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by Smithers-Jones
Wed Jan 16, 2019 9:43 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: AMF Weekly Chart 19.01
Replies: 13
Views: 12672

Re: AMF Weekly Chart 19.01

Ex:Re - Romance
by Smithers-Jones
Mon Dec 17, 2018 12:55 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Best Moderately Acclaimed Album Of 2018: Nominations!
Replies: 53
Views: 55397

Re: Best Moderately Acclaimed Album Of 2018: Nominations!

Ben Pirani - How Do I Talk to My Brother?
by Smithers-Jones
Thu May 24, 2018 11:15 pm
Forum: ALL TIME
Topic: 🙏 Los 138 discos que nadie te recomendó
Replies: 2
Views: 4650

Re: Los 138 discos que nadie te recomendó

Los años cincuenta: 1) Various - The Fantastic 50's - 24 Golden Hits 2) Gene Vincent - Blue Jean Bop! + Gene Vincent Rocks & The Blue Caps Roll 3) Various - This is Sun Rockabilly - 15 Classic Cuts 4) Robert Mitchum - Calypso Is Like So... Primeros años sesenta (1960-1966) 5) Esquivel - See It I...
by Smithers-Jones
Wed May 23, 2018 9:43 am
Forum: ALL TIME
Topic: 🙏 Los 138 discos que nadie te recomendó
Replies: 2
Views: 4650

🙏 Los 138 discos que nadie te recomendó

https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=uHVuDgAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=Los+138+discos+que+nadie+te+recomend%C3%B3&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjH6YLcw5vbAhULDMAKHYKOCukQ6AEIJzAA#v=onepage&q=Los%20138%20discos%20que%20nadie%20te%20recomend%C3%B3&f=false Found this online and sub...
by Smithers-Jones
Fri Apr 20, 2018 12:20 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Noel Gallagher quote on lyrics
Replies: 11
Views: 8173

Re: Noel Gallagher quote on lyrics

I think the melody and the tune are the most important part of any song, as that is ultimately the thing that attracts me to a song. If the lyrics are good then that's even better but I myself don't even listen to or read the lyrics until maybe the 4th or 5th time I've heard the song. Although, if a...
by Smithers-Jones
Fri Apr 13, 2018 3:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm mentally insane
Replies: 2
Views: 13003

Re: I'm mentally insane

I wouldn't worry about it. Just go and have a beer or something.
by Smithers-Jones
Wed Apr 11, 2018 9:40 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: AMF WC Classics Edition 08
Replies: 19
Views: 11459

Re: AMF WC Classics Edition 08

Soda Stereo - De Musica Ligera
by Smithers-Jones
Mon Mar 26, 2018 3:41 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 2018 - Round 1.1
Replies: 20
Views: 14653

Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 2018 - Round 1.1

Only had the chance to listen to one of the ties this week but:
1. Small Faces - Ogdens'
by Smithers-Jones
Wed Mar 07, 2018 10:48 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: AMF WC Classics Edition 03
Replies: 17
Views: 11443

Re: AMF WC Classics Edition 03

The Jam - Man in the Corner Shop
by Smithers-Jones
Sat Mar 03, 2018 9:14 am
Forum: Rank the tracks
Topic: Rank the Tracks: The Zombies' Odessey and Oracle (1968)
Replies: 20
Views: 37295

Re: Rank the Tracks: The Zombies' Odessey and Oracle (1968)

One of my favourite's this. Masterpiece! 04) Beechwood Park 03) Maybe After He's Gone 11) Friends of Mine 08) I Want Her, She Wants Me 12) Time of the Season 01) Care of Cell 44 05) Brief Candles 02) A Rose for Emily 09) This Will Be Our Year 10) Butcher's Tale (Western Front 1914) 06) Hung Up on a ...
by Smithers-Jones
Sat Mar 03, 2018 9:07 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: AMF WC Classics Edition 02
Replies: 19
Views: 11978

Re: AMF WC Classics Edition 02

Aphex Twin - Ptolemy
by Smithers-Jones
Mon Feb 19, 2018 7:40 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: AMF WC Classics Edition 01
Replies: 32
Views: 16665

Re: AMF WC Classics Edition 01

Got to say this is a great idea and I predict it will be as successful as the new music chart!

Pescado Rabioso - Cantata de puentes amarillos
by Smithers-Jones
Sun Feb 18, 2018 3:51 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: AMF Weekly Chart 18.06
Replies: 12
Views: 9553

Re: AMF Weekly Chart 18.06

Triángulo de Amor Bizarro - O Isa
by Smithers-Jones
Thu Feb 01, 2018 1:54 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: AMF Weekly Chart 18.04
Replies: 15
Views: 11480

Re: AMF Weekly Chart 18.04

The_Claw wrote:I want to add another one: Dream Wife - Hey Heartbreaker
Seconded
by Smithers-Jones
Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:55 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: AMF Weekly Chart 18.04
Replies: 15
Views: 11480

Re: AMF Weekly Chart 18.04

Texxcoco - No Beach
U.S. Girls - Pearly Gates
by Smithers-Jones
Sun Jan 28, 2018 9:42 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: AMF Weekly Chart 18.03
Replies: 16
Views: 11974

Re: AMF Weekly Chart 18.03

Mulholland wrote:Camila Cabello - Havana
Thirded (if that's even a word)
by Smithers-Jones
Tue Jan 23, 2018 5:23 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: AMF Weekly Chart 18.03
Replies: 16
Views: 11974

Re: AMF Weekly Chart 18.03

Hinds - New For You
by Smithers-Jones
Fri Jan 19, 2018 4:44 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Songs/tracks of 2018
Replies: 75
Views: 86526

Re: Songs/tracks of 2018

On heavy rotation at the moment:
Shame - One Rizla
Gwenno - Tir Ha Mor
First Aid Kit - Fireworks
MGMT - Hand it Over
Sunflower Bean - I Was a Fool
Hinds - New For You
by Smithers-Jones
Fri Jan 19, 2018 9:37 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: AMF Favorite Albums + Songs of 2017 ~ List Thread
Replies: 86
Views: 77164

Re: AMF Favorite Albums + Songs of 2017 ~ List Thread

Albums 1. Alvvays - Antisocialites 2. Jane Weaver - Modern Kosmology 3. Kendrick Lamar - DAMN. 4. Paul Weller - A Kind Revolution 5. The xx - I See You 6. The Strypes - Spitting Image 7. St Vincent - MASSEDUCTION 8. Angel Olsen - Phases 9. Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - Who Built the Moon? 10....
by Smithers-Jones
Thu Jan 18, 2018 11:16 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Albums of 2018
Replies: 228
Views: 285667

Re: Albums of 2018

First big release for me is First Aid Kit - Ruins coming out Friday. Might pick that album up, the singles off it have been really good. Really enjoyed Shame's debut Songs of Praise which came out last week, that looks set to be one of my favourite releases of 2018 and the Camila Cabello album had ...
by Smithers-Jones
Wed Jan 17, 2018 9:36 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: AMF Weekly Chart 18.02
Replies: 11
Views: 8793

Re: AMF Weekly Chart 18.02

Gwenno - Tir Ha Mor
by Smithers-Jones
Fri Jan 12, 2018 8:12 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: AMF Weekly Chart 18.01
Replies: 23
Views: 15127

Re: AMF Weekly Chart 18.01

If there's room for another nomination:

Childhood - Too Old for My Tears
by Smithers-Jones
Fri Jan 12, 2018 4:51 pm
Forum: Rank the tracks
Topic: Rank the Tracks: David Bowie's ★ [Blackstar] (2016)
Replies: 28
Views: 46990

Re: Rank the Tracks: David Bowie's ★ [Blackstar] (2016)

03) Lazarus 02) 'Tis a Pity She Was a Whore 01) Blackstar 05) Girl Loves Me 04) Sue (Or in a Season of Crime) 07) I Can't Give Everything Away 06) Dollar Days Might give the album a listen again tonight, it's been a good few months since I last played it. Can't believe 2 years has passed since his d...
by Smithers-Jones
Fri Jan 12, 2018 4:44 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Shame - Songs of Praise
Replies: 6
Views: 6065

Re: Shame - Songs of Praise

Really enjoyable album. One Rizla is definitely the highlight, but The Lick and Friction are great as well. Solid debut 8/10.
by Smithers-Jones
Mon Jan 08, 2018 1:28 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: AMF Weekly Chart 18.01
Replies: 23
Views: 15127

Re: AMF Weekly Chart 18.01

Shame - One Rizla
by Smithers-Jones
Thu Dec 07, 2017 2:20 pm
Forum: EOY 2017
Topic: EOY 2017 - HMV (UK)
Replies: 2
Views: 5157

Re: EOY 2017 - HMV (UK)

Just taking a moment to compliment you on your username, Smithers-Jones. How's the wife and home? Did you get the car you've been looking for? By the way, I've some news to tell you - there's no longer a position for you. Sorry, Smithers-Jones. I'm gonna put on the kettle and make some tea, It's al...
by Smithers-Jones
Thu Dec 07, 2017 1:59 pm
Forum: EOY 2017
Topic: EOY 2017 - Sister Ray Records (UK)
Replies: 0
Views: 2534

EOY 2017 - Sister Ray Records (UK)

Not eligible - info only https://twitter.com/SisterRayStore/status/932596874992914432 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I_dBLgh9xCcLSt3RFOumWTgu1mV1aVQr/view 1. King Gizzard - Sketches of Brunswick East 2. Oh Sees - Orc 3. Hype Williams - Rainbow Edition 4. Ride - Weather Diaries 5. LCD Soundsystem ...
by Smithers-Jones
Thu Dec 07, 2017 1:49 pm
Forum: EOY 2017
Topic: EOY 2017 - HMV (UK)
Replies: 2
Views: 5157

EOY 2017 - HMV (UK)

I realise this list is ineligible, but i'll post anyway for reference. There is no link on the HMV website with the full list unfortunately, I'm transcribing this from a free booklet that is available in-store. It is an unranked list. ALBUM OF THE YEAR: St. Vincent - Masseduction The War On Drugs - ...
by Smithers-Jones
Sat Jun 17, 2017 6:42 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: AMF Weekly Chart 17.22
Replies: 21
Views: 17737

Re: AMF Weekly Chart 17.22

The Strypes - Great Expectations
Alvvays - In Undertow
by Smithers-Jones
Wed Mar 22, 2017 9:22 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: POLL: Deciding the genre tournament
Replies: 13
Views: 8763

Re: POLL: Deciding the genre tournament

Are we considering soul and funk music to be under the R&B genre as well?
by Smithers-Jones
Mon Mar 20, 2017 12:56 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 8 - Round 1.2
Replies: 52
Views: 30356

Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 8 - Round 1.2

The Dismemberment Plan - Emergency & I
Novos Baianos - Acabou chorare
Almendra - Almendra
Sods Stereo - Sueño Stereo
by Smithers-Jones
Mon Mar 13, 2017 9:16 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 8 - Round 1.1
Replies: 32
Views: 18835

Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 8 - Round 1.1

Some really good albums this week, it's a shame that I had to vote against the Manic's album but Sound Affects is my all time favorite record. My picks: 1. The Jam - Sound Affects 2. Sonny Sharrock - Ask The Ages 3. Nilsson - Aerial Ballet (although on another day I could have easily chosen The Fall...
by Smithers-Jones
Fri Feb 24, 2017 12:10 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Bands that are most famous in their native countries (and whether or not they deserve wider attention)
Replies: 43
Views: 30885

Re: Bands that are most famous in their native countries (and whether or not they deserve wider attention)

With regards to a lot of British bands (eg. The Jam, The Specials, The Fall, Oasis etc.) I think the reason that they are perhaps unknown or underrated in the USA and the rest of the world is because they are (without meaning to use a cliché) 'quintessentially British' in lyrical content and even do...
by Smithers-Jones
Fri Feb 17, 2017 12:50 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Songs everyone hates that you like
Replies: 92
Views: 53602

Re: Songs everyone hates that you like

Wings - Mull of Kintyre.

Seems like one of those songs people love or loathe.
by Smithers-Jones
Wed Feb 15, 2017 9:42 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 8 - The Draw!
Replies: 62
Views: 37695

Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 8 - The Draw!

''You're gonna lose that girl'' is pure pop perfection in my opinion as well and one of the Beatles' most underrated tracks. Funny you word it that way... I usually point to "Ticket To Ride" as the perfect pop song. To be fair, I was probably wrong to single out 1 Beatles song as 'perfect...
by Smithers-Jones
Tue Feb 14, 2017 10:15 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 8 - The Draw!
Replies: 62
Views: 37695

Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 8 - The Draw!

Brad wrote:
Smithers-Jones wrote: Some fantastic nominations and 2 The Jam albums :D :D .
Yeah, I'd been trying to fit Setting Sons in for a couple years now... finally got it through!
I think i'd struggle to vote against Setting Sons, especially with my user name being Smithers Jones :D
by Smithers-Jones
Tue Feb 14, 2017 10:11 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 8 - The Draw!
Replies: 62
Views: 37695

Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 8 - The Draw!

Sorry for causing controversy haha. I just nominated my favorites that were eligible, and I was shocked that it was. Help!, Yesterday, and Ticket to Ride make up about as strong of a trio as there is in any album. Other Beatles albums are more consistent from top to bottom, but I think the rest of ...
by Smithers-Jones
Tue Feb 14, 2017 10:02 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 8 - The Draw!
Replies: 62
Views: 37695

Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 8 - The Draw!

Great work!

Some fantastic nominations and 2 The Jam albums :D :D . Some great match ups in the 1st round as well.

I think the Novos Baianos - Acabou chorare will do well and could be a dark horse to win the tournament as it's a cracking album.
by Smithers-Jones
Tue Feb 14, 2017 3:17 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Electronica/Ambient music
Replies: 17
Views: 11626

Re: Electronica/Ambient music

If you come from a rock background, I believe the best entry points are as follow: - New Order, Substance (best to start with their most famous songs, their singles, especially "Blue Monday", are basically the founding act of house music) I love 'Blue Monday' but I'm not really familiar w...
by Smithers-Jones
Tue Feb 14, 2017 3:10 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Electronica/Ambient music
Replies: 17
Views: 11626

Re: Electronica/Ambient music

You might want to consider the selections provided in the link below: http://www.acclaimedmusic.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=836&hilit=mixmag It says "Greatest Dance Tracks" but majority of the songs are Electronic music. I had a blast discovering some very enjoyable tunes. Cool...
by Smithers-Jones
Tue Feb 14, 2017 1:58 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Electronica/Ambient music
Replies: 17
Views: 11626

Re: Electronica/Ambient music

Thanks for the suggestions. Most of the artists mentioned are names I've come across before but just never explored further. I will listen to some of the recommendations over the next few weeks, now I have a few entry points (which hopefully will lead me to explore even deeper into electronic music).
by Smithers-Jones
Tue Feb 14, 2017 12:50 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Electronica/Ambient music
Replies: 17
Views: 11626

Electronica/Ambient music

I've heard a few bits of ambient/electronic music in recent times that I've quite enjoyed (I'm not sure of the artist or songs) and would like to explore the genre further. As with any unfamiliar genre, it can be daunting not knowing where to start. The top 3 albums on the genre charts on the AM web...
by Smithers-Jones
Tue Feb 14, 2017 12:25 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 8 (2017) - Submissions Now Open!
Replies: 76
Views: 40056

Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 8 (2017) - Submissions Now Open!

Here are the Week 1 Match-ups (starting March 7th): 1. Manic Street Preachers - Everything Must Go vs. The Jam - Sound Affects 2. Garbage - Version 2.0 vs. Sonny Sharrock - Ask The Ages 3. The Fall - Bend Sinister vs. Nilsson - Aerial Ballet 4. Mitski - Retired from Sad, New Career in Business vs. ...
by Smithers-Jones
Sun Feb 12, 2017 5:15 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 8 (2017) - Submissions Now Open!
Replies: 76
Views: 40056

Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 8 (2017) - Submissions Now Open!

Submitted a list now. Hopefully I'm not too late
by Smithers-Jones
Sun Feb 12, 2017 4:46 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 8 (2017) - Submissions Now Open!
Replies: 76
Views: 40056

Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 8 (2017) - Submissions Now Open!

I did, Honorio... and a couple others as well. I haven't had time to assemble the names but I'll try to get the list together later tonight then leave some leeway for stragglers. If anyone is still expecting to submit a list but hasn't yet, please let me know and I'll make sure it gets in. Thanks! ...
by Smithers-Jones
Mon Feb 06, 2017 12:22 pm
Forum: Books
Topic: Kev Roberts - Northern Soul Top 500 (2000)
Replies: 3
Views: 6006

Re: Kev Roberts - Northern Soul Top 500 (2000)

Great list, thanks for posting.
by Smithers-Jones
Fri Feb 03, 2017 7:26 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 8 (2017) - Submissions Now Open!
Replies: 76
Views: 40056

Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 8 (2017) - Submissions Now Open!

Just to clarify by 'unacclaimed', am I right in assuming that this is an album without an AM ranking? Sorry if this seems like an obvious question.
by Smithers-Jones
Fri Feb 03, 2017 7:17 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: AMF Weekly Chart 17.4
Replies: 23
Views: 17763

Re: AMF Weekly Chart 17.4

JohnnyBGoode wrote:
JohnnyBGoode wrote:
Chilton wrote:Loyle Carner - The Isle of Arran
Seconded as I nominated last week. Had been happy to see a track on this week from the MCCH.
+1 nomination for the Loyle Carner track

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