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Mala by Devendra Banhart is delish.

Oh, nice. A lot of names that have been in my queue to check out for sometime. I probably should've picked out Cocteau twins, and was completely wrong about 8 and 11. My spotify will be busy this afternoon. Thanks again! It's optional, in a brief way he sorta did. :dozey:

Am I going to be first? Oh welp. More thanks at the end, but before reading you ought to be aware that I thoroughly enjoyed this tape, and I am immensely grateful for all the work that went into it. 1. We are going to be good friends. Clink, clink, tinkle tinkle: Rembihnutur – Sigur Ros. A song/album/band that I’m all too familiar with, but way to get on my good side by starting off with possibly my favorite band. Somewhat interesting selection, all the same. Enjoying it like the first time. 2. Glitchy tapped rhythm as if transmitting morse code a with shifting 2 note stand-up bass melody. A subdued male voice enters. A minute in, and I’m genuinely fascinated. He walks a tightrope of spoken-word poetry and casual singing. He has a wide range of instruments at his disposal that enter and disappear impatiently, quite attuned to the moods of the verses, most evoking a type of urgent, yet softly announced despair. Can’t say I’ve heard anything quite like this in a while, kind of a hybrid of Destroyer and recent MGMT, and it’s all so sharply arranged. The bridge builds into a crunchy finish with churning drums and a running synth arpeggio as he repeats ‘approaching the shore!’. Ends abruptly. Nice, I’ll definitely be looking into his/their oeuvre. 3. Snappy, slightly 80s guitar rhythm. A chorus of male voices enter. Not unlike some recent indie bands I can’t seem to remember, but the vibe is undeniably retro, particularly the chorus which begins with ‘you don’t have my number! We don’t need each other now!’ to the tune of softly distorted sliding 5ths. Well produced with some interesting backing vocals, but can’t say I don’t feel very distant from this song, it’s weirdly archaic pop sensibility has made it emotionally inaccessible to me. Interesting development, I wonder where I’ll be taken next. 4. Perhaps I haven’t left the 80s, sentimental ballad chords underneath a simple, shimmery rhythm. The voice is appropriate to the piano: soft and sincere, lyrics apropos for the aftermath of a couples fight in a romantic comedy. After the first verse enters an unexpected, warping electronic synth that adds some real color. A lot of attraction is lost at the chorus, which feels like something my parents would dance to. Kind of the same retro-alienation I felt in the last song, though stronger. He has a nice voice, but not something I’d listen to on my own time. 5. First impression: Slowdive? Definite 90s shoegaze vibe, female vocalist. The falsetto takes me completely by surprise though. As far as I’m concerned, this is Slowdive with a soulful voice ripped from another song and convincingly overdubbed. Certainly a weird flavor, like ranch dressing on ice cream. I’ve personally never tried ranch dressing on ice cream, but this song certainly works great. Very nice listen! 6. Distorted guitars and keyboards playing a descending 4 note bass pattern. Just 4 consecutive semi-tones, so it has a really strong James Bond vibe. The male voice is more or less in the same mould. Loud and busy, and most of it, verse and chorus is built around this theme. Short, quite bridge ‘Leave your body behind you’. Solo over the same theme, and it all culminates into a big chorus singing the above words, more soloing. A lot of instrumental work going on, to where it’s just noise to accompany the bass riff. Interestingly, a police car and siren passed by while I was listening to this song, and it blended in beautifully with the outro, which seems to consist of more or less the same sound. Another song I’ll most likely forget, but by no means unpleasant. 7. No way. Right when I’m trying to softly pass through my recent and passionate love affair with ‘Daughter’, you hand me the instrumental ‘Switzerland’. Uncanny. By no means one of their ‘popular’ songs, yet easily their most potent. This track always reminds me of the cheap foot-powered organ I bought from a Salvation Army store and kept in my college apartment last year. Damn. Thanks to you, I’ll never be able to quit her amazing English moaning. :angry: 8. Choppy, bubbly keyboard rhythm. This is embarrassing. This must be Grizzly Bear, probably off of Veckatimest, but I can’t name it. To be fair, it’s been some time since I’ve listened to them, though I always enjoy them immensely. Solid track all around, no complaints. Nicey nicey. 9. Tinkling harp arpeggio. A nice female voice enters, as do other subtle keyboard/percussion complements. This is really delightful. My neck is getting some real exercise. Sharp and warm, I’m looking forward to learning who this is. ‘If the bath is black, and the soap is old. You’re turning the tap but the water is cold…’ 10. Starts off with a sharp electronic melody, not unlike the ‘I just can’t wait to be king’ riff. Similarity disappears in the shape of a big, fat, fuzzy bass line that makes me equally fuzzy inside. Somewhat aged sounding male voice enters. I quite enjoy the singer, the dynamics and melody from line to line is enjoyably unpredictable, though still flowing nicely. The bridge for instance is a patient and lengthy bit of melodic moaning, eventually finding Simba again. Great song, much love. 11. Enter: A little bit of casual strumming and sliding on an acoustic guitar. Soft male and female voices enter over a pretty quiet and patiently strummed guitar. Is this The Low Anthem? That’s my hunch and I’m sticking to it. Regardless, I like it. A duet that I do not hate haha, good work. A beautiful rolling melody on guitar and voice holds it all together. Bonus points for the careful interaction between voice and guitar/s. Builds up a little bit, some more voices are present. Solid. 12. Keyboards at the beginning commands my attention like the last act of a play (though we still have a couple tracks to go). Some interesting, rhythmic electric guitars mingle and crunch about. Some youngish, British voices enter. Like a contemporary take on the Beatles. Not complaining. Yeah, when the drums enter, with backing vocals to boot, we’ve gone full-blown Sgt. Pepper. Maybe with some Brit-pop nostalgia thrown in. All very crisp. Nice. Not my favorite track on the mix, but I’m VERY curious what an album of these guys would sound like. 13. A pounding snare under a backdrop of rhythmic horns. Keyboards and bass. Similar progression to the Bond song. Not a fan. After multiple listens, I can’t quite get into it, though there are elements that I can appreciate. 14. Pulsing and twinkling Synth loops, a cautious voice meditating from on a cloud, not un-Chris Martin like. A low bass surreptitiously drives the mood this way and that. I’m with it so far. Keyboards rising now, a strings riff peaks and stops. Attention falls back on the pulsing chime of keyboards, more words, more strings, quite the ascent. Poignant and pleasant ending, no doubt. So, I never rate/grade mixtapes on principle, but this is easily one of the better ones I've received. It was a real mixture of rythms, instruments, and genres, and the attention to flow didn't go unnoticed. Every time I thought I had you pigeon-holed, these ideas were abruptly dashed by the next track. Most importantly, there are songs/bands here that I am quite eager to find out about (so reveal yourself quickly lest I google them!). Many thanks of course for your punctuality and trouble. Great success! :wacko:

yes, be clear when you talk.

I'm guessing Lickolas is trying to coerce Saffire out of his cave that we might fondle his presence here once again.

Going to take a long walk with your mix, stranger. Then I'll give it a second (or third or fourth) listen at home, and at least begin my review. Best case scenario: I post a review by tonight.

I disagree. Myself, and I expect almost everyone, went through trouble to make a tape specifically for the person we were assigned. I don't want my tape going to or getting reviewed by anyone else. Thus you'd be punishing the 'good guys' who sent their tapes on time. I rather get my review a week late than be switched at random. It would kill the spirit of the whole thing.

Finding a band just ok doesn't usually garner excitement.

lol

welp, I'm lame and going to bed. Someone feel free to complete that running list.

It says what's now playing, beside that you can see a full tracklist, though it's slow to refresh.

Doom/Yorke/Greenwood - R Fren Yorke/Greenwood - Feeling Pulled Apart By Horses Thom Yorke - The Twist (Unfinished Section B) Thom Yorke - Has Been Radiohead - Give Up The Ghost (Thriller House Ghost Mix) Thom Yorke - Harrowdown Hill (C90 Remix) some extra trippy version of the gloaming Other Lives - Tamer Animals (atoms for peace remix) Radiohead - Harmonics Loop :wideeyed: (aw, it was just a bridge)

On now, sweet!

Reilly swayed me a bit, but considering he controlled the ball and it was by no means obvious that he had seen the incoming player, I imagine most refs would give yellow at worst. Even after replay, at the time I hadn't even considered the possibility of a red. Personally I don't particularly care which team advanced, so I'm far from adamant about it (especially since it was nani) but I do find the call disagreeable. Oh cool, Jon Hopkins 'the wider sun' on sky sports celtic bio.

The new Benoit Pioulard (Hymnal) is solid.

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1-1 at FT. Man U wins in extra-time. Dortmund 2-0.

Near identical goals for spurs. Second culminated in an intimate drunk stranger hug. Arse back line looking very 2012.

Shouldn't be a problem.

It definitely heated up, but you're right, I was surprised my the omission of Ozil and Ronaldo, which perhaps makes it that much more disappointing for Barcelona. All credit though, across midfield they looked much better than in the copa or against AC Milan, and I think they should've been given the late penalty. David Villa was quite useless with the ball at his feet along the wing.

Even in Madrid, Barcelona have everything to prove after the last couple weeks. Stats and record aren't as vital as performing in big games, and this year they really haven't.

I don't have a last.fm, so I'll pardon whomever in advance if he or she should happen to use an artist that I'm already familiar with. I could care less what genre is emphasized, just be creative and don't worry about making it accessible (20+ minutes of Mongolian throat singing is cool with me), nor should you omit a song that you really love for being 'too mainstream' or poppy. I was kind of a dick last time with my review, but I rather receive a tape that sincerely reflects your personality than a collection of tracks that you hate, but think I would love. And the last rule of tape club is:

Brace yourselves, Yorke GIFs are coming.

...any rose red tape, with impeccable taste partner surprise me, whatever works for you. Brand new and reinvented. Without a scratch, daisy fresh and arrow straight, that's a beautiful tape...

*glares suspiciously at late-comers with few posts*