I've been listening to the three albums I ordered non-stop for the past couple of days. I'm getting into them. A lot of the way that the singer phrases his lyrics reminds me of Morrisey with REM standing in as the backing band. Overall very cool though.
The two songs I'm digging the most so far is American English and Love will lead us from Lonlieness, but there are plenty of other songs that I enjoy. I still need like a week or two before I can really tell what stays with me.
I remember being floored when I first heard "American English" at Bonner Springs in 2003. I kept saying, "there's no way this song shouldn't be huge in America...no way". I still believe that today. There is an awesome studio acoustic version of "Love Steals Us From Lonlieness" that was released on something. I used to have it but now I can't find it anywhere. Anyone have that?
I have it. It was a b-side to one of the Warnings/Promises singles. I have all of their b-sides. I won't have time to put them up anywhere until after the Euro PJ tour-I'm going to all 5. If someone wants to PM me for the b-sides after the Euro tour, you're welcome to remind me.
I travelled with Idlewild on the 2003 PJ US tour, as they're my friends and know I love PJ. Backstage passes, met PJ, the works. Really good fun. I'll never forget the rain at Bonner Springs, I've never seen rain like it in my life! My missus worked some magic and somehow kept our PJ poster dry and safe. I'll never forget Release: Ed singing 'oh dear dad', then a crack of lightning in the sky and Ed saying 'Hi dad'-fucking brilliant. And Mc Cready fulling on his stomach during the Even Flow solo (slipped on the wet stage) and didn't miss a note. And Ed slamming the mic stand down on the stage after Go and storming off. Good times. The lads in Idlewild said that PJ were late taking the stage that night coz of the storm-they were debating whether to cancel their set. My friend Gav who used to play bass in Idlewild said: 'they're talking about a Tibet concert'-I explained that a girl got electrocuted during a storm during PJ's set at one of the Tibetan Freedom Concerts talking on her phone (struck by lightning). So there you go-PJ nearly didn't play that night in Bonner Springs. Bit of inside knowledge for you!
Wow! Very cool. That was a hell of a concert though and one hell of a experience. If you wouldn't mind when you get back I'd be very interested in the acoustic Love Steals Us From...
Here's a show I taped last year. Direct download via megaupload. It's a 'b-sides and rarities' gig, featuring b-sides and rarely played deep cuts from their albums. The quality's a bit rough, but it's a fabulous show:
2008 04 04: Byblos, Glasgow, Scotland
Recorded 3rd row in front of stage right onstage PA stacks.
Sony ECM 717 Stereo Mics-->Sony NH 900 MiniDisc-->CD Wave-->320kbps mp3.
My Pearl Jam shows: 1 in 1995, 2 in 1998, 20 in 2003, 13 in 2006, 3 in 2007, 8 in 2008, 5 in 2009, 4 in 2010, 5 in 2012. EV: 8 in 2011, 1 in 2012. Brad: 1 in 1998, 1 in 2002.
To all those yesterdays.... have you got any of their albums yet and what did you think?
Idlewild? Yes I own them all except for Captain, and really dug each piece as I recieved them. I tend to play Hope Is Important and Warnings/ Promises the most. Post Electric Blues took me the longest to get into, but I do dig it... 100 Broken Windows and The Remote Part I believe I just burned them out.
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Here's a show I taped last year. Direct download via megaupload. It's a 'b-sides and rarities' gig, featuring b-sides and rarely played deep cuts from their albums. The quality's a bit rough, but it's a fabulous show
Thanks for that. They're still growing on me, but they're doing it very quickly. As a matter of fact I think I need to order a couple of more of their disc's, just for research, ya know .
I think I need to order a couple of more of their disc's, just for research, ya know .
I think this is wise.
If anyone wants b-sides and shit, PM me to remind me after the European PJ tour. I'm doing all 5 shows and won't be home till whenever.
My Pearl Jam shows: 1 in 1995, 2 in 1998, 20 in 2003, 13 in 2006, 3 in 2007, 8 in 2008, 5 in 2009, 4 in 2010, 5 in 2012. EV: 8 in 2011, 1 in 2012. Brad: 1 in 1998, 1 in 2002.
Alright, I've had The Remote Part in my CD player non-stop for about 2 weeks straight. Now that I've had some time to really digest their music and live with it for a little while I think it's safe for me to say...
...I really love this band! The Remote Part is one of those few albums that I can listen to from start to finish. It's pure genius. How did I not hear about this band before now? Oh well, the important thing is I know of them now, and can enjoy them on a daily basis. Another cool thing is I've only got 3 of their CD's so far, so that means they've still got "new" music for me to explore.
A big thanks to everyone who reccomended them to me and gave me their opinion as to where to start with them and where to go from here.
"You Held The World In Your Arms", "A Modern Way Of Letting Go", "American English", "I Never Wanted", "(I Am) What I Am Not", and "Live In A Hiding Place", is like a grand slam of incredible songs. What a way to start out (and follow through) with an album. It remindes me of Ten - there are no songs that I skip, and after one song ends I feel like I want to play it again, but as I move to push the repeat button the begining chords of the next song rings out and I'm instantly hooked into that one.
Sorry to ramble on, but I've been looking for a new band to get in to for about 6 months, and after a few false starts I've finally found one. This is cause for celebration.
I am still wondering why they've got a bad rap around here though?
Glad you found this band now. They are probably my third favorite band. I know you don't have all the albums yet, but I highly recommend their b sides album and their live dvd. The dvd is fantastic and you won't take it out of your dvd player for a while, trust me. does anyone else have their dvd.
Saw them in Dublin last year. Top gig. New album is their best in a long time, especially the first half. First six songs are top. Hope they come back over here
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Saw them in Dublin last year. Top gig. New album is their best in a long time, especially the first half. First six songs are top. Hope they come back over here
They didn't play in Dublin last year. Last show in Dublin was in the Village, November 1st 2007. There's UK dates up for October by the way!
My Pearl Jam shows: 1 in 1995, 2 in 1998, 20 in 2003, 13 in 2006, 3 in 2007, 8 in 2008, 5 in 2009, 4 in 2010, 5 in 2012. EV: 8 in 2011, 1 in 2012. Brad: 1 in 1998, 1 in 2002.
The gig in London was week was fabulous. They played "100 Broken Windows" in order, as well as a bunch of other tunes. Second time I've seen them do that. Went out on the tiles with the lads after, and had to come back to Dublin the next day feeling like crap. Good craic though. It's good to catch up with people you don't see often and renew old ties.
My Pearl Jam shows: 1 in 1995, 2 in 1998, 20 in 2003, 13 in 2006, 3 in 2007, 8 in 2008, 5 in 2009, 4 in 2010, 5 in 2012. EV: 8 in 2011, 1 in 2012. Brad: 1 in 1998, 1 in 2002.
E. Lansing-98 Columbus-00,03,10 Detroit-00,03 (1&2),06, 14 Cleveland-03,06,10 Toledo-04, Grand Rapids-04,06 London-05, Toronto-05, Indianapolis 10, East Troy (1&2) 11, Chicago 13, Detroit 14
Ok, so I could've swore this band was breaking up due to not having a market anymore. Didn't Rod Jones post something like that maybe 7-8 months ago? Now I find they had some shows planned here for the U.S? Wow, this is great news. Love their albums. I have most of them. Not so hip on the newest one (probably one of my least favorites), but all of them I have is pretty good. Really like 100 Broken Windows. And how can you not like Low Light on Hope Is Important?
So now I'm drivin the bus- Kramer
You're batman!- George
Yeah...yeah...I AM batman!!- Kramer
Those comments were basically made because Idlewild did a 40 date UK tour for the last album, and the band felt that since no offers for UK/European summer festivals were coming in, they'd give it a break for a while, feeling that 40 gigs was enough for that album.
Their old label, EMI, decided to re-release 100 Broken Windows last month, being that it's 10 years old. The band have a good relationship with EMI, and like their first 'Best Of' album, got very involved with picking tracks for the bonus disc of rarities that accompanied the re-release of 100 Broken Windows. The band then decided that some shows were in order to help promote it. They booked half a dozen UK shows (3 were last week, the other 3 are next week), and the offer of the US dates arrived. They accepted the US dates, of which there were 8, if memory services, 2 being in LA and 2 in New York.
Rod Jones subsequently fractured his "collar bone" (his word), but I think it might be closer to the joint (shoulder) than the actual collar bone (clavicle). I say this because in London he was wearing a shoulder immobiliser, whose job is to do exactly what it says on the tin. He probably shouldn't have been playing guitar in an immobiliser in the UK dates, either. As a consequence of the fracture, the US dates were cancelled.
Hope this explains all.
My Pearl Jam shows: 1 in 1995, 2 in 1998, 20 in 2003, 13 in 2006, 3 in 2007, 8 in 2008, 5 in 2009, 4 in 2010, 5 in 2012. EV: 8 in 2011, 1 in 2012. Brad: 1 in 1998, 1 in 2002.
Now they appear to be on a proper hiatus. I'd imagine that if some semi-lucrative festival dates get offered this year, they'll do them, but Roddy is regarding himself as a solo artist for 2011.
My Pearl Jam shows: 1 in 1995, 2 in 1998, 20 in 2003, 13 in 2006, 3 in 2007, 8 in 2008, 5 in 2009, 4 in 2010, 5 in 2012. EV: 8 in 2011, 1 in 2012. Brad: 1 in 1998, 1 in 2002.
Definitely broken up. Roddy's continuing his solo thang though! Saw 2 shows recently-really, really good. Looking forward to the full band tour of Scotland in October/November. Yay!
My Pearl Jam shows: 1 in 1995, 2 in 1998, 20 in 2003, 13 in 2006, 3 in 2007, 8 in 2008, 5 in 2009, 4 in 2010, 5 in 2012. EV: 8 in 2011, 1 in 2012. Brad: 1 in 1998, 1 in 2002.
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Just wondering why, I honestly don't know.
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Wow! Very cool. That was a hell of a concert though and one hell of a experience. If you wouldn't mind when you get back I'd be very interested in the acoustic Love Steals Us From...
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2008 04 04: Byblos, Glasgow, Scotland
Recorded 3rd row in front of stage right onstage PA stacks.
Sony ECM 717 Stereo Mics-->Sony NH 900 MiniDisc-->CD Wave-->320kbps mp3.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KAGEC9BW
Idlewild? Yes I own them all except for Captain, and really dug each piece as I recieved them. I tend to play Hope Is Important and Warnings/ Promises the most. Post Electric Blues took me the longest to get into, but I do dig it... 100 Broken Windows and The Remote Part I believe I just burned them out.
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1) The Remote Part
2) 100 Broken Windows
3) Warnings/Promises
4) Post Electric Blues
5) Make A New World
6) Hope is Important
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Thanks for that. They're still growing on me, but they're doing it very quickly. As a matter of fact I think I need to order a couple of more of their disc's, just for research, ya know
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If anyone wants b-sides and shit, PM me to remind me after the European PJ tour. I'm doing all 5 shows and won't be home till whenever.
...I really love this band! The Remote Part is one of those few albums that I can listen to from start to finish. It's pure genius. How did I not hear about this band before now? Oh well, the important thing is I know of them now, and can enjoy them on a daily basis. Another cool thing is I've only got 3 of their CD's so far, so that means they've still got "new" music for me to explore.
A big thanks to everyone who reccomended them to me and gave me their opinion as to where to start with them and where to go from here.
"You Held The World In Your Arms", "A Modern Way Of Letting Go", "American English", "I Never Wanted", "(I Am) What I Am Not", and "Live In A Hiding Place", is like a grand slam of incredible songs. What a way to start out (and follow through) with an album. It remindes me of Ten - there are no songs that I skip, and after one song ends I feel like I want to play it again, but as I move to push the repeat button the begining chords of the next song rings out and I'm instantly hooked into that one.
Sorry to ramble on, but I've been looking for a new band to get in to for about 6 months, and after a few false starts I've finally found one. This is cause for celebration.
I am still wondering why they've got a bad rap around here though?
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Hipsters thinking anything "pop-rock"= crap. Idlewild are one hell of a band.
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The Point, Dublin 2006
Bercy, Paris September 11, 2006
ISS Dome, Dusseldorf, 2007
https://www.facebook.com/aghostwritersapology/
You're batman!- George
Yeah...yeah...I AM batman!!- Kramer
Their old label, EMI, decided to re-release 100 Broken Windows last month, being that it's 10 years old. The band have a good relationship with EMI, and like their first 'Best Of' album, got very involved with picking tracks for the bonus disc of rarities that accompanied the re-release of 100 Broken Windows. The band then decided that some shows were in order to help promote it. They booked half a dozen UK shows (3 were last week, the other 3 are next week), and the offer of the US dates arrived. They accepted the US dates, of which there were 8, if memory services, 2 being in LA and 2 in New York.
Rod Jones subsequently fractured his "collar bone" (his word), but I think it might be closer to the joint (shoulder) than the actual collar bone (clavicle). I say this because in London he was wearing a shoulder immobiliser, whose job is to do exactly what it says on the tin. He probably shouldn't have been playing guitar in an immobiliser in the UK dates, either. As a consequence of the fracture, the US dates were cancelled.
Hope this explains all.