03-28-2008, 05:50 PM
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I believe in the Jays.
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Kitsilano
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Devotchka just came out with A Mad and Faithful Telling. Just listened to it in full, very cool, not sure if it's as good as their previous album, Curse Your Little Heart, but never the less, people should check this one out.
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04-02-2008, 10:51 AM
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#302
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Crowsnest Pass
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The new REM record has not impressed me as much as the first single did, but I think it will grow on further listens.
I am totally blown away on first listen by the Vampire Weekend CD:
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p...jfoxz9hldje~T1
culture collision of indie-, chamber-, and Afro-pop they call "Upper West Side Soweto"
Fully realized debut albums like Vampire Weekend come along once in a great while, and these songs show that this band is smart, but not too smart for their own good.
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04-02-2008, 12:51 PM
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#303
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by troutman
I am totally blown away on first listen by the Vampire Weekend CD:
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p...jfoxz9hldje~T1
culture collision of indie-, chamber-, and Afro-pop they call "Upper West Side Soweto"
Fully realized debut albums like Vampire Weekend come along once in a great while, and these songs show that this band is smart, but not too smart for their own good. |
that's funny, I had the exact opposite reaction. I thought it was horrible and it's success was totally the product of blogosphere hype. Maybe I should give it a 2nd chance...
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04-02-2008, 01:55 PM
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Crowsnest Pass
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fatso
that's funny, I had the exact opposite reaction. I thought it was horrible and it's success was totally the product of blogosphere hype. Maybe I should give it a 2nd chance...
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It seems like a CD that everyone can enjoy - your parent's, your friends, your teenage siblings etc. Catchy as hell, breezy pop music - but I'm a sucker for the bright afro-guitar sounds.
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04-15-2008, 01:40 PM
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#306
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Calgary, AB
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Pretty much my favorite band out there right now is releasing their new album today.
Ours - Dancing for the Death of an Imaginary Enemy
Produced by Rick Rubin.
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04-15-2008, 01:57 PM
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Backup Goalie
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Coast
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Out May 20th - the best band ever - King's X "XV"
I've been listening to a leaked copy and it's their best, IMO, since Ear Candy.
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04-15-2008, 02:30 PM
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#308
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Crowsnest Pass
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sittler
Out May 20th - the best band ever - King's X "XV"
I've been listening to a leaked copy and it's their best, IMO, since Ear Candy. |
I have to laugh every time a fan reminds me "it's King's Ex, not King's Cross"!
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04-15-2008, 03:44 PM
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Backup Goalie
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Coast
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Quote:
Originally Posted by troutman
I have to laugh every time a fan reminds me "it's King's Ex, not King's Cross"!
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I think the whole King's Cross is due to the previous, uh, "spiritual" ties they once had. Friggin' X-tians... 
Either way though they are incredible musicians who do what they do because they love the music as they obviously aren't going to make the "big time" any time soon.
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04-15-2008, 03:46 PM
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#310
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: CGY
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April 24th
Portishead 3
...need I say more.
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04-15-2008, 04:12 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Calgary, AB
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the best band ever - King's X
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Truer words have never been spoken. I've seen them live a total of 13 times, can't wait for the new album.
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04-15-2008, 09:52 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SW Ontario
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Originally Posted by Displaced Flames fan
Tori Amos has a new CD coming out this month....I'm stoked. I doubt anyone else is though. |
I am!!! Huge fan!
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04-15-2008, 11:12 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Vancouver
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Quote:
Originally Posted by troutman
I am totally blown away on first listen by the Vampire Weekend CD:
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p...jfoxz9hldje~T1
culture collision of indie-, chamber-, and Afro-pop they call "Upper West Side Soweto"
Fully realized debut albums like Vampire Weekend come along once in a great while, and these songs show that this band is smart, but not too smart for their own good.
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Didn't like it at all. Its funny that bands like these guys and MGMT can get so much press for so little. The internet is truly ruining music. Now any group of pretentious geeks can suddenly become a "great band".
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-- Frank Musil - Early January 1994
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04-16-2008, 04:54 AM
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#314
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Sundre, AB
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yup portishead is pretty special - they were great playing live on jools holland here in the UK...
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04-16-2008, 08:23 AM
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#315
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Crash and Bang Winger
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Igottago
Didn't like it at all. Its funny that bands like these guys and MGMT can get so much press for so little. The internet is truly ruining music. Now any group of pretentious geeks can suddenly become a "great band".
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The opposite is true also. Potentially "legitimate" great bands that can't get signed by a record label are getting the exposure they need as well. It's your choice who you listen to, only now, you have more choices. Not a bad thing IMO.
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04-16-2008, 09:04 AM
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Crowsnest Pass
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Igottago
Didn't like it at all. Its funny that bands like these guys and MGMT can get so much press for so little. The internet is truly ruining music. Now any group of pretentious geeks can suddenly become a "great band".
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I'll tell you how the internet is ruining music. As soon as a gifted band finds any measure of popular success, the snobs turn their backs on them.
I'm not worried about being cool. I could snob it up with the best of them. Sorry you didn't enjoy this record (if you honestly gave it a listen), but I think it is the most refreshing release of the year so far.
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04-28-2008, 12:58 PM
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#317
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Toronto, Ontario
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New Coldplay album coming out in July I believe, with the single available for free download within the next 24 hours. I know people here detest them, but I really like them and am looking forward to this album as they always seem to come out with some good stuff.
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04-28-2008, 04:17 PM
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#318
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Crowsnest Pass
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Apr. 29th highlights:
Constantines Kensington Heights
Mudcrutch Mudcrutch
The Roots Rising Down
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