en http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ Thu, 1 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 Thu, 1 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 60 http://www.audioscrobbler.net/data/webservices http://www.last.fm/user/dai77/journal The Last.fm journal for dai77. Last.fm journals are a place to talk about all things music. http://www.last.fm/user/dai77/journal/2008/08/12/240dj7_acquisitions%3A_emusicamazon_8-9-8 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:22:15 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/dai77/journal/2008/08/12/240dj7_acquisitions%3A_emusicamazon_8-9-8 Midnight At The Black Nail Polish Factory – The Deathray Davies

I heard this album a few years ago and fell in love with it, but the only song that I purchased at that time was Dominique. I really shouldn’t have waited so long.

B.R.M.C. - Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

I owned half of this album though free (possible illegal) downloads for many years. The newly purchased version is so much of an improvement; the songs were much better than what I have previously known. Isn’t funny how a slightly higher bitrate can affect a song.

Siberia – Echo And The Bunnymen

I first heard about Echo and the Bunnymen when Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips mentioned them in an interview. On that mention, I downloaded Flowers and instantly loved the album. Now I’m hoping that Siberia will be just as good. So far, I’m not terribly impressed. I am also planning on getting some of their earlier material so recommendations are welcomed.

The World Turned Upside Down – Coldplay

Coldplay; some people hate them, and some people love them. I tend to be the latter, but I can understand how Chris Martin can be considered annoying. I found this song as a b-side to Fix You, and it sounded interesting enough so I downloaded. The song starts off slowly with weak lyrics, but when the drums kick in around the 50-second mark and the song gets more exciting.]]> http://www.last.fm/user/dai77/journal/2008/08/05/23ort3_acquisitions_emusicamazon_8-5-8 Tue, 5 Aug 2008 15:19:38 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/dai77/journal/2008/08/05/23ort3_acquisitions_emusicamazon_8-5-8 John Peel Sessions – Cinerama

I've owned and listened to Cinerama Holiday for several years, so I decided to see what they did with John Peel.

Prototypes – Prototypes

I bought this simply because I liked Je Ne Te Connais Pas. That song has been played on several commercials within the past year. Take a listen and you'll probably recognize it.

The Bake Sale – The Cool Kids

I've been downloading The Cool Kids since last summer, and was happy to get their proper release. This is the type of hip hop that I fell in love with in the late 80's.

Antics – Interpol
Our Love To Admire – Interpol

Just rounding off my Interpol collection.

For Emma, Team, and Creature Fear from by Bon Iver

Just getting the few tracks that I don't have already.

Kid A - Radiohead

One more Radiohead album to add to my collection. I love the horns and the added electronic feel.]]> http://www.last.fm/user/dai77/journal/2008/08/04/23m421_radiohead_appreciation Mon, 4 Aug 2008 01:58:50 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/dai77/journal/2008/08/04/23m421_radiohead_appreciation Well, I’m starting to appreciate Radiohead musically. I’ve know about the band since the their beginnings, but honestly “Fake Plastic Trees” is the only song that I’ve owned of theirs until they released “In Rainbows”. This past Christmas I received “OK Computer” (probably 10 years after it was originally released). So at the beginning of this year, I had a couple of Radiohead albums to listen to, but honestly I wasn’t very interested in what I was hearing.

That all changed when I played “My Iron Lung” on Rock Band. I wasn’t hooked immediately, but I was definitely interested. The more I learned about the song, the more I appreciated it. “My Iron Lung” is supposedly about how the band felt after the mega-success of “Creep”. It almost reminds me how Nirvana grew a dislike for playing “Smells Like Teen Spirit”.

So with the newfound interest, I started to notice the greatness of the songs that I was overlooking. Especially, “Let Down”, “No Surprises”, “The Tourist”, “All I Need”, and “Nude”. So now that I’ve developed an ear for Radiohead, I’m looking forward to getting all the albums that I’ve missed out on.]]> http://www.last.fm/user/dai77/journal/2008/04/06/b94qu_acquisitions-amazon_3508 Sun, 6 Apr 2008 14:00:22 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/dai77/journal/2008/04/06/b94qu_acquisitions-amazon_3508 I've been listening to a lot of The Brian Jonestown Massacre. So, I've been interested in some similar bands (many of which are spin-offs from BJM).

The Warlocks - Phoenix

The Lovetones - Meditations

Darker My Love - Darker My Love


I have also been very interested in Early Day Miners lately. I discovered this band when I downloaded their Daytrotter session. The song Milking the Moon is amazing.]]> http://www.last.fm/user/dai77/journal/2008/02/18/b94qs_feb._2008_downloads_from_emusic Mon, 18 Feb 2008 01:50:56 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/dai77/journal/2008/02/18/b94qs_feb._2008_downloads_from_emusic The Swell Season
I love the movie "Once".


Clarice
That's No Way To Get Along
I had a few spare downloads so I gave these songs a shot.


Doolittle
Yes, I did't own Doolittle, honestly I haven't listened to the Pixies before. I've known about them, I just haven't been interested enough to buy an album.


God Save The Clientele
I haven't listened to the clientele either, but I really enjoy what I have heard so far. I'm planning on getting more of their earlier releases.


Do You Like Rock Music?
I have read good reviews of this album, plus I liked an earlier release. Not bad at all.


Deserters Songs
Yet another older band that I have neglected. I recently picked up Yerself Is Steam and enjoyed it.


Random Spirit Lover
Read about them in a blog. Plus I've been on Dan Bejar kick lately, and since this band has connections with Swan Lake.


Backstabber's Ball
I downloaded this on accident, perhaps it will be a lucky mistake.


All Hour Cymbals
Read a good review of this album. Very experimental, I haven't had the time to digest it yet.


The Eraser
Some guy from some band.


Mass Romantic
Back to my newfound interest in Bejar. Yes another old album, I really am trying to catch up.


Beyond
You're Living All Over Me
Speaking of catching up, I haven't listened to Dinosaur Jr. either. I figured a double dose was in order.


SYR 1
SYR 2
Some long experimental tracks from the Youth.


Élan Vital
Girl that rock, need I say more.


Black Sheep Boy Appendix
A new discovery. Yes, I have heard all the hype and it seems warrented.


Ciao! 1989-1996
I read about them in two books recently, so I figured why not. Plus I heard Miki dated one of Flaming Lips.


The Wishes And The Glitch
I really enjoy a few of their older songs.


The Slow Wonder
More pornographers needed.


How Strange, Innocence
Great great music. I'm going to check out more of their releases.]]> http://www.last.fm/user/dai77/journal/2008/02/13/b94qr_purchased_from_guestroom_records_%28okc%29_mercury_rev_and_guided_by_voices. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:01:13 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/dai77/journal/2008/02/13/b94qr_purchased_from_guestroom_records_%28okc%29_mercury_rev_and_guided_by_voices. Yes, I still buy cd’s from time to time, especially from indie record stores like Guestroom.

Today I purchased two cd’s, Yerself Is Steam by Mercury Rev and Bee Thousand by Guided By Voices. I was fairly unfamiliar with both of these bands, so I decided to give them a shot.


I have always considered Mercury Rev to be related to my hometown’s Flaming Lips, especially due to Jonathan Donahue and Dave Fridmann’s connection with the Lips. 1992’s Yerself is Steam sounds roughly like the sound the Lips was trying to achieve in the early 90’s sans goofy sing-song lyrics. This album has a dense psychedelic sound. Highly recommended.

I read Perfect From Now On, a rock memoir written by John Sellers. In his book Sellers pays tribute to his favorite band, Guided by Voices. I decided to pick up Bee Thousand based on his recommendation, yet honestly I wasn’t quite impressed (at least not yet). The album seems slightly better than average, perhaps it will grow on me with a few more listens?]]> http://www.last.fm/user/dai77/journal/2008/02/08/b94qp_my_musical_history Fri, 8 Feb 2008 17:47:24 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/dai77/journal/2008/02/08/b94qp_my_musical_history Late 70’s – I really couldn’t remember much other than I was strangely fascinated by Kiss, but the 1st song I can recall being played was “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge.

1980 to 1986 – For most of the 80’s I was heavily influenced by the radio. Some of my fondest memories was “Rock Me Amadeus” by Falco, “Relax” Frankie Goes To Hollywood, “West Side Girls” by the Pet Shop Boys, and basically anything that Prince did including his work with Chaka Khan. I also got my first taste of early hip-hop with groups like Cameo and Whodini.

1987 to 1988 – I discovered pop/glam metal bands such as Poison, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Cinderella, Def Leppard, and Guns N Roses. I also started to take notice of artists like Metallica, Beastie Boys, and L.L. Cool J.

1989 to 1990 – “Yo! MTV Raps” debuted in ’88 and I quickly became addicted. At this time I was mainly listening to Public Enemy, Slick Rick, Queen Latifah, De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, and KRS-1.

1991 to 1993 – Hip-hop quickly turned more violent, but I continued listening. I started listening to N.W.A., Ice Cube, Spice-1, Compton’s Most Wanted, DJ Quik, and The geto boys. Around this time, I also started to listen to some of the R&B of the time. So I listened to groups like Jodeci, Silk, Troop, and Mary J. Blige. This was the first time in my life that I didn’t rely on the radio or television to guide my listening habits.

1994 to 1996 – This is where my musical tastes get convoluted. Tired of the violence of underground hip-hop and the rise of commercial rap, I decided to broaden my musical horizons once again. Influenced by a few friends, I started getting in the alternative rock (Stone Temple Pilots, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Temple of the Dog, The Flaming Lips, Alice In Chains, Smashing Pumpkins, and Bush) that was very successful over the last few years. A friend let me borrow of Nirvana’s In Utero and I became hooked immediately. I quickly bought everything Nirvana from Bleach to Incesticide. The more I learned about Nirvana the more I learned about indie bands like The Meat Puppets, Husker Du, and The Vaselines.

The second most influential band (or person) of this time was Nine Inch Nails. This was the first time that I listened to Industrial music. This led me to try bands like Skinny Puppy, Marilyn Manson, Prick, Pig, and even Bauhaus. Trent Reznor’s interest in David Bowie and Prince led me to start listening to those two artists. I started listening to all of Prince’s (or TAFKAP’s) albums, whom I rediscovered at that time.

I also started to explore earlier music from the 60’s and 70’s that I have never heard of. Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Doors, Black Sabbath, Marvin Gaye, Isaac Hayes, Barry White, and Al Green were some of my favorite discoveries during this time.

1997 to 1998 – This is when I was brainwashed into Christianity. I got rid of most of music and started listening to bands like Nicole Nordeman, Jaci Velasquez, Skillet, and Sixpence None The Richer.

Around this time I also discovered a local college radio station that played really great music such as Fiona Apple, Beck, No Doubt, and Gomez. Unfortunately, the station disappeared quickly after I discovered it, but it did give me glimpse of what type of music was lying under the radar.

1999 to 2002 – I got over that religious bullshit, and then started listening to heavier music like Godsmack, Tool, and Rob Zombie. I became reacquainted with the modern rock bands of the 90’s. During this time, I also started listening to blues drenched sounds of the Black Crowes.

2003 – Although the machismo filled rock blaring on the radio could be fun at times, but I started becoming disenchanted with music altogether. I notice the how some of my favorite band were blues based, so I decided to delve into the blues to learn about the music that influence Jim Morrison, Led Zeppelin, and The Rolling Stones. Even though I discovered a lot of great music, my favorites were Howlin’ Wolf and Muddy Waters.

During this time I started exploring Jazz. I quickly fell in love with Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Art Blakey.

2004 to Present – This was the year I fell in love with indie music and Oklahoma’s local music scene. During this time I rediscovered the Flaming Lips, which is probably my favorite band. I also started listening to Spoon, Modest Mouse, Wilco, The Autumn Defense, Pavement, Stereolab, The New Pornographers, Lambchop, Sufjan Stevens, A Girl Called Eddy, Ryan Adams, Belle and Sebastian, of Montreal and M.I.A.. Instead of relying on TV, Radio, or even word of mouth, I now rely on the Internet to discover new music.

Over the past year or so I have listening to hispanic music, such as Calle 13, Inti-Illimani and Susana Baca.

I’m currently now interested in listening to older indie music that I missed out on. I have heard wonderful things about Sonic Youth, The Pixies, The Smiths, Guided By Voices, New Order, Joy Division, Dinosaur Jr., The Cure, My Bloody Valentine, and many other bands.

If you have suggestions let me know.]]> http://www.last.fm/user/dai77/journal/2007/09/13/b94qo_10_artists Thu, 13 Sep 2007 13:49:29 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/dai77/journal/2007/09/13/b94qo_10_artists You take your top ten artists here on last.fm, and post the first song you heard by them, the one that made you fall in love with them and your current favorite.


1. The Flaming Lips
1st - She Doesn't Use Jelly
Loved - Bad Days
Current - The Wizards Turns On...

2. The Starlight Mints
1st - Submarine #3
Loved - Margarita
Current - Sidewalk

3. Inti-Illimani
1st - Medianoche
Loved - Medianoche
Current - Kulliacas

4. of Montreal
1st - Requiem for O.M.M.2
Loved - Oslo In The Summertime
Current - A Sentence Of Sorts In Kongsvinger

5. Gomez
1st - Rhythm & Blues Alibi
Loved - Revolutionary Kind
Current - Get Miles

6. Beck
1st - Loser
Loved - Bogusflow
Current - O Menina

7. Compay Segundo
1st - Chan chan
Loved - Te Apartas De Mi
Current - Alli Donde Tu Sabes

8. belle and sebastion
1st - Step Into My Office
Loved - if she wants me
Current - White Collar Boy

9. Lambchop
1st - The Old Gold Shoe
Loved - My Face Your Ass
Current - Whitey

10. AlFie
1st - People
Loved - Montevideo
Current - Cloudy Lemonade]]> http://www.last.fm/user/dai77/journal/2007/08/20/b94qm_questions_about_my_50. Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:06:22 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/dai77/journal/2007/08/20/b94qm_questions_about_my_50. 1. How did you get into 31?

Elliott Smith

A friend gave me a MP3 disc that contained some songs from Elliott Smith and From a Basement on the Hill.


2. What was the first song you ever heard by 22?

Death Cab for Cutie

Photobooth


3. What's your favorite lyric by 41?

Zero 7

I only make jokes to distract myself from the truth.


4. What is your favorite album by 49?

The Beta Band

She’s The One


5. How many albums by 13 do you own?

Ryan Adams

I own two. Jacksonville City Nights and Heartbreaker.


6. What is your favorite song by 50?

Windsor for the Derby

A Spring Like Sixty

7. Is there a song by 4 that makes you sad?

Starlight Mints

Not really. Pulling Out My Hair is close, but it is too abstract to be taken seriously.

8. What is your least favorite song by 15?

Bright Eyes

Amy In The White Coat

9. What is your favorite song by 5?

Compay Segundo

Allí Donde Tú Sabes


10. Is there a song by 6 that makes you happy?

Beck

Sexx Laws


11. What is your favorite album by 40?

The RH Factor
Hard Groove


12. What is your favorite song by 10?

of Montreal

(if I had to choose one) Olso in the Summertime


13. What is a good memory you have involving 33?

Broken Social Scene

When I introduced a friend to the band’s music at an art party.


14. What is your favorite song by 37?

The White Stripes

Sugar Never Tasted so Good


15. Is there a song by 19 that makes you happy?

Stereolab

Captian EasyChord


16. How many times have you seen 24 live?

Rogue Wave

Never, but I would like to.


17. What is the first song you heard by 23?

The Shins

Caring is Creepy


18. What is your favorite album by 11?

AlFie
If You Happy With, You Need Do Nothing


19. Who is your favorite member of 1?

The Flaming Lips

Drozd, but I do miss Ron Jones.


20. How many times have you seen 14 live?

Calle 13

Never


21. What is a good memory you have involving 45?

The Golden Republic

Jamming to Robots in the car.


22. What is your favorite song by 16?

Neko Case

Star Witness


23. What is the first song you heard by 47?

Silvana Deluigi

Cuesta abajo


24. What is your favorite album by 3?

Gomez

Liquid Skin


25. What is your favorite song by 18?

Ambulance Ltd

Ophelia


26. What is the first song you heard by 38?

The Stock Market Crash

Champion


27. What is your favorite lyric that 21 has sung?

Ghost of Monkshood

Lyrics? Hell I don’t know. Listen to them and let me know.


28. What is your favorite song by 2?

Inti-Illimani

Medianoche


29. What is the first song you heard by 32?

Neutral Milk Hotel

Two-Headed Boy


30. What is your favorite song by 8?

Lambchop

My Ass, Your Face


31. How many times have you seen 17 live?

Spoon

Never


32. Is there a song by 44 that makes you happy?

Coldplay

Beautiful World


33. What is your favorite album by 12?

Susana Baca

Eco de Sombras


34. What is the worst song by 29?

Ladytron

I can’t choose one.


35. What was the first song you heard by 34?

Midlake

Some Of Them Are Superstitious


36. What is your favorite album by 42?

Nirvana

Bleach

37. How many times have you seen 39 live?

The Decemberists

Once


38. What is your favorite album by 36?

Erykah Badu

Mama’s Gun


39. What is the first song you heard by 28?

The Beatles

Hell I can’t remember; maybe the Yellow Submarine.


40. What is your favorite album by 7?

Belle & Sebastian

The Life Pursuit]]> http://www.last.fm/user/dai77/journal/2007/08/08/b94ql__how_extensive_is_my_music_taste%3F Wed, 8 Aug 2007 02:38:02 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/dai77/journal/2007/08/08/b94ql__how_extensive_is_my_music_taste%3F 1. List your top 20 overall artists

2. For each, list the 8 most similar artists

3. Delete any repeated artists (or artists you know you hate)to get an idea of how eclectic your music listening habits are

A score of 9 represents an extremely unvaried musical taste while a score of 160 represents an extremely varied one.

Top 20

1. The Flaming Lips
2 Inti-Illimani
3 Gomez
4 Starlight Mints
5 Compay Segundo
6 Beck
7 Belle and Sebastian
8 Lambchop
9 Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
10 AlFie
11 of Montreal
12 Ryan Adams
13 Susana Baca
14 Calle 13
15 Bright Eyes
16 Neko Case
17 Ambulance Ltd
18 Stereolab
19 Spoon
20 The Autumn Defense


1.Modest Mouse
2.The Arcade Fire
3.The Shins
4.Radiohead
5.Pixies
6.The Decemberists
7.Illapu
8.Violeta Parra
9.Quilapayún
10.Sol y Lluvia
11.Víctor Jara
12.Los Jaivas
13.Mercedes Sosa
14.Doves
15.Eels
16.Elbow
17.Snow Patrol
18.The Dandy Warhols
19.Beulah
20.The Unicorns
21.The New Pornographers
22.Mates of State
23.The Apples in Stereo
24.Eliades Ochoa
25.Ibrahim Ferrer
26.Rubén González
27.Omara Portuondo
28.Buena Vista Social Club
29.Manuel "Puntillita" Licea
30.Afro Cuban All Stars
31.Ibragim Ferrer con los bocucos
32.The White Stripes
33.The Strokes
34.Weezer
35.Architecture in Helsinki
36.Neutral Milk Hotel
37.Yo La Tengo
38.Camera Obscura
39.Calexico
40.Bonnie 'Prince' Billy
41.Wilco
42.Giant Sand
43.My Morning Jacket
44.M. Ward
45.Tindersticks
46.Magnolia Electric Co
47.Nick Cave
48.PJ Harvey
49.The Cure
50.R.E.M.
51.Jeff Buckley
52.The Smiths
53.The Charlatans
54.The Electric Soft Parade
55.The Bees
56.Mull Historical Society
57.Super Furry Animals
58.The Divine Comedy
59.The Stone Roses
60.Ryan Adams & The Cardinals
61.Whiskeytown
62.Johnny Cash
63.Josh Rouse
64.Elliott Smith
65.Rufus Wainwright
66.Lila Downs
67.Totó La Momposina
68.Cesária Évora
69.Lhasa
70.Omara Portuondo
71.Africando
72.Celia Cruz
73.Don Omar
74.Death Cab for Cutie
75.Sufjan Stevens
76.Iron & Wine
77.Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins
78.Neko Case and Her Boyfriends
79.Cat Power
80.Lucinda Williams
81.The Walkmen
82.Broken Social Scene
83.The Stills
84.Interpol
85.Broadcast
86.M83
87.Four Tet
88.LCD Soundsystem
89.The Books
90.Björk
91.Air
92.Wolf Parade
93.Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
94.Pernice Brothers
95.The Clientele
96.Field Music
97.Loney, dear
98.Britta Phillips & Dean Wareham
99.Midlake
100.Mojave 3
101.Jay Bennett]]>