EWB Music Club

[METALMAN]

I thought this could be a good way to discover some good new music, learn about other members' music tastes and also have a bit of fun. In principle, the idea is just the same as a book club. Now, I must admit, I don't know if book clubs exist for any function other than to make middle class housewives in TV programmes seem a little less vapid and dull, but the premise is pretty solid nonetheless.

Every week or so, we will all put forward an album to listen to, and then vote on it (or I dunno, do some kind of rotational system). Then, we'll track it down, whether it be on Spotify, Youtube, download or bought from a shop (if you're especially rich). We'll all listen to it, and have a little chat about it.

Anyway, you get the idea. I just think this could be pretty good fun. The music forum does seem to be ailing a little, and the oversaturation of those silly list threads (myself included) hasn't really helped matters much. This could be a nice project. Everyone's welcome of course - regardless of musical tastes or knowledge.

If you'd like to get involved, just leave a note here, and also suggest an album to get kicked off with.

EWB MUSIC CLUB MEMBERS

metalman

Steeb

Matt

Livid

Apsham

LD

GoGo

HeyThereTaylorGang

fr34k

Hickey

GA

Jack95

Pris

Ben

Rich

[Steeb]

This sounds like a brilliant idea. Count me in.

As far as albums go...hmmm...get back to me >_>.

[Matt]

I'm in... a big problem here is going to be that people listen to such a wide variety of music on EWB, and whilst I can listen to pretty much anything, I'm not sure our rap lovers are going to want to listen to grindcore and such.

Also, album suggestion: Little Roy - Battle for Seattle.

[livid]

I'm in.

And as far what album to review, I suggest Watch the Throne. Mostly because it's fairly recent, was a big release and I can't come up with any better ideas.

[apsham]

Sounds like an excellent idea - and I already have a couple of albums in mind. I'm in.

I suggest; Aim & Ignite by fun. OR Page One by Steven Page

Or fuck it - if at all possible, Artificial Heart the newest from Jonathan Coulton

[LittleDaniel]

I'm in.

For my suggestion, I'll suggest Spoonboy's new album, "The Papas."

Edited September 7, 2011 by LD Kingston

[GoGo Yubari]

I'm in.

Album Suggestion: Join Us by They Might Be Giants

[HeyThereVelvet]

I'm in

I'll be mostly providing rap music. My first suggestion would be..

Thursday by The Weekend

[fr34k]

Sure thing.

Album Suggestion: Tunnel Blanket by This will Destroy You

A pretty recent one that most people will know: I'm With You by Red Hot Chili Peppers

[Hickey]

I'm in.

Album suggestion: Watch the Throne because I haven't heard it all and I want to.

[GA!]

In.

Album: actually I agree with fr34k about 'I'm With You'. A mainstream album with many talking points, just to warm us up for when - hopefully - we delve into more niche albums.

[jack95]

I'm definitely in. Expect folk music from me. That's mostly what I listen to, so I don't have a great album suggestion to kick us off, I'll just go with the flow...

[Steeb]

I think either Watch The Throne or I'm With You (as horrible as it is) are good choices to start us off. Mainstream enough for no-one to find it ridiculously difficult, but both with interesting talking points.

[Your Mom]

In and I also would like I'm with you

[METALMAN]

I also think Chilis or Kanye & Jay-Z would be a nice, straightforward start. Afterwards, I'd be open to anything pretty much, because that's the fun part!

Anyway, I'd say we give this till midnight (GMT) at which point (if I remember ) I'll set up the voting. It shouldn't matter that we get started so soon as people can join whenever they wish and participate as much or as little as they like.

[Benjamin]

I'm in. Also agree with I'm With You. Should be a smashing start.

[Hickey]

This is a great idea, metalman.

[Matt]

Yeah I'm cool with Chilis and Jay-Z/Kanye because they're both albums I've been meaning to give a listen anyway.

[Rich]

I'll play this game, I will go along with the crowd for this week.

[Jimmy]

Yeah, I'll be in on this if that's alright.