Comments on: Music to hear: Sevens http://g7welcomingcommittee.com/blog/archives/music-to-hear-sevens/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:44:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: DickShit http://g7welcomingcommittee.com/blog/archives/music-to-hear-sevens/#comment-6121 DickShit Fri, 17 Aug 2007 06:24:40 +0000 http://www.g7welcomingcommittee.com/blog/archives/music-to-hear-sevens/#comment-6121 I picked up Days of Rage at The Rebel Spell show at that resistence festival the other day, and I got to say, I haven't stopped listening to the fucking thing. It's really hitting the spot for me right now (not that spot you baphoon!). Granted, I haven't spent anytime reading the lyrics (yet), and the clever "Homes not Games" shirt Todd (not the rod, mohawk) was wearing was made in some country I couldn't pronounce (ex. China, Mexico or something) - I know 'cause I wanted to get one - but I do concur with the assertion that these guys are 'onto something'. Not to mention they're a good looking band and the song I am a rifle sounded fucking amazing live. Aside from that, I've said it once and I'll say it again, 3 inches of blood's latest record "Fire Up the Blades" is the album of the summer, period. Fuck the Fat Mikes, Nader for President... I picked up Days of Rage at The Rebel Spell show at that resistence festival the other day, and I got to say, I haven’t stopped listening to the fucking thing. It’s really hitting the spot for me right now (not that spot you baphoon!).
Granted, I haven’t spent anytime reading the lyrics (yet), and the clever “Homes not Games” shirt Todd (not the rod, mohawk) was wearing was made in some country I couldn’t pronounce (ex. China, Mexico or something) - I know ’cause I wanted to get one - but I do concur with the assertion that these guys are ‘onto something’.
Not to mention they’re a good looking band and the song I am a rifle sounded fucking amazing live.

Aside from that, I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, 3 inches of blood’s latest record “Fire Up the Blades” is the album of the summer, period.

Fuck the Fat Mikes, Nader for President…

]]> By: saoirse http://g7welcomingcommittee.com/blog/archives/music-to-hear-sevens/#comment-6109 saoirse Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:16:30 +0000 http://www.g7welcomingcommittee.com/blog/archives/music-to-hear-sevens/#comment-6109 It is indeed Belinda, but they collaborate a fair whack with others (including english speakers). During my over-enthusiastic "I'm going to learn Arabic" phase I tried to translate some of the lyrics without much success but the English ones (specifically with paracat (aka bobby whiskers) are pretty amazing too. Not sure they're still on the site though :/ Talib Kweli is decent too - I actually only got in to him thanks to RU and I believe he then popped up on Pick A Bigger Weapon by The Coup [which incidentally, I think d-rock is a little harsh on - its definitely not as good as party music but I want "I'm here to laugh, love, fuck and drink liquor" on my grave!] I think I have made my views on Immortal Technique quite clear already so I'll keep it zipped this time but I WILL repeat D's recommendation of Saul Williams, the anti-Immortal Technique and generally fucking awesome guy. Saul Williams is fantastic. It is indeed Belinda, but they collaborate a fair whack with others (including english speakers). During my over-enthusiastic “I’m going to learn Arabic” phase I tried to translate some of the lyrics without much success but the English ones (specifically with paracat (aka bobby whiskers) are pretty amazing too. Not sure they’re still on the site though :/
Talib Kweli is decent too - I actually only got in to him thanks to RU and I believe he then popped up on Pick A Bigger Weapon by The Coup [which incidentally, I think d-rock is a little harsh on - its definitely not as good as party music but I want "I'm here to laugh, love, fuck and drink liquor" on my grave!]
I think I have made my views on Immortal Technique quite clear already so I’ll keep it zipped this time but I WILL repeat D’s recommendation of Saul Williams, the anti-Immortal Technique and generally fucking awesome guy. Saul Williams is fantastic.

]]> By: punchpidge http://g7welcomingcommittee.com/blog/archives/music-to-hear-sevens/#comment-6103 punchpidge Tue, 14 Aug 2007 15:28:18 +0000 http://www.g7welcomingcommittee.com/blog/archives/music-to-hear-sevens/#comment-6103 The band that is floating my boat at the moment? Battles. Both their EPs and their full length, Mirrored, are pure genuis. The band that is floating my boat at the moment? Battles. Both their EPs and their full length, Mirrored, are pure genuis.

]]> By: Belinda http://g7welcomingcommittee.com/blog/archives/music-to-hear-sevens/#comment-6093 Belinda Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:07:50 +0000 http://www.g7welcomingcommittee.com/blog/archives/music-to-hear-sevens/#comment-6093 Someone suggested Ramallah Underground quite a while back, and it seems pretty good, if you take not understanding most of the lyrics. If I am correct, it is Palestinian hip-hop? http://ramallahunderground.com/ Someone suggested Ramallah Underground quite a while back, and it seems pretty good, if you take not understanding most of the lyrics. If I am correct, it is Palestinian hip-hop?
http://ramallahunderground.com/

]]> By: Tony UK http://g7welcomingcommittee.com/blog/archives/music-to-hear-sevens/#comment-6089 Tony UK Sun, 05 Aug 2007 21:56:45 +0000 http://www.g7welcomingcommittee.com/blog/archives/music-to-hear-sevens/#comment-6089 Immortal Technique. It's like speaking to an uncle at a family wedding. He "respects" the fact that your a vegetarian, and he's into music, so you think your gonna find some common ground. Then he starts talking utter shite about asylum seekers, and gays, and women and you can't really understand why he's so angry, but you secretly think it's some complex hes got about the size of condoms he purchases. Brother Ali hasn't been off my stereo, he is great. Also the Beastie Boys, they're still outstanding. Yaniv - if you've not already, check out Sage Francis www.sagefrancis.net and also, have you heard any of the Anticon Records stuff? Ch-ch-check it out www.anticon.com They're a collectively run hip hop label, alot of the stuff is experimental/avante garde style hip hop, but stupid labels like that don't do them justice. All of the stuff I've heard from them blows me away anyway, don't think theres so much animal liberation content, but some artists are politically charged and its always intelligent. I'd recommend checking out Sole's album "Live From Rome", its a blinder. Immortal Technique. It’s like speaking to an uncle at a family wedding. He “respects” the fact that your a vegetarian, and he’s into music, so you think your gonna find some common ground. Then he starts talking utter shite about asylum seekers, and gays, and women and you can’t really understand why he’s so angry, but you secretly think it’s some complex hes got about the size of condoms he purchases.
Brother Ali hasn’t been off my stereo, he is great. Also the Beastie Boys, they’re still outstanding.
Yaniv - if you’ve not already, check out Sage Francis http://www.sagefrancis.net
and also, have you heard any of the Anticon Records stuff? Ch-ch-check it out http://www.anticon.com
They’re a collectively run hip hop label, alot of the stuff is experimental/avante garde style hip hop, but stupid labels like that don’t do them justice. All of the stuff I’ve heard from them blows me away anyway, don’t think theres so much animal liberation content, but some artists are politically charged and its always intelligent. I’d recommend checking out Sole’s album “Live From Rome”, its a blinder.

]]> By: D-Rock http://g7welcomingcommittee.com/blog/archives/music-to-hear-sevens/#comment-6087 D-Rock Sat, 04 Aug 2007 16:33:50 +0000 http://www.g7welcomingcommittee.com/blog/archives/music-to-hear-sevens/#comment-6087 Re: Immortal Technique, the dude is unabashedly homophobic unfortunately, and while paying lip-service to "respecting our women", his lyrics are littered with sexist language as well (beyond the now ubiquitous "bitch"). Re: Immortal Technique, the dude is unabashedly homophobic unfortunately, and while paying lip-service to “respecting our women”, his lyrics are littered with sexist language as well (beyond the now ubiquitous “bitch”).

]]> By: Yaniv http://g7welcomingcommittee.com/blog/archives/music-to-hear-sevens/#comment-6086 Yaniv Sat, 04 Aug 2007 16:14:47 +0000 http://www.g7welcomingcommittee.com/blog/archives/music-to-hear-sevens/#comment-6086 As an addendum to the list of hip-hop "artists" listed and recommended above by D-Rock, I would have to include Immortal Technique, Talib-Kweli, Mos Def, and old KRS-One. I'm wondering, though, does anyone know of any rapper(s, besides Dead Prez, that promote vegetarianism and ideas of animal liberation through their music? As an addendum to the list of hip-hop “artists” listed and recommended above by D-Rock, I would have to include Immortal Technique, Talib-Kweli, Mos Def, and old KRS-One.

I’m wondering, though, does anyone know of any rapper(s, besides Dead Prez, that promote vegetarianism and ideas of animal liberation through their music?

]]> By: Mark http://g7welcomingcommittee.com/blog/archives/music-to-hear-sevens/#comment-6085 Mark Sat, 04 Aug 2007 15:06:42 +0000 http://www.g7welcomingcommittee.com/blog/archives/music-to-hear-sevens/#comment-6085 And lest I forget, Minneapolis's own Brother Ali www.myspace.com/brotherali and Los Nativos www.myspace.com/losnativos And lest I forget, Minneapolis’s own Brother Ali http://www.myspace.com/brotherali and Los Nativos http://www.myspace.com/losnativos

]]> By: Mark http://g7welcomingcommittee.com/blog/archives/music-to-hear-sevens/#comment-6084 Mark Sat, 04 Aug 2007 15:03:37 +0000 http://www.g7welcomingcommittee.com/blog/archives/music-to-hear-sevens/#comment-6084 RBG is awful compared to Let's Get Free. As far as political hip hop I would much recommend Immortal Technique and Mos Def's Black on Both Sides. Of course Public Enemy and KRS-One. RBG is awful compared to Let’s Get Free. As far as political hip hop I would much recommend Immortal Technique and Mos Def’s Black on Both Sides. Of course Public Enemy and KRS-One.

]]> By: Belinda http://g7welcomingcommittee.com/blog/archives/music-to-hear-sevens/#comment-6082 Belinda Fri, 03 Aug 2007 22:38:14 +0000 http://www.g7welcomingcommittee.com/blog/archives/music-to-hear-sevens/#comment-6082 I'm so stoked for Jamaica Plain. I'll admit, I laughed at first, but now I want to get it the first day it's out. I’m so stoked for Jamaica Plain. I’ll admit, I laughed at first, but now I want to get it the first day it’s out.

]]>