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Article comments
1 - brown_boognish
I'm very excited to hear the new Morrissey album, the lead single is quite good.
2 - Al Barger
I figured at least one Morrissey enthusiast would show up in his defense.
Hey Boognish, what couple of specific Morrissey/Smiths songs should I be listening to in order to understand his genius?
3 - Tom Johnson
In case anyone cares:
The new To Rococo Rot album, Hotel Morgen, is very nice, for those that like lush, ambient, post-rock. Think Tortoise but more mellow. It's nothing particularly new for them, but it still makes a nice soundtrack to a long drive, or just to zone out to.
4 - The Theory
it's next week to look forward to... Slipknot anyone?
5 - BRICKLAYER
You better believe it, brother.
6 - Al Barger
Tom, what would be the best couple of intro tracks from To Rococo Rot to check out, from any album?
7 - Mark Saleski
geezuz! just what i need, yet another band to plop into the Toroise "post-rock" (hate that label) bin.
...just can't keep up, dangit.
8 - brown_boognish
I'd say pick up hatful of hollow by The Smiths, or the queen is dead by the smiths. Anything by the smiths will reveal his genius. I'm not as into his solo material, but check out the new single off the new album.
9 - Tom Johnson
They're not the same - Tortoise is much busier sounding, and TRT is more along the electronica lines than Tortoise is. Maybe think of Tortoise if they followed a more German-line of descent, from Can, Neu!, etc. - and then applied more electronic notions to their live instruments (because they do feature live bass and drums, generally, and this is one of the more interesting textural features of their sound.) There's just a line of similarity between the two that I think might appeal to either bands' fans.
A couple tracks to check out? Hmm . . . that's a tough one. I think all of The Amateur View is really beautiful - you can probably try anything from that and get a good sense of what they're about. Check out "Cars" for the Tortoise comparison, especially. "Pantone," from Music Is A Hungry Ghost is one of my favorites. Find "tal" from Hotel Morgen if you can - that song particulary stood out for me, and has all of their hallmark sounds in it.
The problem with TRT is that they're more "immersive music" than anything - you really need to hear the whole album in one sitting to get the most out of it.
10 - JoeW
I just want to say thanks for providing this weekly summary. I've been looking for a dedicated RSS feed with this kind of info, and this is the closest there is. So, thanks!
11 - Shark
Just wanted to throw in a good word for Kim Richey, and if you're not familiar with her work, The Collection is a great start.
She's a brilliant performer (did one of the best concerts I've ever seen, btw), but is best known for her songwriting abilities. She's had a number of big hits by other female artists, and a special relationship with Trisha Yearwood.
Kim's writing/playing is tight, intelligent, mature, and she can rock with the best of 'em. She would easily make my list of Contemporary American Treasures. A true Artist with heart in a world of poseurs with empty chest cavities.
Shark sez "Three Thumbs Up!"