Official 2015 Alt Music/The Lounge Thread
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My earlier suspicions are proven correct after listening to this Kendrick on 2 sets of speakers and 2 sets of headphones
This shyt is mixed terribly.
And I think that may be what is causing me to not be able to get into some of the songs
The bass is waaaaayyyy too thick and loud on lots of these songs. It sounds like an amateur mix job. No way did Dr. Dre have his hand in this, no fukking way
The problem that arises is it muddies the mix and hides some instrumentation, it is fatiguing to the ears, and is distracting. This leads my mind to wander off while listening, and also takes me out of some songs
In contrast, GKMC was perfectly mixed and sounded the same on every system you play it on. TPAB sounds wildly different on different systems. Not a good look
OK, I think I'm done bytching about the album. Hate to be that guy since I like Kendrick so much and I greatly appreciate what he put into this.
I don't doubt Kendrick had sincere ambitions when making this album, but it just doesn't work for me. I have tried at least 3 different times and I end up with the same feeling. The production on paper seems like it should be amazing, but ends up all over the place to me. His voice changes on certain songs also annoy me. The weird thing is after hearing this album, I appreciate his first two more now.
With that said, I think it's great for an artist on his level to release a "conscious" record in this day in age. He is taking a BIG risk. In the longer run, this could inspire the next generation of artists to realize they don't have to just make commercial songs.
Adam3000
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Bruhs I'm like a crack fiend waiting on this Colin Stetson/Sara Neufeld album 
Checking for leaks twice per day every single day and it aint out for a month
I need this shyt in my life
On a side note, glad to see Sufjan getting well deserved high acclaim. This album still has me like
to this day
Once I get that Colin Stetson in my grasp I'm gonna be sitting in the dark with these two albums like a emo high schooler all up in my own feelings
Checking for leaks twice per day every single day and it aint out for a month
I need this shyt in my life
On a side note, glad to see Sufjan getting well deserved high acclaim. This album still has me like
to this day
Once I get that Colin Stetson in my grasp I'm gonna be sitting in the dark with these two albums like a emo high schooler all up in my own feelings
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hired help
i assume i can file baroque pop/english folk under this thread. been revisiting some old nick drake records. very underrated artist and doesn't have enough material as he passed way before his time. his stuff is very nature influenced (and depression depending how you interpret it) this is one of my favourite songs by him
King Kreole
natural blondie like goku
love Nick Drake
Adam3000
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Now that we are 1/4 of the way through 2015, this is what I have so far that albums that are good enough to merit rating and purchase. As always, sorted by groups instead of individually ranked
9.5 or above
Sufjan Stevens "Carrie & Lowell"
9.0 or above
Bjork "Vulnicura
8.5 or above
Kendrick Lamar "To Pimp A Butterfly"
Tobias Jesso Jr. "Goon"
Matthew E. White "Fresh Blood"
Natalie Prass "Natalie Prass"
Viet Cong "Viet Cong"
8.0 or above
Courtney Barnett "Sometimes I Sit And Think, Sometimes I Just Sit"
Jessica Pratt "On Your Own Love Again"
Sleater Kinney "No Cities To Love"
Father John Misty "I Love You Honeybear"
Panda Bear "Panda Bear Meets The Grim Reaper"
9.5 or above
Sufjan Stevens "Carrie & Lowell"
9.0 or above
Bjork "Vulnicura
8.5 or above
Kendrick Lamar "To Pimp A Butterfly"
Tobias Jesso Jr. "Goon"
Matthew E. White "Fresh Blood"
Natalie Prass "Natalie Prass"
Viet Cong "Viet Cong"
8.0 or above
Courtney Barnett "Sometimes I Sit And Think, Sometimes I Just Sit"
Jessica Pratt "On Your Own Love Again"
Sleater Kinney "No Cities To Love"
Father John Misty "I Love You Honeybear"
Panda Bear "Panda Bear Meets The Grim Reaper"
King Kreole
natural blondie like goku
Good rankings.
I'd move Kendrick to 9 and Father John Misty to 8.5, then bump down Bjork to 8.
I'd move Kendrick to 9 and Father John Misty to 8.5, then bump down Bjork to 8.
So we sleeping on that tuxedo joint 
Adam3000
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So we sleeping on that tuxedo joint
Nah, we aint sleeping. Its great for what it is.
Just a bit gimmicky for me as a whole album though. I lose interest after a few tracks
Adam3000
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Another new Tame Impala 
Not sure about this one. Getting heavy 80's movie soundtrack vibes
Not sure about this one. Getting heavy 80's movie soundtrack vibes
Another new Tame Impala
Not sure about this one. Getting heavy 80's movie soundtrack vibes
I just snuck in a listen at work ... I wasnt feeling it whatsoever
Ive listened to 'Let it Happen' heavy though, liking that.
I dont know about this new direction Kevin is going breh ...