it's 6 months since one of the most irritating trolls has been banned. and it seems now that epic lulz are gone with the new lastfm so let's all have a moment of silence in rememberance of the great persona he was!

I miss you MrWInczakos :(

ps old lastfm sucked.

ps2 new last fm sucks.

ps3 will there be another mighty troll just like him and R.I.P. Octember (also known as Strictly Diesel) and Pagan_Winter (also known as - too many names, cant remember them all)? who knows. maybe someday.

The LP that’s made the biggest impression…
It Takes A Nation of Millions To old Us Back – Public Enemy
I got this album when I was about 16 and listening to the relentless sirens on the album gives a real sense of panic in the music, which is further boosted by the hardcore hip-hop poetry, which is splurged out of the mouth of Chuck D. Once you add the eccentricity of Flavour Flav (who used to run around with a clock hanging from his necklace, bling bling, eh?), you have the perfect recipe for a fantastic rap cake.
Check out: Bring The Noise – Public Enemy

The song that makes me emotional…
Hurricane - Bob Dylan
Well, i wouldn't go as far as saying emotional, but this is a song based on a true story about an African-American boxer who gets convicted of a double-murder that he didn’t commit. Dylan really gets across the feeling of helplessness of this promising boxer who can’t do anything about the charge, which faces him. Dylan’s lyrical arrangement is fantastic, the way he slowly builds up the story of Ruben Carter over the 7+ minutes of the song.
Check out: Nashville Skyline – Bob Dylan

My guilty pleasure…
UB40
I don’t know what it is about them, but I can’t help but sing along to all of their singles, who would have thought a white reggae band from Birmingham would actually be that good?
Check out: Kingston Town – UB40

All new bands should hear…
Pills, Thrills N’ Bellyaches - Happy Mondays
An album that in it’s essence is a hippy album, that Happy Mondays really weren’t a great band, they didn’t even make great music, but they connected to a niche that was crying out to be reached-out to, dance music, but made in a sort of indie sort of way, full of acceptable bouncy tunes, it would give any new band an idea of how to make their music a bit more dance friendly.
Check out: Kinky Afro – Happy Mondays

Just before I die, I want to hear…
Halleljuah - Jeff Buckley
What a great song, full of emotion and always makes you think when you listen to it, plus after listening to this you’ll be ready to die anyway. Buckley’s harrowing lyrical delivery far exceeds the original Leonard Cohen version.
Check out: Jeff Buckley – Jeff Buckley

I’ve played to the death…
Stone Roses - The Stone Roses
I got into this album when I was in college and it was immense! I’d play it over all the time, I’d say between 5-10 times a week. Every song on it makes an impact, whether it’s the anthems like She Bangs the Drums, I Wanna Be Adored and I Am the Resurrection. Or if it’s the anti-monarchy song Elizabeth My Dear, this was the soundtrack to my college years.
Check out: Waterfall – Stone Roses

A record by a hero is…
The World Is Yours - Ian Brown
How did a gob-shite from Manchester get a “Godlike Genius” award from the NME? Well simple, he gave up booze, took up smoking marijuana everyday and decided to become philosophical, in this album he does everything from complain about the war in Iraq to using a slogan from the movie ‘Scarface’ to express his desire to get his voice heard. An album that I came out the week that I started university, its no coincidence it became on of my favourite albums during my first year there.
Check out: Illegal Attacks – Ian Brown feat. Sinéad O'Connor

Everyone should hear…
(What’s The Story?) Morning Glory - Oasis
An album, which nobody has a bad word to say about (well that’s not entirely true, people nit-pick for the sake of it). Every track is a classic, an album that catapulted Oasis to the fore-front of Brit-Pop. This album epitomises the phrase ‘lad band’, with Liam Gallagher’s brash vocal delivery and Noel Gallagher’s entrancing guitar rhythms it’s not hard to see why the album changed a generation.
Check out: Champagne Supernova – Oasis

“And I also Think You Should…”

Watch…
Ali
A great biopic film, it really celebrates the legend that is Muhammad Ali, there is a thin line between legend and myth, there is no doubt in my mind, Muhammad Ali’s actions where the stuff of legend and not myth.

Read…
A Bit of A Blur – Alex James
The biography of Blur’s bass player, Alex James. It’s a tail of rock & roll excess, bad hangovers, great parties and better groupies.

Buy…
An acoustic guitar
If you’re into music you’ve got to have your own acoustic guitar, even if you don’t use it that often, give it a go, it won’t be a waste of money.

...I've just spent few hours listening to female voices- my way from 7.900 to 8,000 was Laura Marling & Feist.. yes I'm a bit obsessed now ;)
OK, why am I writing this journal
cos I wasn't here for a while
and then
I failed with doing some music quizes like '50 questions about 50 artists' -__-"
and it's kinda sad day for me :P Going back to school from sweet leisure.. eh.
And I found out a strange thing about myself... I'm almost crying to Laura Marling's stuff what is..... really strange thing O___O

That's why, tearful songs :P :
*Ghosts -I was truly surpised to find myself sobbing on a bus stop while listening to this song... I amlost gave myself a kick -.-
*Stella Was a Diver and She Was Always Down-and almost/sometimes NYC
*some Nick Drake's stuff... oh, Fly. But most of his music makes me think things like 'damn... why, oh why?' and feel distressed :/
*loads of songs form Joy Division [surprise?!], but Atmosphere just never fails.
*waaay to many song of Radiohead, I'm afraid that now you can hardly stand such emoh girl :P and Harrowdown Hill.
*Wake Up and moreee, from Funeral especially
*anything from Jeff Buckley...

Well I know I'm not original or something... just wanted to remind myself the feeling of writing journals ;)
Coming back soon [?] with something called 'the most creative of the era'...
all the best for you.
xxx


And oh, yeah, I'm also in love with my new avatar :P

The top 20. For some comparison in the future.

01 (02)(02)(02)(02). Nirvana - 1277 plays
02 (01)(01)(01)(01). Los Hermanos - 1269
03 (06)(05)(04)(05). The Beatles - 1250
04 (04)(06)(06)(06). Radiohead - 1114
05 (03)(03)(08)(09). Silverchair - 1047
06 (07)(07)(07)(07). Pearl Jam - 940
07 (05)(04)(03)(03). Rush - 905
08 (08)(08)(05)(04). Dream Theater - 866
09 (10)(12)(XX)(XX). Queen - 843
10 (09)(09)(10)(XX). Chico Buarque - 710
11 (12)(16)(XX)(XX). Arctic Monkeys - 598
12 (15)(15)(15)(14). The Mars Volta - 568
13 (17)(17)(18)(XX). Nine Inch Nails - 561
14 (11)(10)(09)(08). César Menotti & Fabiano - 549
15 (16)(14)(13)(15). Jeff Buckley - 512
16 (14)(13)(12)(XX). Jamie Cullum - 500
17 (XX)(19)(19)(XX). Muse - 493
18 (XX)(XX)(XX)(XX). Novos Baianos - 485
19 (13)(11)(11)(12). Blind Melon - 479
20 (20)(XX)(XX)(XX). Incubus - 469

It has already been a year since I made my list of the top ten records I simply could not exist without. And now, the following August, the time has some to give an updated version. This time, you may have already noticed that I cheated a little, and in fact made a TOP TWENTY. Well, okay. It might have also come to your attention - if you are avid enough a stalker - that some of my favourite artists are missing; Eels, Death Cab for Cutie, Regina Spektor, and David Bowie, for example. I would love to have them in my list, but... I just can't choose which album I like best. So - andiamo!
(P.S. This is in ascending order. The tension rises, therefore, as you get closer and closer to the end. Who will be the lucky winner?)

20. MGMT - Oracular Spectacular (2008 in Europe)
An album I've owned for a month, if anything, making my top twenty? Pull the other one! But really, from the first time, this blew me away. Call it psychedelic electro glam indie, call it what you want, es ist mir egal... all I know is that it's fantastic, and it's the soundtrack to my summer 2008.

19. Röyksopp - Melody A.M (2001)
Despite its name, I find this must always be listened to at night. Put this on, and imagine you are in a wooden cabin in the fjords of Norway. This chilled-out album inspires me.

18. Elliott Smith - XO (1998)
Again, a relatively new candidate. It took some listens to get me to realise that this indeed is music that understands what our deepest woes would sound like if they had a voice and fingers. Melancholy, yet.. comforting and soft.

17. Death From Above 1979 - You're A Woman, I'm A Machine (2004)
I maintain that it is a physical impossibility to listen to this while sitting stationary. I can't explain it. It is something you have to experience for yourself. It may scare you. But above all, it will amaze you with its proof that heavy noise can be tuneful and clever.

16. Feist - Let It Die (2004)
People who are cynical at the omnipresence of the 2007 single "1,2,3,4" should listen to this. I must say it is some of the most beautiful, sensual, autumnal-night music I have heard. Feist's (who I discovered through Broken Social Scene) voice carries very well, as does the emotion she puts into it at times, and her lyrics are great. The genres here vary from lounge jazz to disco. Very nice.

15. Muse - Origin of Symmetry (2001)
Bit of an oldie (in my terms) but still great. Of course, everyone knows what Muse sound like, don't they? Some actually argue this album is weak in comparison with later ones, but I think it is mighty. You only need to check out "Citizen Erased" (my all-time favourite Muse song) and "Megalomania" to confirm this.

14. Final Fantasy - He Poos Clouds (2006)
After you've finished LOLing at the title, focus on the fine talent of Owen Pallett. He has imagination, and a gift for, well, fantasy story-telling; something lacking in almost all artists of the present day. And he is a pleasing violinist. This could be from personal experience, but: it is essential to take this with a fruit tea.

13. Metric – Live It Out (2005)
A fundamental component of my Canadian-music-obsession. This album just has one great song after another, each growing on you, and Emily Haines has a sexy voice. Enjoy.

12. The Flaming Lips – Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots (2002)
My first `Lips album, and a firm favourite even before I heard the others. It takes you to another world, to outer space, to Japan… you can forget all the neuroses in your day-to-day life. “Do You Realize??” alone would more than suffice, if you were only allowed to listen to one song in your whole life.

11. Hole – Live Through This (1994)
The fact that this album got me through dark years in my life makes it already a classic. Getting me through it in that it added more darkness, curiously. Yes, it is Courtney Love; but she is a damn good songwriter. I think this is a case where it is impossible to explain what it means to you, because nobody will really understand.

10. Maxïmo Park – Our Earthly Pleasures (2007)
Isn’t the second album of an indie band always meant to be more commercialised? Geared towards a wider market? With Maxïmo, this seems to be the opposite case. The first effort was full of catchy pop hooks, with only the slightest smidgeon of seriousness, shown in songs like “Acrobat”. But this album here, for me, establishes Paul Smith’s place as a great modern poet. The lyrics could happily just be read on their own; each word has been chosen with great care. And the result is romantic – yet at the same time, so very true to life.

9. Jeff Buckley – Grace (1994)
Aural beauty. Sweet pain. A lost talent. Alright, maybe I will never be employed as a film tagline-writer, but the divinity of this album escapes words.

8. The Doors – The Doors (1967)
This played a big part in childhood memories – for example, journeys to my grandpa’s would not be complete without “Alabama Song (Whisky Bar)”, and I have come to the decision that I will have “The Crystal Ship” played at my funeral, for its exquisiteness. The sound is just great – it radiates summer evenings. It makes me feel a little sad, too.

7. Red Hot Chili Peppers – By The Way (2002)
It could be argued that this was the first album that made me like decent music. My love of RHCP has continued throughout the years, and I have that mentality wherein I really don’t care what anyone says about them. This softer, more melodic sound, that was found on the preceding “Californication”, is here, but enhanced in so many ways. Reminds me of beautiful sunsets, the end of childgood and the beginning of youth.

6. The Smiths – The Queen Is Dead (1984)
Morrissey was, and still is, a great poet. I can see why in the 1980s, this was a great relief – pop music, but not stopping the lyrics being meaningful; full of humour, irony, and misery. The reason I put this on top of The Smiths’ other records is because initially I found this the most accessible. I then moved onto the astounding “Meat is Murder”.

5. The Divine Comedy – Promenade (1994)
A wonderful story of a perfect day, told in charming strings, piano, and of course Neil Hannon’s voice; with many literary and cinematic references. This is music to live your life to, and to dream about.

4. The Dears – No Cities Left (2003)
Canadian music, with Morrisseyesque vocals; and, if pushed, able to fall under the wide category of “dark pop”. When I listen to this, the sound makes me think of being alone by the sea, the wind in my hair, and a storm brewing. This album really focuses on the human emotions. It dramatises and exaggerates, the little things which break people’s hearts each day.

3. The Postal Service – Give Up (2003)
Wonderful electro-pop which seems to fit any situation – happy or sad – and any time of the year. The lyrics seem to focus on city life and teen relationships, and are never short of breathtaking. These can range from “I'll be the fire escape / that's bolted to the ancient brick / where you will sit and contemplate your day” to “I was waiting for a cross-town train in the London underground / when it struck me / that I've been waiting since birth to find a love that would look and sound / like a movie”. An investment into being overwhelmed.

2. Pixies – Doolittle (1989)
Nonsensical lyrics. Vocals varying from squawky to falsetto. Surfy guitar. Dreams of the Pacific (even though the Pixies are actually from Massachussetts). All this makes the other record that got me through my dark years. If Hole’s “Live Through This” was adding insult to injury, this was the light at the end of the tunnel.

1. Arcade Fire – Funeral (2004)
THIS MUSIC IS THE SONIC EQUIVALENT OF A SUNNY AFTERNOON WANDERING THROUGH A GARDEN OF ROSES, FOLLOWED BY AN EVENING BY THE FIRE WITH THE ONE YOU LOVE. Let it do what it wants to you. Let it steal your soul – because they were probably siblings who were separated at the dawn of time, anyway.

1. How did you get into 29? Frou Frou

Funny enough, through Last.fm. I was listening to My Recommendations radio and Let Go popped up. I loved it and I downloaded the full album.

2. What was the first song you ever heard by 22? Muse

New Born. I remember I watched the video on tv and it blew me away.It's such a powerful song.


3. What’s your favorite lyric by 33? Morrissey

That's hard!! XDD Well, as a solo artist I think my favourite lyric has to be The World Is Full of Crashing Bores.
I even wrote a journal here with that lyric.XDDD

4. What is your favorite album by 49? Enya

Well, the fact Enya is so high on my charts in beacuse I become obssessed with the song Caribbean Blue a few months ago, and I just played it over and over again. But, I actually enjoy her music from time to time, so would say that
Watermark is probably the one I like the most.


5. How many albums by 13 do you own? Placebo

All of them!! Including special editions and stuff. They were my first fetisch band - I have loads of stuff of them, and I love it.


6. What is your favorite song by 50? The Sunday Drivers

[track artist=The Sunday Drivers]I ain't down. That was easy.

7. Is there a song by 39 that makes you sad? The Kinks

I don't think so. All their stuff has a lot of humour implied.

8. What is your favorite album by 15? Georges Delerue

Well, I think that Jules et Jim is probably my favourite soundtrack by him.


9. What is your favorite song by 5? Delays

What?? I really love all their songs.

10. Is there a song by 6 that makes you happy? Nino Rota

Well, there are parts on his soundtracks that are really uplifting. Love the ending of Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow
from the Romeo & Juliet soundtrack.

11. What is your favorite album by 40? Depeche Mode

[album artist=Depeche Mode]Music for the Masses, I think. :)


12. What is your favorite song by 10? The Raveonettes

Do I really have to answer that??? LOL I have tons of favourites!! To name a few: Bubblegum, Lust, That Great Love Sound,
Love can Destroy Everything, Twilight, Chain Gang of Love, You Want the Candy...


13. What is a good memory you have involving 30? Crowded House

Apart from all those afternoons listening to Four Seasons in One Day locked in my room when I was 12, my best memory is from
last July 3rd, when I finally came to see them live!!!!! It was terrific!!

14. What is your favorite song by 38? The Smiths

They should be so much higher in my charts LOL I used to play their albums to death when I was in highschool.
I have loads of favourites as well, but I think that That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore, There Is a Light That Never Goes Out,
and Ask could sum them all up. :)


15. Is there a song by 19 that makes you happy? Tan Dun

Not really. His stuff is usually very dramatic and lyrical, and that's probably what I like most about him.


16. How many times have you seen 25 live? David Bowie

None :( I've tried it many times, but he always cancell the shows for one reason or another.


17. What is the first song you ever heard by 23? John Williams

I don't have any idea. LOL Probably the main theme from Superman or Starwars...


18. What is your favorite album by 11? The Smashing Pumpkins

Adore. I love it with the same passion that SP fans hate it.

19. Who is a favorite member of 1? Duran Duran

That's easy!! The charismatic and iconic Nick Rhodes!!! LOL


20. Have you ever seen 14 live? The Jesus and Mary Chain

I wish!!! They came last year to Madrid, and I couldn't go cause i was working. :(((


21. What is a good memory involving 27? Yann Tiersen

Several. Waking up every morning with the Amelie soundtrack during the whole winter of 2003, seeing him live for the first time in 2004 - it was stunning -,
and probably, listening to Monochrome on my way back home from college on a rainy day, it was magical.


22. What is your favorite song by 16? Suede

You must be kidding again LOL They were one of my first true loves in music, and remain one of my dearest bands ever. It's really hard to pick just one favourite, cause they change all the time.
The Asphalt World is probably the song that had a bigger impact on me, but really...Animal Nitrate, So Young, Filmstar, Killing of a Flashboy, Trash, She, Saturday Night, He's Gone, Indian Strings, Everything will flow,
Pantomine Horse, We Are The Pigs, Heroine, Stay Together...ok, I'll stop now, cause I can't really pick just one.


23. What is the first song you ever heard by 47? Sidonie

It should be Feelin' Down from the first record really.


24. What is your favorite album by 18? Mazzy Star

So Tonight That I Might See It's just incredible.


25. What is your favorite song by 21? Nine Horses

At first it was Darkest Birds, but I think it evolved to Atom and Cell and Snow Borne Sorrow later.


26. What is the first song you ever heard by 26? Snow Patrol

Probably Chocolate.


27. What is your favorite album by 3? Japan

Gentlemen Take Polaroids and Tin Drum.

Just stunningly beautiful music.


28. What is you favorite song by 22? Muse

Unintended will always be my favourite, though I love lots of them.


29. What was the first song you ever heard by 32? Zoé

Awww my new favourite band LOL hmmm I got interested in them cause I watched an interview with them at a music channel and the song that was playing in between takes caught my attention - I think it was Dead,
but the first song I listened to entirely was Peace & Love.


30. What is your favorite song by 8? The Beach Boys

It changes everyday. Right now, I would say 'Til I Die, but it might change next week.



31. How many times have you seen 17 live? Milla Jovovich

None unfortunately.


32. Is there a song by 44 that makes you happy? Jeff Buckley

Happyness is not the word. Hallellujah usually puts me in this amazing sublime, almost mistyc state, but it's definetely not happyness.


33. What is you favorite album by 12? Mansun

Attack Of The Grey Lattern really.


34. What is the worst song by 45? Starsailor

I haven't listened to a bad song by them yet.


35. What was the first song you ever heard by 34? The La's

That's easy. There She Goes, obviously.


36. What is your favorite album by 48? The Shangri-Las

I only have a hits compilation. It's almost impossible to find their original records.


37. How many times have you seen 42 live? Travis

Once, on Benicassim 2003 I think. i want to see them again, cause i became a bigger fan of them after that.


38. What is you favorite song by 36? Roisin Murphy

hmmm That's difficult, I like a lot of her songs really. Right now, it's probably Ruby Blue and Primitive.


39. What was the first song you ever heard by 28? The Pipettes

Easily, We Are The Pipettes, the first song on the album.


40. What is your favorite album by 7? Air

That's difficult too. They have amazing albums. Moon Safari and Talkie Walkie.


41. Is there a song by 31 that makes you happy? Goldfrapp

Well, actually, A&E leaves me in a really cool mood, and that's funny cause I think it's somehow a sad song.


42. What is your favorite album by 41? Imogen Heap

I Megaphone probably.


43. What is your favorite song by 24? White Rose Movement

I think London's Mine has stablished itself as my favourite on the album, finally.LOL


44. What is a good memory you have involving 46? Scissor Sisters

The two times I've seen them live. They have an amazing show really. If I'd had to pick a moment, that would be me, standing on a chair while Laura was playing
in Benicassim 2006.


45. What is your favorite song by 35? Belle and Sebastian

hmmm Take your carriage clock and shove it :)


46. Is there a song by 9 that makes you happy? Kate Bush

Again, happy is not the word.


47. What is your favorite album by 4? Patrick Wolf

I love all his albums really, but Wind in the Wires changed my life, and Lycanthropy has given me incredible listening experiences.


48. Who is a favorite member of 37? Manic Street Preachers

Richey Edwards and Nicky Wire were the most beautiful couple in Britpop XDDD


49. What is the first song you ever heard by 43? Rufus Wainwright

Complainte de la Butte.

50. How many albums do you own by 20? Shigeru Umebayashi

Just one. House of Flying Daggers soundtrack. I can't believe how many times I've listened to it.
It's beautiful music, for sure.

40. Talking Heads - 77



39. The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead



38. The Rolling Stones - Exile on Main Street



37. Jeff Buckley - Grace



36. Pere Ubu - The Modern Dance



35. Neil Young - Tonight's the Night



34. Neutral Milk Hotel - In the Aeroplane Over the Sea



33. Popol Vuh - Hosianna Mantra



32. Wire - 154



31. Neil Young - On the Beach



30. Faust - Faust



29. Tim Buckley - Happy Sad



28. Wire - Pink Flag



27. Leonard Cohen - Songs From a Room



26. Joni Mitchell - Blue



25. Nico - Desertshore



24. Bob Dylan - Blonde on Blonde



23. Nick Drake - Pink Moon



22. Radiohead - OK Computer



21. My Bloody Valentine - Loveless



20. The Velvet Underground - White Light/White Heat



19. Roy Montgomery - And Now the Rain Sounds Like Life Is Falling Down Through It



18. Bob Dylan - Blood on the Tracks



17. Patti Smith - Horses



16. Television - Marquee Moon



15. Bonnie 'Prince' Billy - I See a Darkness



14. Joy Division - Closer



13. Red House Painters - Down Colorful Hill



12. Tom Waits - Rain Dogs



11. Bob Dylan - Bringing It All Back Home



10. Minutemen - Double Nickels on the Dime



9. Godspeed You! Black Emperor - f#a#oo



8. Dadamah - This Is Not a Dream



7. Bob Dylan - Highway 61 Revisited



6. Leonard Cohen - Songs of Love and Hate



5. The Velvet Underground - The Velvet Underground & Nico



4. Bob Dylan - Live 1966 "The Royal Albert Hall Concert" The Bootleg Series Vol. 4



3. Leonard Cohen - Songs of Leonard Cohen



2. Slint - Spiderland



1. Van Morrison - Astral Weeks

Sleater-Kinney
- Good Things
- Let's Call it Love -> Night Light
- One Beat
- Sympathy
- Turn It On

Jeff Buckley
- Morning Theft
- Vancouver
- Last Goodbye
- Forget Her
- The Way Young Lovers Do

Radiohead
- How to Disappear Completely
- Street Spirit (Fade Out)
- All I Need
- Exit Music (For a Film)
- The National Anthem

Ani DiFranco
- Shameless
- Napoleon
- Grey
- Little Plastic Castle
- Swan Dive

The Spill Canvas
- Himerus and Eros
- Lust a Prima Vista
- Teleport: A&B
- This is For Keeps
- Self Conclusion