Music Talk

IDM or Intelligent Dance Music may be one of the smarmiest genre titles, but when it comes to the moniker there is no one that who is more widely known as the champion of it than Aphex Twin.  Kris and Alex take a look three lesser known outputs by the ultra-prolific master of music programming and obscure synthesizers. AFX - Korg Trax + Tunings for Falling AsleepAFX - London 03.06.17 [Field Day]Aphex Twin - Cheetah

New Round-up.  New albums: Moe Shop - Moshi MoshiMala Rodriguez - BrujaLil Nas X - 7EPGrobschnitt - Rockpommel's LandThe Mamas & The Papas - If You Can Believe Your Eyes And EarsHot Chip - A Bath Full Of EcstasyVarious Artists - The Soundtrack to FootlooseAt The Drive-In - Live In Paris 02.04.2001

But fortunately for you listeners the glitches are barely anywhere to be found on this episode.  Alex, Teangelo, and Ryan were chomping on some new music in the virtual studio.  Listen as they review Billie Elish - WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?Lizzo - Because I Love YouAnderson .Paak - Ventura

Alex is desperate to purge some sludge from his music collection.  On this round-up Alex is starts off with a bunch of loathed albums and did not finishes. Fortunately things start to get better later on.  Listen as he reviews: Mos Def - True MagicMr. Carmack - Drugs EP Willow - ArdipithicusLeon Bridges - Coming HomeHarry Nilsson - That's The Way It IsHarry Nilsson - The Point!The Fall - Cerebral Caustic

It should come as no surprise that there are plenty of albums that never make it to the public.  Sometimes those abandoned efforts leak into the general public and we get to have a rare glimpse at what might have been.  On this episode Kris and Alex dive into three such examplesXYZ - Ex-Yes ZeppelinBosnian Rainbows - Unfinished LP2Miles Davis - Unfinished sessions 1975/1976

Sometimes some really good material gets lost on the cutting room floor.  Before discussing Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Kris and Alex got on a completely different tangent that didn't really fit in the episode.  Never fear, here you can enjoy it in all its glory!

Is there anything more wholesome and unoffensive than a white guy behind a piano?  The simple sing-along ballads they produce may be great when you are sloshed, but in the aftermath of your hangover are they actually any good? Kris and Alex decided to find out as they picked three quintessential albums by white guys and their pianos in order to determine which is indeed the best. On this episode you will hear them discuss: Billy Joel - 52nd StreetBen Folds - Rockin' The SuburbsElton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

More Albums means more opinions.  Alex is back with quick takes on the following:The Electric Prunes - I Had Too Much To Dream Last NightBad Finger - AssHarry Nilsson - Nilsson Sings NewmanHarry Nilsson - A Little Touch of Schmilsson in the NightHarry Nilsson - HarryOcote Soul Sound - TaurusThe Wallflowers - Bringing Down The HorseTom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Southern AccentsMono/Poly - Golden SkiesRoy Wood - Boulders

It's always a good time when Ryan, TeAngelo, and Alex get together in the virtual studio.  The trio are excited to talk some 2019 releases.  Check it out as they review Czarface & Ghostface Killah - Czarface Meets GhostfaceSolange - When I Get HomeDave - Psychodrama

More albums?  No problem!  It is time for another installment of The Round-up!The Action - Rolled GoldBuckshot Lefonque - Music EvolutionSilver Apples - ContactHarmonia - DeluxeCan - Live In Colchester 05.08.1972Ange - Emile JactoeyCrack The Sky - Crack The SkyBooker T. & The MG's - And Now!, Doin' Our Thing, Hip Hug-Her, Soul DressingSimon & Garfunkel - Old Friends - Live on Stage

Alex and Kris break into wild new territory as they review four albums in one episode.  That must be what happens when you are giddy to talk about four albums from across the world.  Get your globe-trotting shoes on because we are journeying far and wide to talk about: Konono Nº1 - Konono Nº1 Meets BatidaKhun Narin Electric Phin Band - IINihiloxica - NihiloxicaNihiloxica - Biiri

It has been a while hasn't it?  Never fret because Alex has not forgotten about you and he is ready for a quick run through of some recent(ish) listens. All Them Witches - Lightning At The DoorCopperpot - Chapter 7Karen O. & Danger Mouse - Lux PrimaPink Faeries - Never Never LandKing Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Live At Metro Theatre 05.08.2016King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Live In San Francisco 10.12.2017King Crimson - Live At The Beacon Theater 12.14.2001Vato Negro - Live At Manny's StudioChris Whitley  - Living With The LawHealth  - Vol. 4 :: Slaves Of Fear

Kris and Alex review three new (at one point in 2019) albums.   Le Butcherettes - bi/MENTALMalibu Ken - Malibu KenPhil Keaggy, Tony Levin, Jerry Marotta - The Bucket List

Back in April Alex went and saw Nick Mason's Saucer Full of Secrets.  He has some reflections to share.  

Alex is in rare form on this week's episode as he goes no-holds-barred on the three albums he, Ryan, and TeAngelo have picked.  How savage does he get?  Listen as the three of them review Future - Future Hndrxx Presents: The WizrdMono - Nowhere Now HereJames Blake - Assume Form

April showering of albums brings May flowering of reviews. A. E. Bizottság - StudioA. E. Bizottság - KoncertBrainticket - CottonwoodhillThe Pharcyde - Bizarre Ride II the PharcydeTaking Back Sunday - Tidal WaveMonophonics - Sound of SinningThe Radha Krsna Temple - The Radha Krsna TempleTera Melos - The Audiotree SessionKing Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - The Angelsea EPKing Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Willoughby's BeachKing Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - 12 Bar BruiseCan - Live In Colchester 1975Can - BBC SessionsAphilas - Instrumentally Ill EPDanzig - DanzigIllinformed - The Mould TapeAfro-Haitian Experimental Orchestra - Afro-Haitian Experimental Orchestra

After their last run of bad albums Alex just had an inkling there was unfinished business to attend to and sure enough Kris and him were able to dig up three more disregarded albums to muse over.  What they discovered this time, however, is that they are not quite sure if they found total disasters or secret avant-garde masterpieces.  Check it out as they review Farrah Abraham - My Teenage Dream EndedThe Shaggs - Philosophy of the WorldKit Ream - All That I Am

Happy Spring!  Alex is here with some new album reviews  Disco Vumbi - Wilobo ManNed's Atomic Dustbin - God FodderThe The - Burning Blue SoulHarmonia - Live 1974And And And - The FailureBuffalo Daughter - PsychicRaekwon - Shaolin Vs. Wu-TangOrchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou - The Vodoun Effect

Kris and Alex discuss to three different takes on British blues, exploring how the genre had changed as it made its way from the United States.  Listen as they review Jeff Beck - Truth Jethro Tull - This Was Fleetwood Mac - Then Play On

Ken Nordine's death has Alex feeling a certain way.  Enjoy this mini-episode where he sorts through his thoughts and feelings on this beautiful artist's life.