Red Mosquito

E.H. Ruddock wrote:seems to be quite the schism on what liebzz should do here.

Right in two.

This is what is dividing our nation.

As I listen to Undertow I realize I have heard Sober before, many years ago.

liebzz wrote:As I listen to Undertow I realize I have heard Sober before, many years ago.

You Lied

Simple Torture wrote:

liebzz wrote:As I listen to Undertow I realize I have heard Sober before, many years ago.

You Lied

Ha. I didn’t know it until I heard the song.

I thought the album was called undertown for a long time

In real time, it’s quite loud and dark. But I can see where this entire genre exploded around it that was never quite my cup of tea. I give it a lot of points for each of the band members really shining without noodling. This album is both a product of its time and transcends it if that makes sense. So far Intolerance, Prison Sex, and Crawl Away jump out as highlights to me, but there’s a lot of sameness going on here where one songs sort of bleeds into the next. There’s a careful balance between every song sounding the same and carrying a musical thread through an album and they are towing (or undertowing mwahaha) that line nicely. Up to 4* now.

*Waits to see reaction to "Disgustipated" and 60 tracks of silence*

Jammer XCI wrote:*Waits to see reaction to "Disgustipated" and 60 tracks of silence*

Nature! This is necessary...

I actually thought it finished pretty strong with 4* and Flood. Disgustipated is a nice little sound experiment that goes on for quite a while. Probably not going to make any playlists though - unless the playlist is just that song and I wanted the soundscape of camping while fearing the spoken word.

Okay, so I am trying, but this is the first journey I may have to abandon. There’s no question they are a very good band, and there’s all the talent in the world. But I just don’t like it. I have no rational explanation for why, but even as I am listening I end up finding I don’t want to. For whatever reason I can discern, it’s just not my cup of tea (I say this as I am 1/4 or so of the way through Ænima). And it’s silly because I can hear some connection to a band like Soundgarden that I love, but this just isn’t doing it for me. Sorry folks.

psychobain wrote:I thought the album was called undertown for a long time

What?

liebzz wrote:Okay, so I am trying, but this is the first journey I may have to abandon. There’s no question they are a very good band, and there’s all the talent in the world. But I just don’t like it. I have no rational explanation for why, but even as I am listening I end up finding I don’t want to. For whatever reason I can discern, it’s just not my cup of tea (I say this as I am 1/4 or so of the way through Ænima). And it’s silly because I can hear some connection to a band like Soundgarden that I love, but this just isn’t doing it for me. Sorry folks.

Maybe one day you can pry open your third eye.

Maybe he’s third eye blind.

rick malone wrote:

liebzz wrote:Okay, so I am trying, but this is the first journey I may have to abandon. There’s no question they are a very good band, and there’s all the talent in the world. But I just don’t like it. I have no rational explanation for why, but even as I am listening I end up finding I don’t want to. For whatever reason I can discern, it’s just not my cup of tea (I say this as I am 1/4 or so of the way through Ænima). And it’s silly because I can hear some connection to a band like Soundgarden that I love, but this just isn’t doing it for me. Sorry folks.

Maybe one day you can pry open your third eye.

Yeah, could be I am just not in that space right now.

I suggest Sublime as your next listening journey. Another 90's band who it seems will always appeal to America's youth.

rick malone wrote:I suggest Sublime as your next listening journey. Another 90's band who it seems will always appeal to America's youth.

Not the worst idea for sure since that is another band whom I basically know the greatest hits but never delved too deeply into their albums. Same with the Beastie Boys actually. I am currently listening through but not reporting on Faces. I still can’t understand how they sound good despite the fact that I abhor Rod Stewart’s solo work.

Beastie Boys would be a great one for you, liebzz

E.H. Ruddock wrote:Beastie Boys would be a great one for you, liebzz

I’m in. The. After that, I have had a real interest in The Band. They may follow.

liebzz wrote:

E.H. Ruddock wrote:Beastie Boys would be a great one for you, liebzz

I’m in. The. After that, I have had a real interest in The Band. They may follow.

I did the beasties last year, but may again while you are doing it. I love them