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Post by Barrington on Oct 2, 2016 19:38:05 GMT
![]() About three years ago , I can't remember what mag or site but it was somebody's Top Ten Albums of all time and it was like looking at my own Top Ten except for a band I'd never hear of ,Godspeed You! Black Emperor and this album , GSYB are a Canadian Post Rock band and F#A#oo was their first album . Released in 1997 on vinyl and then again in 1998 an expanded version on CD. It didn't kick in straight away , its a bit drawn out and requires time but on the first listen there was something that stuck in my mind to pursue it . That time came when I had the mind numbing task of painting a fence that was just short of the Great Wall of China, ipod on , album engaged , paint brush in hand and away we go, same again the next day and the next , then I couldn't wait to play it on the big rig. Its a very dark, apocalyptic album , great ambient melody and crescendos. If you haven't got a two mile fence to paint then listening in a 19th century opium den would do nicely  There are a few different covers for the vinyl and CD versions     ![]() |
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Post by John on Oct 2, 2016 19:39:57 GMT
Looking forward to listening to this and reporting back
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Post by ChrisB on Oct 2, 2016 20:23:04 GMT
I've never heard anything by this band. Looking forward to hearing it.
Just out of interest, what would be some of the albums in your and the other person's lists?
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Post by Barrington on Oct 2, 2016 20:34:30 GMT
Just out of interest, what would be some of the albums in your and the other person's lists? Floyd , Genesis , Roger Waters , Deep Purple (Made In Japan) the usual suspects and it was weird seeing GSYBE in amongst them. |
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Post by MartinT on Oct 2, 2016 20:56:25 GMT
Great - I've never heard of it. Looking forward to my first listen.
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Post by ChrisB on Oct 2, 2016 23:01:20 GMT
Just out of interest, what would be some of the albums in your and the other person's lists? Floyd , Genesis , Roger Waters , Deep Purple (Made In Japan) the usual suspects and it was weird seeing GSYBE in amongst them. Great thanks, that give us a little perspective as to where you were coming from. |
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Post by John on Oct 3, 2016 4:26:42 GMT
A dark minimalistic and intense listen I am quite liking this but feel it one of those albums that will take a few listens to get. In some ways it reminds me of the Dirty Three perhaps a bit more like you listening to a film score. I do not enjoy the voice overs yet.
A strong 8 that might change after further listens.
Thanks for sharing this.
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Post by jandl100 on Oct 3, 2016 6:55:15 GMT
Love the music, but like John I could do without the voiceovers, that won't wear well, I think, and I dislike it to start with! ... kind of embarrassing when the wife's listening in from the other room.  She is apt to comment on such things.  The music would be fine to stand on its own, imo. More Floydy than Deep Purple, but bluesy, too. A nice feel for musical developoment over each of the 3 long tracks. Very atmospheric and interestingly delicate at times. A great 8/10 without the voice-overs, but probably 6 with them for me. I'll give it more time, though. |
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Post by Barrington on Oct 3, 2016 9:37:03 GMT
I love the voice clips , its a thing I like about Roger Waters' albums.
Yes it does require time I find most albums like this do.
Jerry the Deep Purple/ Floyd etc comment I made was about people who like those bands like this album , from Top Ten album lists.
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Post by MartinT on Oct 5, 2016 6:27:01 GMT
I've tried really hard but the narration stops it from being pure music for me. I love the atmospherics but there's less to get into than some of their contemporaries. More classical in construction, progressive and with some beautiful moments. I'm giving it a 6/10 for now but it might grow on me.
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Post by mikeyb on Oct 5, 2016 6:57:50 GMT
Just added it to my Play music account so I can listen on my way to work, think I might like this going by comments so far.
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Post by Pinch on Oct 5, 2016 8:09:05 GMT
I love this album, nice to have an excuse to listen to it again. A ten from me.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2016 12:11:02 GMT
Quite like it but not all of it, so I am going with a 6/10.
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Post by ChrisB on Oct 16, 2016 19:13:30 GMT
I loved this on first play. I can cope with the dialogue, no problem at all. That, and the atmospheric feel really does make it sound very like a soundtrack but I won't hold that against them.
I can imagine it being really good to listen to on a long night-time drive.
This is an act I shall be investigating a bit more of, so thanks a lot Barry for the introduction.
8/10
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Post by Barrington on Oct 17, 2016 11:54:18 GMT
Glad you enjoyed it Chris .The vinyl is only 38 mins long , this wiki link gives good info on the album and the differences in the formats. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F♯_A♯_∞ |
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Post by Slinger on Oct 21, 2016 17:09:11 GMT
I've got several of their albums, but didn't have this one. A solid 7 from me, and I like the voice-overs.
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Post by ChrisB on Dec 13, 2016 0:32:34 GMT
Since my first listen to this, it's remained on my Spotify list and I shall probably buy it in due course but I'd be grateful for any suggestions for further listening to the work of this lot.
Any thoughts?
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Post by Barrington on Dec 14, 2016 12:56:49 GMT
Since my first listen to this, it's remained on my Spotify list and I shall probably buy it in due course but I'd be grateful for any suggestions for further listening to the work of this lot. Any thoughts? First off buy the CD. I've got both but the CD gives you the full experience. Below are their best ranked albums in order , F#A# oo is at no.2 , I like it best. I think with GSYB you get more out of them the more you put in , work down the list  link |
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Post by ChrisB on Dec 14, 2016 14:31:52 GMT
Great thanks
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She is apt to comment on such things. 
The music would be fine to stand on its own, imo.
