Stymie here.

I am bored to death with my record collection so could you guys recommend something? Some of you know me and what I like but for those of you who don't, I will listen to pretty much anything, my favorites being r&b/funk and funk-tinged rock. I am running out today to spend a grip on some music including Femi Kuti and probably Van Hunt but I need more. Your recommendations can be old or new. Thanks.

Hi Stymie. I've listed some records that have a Prince-y influence to them together with some personal favourites. I hope this helps...

Romanthony-R.hide in Plain Site

Playgroup-Playgroup

Les Rythmes Digitales-DarkDancer

The Make-Up-I want some

Primal Scream-Screamadelica

Lo-Fidelity Allstars-How to operate with a blown mind

Talvin Singh-OK

Massive Attack-Blue Lines

The Stone Roses-The Stone Roses

Beck-Midnight Vultures

...wait, you want TEN? hmmm...

Tribalistas
/peace Manki

manki said:

Hell yeah! I already got that one, sweetie.

seriously babe, if you don't get that basement jaxx album, i'm gonna have to hold an intervention on your ass and get it FOR you. don't make me resort to corrective gifting measures, we both know it doesn't make for a pretty sight.

ok, i'm trying to work toward ten here:

Anxiety said:

You are insane.

So far I'm getting Beck and Basement Jaxx-I think. Is all of BJ's music dance music?

TheOrgerFormerlyKnownAs said:

yeah - i'm not as crazy about their other albums as i am about rooty, though they're certainly good. me'shell is on their newest one, "kish kash", and it's a pretty hot song.

Thanks Pook. I will look up those tracklists and I am definately picking up Patience. Thank you for your recommendations too, JD.

These are some of my favorite albums of all time

Siamese Dream - Smashing Pumpkins
This album was instrumental in opening up my musical taste. I had only ever listened to R&B, funk and soul and this was the first Rock album I bought and it opened me up to accept different music. This album is amazing.

Brother Sister - Brand New Heavies
This is one of the most perfect albums ever. N'Dea Davenport has the most amazing voice. She brings out the best in her band and the band brings out the best in her. This album is flawless.

Is This Desire - PJ Harvey
I can't think of another album that leaves me hollow and full all at the same time. There is stark loneliness, searching and desperation here, but there is something deeper that saves you at the same time. This album tells some stories...one's you won't forget anytime soon.

Post - Bjork
So many different styles going on here. I don't think she'll ever create an album so eclectic. I once had a dream in which she came to me to explain that the album cover represented the full force of the album. Go look at it

Maxinquaye - Tricky
Wow, Wow, Wow! Tricky's first, and probably his best, album. I have always wished Prince would get dark like this guy. Tricky has an amazing talent for creating dark soundscapes and he's a master at using fucked up timing to his advantage.

Kid A - Radiohead
This album is the destination. If you listen to their first 3 albums, you'd never believe they'd arrive here. This album had me from the first 5 synth chords. Another world lies in the shiny cd disc.

Dee Lite - Dewdrops in the Garden
I love the cover of this album because in the background you see a dark stormy looking sky set against the concrete jungle and in the middle is a little dewdrop with a fantastical magical world inside. That is truly what this album is. A delighfully quenching drink amidst the darkness of the world. I got this at one of the darkest times in my life and this album had the power to lift me above the sadness.

Adriana Evans - Adriana Evans
An absolutely exquisite voice. This album helped confort me when I had my appendicitis attacks. Her voice soothed me and brought me so much comfort.

I Am Shelby Lynne - Shelby Lynne
Unexpected, from the introduction of the rolling drums and sweeping violins to the desolate black light blues.

Natural Ingredients - Lucious Jackson
This is some funky shit. Not bad for a bunch of white girls!

Enjoy

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[This message was edited Wed Jun 30 11:24:17 2004 by SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy]

Thank you Richard! I already have Shelby Lynne. This really cool orger sent it to me.

TheOrgerFormerlyKnownAs said:

Well they must be the coolest if they sent you that cd!

Funk Tinged rock?!?

Weapon of Choice-Hyperspice (This is a must!!)

R&B Sounds (kinda :giggle)

Moloko-Statues

Les Nubians-Princess Nubiennes/One step Forward

Gilles Peterson-Worldwide (programme one)

Junie-Bread Alone

Red Hot on Impulse-Various

Viktor Dupliax-International Affairs

Red Hot + Riot-Various artist with Femi Kuti, a nice introduction to afrobeat!

Herbert-Bodily functions (very mellow, hybrid of house and jazz)

Hotel Costes 5 By Stephane Pompougnac Extremely cool mix from France


GOOD LUCK!!!

Hey hon! Try these on for size:


If ya don't have this already, give it a go. It's a journey that'll make you smile.


Raw emotion. Very funky, with a dreamy quality.


Soundtrack of Our Lives - Behind The Music
Beautiful album.
If the track "Sister Surround" doesn't get you hoppin'....

I'd like to add the following:

Blue Six - Beautiful Tomorrow (nice deep house grooves)
Jazzanova - In Between (jazzy electronica, broken beat with a splash of rare groove)
Bjork - Debut (this is my favorite of her albums)

I'd also like to re-recommend some of those previously mentioned in this thread:

Brand New Heavies - Brother Sister
Les Nubians - Princesses Nubiennes
Bjork - Post
Tricky - Maxinquaye
Herbert - Bodily Functions (I've been recommending this one to a number of people (on and off the org) over the past year or so)
Deee-Lite - Dewdrops In The Garden (perhaps their best release)

sinisterpentatonic said:

Whoa, Sin. I love this list. I'm gonna add Weapon of Choice and Red Hot + Riot to today's shopping list.

todd305 said:

Uh Oh Stymie!! these titles came up twice! That means ya gotta get them!

sinisterpentatonic said:

Sin, you think I'll really like Tricky? Is Herbert gonna be hard to find?

2004 Releases:

1. Madvillain -- Madvillainy

2. Beastie Boys -- Borough Check

3. Bebel Gilberto -- Bebel Gilberto

neo-classics:

4. Beck -- Sea Change

5. Jazzanova -- In Between

6. Me'Shell Ndegeocello -- Comfort Woman/Cookie/Bitter (pick one)

7. Zero 7 -- Simple Things

jazz:

8. Wayne Shorter -- Speak No Evil

9. Horace Silver -- Horace Silver Trio (Blue Note)

timeless masterpieces:

10. Peter Gabriel -- Passion: Soundtrack for "The Last Temptation of Christ" (remastered)

BONUS PICK: Digable Planets -- Blowout Comb
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TheOrgerFormerlyKnownAs said:

Herbert should be easy to find!

And Maxiquaye is a classic! You haven't heard any of if yet? You should love 90% of it!

sinisterpentatonic said:

I agree, I don't think you'll find Maxinquaye a difficult listen. It might be different than most of the music you like but trust me, it's some deep shit. Overcome....my favorite Tricky track ever!

oh HOLY CRAP, TOFKA...you MUST MUST MUST get deee-lite's "dewdrops in the garden" - yes yes yes!!!! good call, people! it's like musical prozac, i get a goofy-ass smile on my face whenever i throw that on the ol' cd player. kier kirby's voice....sigh.... good call, people!

and odysseymiles, your picks impress the hell out of me, as always. souljacker is such an amazing album, but there's no such thing as a bad eels album in my opinion.

oh, and since i'm not done with my ten picks, here's another:



it's a really perfect companion album to basement jaxx's "rooty", in my opinion - i usually listen to one right after the other.

sinisterpentatonic said:

NU LESBIANS?

POOKIE!!! I'm having my first listen to the new Cure album right this second. Ain't it perfect poo-flinging music?

okay, I'll look at my shelves when i get home, but I wanted to reinforce some TOP-NOTCH recommendations here:

Deee-Lite: Dewdrops In The Garden

Basement Jaxx- Rooty

Daft Punk- Discovery

Bjork- Post (Homogenic is my FAVORITE, but it may tough if this is your 1st Bjork exposure)

The Stone Roses- The Stone Roses (classic guitar/pop album with a lot of funky undertones)

and

Primal Scream- Screamadelica (IMO, this CD is the blueprint for techno/rock/funk hybrid music, a must for any collection!)

k, I'll offer some original suggestions once I can peruse my collection

brian eno - here come the warm jets

bowie - aladdin sane

sigur ros - ágætis byrjun

tristeza - spine and sensory

self - gizmodgery (or) breakfast with girls (those two cds are so fanastic...gizmodgery was made with all fisher price instruments and i swear you'd never know!)

kate bush - hounds of love

tchaikovsky - swan lake

10k maniacs - in my tribe

fleetwood mac - tusk

mahogany - the dream of a modern day

SassyBritches said:

Absolutely agree with this. Stunning.

Did I send this one to you also Stymers?