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Portugal The Man

12345AGNST112345AGNST1 Posts: 4,906
edited June 2010 in Other Music
I just randomly stumbled upon this band randomly and immediately dug them. I had to post this just cuz they sound so damn good IMO.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUet9-UT ... re=related

The whole album is supposedly on youtube, so far the 3 songs I listened to are really fucking good.
5/28/06, 6/27/08, 10/28/09, 5/18/10, 5/21/10
8/7/08, 6/9/09
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  • restlesssoulrestlesssoul Posts: 6,951
    i've got censored colours, their last album, it is hit and miss, but it does sound like they have potential...

    I saw Portugal. The Man in seattle last november, they were headlining a gig and wintersleep was opening. It was a great show. They come off live well.
    Van '98, Sea I+II '00, Sea '01, Sea II '02, Van '03, Gorge, Van, Cal, Edm '05, Bos I+II, Phi I+II, DC, SF II+III, Port, Gorge I+II '06, DC, NY I+II '08, Sea I+II, Van, Ridge , LA III+IV' 09, Indy '10, Cal, Van '11, Lond, Van, Sea '13, Memphis '14, RRHOF '17, Sea I+II '18, Van I+II, Vegas I+II '24
  • Brisk.Brisk. Posts: 11,567
    Never in a million years would i ever think of seeing this band on this forum lol.

    I stumbled across them as i was looking for bands similar to At The Drive In and The Mars Volta, i listened to a few albums and they seemed okay.

    *EDIT* I got Portugal The Man and Satanic Satanist.
  • 12345AGNST112345AGNST1 Posts: 4,906
    this is some seriously fresh music. Easily the best new band I have ever heard. Anyone recommend a different album? Do they sell their CD's at Best Buy?
    5/28/06, 6/27/08, 10/28/09, 5/18/10, 5/21/10
    8/7/08, 6/9/09
  • Them-BonesThem-Bones Posts: 518
    Portugal is the only really good band that plays my hometown, real good music, plus they're really cool guys.
    "If my thoughts, dreams, could be seen, they'd probably put my head, in a guillotine, but it's alright ma, it's life and life only."
  • Stu42Stu42 Posts: 178
    just got my copy of the satanic satanist today (pre-ordered). bought it without having heard any of their music before, but this is seriously one of the best albums i've ever heard. I couldnt describe the music if i wanted to, but definately check it out. also, if the packaging for this album isn't the best i've ever seen, its certainly the most original
  • phatuciniphatucini Posts: 399
    My favourite Album by far is: Waiter: ''You Vultures!'' absolutely stunning record once you really "digested" it ... a real grower! :D
  • MFC9289MFC9289 Posts: 144
    saw them at bonnaroo....absolutely incredible. one of the best shows of the festival.

    album stuff not quite as stunning...but still quite good.
    Boston II 9/29/04, Bonnaroo 6/14/08, Mansfield II 6/30/08

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    He whispers pleasing words
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  • bedface cooper.bedface cooper. Posts: 193
    there I am, browsing the forums for the first time in ages, and I stumble over this thread... yay! :mrgreen:
    I love portugal. the man, I've just seen them twice in a row - I once saw them at my favourite club, "accidentally", and just completely fell for them! they're an amazing live band, and I think the new album is actually the prettiest thing I own :)
    Kids! Bringing about Armageddon can be dangerous. Do not attempt it in your own home.
  • 12345AGNST112345AGNST1 Posts: 4,906
    phatucini wrote:
    My favourite Album by far is: Waiter: ''You Vultures!'' absolutely stunning record once you really "digested" it ... a real grower! :D
    coolio.... do they sell them at Best Buy or am I gonna have to do the "illegalzz".
    5/28/06, 6/27/08, 10/28/09, 5/18/10, 5/21/10
    8/7/08, 6/9/09
  • bedface cooper.bedface cooper. Posts: 193
    PortugalTheMan wrote:
    Please don’t feel guilty about downloading. Download the album if you want to hear it in advance of the purchase and make sure you like it and in doing so keep in mind that some of our favorite records have been growers ;). Download the album if you have no idea who we are and a friend or respected music blog or magazine recommend it. Download the album if you live in a place where shipping will end up costing you more than the record (We don’t have distribution everywhere.). Download if you honestly don’t have the money, we understand the times.

    Downloading is the main reason we have people out at shows. It is obvious by the falling sales numbers and the growing attendance. Bands know and understand this. The only thing that we ask of you as downloaders is to do your part. Spread the love. If you downloaded the album give the record to ten friends, or even strangers for that matter, that don’t know the band with the same request of them to purchase if they like it and to pass it along to ten more. Imagine what we could do with that. Really. Twitter your thoughts on the album or write your own blogs about it (good or bad), we love feedback! Comment on other sites album reviews and let them know you are out there. Get people out to shows with you…

    http://portugaltheman.net/news/the-leak/

    http://portugaltheman.net/news/the-leak ... he-review/
    Kids! Bringing about Armageddon can be dangerous. Do not attempt it in your own home.
  • 12345AGNST112345AGNST1 Posts: 4,906
    bedface cooper. wrote:
    PortugalTheMan wrote:
    Please don’t feel guilty about downloading. Download the album if you want to hear it in advance of the purchase and make sure you like it and in doing so keep in mind that some of our favorite records have been growers ;). Download the album if you have no idea who we are and a friend or respected music blog or magazine recommend it. Download the album if you live in a place where shipping will end up costing you more than the record (We don’t have distribution everywhere.). Download if you honestly don’t have the money, we understand the times.

    Downloading is the main reason we have people out at shows. It is obvious by the falling sales numbers and the growing attendance. Bands know and understand this. The only thing that we ask of you as downloaders is to do your part. Spread the love. If you downloaded the album give the record to ten friends, or even strangers for that matter, that don’t know the band with the same request of them to purchase if they like it and to pass it along to ten more. Imagine what we could do with that. Really. Twitter your thoughts on the album or write your own blogs about it (good or bad), we love feedback! Comment on other sites album reviews and let them know you are out there. Get people out to shows with you…

    http://portugaltheman.net/news/the-leak/

    http://portugaltheman.net/news/the-leak ... he-review/

    What a fucking cool band!
    5/28/06, 6/27/08, 10/28/09, 5/18/10, 5/21/10
    8/7/08, 6/9/09
  • bedface cooper.bedface cooper. Posts: 193
    and if you happen to fall for them, please consider this: http://portugaltheman.net/news/new-item-in-store/
    you can also keep all 5 and get em framed in different ways :mrgreen: if you're in the US, it might be actually worth it - being from Europe, shipping costs explode...
    Kids! Bringing about Armageddon can be dangerous. Do not attempt it in your own home.
  • restlesssoulrestlesssoul Posts: 6,951
    you guys were right, satanic is pretty cool. i bought tickets to see them Sept 16 here in vancouver....should be a good time!
    Van '98, Sea I+II '00, Sea '01, Sea II '02, Van '03, Gorge, Van, Cal, Edm '05, Bos I+II, Phi I+II, DC, SF II+III, Port, Gorge I+II '06, DC, NY I+II '08, Sea I+II, Van, Ridge , LA III+IV' 09, Indy '10, Cal, Van '11, Lond, Van, Sea '13, Memphis '14, RRHOF '17, Sea I+II '18, Van I+II, Vegas I+II '24
  • jimed14jimed14 Posts: 9,488
    I have some down time between Street Sweeper Social Club and TV on the Radio this weekend at outside Lands, and these guys are right in the middle of that time, so, gonna check them out on Saturday.
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  • restlesssoulrestlesssoul Posts: 6,951
    anyone think this is on the greatest albums to come out this year or even in the last couple? im just loving it...two straight weeks of it...such a great sound
    Van '98, Sea I+II '00, Sea '01, Sea II '02, Van '03, Gorge, Van, Cal, Edm '05, Bos I+II, Phi I+II, DC, SF II+III, Port, Gorge I+II '06, DC, NY I+II '08, Sea I+II, Van, Ridge , LA III+IV' 09, Indy '10, Cal, Van '11, Lond, Van, Sea '13, Memphis '14, RRHOF '17, Sea I+II '18, Van I+II, Vegas I+II '24
  • Stu42Stu42 Posts: 178
    i second that, its easily my best of the year, and probably a lot longer then that. i've played it obsseviely since i got it and its still getting better
  • 12345AGNST112345AGNST1 Posts: 4,906
    I really like censored colors and waiter but I have to say Satan is what drew me. that album is so amazing. All of the songs are just fresh and groove so well.
    5/28/06, 6/27/08, 10/28/09, 5/18/10, 5/21/10
    8/7/08, 6/9/09
  • restlesssoulrestlesssoul Posts: 6,951
    just heading out the door to see them. gonna try and get HOME on vid...if they play it...should be a great time
    full review later.
    Van '98, Sea I+II '00, Sea '01, Sea II '02, Van '03, Gorge, Van, Cal, Edm '05, Bos I+II, Phi I+II, DC, SF II+III, Port, Gorge I+II '06, DC, NY I+II '08, Sea I+II, Van, Ridge , LA III+IV' 09, Indy '10, Cal, Van '11, Lond, Van, Sea '13, Memphis '14, RRHOF '17, Sea I+II '18, Van I+II, Vegas I+II '24
  • pirlo21pirlo21 Posts: 534
    Only got into these guys about a year ago, when I bought 'Satanic Satanist' on the off chance after seeing the band mentioned here from time to time.

    Boy, am I glad I took the chance!!! Absolutely loving their stuff! You half think you've heard it somewhere before, but then you think it's the most innovative, original thing EVER!!
    They may lean heavily on their influences, but they make it sound highly unique.

    Really difficult to pick my best album of their, each is so different.

    Hopefully gonna catch them play this summer. Anyone seen them recently, what kind of show do they put on?!
    Cymru Am Byth

    PJ albums, at the moment!! -
    1,Vs 2,Vitalogy 3,No Code 4,Yield 5,Ten 6,Backspacer, 7Pearl Jam 8,Binaural 9,Riot Act.
  • samjamsamjam New York Posts: 9,283
    Absolutely love Portugal. The Man!
    Heads up for anyone else in the NYC area: they are playing a free show at Governor's Island on 7/3, along with Alberta Cross-- so I hope to see them then!
    http://bowerypresents.com/event/4772
    "Sometimes you find yourself having to put all your faith in no faith."
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  • 12345AGNST112345AGNST1 Posts: 4,906
    samjam wrote:
    Absolutely love Portugal. The Man!
    Heads up for anyone else in the NYC area: they are playing a free show at Governor's Island on 7/3, along with Alberta Cross-- so I hope to see them then!
    http://bowerypresents.com/event/4772

    FUCK YEA

    I am SO going there!

    BTW, anyone have their new album American Ghetto?
    5/28/06, 6/27/08, 10/28/09, 5/18/10, 5/21/10
    8/7/08, 6/9/09
  • pirlo21pirlo21 Posts: 534
    Yeah,love American Ghetto. Kinda sums these guys up really! I mean,how would you describe the sound to someone who's never heard the band before?!! Melodic indie rock,over hip-hop beats?!! Smashingly refreshing band.
    Cymru Am Byth

    PJ albums, at the moment!! -
    1,Vs 2,Vitalogy 3,No Code 4,Yield 5,Ten 6,Backspacer, 7Pearl Jam 8,Binaural 9,Riot Act.
  • 12345AGNST112345AGNST1 Posts: 4,906
    thats exactly it. or psychadelic music over hip hop grooves. Atleast thats what I thought Satanic satanist sounded like.
    5/28/06, 6/27/08, 10/28/09, 5/18/10, 5/21/10
    8/7/08, 6/9/09
  • he.who.forgetshe.who.forgets Posts: 4,593
    I had to chime in on this one. I'm all for creativity and artistic expression, but am I the only one that thinks the CD packaging of the Satanic Satanist is ridiculous! Took me like 30 seconds to even find the CD. Absolutely love the music though :)
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