The Syndicate

I would like to submit this album for the next SAW poll this will be my first time doing so and I'll need to go ahead and listen to this current album up right now. This album is available on bandcamp for those interested

I suppose I should include the album cover and release year
Möbius Trip and Hadron Kaleido - 2011- by Michael Guy Bowman

Linki: jay has my covered

*and Jay has covered your cover with a spoiler

So right off the bat, the first song on the playlist. I've already got a personal reference, (Denton is were I live, in Texas. It's a nice town full of history and plenty of bands starting out, with venues and college students galore) the story the song conveys is great and really conveys the story of two friends living their dreams, even if albeit they're a bit different than most.

The second song, a dose of reality for a fallen football star turned drug dealer. The tone of the song lightens it up to a more whimsical tone however especially with the insertion of the person in questions name and for whatever reason his family history.

Third song, from what I can tell without the lyrics, is there's a place offering drinks that have the ability to perk someone up, or as the song says "put color in your cheeks". It's obvious by now that the songs so far haven't had a focus on rhyme as much as telling a story, and I'm fairly enjoying it so far. I mean the album cover does in fact tell you about what's to be expected.

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Stopping here for now, will continue at a later time.

I plan on listening to this whole album and rating t tonight since I can't just submit something then not participate

That's not cool

Will return in a few hours then

I cant say im the best at describing music off of one or two listens, but i do love myself some rock and roll, punk rock, alternative rock, it all just reaches out to my soul. perhaps it's cause a lot of them are just ripe with raw emotions? are those the correct words?

anyways, ive enjoyed all the songs so far, i really like Down on the Street the best so far.

1970 just came on though and i swear ive heard it from somewhere, either a commercial or some past source of media to where ive heard it a lot.... be back in a second to follow a hunch.

I was right, ive heard this song many a times since i poured hundreds of hours into this game as a kid in the mid 2000's with a PS2

but back to the rest of the album which is just fun house and LA blues,

Fun house is almost 8 minutes long, but i loved the percussion and sax throughout it, not to mention the sounds that, presumably Iggy Pops is making, that arent lyrics i mean, are both funny but also convey the craziness and feelings he's expressing in the song. its one of those songs you take a deep breath once its over and just say "wow"

and capping it off with LA Blues, i actually enjoyed this song probably the least, just due to its "raw power" if you will, lots of screeching sounds and loud pitches, and actual unintelligible screaming too.

Overall i give the album a 3/5. it's got some choice songs but it's also really charged and i wouldnt want to listen to it lots.

man makes me consider if i should change my selection to something ive listened to more, since i more so submitted this album on a whim and "wouldn't this be cool to get a review of?" But that's more for you guys to decide, otherwise i always have the next queue in which i can submit something ive listened to dozens of times

I'm gonna go with Classics by Ratatat as my next album j think

Either that or Tourist History by Two Door Cinema Club

It's more so instrumental versus lyrical

In my personal experience this is most definitely an album you have to listen to more than once, Michael Guy Bowman has weird kinds voice that sounds weird maybe even bad but at the same time intriguing.

Dawn of man is the highlight of the album I will agree with Chain of Prospit and No Release being pretty good too. The first and final songs of the album are instrumental if im not wrong, and I have always been a fan of instrumental works more so than lyrical. I in fact listened to the whole album again just today during my drive back home. The album itself is different as well as its different than the other multitude of songs considered akin to it in the discography which in turn is related to the source material. You could say it's technically a soundtrack album. Overall though I have to give it a 3.5/5 since I do enjoy all the rhythms and techno sounds but the lyrics are a little silly, given how familiar you are with the source material.

@Gman so you'd agree that, for whatever odd reason, listening for a second time was more enjoyable?

Before I start this I want to throw this into the queue for the next poll: Classics by Ratatat 2006

Ricochet wrote: ↑Fri Sep 08, 2017 3:52 pm Ok folks, I shall assist Jay from now on in managing this club.

We currently have exactly five new eligible submissions, three of which are carry-overs from the previous poll, lol. It's quite clear, under such circumstances, that there is no need to create a poll for them and that we'll just progress with the order in which these have been submitted (or resubmitted) this week. If I did actually miss any previous recommendation, let me know.

Still, if I can get at least two more by Merkan bedtime tonight, we could battle it out after all. @MovingPictures07, @insertnamehere, @Quin, @Golden, @sprityo, please note that you are currently eligible to submit a new album. @Boomslang, mate, we haven't heard from you in ages.

Also, keep that feedback on Moor Mother coming. It's a 30-minute short, but dense capsule of crazy and dark, so it should definitely get some impression out of you.

Lastly, I'm more of a Monday person when it comes to switching into a new week. Would anyone have any objections to this minor change?

I submitted an album earlier but I've been super busy so you don't have to add me to this poll

It's on itunes as well

Sorry I've been gone recently but I'm super excited to share this album. It's entirely instrumental and is overall nice to listen to. The group Ratatat was formerly known as cherry for those seeking more than just their 4 Albums.

I can't wait to revisit and put my thoughts out about them (given I'm able to of course)

I bummed out on an in depth thought over every song but I've listened enough times for me to give the album a strong 4. It's not something I can listen to everyday without getting tired, but when it comes on in a shuffle or over pandora I don't skip it. It's enjoyable and full of groovin beats, great guitar, and a drumkit bass that makes me want to drum along

Again, 4/5 stars

Not to be confused with the other band Phoenix


With Ricochet's taste I look forward to listening

I didnt want to submit because i dont actively keep up with SAW but if you want something i can suggest Something to Believe In by Young the Giant

great album

oh shit you guys queued my suggestion? i completely forgot

I picked this up from my local record shop back home before i left, it's a really fun album and i eded up liking a majority of the songs. previously all i had heard was "something to believe in"

But another solid car album i dont get tired from

it's also worth nothing that the link provided has a playlist but Young The Giant has a (In the Open) version of some of the songs so listen to both versions for a full experience!

M Plus 7 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 15, 2018 12:35 am I apologize for my inactivity here as well. Obviously it’s been a very hectic summer. Look forward to rebooting it in the future with you all!