SMC : "Breath from Another"~ ESTHERO

Echoes

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viggs20

Like AndySlash I don't feel there is anything that stands out. The singer does have a good voice but she is no Beth Gibbons, but then again who is.
I know its quite unfair to compare so I'll take it for what it is...a very nice and smooth album to unwind on a cold evening.

trappedinmyradio

barcoach wrote:

Hi everyone, sorry for not commenting much on the latest picks, but my days have been pretty insane, I'll soon catch up with you... Right now I wanted to take advantage of Vedhead's thread (apologies for that), just to tell that you don't even imagine how much I love you... the last weekend, when PJ played Mexico made me realize that one of the things I love the most about this band is how it brings people together on the basis of the love for music, and for me that's what the SMC is all about... I really wished to have you all with me those two days, I wished I could hug you, and sing together, and talk, and get drunk, and listen to music and then talk a bit more.
Really, anytime you come to Mexico you'll have a home with me... you're all invited whenever you want!!!
Sorry, just feeling like a little sentimental, trying to get back to normal life is tough.

now, this is what loving music is all about - i wish the world could feel THIS!

barcoach

trappedinmyradio wrote:

now, this is what loving music is all about - i wish the world could feel THIS!

Belive me, some people in the world can feel it, and when you meet one of them is simply amazing... and I just use that word for the lack of something better, it just goes beyond any language.

Anyway, friends, can't really wait for my turn to pick, there's gonna be a plus that I'm sure will get most of you excited. I know I come after Vedhead, so please just tell me when it's the right time to upload... and I promise next week I'll be posting my comments to at least the last three picks... my life's been a rollercoster these weeks, but I'm coming down back to Earth.

cheers, everyone!

alobar

barcoach wrote:

Belive me, some people in the world can feel it, and when you meet one of them is simply amazing... and I just use that word for the lack of something better, it just goes beyond any language.

Anyway, friends, can't really wait for my turn to pick, there's gonna be a plus that I'm sure will get most of you excited. I know I come after Vedhead, so please just tell me when it's the right time to upload... and I promise next week I'll be posting my comments to at least the last three picks... my life's been a rollercoster these weeks, but I'm coming down back to Earth.

cheers, everyone!

Oh man, I miss you guys! I haven't had much free time and haven't spent a lick of my time on the net, due to an intense Emergency Medical Technician training course AND a new job (building boats) AND volunteering at the fire station. But I feel like I've missed out on so much. I just finished my EMT class, so things are slowing down a bit. I'm so glad the SMC is going strong and that I'll be back in the loop soon.

Sorry to those that I did not get a chance to dl and listen to. Hopefully I'm not too late for Esthero, vedhead. It sounds cool.

transplant

alobar wrote:

Oh man, I miss you guys! I haven't had much free time and haven't spent a lick of my time on the net, due to an intense Emergency Medical Technician training course AND a new job (building boats) AND volunteering at the fire station. But I feel like I've missed out on so much. I just finished my EMT class, so things are slowing down a bit. I'm so glad the SMC is going strong and that I'll be back in the loop soon.

man, you people are busy! reading this, people with exams etc... makes me feel like I have too much time on my hands.

I played Esthero Saturday morning. It was cold as hell out, snowing etc.. sounded perfect. So during the 2nd track, I glance over and my soon-to-be 2yr old daughter has her hands in the air dancing around the living room. More of a jump up and down spinning in circles sorta thing, but she was diggin it!

burnin-candle

transplant wrote:

man, you people are busy! reading this, people with exams etc... makes me feel like I have too much time on my hands.

I played Esthero Saturday morning. It was cold as hell out, snowing etc.. sounded perfect. So during the 2nd track, I glance over and my soon-to-be 2yr old daughter has her hands in the air dancing around the living room. More of a jump up and down spinning in circles sorta thing, but she was diggin it!

Transplant, you're daughter is going to a musician. And a hell of a good one, too!!

I gave a few more spins, Vedhead27 , and this really fits the season. I like the chill-out vibes fused with some warmth. I think it's the texture of her voice matching with the rather electrical side of the backing track. Trip-hoppy indeed!

I think I'll try to grab a few drinks and turn the lights down and see what it sounds like then.

Cheers.

VEDHEAD27

Awwww transplant, that is too cute! How cool that not only you , but your little one too, are diggin this. That makes me smile!

burnin-candle, NICE! Yeah...it really does fit the mood. I think I picked the right time to expose this band for sure. Glad it's complimenting the feel of winter and soothing you all. Few drinks and dim the lights?! Damn! Even better!!! Taking it to the MAX there. haha. Awesome. *Cheers* It for sure is chilled out and relaxing...but yeah, has that little KICK to it too huh? Her voice really does just put my soul at ease.

Ooooh and barcoach, I will re-upload this for you later on tonight buddy and send it your way.

psycosmic

sorry for the late reply...

the first thing that bothered me about this album was that i never heard of it before... especially since i like a lot of similar artists...
as it has been mentioned before, i get a lamb/portishead vibe from this...
the singer's voice is great, she reminds me of beth gibbons or björk in places... she has a very pleasant voice but the only problem i have is that she doesn't sound unique enough for me... nothing wrong with that, but to make it to my list of favourite artists she would have to have a more distinct sound... i love pj harvey's voice, for example...
some of my favourite tracks are Anywayz, That Girl and Swallow Me... but like most of the other posters i don't feel that there are tracks that really stand out... it's more of a mood record to listen to the whole way through... the first time i listened to it i was well stoned, it's the perfect stoner/chill-out album... just kick back and relax...
it also fits the season, but at the same time it's very soothing and uplifting, i think...
i'll make sure to give this a couple more spins from time to time...