Posts Tagged ‘The Notwist’
Thursday, January 7th, 2010
You may notice a few differences between this list and the album list. I don’t feel I need to justify that due to the distinct difference between a song and a full album. These are the songs that I still listen to on repeat; they made me laugh, tear up, dance, think, and morph my own tastes into what they are today. So here in no particular order is my Favorite Songs of the Decade. Picking a favorite song is like picking a favorite child, it changes depending on your mood…
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[mp3] Max Richter – The Trees from The Blue Notebooks (2004)
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[mp3] Interpol – Obstacle 1 from Turn on the Bright Lights (2002)
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Bon Iver – For Emma from For Emma, Forever Ago (2008)
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Phoenix – Fences from Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix (2009)
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[mp3] Stars – Your Ex-Lover Is Dead from Set Yourself On Fire (2005)
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[mp3] Shearwater – Rooks from Rook (2008)
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[mp3] Minus the Bear – Pachuca Sunrise from Menos el Oso (2005)
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[mp3] Radiohead – Reckoner from In Rainbows (2007)
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[mp3] The One AM Radio – A Ghost On The East Coast from A Cloud’s Fear Of Kites (2006)
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[mp3] Jonah Matranga – Learning from All Of Always New (2000-2001)
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Justice – Genesis from † (2007)
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Daft Punk – Robot Rock from Human After All (2005)
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[mp3] Explosions in the Sky – Your Hand in Mine from The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place (2003)
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MGMT – Of Moons, Birds & Monsters from Oracular Spectacular (2008)
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The Decemberists – The Crane Wife 1 and 2 from The Crane Wife (2007)
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[mp3] Sufjan Stevens – Holland from Greetings from Michigan: The Great Lakes State (2003)
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[mp3] Russian Circles – Death Rides a Horse from Enter (2006)
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[mp3] Cut Chemist – The Garden from The Audience’s Listening (2006)
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[mp3] The Notwist – Consequence from Neon Golden (2003)
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dredg – The Canyon Behind Her from El Cielo (2002)
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The Arcade Fire – Wake Up from Funeral (2004)
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[mp3] Aphex Twin – Windowlicker from Windowlicker [Single] (2000)
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Björk – Desired Constellation from Medúlla (2004)
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[mp3] Iron & Wine – Fever Dream from Our Endless Numbered Days (2004)
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[mp3] Fleet Foxes – Blue Ridge Mountains from Fleet Foxes (2008)
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M.I.A. – Paper Planes from Kala (2007)
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The Swell Season – When Your Mind’s Made Up from Once (Original Soundtrack) (2007)
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[mp3] Wintersleep – Jaws of Life from Wintersleep (2005)
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Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Date With the Night from Fever to Tell (2003)
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The White Stripes – Hotel Yorba from White Blood Cells (2001)
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[mp3] Stars of the Lid – Humectez La Mouture from And Their Refinement of the Decline [CD2] (2007)
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[mp3] Sigur Rós – Untitled IV from ( ) (2002)
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[mp3] Battles – Atlas from Mirrored (2007)
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Monday, September 7th, 2009
by RiftDweller
This Labor Day Weekend marks the tail-end of the summer of 2009; savor it with this little gift from us at Kata Rokkar…
The XX – 
Intro from XX
The Notwist – Pilot from Neon Golden
Caribou – She’s the One from Andorra
School Of Seven Bells – Half Asleep from School Of Seven Bells
M83 – Skin of The Night from Saturdays = Youth
Fever Ray – Triangle Walks from Fever Ray
Björk – Isobel (Transfunk Mix) from Motorbass – Remixes
…music video? – Postrockfeelgoodsongofthemillenium from Fireproof Your TV
Codeseven – Alt Wav from Dancing Echoes/Dead Sounds
The Album Leaf – Writings On The Wall from Into The Blue Again
Volcano Choir – Island, IS from Unmap
Bibio – Ambivalence Avenue from Ambivalence Avenue
The Walkmen – Four Provinces from You & Me
City Breathing – Under The Din of a Dying Marquee from Look How It’s Snowing Upwards, Look How They Move Towards Heaven
Papercuts – Future Primitive from You Can Have What You Want
Division Day – Azalean from Visitation
Portishead – Pedestal from Dummy
Woven – Triumpheting Strength from Designer Codes
Tags: Bibio, Björk, Caribou, City Breathing, codeseven, division day, Fever Ray, M83, mixtape, music video, Papercuts, playlist, Portishead, School of Seven Bells, the album leaf, The Notwist, The Walkmen, The XX, Volcano Choir, woven
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Tuesday, January 13th, 2009
I got kind of skeptical when other music blogs and music websites claimed that Animal Collective‘s new album, Merriweather Post Pavilion, could possibly be the album of the year. I mean, c’mon, a 9.6 from Pitchfork and barely a single negative review? It’s a knee-jerk reaction for me to go against the grain when something is universally praised. There must be something wrong with this record right? Well after holding out for a few weeks, I gave in and had myself a proper listen. After listening to it over 5 times and twice in my car, I can safely say that this a masterpiece. On the scale of My Bloody Valentine’s Loveless. Seriously. It’s that good. The album will be released on CD and double LP with a limited edition poster on the 20th of January 2009 on Domino Records.
Panda Bear (Noah Lennox) was able to take some time off from chilling with his girls (reference to the song My Girls, which alone is worth purchasing this album) to answer the Kuestionnaire and give a sweet public apology to the country of Brazil.
1. Of all the bands/artists in your CD/record collection, which one is your most cherished?
i dont really own any records really although ive got some that people give to me of their music. i should say i dont listen to music at home all that much. im usually most excited about whats newest if you know what i mean so ill say the newest grouper record.
2. What have you been listening to lately?
grouper, portishead, eric copeland, erykah badu, model 500.
3. What’s your favorite local band?
gala drop, caveira, tropa macaca
4. What was the last show you attended?
drawlings
5. What was the greatest show you’ve ever been to?
daft punk at coachella
6. What show are you looking forward to?
my friends nelson and pedros christmas party. theres a lot of bands playing.
7. What musician would you like to hang out/work with for a day?
jonathan richman
8. What four albums you would bring to a deserted island?
this is a tough one so i think ill go the easy way and say new things (at least for me)
grouper (dragging a dead deer up a hill) erykah badu (new amerykah) thin lizzy (remembering part 1) burial (untrue)
9. Would you call yourself a music geek?
no i dont think so. im a geek for sure but i dont think im a music geek.
10. Any favorite music-related videos/DVDs you own?
i have a sparks live video that i like.
11. What’s the last book you read?
the golden compass ones.
12. Do you prefer live performances or recording in the studio?
recording by a long shot but theres all kinds of things you can learn performing and touring that you cant learn any other way i would say.
13. Any embarrassing moments on stage you’d like to share?
we played in brazil a month or so ago and there was lots of rushing and miscommunication during sound check but thats not so out of the ordinary really especially for us at festivals. then the digital mixing desk erased all of our settings just before we went on stage and our sound guy chris came running back. poor chris i felt bad for him. then we started and daves monitor fed back like crazy right from the start so we stopped and looked over at the monitor lady but she wasnt looking at us for a while. then all the sound stopped and this strange rock song came on super loud over the house pa and we all were on stage stunned and ashamed and i think i just kind of shrugged. id say there were a couple thousand people there. then the rock song stopped and we just went into the second song. im sorry sao paulo that we sucked so bad and i hope we come back and play well soon. top 3 worst shows ever for me without a doubt.
14. Any favorite tour locations?
i like spain a lot. i like playing in japan a whole lot too and touring there isnt like anywhere else i should say. i like france a lot. i guess i like a lot of places. istanbul rips.
15. Lastly, what have you done today?
i got back last night so im taking it easy a little bit. im trying to catch up on emails and work stuff since ive been gone. i bought an hdmi cable at fnac–man those things are expensive. i set up my studio today too because id like to do a bunch of stuff by january i think.
Animal Collective – Brothersport
The Notwist – Boneless (Panda Bear Remix)
Gala Drop – Parson
Tags: Animal Collective, Gala Drop, kuestionnaire, Panda Bear, The Notwist
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Sunday, December 14th, 2008
Here it is. Click on the album covers to purchase the album and keep reading, I have a few more surprises up my sleeve before this year ends.
20. Woven – Designer Codes: Listening to this album was like watching Alien for the first time. Terrifying, moving and pieced together with Goth -like architecture and supernatural sounds.
Woven – Fragments
19. Nada Surf – Lucky: What makes me love Nada Surf is that poetry + pop mix that they mash so well. Lucky is not as abstruse as Let Go, but it’s certainly a straight up fun rock record.
Nada Surf – These Bones
18. Fleet Foxes – Fleet Foxes: Indie rock’s version of the Byrds arrived this year with this gently harmonic record debut that warms the heart and sooths the soul. It’s the kind of record that rewards with every listen.
Fleet Foxes – White Winter Hymnal
17. Facing New York – Get Hot: Balls out entertaining rock music is hard to come by these days. But lucky for our benefit Facing New York decided to overcome some changes in line-up and enhanced their style to this clap-demanding super catchy rock & roll with Get Hot.
Facing New York – Me N My Friendz
16. Girl Talk – Feed the Animals: Whether you consider this an album for A.D.D. indie brats or a genius mish-mash that is a view in the future of party music, you can not deny that Feed the Animals is a shining star in today’s sky of pop culture.
15. Beck – Modern Guilt: Beck paired with DJ Danger Mouse seemed like a good idea on paper, but no one really knew what to expect. What we got was Beach Boys-like surf music with that special Beck tweak. This record was made for convertible cars.
14. The Walkmen – You & Me: This disarming and dramatic record was slow to grow on me. However, after a few more listens, I was marveled by its well structured songs and throwback to classic rock ‘n’ roll.
The Walkmen – The Blue Route
13. The Mae Shi – Hllyh: There aren’t that many bands out there like The Mae Shi and there wasn’t any album like Hllyh this year. This spastic yet charming record screamed in my face yet for some strange reason…I enjoyed it.
12. Man Man – Rabbit Habits: Man Man can’t exactly bring their famous frenzied live show to your living room, but listening to Rabbit Habits is the closest you’ll come to it. The gypsy psycho freak band has probably made their finest record to date.
11. Foals - Antodotes: Sounding like Bloc Party’s evil twin, Foals entered the scene with their swarming guitars and sketchy vocals and left me in awe. Songs like Two Steps Twice and Hummer are electrifying in execution and make this record a perfect driving soundtrack.
Foals – Balloons
10. Bon Iver – For Emma, Forever Ago: This is not your average folk record. Bon Iver’s emotional record paints pictures of snowy pine trees and the pain of a guilty man. This record must be handled with care and loved for its delicacy.
Bon Iver – Skinny Love
9. Quiet Village – Silent Movie: Like some kind of 70s soundtrack mixed with RJD2-like sampling, Silent Movie is what I miss from proper easy listening music. Be careful though, your mom might like this too.
Quiet Village – Circus of Horror
8. Santogold/Diplo – Top Ranking: There is so much going on in this masterfully manufactured mix tape. Mashing dub-step, reggae, dancehall, and the extremely talented Santogold is an ideal equation for the perfect party music.
Santogold – Creator (Mumdance Mix)
7. Q-Tip – The Renaissance: No hip-hop artist came close to even evening out to this masterfully constructed album. Q-Tip has more than proven that he can hold his own as a solo artist with a little help from the late, great J Dilla.
Q-Tip – Life Is Better (ft. Norah Jones)
6. Max Richter – 24 Postcards in Full Colour: The concept is almost laughable but this Berlin based 21st century composer brings on the emotion by showing that love and loss can happen in small increments of time.
Max Richter – H in New England
5. Black Mountain – In The Future: Rough, wicked, and wailing with desert rock brutality; In The Future is a Frankenstein-monster built from the best aspects of classic rock and prog-metal.
Black Mountain – Tyrants
4. The Notwist – The Devil, You + Me: Gracefully trekking musical ground that has been graced a million times over; The Notwist somehow make electronic rock music interesting and touching again.
The Notwist – Good Lies
3. TV on the Radio – Dear Science: If you list out all the elements that make up Dear Science, you’ll wonder how an album stock pilled with so much could be so amazingly catchy. This album is a grand picture of what to expect in coming future of rock music.
TV on the Radio – Red Dress
2. Portishead – Third: I can’t tell you how much a loved this record the day it came out. I don’t normally listen to a record on repeat in fear that I may ring it dry of all its magic, but that is not the case with Third. It’s yet another masterpiece from this deeply mysterious band.
1. Sigur Rós – Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust: Along with one of my favorite live shows of the year, Sigur Rós also made my favorite album of the year. I guess you could say that they were my favorite band of the year? Maybe. But I can without a doubt say that this album is a flawless piece of work. How could a band so epic in execution take on a more upbeat direction? This album is the answer to that question. It struck me in a time of my life that involved a lot of changes and therefore will always have a special place in my heart.
Sigur Rós – Gobbledigook
Tags: beck, best album of 2008, best albums of 2008, black mountain, Bon Iver, facing new york, Fleet Foxes, foals, girl talk, Man Man, max richter, nada surf, Portishead, Q-Tip, Quiet Village, Santogold/Diplo, sigur rós, The Mae Shi, The Notwist, The Walkmen, tv on the radio, woven
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