Diamond Rings- Special Affections ALBUM REVIEW

[NewWave80er]

Very 1980's! Visage, Human League, Depeche Mode, Ultravox, Spandau Ballet, ABC, Duran Duran, Heaven 17, Haircut 100, Culture Club/Boy George, Japan, Alphaville, Propaganda, Al Corley, David Bowie, Wham...

[And8But]

Classic review.

[kamikazekrieg]

Diamond Rings is SGL of Velvet Cacoon.

[henkedenke]

You must do the new Foster The People album! It's their debut and they have some singles!

[danditoh]

DEAF ASSHOLE

[anothercountyheard]

Tinny, flat, yes the "sweet melodies" I missed,,. I consider this a piece of garbage, without any artistic merit. An "8"? Jeez what's the top of the scale ? 100? 8/100 I would agree with but 8/10 is an insult to criticism.

[daedley]

This is a great album and I'm still listening to this day. I can't wait until I see him and Robyn in June!

[TheSim1derful]

This is such a crazy fantastic album. I could listen to it on repeat for the rest of my existence and be content.

[Rakim360]

where do you get your shirts man, Mogwai??? Sun O))?? Gotta get me the Mogwai Tee!!

[sixkiller08]

@Rakim360 sunn is a group themselves

[TheMITnetShow]

Must listen bro: Ineffable Mysteries From Shpongleland - Shpongle

[CoolVideoCrap]

Here are some reviews for the future:

Cake-Showroom of Compassion January 1-11-11

My Chemical Romance-Danger days 11-22-10

The Decemberists-The King is Dead 1-18-11

P.S. maybe once a month do an album from the past that may or may not be famous that is some of your favorite albums. You know a classic album of the month

[Zimmy55]

Wait for the Girls EP!!!

[Jon217t]

drone pop))))

[mediumhoot]

thanks for introducing me to more great music!

[shitwascash]

Long time no comment!!

I can't help but laugh err'y time I watch one of his videos.

The question: is he going for hyper-hipster or pseudo-drag??

...I don't even know where that line belongs.

[kmacmuzikmafia27]

Yes a new Girls EP! When I met my half-sister, like a year ago, she sent me their debut album along with a boatload of other music. It's so cool to have a sister that's actually interested in music unlike the rest of my family (love them too...but still). She got me hooked so I can't wait for new stuff from them :)

[jdre124]

Hey Anthony, I think you should review Julian Casablancas's 2009 solo debut album "Phrazes for the Young". I'd like to know your opinion on it.

[KJansen00]

Caribou are big animals... can't forget Mountain Man- Made the Harbor is yummy LP review pweeezy

[negrote4]

FREE MORAL AGENTS! please...o and by the way You SIR are totally cool...

[TheHoodedDemon]

TWEETIE TWEETIE TWEET TWEET!

[eohippusmusic]

My favorite music video of the year goes to Eohippus - "Live Life On Opium"

It features a maniac dancing on Andy Warhol's grave. It's on YouTube.

[swedeboy11]

Review: Das Racist- Sit Down, Man

[langerlord]

Whatcha think of Gonjasufis new LP? Not as good as the first one?

[HafkeBoyTellEm]

You should review Small Black's new LP New Chain

[needledropdamagedone]

HEY GUYS ! FANTANO IS OVER-HYPED ! HIS COUSIN TONY PANTALOON MAKES IT CLEAR ! VISIT HIS CHANNEL !

[shaunhatesyou]

New Krieg album

[rockomundo]

Follow for justice? Is Justice helping you here Anthony? Why don't you ask them when are they gonna release another bloody album allready?! I'M SICK OF WAITING!

[series360]

Egyptian Hip Hop some reptiles developed wings ? its pretty good ish

[gigags0212]

REQUEST: Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band's - Where the Messengers Meet!!!

[4Colours]

I gave this a quick listen and I honestly thought it was terrible. The lyrics were laughable, the song writing so basic and formulaic and yeah, just lacking anything interesting. I'll give it a few more listens but I'm not looking forward to it.

[BlackVirusxz]

@4Colours Haha love this comment, 'i'll give it a chance but I won't be happy about it'. Awesome.

[SATURDAYateSUNDAY]

glad to see your feelin better man

last time i checked up on you

you were dien....

[philosivas]

i thought the guy on th cover was you for a second

[0haxx]

Request: Zero Hits from Gang .. awesome underground stuff :D

[brotherandroid]

I don't know if you do reissues but I'd be interested in hearing what you had to say about Earth's "A Bureaucratic Desire for Extracapsular Extraction"

[EnokiSkai]

Man, I couldn't watch your videos for months because of my poor download limit in Australia...but now i'm upgraded and I will follow each of your review. I'm happy

[stefmano88]

Oh wow. This is some nice sounding music. Does the singer sound a bit like Morrissey?

[importstar7]

This review is pretty chill. There should have been more bros.

[Misterraddict]

not bad. i sorta kinda like the something else track on there. it was something else

[dislikeusername]

Fav music vid of the year must be It never ends by Bring me the horizon :) Very different!

[Ziggysyrinx]

I request that your review the new-ish Three Mile Pilot LP. It's their first album in 13 years, and it's got Zach Smith of Pinback and I'm almost positive it isn't terrible.

[IronScissors]

REQUEST: Teebs - Ardour

One of the best artists on Brainfeeder right now

[ZyxthePest]

Can you review Wheatus' new EP coming out? It's called Pop Songs and Death Vol 2: The Jupiter EP...

[hightimesbruce]

Alright Anthony! Finally, you and I agree on one of the more obscure releases of the year.

[musicpnppl]

could you pretty please do the new remix of crystal castles with robert smith on it called not in love again please

[mike22490]

@musicpnppl very cool! Thanks for the update!

[Jeepyismylove]

A fellow commented on a recent video of yours and mentioned a band called The Tins who are fairly fresh to the music scene, but have some serious potential. If you have a moment, give them a listen. I tried pasting a link in the comment box, but it won't allow me. :(

Enjoy your day!

[kurosaki08]

diamond rings sounds like it should a chillwave band name.

[Alex703rockstar]

I love Anthony, but NAHSON.

And Die Antwoord is the best, I don't give a shit what legitimate music reviewers like you say.

[theneedledrop]

@Alex703rockstar I think they're great if you wanna just let go of your inhibitions and dance around in a pair of Pink Floyd boxers. I just feel like they're more fun to watch than they are to listen to. That's all. If you're diggin' them, dig on.

[Alex703rockstar]

@theneedledrop Yes, yes, all very true. Also true that the second half of their album totally drags, but I've read up on South African culture because of them, and their satire of it gets funnier the more you know about it. Plus "Wat Pomp" is just a great song.

[Kubiak04]

You should probably review the new Brian Eno LP! I loved it first listen and it's really something you have to sit down and embrace it while it's playing. want 2 hear some educated reviews on this bad boy

[theneedledrop]

@Kubiak04 This will happen.

[thprmr]

Could you review the new Small Black LP? Pleeeeeeeeeease. ^^

[theneedledrop]

@thprmr This will happen.

[thprmr]

@theneedledrop Yay!

[louistop89]

could you review some older albums that are claimed to be the greatest of all time like one of the beatles or another popular artist. also maybe a countdown of your favorite albums of all time?

[Mavarik]

fight like apes

[BeatencubeProdutions]

Could you possibly review Shadetree- Rewind. EP ?

[bill3332002]

Anthony!! would you please review the new "Not In Love" remix with Robert Smith? Pretty please with sugar on top.

[JoeyGVideo]

Great review. I caught one of his shows during CMJ last week. Lots of fun.

[BZG07]

Daaths new album came out, review that Cal?

[soursweettooth]

You should review some hardcore electro-disco post punk brizilian soul beats from the vibrant Australian underground grindcore scene. Very indie.

[StickManga]

review the new electric wizard track you posted on your site dude...ya...that would be awesome...................bye.

[theneedledrop]

@StickManga I'm not planning on it bc the quality of it is so crappy. It's a really bad radio rip. I WILL be reviewing the album, tho.

[mikegoodfss]

The Head and the hearts self-titled new debut pleeeeeeaaaseee with hot green tea with honey on the side!

[carsonj85]

Request The Social Network Sound Track.

[iBomb24]

sparkling unicorns say that you should review some old albums, as a favor, as friend, you know, its all good, just a quick peak at some older albums that you might have not known about, who knows, just a peak around the corner

[Chocolatmenthe]

His face still scares the shit out of me...

[cheesyvader]

Request!!!!: Life of Leisure by Washed out

Please!

[theneedledrop]

@cheesyvader 7/10 :-P

[CloseStudios]

8? really.. i would score this a 4.

[theneedledrop]

@CloseStudios Thought it was pretty good for the bedroom pop set. I like the catchy songwriting quite a bit. It's totally coming from a new wave angle that I dig a lot.

[5648789654]

what kind of headphones do you use?

[theneedledrop]

@5648789654 AGK 240s.

[HollowElectric]

Who's this "WE" have twitter?! O_o

[theneedledrop]

@HollowElectric The Needle Drop. You know: Me, myself, and I.

[lollard]

favorite music video? Deerhunter's Helicopter video.

[Jkru352]

1:12 ZINNGGGGG

[Mangifesta1]

in many ways that fail was also a win

[L00n1TICK]

Review request: Oceansize- Self Preserved While The Bodies Float Up

paweeassee ^.^

[ignoranttwat]

Is he the guy who did the video with Pink Eyes of Fucked Up? I can't find the video, but I'm pretty sure he is...

[colony84]

Also heres a link to a castle talk song:

watch?v=Th-43wkrg_k

It's one of the weaker songs but it's all I could find. Please bro for the love of rock'n'roll!

[banorgaard1442]

Hey could please review the new Antony and the Johnsons album.

[colony84]

Please review screaming females - castle talk. This band hardly has any buzz and this album seriously deserves it. I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy this three piece band.

[ZACHDISASTER]

REVIEW REQUEST: You should review Excepter's album Presidence, they share a record label with Animal Collective and others...Pawtracks.

[mike22490]

Track Review and band bio PLEASSSE! Coma Foxes-School Night

[PartyBoy64]

All Yr Songs is the fucking sickest song by Diamond Rings

[mike22490]

Fucking sick album Anthony, never heard of this guy im rellllllly digging it.......

[emuprophet]

Small Black - New Chain.  Don't review it because I say so. Review it for all the orphans out there!

[enyafreak2007]

I had recently downloaded a song or two from him on the RCRDLBL website, and its very catchy-I'm really enjoying it, thanks for the review Anthony :-) Can you please review Small Black's new album (it's out today) New Chain? Also, Nite Jewel's new ep Am I Real? I've got links for songs from both of these albums in your personal messages because it won't let me embed the link.

[DJC9909]

in my opinion ok go's this too shall pass video has been the best this year, they may not be the best band ever but they don'tt dissapoint vidualy.

also plz review islet- "celebrate this place" or Egyptian Hip Hop "Some Reptiles Developed Wings", two great eps from two great new bands

[nookie1916]

i love you dude.

[theneedledrop]

@nookie1916 i luv u, too, bro.

[bc1391]

Never heard of him but the tracks I just listened to in the related videos were cool.

I would like to see a review of See Birds EP by Balam Acab

[Smoovies]

Hey, Anthony.

All the Waters of the Earth Turn to Blood by The Body got Pitchforked pretty good, but I'd like a second opinion. If you please, you're a bro.

Smoo.

[FDFlashDeck]

Nice t-shirt brah!

[theneedledrop]

@FDFlashDeck Thanks, brah!

[QajarCoffee]

where is the bm? :(

[theneedledrop]

@QajarCoffee What are some new BM LPs worth creaming over? Message me.

[lemieux6687]

@theneedledrop Regarding BM the new Enslaved is amazing and I would recommend Agallochs new one when it's released in november. I loved your Alcest review. So moar bm! and I sent you a message on last.fm. you should probably read it.

[supershiva11]

@theneedledrop agreed with lemieux on this one. Enslaved is pretty sweet, and agallochs new album i hope to be godlike. If you havent checked agalloch out to begin with (i will kill you) you basically need to. oh, and Impaled Northern Moonforest is SOOOO kvlt bro. Grim And Frostbitten Gay Bar is tr00 as hell.

[TheMrdude6969]

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[paultheporc]

the black angels - phosphene dreams = request

[paultheporc]

love the flying lotus mmmmmhmmmm video

[Misterraddict]

lol i mean, im on video

so yeah review.. SKRILLEX!

[paultheporc]

The Black angels - phosphene dream

[1SaneManiac]

How to Dress Well - Love Remains please!

(and maybe Asura - Asura as well)

[XXRitsukaChosyXX]

lol tht was a great pot shot at die antwoord,

I'm actually really intrested in diamond rings now, I heard some of there stuff b4 but I didn't think it would add up to a decent 8! Il have to check it out. (also as I always ask PLEASE Review HOW TO DRESS WELL "LOVE REMAINS" PLEASE!)

[finalman9]

Review the new Destroyer album when it comes out!

[jeremologyy]

really love the offhand comment on Die Antwoord. made me laugh :)

[dotd53]

Review - HOW TO DRESS WELL - "LOVE REMAINS"

[themodernnoise]

would you please review Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross's The Social Network Score?

It's good stuff.

[latthewmarkin]

mountain man/ mad the harbour

[flusck]

personally, i'm not into music videos at all. i barely know any "official" video from my favourite bands. maybe it's because 99% of the music videos are completely pointless or not innovative. maybe it's because they don't have the budget to produce the elaborate video they might want. maybe it's because label companies do play too much of a deciding factor in terms of videos, they WANT the cookie-cutter video. but we're over this topic already :D

[joeyrmn4]

God, how f-ing cool would a working lego fighter jet be. My mind definitely drifted from the vid after that gem.

[mambo4dude]

REVIEW SOMETHING WE1RD

[Z0mb1e3lv1s]

New electric wizard track on their myspace. Can not stress that enough.

[acamic89]

I know you've already done Pantha du Prince's most recent album, but I really would like to know how you feel about the album previous to that, This Bliss. PLZ review!

[ourlocalscenesux]

Hey anthony just want to say thanx for introducing me to so many good music and you're a stand up guy.(Request) But please review NOBUNNY-FIRST BLOOD. I've been trying to get you to review it for the longest time. I don't know if you're just not a fan but if you're not I can take the honesty. Please do it. Do I have to open multiple accounts and request the same album so you would do it?lol.

[MrCoolManTim]

Just cringe for me.

[Bastox]

REQUEST: Sun Airways "Nocturne of Exploded Crystal Chandelier" just been released today.

/watch?v=wJPrHkmSkpA&feature=r­elated

[RSGun]

Hey love your videos, ps the new Weekend LP is so solid, thanks to your track recommendation. I'd really like to hear your opinion on the Past Lives "Tapestry of Webs" album. The tracks are slow burns for the most part, but their sound is so hypnotic. They have 3/5 of the Blood Brothers (Johnny and Cody are gone), so that badass rhythm section is still intact. (Morgan steals the effing show)

Long story short. Review? Past Lives? Please?

[Reevolikesmuse]

Owen Pallett - A Swedish Love Story EP plz

[ItsA6StringThing]

Request: Review Jack Parow's new record

[hitdevil]

I second the Weezer lost Pinkerton Track, Tragic Girl. It's greaat.

[Conceicawo]

Review "Detachments by Detachments

and/or

Review "wreckin' bar // Ra Ra Ra" by The Vaccines

[chexmix185]

mines by menomena

[chexmix185]

mines by menomena

[Geckojules]

If you could review one of the Weezer tracks Mr. Rivers Cuomo leaked within the last week (ie Getting up & Leaving, Tragic Girl, Blowin' My Stack, etc.) I would be most appreciative.

Pinkerton Deluxe & Death to False Metal both come out next week and I'd like to hear your opinion on the matter since I'm so excited about it.

[ireeksofakia]

about a year ago diamond rings played at my loft party here in toronto, we were all on mushrooms and sprawled across the floor...i think he was bummed that we all weren't dancin but we were really high...nice to see him get all this buzz!

[YoureWrongImRight]

Hmm ... I dunno about this, Anthony. Maybe if I watch a video I'll get hooked.

[theneedledrop]

@YoureWrongImRight Mebeh.

[Crow667]

Please review Dir En Grey's UROBOROS.

[BadButNotSad]

Somehow this sounds good...

[BadButNotSad]

.....

[nicellisbrown]

REQUEST: Das Racist - Sit Down, Man

and

Die Antwoord

[bingothedog93]

@nicellisbrown

Do want.

[sofakartafla]

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[theneedledrop]

@sofakartafla ..............................­..