Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats - Blood Lust (One of the best rock albums this year)

Last year i recommended the Ghost as the rock/metal album for people who don't always listen to metal and this year I am recommending

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h279/juicyfrt/cover.jpg

A psychedelic spacey doom album. Posters on forever doomed and last.fm and other sites are going apeshit for it. Originally out on cdr but now out on vinyl on Rise Above (sold out, and i didnt get a copy myself grrr)

But if you see a copy anywhere snag it. (fuck rise above for only doing 350 copies and making it instant collectable bullshit)

Played most of the album in the outloud.fm room and its went down very well even amongst those who dont normally care for rock/metal.

Anyway it's one of the albums of the year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ7UpD4AquU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjO5PuXJO48

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWyj03OSvek

:D

Holy schmokes this is great stuff! Thanks uncle Ratfucker!

And a friend of mine turned me onto Ghost a couple weeks back. I don't know that I'd always listen to their albums beginning to end, but their live shows look incredible.

Glad you like it!

Oh man, this is so awesome. Anywhere to still find it? Even eBay turns up nothing. Ugh, collector scum shit.

cdr only oop. vinyl sold out on rise above before i could buy it as its 350 copies only

Some people on another messageboard were talking about this & I just failed to get in on the 1st pressing of the CDr, but was lucky enough to get in on the 2nd. Great stuff. Was happy to hear there was going to be vinyl, & then dismayed to see it was going to be Rise Above - cue stupid prices & size of pressing. Think I heard their 1st record is going to get reissued on vinyl too (although that could've been someone mistaking it for this one), please Satan don't make it RA again.

These samples sound great, going to have to try and track down the full album. I'm not sure how much say these guys had in how their stuff gets issued, but shit like what Rise Above does pisses me off to no end. I have no problem with limited edition collectible vinyl for the fetishists and collectors, but how about issuing a standard release to get your music heard? I mean, seems in situations like this that either the bands don't have any say, or they don't care about their music not being widely available, or they are happy to have people pirating their shit.

the album is easily found on blogs linking to file upload services. It's really good, and I would have happily paid for a CD/ legit download if I had had the option.

the album is easily found on blogs linking to file upload services.

Yeah, thats how I'm getting this one. I'm just saying, you'd think a band would want the wider exposure and also the $$ from a legit release. I don't get the limited vinyl ONLY thing. Like, makes so much more sense to do both.

oh totally. maybe trying to create a kvlt thing, but then if it's all over torrents anyway what's the point?

Yeah, I downloaded this pretty easily, but I'd much rather have shelled out $30 for a vinyl version, especially given that awesome cover art. Kinda weird when you WANT to give your money to a band / label, and they sorta make it impossible. Guess someone in the organization has a Swiss bank account somewhere.

Rise Above better do another repress. I dont want to shell out on a cdr no matter how awesome the package is, its still a cdr!

This album rocks btw

wish they were playing here TONIGHT

Blood Lust - http://www.ebay.com/itm/320761519312?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Vol 1 http://www.ebay.com/itm/320761524571?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&autorefresh=true

Wow, this really is great.

did you check those ebay prices for both albums?

Seriously, who in god's name is the dude who can simultaneously afford to spend $400 on a CD-R while also being into these guys?!?!

insanity. no longer even interested beyond my download. total baseball card bullshit. lame.

well, like Mammy says, "wantin' ain't gettin'", no way anybody's going to buy those

uh those aren't buy it nows if that's what yr saying

Someone DID buy them! Two CD-Rs totalling over $700.

oh shit, I thought that was what they were asking- somebody actually bought them? That's fucked up

I mean the chances of either of those increasing in value from that price is effectively zero so you can only assume that someone was actually that desperate to own those CDRs

or they're shill bids for the basic purpose of getting people to post incredulous messages on the internet

good stuff, thanks

brilliant stuff.

"Kinda weird when you WANT to give your money to a band / label, and they sorta make it impossible."

this is what makes me avoid getting too into cool metal/hardcore. I have some broke ass friends in thrall to labels who do this.

Listening for the third time. Why does this record have to rule so hard? I was hoping I'd draw the conclusion that it was one-note and sorta not worth keeping on the want list in light of the collector scum bullshit, but dammit, "Ritual Knife" came on and I was all "fuck."

somebody actually bought them? That's fucked up

Exactly. The people purchasing these things are the real problem, imho, because it only encourages labels (and bands) to pull this shit again in the future.

Why does this record have to rule so hard?

OTM.

I have no idea why but I love it.

afaik its getting a 3rd cdr press

Kerr <3

and id hope the vinyl will get a repress. surely rip-off above will want to make some money

Ok. Why the fuck is this album so fucking hot?

rules

Is this still un-purchase-able?

aye but im pretty sure a 3rd press of cdr is on the way but no doubt that will sell out in an hour.

Ugh. Really annoyed with this forced obscurist shit. Want to support these guys.

why? they obviously don't need ppl's charity, this is p much literally the clearest case of illegal downloading being 'acceptable' I've ever seen

What do you mean by "charity"? Why is it wrong for me to want to legitimately pay for an album that I really enjoy and play the hell out of? Even if these guys do tour to my area, having a newborn at home means I won't be going to the show anytime soon, so this is a good way to throw some support at them. Yes, I've acquired the album for now, but I'd love to pay for a "real" physical version.

it's obviously not 'wrong' but they clearly don't give a shit whether you have a reasonable chance to buy one of their albums or not, so I'd just be inclined to say fuck 'em and burn off a CDR

This is the least satanic horror bloodsludge metal thing ever said, but the downloads I've heard weren't encoded at a very good bitrate.
Also, what jon said.

zoinks!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Uncle-Acid-Deadbeats-UTRA-DIE-HARD-LP-7inch-/380375234438?pt=UK_Records&hash=item5890217786

wow £500

Who the hell is BUYING this shit for almost EIGHT HUNDRED FUCKING DOLLARS??!

rich musicians probably

the 1%

those damn americans with their bibles, guns and uncle acid & the deadbeats lps

Two SF shows this time (Slim's was sold out quick for single show last September).

but is it uncle acid or uncle acid and the deadbeats

COULD IT BE THAT I'M EVIL

damn amazon didnt deliver it today. Anybody heart it yet?

but is it uncle acid or uncle acid and the deadbeats

This is actually a thing. The local publicity for their show in my town next month started out by saying the full name but then changed to the short version for some reason.

mind control pt 2

Blood Lust Pt 3. Feeling some diminishing returns here.

uncle acid and the deadbeats is such a better name

I'm liking it a lot so far. first song has great harmonies

Amazon's probably mad that they lost the weekend cushion for new releases once they were all moved to Fridays.

love the riff on the second track

This is actually a thing. The local publicity for their show in my town next month started out by saying the full name but then changed to the short version for some reason.

― anthony braxton diamond geezer (anagram), Friday, September 4, 2015 10:59 AM (2 days ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

The Deadbeats are based in New Paltz, NY, and have been one of the hardest working bands in the NorthEast
since their inception in 1993. Their Grateful Dead/Phish inspired shows are a celebration of improvisational,
jamming rock & roll and they can be found on the road, performing consistently 5-6 nights a week up and down
the East Coast. As a result, they have amassed a large - and loyal following of fans who appreciate the open
ended, participatory nature of their performances. Working without a net, their set lists, arrangements, and
jams are all left open to the inspiration of the particular moment, drawing in the crowd as active participants in
the creative process rather than just spectators. It is a unique experience and it has been this commitment to
these musical and philosophical ideals that has set The Deadbeats apart. And now with the release of their
first cd of original material, The Deadbeats continue to develope their own style and identity. Their songs have
been reviewed as some of the strongest to emerge from the ãjam bandä community and have received radio
airplay all over the country, as well as on the web. Along with a virtually inexhaustible repertoire of cover
tunes, The Deadbeats are actually able to please most of the people most of the time. Their mailing list now
numbers close to 10,000 fans and a very close relationship is maintained with mailings, a hotline #, and web
page, all of which can be accessed as follows: -

http://www.deadbeats.com/wdenises.jpg

I presume that has something to do with it. I dunno. Probably a FEW other bands named Deadbeats.

"Waiting for Blood" sounds great to me, excellent riffage and soloing.

In my review I said it's most similar to Vol 1, which I like better than Mind Control for sure. They really need to reissue that.

i cooled a lot on this band after hearing mind control. such a shame. a very tepid album. blood lust is their best by far, but not heard this new one yet.

I like Mind Control more than Blood Lust or this new one. I kind of want to hear them turn into a doom metal ELO.

like dog latin I too have cooled a lot re this band, so have held off buying the new one.
I will try bloody lust/mind control again over the weekend to see if I feel the need again.
the problem is, that my sonic needs are very different at the moment.
that said, maybe I should just buy this for when the mood changes

question : does anyone else buy stuff that they know they wont totally appreciate at the time of release, but realise at some point they probably will, or, is that just me ?

(thread idea - perhaps ?)

Not a bad thread idea. I do that all the time, especially if an album's $1 or something.

(What are your sonic needs at the moment? I don't want to derail or anything, just curious.)

it depends on the time of day for him in a couple of hours it will be ELO then Tangerine Dream

(What are your sonic needs at the moment? I don't want to derail or anything, just curious.)
― We Boo... The Cross (GOTT PUNCH II HAWKWINDZ), Thursday, 10 September 2015 19:02 (2 hours ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
it depends on the time of day for him in a couple of hours it will be ELO then Tangerine Dream
― Cosmic Slop, Thursday, 10 September 2015 20:34 (45 minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

the loveable cosmic sloppy f*cker is correct.

that said, I am in a KOMPAKT/On-U mood at the moment and have been for a few weeks, hence why ghost/uncle acid are not hitting the playlist.

that said, after some pressure from the loveable sloppy cosmic f*cker, I have hit the 'buy now' button and so have no option now but to succumb ..

this album is a bit of a grower innit? Not instant like Blood Lust , a better Mind Control I think

https://i.imgur.com/JpCq35y.jpg

loving the menace.

Yay, Vol 1 finally reissued! Still lo-fi, but the remaster sounds just fine to my ears, no worse than Blood Lust!

So, what were the equivalent picks of subsequent years in the spirit of this thread? Perhaps:

2012
Goat - World Music: A mix of Afrobeat, psych and Kosmische/space rock via Sweden that sounded fresh at the time and had people transfixed with their masked mysteriousness.
Troubled Horse - Step Inside: Not a popular pick, but nearly everyone I turned on to this loved it. Another Swedish band with members crossing over from Witchcraft/Graveyard, but with a little country twang in there too.

2013
Savages - Silence Yourself: Does this UK post-punk band count? I dunno, but it jumps out as the new thing that people dug. I haven't listened to it in a while but the songs held up live.
Hidden Masters – Of This & Other Worlds: I am obsessed with this band beyond reason. Not everyone seems to get it, but man, if XTC's Dukes of Stratosphear project were as nimble as Cream plus some on-the-dime time changes worthy of King Crimson? Worship worthy, but unfortunately they broke up soon after.

2014
Pallbearer – Foundations Of Burden: I can't really think of one that was as widely liked as the previous years, but people not normally into doom seemed to get into Pallbearer.
Truckfighters – Universe: Swedish road warriors are known to cross the North American continent as much as twice a year when many European bands have never set foot here. It's starting to pay off as their shows gradually get more and more fans coming via word of mouth, and their solid recordings documenting their fuzzy evolution.

2015
Elder – Lore: Seemed to win over a lot of new fans to the doom side. Technically their mix of heavy stoner psych and prog has very little elements of doom left, but people seem to like that term. And sludge, neither of which fit Elder, but babysteps.
Magic Circle – Journey Blind: I thought this would have been huge but it was kind of ignored. Glorious, beautiful rock 'n' doom. A perfect album. I was at Three Floyds brewery last year and was excited to hear them play the entire first album in the restaurant. I don't think anyone other than the staff knew what it was, but I saw some head noddin'.

2016
Khemmis – Hunted: Got the attention I thought labelmates Magic Circle should have gotten. A great progression from their debut just a year before, they deserve the attention.
Syd Arthur – Apricity: While their second album, Sound Mirror (2014) drew some attention, I thought this album, which was even more accessible, a gorgeously produced mix of Canterbury prog and psych with some beautiful tunes, would be much bigger.

2011
Graveyard - Hisingen Blues: I didn't see a ton of hype online, but their shows were always at capacity, so word of mouth was working.

2010
Tame Impala - Innerspeaker. Even more impressive than Ghost's and Uncle Acid's cult ascension was Tame Impala. I don't think there was any big business push, it was pretty organic -- I saw them go from a 400 capacity club that year to headlining huge festivals the next.

It would be really awful if you were able to put together a playlist of some of this stuff :) It was my bread and butter for a while there (Trouble, Obsessed, St. Vitus) but sort of fallen away from - would love a primer, if such a thing were possible.

savages don't really fit in with the others imo

I have a couple playlists I made a few years back:

21st Century Doom
https://open.spotify.com/user/1212496385/playlist/0DJlyMgARb9BDMQ5XQjx8W

Best of '10s
https://open.spotify.com/user/1212496385/playlist/2dW3Y0UWLWc6PXuzPtx5Hc

Other options for bubbling under cult fave rock/metal release from 2013: SubRosa, Avatarium, Fuzz, Windhand, Anciients, Blood Ceremony, Purson, Chris Forsyth, Jex Thoth, Goatess. I also very much liked Spirits of the Dead and Wolf People, but their type of nocturnal psych prog doesn't seem to have wide appeal.

http://loudwire.com/uncle-acid-and-the-deadbeats-new-song-stranger-tonight/

new song. new album.

less metal more psych+glam rock. yessss.

New album's good. More rock and less doom suits this band very nicely.

another tune from the new album.i like it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz9aqHp6mXQ&feature=youtu.be

liking the new one a lot

I think this new one is my favorite by them. Fantastic cover art too!

I think it's their best since Blood Lust & Vol 1 for sure.

I heard the band line up changed massively.
THought i was hearing a lotof glam in the sound early on so more of that would be welcome. Or is that a return to the earlier sound after them having become more metally, think I've not heard a couple.

it's pretty solid

I've been getting more mileage out of this one than...maybe any of their other albums, actually

It took a while, but side two has grown on me in an enormous way. What a terrific album.

The new one is such a curveball, but is also fantastic.

Yes, I was surprised how much I enjoyed it!

The live show for the new one is outstanding, touring the US next month which is your only chance to see it now the European dates are gone. Don't miss it if it's anywhere close.

45 minutes of grindhouse and giallo trailers interspersed with drive-thru ads then a playthrough of the album. Band bolstered by a synth and a sax player.

Thanks! Been curious to hear how it came across live, I've got tickets for next week.

Do they soundtrack the trailers too?

No, they're just in their drive-in quality glory. There's 2 inserted adverts for the show you're about to see, using a variety of press quotes including the dreadful one from Classic Rock.

Featured a trailer for Case of the Scorpion's Tail that I hadn't seen before, which was completely homaged by one of the film sequences during the show.

Cool, thanks, was just curious about the overall structure of the show. Looking forward to it!

Due to three overlapping and out of my control events last night, I had to miss this and I am absolutely furious.

I saw the Montréal show a few days ago, and it blew me away. Shattered expectations, a clinic in multimedia conceptual progressive rock. The expanded band was outstanding, brought a ton of power and nuance to the album's tracks. I hadn't seen Uncle Acid in 12 years, and wow have they become a terrific live band. Great merch, too, I love how translated librettos are available.

DO NOT miss this tour!

Salt in the wound dude, salt in the wound! I'm glad it was good though!

I missed it in Chicago too - there's a well-recorded January 27th performance from Muziekgebouw, Kleine Zaal, Eindhoven, Netherlands on d1mead0zen now - probably the same set list and sounds great.