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timehat:
Los Sampler's - La Vida es Llena de Cables
I thought this was really cool. Starts out with a very familiar Latin tango-type sound, played on an acoustic guitar. Seconds in, the file appears to be broken, but such is the glitch-like nature of this piece. As the track continues, the electronic manipulation becomes more and more apparent, guiding the song through various sections. It ends with what I would consider an "instrumental development" utilizing continuing layers of electronic noise and heavier glitching of the ryhthm that actually starts to break meter slightly at this point. Breaks down to a very filtered approximation of the bassline which remains constant throughout the song's entirety. 8/10
Voivod - Missing Sequences
E. Spaceman:
Voivod - Missing Sequences
Starts with some good spacey guitar playing (almost early MBV) and vocals before turning into a more straight forward metal playing although vocals continue to be different to the typical. In some parts it breaks down to an almost start/stop dynamic before returning to the main theme. The solo is somewhat lacking, but is followed by a better section with a more driving rythm before again turning start/stop. At about 4:10 it sounds like the band cuts loose and playful before returning to the main riff/vocal. Very good overall. 8.5/10
Stars - Your Ex Lover is Dead
rr112233:
Stars - Your Ex-Lover Is Dead
Has a very love-song-like tune. But the lyrics and name suggest otherwise. Pretty cool sound to it, but it's not a song that I'd really love. I like the beginning thing: "When you have nothing left to burn, you have to set yourself on fire." It kicks it off and sets the story of the song, pretty much. The song slowly builds up, and ends with a louder version of the beginning. Not bad. 7.5/10
System of a Down - Vicinity of Obscenity (very odd but awesome)
Manta Ray:
System of a Down used to be a good band. This is a good song. It's catchy and fun to listen to, but I can't say that before listening to it I didn't know exactly how it was going to sound. SOAD are basically reliving their first two albums in a much cruder manner, with less and less subtlety.
However, despite my bias against SOAD, I can't deny that this is an alright song. I just wouldn't recommend it to anyone, so I'm going to give it a 6.
As for the next song, let me think...
Oh yes, Common People by Pulp. I doubt it's already been reviewed, but don't blame me if it has, this thread is 19 pages long...
jcknbl:
Do you want to, like, post an mp3?
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