Fun With Self-Pity
| Fun With Self-Pity | |
| Created by: | coreysprague |
| Tracks: | 11 |
| Length: | 00:57:44 |
| Keywords |
1. whining 2. lonely 3. depressing |
| Created on | 5/14/06 9:56pm |
| Level | 6 |
| Points | 2999 |
| Total visitors | 250 |
| Unique visitors | 94 |
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Since I fulfilled my metal fix with my first mix, I thought I would throw this one out there.
If I'm in a crappy mood, there isn't anything more cathartic than listening to people who are in more foul moods than me. For some people, listening to depressing music just puts them in a bad mood...for me, it makes the grasses greener and world a better place...a better place full of unhappy, miserable people. It's awesome.
If I'm in a crappy mood, there isn't anything more cathartic than listening to people who are in more foul moods than me. For some people, listening to depressing music just puts them in a bad mood...for me, it makes the grasses greener and world a better place...a better place full of unhappy, miserable people. It's awesome.
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| 1 | A Perfect Circle : 3 Libras |
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Maynard's vocals on this track are amazing...the variation in dynamics, notes and emotion is awe-inspiring. As much as I might get flamed for this, this song is a perfect example of why I like APC way more than Tool.
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Track 1 from Mer De Noms
Length: 00:03:41 Year: 2003 |
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Maynard's vocals on this track are amazing...the variation in dynamics, notes and emotion is awe-inspiring. As much as I might get flamed for this, this song is a perfect example of why I like APC way more than Tool. SHOW LESS
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| 2 | Sole : Home |
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Written as a self-deprecating piece about regretting his move to San Francisco to pursue his music career, Sole indulges in self-whining and misery to the maximum extent. This guy is a pro at it, I've never heard someone give themselves so many backhanded compliments or downright make fun of themselves as much as this guy.
So, if I'm going to wallow in my own whining, I might as well do it listening to someone so brutally honest you almost feel bad for the guy. SHOW MORE
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Track 2 from Bottle of Humans
Length: 00:03:41 Year: 1999 |
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Written as a self-deprecating piece about regretting his move to San Francisco to pursue his music career, Sole indulges in self-whining and misery to the maximum extent. This guy is a pro at it, I've never heard someone give themselves so many backhanded compliments or downright make fun of themselves as much as this guy. So, if I'm going to wallow in my own whining, I might as well do it listening to someone so brutally honest you almost feel bad for the guy. SHOW LESS
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| 3 | Johnny Cash : Hurt |
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Being a NIN fan since the ripe age of 11, I never thought I would hear anyone sound more depressed than Reznor on "The Downward Spiral"'s Hurt, that is until I heard it by Cash. It brought a whole new meaning to the song for me, and it is simply put: amazing.
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Track 3 from American IV: The Man Comes Around
Length: 00:03:40 Year: 2002 |
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Being a NIN fan since the ripe age of 11, I never thought I would hear anyone sound more depressed than Reznor on "The Downward Spiral"'s Hurt, that is until I heard it by Cash. It brought a whole new meaning to the song for me, and it is simply put: amazing. SHOW LESS
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| 4 | Gardenian : Funeral |
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I got this album in Spring of 2001, a few months before my brother passed away. Although there is nothing spectacular about the album, it is pretty solid Swedish Death Metal. Anyway, this song always connected with me. It is probably one of the only Death Metal Ballads you'll ever hear. Despite any cheese present, the acoustic guitar playing is wonderful, and Jim Kjell's vocals are strikingly honest and hard-hitting (it's a shame he quit doing music after this album...it's rare that a death metal vocalist "makes" the band).
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Track 4 from Sindustries
Length: 00:06:19 Year: 2000 |
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I got this album in Spring of 2001, a few months before my brother passed away. Although there is nothing spectacular about the album, it is pretty solid Swedish Death Metal. Anyway, this song always connected with me. It is probably one of the only Death Metal Ballads you'll ever hear. Despite any cheese present, the acoustic guitar playing is wonderful, and Jim Kjell's vocals are strikingly honest and hard-hitting (it's a shame he quit doing music after this album...it's rare that a death metal vocalist "makes" the band). SHOW LESS
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| 5 | The Police : Every Breath You Take |
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This song is a tough one for me, because I've always thought it was an amazing song...until it was nearly ruined by Puffy P.Diddy Puff Dad whatever the hell he goes by these days...the "artist" formerly known as crap. Anyway, I still can't really listen to it much anymore because of that travesty, but I shouldn't give Puffy the satisfaction of ruining an otherwise good song by an amazing band.
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Track 5 from Synchronicity
Length: 00:07:17 Year: 1983 |
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This song is a tough one for me, because I've always thought it was an amazing song...until it was nearly ruined by Puffy P.Diddy Puff Dad whatever the hell he goes by these days...the "artist" formerly known as crap. Anyway, I still can't really listen to it much anymore because of that travesty, but I shouldn't give Puffy the satisfaction of ruining an otherwise good song by an amazing band. SHOW LESS
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| 6 | Nine Inch Nails : Something I Can Never Have |
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Nine Inch Nails was the first band I ever really listened to. I can still remember picking up 'The Downward Spiral' in 5th grade and hiding it from my parents for fear of having it taken away.
Anyway, even though I was pint-sized and didn't have the slightest clue about what most of the songs meant, I ate up all the NIN I could. This song is the ultimate in 'downer songs', both lyrically and musically. The sparse piano combined with Reznor's pain-filled vocals...well, listening can remind you that no matter how bad your life is...it most certainly can't be as bad as his. SHOW MORE
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Track 6 from Pretty Hate Machine
Length: 00:05:54 Year: 1989 |
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Nine Inch Nails was the first band I ever really listened to. I can still remember picking up 'The Downward Spiral' in 5th grade and hiding it from my parents for fear of having it taken away. Anyway, even though I was pint-sized and didn't have the slightest clue about what most of the songs meant, I ate up all the NIN I could. This song is the ultimate in 'downer songs', both lyrically and musically. The sparse piano combined with Reznor's pain-filled vocals...well, listening can remind you that no matter how bad your life is...it most certainly can't be as bad as his. SHOW LESS
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| 7 | Sage Francis : Runaways |
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So, having a happy, normal childhood...I really don't identify with the song's message at all. However, that guitar melody mixed with Joey's Beats (hah, get it?) sucks me right in all the way to the end.
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Track 7 from Personal Journals
Length: 00:06:07 Year: 2002 |
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So, having a happy, normal childhood...I really don't identify with the song's message at all. However, that guitar melody mixed with Joey's Beats (hah, get it?) sucks me right in all the way to the end. SHOW LESS
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| 8 | Death : Voice of the Soul |
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Ignore the fact that Death is one of the forefathers of American Death Metal. This instrumental track taken from the band's last album (a few years before frontman/songwriter/lead guitarist Chuck Shuldiner's death) is an amazing piece of music. Comprised primarily of acoustic guitar and harsh guitar leads. This song is undeniably emotional. The guitar melodies are raw and piercing; for me they reflect some intangible vulnerability coming through the music (probably due to my dream of being able to play amazing butt-rock guitar solos).
Anyway, I'm sure that for 99% of you, Death's music would be too abrasive and harsh...but you should still check out this song. SHOW MORE
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Track 8 from The Sound of Perseverance
Length: 00:03:42 Year: 1998 |
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Ignore the fact that Death is one of the forefathers of American Death Metal. This instrumental track taken from the band's last album (a few years before frontman/songwriter/lead guitarist Chuck Shuldiner's death) is an amazing piece of music. Comprised primarily of acoustic guitar and harsh guitar leads. This song is undeniably emotional. The guitar melodies are raw and piercing; for me they reflect some intangible vulnerability coming through the music (probably due to my dream of being able to play amazing butt-rock guitar solos). Anyway, I'm sure that for 99% of you, Death's music would be too abrasive and harsh...but you should still check out this song. SHOW LESS
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| 9 | Porcupine Tree : Heartattack In A Layby |
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Steven Wilson's songwriting for me treads the thin line between genuine and contrived. I'm sure this is probably due to the inordinate amount of pretense surrounding the music. Anyway, every once in awhile, he manages to write a song that really connects with me.
The mood and feel is almost a burden to listen to with sadness so tangible you just wanna fly to the UK and give the guy a hug. If I had a list of the top 10 breakup songs, this one would be near the top. SHOW MORE
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Track 9 from In Absentia
Length: 00:04:15 Year: 2002 |
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Steven Wilson's songwriting for me treads the thin line between genuine and contrived. I'm sure this is probably due to the inordinate amount of pretense surrounding the music. Anyway, every once in awhile, he manages to write a song that really connects with me. The mood and feel is almost a burden to listen to with sadness so tangible you just wanna fly to the UK and give the guy a hug. If I had a list of the top 10 breakup songs, this one would be near the top. SHOW LESS
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| 10 | Pantera : Floods |
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Not a big Pantera fan for the most part (used to be way back in high school). To save the long-winded explanation, the song as a whole is pretty good, for once, Phil Anselmo doesn't sound like a giant tool. However, the entire reason this song is on here is for Dimebag's guitar playing in the last 45 seconds.
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Track 10 from The Great Southern Trendkill
Length: 00:06:59 Year: 1996 |
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Not a big Pantera fan for the most part (used to be way back in high school). To save the long-winded explanation, the song as a whole is pretty good, for once, Phil Anselmo doesn't sound like a giant tool. However, the entire reason this song is on here is for Dimebag's guitar playing in the last 45 seconds. SHOW LESS
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| 11 | Neurosis : I Can See You |
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Neurosis have an uncanny ability to convey strong emotion through discordant music. Although they have mellowed over the years and dare I say it, become more melodic...they are still perfectly fine singing off-key and gravelly, passed the point of 'bad singing' to being just plain brilliant singing.
Although the song deals primarily with spiritual and religious undertones, it is powerful enough to be worthy of my listening whenever I'm feeling down. SHOW MORE
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Track 11 from The Eye of Every Storm
Length: 00:06:09 Year: 2004 |
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Neurosis have an uncanny ability to convey strong emotion through discordant music. Although they have mellowed over the years and dare I say it, become more melodic...they are still perfectly fine singing off-key and gravelly, passed the point of 'bad singing' to being just plain brilliant singing. Although the song deals primarily with spiritual and religious undertones, it is powerful enough to be worthy of my listening whenever I'm feeling down. SHOW LESS
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The Festivus '08 Badge
I like that you only put good songs and leave out all "Filler" tracks.
7/18/07 12:44am
TEAM 97 -- Third Place
total plus for the police, though it is borderline.
9/4/06 11:07pm
The Newbie Badge
I really like the older NIN best. 1989 sucka! But good stuff + for the NIN and John R Cash together in one mix. If you liked hurt, you may like John R Cash's cover of Personal Jesus. Word
Trav
Trav
7/22/06 5:20pm
Team Robot - First Place
i do agree with you on the first track.
roxor in your depression.
roxor in your depression.
7/8/06 11:16pm
The Level 10 Badge
I would also say noooooooo to pantera and the police, but a good mix. +3
6/15/06 6:44pm
The Valentine's Day 2007 Badge
I could have done without Pantera and The Police, but this is still more than decent.
6/12/06 11:48pm
The Bronze Badge
When I'm in a crappy mood, I only listen to sad songs too. Usually nothing but Otis Redding.
6/12/06 7:27pm
The Yay! Badge IX
Yes, Dudical mix.
I have to say, Neurosis probably is the most used band so far in mixes. Which is awesome.
I have to say, Neurosis probably is the most used band so far in mixes. Which is awesome.
5/17/06 11:52am
The Yay! Badge VI
Pretty solid list for the most part, disagree with the flow :P~ and oh yeah... FUCK THE POLICE!
5/17/06 12:23am
The One Year Anniversary Badge
I like the keywords on this one. So uplifting it makes me want to kill myself. I love you Corey
5/16/06 11:13pm
The 6/6/6 Badge
-5 * 3 = -15...
-5 * 7 = -35...
you sure you wanna mess with this?
-5 * 7 = -35...
you sure you wanna mess with this?
5/15/06 11:51am
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