coreystevens88 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 (edited) MGR - Becoming is up for preorder via Mylene Sheath. http://www.mylenesheath.com/pg/preorders Three different presses available, plus /25 test press with hand screened cover still available. I grabbed the orange/pilsner swirl, excited to hear Mike G. with a full band. Edited September 9, 2016 by coreystevens88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 5 hours ago, mrewest said: I agree with nothing (other than RC) really blowing me away this year this far (although Coastlands is really good). I guess I could count Obsidian Kingdom here but that one is hard to classify. Not really post-anything, although they dabble in it. But that one has still held up well for me. I'm still riding the Unconditional Arms hype train. No clue when that'll come out but a full length from them will NOT disappoint. Caught some of Coastlands set last night and besides ITTCT they were by far the best of the 4 bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 5 hours ago, mrewest said: I agree with nothing (other than RC) really blowing me away this year this far (although Coastlands is really good). I guess I could count Obsidian Kingdom here but that one is hard to classify. Not really post-anything, although they dabble in it. But that one has still held up well for me. I'm still riding the Unconditional Arms hype train. No clue when that'll come out but a full length from them will NOT disappoint. Caught some of Coastlands set last night and besides ITTCT they were by far the best of the 4 bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrocks Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 I agree Coastlands is good, but maybe not great...also love RC i know the Yndi Halda is pretty formulaic, but the formula works. I really like "Under Summer" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 1 hour ago, shamrocks said: i know the Yndi Halda is pretty formulaic, but the formula works. I really like "Under Summer" Wait, how? Their latest album incorporates vocals, strings, and sprawling structures like no other "instrumental" record I've heard this year. I'd agree that post-rock, as a whole, has more or less died out years ago... but Under Summer is pretty fresh as far as originality goes. The Butcha and batman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrocks Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 glad to hear you like it, i guess ive just misunderstood the critical response to it, i tebd to like the crescendo-y stuff and this struck a chord with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcha Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 39 minutes ago, Derek™ said: Wait, how? Their latest album incorporates vocals, strings, and sprawling structures like no other "instrumental" record I've heard this year. I'd agree that post-rock, as a whole, has more or less died out years ago... but Under Summer is pretty fresh as far as originality goes. 100% agree. Under Summer is damn near a weekly listen for me. So good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 2 hours ago, The Butcha said: 100% agree. Under Summer is damn near a weekly listen for me. So good. You know what's up. Once it clicks – really clicks – that album is way too wholesome and brimming with memorable moments to set down. It was a daily listen for me for a few weeks and that's unheard of as far as new releases are concerned, on my end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Under Summer is a damn fine album. Still in my regular rotation as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrocks Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 ok good, with all the "post rock is dead" and "no good post rock albums" i was concerned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrocks Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 ok good, with all the "post rock is dead" and "no good post rock albums" i was concerned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vool Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 9 hours ago, shamrocks said: ok good, with all the "post rock is dead" and "no good post rock albums" i was concerned My "Post-Rock died years ago" rather meant there's nothing innovative coming. Everything has been heard before...on the other hand, this doesnt mean there are no good PR albums...at least IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vool Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 9 hours ago, shamrocks said: ok good, with all the "post rock is dead" and "no good post rock albums" i was concerned My "Post-Rock died years ago" rather meant there's nothing innovative coming. Everything has been heard before...on the other hand, this doesnt mean there are no good PR albums...at least IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drds89 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 On 9/1/2016 at 10:27 PM, afterosmosis said: VC newb here, I was pointed this direction by @dustanddisquiet over on Instagram after admiring his ridiculous Caspian collection. I'm just starting to hunt down some TWDY and Caspian vinyl and he said this was the place to be. I've been waiting for you - @dustanddisquiet will testify to this hope I can help you out. Check yer PM box. Sad Heart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbo72203 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 guess I gotta check out Yndi Halda. Always see the name places, never got around to checking them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas³ Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 10 minutes ago, Gumbo72203 said: guess I gotta check out Yndi Halda. Always see the name places, never got around to checking them out. Both albums are really damn good. They sound completely different too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Can't wait for Gumbo to critique Yndi Halda and tell us why they don't really work, or what they're lacking in production. Not to sound too jaded but I find that I typically disagree with Gumbo on about 98% of all things music related, so I do have my reservations with him checking out Yndi. Really looking forward to "Enjoy Eternal Bliss is pretty good, but cymbals could be a little shinier and the bass could be brought further into the mix. I also feel like the incorporation of strings and guitar is kind of generic" – despite the album being 10 years old. Calling it in advance. At the very least, I guess he can breathe easy knowing that the CDs are readily available for cheap on Discogs. On September 10, 2016 at 5:47 AM, Sasan said: My "Post-Rock died years ago" rather meant there's nothing innovative coming. Everything has been heard before...on the other hand, this doesnt mean there are no good PR albums...at least IMO Yup, basically this. A lot of the "classic" post-rock albums have aged well over the years for me, and still see regular play. (Godspeed, earlier Mogwai, etc.) To assume that a comment like "post-rock is dead" means that everything associated with the genre - new and old - is down the drain... I don't know; that strikes me as pretty silly. There's a reason those bands and albums are still discussed and referenced today, and can still retain their replayability even when 90% of modern post-rock releases all sound super generic. TheGhostOfRandySavage, Sad Heart and batman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbo72203 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Derek™ said: Can't wait for Gumbo to critique Yndi Halda and tell us why they don't really work, or what they're lacking in production. Not to sound too jaded but I find that I typically disagree with Gumbo on about 98% of all things music related, so I do have my reservations with him checking out Yndi. Really looking forward to "Enjoy Eternal Bliss is pretty good, but cymbals could be a little shinier and the bass could be brought further into the mix. I also feel like the incorporation of strings and guitar is kind of generic" – despite the album being 10 years old. Calling it in advance. At the very least, I guess he can breathe easy knowing that the CDs are readily available for cheap on Discogs. lol you're such a curmudgeon! Throwing it on now... this is interesting stuff! Its like... a less ethereal, more rock-based version of Godspeed? Sort of? oO this first song is getting pretty peak-y. I like it. I may have words about the production, but for now I'm going to assume Youtube's shitty compression isn't giving me the full spectrum I can hear the compression in the cymbals, especially in the peak when they're hammering away on the crash cymbals. Mp3 compression always makes cymbals have this like, sloshy/warbly sort of sound. They lose their sharpness because of the high frequencies getting chopped off. It's just a distinctive sound you learn to recognize if you're used to hearing FLACs and .wav files. Regardless, this is pretty damn good. I bet this stuff absolutely KILLS live, also. Edited September 12, 2016 by Gumbo72203 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 14 minutes ago, Gumbo72203 said: lol you're such a curmudgeon! Throwing it on now... this is interesting stuff! Its like... a less ethereal, more rock-based version of Godspeed? Sort of? oO this first song is getting pretty peak-y. I like it. I may have words about the production, but for now I'm going to assume Youtube's shitty compression isn't giving me the full spectrum I can hear the compression in the cymbals, especially in the peak when they're hammering away on the crash cymbals. Mp3 compression always makes cymbals have this like, sloshy/warbly sort of sound. They lose their sharpness because of the high frequencies getting chopped off. It's just a distinctive sound you learn to recognize if you're used to hearing FLACs and .wav files. Regardless, this is pretty damn good. I bet this stuff absolutely KILLS live, also. Joking aside, I would be eager to hear your thoughts on the full record if you wrap up a complete listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) (Especially the new album.) Edited September 12, 2016 by Derek™ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Also curious since he listens to music on YouTube... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 22 minutes ago, Dave Grohl said: Also curious since he listens to music on YouTube... Streaming on Youtube through a pair of high-end Skullcandy headphones, in full 720p. The pinnacle of music exploration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 14 minutes ago, Derek™ said: Streaming on Youtube through a pair of high-end Skullcandy headphones, in full 720p. The pinnacle of music exploration. But I clicked the link that says [HD]... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NapalmBrain Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I will also chime in with Under Summer really surpassed my expectations. Still a regular spin for me as well and one of my favorite records of the year. I also am kind of on the side of @Sasan it's not that there is nothing coming out anymore, but for a genre built on innovation it seems to have run its course and started to homogenize. It all started on using rock instruments but looking for influences outside rock music and has turned into pretty music that goes soft>loud>soft>loud. At one point Tortoise, Gastr Del Sol, Rachel's, The Dirty Three, Mogwai, Godspeed, Long Fin Killie, and Slint were all described as post-rock and really the only thing those bands share (save for being predominantly instrumental) is they were pushing the boundaries of what rock music can be. I still find newer bands I enjoy (*shels, deadhorse, toe) but I would like to see a larger variety in style and instruments used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freki Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 13 hours ago, Gumbo72203 said: a less ethereal, more rock-based version of Godspeed? Sort of? Because strings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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