indeed and my main reason for owning it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
The least played of my The The albums. Probably just felt like a bit of a comedown after the brilliant 'Infected'. My interest in Mr. Johnson's output has been rekindled recently, maybe I'll give this a play tomorrow.Quote:
Originally Posted by Idlewithnodrive
I know what you mean. For a long while it didn't rate as highly as either Infected or Soul Mining but now, it's squarely up there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
Hmmm…. Seems I don’t have it on CD, only on vinyl and now I want to hear Experiment IV and it doesn’t appear to be on the streaming platforms, one for the upstairs rig tomorrow!Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
I rarely play The The, simply because I played them so much in the 80’s, Infected especially, but would agree Mind Bomb would be my less played of these two and Soul Mining. Strangely I’ve never really tried his later stuff, must do that.
Anyway, Infected it is, then. :)
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Just for you Alex @Alex_UK ��
Is Chest Angina an example of 'Math Rock'? If it is, I find it boring and don't like it.
Sort of, in extremis. ADP are renowned for microtonal (smaller than a semitone) compositions. Incredibly complex and even more complicated to play.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Looking forward to more of Kels - this is out yesterday, not sure when a full album is due.
Kels - Dirty Blues Princess EP (2026)
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Especially for Alex and Barry :)
Another new release this week, this might be the best of those I’ve tried so far, it’s getting a second listen so that’s better than most!
Kelsey Lu - so Help Me God (2026)
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Hard to describe, as it bounces from genre to genre, Kelsey is a singer-songwriter and cellist, but there’s all sorts in here, very atmospheric and complex, and who doesn’t love the cello? Answers on a postcard…
Hmm, all you wanted was a sound that could kill someone from a distance - I suppose upstairs is distant enough :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
I will try again, maybe when the house is empty with a bit more volume!Quote:
Originally Posted by Idlewithnodrive
You know when a new film hits the cinemas, and people rave about it, so you go and see it and wonder what all the fuss is about?Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
Well, for me the opposite happened with 'Ensoulment'. I saw some rather negative views of it, and so held off buying it. Then at the back end of last year HMV were selling the vinyl copies super cheap, so I took a punt. And I really liked it, probably because I wasn't expecting much. Oh, and the pressing and sound quality is top notch I think.
I'd say Matt Johnson sounds a bit calmer these days, less angry young man, more miserable old git... only kidding Matt, love ya really :)
I should be able to empathise with that!Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
Time to squeeze in one more, this is an upgraded (3 additional tracks) of Faouzia’s November release, Film Noir.
Faouzia - Film Noir (fin) (2026)
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Another one that’s hard to describe, but I can already tell is going to be a favourite after playing it last night and again now.
Moroccan-Canadian Faouzia (no, I don’t know how to pronounce her name - Fay-oozier?) has a wonderful voice, and the songs are (perhaps sometimes overly) dramatic, but extremely “hooky.”
Over to AI…
“Originally, Faouzia envisioned her debut project, FILM NOIR, as a cinematic saga where "each little song was going to be its own film". Grounded in dark pop, alternative R&B, and orchestral arrangements, the album explored deep themes of identity, self-preservation, and personal survival.
The updated edition, FILM NOIR (fin), functions as the ultimate conclusion to this chapter. It extends the original tracklist to 14 songs by adding three brand-new tracks designed to guide the listener out of a heavy, twisted world and into a space that feels more hopeful and forward-looking.”
Really really good, if this is your sort of music.
EDIT: “The name flows smoothly into three quick syllables: FOE-zee-uh.”
I listened/watched a couple of tracks this morning on the You Tube. That is a unique look, and what's the deal with those noses? I imagine the guitarist would be popular with the ladies, the drummer not so much...Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
And though I didn't not like the music, it was a KEXP live set. I was caught out with this previously, with Little Barrie/Malcolm Catto. The KEXP session was brilliant, so I bought the Quatermass 7 CD on the strength of that. Disappointment doesn't even cover it. If any of you guys like this but don't have the CD, you're welcome to my copy FOC, as I will never play it.
Don't worry, I don't get it either.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
I guess that's one of the many joys of music; there is always something else :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Thanks for a nudge on this Martin - think it was you who played it recently? Not played this in over 10 years, what a great album. I remember my brother buying this and listening to it as a 12 year old!
Fire and Water
Free
1970
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No not me, I don't even have it. I haven't got any of their records. I used to have a couple of albums on tape decades ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim
You have put me onto some good stuff over the years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Idlewithnodrive
Hmm, maybe I dreamt it . . . anyway, whoever it was, if it was here, I'm really enjoying playing it again.Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
And seconded for your other comment, Mikes spins are great, often a challenge but never dull :)
Aww, shucks. Love y'all, too !
It might have been Ten Years After you were thinking of. Same era, and album cover is close - the band all with long hair and similar clothes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim
Yes, it's a good LP.Quote:
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