|
|
Post by bumsfallera on May 1, 2005 7:40:31 GMT -5
being new to popjustice, I just realised that there are lots of great things that I missed out on completely, basically because not being in the UK anymore, it's kinda difficult to keep up, and also ,the charts just didn't seem to be that intersting anymore, so I started looking towards Europe and American Synthpop for my Popthrills...so I was just wondering: If there's one album of the last few years that I should absolutely get, which one would that be?
|
|
|
|
Post by Flyswatter on May 1, 2005 10:15:56 GMT -5
For American synthpop look no further than Give Up by the Postal Service. I'd also highly recommend Non Zero Sumness by Planet Funk (Italian dance-pop)
|
|
LoverTits
Punter
Popjustice Almighty
Sexy Robot!
Posts: 805
|
Post by LoverTits on May 2, 2005 10:03:52 GMT -5
Lali Puna - Faking the Books.
It's electro-ish, it's paranoid, it's angry, it's got great tunes and it's multi-lingual.
However, I would also be bending the rules and pushing for either of Juana Molina's albums too.
They're electro-ish, dreamy and more fun than a skip full of Rooster.
|
|
|
|
Post by Dark Angel on May 2, 2005 11:53:05 GMT -5
Nitin Sawhney - PHILTRE.
Not only is it his best album to date it's also quite easily the best album of 2005 for me. It's a rich tapestry of global sounds ranging from Trip-Hop, classical Asian, Blues and Flamenco, interwoven skilfully with downtempo beats to form a wonderful backdrop for the range of excellent guest vocals on show. Which, depending on who is singing shifts between English and Asian. I can’t recommend this album high enough, it’s a must for anyone’s music collection.
|
|
|
|
Post by Trixie on May 2, 2005 18:59:12 GMT -5
Charlotte Hatherley - Grey Will fade.
An ace album full of pop-indie from the very lovely Charlotte from Ash.
|
|
|
|
Post by Born Under A Bad Song on May 4, 2005 7:19:24 GMT -5
I have to second Give Up by the Postal Service.
My own suggestion would be The Faint - Danse Macabre
|
|
|
|
Post by Kittens-In-A-Hoodie on May 4, 2005 11:15:37 GMT -5
|
|
Splendid*
Punter
Give these guys an oscar!
Posts: 194
|
Post by Splendid* on May 4, 2005 19:31:41 GMT -5
Ditto! I might have suggested this, if someone hadn't beaten me to it, but I'm not bitter. Bitch!Although, if you're into abit of electro as your post implies then look no further: Client - City. This album is godly. |
|
|
|
Post by Dark Angel on May 5, 2005 9:50:47 GMT -5
*rolls up sleaves* Do u wanna piece of me, bustah!? I have to agree though, Client - 'CITY' is v.good, especially the track 'Pornography'. |
|
Mike
Punter
Popjustice Almighty
?No quiero otro, no hay igual!
Posts: 1,964
|
Post by Mike on May 5, 2005 10:04:44 GMT -5
Nitin Sawhney - PHILTRE. Not only is it his best album to date it's also quite easily the best album of 2005 for me. It's a rich tapestry of global sounds ranging from Trip-Hop, classical Asian, Blues and Flamenco, interwoven skilfully with downtempo beats to form a wonderful backdrop for the range of excellent guest vocals on show. Which, depending on who is singing shifts between English and Asian. I can’t recommend this album high enough, it’s a must for anyone’s music collection. Dark Angel and Splendid, thank you so much. I was starting to think I was the only fan here. I'm not quite sure if Philtre is his best yet (I keep changing my mind but I'm currently leaning towards Prophesy) but it's still a remarkable album. Journey in particular is mind-blowing, as indeed are Everything, Throw, Flipside and Noches En Vela Part 2. And the closing track, Sanctuary, is blissfully lovely. |
|
