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Re: What are you listening to right now?
Well, this morning I've been listening to a lot or European "Goth Metal."
First up is the "Werks 80" double CD by Atrocity, which is 20 cover versions of mostly famous songs from the 80s. Most of the usual suspects are included: "People are People," "The Sun Always Shines on TV," "Smalltown Boy," "Don't You Forget About Me," and "Forever Young." As ridiculous as it may sound, there's a LOT to like here, especially since I never really cared for the original versions...
Then I listened to "The Poet and the Pendulum" and "Amaranth" from Nightwish's excellent "Dark Passion Play," and ended my morning commute with "Lucretia My Reflection" by Warrel Dane, which is the BEST Sisters of Mercy cover I've ever heard. Warrell's American (and the lead singer for the underrated Nevermore).
Quite a morning for me music-wise if I do say so myself...
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She comes at night, when you're all alone
And when she whispers, your blood shall run cold
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Re: What are you listening to right now?
I'm just at the finale of Eldorado, by Electric Light Orchestra. Like Don, I tend to listen to a lot of Euro goth. I have about half the stuff he mentioned. That Atrocity sounds interesting.
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Re: What are you listening to right now?
Metallica "Death Magnetic"
Listening because after their long absence and recent slew of underwhelming releases, I wanted to hear if Metallica still had "it." They do, in spades. This new album ROCKS.
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Re: What are you listening to right now?
Martinu Symphony #1
He's a lesser-known 20th century (1890-1959) Czech composer. His six symphonies have become favorites of mine.
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Re: What are you listening to right now?
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It IS, and I'm much more into 80s thrash and speed metal, as well as traditional and power metal, but I love the "atmospheric" feel of so-called "Goth Metal." Now I've gotta listen to some Theatre of Tragedy...
Beware with Atrocity, there's also a cheesy death metal band with the same name. Most of the GOOD Atrocity releases feature a latex-clad vixen on the cover (ANOTHER reason I like them).
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She comes at night, when you're all alone
And when she whispers, your blood shall run cold
You'd better hide before she finds you...
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Re: What are you listening to right now?
Right now I'm listenning to "Tears In Heaven" by Eric Clapton but it's on satilite radio via Dish Network. But a few minutes ago I had "Cured" by Steve Hackett in the cd player.
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Re: What are you listening to right now?
Trafiic's Live on the Road. Good stuff!
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Re: What are you listening to right now?
My current playlist is:
The Ting Tings: It's very 80's and I love it.
The Blood Arm: Something new to me and very enjoyable
The Puppini Sisters: they do a great andrew sister-esque version of Panic that is awesome!
Foo Fighters: I don't like the entire album, but there are some songs on it that are a good listen.
The Enchanted Soundtrack: Great soundtrack. I love to sing along to this one.
Legally Blonde The Musical Soundtrack: Very good songs thoughout this whole soundtrack. another one I enjoy singing to.
Chicago Soundtrack: bebe neworths version is awesome!
No Doubt Tragic Kingdom: Just in the ska mood
The Pierces: Love this album! Never skip a single song.
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Re: What are you listening to right now?
This morning, it's Forgotten Metal Acts of the Mid 1980s:
TYGERS OF PAN TANG - "Suzie Smiled," "Don't Stop By," "Paris By Air"
ANGEL WITCH - "Angel Witch," "Confused," "White Witch"
and also the NEVER forgotten:
THIN LIZZY - the entire final album and masterpiece "Thunder and Lightning"
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And when she whispers, your blood shall run cold
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Now playing "Spooky" by Classics IV with Dennis Yost for the peoples. Not sure what next. I have "GTO" by ronny & the Daytonas lined up for play after some junk (sports features and a PSA).
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Re: What are you listening to right now?
Mitch Hedberg - "Do You Believe In Gosh?"
Good stuff, gone WAY too soon. RIP.
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Listening to some of the last stuff George Carlin recorded. Mighty funny and edgy like a hate mongering shock jock/talker only much much smarter. George was one of the greats while so many others were forgettable.
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Re: What are you listening to right now?
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Originally Posted by Don Giro
This morning, it's Forgotten Metal Acts of the Mid 1980s:
TYGERS OF PAN TANG - "Suzie Smiled," "Don't Stop By," "Paris By Air"
ANGEL WITCH - "Angel Witch," "Confused," "White Witch"
and also the NEVER forgotten:
THIN LIZZY - the entire final album and masterpiece "Thunder and Lightning"
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Man, I am so with you on Tygers and I've also been listening to Pretty Maids alot recently. A "new for me" band I've been listening to is Iron Savior.
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I just went through a John Sykes phase.
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Re: What are you listening to right now?
Kicking off the 8 oclock hour with...
"Rock your baby"
George McRae
Followed by
"Rockin' Pneumonia Boogie Woogie Flu"
Johnny Rivers
Keeping it upbeat this morning for 911.
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Checking out some George Carlin:
"...and by the way, the 'Suicide Bombers' themselves don't call it that. In a stunning example of euphemism...they call it a 'Sacred Explosion'. Holy smoke!"
"I can't understand what it is people like about John Wayne movies. I think they suck!"
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