Journal

1. Caribou - Swim (133) (City Slang) http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61nJr-CPZiL._SL500_AA300_.jpg http://covers.nmstudio.pl/img/free-parts/spacer.gif
2. Foals - Total Life Forever (122) (Transgressive) http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51-haqSP3KL._SL500_AA300_.jpg http://covers.nmstudio.pl/img/free-parts/spacer.gif
3. Darkstar - North (HDBCD006) (106) (Hyperdub) http://www.electronicbeats.net/var/eb/storage/images/music/reviews/darkstar-north/120884-1-eng-GB/Darkstar-North_header_image_review.jpg http://covers.nmstudio.pl/img/free-parts/spacer.gif
4. Jatoma - Jatoma (96) (Kompakt) http://www.electronicbeats.net/var/eb/storage/images/music/reviews/jatoma-jatoma/124444-1-eng-GB/Jatoma-Jatoma_header_image_review.jpg http://covers.nmstudio.pl/img/free-parts/spacer.gif
5. Pantha Du Prince - Black Noise (95) (Rough Trade) http://pixhost.info/avaxhome/b1/78/001278b1_medium.jpeg http://covers.nmstudio.pl/img/free-parts/spacer.gif
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The Human League - Dance Like A Star
(“The Golden Hour Of The Future” ltd 12inchEP - 1977, Black Melody)

John Foxx - This Jungle
(“Europe After The Rain” single - 1981, Virgin)

Aboriginal Voices - Loops
(“Aboriginal Voices” 12inchEP - 1982, R.F.)

Blancmange - I Can't Explain
(“Happy Families” - 1982, London)

Ideal - Telephon
(“Ideal” - 1980, WEA)

Shocking Pinks - Girl On The Northern Line
(“Shocking Pinks” - 2007, DFA)

Steve Mason - The Letter
(“Boys Outside” - 2010, Double Six)

To Rococo Rot - Place It
(“Speculation” - 2010, Domino)

Thomas Fehlmann - Soziale Wärme
(“Honigpumpe” - 2007, Kompakt)

Gus Gus - Northern Lights
(“Gus Gus vs T-World” - 2000, 4AD)

Hot Chip - The Warning
(“The Warning” - 2006, EMI)

Stereo Total - Ma radio
(“Musique automatique” - 2001, Stereo Total)

Rita Mitsouko - Le futur n°4
(“Rita Mitsouko” - 1984, Virgin)

Pierre Henry - Psyché Rock
(“Messe pour le temps présent” - 1967, Philips)

MEDIKAO - Détective
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I'm planning to use this Journal Entry to log all the new interesting bands/music I come across in the media/radio etc to research at a later time. If anybody has an pointers or advice on tracks/albums/bands please do let me know or make a comment.

Clash March 2011

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Link to all reviews

Random Recommended Albums

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PJ Harvey new album entitled “Let England Shake”
(Rated at 9/10) CLASH RECOMMENDS
Described as “Harvey’s big humanist statement is scatter shot with non specific socio-political proclamations constructed of character narratives which focus on external rather than internal conflicts. These are tales of post imperialism, war, disgust, shame, and filth. Evocative invectives are delivered in layered vocals, mercurially mirroring the pastoral yet harsh central themes contained within.

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Just received my new headphones the other day. Certain music should be appreciated on headphones. That is why I invested in a Beyerdynamic )))) DT770-PRO.

This is the 250 ohm version of the DT 770 Premium line, designed explicitly for use with dedicated stereo equipment such as home theater systems and headphone amplifiers. Conventional headphones with lower impedance ratings offer higher volumes at the same level of input, but need heavier drivers to compensate for low impedance or risk sounding muddy and distorted.

These cans are created more for a studio environment, however, this closed studio headphone is hand built in Germany and equalized to meet diffuse field EQ requirement — which means no enhanced sound "color" is added to my musical experience. I hear the music exactly how it is supposed to be heard, whilst within a closed, neutral sound stage. The sounds are extraordinary.

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#30
Alex Smoke
Lux
style: Techno, Minimal, Experimental
label: Hum+Haw
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#29
The Timewriter
Tiefenschön
style: Deep House, Tech House
label: Plastic City
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#28
Eleven Tigers
Clouds Are Mountains
style: Dubstep, Experimental, Glitch
label: Soul Motive
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#27
Thomas Fehlmann
Gute Luft
style: Dub Techno,Tech House, Ambient
label: Kompakt
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#26
Bonobo
Black Sands
style: Downtempo, Ambient
label: Ninja Tune
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After 17 years (holy crap) of listening to the Orb I've noticed how here and there some track titles are all screwed up. Obviously when songs don't have lyrics it's harder to keep things in order. Still though I'm surprised how often DR Alex makes things more confusing than needs be.

I'm not saying this to be an ass. I love the man. His music changed my life. I'm just attempting to clear up some little bits that have plagued me through my Orb listening career.

The following is the list (probably not complete though) of track confusion I've seen over the years. I'll attempt to keep things chronological as much as I can.

First off, even before I get to the track titles, LX was in a punk band in the late 70's called Kill Bloodsports. On the somewhat recent The Clock Machine Turns You On: Volume 2, a young Alex sings in a band called Bloodsport. The thing is I'm damn sure that it's actually just Killing Joke with LX on vocals. So…

Happy New Year!

Headphone Commute's Best of 2010 selections are finally here! Just like last year, we are presenting our theme-centered lists, with 10 entries per list! These will be published one per day, beginning today!

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While you're on the site, be sure to submit your vote for Reader's Selections:
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Drop me a line to let me know what you think!!!
~HC
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