mannaman
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| 23 Apr 2006 02:14 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Rev Jules
Are you one of those people who cant enjoy any record which has sold more than 5 copies 
I wouldnt say 5 - 10 maybe!!
I apologise - as I was saying Republic of Loose's new album, super groovy, sound of da summer, bangin', stylin', groovin', sweet as, happy days. |
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nerraw
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| 23 Apr 2006 02:28 PM |
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Originally posted by Flux
The lads looked morto on the Tubridy show last night!
Miming must be a funny buzz.
Ah, they didn't mime did they?
Haven't heard the album yet but like a few of their tracks. But comeback girl is a little bit s**t |
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| 24 Apr 2006 08:39 AM |
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I saw them on the Late Late (yeah, I know its sad) when he dropped the mike. Man was I cringing.... |
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aidan
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bonzo
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| 24 Apr 2006 02:30 PM |
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I will get lynched and I should say now that I do, personally, like the album.
However, if they were really any use wouldn't they have been signed by now? By being of "any use" I mean "commercial enough to be signed". By making this statement I'm assuming they have not turned down a conventional deal and are releasing the record independently by choice.
To keep digging this hole, my experience is that A & R people rarely miss an act and let it slip through the cracks. The Loose have a huge profile here yet that hasn't been sufficient for a record company to sign them. It makes me wonder and if I was them it would make me question (a) the management that is in place and (b) where this is all ultimately leading. However, if I was in the Loose today I probably wouldn't be thinking either of those things I'd just be riding the crest of a wave (albeit a small ripple more than a wave) and enjoying the party while it lasted.
Remember, its just an opinion! |
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Mully
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| 24 Apr 2006 02:34 PM |
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They had a One Album deal with Big Cat. Tomb of the Juice made little impact.
It was only with the release of 'comeback girl' (independently released) that they've made a name for themselves. |
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Una
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| 24 Apr 2006 02:35 PM |
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A band's music isn't always the reason people do / don't get signed. |
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bonzo
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| 24 Apr 2006 02:38 PM |
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Granted. There are hundreds/thousands/millions of reasons why a band won't get signed.
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bonzo
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| 24 Apr 2006 02:39 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mully
They had a One Album deal with Big Cat. Tomb of the Juice made little impact.
It was only with the release of 'comeback girl' (independently released) that they've made a name for themselves.
thanks for that. maybe the deal will follow - this is an ireland only release I think. |
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Pilchard
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| 24 Apr 2006 02:41 PM |
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Industry grapevine in the UK has it that the RoL have been offered some very interesting deals (mostly indies) but they havent taken up any of them because their manager seems to want a big ol' money deal. They've impressed loads of A&Rs because of their sell-out live shows over here (especially one last year in The Village which had people in raptures) and because they had the Oasis manager Marcus Russell talking enthusiastically to people about them. But while the deals have been offered, the band have been very sniffy about them. A pity because they're one of the few Irish acts who could actually do great things away from here. |
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bonzo
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| 24 Apr 2006 02:44 PM |
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Agree 100% with you Pilchard if that is the case. Going back to my post, if I was them I would definitely be concerned about my management! |
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dera
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| 27 Apr 2006 01:28 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Una
Good music is commercial, don't you just hate that?
oh dear.
quote:
Originally posted by mannaman
they make pop music and pop music is meant to be commercial
oh dear. |
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