The OzGolf music swap, round 2

[adlo]

OK, following on from the Music thread, lets get this happening again.

This time, no cwazy canadian delays. For those unfamiliar with round 1, thread found here. (http://www.ozgolf.net/forums/showthread.php?t=10935&highlight=music+swapping)

From what I can see, those already keen:

1. Adlo
2. Yossarian
3. Johnny Canuck
4. AlexMc
5. Courty
6. AndyP
7. LarryLong

Any more takers?

Edit: Are those on the list happy to be there?

[adlo]

OK, I have had a quick look at my music ho collection. It is the musical equivalent of Perci's house of Golf.

Unfortunately for Courty and AndyP, the bulk of my favourite music this year has been folk/singer-songwriter stuff. So if an effort to avoid boring them to tears, as I know they like the upbeat pop tunes, I am going to make 2 CD's.

One for upbeat.
One for mellow tunes.

There is no obligation for anyone to follow suit.

Scottt, I am still happy to send you a package of CDs if you want.

[Jarro]

OK, I have had a quick look at my music ho collection. It is the musical equivalent of Perci's house of Golf.

Unfortunately for Courty and AndyP, the bulk of my favourite music this year has been folk/singer-songwriter stuff. So if an effort to avoid boring them to tears, as I know they like the upbeat pop tunes, I am going to make 2 CD's.

One for upbeat.
One for mellow tunes.

There is no obligation for anyone to follow suit.

Scottt, I am still happy to send you a package of CDs if you want.

Bloody hippy :roll:

:p

[Scottt]

Scottt, I am still happy to send you a package of CDs if you want.

This is from last October/November's music swap, or this new one? Keen and appreciative either way, but don't go to too much trouble.

[adlo]

Bloody hippy :roll:

:p
You know it 8)

This is from last October/November's music swap, or this new one? Keen and appreciative either way, but don't go to too much trouble.

All of the above.

[adlo]

OK, boredom, too much coffee and some sleeplessness has resulted in 2 playlists already :oops:

I think they sound OK, I will have a listen to them over the coming days. Just hoping to avoid too many song double-ups amongst Ozgolfers.

The "normal" disc:

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv48/adlo_2009/Picture2.png

The "mellow" disc:

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv48/adlo_2009/Picture3.png

[LarryLong]

Count me in, now that I know Adlo isn't sending a disc of Radiohead songs. :)

[Scottt]

Aldo - Goodnight Rose. Great opener. No room for In My Time Of Need? - that is the epitome of mellow and moving, IMO.

[adlo]

Count me in, now that I know Adlo isn't sending a disc of Radiohead songs. :)
:lol: Cool, OP edited.

Aldo - Goodnight Rose. Great opener. No room for In My Time Of Need? - that is the epitome of mellow and moving, IMO.

Trying to keep Ryan Adams at a minimum, but find it hard not to include a track. Have been loving the albums with the Cardinals of late, the harmonies and melodies are sublime.

[AndyP]

I just received a spam PM about this.

I'm interested, but I'm not sure what I can bring to the table. Half of the music I've listened to in the last year is because of recommendations from this joint. I'll see what I can rustle up though.

[adlo]

Cheeky, cheeky AP.

See how you go.

There were quite a few songs I did not add into the playlist because I know most on here have listened to it (Temper Trap being a good example).

[Yossarian]

I should have plenty up my sleeve.

[Yossarian]

Actually this is going to take some thought.

[adlo]

You will get back out of it as much as you put in. Do the hard yards.

Hey, everybody listed, you happy to be in this thing?

[Johnny Canuck]

yes boss

[Yossarian]

I am in to boss, don't hit me with the whip again.

[adlo]

:lol:

You know it!!

[adlo]

Listening through, very happy with my "mellow" disc. The "normal" mix needs a few tweaks.

[AlexMc]

I'm in.

[Courty]

Definitely in, but it'll be harder work than the previous one. Like AndyP said, a lot of my more recent listenings come from recommendations from here.

[adlo]

Cool, 7 parties keen.

I am setting my discs in concrete now, just made a few amendments to the "normal" disc, I think I am happy with it.

[Yossarian]

**** i just realised that when we changed over to windows seven i didn't back up all my music.

Ah well, more fun going through all my cds.

[adlo]

Should have bought a Mac. Trust me.

[Yossarian]

http://i36.tinypic.com/14b8awx.jpg

[LarryLong]

Should have bought a $100 removable USB drive.

Much cheaper than a Mac. :razz:

So how much time do we have here? I am in danger of being the Johnny Canuck to this year's thread if I revert to my natural state of procrastination.

I think I'll spend my work day listening to music today. :)

[adlo]

Within a few weeks would be ideal LL.

Otherwise I will be forced to make changes to my lists or make a third disc.

[Jarro]

I'm not going to commit 100% to this, but IF i get the inclination, i'll do up a disc of some of my tunes for you to be amazed by :shock:

[adlo]

How gracious of you, my Lord.

[AndyP]

I'm not going to commit 100% to this, but IF i get the inclination, i'll do up a disc of some of my tunes for you to be amazed by :shock:
Let me look back through last years thread to see if you said exactly the same thing.

[adlo]

http://www.chathamgirlsgrammar.medway.sch.uk/pages/common/events/2003/Marathon/pictures/Mr%20Bump.jpg

How are we going?

[AndyP]

I was never any chance of getting it ready before the Champs. It won't be too much different to the CD I did up for my mate and I've already swapped a few tracks in and out for the OZgolf crowd.

[adlo]

That's cool AP, just hoping for a December swap at this stage.

[AndyP]

That gives me a chance to find more new music then.

[Courty]

My list is 90% complete. I have to narrow down half a dozen tracks to 2 from 2 different artists, then put them in an order that flows.

[Jarro]

Let me look back through last years thread to see if you said exactly the same thing.

Yeah i probably did.

But i'm not really keen to waste my time putting together a killer list that'll fly right over your head.

[adlo]

It is not that it flies over ones head.

The problem is, after 2 songs the listener is deaf. Can't hear the rest of the CD.

[adlo]

http://www.bamboosk8.com/interns/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/bum.jpg

P.

How is this going gents?

Xmas time is looming. Lets try and get this done before that if possible.

Updates?

[Courty]

Got my songlist done, but I think I need to tweak the order a little.

[AndyP]

Mostly done, I guess. I'll try to work on it while away from home next week. I might need to double up on artists, particularly Empire Of The Sun.

[adlo]

Courty and AndyP, the consummate professionals as always.

PM sent to the rebels. Chasing some updates.

Oh, and I finished a 3rd disc. Please put a stop to my madness.

[LarryLong]

Picked some, frantically listening to more in my car on the way to work. About three quarters of the way there

Coming to the realisation that my music collection isn't as cool as I thought it was. Will get something done in the next two weeks.

[AlexMc]

I am in guys...I'm having all sorts of trouble getting my list right though...it's bloody hard!

I'll have my shit together by the weekend...

[adlo]

Thanks gents, I will continue to bug you all.

[Johnny Canuck]

I'm about halfway there. I've made a few lists for my disc, but they all seem to disappear.

[AndyP]

Coming to the realisation that my music collection isn't as cool as I thought it was. Did you see the CD I did last time? Not cool at all.

[adlo]

I'm about halfway there. I've made a few lists for my disc, but they all seem to disappear.
Cwazy Canadian, what the hell are you talking aboot? Lists disappearing? Don't you just make them on the computer?

I am in guys...I'm having all sorts of trouble getting my list right though...it's bloody hard!

I'll have my shit together by the weekend...
I think I find it easier to make multiple playlists. Its too hard to condense a years music into one CD for me.

Picked some, frantically listening to more in my car on the way to work. About three quarters of the way there

Coming to the realisation that my music collection isn't as cool as I thought it was. Will get something done in the next two weeks.
Don't stress LL. Cool or uncool. If everyone can find a new artist or two that they like, it is a success.

Did you see the CD I did last time? Not cool at all.
Your reputation as "OzGolf's coolest dude" was forever ruined!!

[Johnny Canuck]

getting closer, much closer...

[AndyP]

I think I'm going backwards. I keep changing my mind.

[LarryLong]

Did some more today and should have a track listing in the next two days*.

*Maybe. :)

[adlo]

Done, done and done.

My disc(s) are complete and I don't want to change them anymore. Please hurry up everybody.

Cheers.

[AndyP]

I still think you should only do one CD. The whole point of doing a physical CD instead of MP3s was to limit the music.

[adlo]

It is my gift to you AP for being such an awesome mod.

[AndyP]

Done, done and done.

My disc(s) are complete and I don't want to change them anymore. Please hurry up everybody.

Cheers.
My disc is done and the writeup is done too.

I need everyone else to get their shit in order quickly before I change my approach to the CD, rejig the songs or assess the punctuation of my writeup.

[Courty]

OK. I'll get mine finalised in the next day or two.

[AndyP]

Adlo, do you want to do some gathering of postal addresses? Is it safe to assume that we can send the CDs for the WA boys in one batch?

[adlo]

Yes, no problems. You can send all WA CDs to yours truly.

I will do a PM frenzy this afternoon/evening to sort it out.

[Yossarian]

Ah shit I forgot aboot this.

[adlo]

Well, you are home sick. Sort it oot.

[Yossarian]

Can I just burn my mums copy of ABBA's greatest hits?

[adlo]

It depends, are you trying to confirm or deny your "gheyest WA OzGolfer" tag?

[Yossarian]

Both, I like to provide a little mystery.

[AndyP]

Can I just burn my mums copy of ABBA's greatest hits?I've already got it, plus the Singstar game. Can you send me something else?

[Yossarian]

John Denver?

[AndyP]

Send 3 John Denver CDs to match adlo's CD count.

[Yossarian]

I think it is a dual cd. How about 2 John Denver and some Paul Simon?

[adlo]

OK, before my promised PM frenzy, lets at least work out how many delivery points are required.

WA- 1 for Adlo, Yoss and Jc
QLD- Do AP and Courty require separate postage or is there some event coming up that will unite you both?

Vic- Larry Long
NSW- AlexMc

Have I missed anyone?

So 4 or 5 postal addresses required, if one of the Qld boys can let me know the go.

[AndyP]

QLD- Do AP and Courty require separate postage or is there some event coming up that will unite you both?LarryLong is marginally further away from me than what Courty is. Separate postage unfortunately.

[adlo]

OK cheers AP.

[Yossarian]

I should have mine done today, it won't be great cause alot of my newer music was lost with the change of OS.

So I am doing six copies?

[adlo]

Yes.

[Yossarian]

Thanks.

[AndyP]

Don't forget to make a copy for yourself, Yoss. If you can't listen to it, then what hope is there for us.

I love listening to the one I made up.

[Johnny Canuck]

I'm glad you do!

[Jarro]

Let me know when we do a Rock music swap shop :mrgreen:

[adlo]

OK, CD completion:

Adlo: check
AP: check
Yossarian: check
Johnny Canuck:
Courty: One day away
AlexMc:
LarryLong: check

Address received:

WA: check
AP: check
Courty: check
AlexMc
LarryLong: check

[Yossarian]

How many tracks is everyone throwing on their CD?

[AndyP]

As close to 80 minutes as possible. I've finished with 19 tracks.

[adlo]

OK, CD completion:

Adlo: check
AP: check
Yossarian: check
Johnny Canuck:
Courty: One day away
AlexMc:
LarryLong: check

Address received:

WA: check
AP: check
Courty: check
AlexMc
LarryLong: check

AlexMc, waiting on address and update.

JC, just an update. Don't do it again, fwend.

Cheers AP and Courty for the PMs.

[Yossarian]

Mine will be ready by next week.

[AlexMc]

OK...Playlist finalised. Just about to send a PM now Adlo...

[adlo]

Adlo: check
AP: check
Yossarian: this week
Johnny Canuck:???
Courty: One day away
AlexMc: check
LarryLong: check

Address received:

WA: check
AP: check
Courty: check
AlexMc: check
LarryLong: check

JC, don't do it fwend!

All addresses received. I will wait for confirmation all the discs are finished, and go from there.

[Yossarian]

Are you gonna post these adlo? I am making some tweaks to mine now. I feel I should sort of apologise because alot of my newer stuff is missing but it is still ok.

I should have them done by sunday to give to you?

[adlo]

I hope JC can "borrow" some satchels from work to make up for his tardiness, yet again. But yes, pass the CDs to me on the weekend.

JC, less stalky-stalky, more mixy-mixy.

[Johnny Canuck]

i'll have them this weekend.

no stalky stalky.

[AndyP]

I've gone close to changing mine a couple of times already, but it is what it is.

[Courty]

My track-listing is complete, but I haven't been able to burn the CDs yet (recovering from a hard drive failure).

[Yossarian]

Adro, I just realised that I don't have any cases for these cds... Problem?

[adlo]

Should be OK, I am using a simple DVD sleeve that could accommodate an additional disc.

[Yossarian]

Sweet. Cheers mate, didn't even think just went and bought a 50 pack of CD's.

[adlo]

OK, I will compose an address PM and send it out shortly.

I am yet to know if Courty was able to burn CDs. Also didn't receive CDs from Yoss on the weekend. JC still needs to confirm he has been able to print out whatever he needs to (tracklist I presume).

I have rejigged my playlists. I am not as happy with the CDs, but I actually had 3 CDs done. 1 was very mellow. I decided to scrap that disc as it seems I am the only one who listens to a lot of singer-songwriter mellow tunes.

So, I have thrown a few slow songs on the first 2 CDs. I don't think they flow quite as well, but they are a good overview of my music for 2009.

[AndyP]

Two CDs is better than three IMO, Ads. Courty assures me that he will be sending all of the CDs to me this week, and I'll then get the missus to post them out next week.

[adlo]

I know AP, I took what you said earlier seriously.

I'll try and get all the WA CDs together this week.

[Johnny Canuck]

You d/l my stuff. That is the final piece of the puzzle.

[adlo]

So your playlist is not complete?

[Yossarian]

Mine are ready to go. I forgot to give them to you on sunday. Ooops.

[Johnny Canuck]

It's complete, just not the order.

[adlo]

But you need those CDs downloaded??

[Johnny Canuck]

I'm including one track. I have the two songs selected that it will precede.

[adlo]

Which one? I will download it and then upload it somewhere for you to grab in the next 24 hours.

[AndyP]

Now my song writeups are out of date. Can we delay this another month?

[adlo]

Now my song writeups are out of date. Can we delay this another month?

:shock:

Is this sarcastic AP? Or bizarro world AP? Have you changed your lists?

[LarryLong]

Song writeups? Was going to ask about that. What's the required level of documentation? Award-winning musical journo standard (i.e use lots of adjectives, none of which could actually be applied to music, to describe the music) or just dribble a bit about each track?

Do we send the write-ups with the discs, or just post 'em up here?

I'm assuming AndyP's disc is going to come with a bound 50-page booklet? :)

[adlo]

Whatever you please.

Last year most people wrote a sentence or two for each track.

Some printed in and posted with the CD. Some posted here. Whatever you prefer.

[qbnchopper]

All, I'm a bit of a Matt Finish fan .... and I'm listening to Short Note at the moment ...per chance has anyone got Matt Finish's Will I ever Know Single CD ?? (It has a great live short note on it !) BMG 74321201762

[Courty]

Song writeups? Was going to ask about that. What's the required level of documentation? Award-winning musical journo standard (i.e use lots of adjectives, none of which could actually be applied to music, to describe the music) or just dribble a bit about each track?

Do we send the write-ups with the discs, or just post 'em up here?

I'm assuming AndyP's disc is going to come with a bound 50-page booklet? :)


Have a look in last years swap thread. Most of us posted our liner notes after the CDs were sent out.

[AndyP]

:shock:

Is this sarcastic AP? Or bizarro world AP? Have you changed your lists?Bugger changing the list. I made references to Big Day Out as a future event, I probably won't bother changing it, but it can't hurt to bump the thread.


....or just dribble a bit about each track?Dribble sounds perfect.

[Bruce]

I liked it better when the CD had a sense of mystery to it on the first playing.

[Courty]

I've got a bit of a delay going on here. It seems my optical drive is cactus. I'll take it in to the shop on Wednesday (assuming Cyclone Olga doesn't blow us all away).

[AndyP]

A Courty delay, means a delay for me, since I'm sending them out.

[Courty]

I've already got an alternative sorted. All being well, I'll post them to you tomorrow.

[Courty]

Burning CDs now... what was the final number of participants on this thing?

[Yossarian]

Sux bro.

[adlo]

Burning CDs now... what was the final number of participants on this thing?


Sux bro.

Incorrect my Kiwi frund.

7 participants Courty, 6 CDs.

[Courty]

Incorrect my Kiwi frund.

7 participants Courty, 6 CDs.

Thenks for point thit out, Idlo. I hed considered corricting Yoss, but knew whut he meent. ;)

[adlo]

Sweet es broo

[Courty]

CDs posted to AndyP today. 8)

[AndyP]

CDs received. Postage details of other OZgolfers required.

[LarryLong]

Should we all be posting them to you Andy?

[AndyP]

Not at all. I was just getting Courty's since we were both ready to go and I owe him. If adlo gives me the addresses tonight, then I'll send them tomorrow.

[adlo]

PMs sent with addresses to AndyP, LarryLong and AlexMc.

Yoss and JC, I have all the details, I just need the CDs.

Hopefully everyone sends out ASAP.

[AndyP]

The missus will send them out today.

Courty's CD cover requires Rubik's Cube solving skills to open.

[Yossarian]

PMs sent with addresses to AndyP, LarryLong and AlexMc.

Yoss and JC, I have all the details, I just need the CDs.

Hopefully everyone sends out ASAP.


I have the CD's I just need you.

[adlo]

So ronery.

Cheers AP. JC is finalising discs and also scoring some satchels from work, we should have these out next week.

[Courty]

Courty's CD cover requires Rubik's Cube solving skills to open.

FFS. I went to a lot of effort and that's the closest to a compliment I get?

Why haven't you reviewed my playlist yet?







;)

[AndyP]

FFS. I went to a lot of effort and that's the closest to a compliment I get?
I went to a lot of effort not to rip it open.

Very nice. You've outdone yourself again.

No comment on the CD before the others get the chance to listen. I could send an abusive PM though?

[Courty]

I went to a lot of effort not to rip it open.

Very nice. You've outdone yourself again.

1. Lift flap at back.
2. Remove CD.
3. Give yourself an uppercut if you couldn't work it out. ;)


No comment on the CD before the others get the chance to listen. I could send an abusive PM though?

Sure, why not?

[AndyP]

1. Lift flap at back.
2. Remove CD.
3. Give yourself an uppercut if you couldn't work it out. ;)
Now you've made it easy for the rest of the chumps. I was taking the careful approach.

[Yossarian]

Ok Adlo has my CD's and has requested a write up so he knows what he is listening to.

1. Gomez: Get Miles.
From their debut album Bring it On this was the opening track. I remember buying this album on a whim and being hooked. The vocals, the fuzzed out guitar. Great opening track IMO.

2. The Bravery: A Honest Mistake.

I can't remember why I bought this album, this is the opening track though and it is pretty good. The rest of the album was a bit so so.

3. Franz Ferdipants: Evil and A Heathen

Love the guitar work on this one, Ferdipants have a way of playing the guitars off against each other or something that really does it for me. Love the lyrics as well.

4: Bloc Party: Ares

This was the opener off their last album, which was also their weakest album IMO. This song live was awesome though. Love this band.

5. LCD Soundsystem: North American Scum

Love these guys, bit different to the sort of stuff I normally listen to. Not sure how to describe it. Great track off a great album though.

6. Kings of Leon: The Bucket

Back when KoL where still cool.;) Off Aha Shake Heartbreak, which IMO is one of the best albums of the last decade. Cool guitar, cool lyrics. The feelgood hit of the summer.

7. The Mars Volta: Roulette Dares (The Haunt Of)

Not sure how this one will go down with you lot. I love these guys, Omar gets a lot of Zappa comparisons. I think he is one of the best going around. In hindsight I could have chosen a more user friendly song...

8. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club: Complicated Situation

Of the album Howl, which was a really bluesy folksy acoustic album. Also an awesome awesome alubm. Was hard to chose a song off it. I just like the feel of this song, something a bit different from the previous songs.

9. The Pogues: A Pair Of Brown Eyes

Again not sure how this song will go with you guys. But I love it. The Pogues are great, and this song just speaks to me.

10. Llyod Cole and the Commotions: Rattlesnakes

One of the few good things to come out of the 80's ;) Love Cole, he uses words so well, the way they fall across the music is really nice. Great album as well.

11. Neil Young: Revolution Blues

Ahh Neil Young. I still remember when I put decade on for the first time. I love Neil Young. So hard to chose just one song, I easily have about ten favourites on level pegging but I went with this one. Love the gee-tar, the lyrics, his voice.

12. Matisyahu: A King Without a Crown

Bit different. Heard this on the JJJ and really liked it.

13. Smashing Pumpkins: The Everlasting Gaze

Ahh billy corgan. You are a crazy man, but a genius as well. Again a lot of Pumpkins songs I could have chosen, I like the anger, bitterness in this one.

14. Wolf and Cub: This Mess

Tripped out acid rock. Great stuff IMO. Not everyones cup of tea.

15. The Music: Take The Long Road and Walk It

Really like these guys, really good live when the lead singer is not on the gear. Their first album is pretty solid IMO good party music.

16: The Strokes: 12:51

Just a really nice little song, love the lyrics, the poppiness of it. The Strokes are cool if you ask me.

17. A Perfect Circle: Weak and Powerless

Really like the way this song builds, no maynard scream in this one though which is said.

18. The Drones: Shark Fin Blues

Great song, hits a nerve with me everytime for some reason. Really like it as an opener, really like it as a closer. The angst and pain in the voice is amazing IMO. Great riff too.

[AndyP]

And the butler did it.

[Yossarian]

Yes.

[Courty]

I'm intentionally ignoring post #128 until I actually have the CD in my hands.

[adlo]

The CD is in my hands :mrgreen:

Just waiting for the Canuck!

[Yossarian]

Are you keeping the Ryan Adams freezone one?

[adlo]

Tempting, though I will probably keep the least funny one to spread the laughs. IMO that is the "ease the mind and soul" one.

[Yossarian]

Yeah I was struggling for ideas at that point. I thought maybe AndyP could use a message of peace and cheer. :)

[AndyP]

I hate peace and cheer.

[adlo]

Eagle..... Landed...... blah, blah, blah.

Cheers "Champ". I eagerly await JC's completion of CDs so I can get posting.

[Johnny Canuck]

4 trial runs yesterday. A few will be eliminated and subbed. With only a few more write ups to create and to cut and paste the others, I should be good to go on Friday. Thursday will be finalised demo day.

Tom Jones might not make the cut.

[adlo]

That reminds me of a thread I want to start.

In the words of Homer Simpson, Tom Jones, you're CUT!

Hey Courty, you spent so long making origami CD holders you forgot to give me a write up!

[Johnny Canuck]

When I saw your new thread, I knew it was inspired by my post reminding you.

[adlo]

Yep, Tom Jones made my list.

Have listened to APs, Yoss' and Courty's CD already. All very different. Hurry up JC, lets spread the wealth.

From what I can gather, everyone has a fairly different "vibe". I know JC will continue the trend, and my CDs are nothing like what I have heard.

I think AlexMc will continue the trend.

LarryLong is the unknown quantity.....

[AndyP]

I've found this music swap round quite upsetting so far. I'm hoping it gets better.

[adlo]

In what way AP?

[AndyP]

Courty's recent additions to his playlist prior to receiving my CD have brought me close to tears. Especially when my CD was ready over a month ago.

[adlo]

I think you need cyber hugs from Yoss.

[BrettM]

Damn, I don't read all the topics most of the time and have missed this one.

Am I too late to get them in the post by Friday? Heading to the US on Sunday.

[solarman]

Anybody wanna swap for some Kamahl !!!

Or how about some Liberace !!!

[Courty]

Hey Courty, you spent so long making origami CD holders you forgot to give me a write up!

Not forgotten. I have a write-up ready to go. I just couldn't print it on the covers so I'm saving it until everyone has their copy then I'll post it in this thread.

[Courty]

Damn, I don't read all the topics most of the time and have missed this one.

Am I too late to get them in the post by Friday? Heading to the US on Sunday.

Never too late.

[BrettM]

Never too late.

Champion.

Am fine tuning my selections now and will burn tomorrow. Can someone send the address on where to post.

A total of 7 CD's??

I like guitar driven songs as you could probably tell by my Les Paul in my avator. So a mix of hard rock, metal and blues will be on the CD.

[Courty]

I'll burn you a copy of each of the others' CDs when I get them.

[AndyP]

I'll burn you a copy of each of the others' CDs when I get them.
Great idea, Courty.

[adlo]

Not forgotten. I have a write-up ready to go. I just couldn't print it on the covers so I'm saving it until everyone has their copy then I'll post it in this thread.
Cool.

Champion.

Am fine tuning my selections now and will burn tomorrow. Can someone send the address on where to post.

A total of 7 CD's??

I like guitar driven songs as you could probably tell by my Les Paul in my avator. So a mix of hard rock, metal and blues will be on the CD.
I well PM you addresses. Yep, 7 CDs.

I'll burn you a copy of each of the others' CDs when I get them.
Thanks Count.

[Courty]

Everyone's CDs posted yet?

[adlo]

The Canadian and I finally caught up yesterday, so I can post WA CDs Monday.

[Courty]

Sweet, thanks.

[adlo]

We have express envelopes, so they should get there during the week.

[Courty]

OZgolf CD Swap 2010

01: Duffy - Stepping Stone (Rockferry) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFjF64Mcaao) Something about this track (and album) sounds very old-fashioned, but it's very refreshing at the same time. Even though the instrumental side is minimalist, there is a real depth to the sound. It was difficult to decide which track from the album to include.

02: Paul Simon - Spirit Voices (The Rhythm Of The Saints) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlIs97t-HVE) Some old-skool stuff here. This one is my favourite track from the lesser-known follow up to Graceland. Like the former album, this one is full of gems but this time based on the sounds of South America.

03: The Ting Tings - We Walk (We Started Nothing) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4BA9Q-ufKc) The only serious track from what is a good fun pop-rock album. As a side note, I have no idea what this song is about… I just like it.

04: Phoenix - Love Like A Sunset (Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPT1pEvF4XY) Probably not the best track from the album, but I just lurve the epic instrumental intro.

05: Vampire Weekend - Horchata (Contra) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkUQ-OBazbc) I found these guys from the 2009 CD Swap (thanks adlo). I believe this cool track is the first single from their newly released album 'Contra'. It was a tough call between this one and 'White Sky'.

06: Paolo Nutini - Pencil Full Of Lead (Sunny Side Up) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-xd3NuWQI0) Simply a good fun upbeat tune.

07: Mystery Jets ft. Laura Marling - Young Love (Twenty One) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xi7ZAAWWl1c) Apparently this pommy trio have been around for at least 3 albums and a huge following in the small venues around the UK. I discovered them on rage one night.

08: Eric Hutchinson - Outside Villanova (Sounds Like This) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGdnL3vPyf4) It was so hard to pick a favourite track from 'Sounds Like This'. As far as whole albums go, this one was my best of the year.

09: Mika - Blue Eyes (The Boy Who Knew Too Much) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8I9UJ_eayiY) Love him or hate him, this was the only track I really enjoyed from his 2nd album.

10: Phoenix - Holdin' On Together (Alphabetical) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcAsLjjBATc) One of my favourite Phoenix tracks… ever. Just a cool, funky tune.

11: Bluejuice - Head Of The Hawk (Head Of The Hawk) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzAFjoa59eA) An aussie group recently popularised by their upbeat release of 'Broken Leg'. You can't help but tap your feet along to this one.

12: Ladyhawke - Another Runaway (Ladyhawke) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaj0fzuRpaA) Ladyhawke has put together a very mature & polished album for a first attempt. This one is my favourite after the first single 'My Delerium' which gained heaps of airplay a little while back.

13: White Stripes vs. Eric B & Rakim - Paid For My Doorbell (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOdnq8PdbAs) Another mashup from my archives which blends two distinct genres very successfully.

14: Mystery Jets - Two Doors Down (Twenty One) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2Dl3VQ2K2U) Another quirky but catchy track from the Mystery Jets. The first time you see the film clip, you would think it was recorded in 1984, but who doesn't secretly love 80's music. ;-)

15: Bloc Party - One More Chance (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOm5z2KIDJg) I'm a sucker for an upbeat piano melody and a good beat, and this track has them both.

16: Owl City - Tip Of The Iceberg (Ocean Eyes) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJePPXLVFlU) I quickly tired of 'Fireflies' getting flogged on the radio, but this track stands out to me as something a little different from the rest if their music.

17: Pnau - Embrace (Pnau) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et18cBBX5Sg) Pnau are veterans of the Australian electronica scene (for better or for worse). Wild Strawberries was utter garbage, but this track showed the maturity and poise that the industry lacks in this country. If I'm not mistaken, the vocals belong to Ladyhawke.

18: Discovery - So Insane (LP) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8HQPIgFtB4) I enjoyed this de-constructed electronica offering. I find the change of tempo's strangely appealing. I have recently discovered (pun intended) that Discovery is a side-project of the keyboardist from Vampire Weekend.

[LarryLong]

Covers printed, cds burned and will be posted on Monday. I'm holding off from listening to other peoples cd's until I've done my duty. It's only fair.

[AlexMc]

Discs are burned - we need 7 discs right? Just need to type up the playlist and what they mean to me and I'll get them sent over the next few days.

[adlo]

Discs are burned - we need 7 discs right? Just need to type up the playlist and what they mean to me and I'll get them sent over the next few days.

It was 6, but if you include BrettM it is 7.

If you burn 7, send 2 to Courty. Otherwise, if you have burned 6, Courty will make a copy for BrettM.

Too easy.

8-)

[Johnny Canuck]

Aldo, if you want to print your playlists, send them to me.

[adlo]

Nah, I'll just email.

[LarryLong]

Well, it's in the hands of this guy now...

http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac320/BabyB920M/mailman_newman_seinfeld.jpg

[adlo]

Newman!

Never trust him......

The WA CDs are getting posted tomorrow. AlexMc, your headcover is also on its way.

My playlists are as follows:

CD One (Song/Artist/Album)

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CD Two

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The Write Up

The write up is here, please download it (http://www.mediafire.com/file/zniyg5mtac2/OzGolf CD.pdf), or I can PM it to you (but it is a bit long for a PM I think.) Sorry about this, printer issues.

[BrettM]

I won't get into links like Courty has done, but mine is a CD as described of guitar driven songs. Here it is:

That Was Just Your Life - Metallica

My favourite band. James Hetfield is the premier frontman in rock (right beside Lemmy who still knocks back a bottle of Jack each day at 63) IMO. The best voice and awesome guitar player. Death Magnetic will rate as one of their best albums.

All My Life - Foo Fighters

Still yet to see them live, but Dave Grohl oozes talent. Shed the Nirvana drummer image some time ago to be a standout frontman who produces some great rock riffs as in this song.

Paradise City - Guns N' Roses

An oldie but a goodie from the 80's. Everyones introduction to Slash.

Do The Evolution - Pearl Jam

A change to alternative. It sounds out of tune at times but Eddie Vedder is one of very few singers I've seen live who sounds exactly like he does on tape (without lip syncing).

Moth - Audioslave

A combination of Rage Against The Machine and Soundgarden can only be good things. Chris Cornell has an amazing voice and is backed well. I've seen RATM live and they are just as good as what you hear recorded.

Brown Sugar - The Rolling Stones

The Stones, what more needs to be said. My wife and I still talk about their concert in Brisbane at Boondal in 2004. Still ranks as the best live show we have ever seen.

Red House - Jimi Hendrix

There are alot of versions of Red House (and many other Hendrix tunes) produced over the years. However this is my favourite from his Blues album. Simply sounds like Jimi and the boys tooling around on acid all day (by his 'yeahhhh' after every lick) and doesn't disappoint.

I Could Have Lied - Red Hot Chili Peppers

A great song highlighting the talent of John Frusciante. Very soulful guitar solo which makes one of their unknown songs a standout.

Darker Side - Jonny Lang

He was a kid at 15 when this album was made. Lang is one of the few blues players whose guitar is an extension of their arms. You think it's all over with a minute to go until he opens up again.

Here Is No Why - Smashing Pumpkins

As Yoss mentioned earlier, Billy Corgan is a gifted individual. Plenty of distortion and another incredible guitar solo.

Jizz Da Pit - Slash's Snakepit

Slash at his best here. The second half is a bit dull, but the first minute is kick ass in this instrumental. Many of Slash's solo's are off the cuff.

Slither - Velvet Revolver

One of the few VR songs I like. Seems to have missed their mark with Scott Whalen on vocals. Will wait and see what Slash's solo album is like when released in the next month or so.

Walk - Pantera

I've been front row at a Pantera concert and Dimebag Darrell is one of the best on guitar. Jump onto YouTube to see some of his exploits. Widely respected within the metal community who would have been going strong still unless that nutbag shot him on stage.

Vicarious - Tool

10,000 Days is one of their best albums, period. Maynard goes off a bit, but again great saturated guitar.

Hotter And Hotter - Rollins Band

For those that don't know, Henry Rollins is one of the most definative figures in punk rock with his fronting of Black Flag. His solo work of late has also been of note. I love this tune from 'Get Some Go Again' as it simply raw rock at its best. I dragged my wife along to one his spoken word nights in Brisbane one night which she loved. If you get the chance to see him, music or spoken, do it.

Ride On - AC/DC

As engraved on his grave. Bon at his best.

[Johnny Canuck]

I won't get into links like Courty has done, but mine is a CD as described of guitar driven songs. Here it is:

That Was Just Your Life - Metallica

My favourite band. James Hetfield is the premier frontman in rock (right beside Lemmy who still knocks back a bottle of Jack each day at 63) IMO. The best voice and awesome guitar player. Death Magnetic will rate as one of their best albums.

All My Life - Foo Fighters

Still yet to see them live, but Dave Grohl oozes talent. Shed the Nirvana drummer image some time ago to be a standout frontman who produces some great rock riffs as in this song.

Paradise City - Guns N' Roses

An oldie but a goodie from the 80's. Everyones introduction to Slash.

Do The Evolution - Pearl Jam

A change to alternative. It sounds out of tune at times but Eddie Vedder is one of very few singers I've seen live who sounds exactly like he does on tape (without lip syncing).

Moth - Audioslave

A combination of Rage Against The Machine and Soundgarden can only be good things. Chris Cornell has an amazing voice and is backed well. I've seen RATM live and they are just as good as what you hear recorded.

Brown Sugar - The Rolling Stones

The Stones, what more needs to be said. My wife and I still talk about their concert in Brisbane at Boondal in 2004. Still ranks as the best live show we have ever seen.

Red House - Jimi Hendrix

There are alot of versions of Red House (and many other Hendrix tunes) produced over the years. However this is my favourite from his Blues album. Simply sounds like Jimi and the boys tooling around on acid all day (by his 'yeahhhh' after every lick) and doesn't disappoint.

I Could Have Lied - Red Hot Chili Peppers

A great song highlighting the talent of John Frusciante. Very soulful guitar solo which makes one of their unknown songs a standout.

Darker Side - Jonny Lang

He was a kid at 15 when this album was made. Lang is one of the few blues players whose guitar is an extension of their arms. You think it's all over with a minute to go until he opens up again.

Here Is No Why - Smashing Pumpkins

As Yoss mentioned earlier, Billy Corgan is a gifted individual. Plenty of distortion and another incredible guitar solo.

Jizz Da Pit - Slash's Snakepit

Slash at his best here. The second half is a bit dull, but the first minute is kick ass in this instrumental. Many of Slash's solo's are off the cuff.

Slither - Velvet Revolver

One of the few VR songs I like. Seems to have missed their mark with Scott Whalen on vocals. Will wait and see what Slash's solo album is like when released in the next month or so.

Walk - Pantera

I've been front row at a Pantera concert and Dimebag Darrell is one of the best on guitar. Jump onto YouTube to see some of his exploits. Widely respected within the metal community who would have been going strong still unless that nutbag shot him on stage.

Vicarious - Tool

10,000 Days is one of their best albums, period. Maynard goes off a bit, but again great saturated guitar.

Hotter And Hotter - Rollins Band

For those that don't know, Henry Rollins is one of the most definative figures in punk rock with his fronting of Black Flag. His solo work of late has also been of note. I love this tune from 'Get Some Go Again' as it simply raw rock at its best. I dragged my wife along to one his spoken word nights in Brisbane one night which she loved. If you get the chance to see him, music or spoken, do it.

Ride On - AC/DC

As engraved on his grave. Bon at his best.

I'm going to like this disc!

[AndyP]

Here's my playlist for those that haven't taken part, but still want to have a listen. You can play the whole thing in youtube (heading link) in one go (minus the Prince song) or click on them individually.

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1.21 GIGAWATTS (AndyP Mixed Tape II) (http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=5CDDFBC20EAA3420)

Last year I did up a CD that was from some of my favourite artists, but very little new music. This CD is more about what I’ve been listening to over the last 12 months, and the majority of it is less than two years old. So much music around now seems to be heavily influenced by music of the past, particularly the 80s, and I’m not complaining. I’ve been delving into a decent amount of electronic/dance music lately, so this disc reflects that.

1. Rest In Peace (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-HQisG2Lv8) – Extreme
You may remember Extreme from More Than Words & Hole Hearted, but that’s not their normal music. This is early 90s glam rock and it’s a lot of fun. Get out your air guitar for their tracks!

2. Sweet Disposition (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3b9E1p9uOA) – The Temper Trap
I know they weren’t meant to be on the CD, but they have been a great find this year, and I had to include one song.

3. Heavy Cross (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uorKDGU7O1w) – The Gossip
Beth Ditto is the official fat lesbian chick of OZgolf. Good voice too.

4. Bulletproof (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9cXLFk65y4) – La Roux
This is probably my favourite track from their album. I find the lead chick’s voice to be rather strange, and sometimes bordering on annoying, but I get over it as it’s great music.

5. Dusk to Dawn (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUyuEyVb6KU) – Ladyhawke
Not the first or last of a few Big Day Out acts I’ve got on here. Her voice isn’t great, but I like the album. I’m not sure how she will hold up live though.

6. Evacuate the Dancefloor (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uDixD4tXXU) – Cascada
Pure doof doof, Eurodance music. It can get a bit monotonous if you listen to a whole album, but it goes down well if you are in the mood for it.

7. Stars Come Out (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P21ynJZhQBY) – Calvin Harris
I love his latest album (Ready for the Weekend) and haven’t got sick of it yet, after many plays. He is one of the main reasons that I am going to BDO, although his live act may not be that good. He admits he uses autotuning software for his voice, but I’m hoping the music and energy of the performance make it great. This is one of his unreleased tracks.

8. When Love Takes Over (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zudbz4hOcbc) – David Guetta
He seems to be the DJ of the moment, and his old stuff seems okay from what I have heard. When Love Takes Over is one of my fave tracks of the year (could be an exaggeration, but it is good).

9. This Boy’s in Love (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO45oUdRqTs) – The Presets
You have probably heard of these guys, and it’s yet another electronic Aussie act. I first really took notice of them when they had several songs right at the top of last years JJJ Hottest 100.

10. Ready For The Weekend (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3VPmU482Hs) – Calvin Harris
Best played on Friday afternoons…..loud.

11. Sometimes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q-jKsf_p9A) – Miami Horror
Miami Horror is my artist of the moment. I liked his stuff as soon as I heard it. This is his debut single from an upcoming album.

12. Little Secrets (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IUbxsG1-fc) – Passion Pit
This is another late entry to the CD. Getting past the vocals may be a challenge for some to like this band’s music, but the whole album has really grown on me.

13. 4Ever– Prince
There was no chance of an album without Prince. This is from his multiple CD release early in 09.

14. Undisclosed Desires (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8OOWcsFj0U)– Muse
I know some of you don’t like the big songs of Muse, so maybe this more sedate song will suit your tastes. Then again, maybe it won’t.

15. All The Right Moves (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrOeGCJdZe4) – One Republic
I can’t put my finger on what it is about their music that makes me enjoy their CDs so much. It seems very busy in terms of instruments used, and it doesn’t work live, however the studio sound is the goods for me. Their big hit to date is from Timbaland remixing Apologise. This is from their new album.

16. Get It (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwPqWvVr6MA) – Dukes Of Windsor
If my last CD wasn’t so retro, I would have found room for these guys. I’ve got to them this time around. I saw them as a support act for Sneaky Sound System, and immediately liked their energy and sound.

17. Summerfest ’86 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbGA_mEmUzw) – Miami Horror
This is probably a bit of filler on the CD. But I stopped myself from putting a second Prince song on, and Miami Horror is clearly influenced by Prince music, so this is a good compromise.

18. Resistance (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtsqT3nOVno) – Muse
They are the main reason I am going to BDO, and would have to be my favourite band now. Thanks for the introduction Bruce and Courty.

19. Bohemian Rhapsody (Live) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRLwsr_j2S4) – Pink
Well, I did go to her concert this year, so it seems only fair that I put a song in. I’m not a big listener of her music, but she certainly does put on a good show.

[AndyP]

Here's Courty's as a youtube playlist (http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=BF6257D92EA91CF9) too.

[Courty]

Here's Courty's as a youtube playlist (http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=BF6257D92EA91CF9) too.

Cool, I didn't know that could be done.

[Jarro]

Nice first track AndeePee :mrgreen:

[AndyP]

Cool, I didn't know that could be done.
I was playing around for the first time, creating my own today, and typically Youtube shuts it down for maintenance for a few hours.

[LarryLong]

OK, here's my effort - Music for men who use iron covers. I ended up making a couple of last minute changes when I found out that The Cave by Mumford and Sons made the hottest 100. That's way too cool for me. Upon reflection I only put it in there to fit in with the OzGolf in-crowd and as an excuse to have a dig at AndyP in the songlist, so it had to go.

I tried to mostly pick stuff that wouldn't be too well known, and to limit myself to the last five years or so after I realised that I actually have very little stuff from 2009 in my collection and couldn't do a 'new stuff' CD.

Couldn't do YouTube links as most of the stuff on this CD is too crap to be up on YouTube (and I'm too lazy).

Enjoy!

1. Ben Kweller – I need you back (On my way) – Best opening track I could find in my collection of recent-ish albums. Almost too old to include, but I love the opening riff. My baby girl loves this song.

2. The Bluetones – Big Problem (Luxembourg) – I love a bit of energetic power pop. Most of their stuff is more laid-back and jangly, but this album had a more guitar-driven sound.

3. The New Pornographers – All of the things that go to make heaven and earth (Challengers) – Possibly my favourite band. Carl Newman can take a good, catchy song, and just keep tweaking it until it's so catchy it's almost silly. More hooks than a golf course full of sucked-in club hos wielding over-priced Taylormade draw clubs. Success! Hoorah!

4. Pernice Brothers – The weakest shade of blue (Yours, mine and ours) – I'm a sucker for anything with well-placed oohs and ahs in the chorus. Most of their stuff is reflective, and Joe Pernice has a voice to match.

5. Icecream Hands – Weak at the knees (The good china) – Hugely underrated Aussie band. Charles Jenkins seemed a nice bloke when I met him at a Melbourne record store a few years ago.

6. Ted Leo and the Pharmacists – Me and Mia (Shake the sheets) – Indie rock? Punk? Not sure, but Ted Leo is cool. Writes angry protests songs and sticks it to the man. What a guy.

7. Jon Brion – Ruin my day (Meaningless) – Jon Brion is some kind of musical savant record producer who released a solo album once upon a time. Here's a nice slow one.

8. Epicure – One last chance to reach you (Postcards from a ghost) – Epicure are from my original home town, but I never saw them live. A shame, because I reckon Juan Alban has one of the best voices going around and they have a unique sound.

9. Deathray – 10:15 (Deathray) – Quirky band featuring an ex-member of Cake. Don't know much about them other than that.

10. Michael Penn – On Automatic (Mr. Hollywood Jnr, 1947) – I've always quite liked Michael Penn. I think that makes me uncool, but hey, he's banging Aimee Mann, so he must have something going for him, right?

11. Fastball – Perfect world (Keep your wig on) – Very consistent trio whose music covers indie-rock, power pop and almost country. Most people have heard their indie hit “The way” but wouldn't know anything else about them.

12. The Twilight Hours – Queen of tomorrow (Stereo Night) – Matt Wilson, former frontman of the incredible Trip Shakespeare resurfaces occasionally with his old bass player, John Munson from Semisonic. Most of Stereo Night is serious, but this is just a fun little song about a love that couldn't survive the temptation of a cool stereo. Catchy.

13. Gus and Frank – Chocolate (Confessions of a rooftop killer) – Gus and Frank is the band I wish they had playing at the pubs when I was at uni. Fun little song from an album full of fun little songs.

14. Ben Folds - Brainwascht (Way to normal) - One of Ben's friends had a dig at him in a song after he broke up with his wife. This is his response. Acidic, bitchy, and a fantastic pop song to make it funny. Awesome comeback.

15. Liam Finn - Better to be (I'll be lightning) - I have no idea who Liam Finn grew up listening to as a kid. None whatsoever.

16. The Apples in Stereo - Same old drag (New magnetic wonder) - This album got stuck on my car stereo for a couple of weeks. Then I started playing it every night while I bathed the baby. My wife had to step in eventually.

17. Josh Joplin Group - Siddharthas of suburbia (The future that was) - The future is a stereo that eats your favourite tapes. The rest of the song could be crap and I'd still love it.

18. A.C. Newman - The town halo (The slow wonder) - It's not often you hear the words 'driving cello riff' being used when describing a song. Those cwazy Canadians, eh?

19. Dan Wilson - Breathless (Free life) - Matt Wilson's brother and ex-member of Trip Shakespeare, most people will recognise Dan as the lead singer of Semisonic. Free Life is a wonderful mid-tempo album that wanker music journos would call 'Well crafted'.

20. Andy Stochansky - Everest (Five star motel) - Andy Stochansky is another cwazy Canuck who is now busy wasting his life writing singles for Shannon Noll and Damien Leith. Such a shame. Five Star Motel is really worth a listen.

21. The Woggles - I gotta go now (Rock and roll backlash) - Retro garage rock heroes. The Woggles are, unfortunately, too cool for this world.

22. Cato Salsa Experience - Move on (A good tip for a good time) - Kooky Norwegian retro rockers. Groovy, ja?

23. Fountains of Wayne - The girl I can't forget (Out of state plates) - B-side from the band that writes the best pop songs since the Beach Boys. I don't think I've ever heard a bad track by them. They even do a pretty good cover of Britney Spears' Baby one more time on this album, their B-sides compilation, which actually stands up pretty well.

24. The apples in stereo - Sun is out (New magnetic wonder) - Pointless, silly, nothing song, but every time I hear it it gets stuck in my head and I end up singing it for an hour or so.

[Yossarian]

15. Liam Finn - Better to be (I'll be lightning) - I have no idea who Liam Finn grew up listening to as a kid. None whatsoever.

:lol:

[AndyP]

I tried to mostly pick stuff that wouldn't be too well known
A quick look at the artist list tells me that you have succeeded as far as I'm concerned.

[AlexMc]

Me and Mia - great track.

[LarryLong]

A quick look at the artist list tells me that you have succeeded as far as I'm concerned.

Some of them are not well known for a good reason, of course. :)

Listened to Courty's CD in the car this morning and left it in my computer at work. Enjoying a few of the tracks, but I'll wait until I've had a better listen before commenting. Eric Hutchinson is the standout for me so far.

Will throw Andy's into the car tomorrow morning. Looking forward to blasting out of the driveway with Extreme blaring out of the stereo. Haven't listened to them since I lent my copy of Pornograffiti to somebody in the early 90s and never got it back.

[Yossarian]

It is good all the cds are pretty different. I will get on to writing some comments soon.

AndyP was that pink song really necessary?

[AndyP]

AndyP was that pink song really necessary?Maybe. Mabye not. Was it that bad? I think it got in on my last re-jig. I think Bohemian Rhapsody is always enjoyable even if it is a cover by Pink. She seemed to stay true to the original in my opinion.

Plus, I thought adding a Pink-Muse combo for adlo's hatefest seemed perfect.

[Yossarian]

It came on as I pulled up at lights with my window down. Suffice to say the sound went down very quickly. I have a reputation to uphold.

[AndyP]

It sounds like you are a paranoid homophobe.

[Yossarian]

:lol:

More admin hate. Andy I thought we had turned a corner. I thought QLDr's were all about tearing the walls down?

[AndyP]

Maybe they are. My blood is Victorian and always will be.

[Yossarian]

Even worse. ;)

[adlo]

Plus, I thought adding a Pink-Muse combo for adlo's hatefest seemed perfect.
Thanks for the thought, you prick!

It came on as I pulled up at lights with my window down. Suffice to say the sound went down very quickly. I have a reputation to uphold.
:lol:

It sounds like you are a paranoid homo.

Fixed.

Scottt, I am happy to forward my discs to you (when the rest arrive- I have ripped them to iTunes). JC can post them if you guys are sorting out the $$.

[Scottt]

Cheers mate. Thanks.

[LarryLong]

It came on as I pulled up at lights with my window down. Suffice to say the sound went down very quickly. I have a reputation to uphold.

:smt045

I felt a little bit NQR driving to work this morning with Andy's CD turned up loud too.

Beth Ditto's voice wasn't what I was expecting though. Very interesting.


Maybe they are. My blood is Victorian and always will be.


Even worse. ;)

Sounds to me like you're just moving the wall.

[Yossarian]

I like that adlo said one of his CD's wasn't as mellow... It is still pretty mellow ;) That said I like both, Courty you also please me. AndyP well there is the odd song in there but as I said. Pink. Really? :D

[AndyP]

It's the last track. Turn it off before you get there or get over it.

[LarryLong]

Just received my CDs from the WAnkers. Lovely!

Adlo: snap! I laughed :)
Yoss: right back at ya
JC: I think my disc has more Canadian content than yours

As for the Pink track, it's actually a pretty good effort live. I have to admit that she can really sing, even if I wouldn't go out of my way to hear her do so. Besides, it's far from being the gayest thing on Andy's CD. :)

[AndyP]

Besides, it's far from being the gayest thing on Andy's CD. :)I don't have Mika on my CD.

I received the CDs from yourself and the WA boys yesterday. Thanks.

[Johnny Canuck]

I've moved the discs into the car. I get about 1 song done at work before being interrupted. I do like the Paul Simon song on Courty's.

[adlo]

I like that adlo said one of his CD's wasn't as mellow... It is still pretty mellow ;) That said I like both, Courty you also please me. AndyP well there is the odd song in there but as I said. Pink. Really? :D
I didn't say that. I said I originally made 3 CDs. One was very mellow (basically singer/songwriter stuff and folky stuff). I scrapped that CD and added my preferred tunes from that CD into the other 2 CDs. That being said, there is no heavy music on my CDs. IMO you need to make the bulk of a mix heavy (like BrettMs disc will be) or it doesn't work too well.

Just received my CDs from the WAnkers. Lovely!

Adlo: snap! I laughed :)


8)

Received LL's CDs today, will pass onto the others tomorrow at Kennedy Bay.

[Yossarian]

Which CD of mine did you get LL? They were all customised.

Adlo are you saying my disc doesn't work well :(

[adlo]

Yoss, I have listened to your CD once and I thought the "feel" was primarily heavy/loud/raw sounding stuff. So no, I am not saying that.

[Yossarian]

Good thing I didn't put the joni mitchell track in.

[adlo]

Joni Mitchell is cool.

[AndyP]

Which CD of mine did you get LL? They were all customised. Really?

[Yossarian]

Really.

[AndyP]

Why?

[LarryLong]

Which CD of mine did you get LL? They were all customised.

Which one did you intend for me to get?

After all, they were customised.

[adlo]

It was left to me, and I just threw them in. Sorry, no personal customisation folks.

[AndyP]

So we are listening to different Yoss CDs. I don't get it. Did you authorise this, adlo?

[Johnny Canuck]

Mine says "Yoss Loves (0ck". I assumed they were all the same.

[adlo]

All the CDs are the same. They simply have random love messages from Yoss. Like a fortune cookie. However, more like a fortune ****-ie.

[AndyP]

It shows how closely I looked then. I might get a review done on the Count's CD before getting stuck into the others.

[adlo]

LL, I only just opened your CD.

Funny shit!!

[adlo]

I am liking your CD LL.

Are you Bruce? You CD has filled the void left by Bruce, almost exactly. Weird.

[Courty]

I might get a review done on the Count's CD before getting stuck into the others.

Aboot frikkin' time!


;)

[LarryLong]

Actually, it's quite freaky. I remember when we did a "10 albums for your desert island" thread and most of Bruce's stuff was in my collection. We're very similar - the only difference is he's a better golfer than me and I'm better looking. :)

Yoss' disc for me said "Hugs and kisses". You can imagine my disappointment when I found out that the message wasn't personal.

[Courty]

I've only got AndyP's CD (1.21 Gigawatts) so far, so here's my review.
It's no secret that AndyP and I have similar tastes in some areas, and therefore comes as no surprise that I already have many of the tracks on his CD. I'll skip reviewing these tracks at least for now (2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 17 & 18 ).

Extreme - Rest In Peace: I'm not sold on this one. I've listened to it a few times and it's just not grabbing me. Maybe it's just too old to be cool anymore. ;)

Ladyhawke - Dusk To Dawn: I do already have the Ladyhawke album, and even featured one of her tracks on my CD. However this one seems to have escaped my attention. I've now added it to regular rotation and will have another listen to the rest of her CD again.

Cascada - Evacuate The Dancefloor: cheesy Eurohouse at it's finest. The 90s were full of tracks like this, but then I liked the 90s. I'll own up to enjoying this one.

Calvin Harris - Stars Come Out: the review of this one is almost word for word the same as Ladyhawke. Ready For The Weekend is certainly more appealing than his earlier efforts.

Miami Horror - Sometimes: I hadn't heard this one before, although I do have their EP and really like it. It took a few listens to get into the groove and I do like it, but I don't think it's quite as good as 'Make You Mine' from their Bravado EP.

Prince - 4Ever: I've never been a fan of the short, purple-wearing artist formerly known as the artist formerly known as Prince. And I gotta say, this one hasn't changed my opinion.

One Republic - All The Right Moves: I had these guys pegged as a one-hit wonder after Apologise (ft. Timbaland). This track hasn't convinced me that they'll make any more waves. It's ok, but very forgettable, IMO.

Dukes Of Windsor - Get It: Once again I am familiar with the artist, but had not heard this specific track before. Played softly it's just ok, but I'll reserve further judgement until I've played this one where it's probably meant to be (loud on a big sound system).

Pink - Bohemian Rhapsody (Live): Love her or hate her, no one can deny she is a superpower in the music world. I do quite like some of her stuff, but some songs just grate on me. I think she's done a great job of this one, and I can imagine the crowd at the venue would have gone off their tits at the famous 4 minute mark. I do see it as a bit of an odd choice for a female singer, but she's got the balls to pull it off.

[AndyP]

Thanks for the review, Courty. As I've told you before, I was disappointed that I couldn't introduce Miami Horror and Passion Pit to you when I had my CD done in December, before you listened to them yourself.

In regards to your review of Miami Horror and Ladyhawke, it sounds like you listen to too much music and don't have enough plays of each album. I prefer to focus on an album or two at a time and give them a good flogging.

I think Miami Horror's Make You Mine is better than Don't Be On With Her, which he released, as well.

[adlo]

Yoss, what songs are too indie for you?

I can only think of maybe Mew, Fanfarlo or The Antlers. Maybe Animal Collective. Fill me in fwend.

[Yossarian]

I'll get back to you on that. The mew song definately they have never done it for me.

I don't mind animal collective but I think they need to lay off the acid in a big way.

JC great first track!

[adlo]

They might argue that you need to open your mind. FWIW Animal Collective are very hit and miss, but their good songs are pretty sweet.

[Yossarian]

To which I could reply the need to lay off the acid. Music is the ultimate cast v forged debate, except for Pink, she is rubbish.

[adlo]

Pink is rubbish and Zig is crazy. These things I know.

[adlo]

I think I will wait a while to review CDs.

I have given JCs, APs and Courtys a fair bit of rotation. Still waiting for AlexMc and BrettM to arrive. LL has only managed one listen.

I think JCs CD is a big improvement on his last one (although I am not saying last one was bad, I just think this one is pretty damn good).

[Yossarian]

I eagerly await your review aldo.

People say Neil Young is rubbish which is just silly. And that Pink gets more jizz on balls than srixon wedges.

But you know what I mean, as much as I like to put down my girlfriends "taste" in music she can always come back with the fact taste is subjective. It is the one argument I can't win.

[adlo]

It's a simple argument.

"Yes, taste is subjective, but I am better than you."

Easy.

[Yossarian]

That is the line I use, she just doesn't get it though!

[adlo]

Do you point out the fact you are a man, and therefore right?

[Yossarian]

You should start a marriage advice column with toursplit with little gems like this adlo.

[adlo]

Nothing can compete with those TourFat gems.

[KristianJ]

Do you point out the fact you are a man, and therefore right?

This would probably be more true to life:

Rdf9-hRt410

[AndyP]

Courty CD Review

The CD felt like two halves to me. Tracks 1-9 and 10-18. At first I couldn’t get into the first half, but it was better in a chill-out mood. Overall, the album flows well, but I skipped more songs than I thought I would on Courty’s CD. Still, there’s four or five artists/albums I will follow up on.


01: Duffy - Stepping Stone (Rockferry) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFjF64Mcaao) Something about this track (and album) sounds very old-fashioned, but it's very refreshing at the same time. Even though the instrumental side is minimalist, there is a real depth to the sound. It was difficult to decide which track from the album to include.Like Amy Winehouse’s old-fashioned music style, I found this “refreshing” too.


02: Paul Simon - Spirit Voices (The Rhythm Of The Saints) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlIs97t-HVE) Some old-skool stuff here. This one is my favourite track from the lesser-known follow up to Graceland. Like the former album, this one is full of gems but this time based on the sounds of South America. It’s okay, but I’m not going to follow it up and get the album.


03: The Ting Tings - We Walk (We Started Nothing) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4BA9Q-ufKc) The only serious track from what is a good fun pop-rock album. As a side note, I have no idea what this song is about… I just like it. I’ve been considering getting a Ting Ting album as they seem to have a few good songs. This has convinced me that I should.


04: Phoenix - Love Like A Sunset (Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPT1pEvF4XY) Probably not the best track from the album, but I just lurve the epic instrumental intro. You could have fit two good songs on your CD in it’s place.


05: Vampire Weekend - Horchata (Contra) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkUQ-OBazbc) I found these guys from the 2009 CD Swap (thanks adlo). I believe this cool track is the first single from their newly released album 'Contra'. It was a tough call between this one and 'White Sky'.I don’t like that Cousins song either. I’m not sure what it is about it.


06: Paolo Nutini - Pencil Full Of Lead (Sunny Side Up) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-xd3NuWQI0) Simply a good fun upbeat tune. Conveniently, it’s the third song in a row where I reach for the next track button.


07: Mystery Jets ft. Laura Marling - Young Love (Twenty One) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xi7ZAAWWl1c) Apparently this pommy trio have been around for at least 3 albums and a huge following in the small venues around the UK. I discovered them on rage one night.I really like this one. Good find. There are four members in the band (as seen in the film clip), with a fifth only doing studio work.


08: Eric Hutchinson - Outside Villanova (Sounds Like This) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGdnL3vPyf4) It was so hard to pick a favourite track from 'Sounds Like This'. As far as whole albums go, this one was my best of the year. This style of bouncy-oh-so-happy pop music just doesn’t agree with me. It reminds me of that shitty Jason Mraz song. That said, I don’t hate it, and respect the song topic.


09: Mika - Blue Eyes (The Boy Who Knew Too Much) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8I9UJ_eayiY) Love him or hate him, this was the only track I really enjoyed from his 2nd album. The first released track scared me off this album, so I’ll take your word on the rest being ordinary. It’s a nice song though.


10: Phoenix - Holdin' On Together (Alphabetical) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcAsLjjBATc) One of my favourite Phoenix tracks… ever. Just a cool, funky tune.”I like their old stuff better than their new stuff.” I can’t get myself to like WAP, but I enjoyed listening to the Alphabetical album. Run, Run, Run is a good track too.


11: Bluejuice - Head Of The Hawk (Head Of The Hawk) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzAFjoa59eA) An aussie group recently popularised by their upbeat release of 'Broken Leg'. You can't help but tap your feet along to this one.Another artist that I considered following up more, but when I did last year on Youtube, I could only find Broken Leg and songs that were more rap. Perhaps they were all from the first album. I heard them do their latest release, Ain’t Tellin’ The Truth, at BDO. I liked that one too, so I should grab the album.


12: Ladyhawke - Another Runaway (Ladyhawke) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaj0fzuRpaA) Ladyhawke has put together a very mature & polished album for a first attempt. This one is my favourite after the first single 'My Delerium' which gained heaps of airplay a little while back. Already had this one, as mentioned by Courty.


13: White Stripes vs. Eric B & Rakim - Paid For My Doorbell (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOdnq8PdbAs) Another mashup from my archives which blends two distinct genres very successfully. I didn’t mind it on my run the other day, but that’s the only time it has appealed to me. Do you need to like the songs used to like a mashup?


14: Mystery Jets - Two Doors Down (Twenty One) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2Dl3VQ2K2U) Another quirky but catchy track from the Mystery Jets. The first time you see the film clip, you would think it was recorded in 1984, but who doesn't secretly love 80's music. :wink:Great one. I can’t get this song out of my head. I was trying to figure out if it was an 80s song too. I’ve listened to the album a couple of times on Youtube and will get it. What are their other albums like?


15: Bloc Party - One More Chance (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOm5z2KIDJg) I'm a sucker for an upbeat piano melody and a good beat, and this track has them both.Yeah-Nah-Maybe. I gave a Bloc Party album a chance last year and passed. This hasn’t convinced me to try again.


16: Owl City - Tip Of The Iceberg (Ocean Eyes) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJePPXLVFlU) I quickly tired of 'Fireflies' getting flogged on the radio, but this track stands out to me as something a little different from the rest if their music. It doesn’t sound that different to me, but I haven’t heard Fireflies too often. I don’t mind it, but the lyrics annoy me. Not that lyrics always matter, but they seem to stand out here. Can you explain them to me? Overkill on metaphors?


17: Pnau - Embrace (Pnau) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et18cBBX5Sg) Pnau are veterans of the Australian electronica scene (for better or for worse). Wild Strawberries was utter garbage, but this track showed the maturity and poise that the industry lacks in this country. If I'm not mistaken, the vocals belong to Ladyhawke. The vocals are Ladyhawke. “This song has an 8 inch ****.”


18: Discovery - So Insane (LP) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8HQPIgFtB4) I enjoyed this de-constructed electronica offering. I find the change of tempo's strangely appealing. I have recently discovered (pun intended) that Discovery is a side-project of the keyboardist from Vampire Weekend.Bizarre.

[Courty]

Thanks AndyP, I thought you'd never get around to it. ;)

[Scottt]

05: Vampire Weekend - Horchata (Contra) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkUQ-OBazbc) I found these guys from the 2009 CD Swap (thanks adlo). I believe this cool track is the first single from their newly released album 'Contra'. It was a tough call between this one and 'White Sky'.

I don’t like that Cousins song either. I’m not sure what it is about it.

I agree. For me, it's how hyper aware they seem of their own cool. It annoys me. It annoyed me with N.E.R.D and MGMT as well.

[AndyP]

Thanks AndyP, I thought you'd never get around to it. ;)What about my questions?

I've listened to Adlo's CD1 once as background noise. Second listen now louder.
Four word review: Needs some Ryan Adams.

[Courty]

Do you need to like the songs used to like a mashup?

I've found that you don't. It all depends on what elements of the original song has been mashed.


What are their other albums like?

There's a couple of other good songs ("Half In Love With Elizabeth" & "Veiled In Grey") but the rest seem like fillers.


Can you explain them to me?

"The Tip of the Iceberg is about how support from loved ones can be a strong thing." :-s

I don't care, I just like it.

[AndyP]

There's a couple of other good songs ("Half In Love With Elizabeth" & "Veiled In Grey") but the rest seem like fillers.I've heard all of the other songs on Twenty One and I don't mind Flakes either. I was asking about their other albums.

[Courty]

I've heard all of the other songs on Twenty One and I don't mind Flakes either. I was asking about their other albums.

Oh, I don't have anything other than Twenty One.

[adlo]

I've listened to Adlo's CD1 once as background noise. Second listen now louder.
Four word review: Needs some Ryan Adams.

Make your mind up AP.

[adlo]

AlexMc, when did you post CDs?

They are yet to land in the west.

[LarryLong]

No love from AlexMc here either.

Not to worry, I've still got two discs I haven't even started with yet.

[Yossarian]

I will get down to doing some reviews if that is what is expected?

[adlo]

I want to throw his CD in the mix.

All the other CDs have had 2-3 spins each.

Edit: Yoss, up to you.

[AlexMc]

Sorry guys - been way busy. Everything is burned, playlist is written, postage done on Monday.

Again...really sorry guys...

[adlo]

No need for an apology. JC took about 3 months longer than you last year.

Cheers for the update :D

[AndyP]

CD received thanks, AlexMc. I had a quick look at the playlist before putting it in the OZgolf pile. The one thing that stood out was Sia, because I just had a youtube listening session of her clips last week. Great voice.

[AndyP]

Adlo, I've listened to your first CD plenty of times now, and it still feels like I haven't listened to it enough to do a proper review. Maybe because it's all unfamiliar material, but it's been a couple of weeks of listening, so I'll make an attempt.

Overall, it's a CD that I haven't minded listening to at all. Sure, there are a few sections where I automatically skip, but on the whole, I've been pleasantly surprised. I can see myself adding most of this CD on to the playlist throughout the year to mix it up.

Songs I dislike: Tracks 2, 3, 6, 7, 18 through to 22 (this run of songs was too boring for my tastes). Initially I didn't mind the Manic Street Preachers song (Track 3), but I got sick of it.

Songs that I don't mind on the album, but probably won't follow up: Tracks 1, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15 & 17.
8. I've tried The XX, and I think they are a little slow for me, but they're not bad. I didn't skip when a song of theirs came on the radio yesterday.
9. I'm still confused over Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. Some songs have grown on me, but I just don't get why it's rated so highly. By the way, I'm disappointed that I got zero comment on my Phoenix comment in the music thread a little while ago.
13. The Ra Ra Riot is almost on the next list, but not quite. I'll give it some more play.

Now to the songs that had an impact on me:
4. Do you think the rest of the Barlight's album would appeal to me, adlo? You mentioned different music styles within the album. I enjoyed this track.
10. That Mew song is a goodun. It seems to be at the right pace for my liking.
11. I was just listening to a few tracks of Tegan & Sara's a few weeks ago when looking at the Groovin' the Moo line up. I rejected them, although I didn't think they were bad. Maybe I was a bit premature with that one, like I was with Midnight Juggernauts.
16. That DMB song rocks.

I think I'll have a crack at Lazza's CD next.

[AlexMc]

CD received thanks, AlexMc. I had a quick look at the playlist before putting it in the OZgolf pile. The one thing that stood out was Sia, because I just had a youtube listening session of her clips last week. Great voice.
The original of that track is boring. The Fourtet remix makes it quite awesome.

[adlo]

Four Tet...... I just grabbed so of their stuff..... it's interesting....

AP. To answer your questions. Firstly, I think I missed your "Phoenix comment".

The Barlights. If you like the song, investigate further. They are quite good and I think you will like the album. It is not an album I enjoy ina single sitting, however, it has a lot of good songs.

The XX, perhaps download some remixes, or just turn up the volume. They are awesome.

Ra Ra Riot, I would beg anyone to persist, their album is seriously great. However, in your case, I know you like the more upbeat numbers, and that is what I put on my mix. Still, give them a shot. They took me a fair few listens until I was sold.

Mew, I think you will enjoy them if you like that track. Some of their stuff is averrage, but there is also plenty more along the lines of what you have heard.

I think you would like Tegan and Sara.

DMB, there is hope yet. Get their discography and pick and choose what you like. Their is some great rock in there. I would be happy to help (as I am sure Goughy would be).

[adlo]

No reply AP?

AlexMc, CDs received today, cheers. Very interesting looking CD. I hope the newb's from this year stick with it for another year. It is quite interesting trying to come up with new CDs for a second year.

[AndyP]

No reply AP?There weren't any questions.

[adlo]

That never stops me!

[AndyP]

I did intend to reply, but I was in browsing and non-thinking mode when I read it, as I am now.

[adlo]

NP AP.

I'd hate to ask you to think. You know, things are so stressful around here for mods since the departure of zigwah....

[AndyP]

Has he gone? That must be why we keep getting emails.

[AndyP]

AP. To answer your questions. Firstly, I think I missed your "Phoenix comment".
http://www.ozgolf.net/showthread.php/3001-MUSIC-....-What-s-on-your-playlist-at-the-moment?p=442678#post442678


The Barlights. If you like the song, investigate further. They are quite good and I think you will like the album. It is not an album I enjoy ina single sitting, however, it has a lot of good songs.I'll either grab the album or youtube them.


The XX, perhaps download some remixes, or just turn up the volume. They are awesome.

Ra Ra Riot, I would beg anyone to persist, their album is seriously great. However, in your case, I know you like the more upbeat numbers, and that is what I put on my mix. Still, give them a shot. They took me a fair few listens until I was sold.Nah, I think I'm too time poor to follow up maybes.


Mew, I think you will enjoy them if you like that track. Some of their stuff is averrage, but there is also plenty more along the lines of what you have heard.

I think you would like Tegan and Sara.Okay, I'll give them a chance.


DMB, there is hope yet. Get their discography and pick and choose what you like. Their is some great rock in there. I would be happy to help (as I am sure Goughy would be).Getting their discography sounds like way too much music to dig through. I think I would need to be pointed in the right direction at the very least.

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I've given LL's playlist many listens now without a track listing, so now it's time to add those and think about doing a review. I've found it to be a CD that's easier to listen to if I do it over a few sessions.