Some suggestions for Dacid.
> I actually haven't heard Twisted Tenderness yet because I
> haven't had the $33.00 to spend on the import. I heard one track
> off of it and loved it (but it was very guitar based).
> I don't like any of the electro music that's come out in the
> past 6 years. You name it and I probably hate it.
> I get my electro fill from my own music. The only stuff I listen
> to is Morrissey/smiths stuff, Stereolab, Chris Connelly, etc.
> Electro music hardly ever has songs with melody and structure.
> It's been so boring.
> It barely has any actual playing.
> Anyone can play a record.
> Where are the electronic MUSICIANS?
I think "Twisted Tenderness" is definitely a good buy if you can spare the money. Johnny's guitars rage all throughout most of the album, but I'd say that the opening track "Make It Happen" alone is well worth the import price. Also, track 10 (I think it's track 10), "When She's Gone" is the first time in a long time Johnny's written pure guitar pop. You've got to hear the guitar break--it's fantastic; a wonderful tune!
I agree with what you're saying about the proliferation of poor electronic music these days. With so many people having access to computers, there are a lot of crappy albums being made and released. I think there are some albums that you should definitely check out though:
1. The Crystal Method - "Vegas" I've listened to my copy a couple of times and I thought it was great. I don't know if you like the Roses, but this album reminded me of their track "Moses," minus John Squire's guitar domination of course.
2. The Chemical Brothers - "Dig Your Own Hole" I thought this was a good album, honestly. I'm almost embarassed to say this, but FatBoy Slim's album is good too.
3. Breakbeat Era - "Ultra-Obscene" Roni Size's new project. I don't believe anything more needs to be said. This is a @#!!!ing fantastic album. I prefer it to his "Reprazent".
4. DJ Shadow - "Endtroducing..." I just love this album from beginning to end.
5. Cornelius - "Fantasma" It's a really interesting and fun album.
6. Tricky - any of them, but "Juxtapose," his latest, is very different. I personally like "Pre-Millenium Tension."
I know these aren't pure electronia albums, but I don't like pure electronica albums. I'm sure afficionados are laughing at me, but these are really good albums. No others immediately come to mind. If you're looking for a really interesting DJ, try looking into DJ Shadow--"Necropolis" and "Songs of a Dead Dreamer." It's wild stuff. It's like 30% trance, 25% jungle, and 45% unknown. Very interesting. Most of the two albums are devoid of any beats.
And if you're really fed up, you can always take some drugs and listen to the Cocteau Twins' "BBC Sessions" all day. You'll start hearing some very interesting lyrics, I promise.