Albums of the week 2011, week 4.

[Crazylegs]

The Mire - Volume II

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=SATNL8DQ
Probably my favorite album at the moment, well it was until the king of limbs was released. It didn't seem to get much attention in the leak thread, so i guess most people just skipped it, but for those who did, you shouldn't have. Last fm has the Mire tagged as post-metal, i guess you could call it that, but this album is definitely something i could see gain popularity with people who like all kinds of heavy music. I'm not good with explaining what bands sound like, but this is definitely something i think most people on this board would enjoy. funfact: members from Bossk and Centurion

sounds like:
[spoiler]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNoPzNoua5M[/spoiler]

My favorite track: Shadows





Thomas Dybdahl - One day you'll dance for me, New York City

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=T07HOJWN
http://www.fileserve.com/file/WccHk2P
Norwegian singer/songwriter with a fantastic voice. I always liked him, but over the last year i've been listening to this album so much, i think it's brilliant. According to last fm "His music is melancholic and soulful - often low-key, in traditional singer-songwriter style. He is often compared to the likes of similar artists such as Damien Rice, Jeff Buckley and Nick Drake." I'd say that's accurate.
Fun fact: My dad was this guys teacher when he was a kid.

sounds like:
[spoiler]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HxgV81oDvo[/spoiler]

my favorite track: don't lose yourself





Benevento/Russo duo - Best reason to buy the sun

http://www.sendspace.com/file/z868yz
Jazz/rock duo from New York. With Marco Benevento on keys, and Joe Russo on drums. Someone posted this album on the board ages ago. Probably 5 or 6 years ago or something. I'm guessing it was poofing acid, or wharf rat or whatever pseudonym he worked under back in the day. I fell in love with this album on the first listen and i still love it.
May not float the boat of every member in here, but i think it would float a few.

sounds like:
[spoiler]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-NssyIXgYw[/spoiler]

My favorite track: Vortex or Sunny's song





Steven Wilson - Insurgentes

http://www.sendspace.com/file/5etg90
Steven Wilson is the singer and guitarist of Porcupine Tree. I've fallen out of love with porcupine tree, and haven't really enjoyed them much the last few years. I don't know why, but most of their stuff just doesn't do it for me anymore.. This album, coming from the same creative mind, understandably still sounds like PT at times. But it's so varied, and some of the tracks sound so much more raw than any of the PT stuff that it just sounds better somehow. I don't know, it's still prog rock/metal i guess, but there's elements from so many other genres too, from electronica to doom. I think it's bad ass.
Sounds like:
[spoiler]if you can't be assed to listen through the whole thing, listen from 4:30 and onward.
Steven Wilson - Salvaging[/spoiler]
My favorite track: Salvaging





Chet Baker - The Best of Chet Baker Sings

http://rapidshare.com/#!download|211dt|168307906|The_Best_Of_Chet_Baker_Sings.rar|148602  Password: radiodada
If you're in the mood for something cooler, perhaps some cool jazz, then do yourself a favor and download this mother. I'm sure you all know the name, but if you haven't heard anything from Chet Baker yet, this would be a good chance to do so. Cool/vocal jazz at it's finest.
sounds like:
[spoiler]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWHCRseZrN8[/spoiler]
My favorite track: the thrill is gone

[An bád dubh]

Liked your description of Benevento/Russo duo so Im checking it right away.

[spitfire]

downloaded, feedback later.

[An bád dubh]

The sendspace link didnt work properly for Benevento/Russo duo. Started the download but could never finish the dowload, could be just me though.

Downloaded it from another link, and I liked it! It was a rather versatile album in the end, all tracks were pretty solid, maybe Sunny's Song and 9X9 being my favorites.

[E-Money]

I'll check these out tonight when I get home and report back. Just listened to that Mire song on my lunch break and it sounds fantastic! Really stoked for that record!

[bright lights, big city]

yeah The Mire was definitely worth checking out. Gonna check out the others today.

[Starz]

i hope The Mire bring out a proper full length this year. Gonna check out the other recommendations nowwww

[Crazylegs]

I updated the first post with another album. Still one to go. Uploading it soon.

The sendspace link didnt work properly for Benevento/Russo duo. Started the download but could never finish the dowload, could be just me though.

Lame. Let me know if any of you have the same problem.

[poofing acid]

Nice choice on the duo!

[Crazylegs]

Nice choice on the duo!

Was it you who uploaded it back in the day? I can't even remember, it was so long ago. Anyways, if it was you, thank you. They're so good.

[poofing acid]

It most likely was.  I don't think anyone else listened to that stuff before I uploaded things like that.

[Crazylegs]

you're such a knob. xoxo

[spitfire]

whats the password fot Chet Baker - The Best of Chet Baker Sings ?

[Crazylegs]

Oh snap. I forgot to put it up. Password: radiodada

The sendspace link didnt work properly for Benevento/Russo duo. Started the download but could never finish the dowload, could be just me though.

Downloaded it from another link, and I liked it! It was a rather versatile album in the end, all tracks were pretty solid, maybe Sunny's Song and 9X9 being my favorites.

I'd advice you to check out Marco's solo stuff too if you liked the duo. Let me know if you want me to upload anything.

[E-Money]

Man thanks for sharing the Benevento/Russo duo!  I'm really enjoying it, can't believe i've been sleeping on such a great record.  Awesome Stuff

The Mire was ill too. 

[poofing acid]

WINNING

[Crazylegs]

Bi-winning

[spitfire]

Im digging Chet Baker , still havent heard the rest

[Crazylegs]

glad you like it.

[An bád dubh]

Oh snap. I forgot to put it up. Password: radiodada

The sendspace link didnt work properly for Benevento/Russo duo. Started the download but could never finish the dowload, could be just me though.

Downloaded it from another link, and I liked it! It was a rather versatile album in the end, all tracks were pretty solid, maybe Sunny's Song and 9X9 being my favorites.

I'd advice you to check out Marco's solo stuff too if you liked the duo. Let me know if you want me to upload anything.

You could upload something cool by him, or recommend his best album or something. I could definitely check it out.