Euan

"Aumgn" - Can

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vayV9M7ctU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USWf-DSHQpM

"September" - David Sylvian

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8RxNeHKgNU

BQ: Favourite Band of Horses album?

BQ: What would be a good song to listen to if you were lost in the mountains on a hike? (...and had to dig out your navigation kit to get back on track!)

I was wondering if you guys know any songs that are not exactly covers, but are heavily influenced by another particular song.

My example is "Nowhere Nothin' F-up" from Built to Spill's debut album, which is very similar to "Oh! Sweet Nuthin'!" from The Velvet Underground album Loaded.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2KfqL13Omg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8r_E2DxADs

Thanks.

I'm in the mood for another band-specific question. Yo La Tengo have been on the go for over 30 years and have explored a wide variety of musical styles, so I'm interested to know what you guys think are some high points in their career. Thanks in advance!

The reason I ask is because these songs, both from "The Soft Bulletin" album, explore the idea of overcoming hardship (or tomorrow coming) being a miracle, and create the image of a superhero that doesn't actually exist to illustrate the theme.

That was probably a really bad explanation but you get the point. Which song is better in your opinion?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAXYMOgHQI4

BQ: What upcoming album(s) are you anticipating the release of at the moment?

No sign of Liv today, so I figured I'd post the question. Here's a couple of cool covers:

"I'm Not Like Everybody Else" - The Sacred Mushroom (The Kinks)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG3jYaN0iUk

"Suddenly Everything Has Changed" - The Postal Service (The Flaming Lips)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAsN_tcKm7Q

I'm inviting everyone here to join me in listening to an album that you used to love, but have not listened to for a long time, and then write up a brief review.

David Gray's "White Ladder" was one of the first full albums I listened to in my life, when I was about 6, and one of a fair few albums I liked at that time which played a pivotal role in the development of my music taste. I listened to it again for the first time in about 10 years last week, and I have to say it still holds up very well. I believe David Gray is a very talented singer-songwriter - he puts a lot of passion into his songs, which are mostly piano and acoustic ballads. My favourite songs on the album are "Babylon", "Silver Lining" and "This Year's Love".

Here's a YouTube link to the full album: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6C5dbiqIUY

Thanks in advance for your answers!

Hey guys! I've listened and responded to all the posts for this Q now - sorry for the delay: /question/index?qid=20170...

Anyway, here's a challenge. Can you name a band you like for every letter of the alphabet, and also name your favourite song by each band?

Thanks in advance.

If possible also, can you explain why the album you have recommended is better for a newcomer? Thanks very much in advance and Happy New Year.

Happy New Year to all the regular users and contributors of Rock and Pop, and happy New Year also to anyone else who happens to be on this Q'. I hope you all had a good Christmas and enjoyed a break from work.

Here goes...

MQ: Can you recommend me a song or album to listen to? I'll give you one back in the comments.

BQ1: Do you have any New Year's resolutions relating to music?

This may seem like a crazy question, but I'm personally making it a point to see as many great local bands live as I can.

BQ2: What album are you most looking forward to in 2017? It can be one that's already announced or a TBA, or both if you like.

BQ3: What was your favourite album of 2016, and why?

BQ4: Are there any books or documentaries about music or a band that you'd like to recommend?

Thank you, and best wishes to you all.

I've finished listening to HANL's "Deathconsciousness" now and have listened to it several times - it's a great album. The fact that such an excellent album was produced on such a small budget should be an inspiration to many musicians and it is great evidence that most people can now make music in their spare time and have a chance to get noticed for it, without being one of the lucky few career musicians to be awarded a recording contract. "Deathconsciousness" also creates and develops a very dark, morbid atmosphere and features a broad mix of musical styles.

A YouTube link to the album, and also a link to an interesting article I'd recommend if you are interested:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Pp9DC56hh8

https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/have-a-nice-...

Thanks for your posts in advance!

Multiple sources have told me that there is a version of "A House is Not a Motel" from the Love album Forever Changes where the song ends abruptly at its peak as opposed to being faded out, but I can only find the fading version on YouTube. If anyone can give me a link to it I would be very grateful. Thanks!

You can post as many as you want if you feel like it. Thanks in advance guys!