July 2020 Record Challenge (The Raffle Strikes Back)
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TrainFan73
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DAY 14
James Blake - Assume Form
An album full of romanticism and songs about love, brought to life by James Blake's incredible voice and atmospheric production. I feel like this album got kind of slept on last year, but I can see why it might not work for some. It came out in January 2019 and I was still reeling from a bad break-up from the previous year and for whatever reason, James Blake's album-length love letter to his wife helped me power through it due its sincerity and genuine emotional core. It resonates with me in a weird way and I really just can't hate this album or what it represents. Also, "I'll Come Too" is a perfect and adorable song.
James Blake - Assume Form
An album full of romanticism and songs about love, brought to life by James Blake's incredible voice and atmospheric production. I feel like this album got kind of slept on last year, but I can see why it might not work for some. It came out in January 2019 and I was still reeling from a bad break-up from the previous year and for whatever reason, James Blake's album-length love letter to his wife helped me power through it due its sincerity and genuine emotional core. It resonates with me in a weird way and I really just can't hate this album or what it represents. Also, "I'll Come Too" is a perfect and adorable song.
Yer Ol' Uncle D
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JULY 14
Play an album about/with a lot of songs about love
Arguably the greatest song cycle ever recorded about unrequited love...
Derek And The Dominos - Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs
Unintended bonus - it's Jim Gordon's birthday.
They don't get any more emotionally crushing than 'Bell Bottom Blues'.
Play an album about/with a lot of songs about love
Arguably the greatest song cycle ever recorded about unrequited love...
Derek And The Dominos - Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs
Unintended bonus - it's Jim Gordon's birthday.
They don't get any more emotionally crushing than 'Bell Bottom Blues'.
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debianlinux
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14 - Love
From the artist (Jess Williamson):
Cosmic Wink is a record about how vulnerability can feel something less vulnerable when love - true, deep love - creates a latticework of strength underneath the frame of our humanity.
At any rate, I am in love with Jess’ music. Favorite song is I See The White.
From the artist (Jess Williamson):
Cosmic Wink is a record about how vulnerability can feel something less vulnerable when love - true, deep love - creates a latticework of strength underneath the frame of our humanity.
At any rate, I am in love with Jess’ music. Favorite song is I See The White.
Bluecloud777
Well-Known Member
July 14
Play an album about/with a lot of songs about love
Barbara Howard "On the rise"
A beautiful record that has many sweet love songs on it. Already some titles tell "You've made me so very happy", "I need you" or "Save your love for me"
Play an album about/with a lot of songs about love
Barbara Howard "On the rise"
A beautiful record that has many sweet love songs on it. Already some titles tell "You've made me so very happy", "I need you" or "Save your love for me"
RowBearToe
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Day 14 - : Play an album about/with a lot of songs about love
Jason Mraz - Know.
I feel like this one was overlooked a bit when it came out a couple years ago. A lot of great songs about love and just an uplifting, positive message throughout.
: Play an album about/with a lot of songs about loveJason Mraz - Know.
I feel like this one was overlooked a bit when it came out a couple years ago. A lot of great songs about love and just an uplifting, positive message throughout.
Day 13 - 13 Tracks
Kelsea Ballerini- Kelsea
Kelsea Ballerini- Kelsea
dhodo
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Day 11 - The Sequel
Quelle Chris & Chris Keys - Innocent Country 2
One of my favorite albums of the year and a marked improvement over the first Innocent Country.
Quelle Chris & Chris Keys - Innocent Country 2
One of my favorite albums of the year and a marked improvement over the first Innocent Country.
MadLucas
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DAY 14 - LOVE LOVE LOVE
When Ani Difranco released Dilate, lyrically this album was a shock to her core fanbase. Whereas previous albums she had talked about the sexuality spectrum, women's fight for equality, and overall empowerment, this album focused on the feelings and complexities of being, not being, and wanting to be with someone romantically. As she states on her live album Living With Clip, "I kinda got distracted."
For a 16-year-old boy to hear a guitar being played within an inch of its life and to have someone speak so candidly about these things that I was experiencing as an adolescent, it was not just era defining, it was life-changing for me. If this album were a person, I'm not sure I'd be able to stop hugging it.
When Ani Difranco released Dilate, lyrically this album was a shock to her core fanbase. Whereas previous albums she had talked about the sexuality spectrum, women's fight for equality, and overall empowerment, this album focused on the feelings and complexities of being, not being, and wanting to be with someone romantically. As she states on her live album Living With Clip, "I kinda got distracted."
For a 16-year-old boy to hear a guitar being played within an inch of its life and to have someone speak so candidly about these things that I was experiencing as an adolescent, it was not just era defining, it was life-changing for me. If this album were a person, I'm not sure I'd be able to stop hugging it.
dhodo
Well-Known Member
Day 12 - Thanks Tipper
David Bowie - Blackstar
Where the fuck did Monday go?
Not sure why the shrink is still on here, but I'm taking it off after this since it's shredded.
David Bowie - Blackstar
Where the fuck did Monday go?
Not sure why the shrink is still on here, but I'm taking it off after this since it's shredded.
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Matt M
Santa Extraordinaire
Day 7 - Sorry for the wait, an artist you wish would release new music
Urge Overkill - Saturation
It's been a while, I could use some Urge!
Urge Overkill - Saturation
It's been a while, I could use some Urge!
dhodo
Well-Known Member
July 13 - 13 Tracks
Pixies - Surfer Rosa
If only No. 13 Baby was on this one, it would be perfect!
Pixies - Surfer Rosa
If only No. 13 Baby was on this one, it would be perfect!
Matt M
Santa Extraordinaire
Day 8 - Ooh, pretty
Psychic Temple - IV
Not sure what made me buy this, kinda meh, but that watermelon look is kinda nice.
Psychic Temple - IV
Not sure what made me buy this, kinda meh, but that watermelon look is kinda nice.
tvham
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Play an album about/with a lot of songs about love
Once - Music From the Motion Picture
My all time favorite movie and soundtrack, this album is chock full of songs about love including the Oscar winning Falling Slowly.
dhodo
Well-Known Member
July 14 -
Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds - Let Love In
Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds - Let Love In
Skeletonframes
Active Member
JULY 9
JUST GIVE IT TIME
An album that grew on you
Metallica - Ride The Lightning
My friends were all listening to Metallica when I was young. I didn't get it. Then, the Black Album came out and I rejected it even more because it wasn't "cool" anymore. Then, Lars went bananas on Napster and broke college kids, so I hated them for another decade. It took me until I was in my 30's to really give Metallica a fair shake. Boy was I stupid when I was a kid.
Take a look to the sky just before you die...It's the last time you will
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JULY 10
BON APPETIT
Play an album that makes you think of food
Eagles - Hotel California
The album cover makes me think of the titular song. The titular song makes me think of a grand feast as soon as the opening notes play. I love music that sets a scene and I always pictured some sort of grand masquerade ball where things just go fucking sideways during dinner when the beast is unleashed on the ball-goers. Now, I just think the hotel in the song is an analogy for purgatory.....
They stab it with their steely knives, but they just can't kill the beast
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JUST GIVE IT TIME
An album that grew on you
Metallica - Ride The Lightning
My friends were all listening to Metallica when I was young. I didn't get it. Then, the Black Album came out and I rejected it even more because it wasn't "cool" anymore. Then, Lars went bananas on Napster and broke college kids, so I hated them for another decade. It took me until I was in my 30's to really give Metallica a fair shake. Boy was I stupid when I was a kid.
Take a look to the sky just before you die...It's the last time you will
JULY 10
BON APPETIT
Play an album that makes you think of food
Eagles - Hotel California
The album cover makes me think of the titular song. The titular song makes me think of a grand feast as soon as the opening notes play. I love music that sets a scene and I always pictured some sort of grand masquerade ball where things just go fucking sideways during dinner when the beast is unleashed on the ball-goers. Now, I just think the hotel in the song is an analogy for purgatory.....
They stab it with their steely knives, but they just can't kill the beast
Matt M
Santa Extraordinaire
Day 9 - Just give it time, an album that grew on you
Mandolin Orange - Such Jubilee
Not this album so much, but the band. Thought they were a little mellow for me, or at least not the right mellow. Caught them at Pickathon and just feel for the whole thing. This album, Rounder particularly, is fantastic.
Mandolin Orange - Such Jubilee
Not this album so much, but the band. Thought they were a little mellow for me, or at least not the right mellow. Caught them at Pickathon and just feel for the whole thing. This album, Rounder particularly, is fantastic.