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Even though they were a pretty big band when they came out, I wasn't actually that big on Vampire Weekend. I'd say this is the first album of theirs that I would call myself a 'fan' of. Which is sad because I recognized that Rostam had talent but he had left the band in 2016, so I thought it would only be downhill from there. To my surprise the new album shows a lot of technical skill on display, even if I find some of the lyrics confusing. Phil Elverum can be hard to jump into but hear specific songs you like everything else feels much easier, even if it starts off as background music.

I've heard every BMTH album except the new one. Not sure when I'll hear it but I haven't been digging them lately. I just fear it'll sound like Linkin Park. And what Fantano or rateyourmusic says doesn't affect me at all. I'll give it an unbiased listen at some point. I think the same feelings I have towards hardcore music right now apply to BMTH, so it's probably just a matter of time.

Van Morrisson's popular stuff feels like music for elderly people playing bingo. No insult to him, I like Moondance just as much as grandmas do. But yeah, if you want that truly evocative and soulful Van music, Astral Weeks is a start.

Yeah I like to mention the '69 S/T album to people who are adamant on Paul McCartney being the best songwriter of the 60s. Lou really perfected that minimal pop songwriting to me with that album. It's missing John Cale, of course, who is the other half of the Velvets in my eyes. But yeah it really is flawless just like everything else they did before that. Influence is a good factor if you enjoy learning history and value creativity / innovation. The album inspired musicians to pick up instruments but also influenced everyone (including me and you) to talk about it. Lou's poetry on Black Angel's Death Song is not just something I can ignore. I think there's true beauty and mystique in that song. And the vision they sought after on European Son is really hard to grasp in one breath but when you listen to Sonic Youth you can't help but notice the similarities in the strumming technique and intensity. So that's one 'Ah ha!' moment but then I think about all the alt-rock and noise rock that I regularly listen to that Sonic Youth inspired and I just feel so incredibly grateful for The Velvet Underground. Where would we be without them? And that's why influence is really valuable. It shapes our industries. Especially when I'm interested in what the band in question influences. Besides the ones I mentioned (Black Angel's Death Song being my number 1), my favorite Velvet Underground songs are Heroin, Femme Fatale, Venus in Furs, All Tomorrow's Parties, Sunday Morning, Beginning to See the Light, After Hours, and the entire side B of WLWH.

Just keep in mind the first MBV album sounds much different. It's a more rawer aesthetic. A little more on the lo-fi sound whereas Loveless is like the highest fidelity you could ever record anything. It kicks ass though. Songs are the perfect length. Endless replayability for me.

Haha yeah I get you. When I read along the lyrics I end up reading the story behind the lyric and the rabbit hole begins.

I liked the Vampire Weekend album this year. Also the new Mount Eerie was impactful. As you'd expect from Phil Elverum. It usually takes me awhile for new releases to grow on me unless I'm familiar with their work already, like Phil. Yours?

There's not much hype around Van anymore these days anyways. I kinda get it though. The first time I heard Astral Weeks I didn't really get it that much. One day I just put it on again and it was like the divinely inspired thing I ever heard. His voice isn't really for everyone, but he really does bare his soul like no other. Bob is another one that can be hit or miss, but I'd argue he's one of the best musicians and even one of the best singers.

Hard not to pick the banana album with Velvet Underground. It just has a piece of everything that made them great and by extension everything great with rock music. It was destined that the genre goes noisier and louder yet none of Lou's poetry is lost or wasted. Nico adds a great dynamic too, taking the record into pop territory. Their followup album is equally impactful on music, probably. So shoutout to White Light/White Heat.

MBV is probably my favorite band. I know shoegaze fans find that boring but I think Kevin Shields is a genius and nothing sounds as texturally beautiful and tender as the best moments off Loveless and even their 2013 album. My personal favorite is the first album, which has the noisier rock style that seems to define my youth.

I'm with you on new releases. The well is pretty dry, seemingly. It's good to venture out in genres. Spend some time with older music. You'd be surprised with what you find. At this point I've built a pretty good foundation of music history so the stories behind the music help me get attached to songwriters. But still, the emotional power of the music is what will sell me.

Haven't heard the new Knocked Loose record yet but I probably should before the month ends for year end lists.

Lately I'm pretty much sticking with things I've always loved like singer-songwriters such as Van Morrison and Bob Dylan or noisy rock music like My Bloody Valentine or The Velvet Underground. Those are some of my trusty all-time favorites. Right now I'm a little out of the loop with the hardcore / metal scene because I haven't found much that'd grabbed my ear. But I really do open myself up to listen to most things and keep recommendations in the back of my mind. Classical, hip-hop, jazz, new wave, folk, etc. I'm sure there's at least a little overlap between us in what we listen to.

Yeah. Background matched my pfp. Good album but I'm not too crazy on it these days.

Think it was okay, i cut down on quite a bit of anime, but its nice to find a few good ones each season to binge watch

I'm doing alright, been trying to catch up on anime. Guess you aren't watching much new ones this seasonal?

That is good, been doing well lately too?

Hey man, good profile, the art at the top of your profile is so sick, what's it from?

Did you have a good one?

Happy Birthday

Nice, AOT ending was mind blowing

Recently watched a new episode of My Demon on Netflix, wbu?

Thank you! ^^

Thank you! and been doing alright, wbu?