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[Steve Jones]

I know I'm supposed to be a green sea mammal, but as I'm about to go to sleep, I'd prefer any women I dream of to be sans flippers.

It's not like high heels, then, where I prefer that they leave 'em on?

WWP: Porcupine Tree - Warszawa -- Even the really weird parts are entertaining.   

I can't think of any weird parts on that one, what have you in mind?

[Steve Jones]

The Flower Kings - Flower Power

[Iggy]

Back in the world of Adventures - The Flower Kings
followed by
Blackfield II - Blackfield

[Steve Jones]

Just: The Flower Kings - Space Revolver
Now: Marillion - Somewhere Else

[Nicky007]

I may not be French, but I'm still fairly good at recognizing a woman when I see one.  I'm sure Bupie will confirm Pat's gender unless he's having a bit of fun with this.  Besides, her voice is nearly as high as Geddy Lee's.     Also, she looks something like my cousin Kim, whose husband and children would be very surprised indeed if she turned out to be a man.   

There seems to be some confusion regarding this matter. Greenie, maybe you should pull down your pants and take a thorough look in the mirror to ascertain your status. You just might be a Womanatee 

The hypothesis I was debating was not whether Pat Benatar is a woman (which I now consider her to be), but whether she could grip me. But don't worry, it's not anything that concerns me any longer 

Yeah, I was also surprised about Bupie's using "he" for PB in the same post that he (Bups) mentioned two albums by PB that he had been listening to. Has the "s" now also become silent in French ?  Or are all female looking Frenchies drags ? 

NP:  Arena - The Visitor

Feeling a bit out of sorts, and that calls for the big prog guns.   

Betcha !  The Visitor was my first love with Arena, and I was spellbound by it. A few weeks later I bought Contagion, which I now consider even better ... but first-loves are first-loves, there is something special about'm 


Yeah, I found Napalm Death rather boring, pretty much the same grind song after song. I played The Code Is Red thru, as it sometimes takes time to get into a special mood, but I wasnt left with any desire to pursue ND further 


NP  Rush:  Permanent Waves 

A lot to be found here.

Nicky.

[Manatee]

It's not like high heels, then, where I prefer that they leave 'em on?

I think this is a case where it's best to let sleeping aquatic creatures lie.  I never did get the high-heels thing though -- seems like it's just an opportunity for someone to get gored.

I can't think of any weird parts on that one, what have you in mind?

I thinking mostly of the narration on 'Last Chance to Evacuate Planet Earth Before It Is Recycled' and 'Voyage 34' of which there is a lot.  As an aside, I really like Steven Wilson's quiet, humble manner with the audience.

Gonna try out Napalm Death when I get home (from the local library). Any of ya guys into'm ?

Can't say I've heard of them before, but I'm guessing they're not ambient or 'easy-listening'.

NP:  Faith No More - The Real Thing

[Steve Jones]

I never did get the high-heels thing though

When standing they alter the shape of the muscled areas of the legs for optimum effect.  Apparently

I thinking mostly of the narration on 'Last Chance to Evacuate Planet Earth Before It Is Recycled' and 'Voyage 34' of which there is a lot.

Ah, I see.  To me that's no different to what historically I've enjoyed on things like Floyd over the years, but I guess if it's not your thing then 'weird' is as good a label as any.  Perhaps I understand the reasoning behind your poll now!


Just: Frank Black & Teenage Fanclub - The John Peel Session
Now: Ozzy Osbourne - The Ultimate Sin

[Manatee]

When standing they alter the shape of the muscled areas of the legs for optimum effect.  Apparently

So I've heard, but it's much more comfy lying down anyway.   

Ah, I see.  To me that's no different to what historically I've enjoyed on things like Floyd over the years, but I guess if it's not your thing then 'weird' is as good a label as any.  Perhaps I understand the reasoning behind your poll now!

Yes indeed.  In most cases, I can enjoy odd spoken word or sound effects a time or two, but for me, that gets stale after a few times, and then I'd rather just hear the musical part.  I suppose it's something similar to the fact that I can read a favorite book or see a favorite movie at most maybe once every few years, while I can listen to really good music far more often before it needs a break.   The cash register on PF's 'Money' is something of an exception because they managed to use it as if it were an instrument, so it sounds like part of the music.

Just: Frank Black & Teenage Fanclub - The John Peel Session

Is Frank actually performing with Teenage Fanclub on this, or is it some of each individually?


NP:  Fine Young Cannibals - The Raw and the Cooked

Found this in the pile and am giving it a spin, but I don't think it's going to make the frequent play list.   It doesn't seem to have aged well.   

[Manatee]

NP: Opeth - Watershed

[Steve Jones]

Is Frank actually performing with Teenage Fanclub on this, or is it some of each individually?

Yes, it's Frank using Teenage Fanclub as a backing band.  Good 4-track CD, which was worth getting at the time given that it wasn't especially expensive

NP:  Fine Young Cannibals - The Raw and the Cooked
Found this in the pile and am giving it a spin, but I don't think it's going to make the frequent play list.   It doesn't seem to have aged well.   

Personally, I never much cared for them before they aged

[Manatee]

Personally, I never much cared for them before they aged

Yeah, after a few songs, I was wondering what I was thinking when I bought it.  It was one of those cheap CD club purchases, where you get them for very little except shipping charges, and I probably got it on the strength of one or two catchy tunes on the radio.  I'm now Opething them out of my system.  I could still do without the death grunts, but otherwise an impressive band.

[Manatee]

NP:  Devin Townsend - Ziltoid the Omniscient

There are actually a fair number of spoken parts here, but it's funny as hell (at least to me).   Also the music is great as always with the mighty Hevy Devy.  I'm not sure this album would be a good first choice as an introduction to his music though.  On the other hand, it's the perfect first choice as an introduction to his insanity.   

[Iggy]

NP Return to the centre of the Earth - Rick Wakeman.

Lots of talking on this one 

[maddox]

Gazpacho ~ Tick Tock

[Nicky007]

Can't say I've heard of them before, but I'm guessing they're not ambient or 'easy-listening'.

Guess if ya live in Baghdad, they could be quite ambient, altho maybe not easy-listenin 

As you know, I'm not averse to thrash and growl and stuff, but man, there has to be some drama, dynamics and variation 


NP  Electric Light Orchestra:  Time

Jeff Lynne: "This was one of them concept ideas. It was about time travel, so it's supposed to be all futuristic and daft. None of these ideas have been disproved yet, and only another ninety-odd years to go to see if I was right!"

Great album, lots of melody, of course, as always with ELO, but also some interesting ideas and effects 

Given my bent for metal, guess I'm allowed some quality AOR occasionally 

Nicky.

[Nicky007]

NP  Edenbridge:  The Grand Design

As several roomies seem to be hot on this group, I had to give'm a run. Found the cd at Cop Main Library.

Sounds good so far, a bit like Caamora, guess that's partly due to Sabine's singing, which is close to Christina Booth's .....

Nicky.

[Steve Jones]

Ozzy Osbourne - Blizzard of Ozz

Another slice of Baghdad Ambience

[Nicky007]

Another slice of Baghdad Ambience

Guess this is too:

NP  Down:  III: Over The Under

Admittedly more to my taste 

Got Phil and Rex from Pantera in the mix, and Down has a bit the same sound as Pantera, altho not quite as wild, more grungy.

Nicky.

[Nicky007]

NP  Down:  III: Over The Under  (on repeat)

My best discovery in months 

It struck me that Phil sings a bit like Eddie Vedder 

Imagine Pearl Jam grunged up for real 

Wiki (Down III: Over The Under): "Over the Under has been written with the band's anger about Hurricane Katrina in mind, and Phil Anselmo's hurt over the loss of deceased Pantera guitarist, Dimebag Darrell, and the bad blood between the two up until the guitarist's death."

I confirm, although Pat's breast is not as impressive as his her first albums' music.

Guess no interditti there 

Nicky.

[Steve Jones]

David Bowie - Diamond Dogs

London ambience, albeit the London of George Orwell's 1984.

[PH]

NP  Edenbridge:  The Grand Design

As several roomies seem to be hot on this group, I had to give'm a run. Found the cd at Cop Main Library.

Sounds good so far, a bit like Caamora, guess that's partly due to Sabine's singing, which is close to Christina Booth's .....

Nicky, you should really try out the album MyEarthDream. It's really cool!

[Nicky007]

Thanks, Paxi, I'l keep it in mind 

David Bowie - Diamond Dogs

Great album that, my fave Bowie-album 


NP  Down III  (on repeat)

Down to the good stuff 

I'd say Pantera meets AIC, and just as good as these bands - that oughta rouse some interest in this joint 

Nicky.

[Nicky007]

NP  Rush:  Counterparts

This is sooo good, some of the best Rush I'v heard 

Nicky.

[Teunis]

Satellite - Nostalga
Gazpacho - Tick Tock

[Manatee]

Demians - Building an Empire

NP  Edenbridge:  The Grand Design

As several roomies seem to be hot on this group, I had to give'm a run. Found the cd at Cop Main Library.

Sounds good so far, a bit like Caamora, guess that's partly due to Sabine's singing, which is close to Christina Booth's .....

I've heard a good bit of them on Pandora, although I haven't heard a full album.  I rather like them too.   I generally mark them with the "thumbs up."

NP  Electric Light Orchestra:  Time

Jeff Lynne: "This was one of them concept ideas. It was about time travel, so it's supposed to be all futuristic and daft. None of these ideas have been disproved yet, and only another ninety-odd years to go to see if I was right!"

Great album, lots of melody, of course, as always with ELO, but also some interesting ideas and effects 

Given my bent for metal, guess I'm allowed some quality AOR occasionally 

For the record, I still enjoy a bit of ELO now and then myself.  Out of the Blue was the first rock album I ever bought.  I'd say they're usually more fun than brilliant, but still enjoyable, and there are some songs that are really very good, e.g., Fire on High.

No comment on Pantera or Down since I haven't heard either one.  It's possible I've heard a Pantera song or two I guess but not since I started enjoying metal in any case.

Off the top of my head, I think I'd nominate Aladdin Sane as my favorite Bowie album, but I've got nothing of his on CD, so I've only heard whatever the radio had to offer from him since my LPs went into the boxes.