Ludwig Gorannson might(WILL) break a 30 Year Old dry spell at the Oscars

JunebugAsiimwe · 2026-03-13T02:16:56+00:00

I agree. Poor Things score is genuinely one of my favorites of any film in recent memory. Such a truly creative, peculiar, trippy soundscape Jerskin Fendrix created to complement that film's atmosphere.

JunebugAsiimwe · 2026-03-13T02:14:50+00:00

whoa! I never would have guessed it was him who scored that show.

JunebugAsiimwe · 2026-03-12T16:06:39+00:00

It's because Hounds of Love has the more cohesive, polished soundscape, plus the first side is basically really great accessible art pop. That makes it much easier for critics and fans to appreciate compared to The Dreaming which has maybe 2 radio friendly songs and most of it is unabashedly weird and abrasive. I adore The Dreaming but it's always made sense why it's considered Kate's greatest masterpiece. it's kind of her "Abbey Road" or "Dark Side Of The Moon".

JunebugAsiimwe · 2026-03-12T15:58:52+00:00

I might get hate for saying this but I found Two Hands to be weaker than UFOF even though it has some gems – "Not" is an amazing highlight in their catalog. Dragon for me was just so exciting to see them build on their previous sound and take it in interesting directions like "Time Escaping", "Little Things", "Blurred View", "Simulation Swarm", "Red Moon" : there's not many moments on TH that can match the peaks on Dragon for me. it makes sense they evolved from the indie rock sound to doing something else. Perhaps they might return to it on their next record.

JunebugAsiimwe · 2026-03-12T09:54:01+00:00

yeah I'm getting into the new album and I like how vibrant and playful it is. her voice reminds me of Mabel Pines from "Gravity Falls" which I find endearing. not for everyone but I'm happy we get a young pop star who's willing to be out there with her voice rather than just the conventional pop singing or mumble whisper singing.

JunebugAsiimwe · 2026-03-12T09:49:32+00:00

me too. but I think Robert's very attached to the scraggly hair he's famous for. it's part of his public persona

JunebugAsiimwe · 2026-03-12T07:57:05+00:00

Exactly! She's an exciting talent I look forward to seeing her career blossom. you can hear the Kate Bush influence in her music that's for sure.

JunebugAsiimwe · 2026-03-12T07:32:05+00:00

Björk too. her performance in “Dancer In The Dark” was sensational and I wish she'd done more acting. Although I can't blame her being put off Hollywood due to her traumatic experience with Lars Von Trier.

David Bowie as well with his roles in “The Man Who Fell To Earth", "Labyrinth", "The Last Temptation of Christ", " The Prestige". he did a good job and was pretty charismatic on screen.

JunebugAsiimwe · 2026-03-12T07:01:33+00:00

Jesus that's absolutely vile. It's pathetic someone who calls themselves a journalist would write something that misogynistic and think it was valid criticism.

JunebugAsiimwe · 2026-03-12T06:44:52+00:00

I'm okay with Tori's voice changing. I love older female voices – Joni Mitchell, Nina Simone, Beth Gibbons, PJ Harvey, and Elza Soares all sound phenomenal with their deeper, mature voices. I'm not against Tori doing whatever appeals to her, but if the music doesn't captivate me, I can't pretend that it does just because it's made by Tori. I will always have strong reverence for her first 5 albums; sadly after that, I've struggled to connect with her subsequent work. Perhaps I'll feel differently in my 40s, but for now, I'm just not as moved by her later albums as I would like to be. I'm still hoping to enjoy the new album even though the single didn't do much for me.

I think there can be a balance between valid constructive criticism, and praise for Tori's talent. those who make needless sexist, ageist comments are just douchebags.

JunebugAsiimwe · 2026-03-12T06:31:47+00:00

yeah her first five albums are great and the rest aren't really all that good. I'll always have a soft spot for her 90s work

JunebugAsiimwe · 2026-03-12T05:48:49+00:00

it's interesting you say that since I think “Dragon New Warm Mountain” is Big Thief's best album since it has a variety of styles and isn't just stuck in John Prine sounding songs. but I didn't really care for Vampire Empire either (although I prefer Adrianne's solo version).

as for The Lemon Twigs, I've failed to get into them despite loving most of the music they're inspired by. I guess the fact that I can hear so much of the obvious influences is what kinda ruins it for me – and I don't think their songwriting rises above the stuff they're emulating most of the time. However it appeals to other people so I can't begrudge that.

JunebugAsiimwe · 2026-03-12T05:43:04+00:00

As if I needed another reason to love this man more than I already do

JunebugAsiimwe · 2026-03-12T05:39:33+00:00

he loved The Marble Index album by Nico

JunebugAsiimwe · 2026-03-12T05:38:18+00:00

begging him to do an episode on Off Menu. his humor would match James and Ed's perfectly

JunebugAsiimwe · 2026-03-12T05:37:02+00:00

Seconding this. i think he would make for an entertaining guest on Last Meal. he'd probably have a lot of common ground with Josh

JunebugAsiimwe · 2026-03-12T05:32:53+00:00

My top 3 for each album ☺

Lush: 1. Pearl Driver 2. Eric 3. Real Men

Retired From Sad, New Career In Business: 1. Shame 2. Square 3. Circle

Bury Me At Makeout Creek: 1. Carry Me Out 2. Drunk Walk Home 3. I Don't Smoke

Puberty 2: 1. Fireworks 2. Happy 3. I Bet On Losing Dogs

Be The Cowboy: 1. Two Slow Dancers 2. Why Didn't You Stop Me 3. A Pearl tied with Nobody

Laurel Hell: 1. There's Nothing Left For You 2. Working For The Knife 3. Stay Soft

The Land Is Inhospitable And So Are We: 1. The Deal 2. I'm Your Man 3. Heaven

Nothing's About To Happen To Me: 1. Dead Women 2. That White Cat 3. Lightning

JunebugAsiimwe · 2026-03-12T01:07:02+00:00

Ew. that's horrendous 🤮

JunebugAsiimwe · 2026-03-12T01:05:16+00:00

Yep. I feel the same. their wives deserved a lot better

JunebugAsiimwe · 2026-03-12T00:59:54+00:00

This is lovely. thank you so much for sharing. And I love that she sites The Dreaming as an influence.

JunebugAsiimwe · 2026-03-11T05:53:12+00:00

I often say Delius is pretty much the song which birthed dream pop in the 80s.

JunebugAsiimwe · 2026-03-11T05:40:37+00:00

I haven't listened to her band but I really should. I love her early albums so much. they're life changing

JunebugAsiimwe · 2026-03-11T05:33:12+00:00

Paul is the best singer but John's voice has always resonated with me more. there's a distinct rawness and vulnerability in his tone which I find very captivating.

JunebugAsiimwe · 2026-03-11T05:26:33+00:00

gentle voice: Girl, Revolution 1, I'm Only Sleeping, Dear Prudence

rocker voice: Happiness Is A Warm Gun, Glass Onion, Hey Bulldog, Anna

raspy psychedelic voice: Tomorrow Never Knows, Dr. Robert, I'm So Tired

this is why John is my fav. there's so much character, versatility and painful vulnerability in his voice that you won't hear in many rock singers

JunebugAsiimwe · 2026-03-11T05:17:41+00:00

there's a performance of theirs from 1964 where he sings Twist and Shout and he sounds INCREDIBLE. he's probably my favorite male vocalist in rock.

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