Your last listen

[Fretless]

After discovering the phenomenal 'Ambient Metal' sound of TesseracT last year I have been hoping to hear more bands who make music in a similar vein. The trouble with a lot of the current wave of metal bands is the proliferation of grunt/scream vocalists which really puts me off, I find that sound very annoying. The only person who, in my book, ever did it well was Mikael Akerfeldt of Opeth - and even he stopped doing it.

So here are a couple of excellent new(ish) bands featuring powerful rhythms, intricate guitar work, good songs and fine production:

The Contortionist 'Language' - an American band who do (occasionally) use grunt vocals for effect. Some really tasteful ambient touches here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WftD3i5AYGo



Another US act, In The Silence 'A Fair Dream Gone Mad' has a powerful riff-based sound with strong vocals from singer Josh Burke. Silghtly Goth-rock sound.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg2AhACpi3o



From Australia come Karnivool with their second album 'Sound Awake'. A tsunami of sound that will carry you away. Immersive stuff that bites like a hammerhead shark! Approach with care.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwcokbfKNg0



See you on the other side.

[savvypaul]

Getting ready for Newcastle gig tonight...cannot wait

[FrankDee]

Hell there

Enjoying a cool cider listening to Bob Marley & the Wailers feat. Krayzie Bone - Rebel Music from the album Chant Down Babylon a remix album by various hip hop and rock artists covering songs by Bob Marley & The Wailers, released in 1999.

[BBvideo 425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecBbMpFFJnM[/BBvideo]

Cheers Frank

[Bucket and Spade]

New Order - Technique

[karatestu]

Sheryl Crow self titled album from 1996. If she ain't fit i don't know what is. Saw her play in Manchester a few years ago. Even though she was no spring chicken there was a pool of drool where i was stood. music is cracking too.

Some cracking tunes on this but the singles are not my favorites. Globe sessions is probably the ultimate Sheryl Crow album, going to put that on next.

Stu

[FrankDee]

Sheryl Crow self titled album from 1996. If she ain't fit i don't know what is. Saw her play in Manchester a few years ago. Even though she was no spring chicken there was a pool of drool where i was stood. music is cracking too.

Some cracking tunes on this but the singles are not my favorites. Globe sessions is probably the ultimate Sheryl Crow album, going to put that on next.

Stu

Run Baby Run- Unplugged was on my play list tonight,

[BBvideo 425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV8D5BvP-Nw[/BBvideo]

Enjoying Chris Isaak - Lie to me- with a glass of red at the moment.

[BBvideo 425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0-HtQ_XyGI[/BBvideo]

Cheers Frank

[karatestu]

Currently watching Chuck Berry on BBC4. Most enjoyable, what a shirt that is and his sideburns are awesome.

And get this one. Been watching Sara Cox 80's 24hr danceathon for comic relief on youtube. Phwoar.

[Bucket and Spade]

Sneaker Pimps - Becoming X

[BillyBones]

On CD, a a classic (to me anyway)...



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[FrankDee]

Hello there

Part of tonight listening. Such a sweet voice.

Eva Cassidy - People Get Ready

[BBvideo 425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzLd2MDAHK8[/BBvideo]

Cheers Frank