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Tyler · 10-09-2005, 10:40 AM

I've seen Trail of Dead 3 times, and they are consistently awesome time and time again.

Source Tags & Codes is a fantastic record, and nearly flawless throughout. World's Apart; which is their most recent record, is also quite good, but does suffer from the switch to major label stigma that most band's don't seem able shake quite easily. And odd mix of rockers and sleepers on that record.

If you have any questions about them, or their prior-ST&C's releases, I'd be happy to offer some recommendations. If you can find it, do try to purchase or download Claire De Lune off of their record 'Madonna'

Speaking of Hipsters .... went to see Clap Your Hands Say Yeah! and the National at Sonar the other night. CYHSY! is the current 'Pitchfork loves us so the indie-world-must-be-fawning-over-us' band. With that aside, they were pretty good. Lots of sound and tech issues, but a decent performance over all.

Download: The Skin Of My Yellow Country Teeth - Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

The band that surprised me the most was co-headling act 'The National'. They played an extremely tight set, and their lead singer was ace. Had no idea they had put out 3 records already, and their latest - Alligator, is on heavy rotation on my 'pod.

Download: Mr. November - The National

While we're still on bands, I may as well talk about Wolf Parade. I saw them a couple weeks ago in a shady after-hours nightclub down on Hastings and they were freakin' awesome. Their latest LP - Apologies To The Queen Mary is definitely in my top 3 of 2005, and I think will be a very important record as far as indie-rock in the mid '00's goes. Definite hints of Modest Mouse and Butler and Co' (Arcade Fire), but tremendously put together.

Download: Shine A Light - Wolf Parade

EDIT: My God, I cannot type for a shinguard.

10-09-2005, 10:40 AM	#18
Tyler Franchise Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	I've seen Trail of Dead 3 times, and they are consistently awesome time and time again. Source Tags & Codes is a fantastic record, and nearly flawless throughout. World's Apart; which is their most recent record, is also quite good, but does suffer from the switch to major label stigma that most band's don't seem able shake quite easily. And odd mix of rockers and sleepers on that record. If you have any questions about them, or their prior-ST&C's releases, I'd be happy to offer some recommendations. If you can find it, do try to purchase or download Claire De Lune off of their record 'Madonna' Speaking of Hipsters .... went to see Clap Your Hands Say Yeah! and the National at Sonar the other night. CYHSY! is the current 'Pitchfork loves us so the indie-world-must-be-fawning-over-us' band. With that aside, they were pretty good. Lots of sound and tech issues, but a decent performance over all. Download: The Skin Of My Yellow Country Teeth - Clap Your Hands Say Yeah The band that surprised me the most was co-headling act 'The National'. They played an extremely tight set, and their lead singer was ace. Had no idea they had put out 3 records already, and their latest - Alligator, is on heavy rotation on my 'pod. Download: Mr. November - The National While we're still on bands, I may as well talk about Wolf Parade. I saw them a couple weeks ago in a shady after-hours nightclub down on Hastings and they were freakin' awesome. Their latest LP - Apologies To The Queen Mary is definitely in my top 3 of 2005, and I think will be a very important record as far as indie-rock in the mid '00's goes. Definite hints of Modest Mouse and Butler and Co' (Arcade Fire), but tremendously put together. Download: Shine A Light - Wolf Parade EDIT: My God, I cannot type for a shinguard.