Purely psychosomatic
June 8, 2008 2:09 PM
I fell in love with "Frontier Psychiatrist" by The Avalanches all over again this week. Can you recommend similar songs or artists, particularly with that amusing juxtaposition of voice samples as part of the track?
There's a youtube video to that song available here.
There's a youtube video to that song available here.
I would recommend nearly anything on Kid Koala's "Carpal Tunnel Syndrome" particularly "Barhopper 2."
posted by Overzealous at 2:31 PM on June 8, 2008
posted by Overzealous at 2:31 PM on June 8, 2008
Yeah, Kid Koala's a great suggestion. Also, while it's not quite as sampletastic and a tiny bit more IDM-y, that Avalanches album always reminds me of the album Musipal by Wagon Christ (aka Luke Vibert). Here's the first track.
Fun little record.
posted by 2or3whiskeysodas at 2:53 PM on June 8, 2008
Fun little record.
posted by 2or3whiskeysodas at 2:53 PM on June 8, 2008
If you are loving the Avalanches, you will probably dig some People Like Us stuff. She has lots of stuff to download and an always interesting WFMU show/podcast.
posted by spartacusroosevelt at 3:00 PM on June 8, 2008
posted by spartacusroosevelt at 3:00 PM on June 8, 2008
Damn, everyone has beat me to the artists I was going to recommend... but Kid Koala is a must.
posted by phrontist at 3:30 PM on June 8, 2008
posted by phrontist at 3:30 PM on June 8, 2008
PLU also did another podcast over at WFMU called Codpaste (together with Ergo Phizmiz), also well worth listening to.
posted by bjrn at 3:30 PM on June 8, 2008
posted by bjrn at 3:30 PM on June 8, 2008
(also, don't miss Jurassic 5's Swing Set! yeaaaaah, we'll still be hot!)
posted by phrontist at 4:11 PM on June 8, 2008
posted by phrontist at 4:11 PM on June 8, 2008
It's worth pointing out that the DJ's in J5 that actually do these tracks were Cut Chemist and Nu Mark. Their solo material should be right up your alley. In the same vein, DJ shadow has a few vocal sample heavy tracks and is often mentioned in the same breath. The Number Song comes to mind.
posted by phrontist at 4:14 PM on June 8, 2008
posted by phrontist at 4:14 PM on June 8, 2008
Most of these have been said, but to second and add on --
Kid Koala
Cut Chemist
DJ Shadow
(Or the two of them together)
Handsome Boy Modeling School
Maybe Wu Tang Clan
(I also think of Dr. Octagon, but those vocals are mostly not samples.)
posted by salvia at 4:59 PM on June 8, 2008
Kid Koala
Cut Chemist
DJ Shadow
(Or the two of them together)
Handsome Boy Modeling School
Maybe Wu Tang Clan
(I also think of Dr. Octagon, but those vocals are mostly not samples.)
posted by salvia at 4:59 PM on June 8, 2008
Not particularly funny, but William S. Burroughs and the Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy collaborated on "Spare Ass Annie" and it is awesome.
Plus -- on the opposite end -- check out some Wayne & Shuster! They're a classic comedy duo, smarter by half than almost anyone else of their generation.
posted by Shepherd at 5:59 PM on June 8, 2008
Plus -- on the opposite end -- check out some Wayne & Shuster! They're a classic comedy duo, smarter by half than almost anyone else of their generation.
posted by Shepherd at 5:59 PM on June 8, 2008
Some of Madlib's stuff - especially his Quasimoto albums.
posted by cinemafiend at 6:23 PM on June 8, 2008
posted by cinemafiend at 6:23 PM on June 8, 2008
2nding aeighty's recommendation, Lemon Jelly. That track reminds me of their debut album, LemonJelly.ky.
posted by nobodyyouknow at 10:10 PM on June 8, 2008
posted by nobodyyouknow at 10:10 PM on June 8, 2008
It's Good But It's Not Right by Audiowhore sounds up your street. Possibly funnier if you're familiar with the UK game show Catchphrase but amusing nonetheless.
posted by terrynutkins at 2:24 AM on June 9, 2008
posted by terrynutkins at 2:24 AM on June 9, 2008
Wow, I cannot believe I, of all MeFites*, didn't think to recommend The Books. HUGELY thirding them. The Lemon of Pink is in my top 5 albums of all time.
*my username is taken from a sample used by them.
posted by 2or3whiskeysodas at 11:07 AM on June 9, 2008
*my username is taken from a sample used by them.
posted by 2or3whiskeysodas at 11:07 AM on June 9, 2008
You guys are brilliant. Thank you! Tons of material for me to explore.
posted by Bakuun at 5:10 PM on June 14, 2008
posted by Bakuun at 5:10 PM on June 14, 2008
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posted by Aznable at 2:23 PM on June 8, 2008