The thread where you talk about non-metal music you like.

[CF87]

Same here. Best FNM song.

 

[Ric]

I read about the re-union from swans in jan 2010. wow, love to see them live and here a new swans album.

 

[Einherjar86]

Got Poe's album Haunted today in the mail. Not sure how many people here know of her, but she's Mark Danielewski's (author of House of Leaves) sister, and Haunted is actually inspired by the book. It's odd stuff, but very good; I'd call it "weird pop."

 

[Srontgorrth]

I read about that, does it seem to sort of fit with House of Leaves?

 

[optionthree]

Awesome ambient/electronic/acoustic stuff. Really one of those albums that should be played from start to finish, but this is one of the best tracks on it.

I been listening to a lot of Faith No More lately. Actually only the song Midlife Crisis I have been listening too. It's very catchy.

One of the best bands ever. Angel Dust and The Real Thing are both masterpieces.

 

[Einherjar86]

I read about that, does it seem to sort of fit with House of Leaves?

On the surace level, not really. The music is very upbeat (for the most part), but the album is interspersed with several strange phone conversation interludes that contrast the "popiness" of the songwriting. Furthermore, the lyrics are totally inspired by House of Leaves, and you can pinpoint lots of references throughout.

In my opinion, the album works because it takes an ironic approach to the story. It would be too obvious to just make a dark, slow, haunting record (and it would likely just sound like a Tom Waits ripoff); so she took it in another direction and crafted this homage to a very dark tale in the guise of a pop music record. Personally, I think the contrast between the thematic content and the music lends even more to its disturbing nature.

 

[damnromulans]

Poe has a new album? You're talking "Angry Johnny" Poe?

I've been listening to lots of techno and house lately. I really want to jump on a plane to London and go to Fabric.

 

[Einherjar86]

Yes, "Angry Johnny" Poe. Her most recent record is called Haunted, and it's inspired by a book written by her brother.

 

[Satanstoenail]

WATCH IT CUNTS

 

[Srontgorrth]

Venetian Snares ftw.

 

[Episteme]

Fuck that's awesome. I'm going to check it out.

 

[panzerfaust666]

Thats one of my favorite Snares tracks. I must say, I am proud that he is an export from canada, and definitely one of the best

 

[Einherjar86]

Here are some tunes that a friend of mine has been working on. Definitely for fans of Johnny Cash, 16 Horsepower, and other dark folk acts. The track "Ghost" is absolutely heartbreaking and gorgeous.

http://www.myspace.com/4hechoenfuego

 

[panzerfaust666]

Im really loving Saul Williams lately. FUCKING AWESOME

 

[Doomguy]

I been listening to a lot of Faith No More lately. Actually only the song Midlife Crisis I have been listening too. It's very catchy.

Good stuff, though I prefer We Care a Lot as their greatest (I don't care if it's their most mainstream).

 

[Badbird]

What does anyone think about Nick Cave?

 

[King Richard]

Nick Cave rules is what I think.

 

[zabu of nΩd]

Yeah, Nick Cave is like seriously good.

 

[Blind Guardian]

Nick Cave is really good, but I hate that Tom Brady brought it up.

 

[Badbird]

Nick Cave is really good, but I hate that Tom Brady brought it up.

Why nigga? I was listen to a song by him on Last FM and kinda like it.