Make A Rising - Infinite Ellipse and Head with Open Fontanel (2008)

I know I haven't posted in a while but I am going to start to pick it up again and try to keep it going strong and not let summer laziness take over. Anyway, here is some really good stuff to start off this new chapter of my blog. This band is pretty avant-garde i guess but who the hell even knows what that means... they play a vast array of instruments such as saxophone, guitar, pianos and then less traditional things to make interesting noises. If i had to make a comparisson to any other artist out there, I'd say these guys are like Animal Collective but with a more orchestral approach and a lot less catchy. Nevertheless, these guys are really something else and I advise you to check this CD out.

1. Sneffels Yokul
2. All One or None
3. Peaceful Paths
4. Woodsong Part One
5. Bradford's Big Boatride [Beyond (The Dawn)]
6. Transmutation
   
7. Your Karmic Obstacle
8. Look, I'm Almost Dead
9. How's 'Bout a Love Supreme
10. Woodsong Part Two

Infinite Ellipse and Head with Open Fontanel

WOOOOO

This page just hit the big 5000
It's almost hard to believe that people have clicked on a link or typed in this site 5000 times (probably 1000 are mine anyway).
Compared to how many people there are going around the internet all day this really is quite insignificant but I like to pretend that its a lot. I'm only doing it to spread the love anyway. So tell all your friends and if you have Stumbleupon, thumbs UP or something i don't really care, I'm not getting money or anything, but that would be pretty cool.
Thanks for stopping by and here's to another 5000!

Medeski, Martin & Wood - End of the World Party (Just in Case) (2004)

Another preposterously dope album from MMW. This one is a lot more streamlined than the other album i posted, The Dropper, but still covers many styles of funky, psychedelic and avant-guard jazz tunes that will get stuck in your head. there are even appearances from jazz guitarist Marc Ribot on tracks 3, 5, 10 and 12. If you dont download this, you should be ashamed of yourself and if you already have it then give yourself a pat on the back.

1. "Anonymous Skulls" – 4:24
2. "End of the World Party" – 5:11
3. "Reflector" – 4:11
4. "Bloody Oil" – 4:42
5. "New Planet" – 4:07
6. "Mami Gato" – 4:10
7. "Shine It" – 4:59
8. "Curtis" – 4:38
9. "Ice" – 4:33
10. "Sasa" – 4:16
11. "Midnight Poppies/Crooked Birds" – 3:44
12. "Queen Bee" – 4:58

End of the World Party (Just in Case)

Xploding Plasticx - Amateur Girlfriends Go Proskirt Agents (2001)

Those Norwegians love their electronica-infused nu-jazz, don't they? Well, they do a damn good job. This duo takes a more straightforward jazz approach than their brothers-in-arms, Jaga Jazzist. They seamlessly fuse technology and old-time jazz feel into one beautiful fusion record. It also seems hip-hop inspired at times, using various samples, break beats and make it sound like youre spinning an old LP. Definitely worth a listen. Norway rules.

1. "Sports, Not Heavy Crime" - 5:07
2. "Funnybones & Lazylegs" - 4:48
3. "6 Hours Starlight" - 3:22
4. "Behind the Eightball" - 4:50
5. "Single Stroke Ruffs" - 2:28
6. "Treat Me Mean, I Need the Reputation" - 4:58
7. "Relieved Beyond Repair" - 1:45
8. "Tinntinnamputation" - 4:26
9. "More Power to Yah" - 5:27
10. "Having Smarter Babies" - 4:57
11. "Far-flung Tonic" - 4:52
12. "Happy Jizz Girls" - 2:54
13. "Doubletalk Gets Through to You" - 5:24
14. "Comatose Luck" - 3:39

Amateur Girlfriends Go Proskirt Agents

The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Electric Ladyland (1968)

I'm hoping everyone already has this album but I'm putting it up here just in case. This is definitely Jimi's greatest release and probably one of the best records of all time due to the vast difference of styles portrayed and the amount of skill each of the musicians posses. The only song I find sub-par is the track "Little Miss Strange" which features the bassist, Noel Redding, singing. Now, don't get me wrong, he's an awesome bassist but I think he should stick with it because this song sounds like the Beatles on ritalin featuring Jimi Hendrix. If you like this song then good for you but I always skip it. Anyyywayy, If you don't already have this, get it right now for the love of Jimi Hendrix.

1.	And the Gods Made Love
		2.	Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland)
		3.	Crosstown Traffic
		4.	Voodoo Chile
		5.	Little Miss Strange
		6.	Long Hot Summer Night
		7.	Come on (Let the Good Times Roll)
		8.	Gypsy Eyes
		9.	Burning of the Midnight Lamp
		10.	Rainy Day, Dream Away
		11.	1983...(A Merman I Should Turn to Be)
		12.	Moon, Turn the Tides...Gently Gently Away
		13.	Still Raining, Still Dreaming
		14.	House Burning Down
		15.	All Along the Watchtower
		16.	Voodoo Child (Slight Return)

Electric Ladyland

The Locust - Safety Second, Body Last (2005)

This 10 minute EP is filled with all of the intensity you hear in The Locust's usual 30 second songs but has trippy ambient lulls in between each of the movements. There are only two tracks but there are 11 movements all together. This EP is great because it takes The Locust's intensity and absurd synth-laced tactics and puts a twist on progressive rock and gives birth to a very deranged piece of music. Enjoy...or dont.

1. Armless and Overactive
   "Who's Handling the Population Paste?"
   Invented Organs
   "New Tongue Sweepstakes"
   "Consenting Abscess (Part 1)"
2. "Consenting Abscess (Part 2)"
   One Decent Leg
   "Movement Across the Membrane"
   "Oscillating Eyes"
   Immune System Overtime
   "Hairy Mouth"

Safety Second, Body Last

Rx Bandits - The Resignation (2003)

The Rx Bandits are a very intriguing band. They can appeal to almost anyone with their usually poppy choruses and the beautiful vocals of Matt Embree. They also use a lot of reggae inspired riffs and even when they arent playing anything with that kind of sound you can still feel it in the background or maybe some trombone will come into the picture. They are also very technical and use a lot of tie signature changing in a bunch of songs but do it gracefully so it doesn't feel like mathrock but still ads an interesting touch. Not to mention the amazing drumming in every song that really keeps it going. This is somewhat popular stuff but if you havent heard it yet, definitely give it a chance.

1. "Sell You Beautiful" – 3:37
2. "Prophetic" – 4:54
3. "Newsstand Rock (Exposition)" – 2:52
4. "Overcome (The Recapitulation)" – 3:46
5. "Never Slept So Soundly" – 5:41
6. "Taking Chase As The Serpent Slithers" – 4:41
7. "Republic" – 4:17
8. "Mastering The List" – 7:23
9. "Falling Down The Mountain" – 5:30
10. "Dinna-Dawg (And The Inevitable Onset of Lunacy)" – 6:36
11. "Pal-Treaux" – 4:38
12. "Decresendo" – 5:47

The Resignation

Thrice - The Alchemy Index Vols. III & IV (2008)

The second half of The Alchemy Index was released about a month ago and is equally amazing as the first half. Unlike all the other elements, the Air volume doesn't "sound" as much as its element as the other volumes do but besides that its probably the most solid volume. Earth is all done with acoustic guitar and percussion instruments in a very folky way that has a really great feel. Definitely check out this second half.

Vol III: Air

1. "Broken Lungs" - 4:14
   
2. "The Sky Is Falling" - 4:21
   
3. "A Song for Milly Michaelson" - 5:07
   
4. "Daedalus" - 6:00
   
5. "As the Crow Flies" - 2:22
   
6. "Silver Wings" - 2:10
   

Vol IV: Earth

1. "Moving Mountains" - 2:55
   
2. "Digging My Own Grave" - 3:04
   
3. "The Earth Isn't Humming" - 4:58
   
4. "The Lion and the Wolf" - 2:42
   
5. "Come All You Weary" - 4:08
   
6. "Child of Dust" - 3:09

Air
Earth

Thrice - The Alchemy Index Vols. I & II (2007)

The first 2 volumes in Thrice's Alchemy Index project. Over the past 2 weeks these have become 2 of my favorite albums of all time. The sheer epic proportions plus the amazing concept make this a really intense listen. In these first 2 volumes, you can hear how they adapted their music to each element really well. The songs on Fire are all very intense and hectic while all of the songs on Water are very mellow and feature a lot of effects to make the sound dampened and almost like its being played under water at some points. It's simply genius and everyone should give it a listen. Throw any conceptions of Thrice's poppy/hardcore background out the window and snag this and the next 2 volumes which ill upload later.

Vol I: Fire

1. "Firebreather" - 4:24
2. "The Messenger" - 2:09
3. "Backdraft" - 4:08
4. "The Arsonist" - 4:13
5. "Burn the Fleet" - 3:46
6. "The Flame Deluge" - 3:27

Vol II: Water

1. "Digital Sea" - 3:44
2. "Open Water" - 3:46
3. "Lost Continent" - 4:30
4. "Night Diving" - 6:02
5. "The Whaler" - 4:09
6. "Kings Upon the Main" - 4:56

Fire
Water

Sorry, no music

I'm busy procrastinating and the like. Plus, I have finals this week. I'll have something good for when i post again. In the meantime...