Never heard of Heath McNease. I read he is a hip-hop/rapper kind of artist but branches out into other genres, as well. I gave this CD a listen after being intrigued by the title. Really, really enjoying it. (Track 3 ventures into a little rap, which I usually hate, but found this quite nice.) Very impressive soundscapes. Free/NYOP at Noisetrade.
Selvagem? by Os Paralamas do Successo: one of the first attempts to incorporate dub into Brazilian rock. The dub elements overwhelm several tracks, but overall a good album. One track was written by Gilberto Gil. It's also reputed to be a very political album, though I can't enjoy it at that level. (ETA: currently listening a second time, and I can hear more of the Tropicalia elements.)
- "Oneidas Thank Your Parents construct is an aesthetic object, a historical meditation, and a narrative experience. Available in modular component parts three separate CD/LP releases but envisioned as a cohesive whole, the triptych (as the band has dubbed it) offers a 200-minute portrait of Oneida as a form of rock band.
In a sense, the path of the band is utterly predictable: abandon and aggression expand to encompass relentless exploration; this is followed by a series of ecstatic revelations that eventually give way to a contemplative, brooding acceptance of something that is impossible to name or define in any way other than through an item such as Thank Your Parents: an irreducible whole.
Redolent of Oneidas characteristic irreverence, the title of the triptych also offers a relatively straightforward acknowledgment of the cyclical, repetitive nature of the life experience and the timelessness of revelation. The expression of gratitude through performance of ritual or art appears to be a universal human urge, so please dont blame Oneida . . ."
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How about:
- "Natural Snow Buildings are a duo from Vitr
Bucking the trend! Turned onto this (and Blu Blu Blu) by a Kevin Whithead write-up on Muhal's 80s big band recordings over at eMu.
Never heard of Heath McNease. I read he is a hip-hop/rapper kind of artist but branches out into other genres, as well. I gave this CD a listen after being intrigued by the title. Really, really enjoying it. (Track 3 ventures into a little rap, which I usually hate, but found this quite nice.) Very impressive soundscapes. Free/NYOP at Noisetrade.
Absolutely gorgeous. Just lovely.
Craig
Before you jump, try this as an antidote:
Craig
Meanwhile, groovy new sampler from Dave Douglas & Greenleaf Music
Seems to have some glitches; but maybe they're intentional?
What's that top one BT?
My review as follows....
Ah, well
Yes, Tru Thoughts is on guvera.
By Oneida
- "Oneidas Thank Your Parents construct is an aesthetic object, a historical meditation, and a narrative experience. Available in modular component parts three separate CD/LP releases but envisioned as a cohesive whole, the triptych (as the band has dubbed it) offers a 200-minute portrait of Oneida as a form of rock band.
In a sense, the path of the band is utterly predictable: abandon and aggression expand to encompass relentless exploration; this is followed by a series of ecstatic revelations that eventually give way to a contemplative, brooding acceptance of something that is impossible to name or define in any way other than through an item such as Thank Your Parents: an irreducible whole.
Redolent of Oneidas characteristic irreverence, the title of the triptych also offers a relatively straightforward acknowledgment of the cyclical, repetitive nature of the life experience and the timelessness of revelation. The expression of gratitude through performance of ritual or art appears to be a universal human urge, so please dont blame Oneida . . ."
- Here's a link to a thread I made some time ago: Nick Didkovsky & Doctor Nerve