Sorry for my late review.

Track 1-Boring, not a fan of instrumentals if it's not classical

Track 2-Seemed like a more chill Bloc Party, not bad but not great.

Track 3-Very electronic, singers voice was horrible and sounded like something I'd hear in a club.

Track 4- Not bad but not my type of music

Track 5-Boring, nothing special

Track 6-File Corrupted

Track 7-Ok but again nothing special

Track 8- Liked it, singer had a good voice, unique style

Track 9-Very upbeat, made me want to dance

Track 10-Very unique, loved it.

Track 11-J'adore. Amazing, I loved the violin in the song. The song made me feel the singers emotion and picture myself at the concert. The singer has a magnificent voice and great lyrics. I can relate to this song.

Track 12-Very chill

Track 13- I liked the style and the singers voice but the lyrics were a bit offensive.

:( I missed it. Damn viruses.. and notification bit solved. Next time I suppose.... :(

I would like to ask if The Escapist could compile the mixtapes and tracklisting after everyone has posted their reviews and tracks, for easy reference later? I am planning to download some of the mixes in the future. I guess it would be handy to see the links in one place. :)

 

thanks :)

I would like to ask if The Escapist could compile the mixtapes and tracklisting after everyone has posted their reviews and tracks, for easy reference later? I am planning to download some of the mixes in the future. I guess it would be handy to see the links in one place. :)

 

thanks :)

 

He said he'd post the links in the 1st post, right where everyone name's are.

 

 

 

To the person who made my mix: I'm sorry, review will be ready tomorrow, a virus has made stuff a little complicated for me :uneasy:

He said he'd post the links in the 1st post, right where everyone name's are.

 

 

 

To the person who made my mix: I'm sorry, review will be ready tomorrow, a virus has made stuff a little complicated for me :uneasy:

 

 

cool 8-)

Sorry for my late review.

Track 1-Boring, not a fan of instrumentals if it's not classical

Track 2-Seemed like a more chill Bloc Party, not bad but not great.

Track 3-Very electronic, singers voice was horrible and sounded like something I'd hear in a club.

Track 4- Not bad but not my type of music

Track 5-Boring, nothing special

Track 6-File Corrupted

Track 7-Ok but again nothing special

Track 8- Liked it, singer had a good voice, unique style

Track 9-Very upbeat, made me want to dance

Track 10-Very unique, loved it.

Track 11-J'adore. Amazing, I loved the violin in the song. The song made me feel the singers emotion and picture myself at the concert. The singer has a magnificent voice and great lyrics. I can relate to this song.

Track 12-Very chill

Track 13- I liked the style and the singers voice but the lyrics were a bit offensive.

 

That was mine. :) Didn't mean to cause any offence with the last track, of course - provocative, yes, but it wasn't intended.

 

1. And So I Watch You From Afar - S Is For Salamander

2. Delphic - Doubt (Radio Edit)

3. Hot Chip - I Feel Better

4. Los Campesinos! - We've Got Your Back (Documented Minor Emotional Breakdown #2)

5. Sambassadeur - The Days

6. Titus Andronicus - Theme From "Cheers"

7. These New Puritans - Hologram

8. Post War Years - The Red Room

9. Two Door Cinema Club - Something Good Can Work (Single Mix)

10. Wild Beasts - We Still Got The Taste Dancing On Our Tongues

11. The Airborne Toxic Event - Sometime Around Midnight

12. Husky Rescue - We Shall Burn Bright

13. So Many Dynamos - The Formula

aww Nick was mean to Hot Chip

:embarrassed: I thought I didnt left it! Sorry! :shame::faceplam:

 

 

 

Snow Crystals – Apparatjik _ So, some of you may have heard of Apparatjik (Guy´s side project with Magne from A-ha, Jonas from Mew and Martin Terrefe). They´ve released their album this Monday, but this song was in one of the many great videos that they´ve shown the fans. You can see the videos on the apparatacle youtube channel. This is one of my all time favorites songs, maybe its because of the rhythm, maybe because of the “lyrics”. It actually says Snow crystals, melting in the sunshine, one of them is our world collapsing on the finishing line over and over again, but somehow the words don’t become annoying.

 

 

 

Love is Noise – The Verve _ Oh, this song is just awesomness! Its from the latest The Verve album, Fourth, and yes, the effect in the beginning is Richard Ashcoft´s voice (amazing!) Here it’s an interview with the band talking about how it was produced.

 

 

Gone – Switchfoot _ This song is revigorating. As you said, the best thing about it is the lyrics, like when it sais Gone, like Frank Sinatra, like Elis sadness mom, like All Pachino´s cash, nothing lasts in this life… and then Life is a day that doesn’t last for long. :heart: They´re, like themselves like to say, a “catholic band”, but you cant tell it by listening to their songs. Their other songs are more calm and sweet, but very beautiful.

 

Olympic Airways - Foals _ This song is from a indie math-rock English band, very alternative, but really good to dance. I like them very much, their album is really great, take a look www.warefoals.com

 

 

Summer´s Gone – Placebo _ Oh, well, its true, you´re never wrong with Placebo. I chose this one because of the guitars, it calms me down, I thought it would fit perfectly with the other songs.

 

 

Boa Sorte/Good Luck – Vanessa da Mata ft Ben Harper _ The first thing I thought when I chose the songs for this mixtape was that I waned a Brazilian song in it. But at the same time, I thought that it could be weird for you guys to hear an entire song in a language you don’t understand, so this one was perfect because Ben Harper sings the very same thing as Vanessa, but in english.

 

Soon Enough – The Constantines _ :heart::heart:wacky: I´m so glad that you liked it! This song was love at first hearing for me! I heard it in a TV series, and I went like crazy looking for it! I already knew other songs from the band, but after this one I became a fan.

 

 

Non Believer – La Rocca _ This is another love at first hearing, but this time from a very unknown band. I heard it when I was going through a dark moment, so it was perfect timming, and it gave me strength to go on, you know. That’s why it is very special to me.

 

 

Closer – Kings of Leon _ :dead: Oh Gosh, I get chills every time I hear this one. I know it isn’t an unknown band not even an unknown record, but I think this one is the real diamond of Only By The Night. Its so sexy and dark :sweatdrop: and Caleb singing it… :freak: But what I really like about this song is the drums. Really. Awesome.

 

 

On The Mend – Foo Fighters _ Owww, this one is very sweet. When I hear it, all I can see is castles, princesses and King Arthur´s tales. :wacky: And it’s Foo Fighters! Their best album, btw. Go go download it.

 

 

Untitled – Beirut _ Well, that’s my favorite song from my favorite band at the moment. Well, its not exactly a band, its more like a bunch of musicians (different ones at each track) performing Zachary Francis Condon songs. They are all stunning! So theatrical, sweet, French-circus-like, stunning songs. Yes, there´s a lot of trumpets, accordions and violins, all together:wacky:! Its magical and I feel like dancing while listening to it. Go to http://flyingclubcup.com/ to see more info about them.

 

 

 

Times Like These – Foo Fighters_ This is an acoustic version of a well-known Foo Fighters song, but its extremely different from the original version. This one makes you think about life, makes you nostalgic and shows you how important it is to pay attention to the little miracles of life. The lyrics are just PERFECTION.

 

 

I See You – Mika _ I´m not really into Mika, but this song gets me… I think that that’s just because I´m really romantic and passionate. This is the kind of song that you hear on the happy ending of cheesy movies :P

 

 

On A Day Like Today – Keane _ :cheesy:! This is a B-side from their first album, very calm and romantic. I do love the lyrics and the way that Tom´s voice grows during the song. The back vocals on the ending are really intense, what makes you want to hear it over and over.

 

 

 

Again, thank you for making this mix! For the most part, I did enjoy a lot of the songs and I'm for sure going to check out some of the artists you suggested. In fact, a lot of the artists, I've heard of but never actually took the initiative or time to look them up so it's nice to have something to push me into doing that. (ie; I've never actually listened to Kings of Leon or Ben Folds or even Keane so...)

 

I don't know if it makes me a bad fan of Coldplay, but I knew Guy had a side project, but I never knew it was Apparatjik (whom I've heard of, but never looked up or listened to their music.)

 

And out of what I had heard of the Foo Fighters, I knew I never really liked them. But I always thought I was maybe just being too biased, but now I know that I just can't get into them. Sorry. :( Guess it's just not meant to be.

My review at last!

 

Good Lord, I just finished my review after pondering for two days and spending all of Friday night writing. The last time somebody mixed me a tape, Pulp Fiction had just been released. I am somewhat excited!

 

Track 1: Funny thing, the first line of the first song kicks off with a thought straight out of my head: “I could sleep… I could sleep…” Indeed I could. But no, I won’t. This is a nice song full of choruses and no verse at all. It starts with a mellow, monotone version of the chorus and builds up to become the official guitar-driven ghostbuster anthem for the 21st century. I like it!

 

Track 2: Hm. Someone really meant to make me a tape of the obscure kind. It’s an up-tempo rock song, something between Kings Of Leon and Bloc Party. Listenable and definitely growing on second, and some more on third spin. I feel the urge to cut some air by rhythmic movement of the hands. Thumbs up!

 

Track 3: Oh no! Total miss, thank you. Don’t like the singer’s voice, there’s an organ in the background, a horn section too, and the lyrics include the word “Memphis”. Four absolute “no go”s on my Richter scale.

 

Track 4: Oh yes! String section, late bar atmosphere, the young vocalist fumes sweet nothings across a candlelit boulevard. I guess, the guy smokes too much dope, hence the melancholy of the song. “A last cigarette is all you can get…” Poor sod. But I like your song very much! Who are you?

 

Track 5: Mid-tempo song with simple string arrangement until it gets drowned in guitars for the even simpler chorus. I prefer songs with big melodies and this one doesn’t have one. Sounds like the result of an “open band” workshop for overstressed private bankers. Which is exactly who I am.

 

Track 6: I feel I’m being treated with quite a bunch of new bands from recent review sections. The problem with these bands is that they have yet to discover pathos, pain, passion or real crisis. I’m bored. No, there is no mercy in my eyes. Although on second spin, I do sense a hint of quality in the restrained arrangement. Can I play this on 45?

 

Track 7: If you browse through your record collection, you will find that track 7 tends to be the best on a record. This one clearly isn’t. A cross between hillbilly and country guitars beds itself with the whining vocals of a Keith Urban impersonator. But wait, I like Keith Urban! I have to give it credit. If I could mute the silly guitars, it would be a great song!

 

Track 8: The problem of today is that so many people feel a somewhat religious need to sing. This guy has a terrible accent, he should not be allowed to utter a word. I can literally see food falling out of his mouth too! Still this is quite a song! Good hooky melody and there is something in the guy’s voice that makes me want to know what he looks like. Just put a gag in his mouth.

 

Track 9: Dear Coldplayer, who made me this tape, I take it you have a tooth for little ugly guys with squeeky voices, who refuse to wash. I can see black holes shine where once ivory used to glisten. Plus this song is very reminiscent of David Bowie’s Rebel Rebel, albeit a lot slower. It could be a hit single for… Ron Wood! It’s not exactly my cup of tea.

 

Track 10: Oops, here we go. I quite like this. Guitar track very similar to “The Lights Never Go Out” by The Smith. The singer reminds me of Prefab Sprout’s Paddy McAloon, which gives you an idea of the toothless geezer I must be.

 

Track 11: Another mid-tempo song with heavy guitars and sweet vocals. I can picture blooming adolescence caged in by cold snowy winter afternoons. Let this one be sung by a real man and it could be a hit!

 

Track 12: Big grand up-tempo piano/strings/organ number. Spoken verse vocal by big warm voice with rough edge, until the catchy chorus sets in. Not something I would buy, but it’s not bad.

 

Track 13: Piano! Er, no, guitar track. Another skinny guy who I’m sure could do with a haircut. This could quite seriously be a Tom Petty number. I like Tom Petty, but in all honesty, I’d prefer “Learning To Fly” over this one.

 

Track 14: Mmmmh. This has singer/songwriter quality. The intro is very mellow with acoustic guitar, the vocalist reminds me of the late great Vic Chestnutt (R.I.P.). There’s a hint of a melody and it builds up… to nothing really. What a disappointment. I need to talk to the producer. Now!

 

Track 15: My poor little tape maker, you must be a wee bit depressed, which may explain why you are offering music written mostly in minor key (Oh. This is a bold statement. I have no freaking idea about keys, I’m just guessing.) Have you ever had a rush of blood to the head? Quick! Find some colour in your life. The truth is I really can’t decide whether I like this song or not. At first I meant to slag it off, but the more often I listen to it, the better I like it. The poet is going insane.

 

Track 16: And the mood lingers. Here’s a lyric extract: “This is a song for anyone with a broken heart. This is a song for anyone who can’t get out of bed. I’ll do anything to be happy.” Mmmmh. Come on, sweet little tapemaker! Let me give you a hug! And together we’ll kick the lead singer’s ass.

 

Track 17: This song opens up like a darling bud in spring. Very nice. There’s a bit of Lilac Time meets Belle & Sebastian meets The Lemonheads in there. Love it!

 

Track 18: Thank God, my tapemaker makes serious progress to lose his/her depression. This song is quite your average American Rock number and entirely not made for me. I’m more into the Brit/Alternative sound.

 

Track 19: Back to mellow acoustic guitars. I believe this song should have been on earlier. Now I’m tired and find it hard to pay attention.

 

Track 20: Final song. I expect something big… I’m still waiting. Mmmm. I’ve listened to this song three times in a row now and still it doesn’t speak to me. Miss. How sad it all must end this way.

 

Final verdict:

The ones that stick out are tracks 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 10, 14 and 17, whose creators I would like to explore a bit further. I think you, my tapemaker, picked songs that all fit perfectly together. You made a point of finding songs I was highly unlikely to have known before and thus you must have applied acribic care, a lot of time, determination and love to making this tape. I appreciate it a lot, because this is exactly what I did with mine, although my artists were not as obscure as yours. Also both of us made tapes with 20 tracks and I believe you had as much a hard time as me crossing out songs from the list! We need to discuss the dramatic composition of your tape though. I believe it could have done with a few adrenalin shots here and there, and since a lot of the singers sound very much alike, your list could thrive with a variation of voices. I don’t know if you realised, but there is not one female vocal on your tape. Oh, and next time remember to delete the song info in itunes information. I could not help stealing a look at the end.

Who is the maker of the mixtape that I got? :dozey:

Who is the maker of the mixtape that I got? :dozey:

 

:dozey:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:lol:

The person for whom I made a mixtape : Last Activity: 01-02-2010

My mixtape maker : Last Activity: 02-02-2010

 

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Please come back !!

still no sign of my recipient downloading or reviewing. Their profile shows no login since last week and my download stats shows 1 DL which was me testing the link last week!

 

Whats the point in volunteering for this then not actually participating? Can these people be banned for next year!

 

For those interested, my mix link - http://www.4shared.com/file/207243295/37658595/Coldplay_Mix_Exchange.html

 

Richard.

That was mine. :) Didn't mean to cause any offence with the last track, of course - provocative, yes, but it wasn't intended.

 

1. And So I Watch You From Afar - S Is For Salamander

2. Delphic - Doubt (Radio Edit)

3. Hot Chip - I Feel Better

4. Los Campesinos! - We've Got Your Back (Documented Minor Emotional Breakdown #2)

5. Sambassadeur - The Days

6. Titus Andronicus - Theme From "Cheers"

7. These New Puritans - Hologram

8. Post War Years - The Red Room

9. Two Door Cinema Club - Something Good Can Work (Single Mix)

10. Wild Beasts - We Still Got The Taste Dancing On Our Tongues

11. The Airborne Toxic Event - Sometime Around Midnight

12. Husky Rescue - We Shall Burn Bright

13. So Many Dynamos - The Formula

 

No problem. I do like the way the So Many Dynamos sound, I'll check out thier other stuff. But I loved Toxic Airborne Assault, I bought some of their other songs, and they're amazing! Thanks for showing them to me.:)

No problem. I do like the way the So Many Dynamos sound, I'll check out thier other stuff. But I loved Toxic Airborne Assault, I bought some of their other songs, and they're amazing! Thanks for showing them to me.:)

 

That's one of the more interesting band name mix-ups I've seen! :lol:

 

The Airborne Toxic Event. :)

 

Glad you like them. You should be thankful to Bianca (TickingClock) as well though, hehe; she got me into them. :cheesy:

That, m'lady, would be me. :wacky:

 

I have to say, I felt it a bit difficult to make the mix for you, because I've never talked with you or anything, and your Last page showed that we listen to a lot of the same artists. That, and the fact that I've never made one before. HAHA. My main goal was to give you a diverse tape, because I find that way, you'll at least find SOMETHING that you like. It seems that both of those things were met based on your ending comment. I'm glad I could be of service. :nice: Oh, and about the album art. Yeah, I stole that from online, and I happen to like penguins a lot. Who'd have thought? :P Now, for the track listing:

 

 

1. Your guess was right. :P This one is "Glass" by Bat for Lashes. This is one of my favorites by her. I like the beginning and how it contrasts with the rest of the song after the drums come in. I think the drums make it catchy.

 

2. I see you recognized it. It's Beirut's "Un Dernier Verre (Pour La Route)." This is arguably my favorite track by him. I love the piano, and I like Beirut, so it all works out.

 

3. This is "Amazing" by Blue October. The depressing lyrics seem to be a staple with the band, I'll admit. This one is one of their softer tracks. If you want something a bit edgier, try songs like "X-Amount of Words." That one makes me dance. Teehee. :wacky:

 

4. And to think that I was debating whether to put this on the tape or not. :laugh4: This is "Tiny Little Robots" by Cage the Elephant, an indie band from Kentucky.

I'm glad you like this one. :)

 

5. This is "The Last Crusade (A New Age Dawns, Part 1)" by Epica. I had read on your Last page that you listened to Nightwish, so I decided to give this a try. This is one of the softer tracks; I'm glad I decided to not include a track with Mark Jensen's death grunts. Well, at least I tried.

 

6. This is "Tiger Mountain Peasant Song" by Fleet Foxes. I had trouble finding a specific track at first, since they're all so lovely. I didn't want to use a single, so I finally decided on this one. I'm glad you like it. :D

 

7. HAHA. Yes, it is an oldie. It's "Chelsea Morning" by Joni Mitchell. This is one of my favorite songs ever. Every time I hear it, it makes me happy inside, so I decided to include it in the mix. It doesn't hurt to have an oldie every now and then.

 

8. Gosh, you're good. To be specific, it's symphonic power metal. This is "Forever" by Kamelot, from Tampa, Florida. Actually, the lead singer is Norwegian, which I find to be awesome. Again, it was a whole different sort of thing. :P I like the Sonata Arctica reference; I've been meaning to get some stuff from them. Thanks for reminding me.

 

9. This one struck me, too. I'm now the 12083921th person to include Mew on my mixtape. This is their song "Wheels Over Me," the opening track to their debut album. I like the upbeatness myself. You were close on the singing; Mew is a Danish band.

 

10. Maaan, I need to get the radio stations you're getting. They don't ever play Michael Bublé on my radio. Yep yep, I've put Michael Bublé's "All I Do Is Dream of You" on my tape. Really, it was my favorite at the time; I love love LOVE the scatting part. :blush:

 

11. You don't like it? Well, that's OK. I don't think Owl City would mind that much. No, it's not "Fireflies;" that would be too obvious. I opted for "Hot Air Balloon" instead. I think the song is rather cheeky.

 

12. It IS Regina. :cheesy: It's her song "Human of the Year." Seriously, I think her album "Far" is the best thing she's ever recorded. I'm just saying. :P

 

13. Well...with System of a Down, it's hard to classify them. Sometimes they're more rockish, sometimes they have a metal feel. I guess hard alternative rock would be a suitable description. I opted to use their song "Soldier Side" for the mix. The lyrical content touched me when I first heard it. It has been a fave ever since.

 

14. HAHA! Right song choice FTW. This song is "Public Service Announcement" by The Bravery. "You put the 'broke' in 'brokenhearted.' / You put the 'r' in 'retarded.' " I can't help but feel lively when listening to these guys.

 

15. OK, so I was telling my best friend about the mixtape, and being the fangirl that she is, she INSISTED that I put The King's Singers on my tape. Seeing as they are different from everything else on the tape, and because I wanted to pay homage to her, I ran with the idea and placed "You Are The New Day" here. The lyrics to this song lift me up when I'm down. They're a six-man a capella ensemble, and actually, I will see them live in concert two weeks from today. :cheesy:

 

16. Breaking Benjamin was a good guess. This is Three Days Grace. I opted for the track "Last To Know" simply because I thought the tune was pretty. Yes, they're usually not this soft, but I think it's nice. I will say that their rockier stuff is also very good.

 

17. I couldn't help but put Weird Al here. I figured there needed to be some sort of humor in the tape. My track choice was "Virus Alert" because hey, it's funny. Weird Al Yankovic is a great parodist. :nice:

Mixtape maker, nice to finally, err.. meet you. :D

 

 

3: Whiiiiiii, I like X-Amount of Words! :dance:

 

5 & 8: Yeah, I used to listen a lot to Nightwish and Sonata Arctica when I was 14/15 and somehow Nightwish ended up on my last fm profile on quite a high position. Haven't listened to them in ages though. Silence and Reckoning night by SA are awesome, but I haven't listened to any of the other albums, I think.

 

6: Fleet Foxes, really? I guess I have to check them out now. Never really bothered before because of the hypeness, but I'm pretty sure I'll LOVE them. :nice:

 

7: *d/l* :escaping2:

 

9: HA, this is another of those bands I've known for ages but never really checked out. I'm lazy, you see? And there is so much music. And my library already is waaaaay too big. Me likey though. :D

 

12: *d/l* :escaping2:

 

15: I think I'll have to make a list to not forget all the really awesome music. Never really listened to acapella before (well, except Voice Male, they sing the instruments as well :D) *starts making list*

 

14: I knew this sounded familiar! I know The Bravery and have a couple of songs by them. Obviously never really bothered to check them out, but they are amaaaazing! Listening to the s/t now and LOVING it. I feel a new obsession coming up. :P

 

17: I'm addicted. :lol:

 

Anyway' date=' I'm glad you liked it overall. I was afraid you were going to absolttely hate it. It feels that my fears are often unfounded. :P[/quote']Haha, you did a great job! :nice:

 

Btw, we are only medium on last fm. Boo.

 

 

 

 

1. "Glass"-Bat for Lashes [Two Suns]

2. "Un Dernier Verre (Pour la Route)"-Beirut [The Flying Club Cup]

3. "Amazing"-Blue October [History for Sale]

4. "Tiny Little Robots"-Cage the Elephant [Cage the Elephant]

5. "The Last Crusade (A New Age Dawns, Part 1)"-Epica [Consign to Oblivion]

6. "Tiger Mountain Peasant Song"-Fleet Foxes [Fleet Foxes]

7. "Chelsea Morning"-Joni Mitchell [Clouds]

8. "Forever"-Kamelot [Karma]

9. "Wheels Over Me"-Mew [A Triumph for Man]

10. "All I Do Is Dream of You"-Michael Bublé [Crazy Love]

11. "Hot Air Balloon"-Owl City [single]

12. "Human of the Year"-Regina Spektor [Far]

13. "Soldier Side"-System of a Down [Hypnotize]

14. "Public Service Announcement"-The Bravery [The Bravery]

15. "You Are the New Day"-The King's Singers [simple Gifts]

16. "Last to Know"-Three Days Grace [Life Starts Now]

17. "Virus Alert"-Weird Al Yankovic [straight Outta Lynwood]

 

http://www.mediafire.com/?22trxhyk4mn

6. This is "Tiger Mountain Peasant Song" by Fleet Foxes. I had trouble finding a specific track at first' date=' since they're all so lovely. I didn't want to use a single, so I finally decided on this one. I'm glad you like it. :D[/i']

:heart:

Where did theeyyy go graceful in the moorrnninng light

Good Lord, I just finished my review after pondering for two days and spending all of Friday night writing. The last time somebody mixed me a tape, Pulp Fiction had just been released. I am somewhat excited!

 

Track 1: Funny thing, the first line of the first song kicks off with a thought straight out of my head: “I could sleep… I could sleep…” Indeed I could. But no, I won’t. This is a nice song full of choruses and no verse at all. It starts with a mellow, monotone version of the chorus and builds up to become the official guitar-driven ghostbuster anthem for the 21st century. I like it!

Band of Horses - Is There a Ghost. An american indie band from Seattle. This is off their 2nd album Cease to Begin. The vocals are very reminiscent of Neil Young, Wayne Coyne and Jim James from My Morning Jacket.

 

Track 2: Hm. Someone really meant to make me a tape of the obscure kind. It’s an up-tempo rock song, something between Kings Of Leon and Bloc Party. Listenable and definitely growing on second, and some more on third spin. I feel the urge to cut some air by rhythmic movement of the hands. Thumbs up! The Gaslight Anthem - The 59 Sound. This is from their 2nd album of the same name. From New Jersey, the home of Bruce Springsteen, and this is evident in their sound although is has an added punk edge.

Track 3: Oh no! Total miss, thank you. Don’t like the singer’s voice, there’s an organ in the background, a horn section too, and the lyrics include the word “Memphis”. Four absolute “no go”s on my Richter scale. The Hold Steady - Sequestered in Memphis. From their 4th album Stay Positive. Another U.S band they also have an E-street band sound combined with brilliant wordy lyrics. Amazing live band.

 

Track 4: Oh yes! String section, late bar atmosphere, the young vocalist fumes sweet nothings across a candlelit boulevard. I guess, the guy smokes too much dope, hence the melancholy of the song. “A last cigarette is all you can get…” Poor sod. But I like your song very much! Who are you? Wilco - Jesus etc. My favourite band of the last decade. This is off their 4th album 2002 release Yankee Hotel Foxtrot which is an essential album and definitely their best. A band who started off with an Americana sound but have progressed their sound with each release.

 

Track 5: Mid-tempo song with simple string arrangement until it gets drowned in guitars for the even simpler chorus. I prefer songs with big melodies and this one doesn’t have one. Sounds like the result of an “open band” workshop for overstressed private bankers. Which is exactly who I am. Alejandro Escovedo - As I Fall. From the A Man Under the Influence album. A string led song that I thought would fit well after the previous song. A singer/songwriter from Texas he has been releasing solo albums since 1992.

 

Track 6: I feel I’m being treated with quite a bunch of new bands from recent review sections. The problem with these bands is that they have yet to discover pathos, pain, passion or real crisis. I’m bored. No, there is no mercy in my eyes. Although on second spin, I do sense a hint of quality in the restrained arrangement. Can I play this on 45? Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Mercy. Not a new band at all (in fact few of the bands on this mix are), they've been going since 2000. This is from the sessions for their 3rd album Howl which saw them move to a more folky Americana sound. For a band going that long and not acquiring the level of acclaim they deserve while going through line up changes and addiction issues I think they know plenty about passion and pain. This is reflected in the song. Beautifully sung and played.

 

Track 7: If you browse through your record collection, you will find that track 7 tends to be the best on a record. This one clearly isn’t. A cross between hillbilly and country guitars beds itself with the whining vocals of a Keith Urban impersonator. But wait, I like Keith Urban! I have to give it credit. If I could mute the silly guitars, it would be a great song! Howard Elliot Payne - Dangling Threads. From his first solo album, Howie use to lead the Liverpool band The Stands who had a jangly Byrds sound. Don't hear any Keith Urban similarities but this has got a very early Bob Dyan feel.

 

Track 8: The problem of today is that so many people feel a somewhat religious need to sing. This guy has a terrible accent, he should not be allowed to utter a word. I can literally see food falling out of his mouth too! Still this is quite a song! Good hooky melody and there is something in the guy’s voice that makes me want to know what he looks like. Just put a gag in his mouth. Mumford & Sons - Little Lion Man. This one is a new band, from London. A very folky sound with a rousing chorus. They've been getting a lot of acclaim in the UK recently. Have to disagree - love his voice!

 

Track 9: Dear Coldplayer, who made me this tape, I take it you have a tooth for little ugly guys with squeeky voices, who refuse to wash. I can see black holes shine where once ivory used to glisten. Plus this song is very reminiscent of David Bowie’s Rebel Rebel, albeit a lot slower. It could be a hit single for… Ron Wood! It’s not exactly my cup of tea. The Felice Brothers - Frankie's Gun. Rebel rebel?! Bizarre comparison which I don't hear at all. This is from their 2nd self titled album and is very reminiscent of The Band and Bob Dylan. A fantastic live band, every gig is a celebration. They haven't captured their live sound on record yet but this is a great song.

 

Track 10: Oops, here we go. I quite like this. Guitar track very similar to “The Lights Never Go Out” by The Smith. The singer reminds me of Prefab Sprout’s Paddy McAloon, which gives you an idea of the toothless geezer I must be. Josh Rouse - Winter in the Hamptons. From his 5th album Nashville which is highly recommended. Spot on with the Smiths comparison - the guitar is very Johnny Marr sounding.

 

Track 11: Another mid-tempo song with heavy guitars and sweet vocals. I can picture blooming adolescence caged in by cold snowy winter afternoons. Let this one be sung by a real man and it could be a hit! Teenage Fanclub - Don't Look Back. The best Scottish band ever! This is from the Grand Prix album, their best. They have 3 great songwriters in their band and this is by Gerry Love. Disagree about the vocals - not the strongest voice but very affecting and suits the song perfectly.

Track 12: Big grand up-tempo piano/strings/organ number. Spoken verse vocal by big warm voice with rough edge, until the catchy chorus sets in. Not something I would buy, but it’s not bad. Josh Ritter - Right Moves. Another American singer/songwriter, this is from The Historical Conquests... album. Definitely one of his catchiest numbers.

 

Track 13: Piano! Er, no, guitar track. Another skinny guy who I’m sure could do with a haircut. This could quite seriously be a Tom Petty number. I like Tom Petty, but in all honesty, I’d prefer “Learning To Fly” over this one. Tom Petty - Walls. Spot on with your guess. Love Tom Petty and this is one on my favourites from the She's the One soundtrack.

Track 14: Mmmmh. This has singer/songwriter quality. The intro is very mellow with acoustic guitar, the vocalist reminds me of the late great Vic Chestnutt (R.I.P.). There’s a hint of a melody and it builds up… to nothing really. What a disappointment. I need to talk to the producer. Now! The Duke and the King - If You Ever Get Famous. This is the new project of one of the felice brothers and from the Nothing Gold Can Stay album. A more mellow sound than his former band but a beautiful song and vocal.

 

Track 15: My poor little tape maker, you must be a wee bit depressed, which may explain why you are offering music written mostly in minor key (Oh. This is a bold statement. I have no freaking idea about keys, I’m just guessing.) Have you ever had a rush of blood to the head? Quick! Find some colour in your life. The truth is I really can’t decide whether I like this song or not. At first I meant to slag it off, but the more often I listen to it, the better I like it. The poet is going insane. The Low Anthem. - The Ballad of the Broken Bones. Another brilliant live band. It's strange that a lot of people just equate slower tempo, acoustic songs with depression rather than seeing how beautiful and affecting the music can be. You don't need to worry about me - I have plenty of 'colour' in my life. Ironic that it's an 'overstressed private banker 'advising me that, haha!!

 

Track 16: And the mood lingers. Here’s a lyric extract: “This is a song for anyone with a broken heart. This is a song for anyone who can’t get out of bed. I’ll do anything to be happy.” Mmmmh. Come on, sweet little tapemaker! Let me give you a hug! And together we’ll kick the lead singer’s ass. Noah and the Whale - Blue Skies. This is the band who released the jaunty Five Years Time a couple of years ago. This is very much a change in direction and a welcome one in my opinion.

 

Track 17: This song opens up like a darling bud in spring. Very nice. There’s a bit of Lilac Time meets Belle & Sebastian meets The Lemonheads in there. Love it! Shack - Comedy. From their third album HMS Fable released in 1999. Coldplay actually supported them on the NME awards tour the following year. One of my all time favourites. A great lost band who should be massive but drug addiction and a lot of bad luck have sadly prevented this.

 

Track 18: Thank God, my tapemaker makes serious progress to lose his/her depression. This song is quite your average American Rock number and entirely not made for me. I’m more into the Brit/Alternative sound. Golden Smog - Until You came Along. A band featuring members of Wilco, the jayhawks, soul asylum and big star. A great bar-room singalong.

Track 19: Back to mellow acoustic guitars. I believe this song should have been on earlier. Now I’m tired and find it hard to pay attention. The Replacements - Skyway. The great alternative U.S band of the 80s led by Paul Westerburg. More known for their raucous tunes this is a pretty mellow number.

 

Track 20: Final song. I expect something big… I’m still waiting. Mmmm. I’ve listened to this song three times in a row now and still it doesn’t speak to me. Miss. How sad it all must end this way. Kevin Tihista's Red Terror - Beautiful. A john lennon-esque number - I think the song title says it all.

Final verdict:

The ones that stick out are tracks 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 10, 14 and 17, whose creators I would like to explore a bit further. I think you, my tapemaker, picked songs that all fit perfectly together. You made a point of finding songs I was highly unlikely to have known before and thus you must have applied acribic care, a lot of time, determination and love to making this tape. I appreciate it a lot, because this is exactly what I did with mine, although my artists were not as obscure as yours. Also both of us made tapes with 20 tracks and I believe you had as much a hard time as me crossing out songs from the list! We need to discuss the dramatic composition of your tape though. I believe it could have done with a few adrenalin shots here and there, and since a lot of the singers sound very much alike, your list could thrive with a variation of voices. I don’t know if you realised, but there is not one female vocal on your tape. Oh, and next time remember to delete the song info in itunes information. I could not help stealing a look at the end.

 

Glad you found something in there you liked. Surprised that someone who likes vic chestnutt wouldn't find more of these songs appealing as they come from a similar place. You're right, I did put alot of time into the mix and there were couple of last minute additions that maybe should have had more thought. To me though the overall feel was as important as the songs. There were a couple of female voices on there at one point, Camera Obscura and Miranda Lee Richards, but they might have too obscure for you also. Here's my mix for anyone interested:

 

link: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MNS8EPU6

 

Name Artist

1. Is There A Ghost - Band Of Horses

2. The '59 Sound - The Gaslight Anthem

3. Sequestered in Memphis - The Hold Steady

4. Jesus, Etc. - Wilco

5. As I Fall - Alejandro Escovedo

6. Mercy - Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

7. Dangling Threads - Howard Eliott Payne

8. Little Lion Man - Mumford & Sons

9. Frankie's Gun! - The Felice Brothers

10. Winter In The Hamptons - Josh Rouse

11. Don't Look Back - Teenage Fanclub

12. Right Moves - Josh Ritter

13. Walls (Circus) - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

14. If You Ever Get Famous - The Duke & The King

15. The Ballad Of The Broken Bones - The Low Anthem

16. Blue Skies - Noah And The Whale

17. Comedy - Shack

18. Until You Came Along - Golden Smog

19. Skyway - The Replacements

20. Beautiful - Kevin Tihista's Red Terror

So, I came back from my travel and the best way to listen to a mixtape is while in the train :D Im very grateful for my mystery partner because there was some gems in my mix! Will post my review tonite ^^

Mixtape maker, nice to finally, err.. meet you. :D

 

 

3: Whiiiiiii, I like X-Amount of Words! :dance:

 

5 & 8: Yeah, I used to listen a lot to Nightwish and Sonata Arctica when I was 14/15 and somehow Nightwish ended up on my last fm profile on quite a high position. Haven't listened to them in ages though. Silence and Reckoning night by SA are awesome, but I haven't listened to any of the other albums, I think.

 

6: Fleet Foxes, really? I guess I have to check them out now. Never really bothered before because of the hypeness, but I'm pretty sure I'll LOVE them. :nice:

 

7: *d/l* :escaping2:

 

9: HA, this is another of those bands I've known for ages but never really checked out. I'm lazy, you see? And there is so much music. And my library already is waaaaay too big. Me likey though. :D

 

12: *d/l* :escaping2:

 

15: I think I'll have to make a list to not forget all the really awesome music. Never really listened to acapella before (well, except Voice Male, they sing the instruments as well :D) *starts making list*

 

14: I knew this sounded familiar! I know The Bravery and have a couple of songs by them. Obviously never really bothered to check them out, but they are amaaaazing! Listening to the s/t now and LOVING it. I feel a new obsession coming up. :P

 

17: I'm addicted. :lol:

 

Haha, you did a great job! :nice:

 

Btw, we are only medium on last fm. Boo.

 

It's nice to meet you, too. I'm Violet. -handshake- :nice:

 

3. YAAAY! :D

5 & 8. Ahhh. That makes sense.

6. Yeah, I understand how that is. Fleet Foxes are actually legit, though. At least, I think so. :)

9. Haha, yeah. With me, it seems like I never have enough room. However, when I find something I like, I make room. Teehee. :wacky:

15. Voice Male? OK, I'll look into that. Thanks. :)

14. -fistpump- Yesssss. :cheesy:

17. Success! :D

 

Thank you. :)

 

Only medium? Hmmm. To be fair, I'm not really a frequent user of Last.fm, especially as of late, so it's probably not all that accurate. :P

sorry I didn't review whoever's mix yesterday like I promised, I was too tired from the day's affairs, so I'll try to throw one together tonight.

Pleeeeeease! I want my review and tracklisting! :bigcry:

 

And if the person who made my mix have missed it- I've posted my review!

I've been lazy about doing reviews for people who've asked me :rolleyes2:

15. Voice Male? OK, I'll look into that. Thanks. :)

I think they only do covers, but it's amazing nonetheless. Youtube them! :awesome: (and if you can't find any music, message me, cause it's pretty hard to find)