LadyMarth01

LadyMarth01, 9 days ago to music

Album of the Day 271: Céleste by L'indécis

https://cultclassicrecords.bandcamp.com/album/c-leste

2015 instrumental hip hop EP from Grenoble, France. Jazzy chill hip hop.

Fun fact: while Céleste isn't inspired by the video game Celeste—the video game wouldn't start development for another four months!—L'indécis has participated in speedrunning Celeste!

https://old.reddit.com/r/chillhop/comments/9cfi1r/hello_im_lind%C3%A9cis_music_producer_at_chillhop/e5ac4j4/

My picks: "Jeux d'eau," "Lost," "Céleste"

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LadyMarth01, 10 days ago to gaming

While Letterboxd seems to be the popular option for logging and reviewing movies, there doesn't seem to be a consensus option for video games. In the past I've used Backloggery, Grouvee, and Playfire (RIP), but dropped those years ago.

So, what does everyone on the fediverse use for logging/reviewing video games?

#Gaming #VideoGames #PCGaming

LadyMarth01, 11 days ago to VideoGames

Started playing Batman: Arkham Asylum recently. I last played the game in 2015, and I've never played any of the sequels, so I figured I'd go back and give the original a go before continuing the series.

So far, it's held up pretty well! I'm not too great at the combat, but it's fun enough. Love the sort of Metroidvania style of the game—although maybe it's closer to The Legend of Zelda, with the different buildings acting as dungeons.

#VideoGames #Gaming #PCGaming #Batman

LadyMarth01, 29 days ago to gaming

I know Hard Drive is satire, but I'm not entirely convinced this specific article is satire. 😆

https://hard-drive.net/hd/video-games/boy-who-grew-up-playing-new-vegas-still-enjoys-it-as-grown-woman/

#Gaming #Trans

LadyMarth01, 30 days ago to music

Album of the Day 256: It Doesn't Matter by Saxon Shore

https://saxonshore.bandcamp.com/album/it-doesnt-matter

2009 post-rock album from Los Angeles, California. "This Place" pushes into a shoegaze/dream pop direction with guest vocals from Caroline Lufkin.

My picks: "Nothing Changes," "This Place," "Bar Clearing Good Times"

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LadyMarth01, 1 month ago (edited 1 month ago) to random

#BandcampFriday again, here's what I got last time as recommendations:

discogs:
our dear friend, the medic / @listeninggarden - ambient
https://ourdearfriendthemedic.bandcamp.com/

Metroid Metal - metal
https://metroidmetal.bandcamp.com/

Audiocæneat! - post-rock
https://audiocaneat.bandcamp.com/

M8 II and no casualties / pulse wave blues by @laamaa - chiptune
https://laamaa.bandcamp.com/album/m8-ii
https://laamaa.bandcamp.com/album/no-casualties-pulse-wave-blues

Vampire Tree by Vampire Tree / @limneticvillains - alt rock
https://vampiretree.bandcamp.com/album/vampire-tree

1/2

#Bandcamp

LadyMarth01, 1 month ago to music

Album of the Day 250: Hellfire by black midi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfAOFyhfZJU&list=OLAK5uy_kUzro9EulGZUsIl-Bvn8hnQmPZU0jpSHw&index=1

https://bmblackmidi.bandcamp.com/album/hellfire

2022 experimental rock album from London, England. A crazy experience that takes from prog rock, show tunes, jazz fusion, and more. A hellish nightmare concept album, at times sung, at other times ranted in a blend of carnival barker and auctioneer; often hectic, occasionally soft, frequently discordant.

My picks: "Eat Men Eat," "Welcome to Hell," "Dangerous Liasons"

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LadyMarth01, 1 month ago to music

Album of the Day 249: Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqPC-BkylxA&list=OLAK5uy_nzNqlLAs3PLitt_FR1-_pO-1Vswhe8ff8&index=1

1959 cool jazz album. Notably uses a variety of time signatures, rather than sticking with the tried-and-true 4/4. (Not that there isn't 4/4 on the album.)

My picks: "Blue Rondo à la Turk," "Take Five," "Pick up Sticks"

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LadyMarth01, 1 month ago to comics

So last year I watched Batman: The Animated Series, Batman '89 and Batman Returns. A friend lent me a copy of Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth. I thought all of those were great.

I recently watched the Harley Quinn animated series. The same friend lent me a copy of Superman For All Seasons, Dark Night: A True Batman Story, and Batman: Hush. Then I bought these through a combo of my local hobby shop and Target's buy 2 get 1 free sale.

I might have a problem. 😆

#Comics #Batman

LadyMarth01, 1 month ago to music

Album of the Day 246: First Band On The Moon by The Cardigans

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEf9DvfKpp0&list=PLI6kLIhBBwmTus5482Q5VTu6AwnpSPBcX&index=1

1996 indie pop/rock album from Jönköping, Sweden. A fairly strong lounge influence and lyrics that darkly contrast the upbeat music make this a pretty interesting album. "Lovefool" is the big hit, and "Step On Me" is also plenty popular, but the album's got plenty of other good ones, including a great Black Sabbath cover.

My picks: "Your New Cuckoo," "Heartbreaker," "Iron Man"

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LadyMarth01, 1 month ago to mtg

Got an Outlaws of Thunder Junction bundle, and my promo card came out of the box like this. Pretty neat.

#MTG #MagicTheGathering

A promo foil copy of "The Key to the Vault," a Magic: The Gathering card. The card had some sort of production flaw that resulted in a speckled finish.

LadyMarth01, 1 month ago to music

Album of the Day 241: Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54W8kktFE_o&list=PLHTo__bpnlYVFUoh6h0FgewYE6_7VSCki&index=1

1975 prog rock album. Pink Floyd's best album. Sorry Dark Side of the Moon, you're a great one, too, but this is a perfect album.

I know I usually dig for the less obvious albums, but I felt lazy this time. 😆

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LadyMarth01, 1 month ago to music

Album of the Day 236: After the Gold Rush by Neil Young

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ppMcqsg0Sw&list=OLAK5uy_l61knFHCT9-JvA88E172MSuaGZupcQwSc&index=1

1970 folk rock/country rock album. The front half of this album has an incredible run of some of the best of Neil Young's work—not to say the back half is bad by any means. "Tell Me Why" might be my favorite Neil Young song overall.

My picks: "Tell Me Why," "Southern Man," "Don't Let It Bring You Down"

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LadyMarth01, 2 months ago to music

Album of the Day 233: Fragile by Yes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPCLFtxpadE&list=OLAK5uy_mr3aLJuPJvJve1bSwRl-8W4iN8uhGOr80&index=1

1971 prog rock album from London, England. Okay, everyone loves "Roundabout." But where's the love for the rest of the album? It's an incredible album the whole way through.

Except for "Cans and Brahms." Feel free to skip the "pesky contracts prevented a Rick Wakeman original" track. 😆

My picks: "South Side of the Sky," "The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus)," "Heart of the Sunrise"

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LadyMarth01, 2 months ago to music

Album of the Day 227: Don Caballero 2 by Don Caballero

https://doncaballero.bandcamp.com/album/don-caballero-2

1995 math rock/noise rock album from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Loud, angular, discordant. Aggressive up front, although the album calms down a bit towards the back end.

Pro-tip: if you ever want to annoy co-workers, try putting on "Repeat Defender," especially from about 4:28-5:48!

My picks: "Stupid Puma," "Repeat Defender," "Dick Suffers Is Furious With You"

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LadyMarth01, 2 months ago to VideoGames

Clearing out some of my screenshots folder, and rediscovered these shots of NaissanceE. It's a very pretty game, even if I can't entirely recommend it.

1/4

#VideoGames #Gaming #PCGaming #Screenshot #Screenshots #NaissanceE

A hallway, lit to a tan by lights extending from the walls along it. The ends of the hallway are trapezoids in shape, looking like tall triangles with the tops cut off.
A hallway with several recessed areas off to the right side. Most of these recessed areas have rows of bars reminiscent of jail cells, and greenish light projects from within those cells onto the sloped wall on the left.
Peering up into a an immensely long square channel, the sides lined with various structures of unknown function.

LadyMarth01, 2 months ago to music

Album of the Day 222: Half-Life 2: Episode Two OST by Kelly Bailey

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oHWu6GhAro&list=OLAK5uy_lhTt3rp9w1Smkf8RkzhDIH73nzgYE1apw&index=5

2007 dark ambient/industrial rock OST. While the ambient tracks are solid if occasionally forgettable, when Kelly Bailey rocks out it's some absolutely fantastic stuff. "Vortal Combat" is possibly my favorite song in the franchise.

My picks: "Vortal Combat," "Sector Sweep," "Eon Trap"

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LadyMarth01, 2 months ago to music

Album of the Day 221: Deltron 3030 by Deltron 3030

https://delthefunkyhomosapien.bandcamp.com/album/deltron-3030

2000 rap opera concept album. I'm generally not big on rap, but between catchy beats and some very unconventional (and nerdy) subject matters, this album is definitely an exception for me. The first song alone mentions Neuromancer, Ghost in the Shell and The Matrix. Wonderful stuff.

My picks: "3030," "Virus," "Time Keeps on Slipping"

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LadyMarth01, 2 months ago to gaming

Just wanted to share some nice Helldivers 2 screenshots.

#Gaming #VideoGames #Helldivers2

A Helldiver stands in a field of red grass looking out on an inlet leading to a large body of water. Large rocky outcroppings line the whole scene, as do bodies of numerous Terminids—large alien bugs native to the region of space.
A helldiver runs sideways while looking on at the aftermath of an ICBM explosion. A shield bubble distorts part of the explosion. The world is gray and rocky, covered in red vegetation.

LadyMarth01, 2 months ago to music

Album of the Day 215: Heaven's Youth by STRFKR

https://starfucker.bandcamp.com/album/heavens-youth

2012 synthpop album consisting of demo versions of all of the songs off of Reptilians. While the final versions on Reptilians are more polished, there's something really neat about hearing these earlier, rougher recordings.

My picks: "Jackalope (Julius) (Van Mix)," "Astoria - Original Recording," "Quality Time - Skeletron Mix)"

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LadyMarth01, 2 months ago (edited 2 months ago) to boardgames

Got back into Sentinels of the Multiverse Enhanced Edition recently thanks to a friend with a near complete collection. Got what Greater Than Games had on clearance, and picked up Sentinels of Earth-Prime, too.

Unfortunately, getting what I'm missing (Wrath of the Cosmos, Shattered Timelines, a bunch of mini expansions) would involve buying someone else's collection off the GeekMarket or eBay, including the base game and expansions that I already own. 🫠

#BoardGame #BoardGames

LadyMarth01, 3 months ago to music

Album of the Day 202: Diary by Sunny Day Real Estate

https://sunnydayrealestate.bandcamp.com/album/diary-remastered-and-expanded-edition

1994 Midwest emo/alt rock album from Seattle, Washington. Perhaps a bit front-loaded in terms of hits, but there's never a drop in quality.

My picks: "Seven," "In Circles," "Pheurton Skeurto"

#AlbumOfTheDay #AOTD #Music

LadyMarth01, 3 months ago (edited 3 months ago) to random

Album of the Day 200: Vanilla Fudge by Vanilla Fudge

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00PS7RCYb5c&list=OLAK5uy_m2OW12uphxckRjzBZgrYYJLvCvUBqnAO8&index=1

1967 psychedelic rock/progressive rock album consisting solely of covers of popular songs. Each has their own little twist that makes it distinctly their own.

"People Get Ready" is the only song that doesn't quite work for me.

My picks: "She's Not There," "STRA / You Keep Me Hanging On / WBER," "Take Me For A Little While / RYFI"

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LadyMarth01, 3 months ago to music

Britney Spear's "Toxic" in the style of Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Absolutely brilliant.

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

#Music #VideoGames #Gaming #Sonic #SonicTheHedgehog #SegaGenesis #MegaDrive

LadyMarth01, 3 months ago to Games

I grew up playing a ton of Flash games. Thanks to projects like Flashpoint or Ruffle, I'm able to relive parts of childhood.

Some stuff has aged well. Most of it hasn't. But it's a fun nostalgia trip for me, regardless.

Anyone else have fond memories of Flash/Shockwave/Java/etc. games?

#Games #Gaming #VideoGames #FlashGames

Screenshot of You Have to Burn the Rope, a 2D platformer. The player character looks a bit like Kirby wearing a bowler hat, a pink orb with red feet. They're holding a stick that's on fire. The Grinning Colossus, a large black blob, is firing spheres from its eyes at the player.
Screenshot of Portal: The Flash Version, a 2D demake of Portal by Valve Software. The player—dressed in an orange jumpsuit and carrying a portal gun—has used a portal on the ground and another on the ceiling to land on a moving platform to reach the exit.
Screenshot of Alien Hominid, a 2D sidescrolling shooter. The alien is firing his ray gun in the direction of a robot boss, who's currently firing a large green laser beam below the alien.