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Deer Tick - where to start?

he.who.forgetshe.who.forgets Posts: 4,593
edited March 2011 in Other Music
So I've been a fan of Delta Spirit for a while now and Middle Brother has prompted me to check out Deer Tick. Really digging it and was wondering what I should start with if I purchase an album or two. Also interested to hear about the other Middle Brother member's band...is it Dawes???
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  • jshinjshin Posts: 1,759
    I started with Born on Flag Day, that and, Black Dirt Sessions are really solid albums...First thing I saw or heard from DT was a youtube video of John singing in someones kitchen. I was hooked right there....just started getting into Dawes..I'm pretty sure they only have one album out so far...but yeah, Born on Flag Day was a really good intro for me.
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  • chimpatchimpat Posts: 590
    Yeah, I'd start with Born On Flag Day.... great album. Love the DT stuff though, can't really go wrong with any of their albums.

    As for Dawes, they only have one album out, North Hills. Damn good album, love it. Their new album comes out this year, can't wait for that.
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  • LiftedLifted Posts: 1,836
    if you want to hear some deer tick, you could go look on amazon, read about their albums, listen to clips, maybe download an album. real easy, and when you research yourself, you will find that the results are usually better than getting your advice from someone who knows very little about what kind of music you are into if anything at all. that said, War Elephant is my favorite album from them. and they only have two official full length lps as far as i know, so there really isn't much to sort through.
  • mulva9mulva9 Posts: 417
    I'm a big fan of Black Dirt Sessions. And yes, Dawes is definitely worth checking out.
  • apirk72apirk72 Posts: 503
    Dawes is probably my favorite band of the 3. For Deer tick I like Born on Flag Day a lot, they have a few interesting 7" too. Deer Tick has a few Daytrotter sessions so you could check those out and see what you likem Dawes has a couple as well.
  • intodeepintodeep Posts: 7,228
    I like war elephant and born on flag day a lot.

    black dirt is cool too though.
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  • jshinjshin Posts: 1,759
    http://www.brooklynbowl.com/event-detai ... t_id=35339

    Here ya go..
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  • GmoneyGmoney Posts: 1,618
    saw deer tick, dawes and middle brother in chicago a few weeks ago... was one of the best shows ive EVER seen, deer tick rocked, so did middle brother, but for me, dawes stole the show. they were amazing! i have their first album, north hills, its great and they'll have a new one out soon...
    Further back and forth a wave will break on me, today...
  • helplessdancerhelplessdancer Posts: 5,272
    war elephant is what made me a fan
  • kasedougkasedoug Posts: 2,951
    Saw these guys open for Dr. Dog last year. Really liked them a lot. I have "Baltimore Blues No. 1" stuck in my head right now!
  • Cliffy6745Cliffy6745 Posts: 33,839
    kasedoug wrote:
    Saw these guys open for Dr. Dog last year. Really liked them a lot. I have "Baltimore Blues No. 1" stuck in my head right now!

    I went to see Dr. Dog last year only because of Deer Tick.

    Born on Flag Day and War Elephant are both great as someone else said.
  • helplessdancerhelplessdancer Posts: 5,272
    these guys are getting better and better. LOVE THEM
    the new songs went over amazingly
    hope is big
  • LukinFanLukinFan Posts: 29,050
    I wish Middle Brother would tour again
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  • The FixerThe Fixer Posts: 12,837
    deer tick on a boat in june in boston -- then they're opening for nathaniel rateliff the following night.  saw nathaniel ratelifff for the first time at the MMJ festival this March -- they KILLED it.
    making the trip up -- anyone else going?
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,351
    I saw them do an Elvis Costello album live at Brooklyn Bowl a few years back as I was there to see the opening band. I hate Elvis Costello so this show was not for me...
  • LukinFanLukinFan Posts: 29,050
    The Fixer said:
    deer tick on a boat in june in boston -- then they're opening for nathaniel rateliff the following night.  saw nathaniel ratelifff for the first time at the MMJ festival this March -- they KILLED it.
    making the trip up -- anyone else going?
    The Fixer said:
    deer tick on a boat in june in boston -- then they're opening for nathaniel rateliff the following night.  saw nathaniel ratelifff for the first time at the MMJ festival this March -- they KILLED it.
    making the trip up -- anyone else going?
    Deer Tick and Nathaniel Rateliff together?  Damn, what a show. I'm seeing NR Saturday night. 
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  • The FixerThe Fixer Posts: 12,837
    deer tick is one of the best bands out there right now.  saw them three consecutive nights earlier this month (twice in boston (the show on the boat was insane) and once in long island).  just found this online, highly recommended.  enjoy

    http://www.nyctaper.com/2018/06/deer-tick-june-9-2018-the-junction-long-beach-ny-brull-foundation-benefit/
  • The FixerThe Fixer Posts: 12,837
    tomorrow in baltimore
    sunday in philly

    new album is solid.  follows their double album last year, which is awesome.  they kill it live.  

    A lot of their songs may be related to cocaine, which I don't mind

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gKsCAokPZk
  • The FixerThe Fixer Posts: 12,837
    scored tix for the brooklyn show in december.  this new years run could be the last run for a while methinks.  I bet mccauley dips out and spends some time on side projects for a while.  would love a diamond rugs and/or middle brother revival.
  • Indifference71Indifference71 Posts: 14,843
    Boom! Playing a Saturday night in Chicago....so pumped to have shows to look forward to again.



  • drakeheuer14drakeheuer14 Posts: 4,467
    BIG BUMP FOR DEER TICK!

    Emotional Contracts is a great sunday morning spin. 

    I get to see them for the first time this October
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  • drakeheuer14drakeheuer14 Posts: 4,467
    is The Real Thing a perfect song? Damn near it, gives me chills
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  • Indifference71Indifference71 Posts: 14,843
    drakeheuer14 said:
    is The Real Thing a perfect song? Damn near it, gives me chills

    That's an incredible song.  Really enjoying the new album.  Finally going to see them live for the first time in November.  
  • ComeToTXComeToTX Posts: 7,794
    Seeing them again in a few weeks. Can’t wait. Their consistency is amazing. 
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • drakeheuer14drakeheuer14 Posts: 4,467
    I have no idea what to expect from a live show with them except that it will be great! Excited to experience it 
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    Well Atlanta was great! I posted the setlist in the setlist hunters thread if you are interested. Ashamed and The Real Thing were my highlights. Great energy, funny commentary, and sweet merch if you are into it.
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  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance Posts: 23,302
    Deervana. Would be cool if they released a cover album some day! 
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  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,351
    I went to see the opener for Deer Tick a while back at Brooklyn Bowl.  Heard good things about them.  They decide to play all of an Elvis Costello album. I am not a fan of Elvis Costello... We left.

    I know I need to give them another chance.
  • drakeheuer14drakeheuer14 Posts: 4,467
    Country Westerns surprised me! I enjoyed their set. Been meaning to listen to their studio stuff for a while. 
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  • ComeToTXComeToTX Posts: 7,794
    drakeheuer14 said:
    Country Westerns surprised me! I enjoyed their set. Been meaning to listen to their studio stuff for a while. 
    looking forward to seeing them open on saturday.  they sound like a mix of lucero and the hold steady to me.
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
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