Howard Hughes in BlueSuedeShoes Posted February 23, 2005 Report Posted February 23, 2005 By the way, I've heard wee bits and bobs of Muse and read a lot of critical acclaim (ie "opinion"). Are they any good? If so, what do people recommend for the first time buyer? Quote
Thorizaar Posted February 24, 2005 Report Posted February 24, 2005 The singer needs to calm down a bit...he constantly caterwauls He also uses a very irritating vocal distortion effect when singing live which is not only irritating but also suggests he can't actually sing! Quote
DongaTon Posted March 3, 2005 Report Posted March 3, 2005 He uses similar effects on the album tracks too, so away with you! Greig, I've been a fan from the very start, sur! Good to see them getting the recognition the deserve at last. Of the three studio albums, probably best to start with the best and most recent, Absolution. It's fcking brilliant. Not a bad track on it, the most well rounded of the three. "Stockholm Syndrome" and "Hysteria" to be played at loud volume, two of the greatest guitar tracks evahhhh. 1st album Showbiz was remarkable for 3 kids - they were extraordinarily young. Some classic tracks on there, a wee bit of filler, but great stuff. Imagine Jeff Buckley, Radiohead and Queen all mixed together. Nice. Second album is excellent, Origin of Symmetry, with a big hit in "Plug In Baby", standout for me on there is "Bliss" however - could listen to that over and over and over. Try Absolution and see if you like it. Quote
Stoi Posted March 3, 2005 Report Posted March 3, 2005 Dont have the last album, but always been impressed with what ive heard. Give em a shot! Anyhow heres my current 5 1) Mylo - Destroy Rock n'Roll 2) Athlete - Vehicles and Animals 3) Pixies - Best of 4) KT Tunstall - Eye to the telescope 5) Love - Forever Changes Quote
allym1877 Posted March 3, 2005 Report Posted March 3, 2005 4) KT Tunstall - Eye to the telescope Me and Bernard Albrecht saw Ms Tunstall at King Tut's last week and she was rather good. Good album too. Quote
Guest Jeddy Posted March 3, 2005 Report Posted March 3, 2005 You can get Muse live mp3's at the site below. Unfortunately, I think you have to register. I'd recommend the Earls Court Gig. Rock For Clever People Quote
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted March 3, 2005 Report Posted March 3, 2005 By the way, I've heard wee bits and bobs of Muse and read a lot of critical acclaim (ie "opinion"). Are they any good? If so, what do people recommend for the first time buyer? Hi Grieg when we going to have that pint and chat ? If you have a DVD player I strongly recomend "Hullabaloo" it will blow your cotton socks off and gives you a very good insight to the band on the bouns DVD. Note that Muse have won best live band in every award this year. I seen them at the SEEC and can confirm it is the best live band I have seen there , in fact the best live band I have seen since Pink Floyd, yes that good Grieg. If your going down the Cd route start with "Absolution" this is the album that's given them a wider audience which is a good introduction to the band as it has the best production ( BIG SOUND ) Very clever band combining Clasical music , Modern dance sounds and Rock to give a sound that's diffrent from the run of the mill. Origin of symmetry and showbiz are best listend to on the live DVD which is really worth the money. If you like the band thier is also a very intresting book been written simply called "Muse" It's a great rock and roll story priced about £6.00. Happy listening Quote
DongaTon Posted March 3, 2005 Report Posted March 3, 2005 I think the majority of the live awards for Muse lately have come from their headlining slot at Glastobury...that was one of themost stunning things I've ever seen, and that was just watching it on the telly. Feel so sorry for the drummer though...probably the proudest day of their lives, but one of the darkest. The drummer's dad died of a heart attack hours after they were off stage in a first aid tent at Glastonbury - tragic. Quote
Guest Jeddy Posted March 3, 2005 Report Posted March 3, 2005 I've got the Glastonbury gig file on my PC....and its around 128mb in size! It's the best (music) download that I have!! Quote
Guest JamboMan1 Posted March 5, 2005 Report Posted March 5, 2005 Ive not heard it yet but the Queen of the Stone age album is supposed to be pretty good Quote
Guest JamboMan1 Posted March 5, 2005 Report Posted March 5, 2005 And so is the My Chemical Romance album Quote
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted March 5, 2005 Report Posted March 5, 2005 Ive not heard it yet but the Queen of the Stone age album is supposed to be pretty good I have heard we are going to win the league this year but as yet i have not seen it Quote
Howard Hughes in BlueSuedeShoes Posted March 7, 2005 Report Posted March 7, 2005 Stoi, Dug out Death to The Pixies and gave it a wee listen. What a great band! Some superb stuff on that. Here Comes Your Man was never off the jukebox when we were in the union. It always reminds me of my student days and, I believe, is still on the jukebox in the present union. Others to relax to:- 1. Adore - Smashing Pumpkins 2. The Yellow Shark - Frank Zappa and the Frankfurt Ensemble Modern 3. Elephant - The White Stripes 4. King Crimson compilation made up by a pal from the Wee Howff; put together from 1981 - 2001 releases. Great stuff, in particular Discipline (band line up - Robert Fripp, Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Bill Bruford. Fúcking shit hot). 5. Grace - Jeff Buckley (aye okay, at last) Quote
Tom McB Posted March 7, 2005 Report Posted March 7, 2005 Crimson- still derive great enjoyment from ant Crimson from about '68 to 78. Got the CD of Sold American by Kinky Friedman recently. Most country music is total cack but this is the business. Ride 'em Jewboy is immense. Quote
DongaTon Posted March 8, 2005 Report Posted March 8, 2005 Death to the Pixies has to be one of the best "Best Of's" ever. Superb Quote
Guest Roy Castle Posted March 8, 2005 Report Posted March 8, 2005 Just now it's 1. We Have An Agenda - Mechanical Cabaret 2. Front By Front - Front 242 3. Pride And Fall - Pride And Fall 4. 6 feet underground - De/Vision 5. Communication - Karl Bartos Quote
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted March 31, 2005 Report Posted March 31, 2005 1- Doves, Some Cities....great CD my cd of the year so far 2- The Bravery, The Bravery...Bubblegum glam , not bad ! 3- Queens Of The Sone Age, Lullabies To Paralyze...Just what the speakers have been waiting for , great ! 4- Judas Priest, Angel Of Retribution. Bought this new album from Priest because I had a ticket for ssec to see them. Heavy and loud that was the gig ! 5- Roxy Music, Manifesto...Remasterd and sounds great ! Quote
Speckled_Jim Posted April 1, 2005 Report Posted April 1, 2005 (edited) 1 Y&T - Black Tiger 2 N*E*R*D - Fly Or Die 3 Warrior Soul - Space Age Playboys 4 Black Label Society - Mafia 5 Love/Hate - Blackout In The Red Room Edited April 1, 2005 by Speckled_Jim Quote
Thorizaar Posted April 1, 2005 Report Posted April 1, 2005 (edited) 1. PrimordIal - "The Gathering Wilderness" 2. Trollech - "V Rachotu Hromu" 3. Dredg - "El Cielo" 4. Impiety - "Skullf**king Armageddon" 5. Krieg - "The Black house" Edited April 4, 2005 by Thorizaar Quote
cinemasaint Posted April 2, 2005 Report Posted April 2, 2005 Queen's Of The Stone Age. lullabies to paralyse Kasibian. Kasabian Bloc Party. Bloc Party Green Day. American Idiot David Bowie. Hunky Dory Quote
Howard Hughes in BlueSuedeShoes Posted April 5, 2005 Report Posted April 5, 2005 1. Trick of the Tail - Genesis 2. Amadeus - Original Soundtrack 3. The Young Offender's Mum - Four track live EP by Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine 4. Countdown to Ecstacy - Steely Dan 5. No More Shall We Part - Nick Cave and the bad Seeds Quote
Guest Expecting Rain Posted April 6, 2005 Report Posted April 6, 2005 Bright Eyes - I'm wide awake It's morning Willy mason - Where The Humans Eat LCD Soundsystem - LCD Soundsystem Olivia Tremor Control - Black Foliage Kings Of Leon - Aha Shake Heartbreak Quote
jazza Posted April 6, 2005 Report Posted April 6, 2005 (edited) the new futureheads, kaiser cheifs and new order albums are good Edited April 6, 2005 by jazza Quote
bernard albrecht Posted April 7, 2005 Report Posted April 7, 2005 1 Waiting For The Sirens Call - The MIGHTY New Order 2 Nouvelle Vague - Nouvelle Vague 3 Pod - The Breeders 4 Big Black - Songs About f**king 5 Johnny Cash - American Trilogy iii Quote
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