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QUOTE (Oracle @ Jun 24 2011, 08:54 PM)Coldplay is putting out a digital EP on June 28th I believe. Not a full length studio album, but it's good from the three sample tracks they've put out. I knew about "Every Teardrop is a Waterfall", but I didn't even know they had two new songs. Thanks for mentioning it.

Taking Back Sunday - s/t (June 28) Yes - Fly From Here (July 12) blink-182 - TBA Coldplay - TBA Dr. Dre - Detox (inb4 it never comes out) Jay-Z & Kanye West - Watch the Throne Lupe Fiasco - TBA Muse - TBA Patrick Stump - Soul Punk Phoenix - TBA Rush - Clockwork Angels Steven Wilson U2 - Songs of Ascent also, inb4 ALL NEW MUSIC SUCKS, in which case I will be forced to tolerate and love the SHIT out of you.

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QUOTE (doublereeder @ Jun 17 2011, 12:52 AM)People who claim Gaga suck generally have not listened to an entire album, much like those ignorant people who say Rush's only good song is Tom Sawyer. Been there, done that - I actually bought her new album, sat down, and listened to it with a completely open mind, without any preconceived notions about her, her fashion choices, or any of that stuff. I listened to the record, start to finish (plus some bonus tracks), and it really didn't do anything for me at all. It wasn't terrible, but it didn't impress me, either. Believe me, I want to like her music... I really do. In interviews, she sounds very intelligent, but unfortunately, it's not enough for it to automatically make her music better. (I will concede, however, that "Bloody Mary" is a pretty cool song from the new record, and I also like "Poker Face". Sue me.)

QUOTE (CMWriter @ Jun 16 2011, 09:15 PM)I think she does rock. Lady Gaga rocks about as hard as a Conway Twitty concert.

Xannydew's Official p/g Power Rankings 1. Between the Wheels 2. Afterimage 3. Distant Early Warning 4. Red Sector A 5. The Enemy Within 6. Kid Gloves 7. The Body Electric 8. red lenses It's also my 4th favorite Rush record.

It's such a pain in the ass when I have to take my cat for a walk in the rain or in cold weather...

QUOTE (fledgehog @ Jun 13 2011, 02:44 AM)Lupe Fiasco- Lasers (3/5) Wow... I would have expected you to hate this one, seeing as it's so much more "pop", I guess, than either of his first two records. It's not terrible, though, even though this is basically a label-forced album, not a Lupe record.

ITT: narrowminded TRFers (but I repeat myself) and a few open-minded members

QUOTE (The Owl @ Jun 12 2011, 12:19 AM)Are we really discussing Lady Ga Ga on a Rush board? >2011 >new music >Lady Gaga's new album came out this year dealwithit.png

QUOTE (Oracle @ Jun 11 2011, 02:35 AM)QUOTE (Xanadu93 @ Jun 10 2011, 10:27 PM) (I actually listened to Lady Gaga's new record, just because so many people have done nothing but rave about her music, and it didn't impress me. However, to echo another TRFer's sentiment, "Bloody Mary" is a pretty good song from the record, probably the only song I actually liked.) I thought the best track on the album was the title track. After the first two songs though, it got so repetitive that I almost fell to sleep. I suppose "Government Hooker" was OK. From a user on youtube that I watch often who reviews new albums, he said that a lot of her music (to him) had replay value outside of the club setting it was meant for. But the new album really just stays in the club. I can still stick around to her earlier stuff for sentimental purposes. Other than that, I find nothing new or intriguing in her music. She's finally set herself into the stereotypical pop star (more so than she already was). I think what was going through her mind during the writing process was "How many references to the LGBT community and religion can I cram into this record". And really that's what it's about anyway. Makes me feel a bit less proud to be honest. Heh, I actually agree with a lot of that, especially the whole replay value thing. I like a few of her "older" songs (Poker Face, Bad Romance, I suppose Alejandro isn't too bad), but the record sounded too pop. And I really, really want to like her music. In interviews, she seems intelligent and well-spoken. Normally, it would help me enjoy the music, but it didn't really do much. I might go back and check out her earlier stuff, just to see if there's anything else I dig.

QUOTE (Earthshine @ Jun 11 2011, 05:31 AM) Another thoughtful, insightful post from Mr. Earthshine, purveyor of all things jazz-fusion and obscure.

There are a few from the first few months of this year that might/will make it into my top five at the end of the year. The Decemberists - The King is Dead Panic! At the Disco - Vices & Virtues PJ Harvey - Let England Shake (I've only heard it once, but it was just soooo good) Radiohead - The King of Limbs Here's a few albums from this year that I like so far. Beastie Boys - Hot Sauce Committee Part 2 Cake - Showroom of Compassion Foo Fighters - Wasting Light Green Day - Awesome as F**k Lupe Fiasco - Lasers Panda Bear - Tomboy Patrick Stump - Truant Wave EP Social Distortion - Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes The Strokes - Angles Thursday - No Devolucion TV on the Radio - Nine Types of Light (I actually listened to Lady Gaga's new record, just because so many people have done nothing but rave about her music, and it didn't impress me. However, to echo another TRFer's sentiment, "Bloody Mary" is a pretty good song from the record, probably the only song I actually liked.) Upcoming releases I'm interested in Coldplay Steven Wilson Yes

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QUOTE (CMWriter @ Jun 7 2011, 01:55 PM)EVERY. MEME. EVER. Oh gosh I love memes. Can this be the official internet meme thread? I mean think about it. There are SO MANY! There are Mudkipz, the trollface, Double Rainbow, All Your Base, Nyan Cat/Tac Nayn, 4Chan >4chan >meme >mfw http://www.ferhiga.com/progre/portadas/kc-itcotck.jpg QUOTE (Tarkus406 @ Jun 7 2011, 05:11 PM)Who could forget the BACHELOR FROG?! It's FOUL bachelor frog... because the shit he does is foul.

QUOTE (Ancient Ways @ Jun 5 2011, 10:52 PM)A different new album this time around. I am still listening to get an overall opinion but the new single "Waiting for the End" is awesome. Anyone else listening to this? That's the only song by them I like. I can't get into any of their other stuff. also, http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_M9cATthmkpY/R9SiA66Z7II/AAAAAAAAAHA/rNUcQLgXQoA/s400/orange-will-not-peel.gif

Considering that I'm much younger than the average TRFer, and I'm still trying to acquire classic/essential albums along with new releases, I haven't really had many that have changed my life. Also worth noting is that most of these are among my favorite albums of all time. Also, lucky sevens, I'm not using 6. -------------------------- Rush - can't really think of just one, because when I started listening to Rush, I was 6-7 years old. I'll say that it was probably ATWAS. I also remember listening to Permanent Waves very distinctly, so that one too. Yes - Relayer - circa April 2008. Introduced me to Yes, and prog in general, even though I haven't really explored that much of the genre. My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade - circa May 2008. In addition to introducing me to MyChem, this record made me realize "hey, maybe there's some good new music out there", and led to me discovering a plethora of new(er) bands, in addition to older bands that weren't on classic rock radio (Morrissey, The Smiths, The Misfits, Black Flag). Radiohead - In Rainbows - circa April 2009. This album (along with My Bloody Valentine's Loveless) taught me the importance of not immediately discounting an album on a first listen. In addition, this was my introduction to Radiohead, as well as more "electronic" and weird music. Lupe Fiasco - Lupe Fiasco's the Cool - circa May 2009. The first full rap album I bought, simply because I liked "Superstar" and I thought the rest of the album would be as good. Fortunately, it was, and two years later it's my favorite rap album of all time. Lupe is also my favorite rapper of all time, for actually possessing lyrical skill - rapping about stuff like skateboarding, and writing most of The Cool as a sort of story, instead of rapping about club shit. This is why he will never be a huge rapper, and I couldn't be happier about it. Morrissey - The Best of Morrissey - circa January 2010. Sure, it's a compilation, but it was my introduction to Morrissey's world, as well as The Smiths. I'm still collecting music by both groups, and have quite a long way to go before I have it all. blink-182 - blink-182 - circa February 2010. This album completely blew my mind - I knew a bit about the band, but this was so different from what I was expecting. Though it's not punk at all, or even pop-punk, it's an album by a band that got me interested in punk. edit: realized i left out lupe, wanted to swap him in for morrissey but couldn't, so i left him, too.