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The M/F Thread 2009: The Quickening

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DavidGrohl:
Just got through my first listen;  Wow, Ramona Falls was epic.

Thanks, whoever uploaded that.   :mrgreen:

E. Spaceman:




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As a fun followup to my last upload, this is James Murphy's (LCD Soundsystem) previous band.

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THE SWELL SEASON - STRICT JOY (2009) [MP3, 320kbps]


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--- Quote ---When Once hit theaters in 2007, Glen Hansard had already pursued international acclaim for more than 15 years with the Frames. Although popular in Ireland, the singer's music wasn't nearly as omnipresent in other countries until the movie's release, which catapulted former Frames tunes like "Falling Slowly" into the spotlight. The Once soundtrack was also a big hit, turning Hansard's side project with simpatico songwriter Markéta Irglová into a full-fledged, award-winning, globetrotting band. While playing international venues and attending industry award shows, the two attracted additional attention for their real-life relationship, which effectively replaced Once's semi-tearful conclusion with a storybook ending. Released two years after the film's release, however, Strict Joy finds Hansard and Irglová going their separate ways, choosing to end their relationship while remaining in the same band.

Hansard has used heartbreak for fuel in the past, and he keeps the blaze going throughout these 12 tracks. If the Once soundtrack was a bit spotty — its track list culled from a haphazard array of old Frames songs, Van Morrison covers, collaborative material, and musicians' own tunes — then Strict Joy shows what the Swell Season can do with a singular theme and a solid backing band, both of which contribute to the album's cohesion. Van Morrison's influence is still apparent, particularly in the '70s-styled soul of "Low Rising," but the singer/songwriter ambience that permeated Once's music doesn't carry as much weight here. Instead, Strict Joy devotes more concern to exploring the lush possibilities of Swell Season's sound, which now includes tasteful doses of strings, electric guitar, and overdubbed harmonies.

The results are quite often gorgeous, with songs like "The Rain" and "Wild Horses" building up to expansive, cathartic climaxes over the course of several minutes. Also striking are the performances by Markéta Irglová, who turns her fragile voice — an instrument that always seemed detrimentally self-conscious on previous albums — into something alluring on "Fantasy Man" and "I Have Loved You Wrong." It's testament to the band's vision that they remain focused despite such improvements; no amount of cinematic orchestration can change the fact that these songs are, after all, inward-looking tunes about heartbreak and personal struggle, and their lyrics resonate regardless of their wrapping paper. As a result, Strict Joy is a joy from start to finish, and few bands manage to mix intimacy and sweeping songcraft with such finesse. - Allmusic
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JD:
You are the man

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Though the file is named something completely different

medicatesleep:

Ink & Dagger - Ink & Dagger (2000)

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"Ink & Dagger are arguably the most underrated, greatest unheard band in rock and roll. While a critical overview of their work is much needed, I will attempt to simply convey how amazing this album is. This, the final self-titled work of Ink & Dagger transcends any and all boundaries in punk rock music or rock music or even just music. A blistering assault of riffs packed within riffs, layers of guitars and effects, this album is decades ahead of its time.
Ink & Dagger was mainly composed of Sean McCabe and Don Devore during its existence, and sadly Sean died shortly before this album was released. A tragic end to one of the most original and awe-inspiring voices rock music ever produced."
B.Carnahan

"This posthumous release was absolutely one the most important releases of 2000. As such, it flew relatively low under the majorities' radar. This record really defines the bands' evolution, just as each of their previous releases were giant leaps forward for punk rock. The first time I saw them was on their first tour in '96, in Tulsa. All they had was the Love is Dead 7". I was all over it, spreading the word, infecting the town. Fast forward almost ten years and I'm still recommending a record from the year 2000. Quite a few people were uncomfortable with this release when it came out. Don't let that deter you, you are a warrior on a mission. Get it."
Jeff Richardson

"This CD is the product of madmen. Sane people do not write music like this. I was awestruck the first time i heard this CD. It's hate and love lusting for one another in bed. I am scared to buy the other CD's because no way can they do better than Ink & Dagger. Everything is different now. I think I need to throw away the rules in my head about music and start over. It starts now and with Ink & Dagger. This is the greatest rock and roll record to come out in the last 50 years."
Anon Amazon user



I think that about sums it up.

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