[IWasaCamera]

Originally Posted by FeynmanWannabe

Disagree. The two previous albums are definitely solid in their own right. Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers was very good the entire way through and Alligator has some of their very best songs. I need to sink my teeth into the s/t a bit more, though.

I couldn't answer both of your posts at the same time for some reason. Anyway, I can't sit through most of their older work. The only tolerable past releases for me are the Cherry Tree EP which sort of hinted at the band's future direction and Alligator which is slightly above average at best in my estimation.

[IWasaCamera]

Originally Posted by meeotch

Gotcha. My favorite track right now is Apartment Story.

Ada for me.

Have you checked out the two b-sides from the Mistaken For Strangers single? I posted a link a little earlier in the thread if you're at all interested.

[FeynmanWannabe]

Originally Posted by IWasaCamera

I'd completely forgotten about Josh Ritter's new album. Here's hoping it can match the or surpass The Animal Years.

I've heard it's a little bit different, but I'm fine with that. Seems like all my favorite bands are stepping outside a box a bit with their releases this year. I can't wait to buy it.

Originally Posted by IWasaCamera

I couldn't answer both of your posts at the same time for some reason. Anyway, I can't sit through most of their older work. The only tolerable past releases for me are the Cherry Tree EP which sort of hinted at the band's future direction and Alligator which is slightly above average at best in my estimation.

Weird about the answering my post. To each their own. Revisit the albums at some point, though, as you might find something you enjoy eventually.

Originally Posted by IWasaCamera

Ada for me.

Have you checked out the two b-sides from the Mistaken For Strangers single? I posted a link a little earlier in the thread if you're at all interested.

Something about Slow Show just makes me love it, but there are several tracks that are potential favorites. I have those two songs, but I have to listen to them still.

[FeynmanWannabe]

Originally Posted by IWasaCamera

Ada for me.

Have you checked out the two b-sides from the Mistaken For Strangers single? I posted a link a little earlier in the thread if you're at all interested.

By the way, your avatar is glorious - my second favorite album ever probably.

[IWasaCamera]

Originally Posted by FeynmanWannabe

Something about Slow Show just makes me love it, but there are several tracks that are potential favorites. I have those two songs, but I have to listen to them still.

They aren't anything spectacular but are solid nonetheless.

[FeynmanWannabe]

Originally Posted by IWasaCamera

They aren't anything spectacular but are solid nonetheless.

Exactly what I'd expect from b-sides.

[IWasaCamera]

Originally Posted by FeynmanWannabe

By the way, your avatar is glorious - my second favorite album ever probably.

Thank you. It has favorite album of all time honors for me. If Pink Moon is second on your list, what's number one?

Oh and have you picked up Family Tree yet? I tried to keep the Nick Drake thread alive but it seems no one cares much for him round these parts so I'll move the discussion here.

[IWasaCamera]

Originally Posted by FeynmanWannabe

Exactly what I'd expect from b-sides.

haha I couldn't agree more.

[FeynmanWannabe]

Originally Posted by IWasaCamera

Thank you. It has favorite album of all time honors for me. If Pink Moon is second on your list, what's number one?

Oh and have you picked up Family Tree yet? I tried to keep the Nick Drake thread alive but it seems no one cares much for him round these parts so I'll move the discussion here.

Increasingly becoming a cliche around these parts, but Neutral Milk Hotel - In the Aeroplane Over the Sea
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Not yet, it was too expensive for my tastes when I was in the record store and I was planning to order it online. Thanks for the reminder. I might have demos of most of the songs already, but I don't care. haha Did you pick it up? What do you think? I might have a bunch of unreleased Nick Drake stuff you'd be interested in.

[IWasaCamera]

Originally Posted by FeynmanWannabe

Increasingly becoming a cliche around these parts, but Neutral Milk Hotel - In the Aeroplane Over the Sea
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Not yet, it was too expensive for my tastes when I was in the record store and I was planning to order it online. Thanks for the reminder. I might have demos of most of the songs already, but I don't care. haha Did you pick it up? What do you think? I might have a bunch of unreleased Nick Drake stuff you'd be interested in.

Yeah that album sure is getting a lot of praise recently. It's probably at number 3 or 4 for me. It's a shame On Avery Island was so mediocre though.

I picked up Family Tree and was surprised to tell you the truth. It's actually quite good and the new piano version of Way To Blue is awesome. I tend to be somewhat apprehensive when it comes to demos and b-sides and I was quite pleasantly surprised. Seems the man can do no wrong.

[FeynmanWannabe]

Originally Posted by IWasaCamera

Yeah that album sure is getting a lot of praise recently. It's probably at number 3 or 4 for me. It's a shame On Avery Island was so mediocre though.

I picked up Family Tree and was surprised to tell you the truth. It's actually quite good and the new piano version of Way To Blue is awesome. I tend to be somewhat apprehensive when it comes to demos and b-sides and I was quite pleasantly surprised. Seems the man can do no wrong.

I probably wouldn't go so far as to call it mediocre as it's probably still better than anything most bands ever record. It has some definite highlights. Definitely overshadowed by Aeroplane, though.

Yeah, I've heard mention of the piano version. Can't wait to hear it. I love listening to demos and all that jazz. I'm sure I'll love it when I finally do pick it up.

[IWasaCamera]

Originally Posted by FeynmanWannabe

I probably wouldn't go so far as to call it mediocre as it's probably still better than anything most bands ever record. It has some definite highlights. Definitely overshadowed by Aeroplane, though.

Maybe it's just me but I found it pretty average; Aeroplane blows it out of the water in my opinion. I do agree that it's far better than what most bands out there release though, which is somewhat disheartening.

And you should definitely pick up Family Tree. I can't see how a Nick Drake enthusiast would be disappointed by it.

[meeotch]

On Letterman tonight.:woot:

[IWasaCamera]

Originally Posted by meeotch

On Letterman tonight.:woot:

I don't watch Letterman but good for them. Boxer is still hands down the best album of the year.

[meeotch]

Originally Posted by IWasaCamera

I don't watch Letterman but good for them. Boxer is still hands down the best album of the year.

They played Fake Empire. It was solid for sure. I can not wait to see them next month.