Grand Prix Rejects

kostas22 wrote:

East Londoner wrote:Some more alternative 90s for you all. I actually own the CD single for this. Shows how retro I am.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoD-dvFXM-Q&feature=related

CD? Retro? Please, don't flatter yourself.

I own the original '88 cassette of Sunshine on Leith, and the LP of So.

Saying all CDs aren't retro isn't completely true - I consider anything from the late eighties retro... that said, cassettes and LPs are, yes! despite having terrible quality in comparison to CD WELP

Also, from 1982, I'm kicking out to the entirety of Kill 'em All:



(that's my own copy, yes, rather glad it's a CD too)

DalekSam wrote:Saying all CDs aren't retro isn't completely true - I consider anything from the late eighties retro... that said, cassettes and LPs are, yes! despite having terrible quality in comparison to CD WELP

I wouldn't say that the LPs sound any worse than CDs. Especially nowadays the CDs are often "remastered" to sound as loud as possible which in my fair opinion reduces the sound quality quite a bit. I mostly listen to heavy metal and when I want to listen to it loud, I do have the volume button at my disposal. So when I really want to enjoy the music I dig up the original LP instead of the CD. No, I am not a hipster.

And while cassettes never reach the same quality as CDs or LPs, you can't beat that nostalgic sound, and with proper equipment it doesn't sound that bad at all!

Despite my music taste being massively guitar/indie rock biased, and the fact I don't listen to any current mainstream pop music/dubstep, I haven't ever been called a hipster, yet...

East Londoner wrote:Despite my music taste being massively guitar/indie rock biased, and the fact I don't listen to any current mainstream pop music/dubstep, I haven't ever been called a hipster, yet...

You don't use a Mac, do you?

Nuppiz wrote:

DalekSam wrote:Saying all CDs aren't retro isn't completely true - I consider anything from the late eighties retro... that said, cassettes and LPs are, yes! despite having terrible quality in comparison to CD WELP

I wouldn't say that the LPs sound any worse than CDs. Especially nowadays the CDs are often "remastered" to sound as loud as possible which in my fair opinion reduces the sound quality quite a bit. I mostly listen to heavy metal and when I want to listen to it loud, I do have the volume button at my disposal. So when I really want to enjoy the music I dig up the original LP instead of the CD. No, I am not a hipster.

Mastering and sound quality are two different things, my friend.

Mastering itself is the technique of compressing volume and reducing dynamics. While I agree with the fact that equalisation and some compression to make some instruments sound louder is a good thing, killing dynamics entirely is bad (See Death Magnetic as how not to master).

CD is technically superior as it's entirely digital and there isn't loss in audio quality over time. Your LP might have an analog sound to it which you like, but you cannot deny that vinyl detoriates over time, you get all the cracks and pops and it's just unwanted.

(For the record I think the quieter the thing and the more dynamics it has is better, but I prefer digital sound)

East Londoner wrote:Despite my music taste being massively guitar/indie rock biased, and the fact I don't listen to any current mainstream pop music/dubstep, I haven't ever been called a hipster, yet...

That's because hipsters are generally douches.

Alianora La Canta wrote:I'm currently going through a phase of Persian spike fiddle music, in particular Kayhan Kalhor's "I Will Not Stand Alone".

Very nice! On a vaguely similar note, have you ever listened to the Mongolian duo, Black Horse? They have performed and busked throughout Europe (I encountered them playing in a Parisian street about ten years ago and promptly bought their CD).

dr-baker wrote:Invoking my law with a song from one of my favourite bands.

Listening to my iPod the other day, I realised that if the above couldn't be my theme tune for whatever reason, then it would have to be this. Cheese, I know. But that is the variable quality of my taste in music.

Scooter // Friends TURBO

NEUKEN SCHIJNDEL!!!!!!!!

The Police - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic

It is impossible to listen to the above and not feel brilliant afterwards.

Also, I think it perfectly describes what Master Eurobrun is feeling at the moment.

East Londoner wrote:Also, I think it perfectly describes what Master Eurobrun is feeling at the moment.

Well, according to his past avatar, he loves Grosjean. This girl won't be too pleased.

redbulljack14 wrote:

East Londoner wrote:Also, I think it perfectly describes what Master Eurobrun is feeling at the moment.

Well, according to his past avatar, he loves Grosjean. This girl won't be too pleased.

Yeah, but that was because he lost an avatar challenge. He is well known for his dislike towards Grosjean (and in more recent times, Bottas as well).

Nuppiz wrote:

redbulljack14 wrote:

East Londoner wrote:Also, I think it perfectly describes what Master Eurobrun is feeling at the moment.

Well, according to his past avatar, he loves Grosjean. This girl won't be too pleased.

Yeah, but that was because he lost an avatar challenge. He is well known for his dislike towards Grosjean (and in more recent times, Bottas as well).

I know.

Nuppiz wrote:

redbulljack14 wrote:

East Londoner wrote:Also, I think it perfectly describes what Master Eurobrun is feeling at the moment.

Well, according to his past avatar, he loves Grosjean. This girl won't be too pleased.

Yeah, but that was because he lost an avatar challenge. He is well known for his dislike towards Grosjean (and in more recent times, Bottas as well).

I wouldn't say that I'm that desperate, it's just the first time that I have legitimately been close to getting a girlfriend.

And there are several people I dislike more than GRSJN and Bottas

eurobrun wrote:

Nuppiz wrote:

redbulljack14 wrote:
Well, according to his past avatar, he loves Grosjean. This girl won't be too pleased.

Yeah, but that was because he lost an avatar challenge. He is well known for his dislike towards Grosjean (and in more recent times, Bottas as well).

I wouldn't say that I'm that desperate, it's just the first time that I have legitimately been close to getting a girlfriend.

And there are several people I dislike more than GRSJN and Bottas

Like your good friend Davy Reynolds for example

Anyways, back to the thread. Here's a gem from one of my all time favorite films.

OPPA GANGAM STYLE!!

Gives a new idea for this year's Korean GP Predicament Predictions, then

FMecha wrote:OPPA GANGAM STYLE!!

Gives a new idea for this year's Korean GP Predicament Predictions, then

God damn you beat me to it, I was about to post the same thing.

Now just to get totally sh*tfaced on booze and do it myself and become a viral sensation!

kostas22 wrote:

FMecha wrote:OPPA GANGAM STYLE!!

Gives a new idea for this year's Korean GP Predicament Predictions, then

God damn you beat me to it, I was about to post the same thing.

Now just to get totally sh*tfaced on booze and do it myself and become a viral sensation!

Please no Oppa Glasgow Style

WaffleCat wrote:

kostas22 wrote:

FMecha wrote:OPPA GANGAM STYLE!!

Gives a new idea for this year's Korean GP Predicament Predictions, then

God damn you beat me to it, I was about to post the same thing.

Now just to get totally sh*tfaced on booze and do it myself and become a viral sensation!

Please no Oppa Edinburgh Style

Fixed. I moved to a new flat two weeks ago.

kostas22 wrote:

FMecha wrote:OPPA GANGAM STYLE!!

Gives a new idea for this year's Korean GP Predicament Predictions, then

God damn you beat me to it, I was about to post the same thing.

Now just to get totally sh*tfaced on booze and do it myself and become a viral sensation!

Please do this Kostas! Although despite you apparently living in Edinburgh, I still picture Milan style being your way to go.

Or maybe eurobrun Aussie Style, that girl might be impressed by it son!

redbulljack14 wrote:

kostas22 wrote:

FMecha wrote:OPPA GANGAM STYLE!!

Gives a new idea for this year's Korean GP Predicament Predictions, then

God damn you beat me to it, I was about to post the same thing.

Now just to get totally sh*tfaced on booze and do it myself and become a viral sensation!

Please do this Kostas! Although despite you apparently living in Edinburgh, I still picture Milan style being your way to go.

Or maybe eurobrun Aussie Style, that girl might be impressed by it son!

So I went out tonight, nowhere would play it, so I got bored and went home early. Hence why I'm now here instead of out dancing Gangnam Style. MEH

Elsewhere on the internets...
Bass Bumpers // The Music's Got Me (Dread Mix)
44 seconds onwards is the best part!

The Bicycle Thief. This album is very rare, and I'm scouring the land to find a reasonably priced copy.

BaconLettuceNinja wrote:The Bicycle Thief. This album is very rare, and I'm scouring the land to find a reasonably priced copy.

Stop scouring our land and go stateside instead. £13.50 + £1.85 postage on Amazon US brand new.

kostas22 wrote:

BaconLettuceNinja wrote:The Bicycle Thief. This album is very rare, and I'm scouring the land to find a reasonably priced copy.

Stop scouring our land and go stateside instead. £13.50 + £1.85 postage on Amazon US brand new.

Oh, you gem. I gotta get this soon...

Early Placebo was the best Placebo. It's surprising that they were never that big over here, whilst they sell out arenas all over the rest of Europe...

And a couple of days ago, I found out my maths teacher is a massive Stone Roses fan. Every time I come into his classroom he starts humming the basslines from either Fools Gold or I Wanna Be Adored at me.

Currently addicted to this song.
Utah Saints // Something Good

For no particular reason...

I'll build you a bridge over that!
They're moving father's grave to build a sewer...
I can bunny-hop on a penny-farthing!

A crappy wet Monday means only one thing is needed. Oasis, and lots of it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fLR3FRaFsQ

East Londoner wrote:A crappy wet Monday means only one thing is needed. Oasis, and lots of it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fLR3FRaFsQ

I see your Some Might Say, and raise you She's Electric

redbulljack14 wrote:

East Londoner wrote:A crappy wet Monday means only one thing is needed. Oasis, and lots of it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fLR3FRaFsQ

I see your Some Might Say, and raise you She's Electric

And I'll raise the pair of you with Supersonic

I have to say that I am quite enjoying this battle. Oasis is epic.

Wizzie wrote:

redbulljack14 wrote:

East Londoner wrote:A crappy wet Monday means only one thing is needed. Oasis, and lots of it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fLR3FRaFsQ

I see your Some Might Say, and raise you She's Electric

And I'll raise the pair of you with Supersonic

And i'll raise you with Live Forever.

Therefore, I win!

I can't believe I was only 1 when Live Forever was released, I feel really young now.

eurobrun wrote:I have to say that I am quite enjoying this battle. Oasis is epic.

We've taught you well!

Doves - Black And White Town The only song of theirs that I really like. Complete with a sadly all too relevant video for these times (considering this came out in 2005)

East Londoner wrote:Doves - Black And White Town The only song of theirs that I really like. Complete with a sadly all too relevant video for these times (considering this came out in 2005)

When I first heard it I thought it was alright, but now it just causes me to burst out into fits of rage. I utterly despise it, I want to throttle the lead singer with my hands to stop his godawful monotonus voice. I should really turn off the music in Fifa.

As for this Oasis debate; piss off you damn ruffians!