Lost/Forgotten Album #32

[Jon]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hevy Devy month continues with Strapping Young Lad's 1997 album titled "City", a nice little band fronted by Devin Townsend. 

 

This is the second Strapping Young Lad album, preceded by "Heavy As A Really Heavy Thing" which I felt was a bit too aggressive to post, so I opted to the friendlier second album, something that everyone can sit back enjoy. 

 

Imagine packing the kids, your significant other and (hey, might as well take Sparky along too) heading out for a nice Sunday afternoon at the park. Don't forget the picnic basket and the lawn darts! Just make sure they're the plastic ones because you sure don't want Betty "accidentally" throwing a lawn dart at little Eddie! Plastic ones won't stick in Eddies head but those metal ones sure will and we just don't want that on our quaint Sunday outing now, do we?  

 

What would make out little Sunday trip that much better would be some music te whole family can sing along too! Lessee....what do we have?

 

Disney tunes?

 

No?

 

Hmmm...last week we brought along the soundtrack to "Grease" and had a really fun time with that! Well, except for those songs with those suggestive lyrics, of course. 

 

Hey, how about some Strapping Young Lad? It's something everyone can get into! Yes? Yes!

 

Oh, who am I kidding here. This is as metal as metal can be. First listen you might think it's just noise, but listen again. There's actually some serious melody going on here, as well as a huge dose of humor.  

 

I can almost guarantee that a majority of those that listen to this for the first time will absolutely hate it and can almost understand why. However, you must make sure you go into this with an open mind and realize that this is HEAVY metal.

 

WARNING: There is some really bad language on this album. Listen to this alone or with headphones. Headphones are highly recommended because you can really hear what's going on. And as a sidenote, this is a fantastic album to listen to at high volume while driving around with the windows rolled down. Really!)  

 

City

1. Velvet Kevorkian
2. All Hail The New Flesh
3. Oh My F**king God
4. Detox 
5. Home Nucleonics
6. AAA
7. Underneath The Waves
8. Room 429
9. Spirituality

 

 

MSoTW: Niels guessed Fleetwood Mac last week and he was correct. So, this week Niels picks last. My game, my rules! This week's might be hard..they were popular at one time.

 

Availability: Come on, I know you guys....but it's available for around $6. 

 

 

COMING NEXT: Something HEAVIER! 

 

 

 

 

 

[Niels (Mod)]

Can't I even have a guess?

[Jon]

Eventually.

[Scott]

Clueless on the MSOTW.  Again, thinks Mr. Obivous and provide some clues..  :-)

 

And your right, first listen was rough and unimpressive, but I will try again a little later as suggested....

[Jon]

It's like the anti-SHT list for this week.

 

Clue 1: Huge popular in the late 70's, HUGELY.

[Scott]

SWAG #1 for MSOTW...  The Knack?

 

And the SYL second listen didnt improve the likeability of the music on it for me.  Sorry, its just not my style.

[Jon]

I know...I figured when I had my plan for this month but maybe, just maybe, someone somewhere will dig it. 

 

And how'd you come up with The Knack?

[Scott]

SWAG, but I thought maybe, just maybe, the beat and the style of singing were in the same ballpark.  But now Im second guessing that

[RJhog (Admin)]

Jon, did you see the free 5 song live ep download from Devin Townsend...here's the link...

 

http://www.bravewords.com/news/156151

[Jon]

You have to give him a little shout out on Facebook and/or Twitter to get it, neither of which I do. Thanks for the link though, am listening to the "Drench" outtake.

[RJhog (Admin)]

Jon, I'm pretty sure we are about the same age, so I know that age is not responsible for why some folks like this stuff and some don't.  So I guess I'll just never understand why this type of music is appealing to some folks.  I subscribe to the belief that you like what you like, and screw everybody else if they don't like it.  I guess I'm screwed this week.  I listened to the whole album and I definitely like last weeks choice better.  I don't mind a little screaming here and there, but this is just too much for me.

 

As far as the mystery song, I'm totally clueless.

[Jon]

Yep, I figured. I just find it fun and funny for some reason. No problem though, I think you guys will like next week's. I just wanted to show how varied this guy is.   

[Niels (Mod)]

IS it The Knack?