It's one AM and I'm studying after practice.

I'm listening to Ray Charles, of course.

The Flaming Lips - Nobody Told Me

H-GM wrote:

SecondEdition wrote:Pink Floyd - Meddle, which is disappointing me, strangely

It's "Seamus," isn't it?

I'm not sure if you're a Flaming Lips fan, but there's a song off of the astoundingly mediocre At War With The Mystics called "Pompeii am Gotterdamarung." It's eerily similar in style and atmosphere to "One of These Days," which is probably why it's one of the better songs on the album.

The Flaming Lips - Ice Drummer

I actually like "Seamus" - it's one of the (very) few times the Floyd ever showed that they may have had a sense of humor after Syd left. (Not having a sense of humor was definitely a Floyd flaw.) But, what was disappointing me about Meddle is that it feels kind of...lifeless, at least compared to live versions I've heard (the Live at Pompeii versions are awesome!), and kind of cold. Passionless. and that's not a good thing. Still, "Echoes" is pretty damn awesome.

As for the Lips, they're a band I want to get into more (I only have Yoshimi and Oh My Gawd!!!) so I'll check it out. Everyone and their brother says At War with the Mystics blows goats, so I won't go there. What's a good place to go?

Oh, and currently listening to:

Husker Du - Zen Arcade

SecondEdition wrote:As for the Lips, they're a band I want to get into more (I only have Yoshimi and Oh My Gawd!!!) so I'll check it out. Everyone and their brother says At War with the Mystics blows goats, so I won't go there. What's a good place to go?

In a Priest Driven Ambulance is a necessity. I cannot post succintly on how much this record means to me without sounding like a cheeseball. It makes you want to peel the skin off of your face while simultaneously flinging yourself off of a very tall building. Equal parts loud, noisy, weird, ecstatic and somber.

You really can't go wrong with any of their releases up to and including The Soft Bulletin. IAPDA is a wonderful starting point, though.

Th' Faith Healers - Sparklingly Chime

Pink Floyd - Live At Pompeii (soundtrack ripped from DVD)

i like Meddle alot but Seamus is the only track i consistently skip from that album.

earlier i was listening to Bic Runga - Drive

H-GM wrote:

SecondEdition wrote:As for the Lips, they're a band I want to get into more (I only have Yoshimi and Oh My Gawd!!!) so I'll check it out. Everyone and their brother says At War with the Mystics blows goats, so I won't go there. What's a good place to go?

In a Priest Driven Ambulance is a necessity. I cannot post succintly on how much this record means to me without sounding like a cheeseball. It makes you want to peel the skin off of your face while simultaneously flinging yourself off of a very tall building. Equal parts loud, noisy, weird, ecstatic and somber.

Oh wow...If it's that good, I definitely need to check it out. Will download ASAP. And if it rules enough, will buy ASAP.

Montrose - s/t

For you younguns, Sammy Hagar wasn't always a complete piece of shit. "Space Station #5" is playing right now, and goddamnit if Stiff Little Fingers didn't lift the riff for "Alternative Ulster".

A loud record for those days when you need one.

bad moon rising,Sonic youth

The Laughing Hyenas' 1986 demo and the covers bootleg, courtesy of Ace

it is fucking phenomenal. brannon's scream cuts like a goddamn table saw.

Lamps, s/t.

Me likey.