The Album Review Club - Week #144 - (page 1893) - XO - Elliot Smith

[Coatigan]

Not that it is necessarily a compliment, but it is quite a good album to work to, for those that do so.

 

[Black&White&BlueMoon Town]

Switch 625 is on High n Dry....before they became a rockpop band ;)

Not sure how I missed that one either, but yes, that is a fantastic song!

I gave that a primer this AM to get prepped for the Budos Band V. Perhaps YYZ is called for too. :-)

 

[RobMCFC]

Not sure how I missed that one either, but yes, that is a fantastic song!

I gave that a primer this AM to get prepped for the Budos Band V. Perhaps YYZ is called for too. :-)

Don't bother nominating Rush - I like them, OB1 loves them, Foggy too, but everybody else hates them!

 

[GornikDaze]

Don't bother nominating Rush - I like them, OB1 loves them, Foggy too, but everybody else hates them!

How rude!!!

 

[RobMCFC]

How rude!!!

Sorry, mate. Yes, I'm sure they are up your street too.

But the original point still stands - there are a lot of people on these forums who don't get them.

 

[RobMCFC]

First listen to The Budos Band and I like it. It's different, like a 60s TV soundtrack but with added oooommmf.

 

[Mancitydoogle]

Definitely getting a soundtrack vibe, like something from a Tarantino film.which in my mind is a positive.

 

[Black&White&BlueMoon Town]

But the original point still stands - there are a lot of people on these forums who don't get them.

No worries - wasn't going there, just taking in another instrumental before I find time to start on the Budos Band V.

Are they oblivious
To this quality?
A quality
Of light unique to every city's streets

 

[Black&White&BlueMoon Town]

An enjoyable first listen to V while wrapping up a Friday at the office with Old Engine Oil, Ghost Talk, and Maelstrom really standing out and grabbing me upon first listen. And those horns - wow! Need a few more spins.

Meanwhile, I saw their latest 2023 EP has a nice homage to a famous album artist and band from yesteryear. ;-) Pretty cool too!

 

[GoatersLeftShin]

I'd never heard of these before so didn't really know what to expect.

I really liked the opening track and thought it was a great 'intro' and was half expecting some lyrics on the next track which I also enjoyed!

I also thought it all sounded very 'soundtracky' but that's no bad thing. It has the vibes of a downtown, slightly dangerous nightclub in a shifty area of New York.

I really quite enjoyed this and it will be one I'll definitely play again.

7/10