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Patterns in Traffic · Aug 19, 2018

Bad Frequencies said:

@Larry David and I have already agreed for next week.

He gave me:

Dredg- Catch Without Arms

I gave him:

Conditions- Full Of War

Dredg

GBlades · Aug 19, 2018

Bad Frequencies said:

Here are a couple of the reviews I am behind on. Sadly, due to how late I am on these and how many I am behind, these won't be my usual length but I will give it my best.

First, two from @GBlades

Hunter & The Bear- Paper Heart
This was an all around good listen. I have never heard of this London band going in, so I was eager to check out this 2017 release from the band. What I was treated to was something reminiscent of the sound portrayed on Sevendust's album this year, anthemic radio rock with crunching guitars and smooth, catchy vocals. This does not just refer to the singles that the album has, but the album as a whole has this scope to it that begs to be sung along to and its infectious. Filled with lyrics dealing with social observations, you will be hard pressed to find songs on here that you don't relate to. The title track 'Paper Heart' and 'Who's Gonna Hear You' come to mind especially on this aspect, as they are very big, anthem like songs that are very relatable and filled with moments that you want to chant along to on the first listen even. With a very radio friendly sound, these guys fit in with a lot of bands of the alt rock genre, and I am surprised they are not finding more mainstream power here in the states; something that I hope changes on future releases to come. The sound emulated on this album is a cross between Sevendust, as I mentioned, and Bruce Springsteen, with a dash of pop rock goodness. Its a sound that is easily accessible to new listeners, whether it be anthems like the previously mentioned songs or the soft ballad of 'I Am What I Am'. There are even songs such as 'DRK' that seem to have a dash of a Zepplin influence intertwined with the sound; and it is something that this band pulls off extremely well. The vocals are the best part of this album, they are smooth and well produced; and very much made for this style of music.

These songs have a grittiness and soulfulness to them that is sometimes lacking in this genre of music, but Hunter & The Bear pulls it off fantastically. Soaring guitars highlight the vocals, bringing for some insanely good riffs and catchy songs. Filled with excellent arrangements and moments that will have you bobbing your head with the guitars while you sing along, this band has a bright future with its resonating lyrics and sonics. There are some nice moments on the album where they also push the envelope of their sound, something that is sort of a breath of fresh air on these songs and allows for the band to express what they are trying to convey nicely. This is an excellent album and one that I recommend checking out. My stand out tracks have to be: Hologram, Paper Heart, Who's Gonna Hear You, I Am What I Am, DRK, Won't You Ever Come Home, and IX. Give this album a spin if any of these genres are in your wheelhouse, and I am confident you will enjoy what you hear.

Colony House- Only The Lonely

Believe it or not, I have heard of these guys before. They are from my neck of the woods, a Nashville based band! Because of this, I have heard of them before; though I am remiss to say I never got around to checking them out before now. With a strong thematic structure of songs about relationships, the connections we create with another in life, and just an overall searching for someone to understand them, this album is one that shows the band wearing its heart on its sleeve, and this makes for a great alternative rock album that is filled with songs that will pull on the heart strings. This is evident as soon as you hear the opening track 'Cannot Do This Alone' which begs the statement that is put forth in the songs title; how you cannot travel this world alone and live this life, in the end no matter how strong you are you need someone supporting you by your side. Songs like '1234' have these thick, nice guitars that lay out the framework of the songs behind the vocals, and at times show a little bit of the Nashville influence with an almost Americana twist on alternative rock at times with a dash of Elvis Costello. This is extremely evident on 'You Know It', the lead single that I will flat out say is insanely catchy and rips, its no wonder that this was the lead single. Encompassing keyboards, tambourines, group chants and other sonically pleasing influences into these songs, Colony House branches out and incorporates a lot of influences from other genres into these songs. There are sonic similarities to U2, The Killers, Coldplay, and The Arctic Monkeys on this album, and they are interwoven surprisingly well. The cascading guitars in the background of these songs is the highlight of the album, and the production is done very well.

I will say it again that the guitars in this album are a huge highlight. Sure the vocals are good, but the man behind the strings on this album is a whiz. Look at '3:20', which has this insane riff and these fluxuate of the guitar strings that enhance the song so very well. This is a very smooth, well played album that while having a run time of 45 minutes never quite feels that long. I recommend this album if you are a fan of any of the bands I said seem to influence their sound, and its definitely an album that has repeat value and will have you spinning it a couple times at least. Full of well crafted songs and seemless transitions into the next, this is an album that if I had heard last year would have been on my list of year end favorites definitely. My standout tracks for this one have to be: 'Cannot Do This Alone', '1234', 'You Know It', '3:20', 'Was it Me', and 'Follow Me Down'. Excellent album and recommendation!

Here is one from @xapplexpiex

Lil Peep- Come Over When You're Sober Pt. 1
So I have heard the term 'emo rapper' before, but until today I would never had been able to name one of them for you. According to my research, Lil Peep is described as this. This album has the odd setting for me of being one foot in my wheel house, and one foot very far out of my wheel house. I was surprised though when I listened for a few things; the flow was insane on a lot of these songs, and was a lot more palpable than I thought it was going to be. There were a few moments on this album where Lil Peep reminded me of Mike Shinoda, but a lot of the time he was his own thing with these songs about pessimism and the feeling of being a tortured soul. I was definitely a fan of the sound put forth on this album; the musical composition of the guitars and the effects in the background of these songs was actually very well put together, and the rhythmic movements through out the songs was actually really smooth. A lot of these songs seem to be about tortured souls that continue to hurt each other; a lot of the time none of the characters in these songs are good people, they seem to hurt each other and no one is innocent. This is a lyrical theme style that I can appreciate, and its actually kind of refreshing to hear something like that.

A lot of these songs lie in the simplicity of their message, but with some really cool music and good flow to back it up. 'Awful Things' and 'U Said' are ones that stood out to me the most, containing some very nice guitar lines and some themes of broken hearts and toxicity that can resonate well with a lot of people. Emo pop punk rock channeled into rap is something I found very interesting throughout this album, and it was a lot more enjoyable that I thought it would be going in. The album is only 27 minutes long, but it runs so quick that its over in the blink of an eye. There is a great production value on this album as well, and the transition from song to song is seamless, sometimes you won't even recognize you have moved on to the next song for the first couple of seconds until the beat kicks in. Hook focused rapping over melodic guitars and techno beats, this is something I can get in line with. This isn't something I will return to very often, but I can see myself throwing it on especially if I am with someone who sits in this wheelhouse often. Stand out songs to me had to be: 'Awful Things', 'U Said', 'Better Off', and 'The Brightside'.

Here is one from @Larry David

Kendrick Lamar- To Pimp A Butterfly
This album is one that I have seen mentioned on Chorus numerous times over the past few years, and often by @Larry David as well. While this is outside of my current wheelhouse, this style of music is very much within my early high school years wheelhouse, so it wasn't that much of a shock to the ears to me. The first thing I noticed throughout this album is that musically, the beats and flow of this album is insanely good. I was insanely impressed with that right off the bat, and it was something I could really appreciate immediately. The other thing I liked was that these songs seemed thematic and linked in a way, with messages and twisted morality lessons intertwined throughout the songs and flowing into the proceeding songs. There are features from Dre and Snoop Dogg on this as well, which were big artists in my catalogue back in the day; so that was a very welcome surprise. Kendrick has a very good flow as well, and while these chaotic and ironic moods are painted through the songs, the guy does an insanely good job of artistically bringing you along for the journey with a sound you can ride with. 'Wesley's Theory', 'Institutionalized' and 'Alright' are just a couple of examples of songs like this, and are insanely good driving songs when you hit the interstate. I think that the jazz band influences in the back of the songs is a nice touch as well, providing some structure and flow to the album. I have always enjoyed those kind of influences, and hearing them functionalized so well here was a nice touch. These songs wouldn't be too far off being on the soundtrack of Luke Cage with how well they are used. The themes of oppression, depression, seduction, temptation, and the evil of the world around is ever present, as the overall arching narrative of a tempting yet evil woman plays through each of these songs along side these messages as a metaphor for the conflicts of temptation in one's soul.

This is an album of battling your demons to be a better person, and Kendrick sells it extremely well. Its a fun album, with some deep lyrical themes that I feel I am just beginning to scratch the surface on. Musically and sonically the album is top notch for the genre, with a lot of cool effects and jazz mixed in to create some really groovy beats and flow. This was a pleasant surprise of an album. Its not very much in my current wheel house, but this is something I can see myself listening to again especially on long drives on a summer night. I have always thought Kendrick was talented from what I have heard from him before, and this full album experience of this album was a definite confirmation of that thought. My stand out tracks from this album are: Wesley's Theory, Institutionalized, These Walls, Alright, For Sale?, The Blacker The Berry, I, and Mortal Man. If you are into a deeper hip hop album with a nice flow and some cool jazz vibes, check this album out.

I still owe reviews to @ugman_2000(2) , @anonimito(1) , @Anarchivist (1) and @edisnfg(1)

Great reviews for those bands. I knew you'd like then!! Hunter & The Bear are so raw and rocky that it makes for a fantastic album and Colony House are just great to listen to! Going to see Hunter soon in Glasgow and it should be good.

bachna84 · Aug 19, 2018

I’d like to take a second to make a shameless plug for the upcoming Deftones bracket that will be beginning tomorrow. I know there are some fans in here!

Bracket - My Own Bracket (Shove It)

ugman_2000 · Aug 19, 2018

@bachna84 and I have traded albums for next week.

They’ve given me Night Verses - From The Gallery Of Sleep

I’ve given them Rebuen - In Nothing We Trust

GBlades · Aug 19, 2018

ugman_2000 said:

@bachna84 and I have traded albums for next week.

They’ve given me Night Verses - From The Gallery Of Sleep

I’ve given them Rebuen - In Nothing We Trust

Those are both fantastic albums!

ugman_2000 · Aug 19, 2018

GBlades said:

Those are both fantastic albums!

I’m slowly educating @bachna84 in the master works of Jamie Lenman. They’ve previously had Devolver from me.

GBlades · Aug 19, 2018

ugman_2000 said:

I’m slowly educating @bachna84 in the master works of Jamie Lenman. They’ve previously had Devolver from me.

Reuben and his solo works are awesome! Devolver was a or prettt good album.

JM95 · Aug 19, 2018

ugman_2000 said:

I’m slowly educating @bachna84 in the master works of Jamie Lenman. They’ve previously had Devolver from me.

You're doing a good work. Lenman can do no wrong.

xapplexpiex · Aug 19, 2018

@anonimito gave me Beauty in Disrepair by Emerson Hart.

I gave him Tim by The Replacements.

ugman_2000 · Aug 19, 2018

The Replacements are one of my favourite bands, I Tim so much. I look forward to seeing @anonimito’s take on it.

Patterns in Traffic · Aug 19, 2018

This week I'm being educated on
Isis - Oceanic
Palms - Palms

And @Nate_Johnson is checking out
Sparta - Threes
Steve Moakler - Wide Open

GBlades · Aug 19, 2018

@teebs41 And I are trading this week.

He will be listening to: Twin Atlantic - Free
I will be listening to : Foxing - Nearer My God

Kiana · Aug 19, 2018

@teebs41 recommended me Foxing - Nearer My God and looking at the post above mine I see I'm not very special tbh!!!

But anyway I have listened to Foxing before but am notoriously bad at keeping up with new releases so I appreciated the rec. I thought it was kinda poppy and weird and interesting. The opener has some cool build up moments that come off v grand that would be cool live. My fave track was prob the title track. It feels really big and anthemic. I would say the entire album vibe kinda feels anthemic to me but also kinda small and intimate? Like I could see these songs on a big festival stage or a little club and doing well at both. I'm also notoriously bad for writing reviews for albums I like cause I never know what to say aside from "I like it" but I did like it lol. Was nice to catch up on their new release and this feels like an interesting step for them.

teebs41 · Aug 19, 2018

Kiana said:

@teebs41 recommended me Foxing - Nearer My God and looking at the post above mine I see I'm not very special tbh!!!

But anyway I have listened to Foxing before but am notoriously bad at keeping up with new releases so I appreciated the rec. I thought it was kinda poppy and weird and interesting. The opener has some cool build up moments that come off v grand that would be cool live. My fave track was prob the title track. It feels really big and anthemic. I would say the entire album vibe kinda feels anthemic to me but also kinda small and intimate? Like I could see these songs on a big festival stage or a little club and doing well at both. I'm also notoriously bad for writing reviews for albums I like cause I never know what to say aside from "I like it" but I did like it lol. Was nice to catch up on their new release and this feels like an interesting step for them.

Great review! I’m going to give your rec an honest spin tomorrow!

Edit: I’m pulling a kevo and pushing the album to as many people as possible haha. I really believe in it, glad you liked it.

GBlades · Aug 20, 2018

Kiana said:

@teebs41 recommended me Foxing - Nearer My God and looking at the post above mine I see I'm not very special tbh!!!

But anyway I have listened to Foxing before but am notoriously bad at keeping up with new releases so I appreciated the rec. I thought it was kinda poppy and weird and interesting. The opener has some cool build up moments that come off v grand that would be cool live. My fave track was prob the title track. It feels really big and anthemic. I would say the entire album vibe kinda feels anthemic to me but also kinda small and intimate? Like I could see these songs on a big festival stage or a little club and doing well at both. I'm also notoriously bad for writing reviews for albums I like cause I never know what to say aside from "I like it" but I did like it lol. Was nice to catch up on their new release and this feels like an interesting step for them.

teebs41 said:

Great review! I’m going to give your rec an honest spin tomorrow!

Edit: I’m pulling a kevo and pushing the album to as many people as possible haha. I really believe in it, glad you liked it.

How dare you!!! @teebs41

bachna84 · Aug 20, 2018

teebs41 said:

I’m pulling a kevo

I’m going to start using this phrase

Nate_Johnson · Aug 20, 2018

I’m pulling a @bachna84: “You only can trade it 8 more times!!!”

bachna84 · Aug 20, 2018

Nate_Johnson said:

I’m pulling a @bachna84: “You only can trade it 8 more times!!!”

My stance on this matter has not changed!

Nate_Johnson · Aug 20, 2018

bachna84 said:

My stance on this matter has not changed!

You hear that @teebs41? 8 more lucky people!

BTDandFeelingThis · Aug 20, 2018

bachna84 said:

My stance on this matter has not changed!

Hey I’ve been trying to branch out with my Recs the past few weeks thank you.

Granted if I come across someone who hasn’t heard Vessels or Bad Frequencies I’m still gonna recommend it I don’t care

BTDandFeelingThis · Aug 20, 2018

Also, CMCS turns 1 year old in November!! Anyone have any cool ideas to celebrate perhaps?

bachna84 · Aug 20, 2018

Bad Frequencies said:

Also, CMCS turns 1 year old in November!! Anyone have any cool ideas to celebrate perhaps?

There are a couple albums we could retire ;)

BTDandFeelingThis · Aug 20, 2018

bachna84 said:

There are a couple albums we could retire ;)

Denied. Try again

ugman_2000 · Aug 20, 2018

Bad Frequencies said:

Also, CMCS turns 1 year old in November!! Anyone have any cool ideas to celebrate perhaps?

Maybe write up our favourite albums we’ve been given and why they’re our favs, maybe do our top 3. Could then do it again next year for our top 3 of year 2.

teebs41 · Aug 20, 2018

I’m fine with having 8 more lucky people! So the rule stands?? @Bad Frequencies

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