The OZGOLF music playlist swapping thing...

[adlo]

OK, I flew this idea and had a bit of interest last week.

I will make and burn an 80 minute CD/playlist of whatever music I choose, and send it to fellow ozgolfers. On the proviso they do the same. All in all, an attempt to find some new tunes.

Depending on numbers, I am thinking if we have 10 or so takers, we can all exchange details and send one copy to all ten ozgolfers. In effect, burn and post 9 CDs, and receive 9 CDs back in the post.

If there are any better ideas out there, please throw them into the mix before this thing gets to far along.

OK, so post you name if you are interested. Once we get a better idea of numbers, details can be exchanged.

1) adlo

[Scottt]

Scottt

[Johnny Canuck]

Johnny Canuck.

[Courty]

1. adlo
2. Scottt
3. Johnny Canuck
4. Courty


Just a suggestion, but should we consider doing this in mp3 format? That way we're talking 200 songs instead of 20.

[Bruce]

Just a suggestion, but should we consider doing this in mp3 format? That way we're talking 200 songs instead of 20.

200 is silly - stick with 20.

1. adlo
2. Scottt
3. Johnny Canuck
4. Courty
5. Bruce

[Johnny Canuck]

I agree with Bruce. With 20 songs, we should be getting some good stuff. With 200, there will be a lot of filler, kind of like a Dream Theater album, right Jarro?

[Flowergirl]

Don't let G69 near this. All you'll get from him are Show tunes!!:mrgreen:

[Bruce]

So are we gunna rule a line under this list now and send out the tunes?

[adlo]

I think so Bruce, was hoping for a few more, but current numbers will make it easy at least.

I thought Jarro might have shown previous interest?

If not, we can exchange details via PM. I'll send something through tonight/tomorrow.

[AndyP]

It sounds expensive sending out all these CDs.

[adlo]

Hope not. Scottttttttttttttttttttt should know, apparently he has done something similar.
Scottt?

[Bruce]

I think it's about 80c for postage of something CD size. I intend to steal CD mailers from work.

[AndyP]

Oh, I was thinking in the few dollars range.

If that's the case, I'm happy to try some different music (even if it doesn't last on the playlist long), and embarrass myself with my own music at the same time.

1. adlo
2. Scottt
3. Johnny Canuck
4. Courty
5. Bruce
6. AndyP

[Courty]

If that's the case, I'm happy to try some different music (even if it doesn't last on the playlist long), and embarrass myself with my own music at the same time.

No Rick Astley, please. :?





;)

[AndyP]

Not even if it's a mashup with Madonna? You may have forced my hand now.

Considering where most of my music collection came from, is there value in sending one to you?

[Jarro]

I thought Jarro might have shown previous interest?


Sorry mate, all this talk of Rick Astley mashups is really freaking me out !!!! :shock:

[Courty]

Sorry mate, all this talk of Rick Astley mashups is really freaking me out !!!! :shock:

:lol:

[adlo]

open your mind :)

[Jarro]

open your mind :)

You haven't heard any of my stuff yet ... just remember your comment ;)

[adlo]

Does that mean you are in?

[Johnny Canuck]

i have faith in you jarro, provided it doesn't bring me any dream theatre! join in, you have to throw a rush song on for the boys!

[adlo]

Jarro?

Need to get this ball rolling, seems you are flirting with the idea...

[Jarro]

Ok count me in

[AndyP]

Ok count me inExcellent. How does Mariah Carey music sit with you?

BTW get rid of your pisshead useless signature.

[Courty]

Excellent. How does Mariah Carey music sit with you?

Gotta be better than Rick Astley, Roxette & Darren Hayes. :p

[AndyP]

FFS, I got my best Mariah and Astley songs from you.

Oh yeah, one of each on the playlist now. Keep pushing me, I dare ya!

[Courty]

Rick is the King!

[Jarro]

I'm looking forward to pumping some of you jokers full of Dream Theater and Rush tunes :twisted:

[Courty]

I'm looking forward to pumping some of you jokers full of Dream Theater and Rush tunes :twisted:

:neutral:

[Scottt]

I'm already planning my disc. Have to get he mix and track order just right!!

[AndyP]

I agree, Scott. I've already started mine, but the order is important too.

[Jarro]

I'm just about finished getting my list arranged, although i can't quite work out what Motorhead song to include in it :?

[adlo]

Gentlemen, glad to see you are getting into it. Putting me to shame. I better get onto it this arvo.

[Jarro]

I was only joking though ....

[Courty]

I've got two thirds sorted so far.

[Bruce]

I've got my 20 chosen and am working on my sequencing.

[PeteyD]

Jarro - Killed By Death. How could it not be that one? Not sure that you guys would appreciate most of my stuff ;)

[Jarro]

Jarro - Killed By Death. How could it not be that one? Not sure that you guys would appreciate most of my stuff ;)

That's what i've kinda been telling them ... but they still seem keen on hearing my stuff :smt102

[adlo]

PM sent out to get the ball rolling.

Trying to get my CD finished. Trying to keep it interesting with a few new, a few old, a few b-sides. I get the impression there will be a few different tastes out there. Hopefully people get a few tunes they can enjoy.

[Jarro]

I probably wont be able to get my CD done until next week sometime now, kids are home from school on hols so it'll be a mad house here :roll:

[AndyP]

So how do you post them on the cheap?

[adlo]

No rush boys, just thought I better look like I am somewhat organised.

AndyP, not sure, any ideas people? Or maybe ask the question in your PM.

[Courty]

So how do you post them on the cheap?

Slip them into the mail at work. ;)

[Johnny Canuck]

I'll be done sometime next week as well.

[adlo]

Slip them into the mail at work. ;)
I think this is going to be my choice.

[Scottt]

Just to clarify, are we going one at a time, or are we all going to swap discs now-ish?

[adlo]

Scottt, I figured if we all exchanged details the discs could all get swapped over the next week or two.

[Jarro]

What you need to do is make a list of people who are in on this.

One person sends their disc to the person directly below them on the list ... and so it goes until we've all heard all the discs.

[Courty]

bump.

1. adlo - address PM'ed
2. Scottt
3. Johnny Canuck
4. Courty - address PM'ed
5. Bruce
6. AndyP - address PM'ed
7. Jarro

[adlo]

69er, assuming you've read the thread, once you get your CD sorted send a PM to the list above to exchange details for posting the CDs.

[Johnny Canuck]

just a full cd in audio format. however many you can fit.

[adlo]

bump.

1. adlo - address PM'ed
2. Scottt - address PM'd
3. Johnny Canuck
4. Courty - address PM'ed
5. Bruce
6. AndyP - address PM'ed
7. Jarro
8. Golfer69
OK, another bump for this one.

Anyone who wants to do this thing with Scottt better get onto posting it ASAP before he disappears.

I'll be sending out my CD now I appear to have worked out mt CD burning issues to those who have sent through details.

Johnny Canuck, we could exchange one day easily enough.
Bruce and Jarro have gone AWOL. Update fellas? Bruce was full of early enthusiasm.... whereas Jarro has been on the fence the whole time...

G69, are you in on this? If so, we can exchange details via PM.

[Scottt]

My disc is almost complete. A labour of love!

PM me your address if you haven't already.

[Scottt]

I completed my playlist this morning and was all ready to roll, then the GF's dad (who we're living with at the moment) told me his burner is f**ked - and I leave in four days, so I'm rooted.

I hope no one has sent their disc to me, cos I'll be unable to reciprocate...

I'm pissed off and sorry guys. It was the playlist to end all playlists, too.

[Courty]

I'm pissed off and sorry guys. It was the playlist to end all playlists, too.
If you can't post the discs, at least PM the playlist to the guys on the list. 8)

[Johnny Canuck]

Great idea Courty! I need to get my ass is gear with this!

[adlo]

I like Courtys idea...

Scottt, my disc is on its way to you. Don't worry about not sending one, just post the playlist.

I am going to be posting my disc to Courty and AndyP in the next day or two.

Johnny, we can sort this out later, when you are ready.

G69, if you have made a playlist, please post it on the website, we can build it for ourselves.

Bruce, where the f... are you?

[AndyP]

I was just waiting for Scottt to inevitably pull out before doing the send outs. I'll get on to it now. :mrgreen:

[Courty]

I was just waiting for Scottt to inevitably pull out before doing the send outs. I'll get on to it now. :mrgreen:

:lol:

[Scottt]

My playlist:

I've had it as a playlist on my iPod for a few test listens and I am happy with my final list. I ended up going with a rock flavour, because I felt that might have been more popular with the audience, and I tried to avoid tunes that were extremely popular (except for a few I couldn't resist). The playlist could just as easily have had 17 hip-hop tracks on it.

1 Signe - Eric Clapton (Unplugged) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYNbn1rHGwE)
2 Good Fortune - PJ Harvey (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPswnZolFGE)
3 So Says I - The Shins (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-P15e6NvtU)
4 This Year - Mountain Goats (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYCzDhaRV60)
5 Somebody I Used to Know - Elliot Smith (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIvBwGsxgBE)
6 Hibernate - Big Heavy Stuff
7 Jealousy - Sparkadia (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUif1Xzaze4)
8 Hamburgers - The Whitlams * (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3KK8onFXOg&feature=related)
9 Dirty Heart - Dallas Crane (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Di714ziaoQ)
10 Soldiers - You Am I (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uygubfWKVx0)
11 3 MCs & 1 DJ - The Beastie Boys (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT8YUB1Ym0A)
12 LDN - Lily Allen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB67guV1dGg)
13 Foundations - Kate Nash (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orACIBjHuI4)
14 Sunday Smilin' ** - Finley Quaye (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_Ezz-q9Gsk)
15 Fools Gold - The Stone Roses (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuPfbfJm2rc)
16 Revelate - The Frames *** (live version) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I_6GJzcDsA&feature=related)
17 Decent Days and Nights - The Futureheads (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfJMqUN0FCE)
18 Anyone Can Play Guitar - Radiohead (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BWHnNhGTKg)
19 Canada - Lazy Susan
20 Whatever Happened to Corey Haim? - The Thrills (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E_l82UqcLQ)

* I originaly had You Sound Like Louis Burdett, but I couldn't find a good enough clip of it on YouTube once this became my method of delivering. The album version of this is better (also on Triple J Hottest 100 # 4, disc 2).

** The disc I have this on definitely lists it as Sunday Smilin', but the YT clip calls it Sun is Shining. Whatever.

*** Their live album, Setlist, is f**king sensational. You must buy it immediately. Trust me.

I couldn't find YT versions of Hibernate or Canada, but there was no way I was replacing them.

Apologies again for the pissweak method of delivery.

[adlo]

Interesting playlist.

Thanks Scottttt.

[adlo]

** The disc I have this on definitely lists it as Sunday Smilin', but the YT clip calls it Sun is Shining. Whatever.
.
It is Sunday Smiling, but I think it samples Marleys Sun is Shining and people just seemed to call it that.

Our playlists are like chalk and cheese, but this is the one song that almost crept onto my list.

Listening through the list doing some work tonight. Enjoying it. Your tastes are more indie than mine. And you obviously have a "thing" for british chicks. Or maybe it was having Lily Allen and Kate Nash back to back.

[Scottt]

Well yeah, now that you mention it, the only three albums I own with chick singers are Lily Allen, Kate Nash and PJ Harvey...

There are other chick songs I have on compilations and stuff that I like, but they're the only ones whose albums I own. Who thought I'd learn something about myself doing this.

[Courty]

I am going to be posting my disc to Courty and AndyP in the next day or two.

This posted yet? ;)

I'm bringing a few copies of mine to the Champs (AndyP, Bruce, Jarro & G69). Adlo's & Johnny Canuck's will be posted after I get back from the Champs.

[adlo]

Courty, not yet. Got Scottts sent off. Haven't been at work recently... sitting on my butt at home with the chicken pox.

Have the discs ready to go though.

For WA, feel free to send the discs to either Johnny or myself if it is cheaper for you. We can hand them over in person.

Need some details for Bruce....
I think Jarro lost interest. Not to worry.

[Courty]

I think Jarro lost interest. Not to worry.

Oops. Nearly forgot the little fella. ;)

Make that 4 copies coming to the Champs.

[adlo]

Oops. Nearly forgot the little fella. ;)

Make that 4 copies coming to the Champs.
OK, feel free to remind Bruce he is in this thing too.

He was all gung ho at the start and appears to have run out of steam.

Thanks Courty.

[Jarro]

Sorry gents i forgot all about this :oops:

I'll endeavour to get some discs done up this week sometime :wink:

[Bruce]

How many will be at the champs?

[AndyP]

Bring them all to the Champs, Bruce, and we can send the CDs to adlo and JC in the one package.

[adlo]

Good thinking Andy

[Bruce]

Burning now. There is a definite guitar-heavy theme to the the mix.

[AndyP]

I could chop and change it forever, so I'll just make a cut of it now.

[AndyP]

AndyP, Courty and Bruce CDs express posted to the WA boys. Enjoy!

I've been giving Courty's and Bruce's discs a listen to over the last couple of days.

[adlo]

Thanks for the update.

Bruce, can you send through an address??

[Courty]

Here's my tracklist (with clips where possible) for anyone who's interested.

Intro: I've tried to stick with mostly Aussie artists as I reckon we have fantasticly talented and diverse homegrown artists, many of which don't get the exposure they deserve on the international airwaves.
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Custom Kings - Up Late (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUo0Zkm8i4c): I came across these guys when they were the support act on one of The Cat Empire's australian tours. A seemingly undiscovered band with eclectic style.

Lovers Electric - Honey (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5DV4BJDdx8): I don't know much about Lovers Electric other than they are Australian and are a husband & wife duo. Nice track to introduce themselves, though.

Sneaky Sound System - Where Do I Begin: I gotta admit, I'm a sucker for a catchy pop act, and SSS have proven themselves to be a fine example of said style. So much so, in my opinion, that I was just as excited to see these guys (as support act) as I was to see Robbie Williams last year. This track is a more mellow, mature offering from their latest album.

Cut Copy - Future (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdJWsh2zPuI): Another little known act (from Melbourne) who have been classified as Indie with a hint of Electro.

The Cat Empire - The Crowd: I love these guys. They are the best live act ever, bar none.

The Gossip - Standing In The Way Of Control (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4i_c7VU-IgE): This could almost be described as a cult hit, as it seemed to be huge in some circles, but never made a dint in the charts. The Gossip are a punk act from San Francisco or somewhere nearby.

Cut Copy - Hearts On Fire (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4SponDQDWw): Cut Copy remind me of Depeche Mode et al from the 80's, but with a slightly more recent model synth.

Grinspoon - Don't Change (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwIzt_h00Bg): A cover of the INXS track from a great Aussie rock band. I'm a fan of one band interpreting other bands music.

Queen/ AC/DC/ Outkast/ Led Zeppelin/ Prince/ The Beatles/ Snoop Dogg/ Crowded House - Rock In Black (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LrL5zSlW_s): Mashup artists get a bad wrap for simply recycling other peoples music and being unoriginal, but I beg to differ. I will agree that there are a lot of poor examples to wade through, but every once in a while you come across a gem like this one. It takes more than a computer and a few mp3's to make a good mashup. I have discovered a few mashup artists who are accomplished musicians in their own right. This guy (aka Go Home Productions) is one of the finest.

Muse - Knights Of Cydonia (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YygyHCRrKho): this could almost be classified as an instrumental, but is an awesome song to play loud when no one else is home.

Thirsty Merc - The Vision: This is a sleeper, but one of the highlights from their Slideshows album.

The Cat Empire - Down At The 303 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqONT9gzbLc): Hard to explain what I like about this song, but I dig it.

Hook N Sling - The Best Thing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf6GpLlJJnA): A remake of one of my favourite Boom Crash Opera tracks which is apparently tearing up the dance-floors across the country. Most of those kids wouldn't know the original. :roll:

Xavier Rudd - Let Me Be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS4K28T-eSY&feature=related): This guy is our very own Jack Johnson, but even more musically talented. I have seen a clip of this song performed live where he plays every instrument in one-man-band style (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R7HDvMlBps&feature=related). Quite amazing.

Willie Nelson/ U2/ M.A.R.R.S.: Another mashup from the other top exponent of the genre, Divide & Kreate. A lot of thought has obviously gone into matching these songs together.

Cut Copy - Out There On The Ice (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sI3tstEeY7g): A more uptempo track from Cut Copy, albeit still with a retro feel.

[adlo]

The Cat Empire - The Crowd: I love these guys. They are the best live act ever, bar none.



Massive call.

[Courty]

Massive call.

Maybe I should quantify that by saying: "they are the best live act that I have ever seen"

[Johnny Canuck]

Have I sent through my address? Too many logins when I'm half pissed adn I can't remember anything.

The Cat Empire? Huge fan. One band that I really want to see live!

I need to finish my disc. This is too hard!!!!! Trying to keep Canadian content to a minimum!

[adlo]

Maybe I should quantify that by saying: "they are the best live act that I have ever seen"
:)
Fair enough. Might have to check them out live. The only song I have ever heard was their first single, "Hello, Hello" or whatever it was, and hated it.

A lot of people seem to like them though, so maybe I need to give them a second chance.

[Jarro]

Trying to keep Canadian content to a minimum!

Rush
Tea Party

.. who else ????????? :-s

[Courty]

Rush
Tea Party

.. who else ????????? :-s

Celine Dion.... :lol:

[Jarro]

Celine Dion.... :lol:

Triumph

[adlo]

Bryan Adams

[Jarro]

The Hooters

[Bruce]

New Pornographers. - they made my mix.

[AndyP]

Courty, you forgot to mention the bonus tracks on your CD that you didn't do a writeup for. I'll reply to your post discussing your tracks soon.

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JC, we didn't get your address, but they all got sent to adlo anyway. He'll have to pass them on to you.

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As for my own playlist, I started trying to pick some more obscure stuff that peeps may not have heard of before, but in the end I decided that that wasn't reflecting me. My final playlist is a collection of songs/artists that I would listen to on a regular basis, so I guess you could say it's a bit of a CD made for myself. This means a fair bit of Pop, but I'm not ashamed of it.

I'll list my songs after adlo and JC get the CDs.

[Courty]

Courty, you forgot to mention the bonus tracks on your CD that you didn't do a writeup for.

They should all be there this time. I compared the list to the iTunes playlist to be sure.

[AndyP]

Yes, indeed they are. Thanks.

[Johnny Canuck]

Triumph

Jarro, every passing day I gain a little more respect for you.

If you want some good 80's Canadian rock, check out Honeymoon Suite, "Burning in Love" is their best offering!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_1AhimnRT0

Triumph had some great tracks, "Spellbound" still rocks!

I am still having a hard time comprehending that I can turn on the classic rock station in this country and hear Loverboy's "Turn Me Loose".

Jarro might also like Helix - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN14WuW22p8&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_oBjinZQ7k&feature=related

David Wilcox - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7vVeagH06c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw8S_Kv89IU&feature=related


Andy P, remembered that you were sending them to Adlo shortly after I posted. Stupid beers with the father in-law after work!

This disc is really tough for me as I listen to everything from the 60's to recent, and like every genre with the exception of country. I don't want to put too many older tracks on it, but I have been in a 90's alternative mode the last little while. I might have a few good songs that never made it to Aus to put on.

I'll throw a few Canadian tracks on. Looking through Youtube has brought about a few "classics".

[adlo]

Man, full points for effort.

I just mixed up some tracks from what I have been listening to over the past 12 months.

[AndyP]

Man, full points for effort.Courty puts us to shame, but I really appreciate the effort he has put in.

[adlo]

:smt038:smt038:smt038
Well done Courty.

I didn't want to go back through the archives... where to stop?

And Andy, kept a similar philosophy, things I would be happy to listen to. I figure that works. We'll see..... Although it wont work with Jarro, that I know.

[Courty]

Thanks guys. As far as my selection goes, every song is on my 'Playtime' playlist, which gets the most airtime on my stereo.

[Scottt]

'Playtime' :lol: that's nearly as bad as my iPod playlist called 'The Funky Shit' :lol:

[Johnny Canuck]

Hey Scott,

how's the uk treating you?

[Courty]

Bruce & AndyP: can you post a track-listing? I listened to both CDs today while driviing around at work. I'd like to know what some of the songs are.

[adlo]

Jarro, every passing day I gain a little more respect for you.

If you want some good 80's Canadian rock, check out Honeymoon Suite, "Burning in Love" is their best offering!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_1AhimnRT0

Triumph had some great tracks, "Spellbound" still rocks!

I am still having a hard time comprehending that I can turn on the classic rock station in this country and hear Loverboy's "Turn Me Loose".

Jarro might also like Helix - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN14WuW22p8&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_oBjinZQ7k&feature=related

David Wilcox - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7vVeagH06c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw8S_Kv89IU&feature=related


Andy P, remembered that you were sending them to Adlo shortly after I posted. Stupid beers with the father in-law after work!

This disc is really tough for me as I listen to everything from the 60's to recent, and like every genre with the exception of country. I don't want to put too many older tracks on it, but I have been in a 90's alternative mode the last little while. I might have a few good songs that never made it to Aus to put on.

I'll throw a few Canadian tracks on. Looking through Youtube has brought about a few "classics".
Johnny, have you heard of the Canadian band "Black Mountain"? If you have, are they any good?

[AndyP]

Bruce & AndyP: can you post a track-listing? I listened to both CDs today while driviing around at work. I'd like to know what some of the songs are.I was working on it today with youtube links. I was thinking of holding off until adlo received it, so the surprise wouldn't be ruined.
I'll put in a little rundown like you did too.

I think I only knew one of Bruce's songs.

[adlo]

Don't stress Andy, I'll close my eyes. If you have a listing, feel free to post it up.

[Bruce]

Close your eyes adlo.

1. Do What You Want - OK GO
2. Cold Hands (Warm Heart) - BRENDAN BENSON
3. The Laws Have Changed - NEW PORNOGRAPHERS
4. Take Me Home - JUNIPER LANE
5. Bright Future In Sales - FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE
6. Chicken Payback - THE BEES
7. Chips Ahoy - THE HOLD STEADY
8. Miracle Medicine - JASON FALKNER
9. New Mistake - JELLYFISH
10. Paper Doll - LOUIS XIV
11. Sister Surround - THE SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES
12. The Distance - CAKE
13. All For Swinging You Around - NEW PORNOGRAPHERS
14. Spit It Out - BRENDAN BENSON
15. Hypothesist - NOVILLERO
16. Time Is Running Out - MUSE
17. Common People - WILLIAM SHATNER

[adlo]

No stress Bruce, don't know most of those tracks.

[AndyP]

Intro
My playlist is a collection of songs/artists that I would listen to on a regular basis, so I guess you could say it's a bit of a CD made for myself. This means a fair bit of Pop, but I'm not ashamed of it. I didn't necessarily pick my favourite songs by each respective artist, but strong songs that may not have been hits.
One recurring theme of this list that I've noticed looking back, is blokes with falsetto voices. I don't know what that means......


1. She Kissed Me (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=z2xgvE2UL-Q) - Terence Trent D'Arby - Symphony Or Damn (1993)
Starts fast and keeps travelling at that pace. TTD is a talented artist, that appears to have gone a bit weird (like so many do).
2. High And Dry - Jacksoul - My Soul (2006)
I heard one of their songs using Pandora, and liked their sound and chased down an album. My Soul is a bunch of covers, and I had a trouble picking which was the best to put on the CD. Covers of Ashes to Ashes (Bowie) and 1979 (Smashing Pumpkins) were in and out of the playlist before settling on this one.
3. Buckingham Green (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=n-oYMsoCc1g) - Ween - The Mollusk (1997)
These guys produce a lot of kooky songs that make you wonder what drugs they're on (it's weed BTW), but they also have some high quality songs. This album had a nautical theme, and this particular song has some great guitar.
4. Black Sweat - Prince - 3121 (2006)
My favourite artist. I probably should have put two of his songs on, an old and a new. This track is a funky number from a more recent album.
5. Me, Myself And (I) (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=bBnihNlc-vI) - Darren Hayes - This Delicate Thing We've Made (2007)
A creative album that I wanted to grab something off. I really like the album.
6. Sunday Morning (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=EUqTH9e9sQU) - No Doubt - Tragic Kingdom (1995)
A band that seemed to change their sound successfully as time went by. This is from their breakthrough album.
7. Alright (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=rND8EqzxcA4) - Jamiroquai - Travelling Without Moving (1996)
Another artist where I had tonnes of songs to choose from. I regret not seeing them live when they last visited.
8. Play The Game (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=zaX0ffRRsFI)- Queen - Greatest Hits I (Song - 1980)
I love the start to the song, and Queen taking us on another journey in a song. More guitar.
9. Kiwi (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=IVXIg9osyEI) - Maroon 5 - It Won't Be Soon Before Long (2007)
I saw them this year and wasn't sure if they could pull off their songs live. They succeeded.
10. Hey Ya! (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=xrr81SRhp_s) - Outkast - Speakerboxxx / The Love Below (2003)
So damn catchy!
11. Believe (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=HGVqrPoRU6w) - Lenny Kravitz - Greatest Hits (Song - 1993)
Should be well known, but I love giving this one a good cranking.
12. Love My Way (Live) - Live - Secret Samadhi (Bonus Disc) (1997)
A good cover.
13. Superstition (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=_vDRbPci5K4) - Stevie Wonder - The Very Best Of Stevie Wonder (Song - 1972)
Time to put on your dancing shoes. A classic (older than me actually).
14. Your Disco Needs You (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=d4lPA5G0DOo) - Kylie Minogue - Light Years (2000)
I had to squeeze Kyles on here. Possibly the gayest song of them all. :mrgreen:
15. Thin Disguise (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=keClqEfYcAo) - Sneaky Sound System - Sneaky Sound System (2006)
Courty introduced me to them, and I haven't looked back. I attended their gig a couple of months ago and they were fantastic. I chose this song from the first album because it uses the male vocals (Daimon), which is lacking in the second album, instead of the female vocals (Connie) where all the hits seem to come from.
16. Close But No Cigar (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=ymzIkSpBxEI) - Weird Al Yankovic - Straight Outta Lynwood (2006)
Although the songs not hilarious, it's amusing. The main reason it was included is that I like it's sound (like Cake).
17. The Look (MTV Unplugged Version) (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=L-7kTUTjv4Y) - Roxette - Roxette: Rarities (Song - 1989)
Sing along. You know you want to.

Hopefully I'm not the only one that gets some enjoyment listening to these songs, even if it's only Bruce playing air guitar to a couple of tracks.

[adlo]

Good stuff Andy. I peeked. I am a big Jamiroquai/Stevie Wonder/Prince/Kravitz/Live fan. Maybe I have a falcetto thing too.....:-k

[Courty]

6. Chicken Payback - THE BEES

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sN48kxZut98

:mrgreen:

[adlo]

CDs arrived safe and sound thanks gents.

Johnny, how are you going with your CD? I am back at work next week and will send my CDs. If you can get yours finished I can send them with mine. Also, you can grab your CDs.

[Johnny Canuck]

I downloaded, sorry, obtained a few tracks I needed for it last night. I should hopefully get it finished this weekend or early next week at the latest.

I'll be buying some blanks tomorrow.

Next Sat. will be fine. I'll get us a good 4some with no Tiger.

[adlo]

Sounds good mate. It'll be sat fortnight (29/11). Tiger seemed OK, I'd just bring the earplugs, or talk up my own (non-existent) golf exploits.

[Johnny Canuck]

He can be ok, but I am over it at the moment. I'll set up a good 4ball.

The following weekend I am playing with one of the older guys, very nice man. You should join us too. Bring all 12 hybrids!

[adlo]

No worries Johnny. I was pretty tired of him after 9 holes and he wasn't even talkiing to me...

The following week should be fine too. Unless I make the final of the year-long matchplay event at my social club (which is unlikely). Will have to spend the next little bit severing the ties. I'll know by the 22nd what is happening for the 29th anyway.

And yes, I will bring my 2 (count 2, two, t-w-o) hybrids. And I will use them, alot.

If you are in doubt, http://www.ozgolf.net/forums/showthread.php?t=10983

[Johnny Canuck]

Hah!

I know what you mean about being able to hit a lot of shots with them. I went through a phase where I was using my hybrid for all shots that i would normally even hit my 4 and 5 irons for.

[adlo]

That is my current phase, unless I am flushing the long irons (which hasn't been the norm lately).

I did also ask you a music question.... funny that... in the music thread. Black Mountain?? Had a bit of a listen, wondering if you rate them? A little bit too much of the "psychedelic" vibe for me I think, but they seem to get pretty well reviewed.

[Johnny Canuck]

Black Mountain? Never heard of them. Will look into it though.

[adlo]

Apparently their second album is a finalist for the 2008 Polaris Music Prize (A Canadian thing?).

I have a copy of that album, if they interest you, you are welcome to a copy. Thought you might be curious, being a Canadian artist.

[adlo]

Have been listening through the CDs, thanks Courty/Bruce/AndyP.

Looks like this has worked out very well, so far we have a very diverse mix of music. I think our CDs should be heading out this week (see how JC is going).

If anyone else (any Ozgolfer) creates a playlist they think is a winner, feel free to post it here (ala Scottt's playlist).

[Courty]

I'll reply to your post discussing your tracks soon.

Ahem. :-k

[AndyP]

I haven't forgotten. What do you define as 'soon'? I'd count the rest of this year....

[Courty]

I haven't forgotten. What do you define as 'soon'? I'd count the rest of this year....

Sooner than that. :?

[adlo]

Are you looking for feedback Courty?

[AndyP]

Sooner than that. :?Those sorts of posts require time, and that's better done at work. :lol:

[AndyP]

Here's my tracklist (with clips where possible) for anyone who's interested.

Intro: I've tried to stick with mostly Aussie artists as I reckon we have fantasticly talented and diverse homegrown artists, many of which don't get the exposure they deserve on the international airwaves.
__________
You've certainly introduced me to a few artists who I would not have heard otherwise on both this CD and previously. Thanks.


Custom Kings - Up Late (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUo0Zkm8i4c): I came across these guys when they were the support act on one of The Cat Empire's australian tours. A seemingly undiscovered band with eclectic style.I'm not completely sold on this one. It's not too bad though.


Lovers Electric - Honey (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5DV4BJDdx8): I don't know much about Lovers Electric other than they are Australian and are a husband & wife duo. Nice track to introduce themselves, though.I really like this track, and would like to hear some more of them too.
For those that like it, visit www.loverselectric.com (http://www.loverselectric.com) for some more samples.


Sneaky Sound System - Where Do I Begin: I gotta admit, I'm a sucker for a catchy pop act, and SSS have proven themselves to be a fine example of said style. So much so, in my opinion, that I was just as excited to see these guys (as support act) as I was to see Robbie Williams last year. This track is a more mellow, mature offering from their latest album.As I've already said, I'm a big fan. I loved the gig I went to this year too. Not the song I would have chosen from the new album though. I think I would have chosen Lost in the Future.


Cut Copy - Future (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdJWsh2zPuI): Another little known act (from Melbourne) who have been classified as Indie with a hint of Electro. I certainly like some of their songs. Others I've been a bit meh.


The Cat Empire - The Crowd: I love these guys. They are the best live act ever, bar none. One of the better ones of theirs that I have heard, but I prefer the live version. I don't like all of their stuff though.


The Gossip - Standing In The Way Of Control (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4i_c7VU-IgE): This could almost be described as a cult hit, as it seemed to be huge in some circles, but never made a dint in the charts. The Gossip are a punk act from San Francisco or somewhere nearby.Good song, although I'm not sure I'd chase up anymore of their punk. I had heard it before, but I'm not sure where mostly.


Cut Copy - Hearts On Fire (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4SponDQDWw): Cut Copy remind me of Depeche Mode et al from the 80's, but with a slightly more recent model synth.Not a Depeche Mode fan, but I see what you mean. Sometimes the vocals have put me off a bit though. They might just require a few listens.


Grinspoon - Don't Change (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwIzt_h00Bg): A cover of the INXS track from a great Aussie rock band. I'm a fan of one band interpreting other bands music.Some people are too precious about music being covered. If a band does a good job of interpreting it and it's not a straight re-hash, then they should get plenty of credit.


Queen/ AC/DC/ Outkast/ Led Zeppelin/ Prince/ The Beatles/ Snoop Dogg/ Crowded House - Rock In Black (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LrL5zSlW_s): Mashup artists get a bad wrap for simply recycling other peoples music and being unoriginal, but I beg to differ. I will agree that there are a lot of poor examples to wade through, but every once in a while you come across a gem like this one. It takes more than a computer and a few mp3's to make a good mashup. I have discovered a few mashup artists who are accomplished musicians in their own right. This guy (aka Go Home Productions) is one of the finest.I'm still not big into mashups, but there are some good ones I've got off you.


Muse - Knights Of Cydonia (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YygyHCRrKho): this could almost be classified as an instrumental, but is an awesome song to play loud when no one else is home.Great track. I've even got the two boys banging their heads and playing air guitar in the back of the car for this one. What's the rest of Muse's stuff like?


Thirsty Merc - The Vision: This is a sleeper, but one of the highlights from their Slideshows album. Their albums are a bit better than I thought they would be.


The Cat Empire - Down At The 303 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqONT9gzbLc): Hard to explain what I like about this song, but I dig it.It doesn't do too much for me. I don't like that guys voice very much anyway.


Hook N Sling - The Best Thing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf6GpLlJJnA): A remake of one of my favourite Boom Crash Opera tracks which is apparently tearing up the dance-floors across the country. Most of those kids wouldn't know the original. :roll:I liked it.


Xavier Rudd - Let Me Be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS4K28T-eSY&feature=related): This guy is our very own Jack Johnson, but even more musically talented. I have seen a clip of this song performed live where he plays every instrument in one-man-band style (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R7HDvMlBps&feature=related). Quite amazing.I don't think I'd want to get the rest of his music, but I found this tune pretty catchy, and found myself singing it once quite a while after I'd heard it.


Willie Nelson/ U2/ M.A.R.R.S.: Another mashup from the other top exponent of the genre, Divide & Kreate. A lot of thought has obviously gone into matching these songs together. I like it, but I bet my U2 fan mate would hate it. They are sacred. :roll:


Cut Copy - Out There On The Ice (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sI3tstEeY7g): A more uptempo track from Cut Copy, albeit still with a retro feel.I might hunt down some more Cut Copy songs (and relisten to the ones I got rid of :oops:)

Thanks for the effort you put in to your playlist and writeup, Courty. As I mentioned in chat, our tastes have quite a bit of crossover.

[Scottt]

Thanks for the feedback on mine, f**kers.

[AndyP]

Thanks for sending out that CD.

[Scottt]

Touche. Though I did spend significant time posting links here...

[Courty]

Thanks for the feedback on mine, f**kers.


Thanks for sending out that CD.

:lol:

[adlo]

Still awaiting news on Johnny Canuck completing his CD. These Canadians don't move fast, do they. Eh?

[Johnny Canuck]

i am working on it right now. should be good to go by the end of the weekend.

[adlo]

Good stuff Johnny. Let me know when you are done and we can send these CDs off.

I have been smashing the AndyP/Courty/Bruce mixes. Will post up some thoughts soon.

[AndyP]

1. Do What You Want - OK GO
2. Cold Hands (Warm Heart) - BRENDAN BENSON
3. The Laws Have Changed - NEW PORNOGRAPHERS
4. Take Me Home - JUNIPER LANE
5. Bright Future In Sales - FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE
6. Chicken Payback - THE BEES
7. Chips Ahoy - THE HOLD STEADY
8. Miracle Medicine - JASON FALKNER
9. New Mistake - JELLYFISH
10. Paper Doll - LOUIS XIV
11. Sister Surround - THE SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES
12. The Distance - CAKE
13. All For Swinging You Around - NEW PORNOGRAPHERS
14. Spit It Out - BRENDAN BENSON
15. Hypothesist - NOVILLERO
16. Time Is Running Out - MUSE
17. Common People - WILLIAM SHATNER

I chucked this on in the car after dropping Courty off at the airport. And I thought it really rocked for what I got to listen to on the drive home, and seemed great to listen to from the get go. However, after picking it up again I started to get a bit worn out by all the rock. I also find after many listens, there are songs that I'll tend to skip, but only a few. Still there's plenty of good stuff on here that I have been introduced to. Thanks Bruce.

The best tracks for me, that I hadn't heard before, are 1, 2, 5 & 16. I almost had 'The Distance' on the CD I made up.

[adlo]

AndyP I know what you mean. I tend to listen to music in the car in short bursts whilst I drive between jobs. For this, I found Bruce's CD really good. But on longer trips I found it a bit too rock oriented. Nothing wrong with that though, I just like a change of tempo.

Bruce, I REALLY like the Brendan Benson stuff, and have looked into his CDs and also The Racontuers (which I had heard about but was unaware who was in it apart from the dude from the White Stripes.)

Another highlight was The New Pornographers. A band I had heard of but never listened to their music. Really like it, and will also check out more of their stuff.

Track 1 was also a standout. Track 6 was different, but also really cool. Cake was also a good inclusion.

For a mix that I had heard of very few tracks from, I thought this was a great mix. Thanks Bruce.

[Johnny Canuck]

I thought i had my disc done, but after a listen, I am removing two tracks, which will be replaced tonight. I'll be seeing Adlo on Sat and we'll put our discs together for the combined mailout.

JC

[adlo]

Yeah, after waiting for what has felt like years, I made a few changes from the original CD I sent to Scottt. Only removed one artist, but changed a few artists songs to different ones and changed a bit of the order, and am much happier with it (Sorry Scotttttttt).

[AndyP]

Since you've had all this extra time, I expect your CDs to be outstanding.

[Bruce]

It's true, there's no real journey on mine, more a pile of things that I think are 'good' and worth trying if you haven't already. Think of it as a sample pack.

[adlo]

Since you've had all this extra time, I expect your CDs to be outstanding.
Don't put me under too much pressure. Or they will get mysteriously lost in the post.

[razaar]

A Christmas favourite - Jingle Bells - Aussie version. Finally the song makes sense.
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=TzvQdcBTQmM

[AndyP]

I lasted 23 seconds.

[AndyP]

1 Signe - Eric Clapton (Unplugged) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYNbn1rHGwE)
2 Good Fortune - PJ Harvey (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPswnZolFGE)
3 So Says I - The Shins (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-P15e6NvtU)
4 This Year - Mountain Goats (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYCzDhaRV60)
5 Somebody I Used to Know - Elliot Smith (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIvBwGsxgBE)
6 Hibernate - Big Heavy Stuff
7 Jealousy - Sparkadia (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUif1Xzaze4)
8 Hamburgers - The Whitlams * (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3KK8onFXOg&feature=related)
9 Dirty Heart - Dallas Crane (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Di714ziaoQ)
10 Soldiers - You Am I (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uygubfWKVx0)
11 3 MCs & 1 DJ - The Beastie Boys (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT8YUB1Ym0A)
12 LDN - Lily Allen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB67guV1dGg)
13 Foundations - Kate Nash (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orACIBjHuI4)
14 Sunday Smilin' ** - Finley Quaye (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_Ezz-q9Gsk)
15 Fools Gold - The Stone Roses (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuPfbfJm2rc)
16 Revelate - The Frames *** (live version) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I_6GJzcDsA&feature=related)
17 Decent Days and Nights - The Futureheads (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfJMqUN0FCE)
18 Anyone Can Play Guitar - Radiohead (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BWHnNhGTKg)
19 Canada - Lazy Susan
20 Whatever Happened to Corey Haim? - The Thrills (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E_l82UqcLQ)
On the whole, it's not really my sort of music.
Some did nothing for me at all, some were okay, and a couple, Finley Quaye and The Thrills, I will chase up further.

[adlo]

OK folks, a long overdue update....

Johnny Canuck swears he is burning his CDs. His playlist has evolved into a double CD, which will hopefully reveal the most briliiantly thought out CDs of all time.

I know bugger all of the artists he is talking about, but it sounds like he has worked and re-worked this thing. No pressure Johnny Canuck :mrgreen:

I have spent the past few days making a second CD too. Have spent the past week of holidays chasing up some new music, much of which sounds promising.

So, you should have two WA double CDs on their way soon.:smt020

PS: Dont make a liar out of me JC :^o

[AndyP]

So by the time we get it, it will be a triple CD?

[adlo]

Don't ask me, I'll just match whatever Johnny Canuck comes up with. Better be a masterpiece.

[Johnny Canuck]

MAte, caught a couple awesome acts at Southbound yesterday. Some new material. I am sooooo confused!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[adlo]

Oh dear. Looks like a 4 CD mix due late '09!!!

[Johnny Canuck]

1st CD done. Burning copies as I type. Managed to limit to one disc, for now. What is the final tally on copies needed?

The Cat Empire. Caught them live. Extremely disappointed. It was not a good showing from them. They even managed to stuff up "The Chariot", which is my favorite song of theirs.

[Johnny Canuck]

One last thing. Aldo, I'll be depending on you and your 12 hybrids in our better ball tomorrow. too late here, i'm stuffed. going to be rough going on yesterdays 4 hours of sleep and tonights effort.

[Scottt]

Cazn you post a tracklisting on here for my benefit, JC?

[adlo]

JC, I had a late one too, so please.... no pressure.
I have a double disc done, so I will just stick with that. Tally should be 4 discs, but make 5.

Scottt, would be happy to send you a copy of all of the CDs if you want, surely it wouldn't be that costly to send to the UK?

[Scottt]

Let me know how much it is and I'll transfer you some cash. I've still got money in my Aussie account, so it'll be easy as.

Am enjoying listening to The Honorary Title and La Rocca from your disc.

PM me when they're all done and I'll give you my address.

[adlo]

No worries Scottt, will do.

What's with the Martin Freeman avatar? Is everyone in the UK still in love with The Office?

[Scottt]

No worries Scottt, will do.

What's with the Martin Freeman avatar? Is everyone in the UK still in love with The Office?


Nah, just me...

Actually, I have been viewing the forums at work, so I turned avs and sigs off a few weeks back and had completely forgotten I had that as my av.

He is a brilliant actor though.

[adlo]

Good actor, no doubt. And The Office.... dear me, greatest comedy of all time. I have never watched a show with such perfectly constructed scenes full of amazing and cringing dialogue, and well acted too. Gold.

[adlo]

OK, Qld boys, Johnny Canuck has burnt his CDs, and went back to a one CD format.

I have stuck with a double disc, 38 songs of passion.

We will get them in the post this week.

[Courty]

Yay! 8)

[adlo]

Hope you like them. Looks like they will be quite different, apart from one song we both had on our CDs, but I changed that song since the original version I sent Scottt anyway.

[AndyP]

I'll believe it when I receive the package.

[adlo]

I'll believe it when I receive the package.
:mrgreen:

Don't be cynical Andy

[Johnny Canuck]

Cazn you post a tracklisting on here for my benefit, JC?
Will do very soon, but we'll send you the disc over to the UK. Before we send them, I'll burn you a couple of hip hop discs as well.

[Scottt]

Sweet. Thanks heaps.

[Courty]

*cough cough* ;)

[AndyP]

Haven't you got yours yet, Courty?

[Courty]

Nope. :cry:

[adlo]

We both have our discs burnt, and Johnny Canuck has now grabbed some parcels from work to post in, but we haven't seen each other in 2 weeks. Will see each other tomorrow and will get it sussed.

Sorry guys.

[adlo]

Well Johnny Canuck, can we put these guys out of their misery and confirm the CDs are en-route?

[Johnny Canuck]

Discs are in the envelopes, sealed, ready to go. They're in Expresspost envelopes, so they'll need to be dropped at the post office. I will try and get my wife to do it for me tomorrow as I'll be working from home. I'll drop a line when they are officially in the mail.

[AndyP]

I just wet my pants with excitement.


Thanks guys!

[Bruce]

I hope mine doesn't melt over the weekend.

[Scottt]

Awesome news! Need my address then?

[Johnny Canuck]

PM me your address Scott. When I get your other discs done, I'll send them.

[adlo]

Johnny, burn me a hip hop disc too. Don't know your tracklist but I am assuming which tracks are Atmosphere on your OZGOLF playlist, and they are sweet. Also keen to hear some Roots and Beastie Boys (you swore you knew their good stuff).

[adlo]

AndyP, have you ever listened to Maxwell? I think you would like him based on your disc. Not as poppy as some of your tracks, but I am pretty convinced you would like him.

If you are unfamiliar, start with "Urban Hang Suite".

[AndyP]

I can't say that I have heard of him/them, but I'll give it a go. Thanks.

[adlo]

Maxwell is a him, has more of an R&B/soul angle, but fits your bill. All 3 albums are very good, but Urban Hang Suite is a good starting point.
I would also recommend Brand new heavies.
And maybe D'Angelo "Brown Sugar". Again a bit more R&B, but you do like a quality falcetto :)

[AndyP]

The three WA discs have finally arrived. Ryan Adams is the best, Jerry, the best. ;)

[Johnny Canuck]

I'm in the process of putting my second disc together already. It should be ready by next winter.

In all seriousness, I'll send it through as soon as it's done.

[Johnny Canuck]

Scottt, I'll be working on yours this weekend. Do you need individual Cds, or am I better making folders on an MP3 disc?

[adlo]

Good to hear AndyP. I was not sure whether my alter ego was ever going to send those discs.

[AndyP]

I thought you guys were only a few hours behind, not a few months. I'll give those discs a good listen over the next few weeks. There is definitely plenty of music that I've never heard before.

[Johnny Canuck]

They would have arrived a couple of weeks earlier if Aldo and I had crossed paths sooner.

[adlo]

AndyP, my first disc was finished moons ago. I sent it to Scotttt before he left for the UK?!?

It did change a little bit over the last few months, through boredom.

[Bruce]

I got mine yesterday.

I think I only recognise about 15% of the tracks so I look forward to giving them a bit of a bash.

[adlo]

Glad to hear they are arriving safe and unmelted.
Dunno if Courty has his?

I will post some thoughts on the discs from Bruce/Courty and AndyP soon.

[Johnny Canuck]

Me too.

I wouldn't really let myself listen to the discs until mine were sent - I purposely didn't ask Aldo for them, felt it was a little unfair.

A few tracks have stood out so far, I like the first Cut Copy song on Courty's disc, as well as the Juniper Lane song on Bruce's.

Will give them some heavy rotation next week for a full review.

[Courty]

Glad to hear they are arriving safe and unmelted.
Dunno if Courty has his?

Got them today, thanks guys. 8)

[Scottt]

So I should be listening for a knock at the door then?

Adlo, what changed on your disc?

[Johnny Canuck]

Scottt, I'll be working on yours this weekend. Do you need individual Cds, or am I better making folders on an MP3 disc?

Scott, we'll try this again.

[Scottt]

Didn't see that. MP3s are fine, cos I'll be listening on my iPod anyway. Cheers.

[adlo]

So I should be listening for a knock at the door then?

Adlo, what changed on your disc?
I will post my playlists as soon as I find them.

[adlo]

DISC1
1. See the World: THE KOOKS
2. A-Punk: VAMPIRE WEEKEND
3. Magick: RYAN ADAMS
4. Don’t Forget Sister: LOW VS. DIAMOND
5. When the World Ends: DAVE MATTHEWS BAND
6. Bless My Soul: POWDERFINGER
7. Eyes While Open: LA ROCCA
8. The Sloganeer: Paradise: ME’SHELL NDEGEOCELLO
9. One I Love: COLDPLAY
10. Lit Up: THE NATIONAL
11. This City’s Summer: THE HONORARY TITLE
12. Leaving So Soon: KEANE
13. Keep the Car Running: ARCADE FIRE.
14. King in The Making: AQUARIUM RESCUE UNIT
15. Good Love is on the Way: JOHN MAYER.
16. You’re The World To Me: DAVID GRAY
17. Extraordinary: DAVE MANN COLLECTIV
18. Everybody Knows: RYAN ADAMS
19. Half Speed: LA ROCCA
20. Fast as You Can: FIONA APPLE

[adlo]

DISC 2
1. Consoler of the Lonely: THE RACONTUERS
2. Sequestered In Memphis: THE HOLD STEADY
3. Albert Goes West: NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS
4. People Lead: BEN HARPER
5. I’m Diggin’ You (Like an Old Soul Record): ME’SHELL NDEGEOCELLO
6. Wandering Eye: FAT FREDDY’S DROP
7. Better Than This: KEANE
8. Golden Age: TV ON THE RADIO
9. Greyhound Bus Station: PLUSH
10. Grounds For Divorce: ELBOW
11. Strange Times: THE BLACK KEYS
12. Energy Spirit: LIAM FINN
13. Your Protector: FLEET FOXES
14. Memories and Dust: JOSH PYKE
15. Sing Song Sung: LA ROCCA
16. Down To The Market: THE KOOKS
17. Tear Drop: NEWTON FAULKNER
18. Skinny Love: BON IVER
19. Century Eyes: SHEARWATER

[adlo]

Johnny Canuck, any intentions of posting a playlist so I know what I am listening to?

[Johnny Canuck]

Ahhhh. Right. I printed one out that I sent to everyone, I forgot that you didn't have one. I'll either post it tomorrow, or email you a copy.

[adlo]

Don't let it take a year JC

[Bruce]

Better Than This is my new favourite song.

[adlo]

Really?

How close are people to posting some thoughts?

I have some thoughts on the discs and am happy to post, but would like to do so when everyone feels ready to generate some discussion.

[AndyP]

I'm not, but don't let that stop you. I gave JC's a good run in the car yesterday though.

[AndyP]

I'm starting to get some notes together for your discs, lads. How are you going? Aldo has been promising his review for months now.

I don't know how you guys find or have the time to listen to all this music.

[adlo]

I'm starting to get some notes together for your discs, lads. How are you going? Aldo has been promising his review for months now.

I don't know how you guys find or have the time to listen to all this music.
:mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen:

I am ready but was not filled with confidence by the lack of enthusiasm shown by others when I mentioned the reviews.

Also gave me a bit more time re: JC's disc. He still has not given me a tracklist either!

[AndyP]

I am ready but was not filled with confidence by the lack of enthusiasm shown by others when I mentioned the reviews.It was probably another case of 'believe it when we see it'.

I'd take a really bad review on my CD.

[adlo]

It was probably another case of 'believe it when we see it'.

I'd take a really bad review on my CD.
Tough crowd.

It is a shame to see that JC's tardiness has rubbed off and ruined my reputation too :(

[Johnny Canuck]

i'll get u the tracklist tomorrow. saved at work.

[AndyP]

I have been smashing the AndyP/Courty/Bruce mixes. Will post up some thoughts soon.

Of course, we are all still waiting on Jarro's CD.....

[adlo]

Of course, we are all still waiting on Jarro's CD.....
Now you are getting cheeky with the Aldo....
And yeah, hang your crap on Jarro.

[Scottt]

Still nothing in my mail box WA boys :D

[Johnny Canuck]

Life is very busy with two kids and club champs on. I'll try and get something completed this week. I have a copy of my 1st OzGolf disc burned, just need to put together a few others.

[Scottt]

:lol: No rush Johnny. I just love whinging.

[Johnny Canuck]

:lol: No rush Johnny. I just love whinging.

You're living in the right place.

[adlo]

You're living in the right place.
How is that email going?

[Johnny Canuck]

Good.



Johnny Canuck’s OzGolf Disc


Life, love, stress and setbacks
1. LOTION – The Greenskeepers – A pretty obscure band, but I love the "Silence of the Lambs" theme to the song. The band name also related to golf so I had to include it
2. SHELTER – Bedouin Soundclash - No matter ehow many times I try to describe their music, I can't put these guys into a genre. A cool small town Canadian band.
3. SISTER – The Nixons – A classic 90’s track that never would have made it across the oceans.
4. NAÏVE – The Kooks – One of my favourite “new” bands. I caught them live about a month ago and wasn’t disappointed.
5.YESTERDAY – Atmosphere - There probably aren't a lot of hip hop fans here, but Atmosphere is much different to any other hip hop band you'll find. A white kid from Minnesota that raps about everyday life, not guns, drugs and cars. Very good lyrics. This song is a dedication, with a little twist at the end. I finlly caught them live a month ago and they finsihed their set with this.
6. THE SEED 2.0 – The Roots ft. Cody Chessnutt - The Roots were voted one of the top live acts of all time. I' was going to see for myself in Feb but the f*ckers cancelled.
7. BADFISH/BOSS DJ – Jack Johnson - I am a big Sublime fan and a big JJ fan (I like his early stuff much better). JJ performing Sublime? A must for my disc.
8. MUSIC MY ROCK – Bedouin Soundclash - If you want good background music with people over, their discs are what the doctor ordered. Most women like it to, sogood much to play when the other half is around. Much better than listening to her (or Andy P’s) JT.
9. THREE PISTOLS – The Tragically Hip - The Canadian version of Powderfinger. Awesome live shows. The lead singer is known for launching into full on stories in the middle of songs , that are actually quite good.
10. BAD APPLE – David Wilcox - Canadian guitar legend. Jarro would definitely like his stuff. His "Over 60 minutes with David Wilcox disc" is worth a download.
11. DON’T WALK AWAY EILEEN – Sam Roberts - Another Canadian contribution. Kind of an up and comer on the Canadian rock scene.
12. RIVER BELOW – Billy Talent - I used to work with the guitarist back in a warehouse in Canada. I was super surprised to see how big they have got. "New rock" feel, which I am not a huge fan of, but I really dig this song.
13. ALWAYS WHERE I NEED TO BE – The Kooks - There is a great acoustic version of this on the net that almost made the cut in place of this version.
14. MY MY – 7 Mary 3 - Another 90's track that I love that probably never made it over here. Their debut album was awesome, sold well and then they kind of disappeared.
15. INFECTED – Bad Religion - Punk rock legends. This is my favorite song of theirs.
16. SYMBOLISTIC WHITE WALLS – Matthew Good Band - MGB has become one of the bigger Canadian acts. This is off his first album, a good track.
17. ENEMY – Days of the New - I was never a big fan of this song when it came out, but for some reason I have really started to like it recently. There are so many different levels to this song, I love the melodic part around the 2:30 mark and the acoustic ending is beautiful.
18. PAINTING – Atmosphere - Another Atmosphere track. I am a big fan of imagery in music and this song fills my head with pictures.
19. BEAUTIFUL DISASTER – 311 - I go through phases with the band. This is one of my favourite tracks, a little older, but still good.
20. POOL SHARK – Sublime - A short but sweet song about his heroin addiction. "One day I'm gonna lose the war". Unfortunately, Bradley was right.
21. NUTSHELL – Alice in Chains - One of my favourite and virtually unknown AIC songs. I'll be catching them live (minus Layne) in March.
22. THE HOCKEY GAME – Stompin’ Tom Connors - Canada's version of Rolf Harris, minus the stupid board. What better to sing about than our national game?

[adlo]

Cheers JC

[Jarro]

Of course, we are all still waiting on Jarro's CD.....



And yeah, hang your crap on Jarro.

:roll:

I'm sure you guys really don't wanna hear what i listen too.

[Johnny Canuck]

:roll:

I'm sure you guys really don't wanna hear what i listen too.

You know that I do. I'll even let you throw in one Dream Theatre track!

[adlo]

:roll:

I'm sure you guys really don't wanna hear what i listen too.
Any Ryan Adams in there?

[AndyP]

:roll:

I'm sure you guys really don't wanna hear what i listen too.
I thought it was pretty obvious that we are all open to hearing new or old stuff that we may not have heard before. Even if it is added to the 'never to be played again' list.

[Johnny Canuck]

or hasn't been heard since the 80's.

[AndyP]

Mr Aldo, is there any chance of you re-posting your song lists with comments included?

[adlo]

You mean the one I sent with the discs?

[AndyP]

Uh-huh.

[adlo]

Disc 1:


I thought it best to stick with tunes I have been listening to lately (past year or so). So here goes, I hope you enjoy it:

1. See the World: THE KOOKS- I was really impressed with The Kooks debut CD. Short, catchy tunes.
2. A-Punk: Vampire Weekend- A recent find, an interesting sound and CD.
3. Magick: Ryan Adams- A rockier Ryan Adams track from his very recent album, Cardinology.
4. Don’t Forget Sister: LOW VS. DIAMOND- Know nothing about these guys, just heard them recently and thought it sounded good. There is a Geoff Buckley-esque sound to the lead singer, which I like.
5. When the World Ends: DAVE MATTHEWS BAND- Very hard to pick out 1 DMB track, so tried to choose something that flowed with the rest of the play list.
6. Bless My Soul: POWDERFINGER- I am a massive Powderfinger fan. Good Aussie rock is hard to beat. Even though this song featured on their Best Of, I never had it until recently. Great track.
7. Eyes While Open: LA ROCCA- I would have to say this band out of Ireland is the best band nobody has ever heard of. Great song writing. They have some great rock tunes as well as some phenomenal ballads. This is from their first CD, “The Truth”.
8. The Sloganeer: Paradise: ME’SHELL NDEGEOCELLO- Me’shell is an amazing artist. Regarded as one of the best bass players alive today, she has released such diverse music. From Hip-Hop albums (Cookie, Plantation Lullabies), to soul albums (Bitter), dub/funk (Comfort Woman) and even Modern Jazz (The Spirit Music Jamia). Rolling Stone called Cookie “the album that Price has been trying to make for the past decade”. This track is off her most recent CD. She is a bit of a tripper, the lyrics in this track talk about religious fundamentalism. Mmmmm, heavy.
9. One I Love: COLDPLAY- A quality B side from a band I rate very highly.
10. Lit Up: THE NATIONAL- Another recent find. They are generally pretty mellow, but grabbed one of their more upbeat tracks.
11. This City’s Summer: THE HONORARY TITLE- Another artist I know nothing about. Stumbled on their CD recently and liked a few of the tracks.
12. Leaving So Soon: KEANE- Keane’s second CD is by far their best. I could have chosen many tracks. I hope this one works.
13. Keep the Car Running: ARCADE FIRE- This CD was raved about by critics. I wasn’t overly impressed, but enjoyed a few tracks, like this one.
14. King in The Making: AQUARIUM RESCUE UNIT- ARU are essentially a “jam” band. Top shelf muso’s. However, some of their sub 8 minute tracks are good listening. Also, gives me bragging rights for the only play list with a flute solo J
15. Good Love is on the Way: JOHN MAYER- Another top quality singer/songwriter and an excellent guitarist. This song is a live show staple. It was recorded for CONTINUUM, but Mayer admitted it didn’t fit the flow of the CD and had to cut it. I respect that, as it would have been one of the better songs on the CD. However, it emerged as a B side on a Limited Edition EP.
16. You’re The World To Me: DAVID GRAY- A hugely underrated artist and excellent live performer. This track was a recent single from his Greatest Hits CD, which I bought for the 2 new tracks. I hate how they suck me in.
17. Extraordinary: DAVE MANN COLLECTIVE- A Fremantle native, Dave Mann is another quality singer/songwriter in the local Blues’n’Roots scene. I am always disappointed that his studio recordings cannot match his live shows, but all the more credit for sounding great live.
18. Everybody Knows: RYAN ADAMS- A bit too country for most, but I think this guy is a great songwriter, and I really dig this track.
19. Half Speed: LA ROCCA- A track from their very recent sophomore album “OK, Okay”. A mellow CD, but still top quality stuff
20. Fast as You Can: FIONA APPLE- Another underrated artist. Many of the fans of her debut CD did not like her second album “When the Pawn….” However, I love an artist who can change their sound and pull it off. “When the Pawn….” got under my skin and for months I listened to it almost exclusively. This track was one of the singles from that CD.

[adlo]

Disc 2

Apart from a few tracks, this CD is made with very recent additions to my music library.
1. Consoler of the Lonely: THE RACONTUERS- Jack White & Brendan Benson (I know who this guy is now thanks Bruce) make an interesting duo, and some pretty interesting tracks too.
2. Sequestered In Memphis: THE HOLD STEADY- Good rock music with some witty lyrics. A good CD.
3. Albert Goes West: NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS- Have never listened to much Nick Cave until this CD was forced upon me by a mate. Takes a while to grow on you, but it is an excellent album and well worth the praise it has received.
4. People Lead: BEN HARPER- Have revisited some old Ben Harper of late. His first 3 albums are amongst my all time favourites.
5. I’m Diggin’ You (Like an Old Soul Record): ME’SHELL NDEGEOCELLO- I have said enough about Me’Shell. This track is from her first CD, Plantation Lullabies. Hearing something like this in the mid-90’s blew my mind.
6. Wandering Eye: FAT FREDDY’S DROP- These guys are huge in NZ. Very cruisey. Saw them live on New Years Day and had a great time. A 9 piece band with vocals, drums, 2 guitars, 3 horns and 2 on turntables/effects. Nice mix.
7. Better Than This: KEANE- This is from Keane’s newest CD. They have obviously been listening to a lot of 80’s pop, and this track is laden with Bowies “Ashes to Ashes”, but it is pretty easy, upbeat listening.
8. Golden Age: TV ON THE RADIO- This track is like the offspring of 80’s Bowie and 90’s Prince.
9. Greyhound Bus Station: PLUSH- A small scale production, this CD was found trawling the web. It is excellent.
10. Grounds For Divorce: ELBOW- Another recent find. Again, mainly mellow stuff on this CD, but this is an upbeat number. (Recently heard on Top Gear)
11. Strange Times: THE BLACK KEYS- I like these guys in small doses.
12. Energy Spirit: LIAM FINN- Son of Neil Finn, Liam Finn is a great artist/songwriter in his own right.
13. Your Protector: FLEET FOXES- One of the great finds of 2008 for me, this is a brilliant album. Not a sound for everyone, and pretty mellow, but real top quality stuff.
14. Memories and Dust: JOSH PYKE- Another dose of folky singer/songwriter stuff.
15. Sing Song Sung: LA ROCCA- Taken from their first CD. Can’t say enough about how good these guys are.
16. Down To The Market: THE KOOKS- Love these guys.
17. Tear Drop: NEWTON FAULKNER- Pretty average album, but I found this cover version interesting. I love this Massive Attack track.
18. Skinny Love: BON IVER- Another mellow folk track. Hmmm, a trend emerges. Recorded over a 4 month period, isolated in a remote cabin it is a raw, but quality CD.
19. Century Eyes: SHEARWATER- I heard a lot of good things about this CD and I have only just started listening to it. Thought I would throw on a sample.

[AndyP]

Thanks mate. I imported the songs into iTunes and don't have the CDs with me in Katherine. It should help for review comments.

Plus it was an excuse to get you to post in this thread.

[adlo]

Thanks mate. I imported the songs into iTunes and don't have the CDs with me in Katherine. It should help for review comments.

Plus it was an excuse to get you to post in this thread.
Why?

No worries.

[AndyP]

While you are in here you could post a review or two.

[adlo]

He he. No worries, just doing some work at the moment. If I can get it finished shortly I will get cracking.

[adlo]

Looking for the piece of paper I scribbled my thoughts on. Can't find it. Bastard.

[adlo]

Intro
My playlist is a collection of songs/artists that I would listen to on a regular basis, so I guess you could say it's a bit of a CD made for myself. This means a fair bit of Pop, but I'm not ashamed of it. I didn't necessarily pick my favourite songs by each respective artist, but strong songs that may not have been hits.
One recurring theme of this list that I've noticed looking back, is blokes with falsetto voices. I don't know what that means......


1. She Kissed Me (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=z2xgvE2UL-Q) - Terence Trent D'Arby - Symphony Or Damn (1993)
Starts fast and keeps travelling at that pace. TTD is a talented artist, that appears to have gone a bit weird (like so many do).
2. High And Dry - Jacksoul - My Soul (2006)
I heard one of their songs using Pandora, and liked their sound and chased down an album. My Soul is a bunch of covers, and I had a trouble picking which was the best to put on the CD. Covers of Ashes to Ashes (Bowie) and 1979 (Smashing Pumpkins) were in and out of the playlist before settling on this one.
3. Buckingham Green (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=n-oYMsoCc1g) - Ween - The Mollusk (1997)
These guys produce a lot of kooky songs that make you wonder what drugs they're on (it's weed BTW), but they also have some high quality songs. This album had a nautical theme, and this particular song has some great guitar.
4. Black Sweat - Prince - 3121 (2006)
My favourite artist. I probably should have put two of his songs on, an old and a new. This track is a funky number from a more recent album.
5. Me, Myself And (I) (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=bBnihNlc-vI) - Darren Hayes - This Delicate Thing We've Made (2007)
A creative album that I wanted to grab something off. I really like the album.
6. Sunday Morning (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=EUqTH9e9sQU) - No Doubt - Tragic Kingdom (1995)
A band that seemed to change their sound successfully as time went by. This is from their breakthrough album.
7. Alright (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=rND8EqzxcA4) - Jamiroquai - Travelling Without Moving (1996)
Another artist where I had tonnes of songs to choose from. I regret not seeing them live when they last visited.
8. Play The Game (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=zaX0ffRRsFI)- Queen - Greatest Hits I (Song - 1980)
I love the start to the song, and Queen taking us on another journey in a song. More guitar.
9. Kiwi (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=IVXIg9osyEI) - Maroon 5 - It Won't Be Soon Before Long (2007)
I saw them this year and wasn't sure if they could pull off their songs live. They succeeded.
10. Hey Ya! (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=xrr81SRhp_s) - Outkast - Speakerboxxx / The Love Below (2003)
So damn catchy!
11. Believe (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=HGVqrPoRU6w) - Lenny Kravitz - Greatest Hits (Song - 1993)
Should be well known, but I love giving this one a good cranking.
12. Love My Way (Live) - Live - Secret Samadhi (Bonus Disc) (1997)
A good cover.
13. Superstition (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=_vDRbPci5K4) - Stevie Wonder - The Very Best Of Stevie Wonder (Song - 1972)
Time to put on your dancing shoes. A classic (older than me actually).
14. Your Disco Needs You (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=d4lPA5G0DOo) - Kylie Minogue - Light Years (2000)
I had to squeeze Kyles on here. Possibly the gayest song of them all. :mrgreen:
15. Thin Disguise (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=keClqEfYcAo) - Sneaky Sound System - Sneaky Sound System (2006)
Courty introduced me to them, and I haven't looked back. I attended their gig a couple of months ago and they were fantastic. I chose this song from the first album because it uses the male vocals (Daimon), which is lacking in the second album, instead of the female vocals (Connie) where all the hits seem to come from.
16. Close But No Cigar (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=ymzIkSpBxEI) - Weird Al Yankovic - Straight Outta Lynwood (2006)
Although the songs not hilarious, it's amusing. The main reason it was included is that I like it's sound (like Cake).
17. The Look (MTV Unplugged Version) (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=L-7kTUTjv4Y) - Roxette - Roxette: Rarities (Song - 1989)
Sing along. You know you want to.

Hopefully I'm not the only one that gets some enjoyment listening to these songs, even if it's only Bruce playing air guitar to a couple of tracks.
AndyP, as you are so eager......
Already a big Jamiroquai/Stevie Wonder/Live/Prince/Queen/Kravitz fan, so half the album is a no brainer.

Good choice of Jamiroquai/Stevie songs.

Weird choice of Live song, but decent. I'm a bit over "Believe" by Kravitz these days. The Prince song was OK, but his new stuff just can't live up to his prime (which for me is Come/Love Symbol/NPG albums). Also not sold on the Queen track, but respect for a interesting choice.

Hey Ya is a great song, no surprises there.
Sunday Morning is also the only No Doubt song I ever liked, but it is a great song to turn up loud.

The Jacksoul song was a standout and I would be keen to hear that full album.

Weird Al Yankovic definitely sounded like Cake. Pretty good song, and lyrics are classic. Never really listened to his stuff though. Might be worth a listen.

TT Darby, Ween, Maroon 5 and Sneaky Sound System are all OK, but nothing too exciting for me.

Tracks that I didn't enjoy: 5 & 14. Too poppy.

AndyP, I think our tastes overlap a bit, but your tastes venture more into the world of pop that mine.

Overall, a CD I could listen to, but nothing I can really sink my teeth into.

Your mate, Aldo.

[Courty]

AndyP, as you are so eager......
Already a big Jamiroquai/Stevie Wonder/Live/Prince/Queen/Kravitz fan, so half the album is a no brainer.

blah blah blah

Your mate, Aldo.

Don't stop now, you have at least one more to review. ;)

[adlo]

Don't stop now, you have at least one more to review. ;)
It was getting late.
Will post review on yours and Bruce's this afternoon.

JC's is still getting a few listens, so will wait to review that one.

[Scottt]

I'm feeling utterly forsaken, fellas.

The postman looks at my puppy dog eyes when he strolls by and just says "not today, Scotty". :lol:

[AndyP]

I gave you feedback, but you didn't give feedback to my feedback.

[Courty]

Johnny Canuck's OZgolf Disc

A couple of cool tracks on this one, most notably 'Naive' by The Kooks, 'Yesterday' by Atmosphere & 'Music My Rock' by Bedouin Soundclash, but otherwise the rest kind of blended in together. I think I simply crave a bit more variety in sound than what this selection offers. That's not to say that any of these songs are bad, I think they're all a bit too similar in their makeup for me to get much enjoyment out of.

I think to truly appreciate them more, I need to listen to them some more to give them more time to sink in.

[adlo]

I'm feeling utterly forsaken, fellas.

The postman looks at my puppy dog eyes when he strolls by and just says "not today, Scotty". :lol:
Had it been in disc format, you'd have some comment s by now.
I will try to have another listen and give a review.

Better review Courty/Bruce first though.

[Courty]

Adlo's Disc 1

The opening track by The Kooks didn't inspire me much, but the Vampire Weekend track got me rockin' (is that what you call 'Ska'? )
Then came my much anticipated first listen to a Ryan Adams track ever. I have one word... Meh. Maybe I believed the hype and expected too much.
I'll agree with the Powderfinger comments, and I agree that 'Bless My Soul' is one of their 'Best Of'.
Coldplay are an interesting animal. I like their sound in general, but they have tried to use the same formula with too much of their recent stuff. It's as though they've tried to make every track sound like an epic. Some hit, but some miss. This one was a miss, IMO.
The Keane track is one I already have. I've got 2 of their albums 'Under The Iron Sea', and 'Hopes And Fears'. It's not a track I remember listening too before, but I certainly liked it this time around and will probably put some more Keane stuff into my playlists.
The ARU song was pretty good, but the flute solo sounded like the soundtrack from a chick flick. :p

Any that I didn't mention can all be put in the category of 'not much to write home about'.

[Scottt]

I gave you feedback, but you didn't give feedback to my feedback.

I haven't heard any discs, Andy. Other than the one Adlo sent me back in October before I left Aus.

[Scottt]

Had it been in disc format, you'd have some comment s by now.
I will try to have another listen and give a review.

Better review Courty/Bruce first though.

See above. I was referring to not receiving the merchandise!

[adlo]

OK, regardless of my thoughts on this disc one thing is for certain, Courty makes a mean playlist. Well put together and a good mix of tunes.

I think we listen to very different music, but I enjoyed most of the music on this CD.

As said previously I am not a Cat Empire fan. I didn't enjoy the first track that much, but Down at the 303 was much better. Funky and enjoyable.

The major highlights were the Thirsty Merc and Cut Copy tracks.
The Grinspoon track was a good inclusion too.

I enjoyed all the other songs except Muse, it seems I just can't get into these guys. Lord knows, I have tried.

The mash ups were interesting, and good. I doubt I would listen to them all the time though.

This music would be more of the music I would listen to if I was having a gathering or a party. Upbeat pop music, without being too poppy (except the Xavier Rudd track- much more folk than pop).

[Courty]

Adlo's Disc 2

I've never like Nick Cave, so I skipped that one completely (no offense ;))
I was expecting something a bit more from Ben Harper, not one of his best offerings, IMO.
Fat Freddy's Drop produce a sound that I'm found of. I love a band with a large ensemble that means they can vary their sound. I'll definitely be tracking down some more of their stuff.
This Keane track didn't do it for me as much as their earlier stuff. It just sounds kind of messy to me, if you get what I mean.
I've seen/ heard the TV On The Radio track on Rage before. I just don't get it.
I'd been introduced to Elbow's music before by a friend, but it doesn't do much for me.
This title track from Josh Pyke's album (which I already had) is strangely appealing. The way it is crafted kind of reminds me of some b-side tracks by Travis.
I haven't really got into Newton Faulkner much, but I too love the original of this song. I really like this version. It's a little bit different without destroying the original feel.

Definitely some keepers on this CD, and I'd probably say I enjoyed Disc 2 more than Disc 1.

[adlo]

Adlo's Disc 1
The Vampire Weekend track got me rockin' (is that what you call 'Ska'? )

Not really, a bit of everything. Seems to have been filed under Indie Pop by critics.

Ryan Adams better stuff is his alt-country gear, but is a bit much for a playlist like this.

[henno]

Vampire weekend is an indy pop band with some loose ska elements at most.

[adlo]

Vampire weekend is an indy pop band with some loose ska elements at most.
Spoken with authority.

[AndyP]

Gee, Courty's reviews have been pretty scathing.


I haven't heard any discs, Andy. Other than the one Adlo sent me back in October before I left Aus.
I thought you were talking about not receiving comments on your playlist, which I did. Courty and I both provided as many youtube links as we could from our playlists.

[adlo]

Gee, Courty's reviews have been pretty scathing.

Maybe he is still bitter about the delay.

[AndyP]

Feedback to feedback. Thanks for the review aldo dude.


AndyP, as you are so eager......I like this whole concept and will be keen to do it again this year. Maybe a trade at the Champs.......


Weird choice of Live song, but decent.I was probably aiming for something that most hadn't heard before from Live.


The Prince song was OK, but his new stuff just can't live up to his prime (which for me is Come/Love Symbol/NPG albums).Interesting 'prime'. I got into his music during the Diamonds & Pearls/Love Symbol/Gold Experience era, and they would be my favourite albums, but I tried to provide a better track from his more recent albums.


Also not sold on the Queen track, but respect for a interesting choice.I think this is an influence from my father, as he'd give a Queen album with this song a bit of a belting.


The Jacksoul song was a standout and I would be keen to hear that full album.I heard a song via Pandora, and was glad I followed it up. It might be hard to track down. Let me know if you can't get it, and we'll see what we can do.
There's some good covers in there, as I had a lot of trouble deciding which one to put on the CD, but I'm yet to hear a Jacksoul original.


Weird Al Yankovic definitely sounded like Cake. Pretty good song, and lyrics are classic. Never really listened to his stuff though. Might be worth a listen.Don't expect that from the full album. I've found that his stuff definitely ages, as he parodies the music at the time. However, his latest, Straight Outta Lynwood, is definitely worth a listen.


Tracks that I didn't enjoy: 5 & 14. Too poppy.Yeah, I might have gone over the top with those tracks, especially Kylie.


Overall, a CD I could listen to, but nothing I can really sink my teeth into.At least you are interested in following a couple of things up, which is what I have done from the albums I've received.

[AndyP]

I enjoyed all the other songs except Muse, it seems I just can't get into these guys. Lord knows, I have tried.

This Keane track didn't do it for me as much as their earlier stuff. It just sounds kind of messy to me, if you get what I mean.Haha. The opposite to me.

[adlo]

A good idea to do it again AndyP, I will be keen, and will send my own CDs this year :P

I was not calling the NPG/Love symbol era Prince's prime, but rather my view of Prince's prime. I tuned out after Emancipation and have only listened to odd tracks since then. I did 3121 a spin, and it was OK. I think he was ahead of his time, and fell behind (ala Michael Jackson).

Cheers for your notes above.
Will let you know about Jacksoul.

[Courty]

'Scathing' was not the intention. It was my honest opinion. That said, I'm definitely keen to do this again as I have heard heaps of cool new stuff.

[Courty]

Will post review on yours and Bruce's this afternoon.

:-k

[adlo]

OK, regardless of my thoughts on this disc one thing is for certain, Courty makes a mean playlist. Well put together and a good mix of tunes.

I think we listen to very different music, but I enjoyed most of the music on this CD.

As said previously I am not a Cat Empire fan. I didn't enjoy the first track that much, but Down at the 303 was much better. Funky and enjoyable.

The major highlights were the Thirsty Merc and Cut Copy tracks.
The Grinspoon track was a good inclusion too.

I enjoyed all the other songs except Muse, it seems I just can't get into these guys. Lord knows, I have tried.

The mash ups were interesting, and good. I doubt I would listen to them all the time though.

This music would be more of the music I would listen to if I was having a gathering or a party. Upbeat pop music, without being too poppy (except the Xavier Rudd track- much more folk than pop).
Did you see this??

Bruce's will require another listen. I wrote a few notes about his and then lost them. Because he didn't include a track list, I will need to refresh me memory of exactly which track is which. It will be a fairly glowing review.

[Courty]

Did you see this??

Oops, missed it. :oops:

Thanks.

[adlo]

Oops, missed it. :oops:

Thanks.

;)

[Bruce]

My list is back here: http://ozgolf.net/forums/showpost.php?p=265753&postcount=104