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Title: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2009-03-23, 16:28:31
Couldn't find any topic like this, so here you are!

I put "The Visitor" on the other night, and good heavens, it's a great album!!

:)
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-03-23, 16:38:19
Sorry to be a party-pooper but isn't that almost the same as Now Playing?  ???

Some of us frequently mention what he or she has been listening to in that topic.
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-03-23, 16:41:43
Yes, but Deenfan has been away for a long time. He couldn't remember.
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-03-23, 21:05:58
Quote from: Deenfan on Mon, 2009-03-23, 16:28:31
Couldn't find any topic like this, so here you are!

I put "The Visitor" on the other night, and good heavens, it's a great album!!

:)

;D

Hey how's it going Deanfan. Long time no post.
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2009-03-25, 18:47:42
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-03-23, 16:38:19
Sorry to be a party-pooper but isn't that almost the same as Now Playing?  ???

Some of us frequently mention what he or she has been listening to in that topic.

I am a very picky person, and could never dream of mention anything else than what I'm actually playing at the time of writing. If I did, it'd be a nightmare. :o ;D
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-25, 18:51:21
Quote from: Deenfan on Wed, 2009-03-25, 18:47:42
I am a very picky person, and could never dream of mention anything else than what I'm actually playing at the time of writing. If I did, it'd be a nightmare. :o ;D

If you have a good memory for music, perhaps you could listen to it in your head while you type that it is "now playing."   8)
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2009-03-25, 18:52:20
...and that's supposed to be mentioning ::) >:( >:(
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2009-03-25, 18:53:11
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-25, 18:51:21
If you have a good memory for music, perhaps you could listen to it in your head while you type that it is "now playing."   8)

A semantic challenge!! ;D :D
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2009-03-25, 18:54:19
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2009-03-23, 21:05:58
;D

Hey how's it going Deanfan. Long time no post.

It's going better. The ever present album below depleted my last ounce of strength.
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2009-03-25, 21:57:12
I have been listening to alot of Porcupine Tree recently...
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-03-25, 22:44:40
I've been listening to the Tea Party and Dream Theater a lot lately.  ;)
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-03-25, 23:52:31
Threshold here.
I have "Hypothetical", "Subsurface", "Dead Reckoning" and the direct-to-fan-release "Replica".
But I keep coming back to "Replica". It's a very varied album. Which is only logical of course, knowing the nature/purpose of this cd. It's almost like a Best Of, but different.
The studio albums are very full of energy, and the songs sound kinda alike (though not bad at all!!), probably due a musical concept.
"Replica" seems to be left with more "breathing moments".

Yes, Threshold is a very special band. I wonder when there will be a new studio album. (With Damian on vocals?)
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2009-03-26, 00:43:31
Aside from PT, I'm enjoying Yes, Threshold, and Dire Straits (??) at the moment. :)
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-26, 00:47:21
Devin Townsend, Porcupine Tree, Devin Townsend, Riverside, Devin Townsend, Kamelot, and Devin Townsend.

Did I mention Devin Townsend?
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2009-03-26, 00:48:50
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-26, 00:47:21
Devin Townsend, Porcupine Tree, Devin Townsend, Riverside, Devin Townsend, Kamelot, and Devin Townsend.

Did I mention Devin Townsend?

Someone's called Devin Townsend?? ;) ;D
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-26, 00:50:39
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2009-03-26, 00:48:50
Someone's called Devin Townsend?? ;) ;D

He's a strapping young lad, I hear.
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2009-03-26, 00:53:36
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-26, 00:50:39
He's a strapping young lad, I hear.

He was in Strapping Young Lad? :o ;D ;)
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 00:58:21
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-26, 00:47:21
Did I mention Devin Townsend?

Did I mention Queensrÿche ?   ;D ;D ;D *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 01:00:03
Quote from: Deenfan on Wed, 2009-03-25, 18:47:42
I am a very picky person, and could never dream of mention anything else than what I'm actually playing at the time of writing. If I did, it'd be a nightmare. :o ;D

I don't get what you're sayin here, but it sure sounds great  *horns*

Maybe it's a theater of dreams you're talkin bout ?  :D


Hey guys, ya oughtta f* yourselves: Nobody but Matt and me have listened to his stuff, despite hot recoms. What sorta roomies are ya ? :o

And how about givin CC's Euphoria Morning a proper spin. What sorta proggies are ya ?  :o

Nicky.
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-26, 01:03:31
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 00:58:21
Did I mention Queensrÿche ?   ;D ;D ;D *horns*

Not sure I'm familiar with them.  Did they have a gig in support of Devin Townsend?
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 01:05:53
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-26, 01:03:31
Did they have a gig in support of Devin Townsend?

Hm, guess he's played in the UK  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 01:44:03
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2009-03-26, 00:43:31
... Dire Straits (??)

No ??, Dire Straits are great  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-03-26, 09:31:57
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 01:00:03
Hey guys, ya oughtta f* yourselves: Nobody but Matt and me have listened to his stuff, despite hot recoms. What sorta roomies are ya ? :o

Didn't Steve buy the album ?

Well, since I was pretty sure to win the forum game that Deenfan had put on, I was thinking that Shifting Sands would be my prize  ;D

But since this game seems to have run (ran ?) out without a declared winner  :P ... I'll have to buy it  :) Could you remind me of the way to do so, Deenie ?
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2009-03-26, 09:38:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 01:00:03

And how about givin CC's Euphoria Morning a proper spin.
Nicky.

'She's going to change the world / but she can't change me...'

That's a great album!! *horns*
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-26, 10:01:49
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2009-03-26, 09:31:57
Didn't Steve buy the album ?

Indeed, I ordered it from http://www.winterstrain.com/ (http://www.winterstrain.com/)  Good album, well worth getting.

I've played it every single year since I bought it ;)
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 10:30:50
Ha, we got another double personality in the Room: Guys, introducing the one-and-only Matt-Deenie (not to be confused with Martini)  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-01, 20:02:08
I recently listened to Anathema's Hindsight.  ;D
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: bellanova on Thu, 2009-04-02, 12:59:26
I cant stop listening to Genesis at the moment. Gabriel stuff obviously! Its due to having seen Los Endos the other week at The Peel. Went with my ex who has become a very good friend now. Los endos were a pretty good tribute band and i had a blast!!!! *horns*
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 13:05:07
Quote from: bellanova on Thu, 2009-04-02, 12:59:26
I cant stop listening to Genesis at the moment. Gabriel stuff obviously! Its due to having seen Los Endos the other week at The Peel. Went with my ex who has become a very good friend now. Los endos were a pretty good tribute band and i had a blast!!!! *horns*

Certainly not a bad choice.  I just received my CD copy of Foxtrot (only had it on vinyl before), and I anticipate playing it a time or fifty in the next few days.   :)
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 13:13:38
I can't argue with that 8)

We're happy as fish and gorgeous as geese, and wonderfully clean* in the morning.

* Even those who've been up all night drinking Guinness
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-04-02, 13:46:21
Quote from: bellanova on Thu, 2009-04-02, 12:59:26
I cant stop listening to Genesis at the moment. Gabriel stuff obviously! Its due to having seen Los Endos the other week at The Peel.

Fine choice!
I've found myself listening to Genesis a lot too. My dad also likes Genesis (he fits in the age category, so no surprises there) and we often have a beer (or something stronger) in the evening, listening to all these wonderful Genesis songs. :)

Quote from: bellanova on Thu, 2009-04-02, 12:59:26
Went with my ex who has become a very good friend now.

Good to hear that! :)
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 13:55:02
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-04-02, 13:46:21
we often have a beer (or something stronger)

Two beers? ;)
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-04-02, 14:00:24
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 13:55:02
Two beers? ;)

Well, yes. To begin with. I mean, he doesn't like it when I sip his beer, so I get my own. I'm a big boy already.
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2009-04-10, 14:10:57
Alkaline Trio.

Good stuff.
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-04-10, 15:14:43
Arena in the car.
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-04-19, 11:20:35
Gotta give Deenie some credit. He's one of the roomies who'v contributed most substance to the Room.

Here are some'o the albums that have made an impression on me recently:


Ten:  B-A-B-Y-L-O-N

A visionary masterpiece  *horns*

With several excellent groups, I wonder how they can be sooo much under the radar after several years of creativity, but this is particularly the case with Ten. They have so much catchy melody, and Gary's singing sure grips, so that if anyone got the bright idea to play'm on the radio, I'm sure that a lot of people would get caught.

And then there's the depth that would make people think ... But maybe it's the thinking that the forces who reign wanna avoid .....  ???

Might lower "production"  :(

Then I just read on Wiki that Ten actually had some success with Babylon ... ???


Been listenin a lot to Extreme's III Sides too  *horns*


The Arcane Order:  In The Wake Of Collisions

A Danish metal group. Probably the heaviest album I'v eva heard. Makes Slayer sound like easy listenin. Never thought that five people could make sooo much noise  ;D

Initially it actually did sound like noise to me, but with several listens, I can hear that there are some interesting things goin on, enuff to make me wanna have this album .....


Queensrÿche:  The Art Of Live

From their Tribe tour. Great album  *horns*

What's special about this album is that here Scott Rockenfield really showcases his tremendous talent. And Edbajo and Scott go real well together. The rhythms here could get even old Maggie T to swing her stuff (that's sayin sumthin)  ;D

And of course Geoff is stunning as always  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-04-26, 19:09:04
I've recently listened to a Pure album.
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: PH on Sun, 2009-04-26, 20:12:18
Recently, I found myself listening a lot to Neal Morse. Testimony in particular.
And why not. It's brilliant! 8)
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-10, 10:01:27
Of course I'v a-been listenin to a lot of stuff lately, the highlights being:


Caamora She

Here the music is vintage Clive and very dramatic (from silky smooth to blaring), and particularly the storyline is highly challenging. I'd like to soon read the book, but I also know that Clive has added some of his own reflections - one of the guys who makes rock cutting edge in society  *horns*

Paxi, I don't get why you're not into Caamora She, it's right up your sleeve  ;)

But of course you never buy anythin by Clive  :o

;D


Pantera:  The Great Southern Trendkill

Highly demanding and challenging music, even more a test of whether you hear music for comfort and soothing (the great majority) or for stimulation and reflection  ;)


Rush:  Moving Pictures

Rush at (one of) their best, but OK, this is of course a group that thru all their thirty years have maintained the highest standards. Fine sound and heaps of great moments  *horns*


Corrosion Of Conformity:  Wiseblood

Still rather youthful, but you hear that Pepper and Co. expect a lot from their music, and they're well on their way to Down, one of the real groundbreakers today  8)


Nicky.

Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-10, 10:11:26
Quote from: bellanova on Thu, 2009-04-02, 12:59:26
Went with my ex who has become a very good friend now.

Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-04-02, 13:46:21
Good to hear that! :)

Yeah, we must try to understand and forgive, but we should also protect our private sphere and avoid being violated again  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 10:12:49
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-10, 10:01:27
Paxi, I don't get why you're not into Caamora She, it's right up your sleeve  ;)

I don't either understand what you're doin here in the Room when you never buy anythin by Clive  :o

The lad does own some Arena, I trust?

Me, I've been listening to Gazpacho and the other Gazpacho.  I find it stunning.  10,000 Maddoxes can't be wrong.

I've also listened to the only Catherine Wheel I own on CD, Happy Days, which is better than I'd remembered, but the first two albums still kick its arse.  I put in an order for a very inexpensive copy of Chrome yesterday.  Anyone else here like and/or familiar with them?  Prog Archives does not list them, but I think they could qualify as prog metal.  And if nothing else, they have to get a point or two for their vocalist being the nephew of Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden fame.   *horns*
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-10, 10:21:33
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 10:12:49
The lad does own some Arena, I trust?

Old joke, not to be taken literally. He skipped buying Contagion as he was waiting for Contagion Max aka Godot for ages, and in the process making all sortsa antics to listen to the Contagion stuff and join in on our party. It turned into a party in itself  ;D


Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 10:12:49
Me, I've been listening to Gazpacho and the other Gazpacho.  I find it stunning.  10,000 Maddoxes can't be wrong.

Well, as long as he doesnt dig Warrel, I can't take him seriously  :o

;D (in my sarcastic mo(o)d(e) today)


Yeah, gonna get to Gazpacho soon .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 10:23:03
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 10:12:49
10,000 Maddoxes can't be wrong.

;D ;D ;D


Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-10, 10:21:33
Contagion Max aka Godot

;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 10:25:48
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-10, 10:21:33
Old joke, not to be taken literally. He skipped buying Contagion as he was waiting for Contagion Max aka Godot for ages, and in the process making all sortsa antics to listen to the Contagion stuff and join in on our party. It turned into a party in itself  ;D

Ah, my n00bness is showing.   :-[

Quote
Yeah, gonna get to Gazpacho soon .....

Well, as you know, some of us love their recent two albums, but in case you weren't aware, they are not at all metal, so approach with caution if you're still wearing your Full Metal Jacket.   ;)
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-05-10, 10:32:11
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 10:12:49
The lad does own some Arena, I trust?

Me, I've been listening to Gazpacho and the other Gazpacho.  I find it stunning.  10,000 Maddoxes can't be wrong.


;D

I thank you for this 27.4 years-trust you give me.  ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-10, 10:21:33
Well, as long as he doesnt dig Warrel, I can't take him seriously  :o

:P

On topic:

I recently listened to Blind Ego's Numb.
Withdrawal effects i call it.  8)
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-10, 10:33:51
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 10:25:48
Well, as you know, some of us love their recent two albums, but in case you weren't aware, they are not at all metal, so approach with caution if you're still wearing your Full Metal Jacket.   ;)

Yeah, I was a-wonderin whether I should overdub it with some Brann Dailor stuff  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 10:44:51
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-05-10, 10:32:11
I thank you for this 27.4 years-trust you give me.  ;)

Is that how long it would take for one Maddox invested at current interest rates to accumulate to 10,000 Maddoxes?

While we're on the topic, I suggest we make the Maddox the official unit of currency in The Room.
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 10:46:54
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 10:44:51
I suggest we make the Maddox the official unit of currency in The Room.

100 Gazpachos in a Maddox?
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-05-10, 10:51:22
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 10:46:54
100 Gazpachos in a Maddox?

That sounds accurate, although we'd best leave him a clear path to the loo.   :o
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-05-10, 10:56:34
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-10, 10:46:54
100 Gazpachos in a Maddox?

I like to gas Paco, done it hundred times, so I'm probly one of'm mad dogs  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-06-01, 13:20:59
I recently listened to Agents Of Mercy's Fading Ghosts Of Twilight.

The Flower Kings but then with a different singer.  ::)
Not bad though.
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-08-11, 23:03:39
I've been listening to Vangelis a lot recently.
Especially the Blade Runner soundtrack which I think is marvelous!
A very rich album with a perfect mood. Best listened to when in a comfortable chair, with a dimmed light, a clear head and a glass of whisky (to compensate the clear head).

Also the 1492: Conquest Of Paradise soundtrack is very enjoyable.
I'm still in the proces of discovering more of the Vangelis world (the album Direct and The City for example). It's very demanding business, but very entertaining and rewarding.


-Paco
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-08-11, 23:24:27
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2009-08-11, 23:03:39
I've been listening to Vangelis a lot recently.
Especially the Blade Runner soundtrack which I think is marvelous!
A very rich album with a perfect mood. Best listened to when in a comfortable chair, with a dimmed light, a clear head and a glass of whisky (to compensate the clear head).

Also the 1492: Conquest Of Paradise soundtrack is very enjoyable.
I'm still in the proces of discovering more of the Vangelis world (the album Direct and The City for example). It's very demanding business, but very entertaining and rewarding.


-Paco

Have you tried Heaven and Hell, China or Albedo 0.49 yet?
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-08-11, 23:39:15
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2009-08-11, 23:24:27
Have you tried Heaven and Hell, China or Albedo 0.49 yet?

I have tried Albedo 0.39. I have that one on CD in my collection. It was very interesting. And I will get back to that one! Thanks for reminding me!
Title: Re: What have you been listening to recently?!
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2009-10-13, 02:25:00
I'm enjoying
TYPE O NEGATIVE - "Dead Again" album.

Especially the track "September Sun"

And they reckon they can't play???? ::)