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RE: Assignment LFM

9er — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 05:52:53 GMT

Okay, I have a few CDs that are really out of place. Mainly, crazily out of place. I have about 45 rap CDs. From Run DMC to Master P.

1. How did you come by acquiring these CDs?
Over the last 10 years. I started listening to rap when I was 11. Ice-T was a major impact on my life.

2. Is it something you used to listen to often, or still do?
Yes. I usually listen to my Ice-T, Ice Cube, Public Enemy, Too $hort, Spice 1, NWA, MC Eiht CDs at least once every 2 weeks.

3. What about it did you like that led you to acquire it, or keep it?
I got most of my rap CDs when I was in Columbia House. I love 'em so I keep 'em. But why I love them varies. Some are great feats of beats, others amazing tales and fabrications of urban life. Others remind me of home, like Insane Clown Posse and Esham. Others remind me of those silly rap fads when I was in High School, like Master P. And then there are folks like Paris, who have strong political statements. Rap for me is a guilty pleasure that sometimes is a source of humor and inspiration

RE: Assignment LFM

Jeremy — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 18:48:59 GMT

[quote][b]voodoo (6/23/2007)[/b][hr][quote][b]Metalhead87 (6/23/2007)[/b][hr]Dew Scented and Callenish Circle aren't really that mallcore, poser shit. So they're ok to own.

The rest, I'll refrain from commenting (only because it is in the non-metal thread)[/quote]

Wha?? I figured I would get [b]something [/b]from you. :P[/quote]

Well, by saying that Dew Scented and Callenish Circle aren't the poser, mallcore, poser shit (even if they're not my favorite bands), I implied that everything else on that list was.

RE: Assignment LFM

voodoo — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 18:09:18 GMT

[quote][b]paranoidmexican009 (6/23/2007)[/b][hr]Rod Stewart's greatest hits CD
[/quote]

I have that CD. Good stuff.

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paranoidmexican009 — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 12:34:36 GMT

Rod Stewart's greatest hits CD

1. How did you come by acquiring this CD? my mom was playing it in the car and i liked it so i took it

2. Is it something you used to listen to often, or still do? i'll pop it in once in a while

3. What about it did you like that led you to acquire it, or keep it? good tunes

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voodoo — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 12:21:21 GMT

[quote][b]Metalhead87 (6/23/2007)[/b][hr]Dew Scented and Callenish Circle aren't really that mallcore, poser shit. So they're ok to own.

The rest, I'll refrain from commenting (only because it is in the non-metal thread)[/quote]

Wha?? I figured I would get [b]something [/b]from you. :P

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BreedingtheSpawn — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 12:19:13 GMT

I have Inwards by Dew Scented, so I listen to the CD every once and a while.

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Jeremy — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 10:57:21 GMT

Dew Scented and Callenish Circle aren't really that mallcore, poser shit. So they're ok to own.

The rest, I'll refrain from commenting (only because it is in the non-metal thread)

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voodoo — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 10:31:02 GMT

I don't care how these bands are defined, and I have at least one CD of all of the following:

God Forbid, Chimaira, Trivium, Devildriver, Diecast, Darkest Hour, Lamb of God, Dimericous, Dew Scented, Unearth, Caliban, Callenish Circle, Bullet for My Valentine, Bleed the Sky, The Autumn Offering, and All the Remains. There may be others similar in style but that's all I can think of at the moment.

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BreedingtheSpawn — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 08:34:42 GMT

I have 3 Nothingface CD's in my collection, they are categorized as Nu Metal, but to me they are heavier than all the other new Metal bands, but I am going to admit, that I am into their music. The drumming, guitars, and bass is heavy. I really like Matt Holt's vocals.

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Jeremy — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:42:48 GMT

Heresy is metuhlz!

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voodoo — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 09:59:55 GMT

[quote][b]Metalhead87 (6/21/2007)[/b][hr]I know I'm gonna get shit for this from all the staffers, but I'm really digging the Zweizz album. It's not really the best composed experimental album, but there's something about it that makes me keep listening to it[/quote]

HERETIC!!

RE: Assignment LFM

Jeremy — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 13:33:51 GMT

I know I'm gonna get shit for this from all the staffers, but I'm really digging the Zweizz album. It's not really the best composed experimental album, but there's something about it that makes me keep listening to it

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voodoo — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 12:42:22 GMT

Just the other day I was real tired and had a headache. Didn't really want to listen to anything harsh, so I plopped down in bed and turned my stereo on for the first time in a long time (usually listen to music in the car or on the computer). It holds 51 CD's and I searched a little bit for something soothing. Found Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, one of my all time favorite peices of music. I skipped right to the 4th movement which contains the choral part. I think right around the 3 minute mark or so is when the more memorable part comes in.

Absolutely love that music. I will stop whatever I am doing if I hear it. So incredible. So uplifting in every way.

RE: Assignment LFM

Dr. Pete — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 17:51:29 GMT

The CD: Girls Against Boys-Freak*on*ica

1. How did you come by acquiring this CD? I had this CD for about eight and a half years, or before I really got into metal. how I got the CD: I bought it, of course.

2. Is it something you used to listen to often, or still do? It's something that I used to listen to, but not so much now.

3. What about it did you like that led you to acquire it, or keep it? At the time I bought it, I was just looking for music that would seperate myself from everyone else in high school.

4. etc. Come to think of it, I could put Guano Apes-Proud like a God in here and say the same thing, except for the number of years part.

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The Iron Maiden — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:10:17 GMT

I'm mainly a metal gal, but I do have a couple of CDs that really don't fit in with the rest of my collection. I like a lot of classic rock, stuff like Stevie Ray Vaughn, drum corps music, and I do enjoy a good classical piece from time to time. But I would have to say that the CD I get the strangest looks because of is Dwight Yoakam's acoustic album.

1. How did you come by acquiring this CD?
I bought it while working at a music store.

2. Is it something you used to listen to often, or still do?
I used to listen to it pretty frequently when I was in high school.

3. What about it did you like that led you to acquire it, or keep it?
We played it in the store when it came out and I became attached to it. The music was so upbeat but his voice was so haunting, and I really liked that contrast. Eventually I decided to buy the album and I still have it six years later.

4. etc.
I was on a country music kick for about 6 months in my senior year of high school because of this album, but not the crap-ass Toby Keith and Alan Jackson stuff. It was more older country and really depressing stuff.

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paranoidmexican009 — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 18:11:49 GMT

i love SRV. my dad saw him live before. hes a texas guy :)

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voodoo — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 07:04:53 GMT

Kenny Wayne Shepard

Blues guitar virtuoso. Started out when he was real young. I have his first 2 CD's, and while the songs are pretty standard fare for modern electrified blues you can hear he has talent. Think of a young Stevie Ray Vaughn.

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mdbettcher — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 21:07:18 GMT

my all time favorite group is the pixies.

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Bare — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 20:18:22 GMT

Rock Category

Shark Island - "The Law Of The Order".

This album is still one of my favorites of all time.

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paranoidmexican009 — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 20:09:25 GMT

i have alot of classic rock cds. my dad had them so i got em. before i liked metal i was into punk rock so i still have a few of those still.

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Josh F. — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 17:16:56 GMT

Most of you don't know me all that well, and this site's mostly about metal so that's mostly what I talk about but I listen to a lot of other stuff...

For instance, I have 6 Talking Heads albums. I really like those a lot. 9 albums and a bunch of rarities by Beck, which was the first live show I ever saw, by the way... 6 albums by Radiohead. 9 albums by Ween... very weird, but awesome stuff.

I've got a whole bunch of rap CDs as well. My fav rapper is Kool Keith who has also put out CDs under the name of Dr. Octagon, Dr. Dooom, and Mr. Nogatco. Weird as hell, but I love it. Huge fan of the Beastie Boys, have all their albums. Also like Wu-Tang Clan and some of the solo Wu-Tang stuff. I've got some of the old shit too, like some Run DMC albums and EPMD.

Uhh... I've got some electronica stuff that I listen to quite often as well, like The Crystal Method, Prodigy, Chemical Brothers, etc.

Probably the one I'd say sticks out most is Dummy by Portishead. It's sorta trip-hop with jazz styled female vocals. That's like my chillout rainy day CD right there.

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Shelby — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 13:14:12 GMT

First off- some Rusted Root thing!
1. Some Rusted Root thingy. My mom bought it for me for Christmas last year because I met one of the members.
2. I never listened to that thing in the first place.
3. I don't know why I keep it. It just sits on my shelf.

Second- the School of Rock soundtrack!
1. I think I bought it when I was 12, after I saw the movie. I really liked some of the songs.
2. I listen to one or two of the songs on my iPod, but just one song by The Who and one by The Doors...
3. I really ought to get rid of that thing.

Finally- Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols!
1. I bought it when I was 12 after hearing the Sex Pistols on Rhapsody and deciding I loved Anarchy in the U.K. I think I got it in Detroit.
2. I still listen to all of the songs except "Bodies," which I hate because of my strongly pro-choice views.
3. I like the CD and still listen to it, that's why I keep it!

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Dechristianize — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 08:16:09 GMT

Basically, my rap collections sticks out pretty much from the metal. Here's a list of some artists I have,

Tupac

Nas

Biggie

The Outlawz

Wu-Tang Clan (and all their solo shit)

N.W.A

Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony

(old school) Three 6 Mafia

Ice Cube

Eazy-E

Necro and crew (i.e Ill Bill, Sabac Red, Mr. Hyde and Goretex)

Non Phixion

Jedi Mind Tricks

MF Doom

Aesop Rock

Bizzy Bone

RE: Assignment LFM

voodoo — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 06:31:50 GMT

OK, here's another one that just doesn't fit.

Chris Isaak - Forever Blue. Can't remember when or why I got this CD. Must have been on a mellow kick or something. I may have gotten it just because. Whatever the reason may have been, I'm glad I did. Great pop songs. Very simple and soothing. He is a great songwriter and a cool guy. The song Somebody's Crying is so freakin catchy I can't help but tap my feet along with it. Don't listen to it much anymore but it's still a great album.

RE: Assignment LFM

voodoo — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 04:03:08 GMT

[quote][b]thestranger (12/20/2006)[/b][hr]I guess, I would say Violator and Ultra by Depeche Mode

1. How did you come by acquiring this CD?
Used on Amazon for 1.50 each. I had to buy them.

2. Is it something you used to listen to often, or still do?
Yep, I still listen to and enjoy them.

3. What about it did you like that led you to acquire it, or keep it?
Well, they had good reviews and all that. Why did I keep 'em? Because they kick ass, especially David Gahans' vocals.

4. etc.
um.[/quote]

Violator is a fantastic CD.

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thestranger — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 22:30:18 GMT

I guess, I would say Violator and Ultra by Depeche Mode

1. How did you come by acquiring this CD?
Used on Amazon for 1.50 each. I had to buy them.

2. Is it something you used to listen to often, or still do?
Yep, I still listen to and enjoy them.

3. What about it did you like that led you to acquire it, or keep it?
Well, they had good reviews and all that. Why did I keep 'em? Because they kick ass, especially David Gahans' vocals.

4. etc.
um.

RE: Assignment LFM

ramfacedboy — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:38:52 GMT

As many members on the site know, i listen to pretty much everything, within reasonable bounds. If it sounds good, and it's unique, i like it for the most part.

I've got a bunch of old ska, like Voodoo Glow Skulls, Reel Big Fish and Less Than Jake that I used to listen to WAY back in the day, as well as a lot of Good Riddance and Bad Religion albums. I listen to the ska every once in a while just for a good laugh, but the others stay in a regular rotation on my MP3 player, and my computer.

I'd say one of the cd's I still listen to a large amount has probably got to be Underdogs by Matthew Good Band. They're from vancouver, and although i hate the guys in the band, this album really opened up my eyes to a greater volume of music. It's depressing, it's dark, and extremely simple minded, but it changed the way i analyzed music, and helped me open up to so many more bands. I bought the cd because my cousin was really into them, and i really looked up to him in my youth. Definitely still makes an occasional appearance in my car or wherever, and it still brings the same level of excitement it did the first time i listened to it.

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guitarman — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 19:03:07 GMT

Most out of place music in my collection would be 2 Live Crew As Nasty As They Want To Be. A friend of mine had it and I thought it was funnier than hell, so I had to get a copy. Think I listened to it twice and got tired of it.:P

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Jeremy — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 12:39:58 GMT

Mr. Mister's Welcome To The Real World, some stuff from Journey, Asia, Meat Loaf and maybe a couple of others.

1. did you come by acquiring this CD?
They weren't metal, but the music was well written, they have a lot of talent, and it just stuck with me.

2. Is it something you used to listen to often, or still do?
From time to time.

3.What about it did you like that led you to acquire it, or keep it?
I enjoy it. I won't put it on my iPod, but I listen to it from time to time.

4. etc.
At least they aren't glam! :P

RE: Assignment LFM

voodoo — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 12:32:35 GMT

I'll start.

In the rock and metal category:

Bulletboys - Freakshow. This was the second release by this band, after the very succesful self-titled debut. This CD contained the song Hang on St. Christopher, which lead me to buy it from a used CD store near College Park Maryland. Was a cool little ditty that didn't quite fit the style from the previous album, but I think that's why I liked it. Has a cool groove, very laid back for a metal song. Haven't pulled this out in a long time cuz I have so many other CD's to listen to but back in the day it was sort of a regular.

In the non-rock and metal category:

Devo - Oh, No! It's Devo. These guys are the true and original alternative band. So quirky and odd yet so freaking cool. This is the first album I heard from this band. Actually, a friend was real big into this band and we had a "club" where the only music we allowed ourselves to listen to was Devo. That's Good, Out of Synch, Big Mess, etc. What a freaking bad-ass album. I have no shame in admitting that I still listen to Devo on occasion. A not-so-guilty pleasure I suppose.

Next!

Assignment LFM

voodoo — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 12:18:40 GMT

OK, so we all have an album in our collection that just doesn't fit. We are all metalhead but we listen to all kinds of music, I assume (maybe not, who knows). So, among all the Death CD's, the Megadeth CD's, and the Mayhem memorabilia there has to be a handful of CD's that stick out like a sore thumb. Maybe it is something you bought on a whim, listened to once and put aside to collect dust bunnies, or it was a gift that you just never got rid of, or something. So, your assignment, LFM members, should you choose to accept it, is to find that CD or CD's and tell the world all about it.

1. How did you come by acquiring this CD?

2. Is it something you used to listen to often, or still do?

3. What about it did you like that led you to acquire it, or keep it?

4. etc.

Spill it folks.