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The Album Years

#3 (1992) Roger Waters, XTC, Nine Inch Nails & more

May 29, 2020
Roger Waters, XTC, and Nine Inch Nails discuss the lack of albums they unconditionally love from 1992. They explore the influence of CDs on album length and compare underrated vs incredible discoveries. They also examine the influence of David Bowie's 'Tin Machine', Moemus' singer-songwriter style, and the authenticity of XTC. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the evolution of artists and albums from the 80s to the 90s.
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Quick takeaways

  • The album Down Colorful Hill by Red House Painters captures a fresh and open singer-songwriter voice that resonates with listeners, showcasing vulnerability and melancholic melodies.
  • The emergence of industrial hip hop in 1992 with albums like Consolidated's Unplayable Music and Meat Beat Manifesto's Satyricon blended hip hop, industrial, and electronic elements, pointing towards the future of music.

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Red House Painters - Down Colorful Hill

The album Down Colorful Hill by Red House Painters is a standout from 1992. It captures a fresh and open singer-songwriter voice that resonates with listeners. The album's vulnerability and melancholic melodies make it a standout in the year's music offerings.

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