Galactic (Official Thread)

[oddwithoutend]

Funky jazz group recreates the atmosphere of New Orleans through a collection of colourful jams in 2010's Ya Ka May. By combining funk and jazz with a fair share of hip hop influence for good measure, Galactic has created one of the most pleasantly boisterous albums I've heard in a while. If you don't believe me, just take a look at the cover art:
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Yeah, that's the biggest I could find. Believe me, there are gnomes having sex somewhere in that picture. Now you're intrigued. Listen here (http://www.myspace.com/galactic).

Discuss and such.

[IntoTheSun]

Oh hi. Listening for the gnome sex.

[oddwithoutend]

Oh hi. Listening for the gnome sex.
haha I'm afraid the extent of the gnome sex is depicted on the cover art. You'll have to do without the audio.

[briewer]

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_u_em1Zju8aU/S3xlxm7KYRI/AAAAAAAAA_s/ZDu-qGBXDKE/s800/Picture%203.png

:bitchslap smiley:

This is some where on my harddrive, I just haven't gotten a chance to listen to it.

[oddwithoutend]

Thanks, Brian. You're underrated. Get listening, though. :winkface:

[IntoTheSun]

haha I'm afraid the extent of the gnome sex is depicted on the cover art. You'll have to do without the audio.

Interesting. Aren't all gnomes males?

However, I think the depiction translates well to music. It's groovy stuff, yet not really my thing. What I'm saying is, while gnome sex is an interesting concept, I don't derive much pleasure from listening to it.

[IntoTheSun]

I like I Got It What You Need, but it seems like that's from a previous album.

[oddwithoutend]

Interesting. Aren't all gnomes males?

However, I think the depiction translates well to music. It's groovy stuff, yet not really my thing. What I'm saying is, while gnome sex is an interesting concept, I don't derive much pleasure from listening to it.
haha Well said. It's not really my style either, but damn. It's so good.

[IntoTheSun]

haha Well said. It's not really my style either, but damn. It's so good.

Either I am just liking this more and more as it's going along, or I actually enjoy their previous effort more. Once song is done I'll go back to the beginning again just to make sure.

[oddwithoutend]

Either I am just liking this more and more as it's going along, or I actually enjoy their previous effort more. Once song is done I'll go back to the beginning again just to make sure.
I haven't heard their earlier stuff. Not enough horny gnomes, I suppose.

[IntoTheSun]

I haven't heard their earlier stuff. Not enough horny gnomes, I suppose.

I'm sorry you like midget sex.

The album is called From the Corner to the Block, I think. I like the songs from this one slightly more at the moment.

[oddwithoutend]

I'm sorry you like midget sex.

The album is called From the Corner to the Block, I think. I like the songs from this one slightly more at the moment.
In that case, I'll be sure to check that one out as well. The latest is so much fun.

[El_Jeffe]

These guys have it tough, coming from the home of The Meters, all those early days comparisons haha. That said, I remember checking these guys out back in the day, the album Ruckus I think it was. I could never decide what I thought of them with any true conviction. But upon this thread prompting me to revisit them I'm starting to get into them again, but having the same issues. I love their funkier ways, those thick rhythms & heavy grooves, but when they get a little too "rock" they start to lose me (ie "I Got What You Need").

[oddwithoutend]

These guys have it tough, coming from the home of The Meters, all those early days comparisons haha. That said, I remember checking these guys out back in the day, the album Ruckus I think it was. I could never decide what I thought of them with any true conviction. But upon this thread prompting me to revisit them I'm starting to get into them again, but having the same issues. I love their funkier ways, those thick rhythms & heavy grooves, but when they get a little too "rock" they start to lose me (ie "I Got What You Need").
haha I thought I might see you here. Like I said, I haven't heard their earlier material. However, after listening to 'I Got What You Need', I can say Ya Ma Kay rarely ventures so far into rock territory. I'm with you in being partial to the funky grooves, and this album is a lovely, cluttered mess of that kind of stuff.

[El_Jeffe]

Yea the two new songs on their myspace are sounding great. I'm definitely going to find new album, it sounds very promising. I hadn't kept up with these guys to know of another album, so this thread came just in time.

[IntoTheSun]

Haha, I guess I'm the only one who enjoys the more "rock" sound from them then.

[oddwithoutend]

I won't hold it against you. I promise.

[IntoTheSun]

It's 'cause you like me lots. So yay.

New songs are growing on me. But if I were to consider getting a full length, I'd still probably go with their previous album.

[El_Jeffe]

Those two new songs have really grown on me today & I keep venturing back to their myspace to hear them. I need to find the new album, I hope I can enjoy the whole thing.

[oddwithoutend]

Those are definitely two songs that have stood out for me on Ya Ka May, so I really think you'll find a lot to like about this offering. The only issue I have with it is when it leans a little too far toward the hip hop side of things, but even that's been growing on me.

But yeah, 'Heart of Steel' is really fun.

[SLoT]

Ruckus and From the Corner to the Block are both awesome. I prefer From the Corner... but I'm stoked to hear the new jams.

[El_Jeffe]

I threw on some of their previous albums I had for the first time in a while, & I'm really getting back into these guys in a big way again. Can't seem to track down the new album as yet, but when I'm keen to hear something I don't give up.

[IWasaCamera]

Exhausting band to listen to, feels as though they're perpetually pummeling me into submission. Decent in small doses.

[oddwithoutend]

Finally found a physical copy. Currently on my second spin of the day.

[oddwithoutend]

Still listen to Ya Ka May all the time. Definitely will have to delve further into this band's earlier material.

[xJesusFreakx]

I remember this thread because I thought the talk of gnome sex was amusing, but apparently I never actually gave this a listen. Fun stuff.

[oddwithoutend]

Glad you're enjoying it, Tim.