GarVeteran Member Posts:1676
11/15/2004 9:13 AM |
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Since its coming up to xmas, and more money comes into hand, does anyone have any good tips on new acts? What shows are not to be missed? What Eps-Albums should be picked up?
Or even any big releases from mainstream artists to watch out for?
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mutchBasic Member Posts:392
11/15/2004 10:03 AM |
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im mad looking for more sean tyrell stuff, if you dont own belladonna but consider yourself a fan of the singer songwriter genre thing then hang your head in shame and get it right now and if you still have respect for the other singer writers of the land then you have bricks for brains!
just kidding, but it is very very very very good. four verys. thats saying something.
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klootfanAdvanced Member Posts:851
11/15/2004 10:18 AM |
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Gar,
check out the constantines, a canadian band
they are signed to subpop
www.constantines.ca
they have 2 albums out and the second one is class.
you can sample their mp3's on both their site and subpops.
checkout "young lions" and "on to you"
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UnicronVeteran Member Posts:1696
11/15/2004 3:35 PM |
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You should be able to find the Soviet Filter's EP in Road and Tower. I'd be remiss if I didn't pimp the Wrens as well. Gravenhurst's mini EP is worth getting as well.
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KarlitoBasic Member Posts:210
11/15/2004 5:28 PM |
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On the Subject of gigs not to missed, simple:
Prodigy in the Olympia if you've already got a ticket.
Beta Band in Ambassador
And I'm gonna throw it in cause it's gonna be so much fun - Scissor Sisters in RDS
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spurtacusBasic Member Posts:229
11/15/2004 5:49 PM |
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just when i thought u had taste ye go and mention the scissor sisters, shame on ye! although i probably wouldnt have found out about the two lone swordsmen gig if it wasnt for you so i'll let ye away with it
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KarlitoBasic Member Posts:210
11/16/2004 10:49 AM |
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Ah but spurtacus, it's not serious, it's just pure fun and in the Christmas spirit and all.
Did you go to Two Lone Swordsmen?? What you think??
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WhoMeBasic Member Posts:191
11/16/2004 10:52 AM |
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Groove Armada in December
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spurtacusBasic Member Posts:229
11/16/2004 10:57 AM |
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i knew it was gonna be a cracker as soon as i stepped inside and heard the supportin dj, was blown away by the two lone swordsmen, although they didnt quite live up to the promise of the openin instrumental track, i'm defo gonna get that last album, its funny seein that nutcase weatherall doin the frontman thing!
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alcopopNew Member Posts:44
11/17/2004 1:28 PM |
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This week, I've mostly been listening to The Postal Service, The Killers and Campag Volocet.
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adminBasic Member Posts:399
11/17/2004 1:32 PM |
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Gotta second Alcopop with his choice of Postal Service. Their album 'Give up' is one of the best I've come across this year. A gem. With some utterly brilliant lyrics.
eoghan
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11/24/2004 5:25 PM |
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got a few listens of nic armstrongs album 'the greatest white liar'....or something to that affect.
it's the best new thing i've heard in ages! (new, well i think it's out about 6 months) along the lines of the la's and the kinks. recorded in toe rag, so it's got that live 'old ' sound to it ye know. go and buy buy buy!!!!
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dudleyBasic Member Posts:124
11/24/2004 11:20 PM |
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hot snakes!
pinback!
sufjan stevens!
motorhead!
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AntistarAdvanced Member Posts:544
11/25/2004 1:06 PM |
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Engineers 'Folly': Brilliant 6-track mini album. A welcome return to the Big Music infused with the ghost of Kevin Shields.
Ray Lamontagne 'Trouble': Saw this guy on Later a couple of weeks back. In a word: mindblowing. When people first heard and saw Bob Dylan, THIS must have been what it felt like.He's 31, chronically shy and has only now found the confidence to perform in front of people.
It's been worth the wait.Note to the Whelans lock-in crowd: this is how it is meant to be done.....
Interpol: 'Antics' Gets better with every listen.
Richmond Fontaine: 'Post To Wire' Americana doesn't get any better than this.
American Music Club: 'Love Songs For Patriots' NOTHING is better than this!!!!
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11/25/2004 3:02 PM |
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shellac on saturday!! gig of the year!!!
listening to:
"the all girl summer fun band" (does what it says on the tin)
"numbers" (shouty,arty,buzzer-noise/jangletar disco stuff)
"velvet underground" (grrrrrrrrrrrreat)
ps: jangletar. you heard here first, folks. that's so fetch!
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GarVeteran Member Posts:1676
11/25/2004 3:08 PM |
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Cheers for all the recommendations. I've noted a few down and when I get some cash together I'll hunt them down.
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Rev JulesVeteran Member Posts:1041
11/25/2004 4:27 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by Antistar
Richmond Fontaine: 'Post To Wire' Americana doesn't get any better than this.
Actually, it doesn't get any worse.
For real Americana - Willard Grant Conspiracy's greatest hits.
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Vent My SpleenAdvanced Member Posts:500
11/25/2004 4:40 PM |
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Gotta disagree with Klootfan on The Constantines - an album so bad I had to take it off my iPod for fear of the random track selection picking any of their songs from 8 days of music.
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PilchardAdvanced Member Posts:699
11/25/2004 5:42 PM |
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Buy Irish stuff:
Jape
The Radio
Jimmy Behan
Ian Archer
Life After Modelling single
Buy international stuff
Secret Machines
TV on the Radio
Savath & SAvalas
Devendra Banhart
Sufjan Stevens
Joanna Newsom
Wilco
Califone
Haiku D'Etat
The Decemberists
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klootfanAdvanced Member Posts:851
11/26/2004 9:16 AM |
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Ah now Vent My Spleen, are you serious. Did you really hate it that much.
Everyone ive introduced to them really liked them.
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bonzoBasic Member Posts:364
11/26/2004 9:37 AM |
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Jape are excellent.
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DromedAdvanced Member Posts:900
11/26/2004 11:30 AM |
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I second that emotion.....Jape are fabulous and Richie Egan wins the 'Nicest Person in the World 2004' award hands down!....and before anyone asks or asssumes...no I don't know or manage Jape....I'm not a friend with an agenda....they/he makes truly beautiful, atmospheric music and they are great live..very entertaining and wayyy too modest
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WickerBasic Member Posts:185
11/26/2004 11:38 AM |
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quote: Originally posted by Dromed
.....Jape are fabulous ..
is the "Monkeys in the zoo..." album any good ?
I seem to recall reading some good reviews for it
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UnicronVeteran Member Posts:1696
11/26/2004 12:28 PM |
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I saw him open for David Kitt in whelans in the summer and thought he was completely crap (mainly becasue I didn't think he could sing, and once again, I was at a Kittser gig), but I've got to admit that the bits from the album that I've heard I really like.
Meanest thing anyone wrote about Jape that I've seen was something along the lines of "Richie Egan plays bass for the instrumental Redneck Manifesto, after listening to this it's obvious why they are instumental".
So is that a recomendation from me or not? I'm not sure myself, probably a thumbs up.
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DromedAdvanced Member Posts:900
11/26/2004 2:03 PM |
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He reminds me a bit of Damon Gough...aka Badly Drawn Boy...hang on..hang on..I mean it in the best possible way...let me justify: I'm not a huge BDB fan and he doesn't have the best voice in the world..but his singing matches his music, I think..it's introspective, subtle and soothing. Like BDB, I reckon Richie's voice suits the kind of music he's doing...it's perfect for the understated, well crafted songs he's playing. It's certainly not all quiet and lo-fi by any means, but I like it..you have to listen with attention and it draws you in. He's charismatic in a non-cocky way (BDB on the otherhand has his moments) I love seeing somebody really enjoying themselves on stage and looking totally comfortable and at home...un-selfconscious. The band look like they are really enjoying themselves too...for a change.
Was listening to 'Hour of the Bewilderbeast' again last night...haven't heard it in about a year..forgot what a lovely record it is...I was smiling away to myself
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mickBasic Member Posts:411
11/26/2004 3:43 PM |
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jape are good alright, though i have to say not too pushed on his voice and i do think their best moments are the instrumental bits.
look out for 66e's album (www.66earehome.com) it'll be out fairly soon hopefully, it really is fantastic.
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bonzoBasic Member Posts:364
11/26/2004 3:56 PM |
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66e are good alright. What label are they on?
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mickBasic Member Posts:411
11/26/2004 4:17 PM |
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i think they're releasing it themselves on their underfoot label but i could be wrong. downloads are on that site.
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bonzoBasic Member Posts:364
11/26/2004 4:23 PM |
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excellent. an album from polar soon?
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mickBasic Member Posts:411
11/26/2004 4:24 PM |
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another irish one to look out for are wallmark (www.wallmark.ie) was at their gig in whelans the other night and they're sounding great, album in the new year too!
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UnicronVeteran Member Posts:1696
11/28/2004 1:18 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by Dromed
Jape are fabulous and Richie Egan wins the 'Nicest Person in the World 2004' award hands down
Well in fairness, had I known that there was an award I would have made more of an effort.
I bought the album on Friday night, played it on Saturday morning, played it again on Saturday evening and now I'm playing it again. So I guess that means that I'm really digging it. It's hard to describe what I'm getting from it but it's just really f**king good.
And there was no need to qualify that comment, I really like BDB.
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GarVeteran Member Posts:1676
11/29/2004 12:31 PM |
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Can anyone recommend a good Beck album?
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mickBasic Member Posts:411
11/29/2004 12:56 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by Gar
Can anyone recommend a good Beck album?
seachanges or odelay.
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WickerBasic Member Posts:185
11/29/2004 1:06 PM |
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I'd recommend "Mutations" although it's a
more laid back album for him
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DromedAdvanced Member Posts:900
11/29/2004 1:38 PM |
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Sea Changes and Midnight Vultures.....two very different but equally brilliant Beck albums, love both of them but if I had to choose one it would be Sea Changes.
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GarVeteran Member Posts:1676
11/29/2004 5:24 PM |
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Cheers for those. Added 'Sea Changes' to my ever growing list.
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GarVeteran Member Posts:1676
11/30/2004 12:12 PM |
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I know that I started this topic off so thought I would reveal to anyone who is mildly interested the list of artists that I will be seeking out and spending my cash on the xmas:
The Stills
The Fall
Yardbirds
Juno Falls
The Troggs
Travelling Wilburys
Erin McKeown
Jonathan Richman
KT Tunstall
Gram Parsons
Ray LaMontagne
Archie Bronson Outfit
Rolling Stones 'Beggars Banquet'
Polly Paulusma
Whiskeytwon 'Strangers Almanac'
Weezer
Velvet Revolver
Beck 'Sea Changes'
Peter Frampton
Brian Eno
Clive Barnes
Beat Happening
Tom Petty 'Last DJ'
James Taylor 'October Road'
Dirty Three 'She Has No Strings Apollo'
Rick James
Nic Armstrong 'The Greatest White Liar'
Al Green
Trembling Blue Stars 'The Seven Autumn Flowers'
Rachael Yamagata
Willie Mason
Junior Wells
Joanna Newsom
Cowboy Junkies
Willard Grant Conspiracy
The Radio
Sufjan Stevens
Jape
Interpol
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aidanAdvanced Member Posts:638
11/30/2004 12:35 PM |
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Originally posted by Gar
I know that I started this topic off so thought I would reveal to anyone who is mildly interested the list of artists that I will be seeking out and spending my cash on the xmas:
Jonathan Richman
Gar, re: Jonathan Richman, I'd recommend the following if you want to listen to his stuff:
'I Must Be King'
'Action Packed'
...and some of his better albums, which are probably only available via d'internet: 'I'm So Confused','You Must Ask The Heart' and 'I Jonathan'. His 70s stuff leaves me cold: his 90s stuff is brilliant. New album is poor, though; reviewed it a while back.
...thanks for the list, lots of good ideas for stuff to check out.
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WickerBasic Member Posts:185
11/30/2004 1:04 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by Gar
I know that I started this topic off so thought I would reveal to anyone who is mildly interested the list of artists that I will be seeking out and spending my cash on the xmas:
The Stills
The Fall
Yardbirds
Juno Falls
The Troggs
Travelling Wilburys
Erin McKeown
Jonathan Richman
KT Tunstall
Gram Parsons
Ray LaMontagne
Archie Bronson Outfit
Rolling Stones 'Beggars Banquet'
Polly Paulusma
Whiskeytwon 'Strangers Almanac'
Weezer
Velvet Revolver
Beck 'Sea Changes'
Peter Frampton
Brian Eno
Clive Barnes
Beat Happening
Tom Petty 'Last DJ'
James Taylor 'October Road'
Dirty Three 'She Has No Strings Apollo'
Rick James
Nic Armstrong 'The Greatest White Liar'
Al Green
Trembling Blue Stars 'The Seven Autumn Flowers'
Rachael Yamagata
Willie Mason
Junior Wells
Joanna Newsom
Cowboy Junkies
Willard Grant Conspiracy
The Radio
Sufjan Stevens
Jape
Interpol
I hope you have a nice sizeable Christmas bonus to cover that list Gar
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AntistarAdvanced Member Posts:544
11/30/2004 2:34 PM |
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Clive Barnes?????!!!!???
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GarVeteran Member Posts:1676
11/30/2004 3:06 PM |
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Yep, Clive Barnes after reading Rev Jules' review on this site. Wicker, I'm broke as a joke at the moment but hopefully I will be coming into some cash over next few weeks. Most of them I will have to order in but I plan on getting them over the space of about a month. Aidan, cheers for all that. I have been hunting doen some of Richman's stuff but they all seem very dear at the mo. Is his solo stuff better than with The Modern Lovers?
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aidanAdvanced Member Posts:638
11/30/2004 3:36 PM |
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his solo stuff is exactly like the songs he plays in 'there's something about mary', so if you like those songs you should like his solo stuff. I saw 'I'm so confused' in the bargain racks of tower records above easons on o'connell street for less than a tenner; his other solo records are probably only available via internet.
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loserbrianNew Member Posts:46
11/30/2004 4:38 PM |
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Ryan adams is a genius if you havent allready listened your way through that stuff. Heartbreaker, Gold, Love is Hell 1 & 2 are good ones to start with.
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GarVeteran Member Posts:1676
11/30/2004 5:02 PM |
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Yeah I have all those Ryan Adams albums aswell as 'Demolition'. I also have an album that he and Jesse Malin did under the name of 'Finger'.
Aidan, again big thanks. I'll try get that bargain on Friday. Was actually in that Tower Recs today and wasn't impressed at all at the set-up.
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