naturalsciences101 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 You know that you have a really good taste in music. But, those around ya are kinda 'iffy' on that front. They know several of the huge, popular classics of Rock, but rarely dig any deeper than what the radio plays. You know that if they can only just hear some of this other, really great material that you've discovered, that they'd like it too. But, the problem is how to get them to step outside of their self-imposed, Pop Culture Safety Zone. Say that a friend of yours is feeling adventurous today and comes to you for an outside-the-box musical suggestion. Which obscure title are you excited enough about to pass on to him/her? Which little-known recording needs to be shared with us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadu93 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 QUOTE (naturalsciences101 @ May 26 2009, 04:43 PM) You know that you have a really good taste in music. But, those around ya are kinda 'iffy' on that front. They know several of the huge, popular classics of Rock, but rarely dig any deeper than what the radio plays. You know that if they can only just hear some of this other, really great material that you've discovered, that they'd like it too. But, the problem is how to get them to step outside of their self-imposed, Pop Culture Safety Zone. Say that a friend of yours is feeling adventurous today and comes to you for an outside-the-box musical suggestion. Which obscure title are you excited enough about to pass on to him/her? Which little-known recording needs to be shared with us? Wrong forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 QUOTE (Xanadu93 @ May 26 2009, 03:49 PM) QUOTE (naturalsciences101 @ May 26 2009, 04:43 PM) You know that you have a really good taste in music. But, those around ya are kinda 'iffy' on that front. They know several of the huge, popular classics of Rock, but rarely dig any deeper than what the radio plays. You know that if they can only just hear some of this other, really great material that you've discovered, that they'd like it too. But, the problem is how to get them to step outside of their self-imposed, Pop Culture Safety Zone. Say that a friend of yours is feeling adventurous today and comes to you for an outside-the-box musical suggestion. Which obscure title are you excited enough about to pass on to him/her? Which little-known recording needs to be shared with us? Wrong forum? Yeah, this is more of an MOTS thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisCounterpart Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Sweet - Fanny Adams Jon Lord - Sarabande Maybe those aren't really obscure but I do wish MORE people knew about them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapes_under_pressure Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Ocean Machine - Devin Townsend (everything he does is brilliant) Oceanic - Isis (heavier stuff) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fledgehog Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 dark side of the moon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 QUOTE (fledgehog @ May 26 2009, 06:25 PM) dark side of the moon Bwah ha ha ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 You guys should check out the band ZOMBI. They have three records now. They are a cross between RUSH and John Carpenter/Goblin Horror Film Soundtracks. Killer instrumental shit for a two man band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Big Star Pere Ubu Wire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturalsciences101 Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share Posted May 26, 2009 QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ May 26 2009, 05:09 PM) QUOTE (Xanadu93 @ May 26 2009, 03:49 PM) QUOTE (naturalsciences101 @ May 26 2009, 04:43 PM) You know that you have a really good taste in music. But, those around ya are kinda 'iffy' on that front. They know several of the huge, popular classics of Rock, but rarely dig any deeper than what the radio plays. You know that if they can only just hear some of this other, really great material that you've discovered, that they'd like it too. But, the problem is how to get them to step outside of their self-imposed, Pop Culture Safety Zone. Say that a friend of yours is feeling adventurous today and comes to you for an outside-the-box musical suggestion. Which obscure title are you excited enough about to pass on to him/her? Which little-known recording needs to be shared with us? Wrong forum? Yeah, this is more of an MOTS thing. Wait...what? What am I missing? Doesn't this fall under 'Other Music'? Music of the Spheres, right? Where the thread stands as of right now....Or, did I post it somewhere else and someone just moved it here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 QUOTE (naturalsciences101 @ May 26 2009, 06:24 PM) QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ May 26 2009, 05:09 PM) QUOTE (Xanadu93 @ May 26 2009, 03:49 PM) QUOTE (naturalsciences101 @ May 26 2009, 04:43 PM) You know that you have a really good taste in music. But, those around ya are kinda 'iffy' on that front. They know several of the huge, popular classics of Rock, but rarely dig any deeper than what the radio plays. You know that if they can only just hear some of this other, really great material that you've discovered, that they'd like it too. But, the problem is how to get them to step outside of their self-imposed, Pop Culture Safety Zone. Say that a friend of yours is feeling adventurous today and comes to you for an outside-the-box musical suggestion. Which obscure title are you excited enough about to pass on to him/her? Which little-known recording needs to be shared with us? Wrong forum? Yeah, this is more of an MOTS thing. Wait...what? What am I missing? Doesn't this fall under 'Other Music'? Music of the Spheres, right? Where the thread stands as of right now....Or, did I post it somewhere else and someone just moved it here? Yeah, it was in TTP and I moved it to here. Don't worry about it, these things happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theworkingman Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Obscure to this forum or the general public? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotting Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 this one EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ...............but doesn't. destined to eclipse your eardrums http://cover6.cduniverse.com/MuzeAudioArt/Large/61/498861.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturalsciences101 Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share Posted May 26, 2009 QUOTE (theworkingman @ May 26 2009, 06:37 PM) Obscure to this forum or the general public? General obscurity. I have so so so many titles that I want to share with ya'lls. Where to begin?! I have no clue.... Too much pressure to perform... I think I'll abstain until I'm better organized. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theworkingman Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Explosions in the Sky - the Earth is Not a Cold Dead Place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadu93 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Utopia's RA should have been a huge album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3113 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Wire - yeah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturalsciences101 Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 I'm not the type of guy who will hate music just because it's popular. Nowadays, it's a specific type of music which constantly rises to popularity...and, it's that specific type of music that I absolutely detest. Dig? So, the net result is that I hate the majority of popular music. A few years back, the band Wolfmother rose to prominence. I like their debut effort. Nice meshing of an early-70's Hard Rock sound with some accessible Garage Rock songwriting. Some folks that I know who actually do care for that brand of retro-styled Hard Rock didn't like the Motherwolf album. And, the reason for that was because of the band's worldwide popularity. That's kinda silly, no? But, I share their frustration, because a large share of very deserving bands and albums, which are quite similiar in musical direction and quality to the Motherwolf outing have been completely overlooked by the masses. Sure, these albums that I speak of do rather well in small markets, and have their cult followings...but never enjoy the mass appeal that Wolfmother did. One such recording is Witchcraft's The Alchemist. Amazingly accessible and catchy retro songwriting abounds all over the place on this one. A really solid and significant outing from this Swedish organization who built up to this level of craft with the trial-and-error experimentation of their first two offerings. A little Proggy, a little Doomy, but more than a little listenable, Witchcraft's The Alchemist kicks arse. I have no doubt that if this recording was given the same level of media and record company support, that it would have blown up as big as the Wolfmother stuff. But, it was mishandled, and now, only a fraction of the people know about it. If you like music somewhere in the realm of Wolfmother and The White Stripes, but just a tad darker and proggier, then the last Witchcraft joint is for you, friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadoood Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 QUOTE (naturalsciences101 @ May 26 2009, 07:52 PM) I'm not the type of guy who will hate music just because it's popular. Nowadays, it's a specific type of music which constantly rises to popularity...and, it's that specific type of music that I absolutely detest. Dig? So, the net result is that I hate the majority of popular music. A few years back, the band Wolfmother rose to prominence. I like their debut effort. Nice meshing of an early-70's Hard Rock sound with some accessible Garage Rock songwriting. Some folks that I know who actually do care for that brand of retro-styled Hard Rock didn't like the Motherwolf album. And, the reason for that was because of the band's worldwide popularity. That's kinda silly, no? But, I share their frustration, because a large share of very deserving bands and albums, which are quite similiar in musical direction and quality to the Motherwolf outing have been completely overlooked by the masses. Sure, these albums that I speak of do rather well in small markets, and have their cult followings...but never enjoy the mass appeal that Wolfmother did. One such recording is Witchcraft's The Alchemist. Amazingly accessible and catchy retro songwriting abounds all over the place on this one. A really solid and significant outing from this Swedish organization who built up to this level of craft with the trial-and-error experimentation of their first two offerings. A little Proggy, a little Doomy, but more than a little listenable, Witchcraft's The Alchemist kicks arse. I have no doubt that if this recording was given the same level of media and record company support, that it would have blown up as big as the Wolfmother stuff. But, it was mishandled, and now, only a fraction of the people know about it. If you like music somewhere in the realm of Wolfmother and The White Stripes, but just a tad darker and proggier, then the last Witchcraft joint is for you, friend. I as well own the Alchemist and think its a great album. but ive seen the tag " doom metal" thrown out when talking about them. I hear a very 70s sabbath/zep hybrid. Nothing really Doomy about it IMO. ..agreed?..or am i missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadude69 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Wolfmother ruled!!! and Im pissed that they broke up. any Thin Lizzy album besides 'Jailbreak' The Darkness- Permission to Land Hot Leg- Red Light Fever Social Distortion- Social Distortion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadwing2112 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Everyone should hear the Theatre of Disco EP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturalsciences101 Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (Xanadoood @ May 26 2009, 08:19 PM) QUOTE (naturalsciences101 @ May 26 2009, 07:52 PM) I'm not the type of guy who will hate music just because it's popular. Nowadays, it's a specific type of music which constantly rises to popularity...and, it's that specific type of music that I absolutely detest. Dig? So, the net result is that I hate the majority of popular music. A few years back, the band Wolfmother rose to prominence. I like their debut effort. Nice meshing of an early-70's Hard Rock sound with some accessible Garage Rock songwriting. Some folks that I know who actually do care for that brand of retro-styled Hard Rock didn't like the Motherwolf album. And, the reason for that was because of the band's worldwide popularity. That's kinda silly, no? But, I share their frustration, because a large share of very deserving bands and albums, which are quite similiar in musical direction and quality to the Motherwolf outing have been completely overlooked by the masses. Sure, these albums that I speak of do rather well in small markets, and have their cult followings...but never enjoy the mass appeal that Wolfmother did. One such recording is Witchcraft's The Alchemist. Amazingly accessible and catchy retro songwriting abounds all over the place on this one. A really solid and significant outing from this Swedish organization who built up to this level of craft with the trial-and-error experimentation of their first two offerings. A little Proggy, a little Doomy, but more than a little listenable, Witchcraft's The Alchemist kicks arse. I have no doubt that if this recording was given the same level of media and record company support, that it would have blown up as big as the Wolfmother stuff. But, it was mishandled, and now, only a fraction of the people know about it. If you like music somewhere in the realm of Wolfmother and The White Stripes, but just a tad darker and proggier, then the last Witchcraft joint is for you, friend. I as well own the Alchemist and think its a great album. but ive seen the tag " doom metal" thrown out when talking about them. I hear a very 70s sabbath/zep hybrid. Nothing really Doomy about it IMO. ..agreed?..or am i missing something? It's definitely in that realm. Well, the band, prior to conjuring their own original material, were a 'Pentagram' tribute band. And, Penta is known for their early influence on the Doom sub-genre that I'm so very fond of. So, they get filed under that sub-genre. There's definitely soom Doom in Witchcraft's sound. It's much more pronounced on the first and second Witchcraft outing than on 'The Alchemist'. But, there's also a Jethro Tull vibe in there too. They're a very cool band. QUOTE Wolfmother ruled!!! and Im pissed that they broke up. Git yerself Witchcraft's The Alchemist, friend. If we were to talk aboot the early 70's, then I'd have a ton of records that I'd want to hype up and pass along. There were so many great albums and the only ones that seem to get recognized any more is the stuff from the giants like Zep, Sab, Floyd, Who. Like, what about Atomic Rooster's Death Walks Behind You?...This one is the absolute shizzy. Such an awesome album that when you hear it you're like, "Why is this not known? Why am I only hearing this now?" Same goes for Rare Bird's Epic Forest. Both, full of amazing compositions, and really accessible too. Yet, radio doesn't touch them. Fans of early Hard Rock should check into these titles. QUOTE Everyone should hear the Theatre of Disco EP. Who's that from? Edited May 27, 2009 by naturalsciences101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 QUOTE (naturalsciences101 @ May 26 2009, 07:52 PM) One such recording is Witchcraft's The Alchemist. Amazingly accessible and catchy retro songwriting abounds all over the place on this one. A really solid and significant outing from this Swedish organization who built up to this level of craft with the trial-and-error experimentation of their first two offerings. A little Proggy, a little Doomy, but more than a little listenable, Witchcraft's The Alchemist kicks arse. I have no doubt that if this recording was given the same level of media and record company support, that it would have blown up as big as the Wolfmother stuff. But, it was mishandled, and now, only a fraction of the people know about it. If you like music somewhere in the realm of Wolfmother and The White Stripes, but just a tad darker and proggier, then the last Witchcraft joint is for you, friend. I'm with you on this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturalsciences101 Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 QUOTE (goose @ May 26 2009, 11:34 PM) QUOTE (naturalsciences101 @ May 26 2009, 07:52 PM) One such recording is Witchcraft's The Alchemist. Amazingly accessible and catchy retro songwriting abounds all over the place on this one. A really solid and significant outing from this Swedish organization who built up to this level of craft with the trial-and-error experimentation of their first two offerings. A little Proggy, a little Doomy, but more than a little listenable, Witchcraft's The Alchemist kicks arse. I have no doubt that if this recording was given the same level of media and record company support, that it would have blown up as big as the Wolfmother stuff. But, it was mishandled, and now, only a fraction of the people know about it. If you like music somewhere in the realm of Wolfmother and The White Stripes, but just a tad darker and proggier, then the last Witchcraft joint is for you, friend. I'm with you on this one! Well, then maybe it's not as obscure as I think. That's two people already who have come out in support of that album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandalorian Hunter Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Oceansize - Frames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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