theklein25 reviews albums

[nicholasyames]

he asked for a my morning jacket expert a while back. here i am.

[theklein25]

Fever Ray - Fever Ray
Pretty unique electronic album in a sense that everything sounds so fragile and delicate. The intensity does grow in some songs like in When I Grow Up. Great production went into this album and some of the sounds come off a little spooky to me. The record makes me feel apart of nature and I'm sure it's even better on drugs. I would see them next time they come around.

My rating: 8

[rasooli]

Fever Ray is only one person. Her real name is Karin Dreiger Andersson and she is also a member of The Knife.

[theklein25]

Grimes - Visions
Dream pop and synthpop is probably the best way to describe this record by Grimes. This album features a range of vocals by Grimes and it gets a little weird sometimes. Circumambient is a pretty sexy song and it sounds likes there's a spazzed out robot as the backing vocals. The beats and synth complement each other nicely to get fun awesome songs. I feel like I'm on a cloud floating over the city except the sky is bright pink. Be a Body is another song I really like. Eight drives me crazy and there's a couple other songs where the vocals are just way too high. This is still a strong record and fun to listen to.

My rating: 7

[theklein25]

The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble - Mutations EP
So there were some noises, some suspense, and an adventure. Jazz and metal fuse to make this EP by musicians I can't find much info about. Well the music was interesting to listen to but didn't really excite me. I did like the production though. I'm pretty neutral on this one. Therefore...

My rating: 5

[Ray del Mundo]

Fever Ray - Fever Ray
Pretty unique electronic album in a sense that everything sounds so fragile and delicate. The intensity does grow in some songs like in When I Grow Up. Great production went into this album and some of the sounds come off a little spooky to me. The record makes me feel apart of nature and I'm sure it's even better on drugs. I would see them next time they come around.

My rating: 8

Glad you liked it. This album is terrifyingly awesome. Don't think there's gonna be a chance to see her live anytime soon, at least not as fever ray. She played Coachella in 2010, I think it was her only north America show. It was amazing.

[ods..]

Ty Segall - Goodbye Bread

[swhite423]

Lotus Plaza - Spooky Action at a Distance

[getbetter]

Taco-After Eight

[theklein25]

Minus the Bear - Planet of Ice
In order to get the proper mindset for this album I tried to envision being in Antarctica and Hoth. I ended up having a lot of fun listening to this album. I loved the guitar and vocals. They have catchy guitar riffs that would be pretty cool to see live. Now the question is what is their best album?

My rating: 8.25

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

Glad you liked it. This album is terrifyingly awesome. Don't think there's gonna be a chance to see her live anytime soon, at least not as fever ray. She played Coachella in 2010, I think it was her only north America show. It was amazing.

You might be correct about not being able to see her as Fever Ray again, but you are incorrect about Coachella being the only North American show.

These were her 2009 North American shows:
7th October Fever Ray in Los Angeles Henry Fonda Theater US
6th October Fever Ray in Pomona The Glass House US
5th October Fever Ray in San Francisco The Grand Ballroom @ Regency US
3rd October Fever Ray in Chicago Metro US
2nd October Fever Ray in Toronto Kool Haus CA
1st October Fever Ray in Montreal Metropolis CA
29th September Fever Ray in New York Webster Hall US
28th September Fever Ray in New York Webster Hall US

[casey]

Minus the Bear - Planet of Ice
In order to get the proper mindset for this album I tried to envision being in Antarctica and Hoth. I ended up having a lot of fun listening to this album. I loved the guitar and vocals. They have catchy guitar riffs that would be pretty cool to see live. Now the question is what is their best album?

My rating: 8.25

My favorite album of theirs is Planet of Ice, the one you listened to for your review. I think Omni, which is their newest, is the worst. They have a new album coming out later this year if you are interested.

New song: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/ne...y-gun-20120629

[cutterbutter]

Menos el Oso is their best album. It's been downhill since then. Highly Refined Pirates is also quite enjoyable.

[casey]

Menos el Oso is their best album. It's been downhill since then. Highly Refined Pirates is also quite enjoyable.

You don't like Planet of Ice? I think Menos is second (or maybe tied for first), HRP after that. But really, that EP they have called 'They Make Beer Commercials Like This' gets the most regular play from me.

[theklein25]

The Police - Outlandos d'Amour
Roxanne, So Lonely, and Can't Stand Losing You are some of my favorite Police songs because the guitar and bass are simple but catchy. Sting is also one of my favorite frontman of all time because his voice is unique and easily recognizable. Side 1 of this record kicks ass and has 4 awesome songs. Hole in My Life is the one I am not talking about. Then you get to side 2 and Can't Stand Losing You starts it off so you'd expect more great songs but sadly it tails off after that. Masoko Tanga was a bit of redemption because I do like that song but tracks 7-9 are ones I tend to skip. It's pretty interesting how this record did not immediately catch on, but now it has established itself as a record you must listen to.

My rating: 8.75

[cutterbutter]

You don't like Planet of Ice? I think Menos is second (or maybe tied for first), HRP after that. But really, that EP they have called 'They Make Beer Commercials Like This' gets the most regular play from me.

I like them all (though I don't listen to OMNI), just saying its gotten worse. Planet of Ice is too sterile feeling for me in comparison to their releases before it. Yes, that ep is great.

[casey]

I like them all (though I don't listen to OMNI), just saying its gotten worse. Planet of Ice is too sterile feeling for me in comparison to their releases before it. Yes, that ep is great.

I can see what you mean by that. I agree in a way, though there is just something about Planet of Ice that gets me every time. OMNI was such a mistake! Hoping the new album is better.

[mmsk123]

Review request: White Noise - An Electric Storm

[schoolofruckus]

Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory
Before there was Hybrid Theory well there was the band Hybrid Theory. Soon after they changed their name to what we all know, Linkin Park. Hybrid Theory made its return as the name of Linkin Park's debut record which best exemplifies the genre of this album. A fusion between alternative rock, metal, and rap. Tracks like In the End, Papercut, and Pushing Me Away represent that when combining these elements you can get perfect music. Some of the songs can get a little repetitive and Crawling is overrated but what this album has is 2 great singers, guitar that can shred your face off at times, killer beats and great production. I love the energy given off and yes relationships/friendships that end do suck.

My rating: 9

Okay, you really should review the Crazy Town album after this. You'd probably love it to pieces.

Hi, my name is Gabe, and I listened to more Crazy Town in years 18-20 than any person ever should.

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

Hi Gabe, i was actually a HUGE fan of Hybrid Theory when I was 18, but I hated Crazy Town. Go figure.

[schoolofruckus]

I think every word in every song on Hybrid Theory is a pronoun.

[bmack86]

Hi Gabe, i was actually a HUGE fan of Hybrid Theory when I was 18, but I hated Crazy Town. Go figure.

I liked Hybrid Theory when it came out, hated Crazy Town. I'll admit to both a Creed and a Limp Bizkit boner, but I was also 12. Dunno what happened with you guys being 18?

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

well, i was 18 when the record came out

[schoolofruckus]

I was molested in high school.

[bmack86]

well, i was 18 when the record came out

I was molested in high school.

One of these is an acceptable answer.

[wmgaretjax]

I'd argue neither is acceptable...

[schoolofruckus]

I would not argue anything here.

[SoulDischarge]

Review request: White Noise - An Electric Storm

So good.

[Ray del Mundo]

You might be correct about not being able to see her as Fever Ray again, but you are incorrect about Coachella being the only North American show.

These were her 2009 North American shows:
7th October Fever Ray in Los Angeles Henry Fonda Theater US
6th October Fever Ray in Pomona The Glass House US
5th October Fever Ray in San Francisco The Grand Ballroom @ Regency US
3rd October Fever Ray in Chicago Metro US
2nd October Fever Ray in Toronto Kool Haus CA
1st October Fever Ray in Montreal Metropolis CA
29th September Fever Ray in New York Webster Hall US
28th September Fever Ray in New York Webster Hall US

Thanks for the correction. I heard from someone that Coach was Fever Ray's only North America show, but I never verified. Looks like it's correct to say that it was her final N.A. show. Whatever the case may be, it was goddamn magical in the Mojave tent for that performance.

[TallGuyCM]

I think it might have been her only 2010 North American show, that might be what you heard.