there are a few live shows in bars that stand out for me...our lady peace and i mother earth together back around '96 ?...gord downie's solo show in halifax 2003...blue rodeo in halifax, 2003?
SCARCE is up there with THE best live show i have ever seen in a bar...the album is unbelievable...and hardly a person has heard of them...they were from rhode island, and only around for one album, unfortunately...
Artist: the heelwalkers
Essential Album: the heelwalkers
Why I Like Them:
balls out rock & roll...sex, porn, drugs, women, drugs, booze, women and more booze...like an ugly bastard child of motorhead and ac dc, and they are from halifax! if you like the hellacopters from sweden, you'll like the heelwalkers.
...notorious for live shows where they end up in underwear, often animal themed underwear...once saw them dress up in sombreros and moustaches and play the entire show without speaking a word of english...excpet the tune lyrics of course...always drunk off their arses. the maritimes' funniest and raunchiest hard rock export ever!
i remember they once got an album review that said the album was "a big pile of steaming horseshit"...they were quite proud of that one!, and had plans to put the review on a t-shirt...then they broke up shortly thereafter...
Artist: Café Tacuba
Albums: "Ré", "Cuatro Caminos".
One of, if not the, greatest band in Mexican history. Second, they're not only from my country, they're from my neighbourhood. I've had the pleasure of frequently running into them at the movies, restaurants, etc. On a frequent basis, great guys who've been playing great music for the last 16 years.
i know that 'no controles' song, but i believe is in another album. and what about 'molotov', do you like them?
'Go easy, step lightly, stay free!'
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yes it is! my sister sent it to me in the mail from the UK as a suprise gift... and it was awesome...
not very well known here in Canada....
Cannonball, Blower's Daughter, and Amie are my favorites...
They’re my favourites too and cold water… I love O. ‘O’ has been in the charts here for about a million years now, lol.
You’d really like Josh Ritter if you like Damien Rice – they’re pretty similar. Or the Devlins – they also had a song in Closer, during the lapdance scene. Not one of their best but it’s ok. I sent evenkat one of their cd’s and she absolutely loves it. She’s had people asking about it too. It’s very easy listening, kinda U2 lite, but he’s got a much nicer voice than Bono.
The Astoria??? Orgazmic!
Verona??? it's all surmountable
Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
Wembley? We all believe!
Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
Chicago 07? And love
What a different life
Had I not found this love with you
Artist: The Mars Volta
Album: Deloused In The Comatorium
Why: An energy I have missed for a very long time in rock and roll. This is a package band that can play salsa, hard rock and jazz all in one song... with a guitarist that blows your mind, singer that can tear it up, drummer that is the best i've seen in a long time and a bass that rumbles the earth.. not to mention other percussionists and sax players etc.. this band is the shit if you like your music long but full of life and colour with a touch psychedelic.. they played for 2.5 hours straight when i saw them live...
Artist: Sigur Ros
Album: Agaetis Byrjun
Why: angelic vocalist and a bunch of musicians that create soundscapes that can take you away into your own little world... whether you wanna feel like a child again and be free and happy or cry alone in your bedroom to clear your soul...
These are my favourite bands of the last couple years
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"It is I, with the empty bladder!"
They’re my favourites too and cold water… I love O. ‘O’ has been in the charts here for about a million years now, lol.
You’d really like Josh Ritter if you like Damien Rice – they’re pretty similar. Or the Devlins – they also had a song in Closer, during the lapdance scene. Not one of their best but it’s ok. I sent evenkat one of their cd’s and she absolutely loves it. She’s had people asking about it too. It’s very easy listening, kinda U2 lite, but he’s got a much nicer voice than Bono.
Yep Damien Rice has been around a while... if you like Damien Rice, JOsh Ritter, etc.... GET RAY LAMONTAGNE!
"If she don't love me no more, i know her sister will" Jimi Hendrix
Yep Damien Rice has been around a while... if you like Damien Rice, JOsh Ritter, etc.... GET RAY LAMONTAGNE!
Never heard of him - where's he from?
The Astoria??? Orgazmic!
Verona??? it's all surmountable
Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
Wembley? We all believe!
Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
Chicago 07? And love
What a different life
Had I not found this love with you
Artist: The Mars Volta
Album: Deloused In The Comatorium
Why: An energy I have missed for a very long time in rock and roll. This is a package band that can play salsa, hard rock and jazz all in one song... with a guitarist that blows your mind, singer that can tear it up, drummer that is the best i've seen in a long time and a bass that rumbles the earth.. not to mention other percussionists and sax players etc.. this band is the shit if you like your music long but full of life and colour with a touch psychedelic.. they played for 2.5 hours straight when i saw them live...
Artist: Sigur Ros
Album: Agaetis Byrjun
Why: angelic vocalist and a bunch of musicians that create soundscapes that can take you away into your own little world... whether you wanna feel like a child again and be free and happy or cry alone in your bedroom to clear your soul...
These are my favourite bands of the last couple years
Oh god yes! The Mars Volta are an amazing band, and you have to see them live to truly appreciate this. Second band I ever saw, and they blew me away. Only seen them once since then, but I want to see them again.
Can't wait for a new album. Frances The Mute was also a fantastic album, but nothing compares to DeLoused In The Comatorium.
~AKA Dave-of-the-dead~
I don't wanna think, I wanna feel
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Why? After leaving the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Billy put together his own fusion group and put out his first solo album. Want to hear fusion jazz at its best? Look no further. Billy's first album as a solo artist paid hommage to his fusion roots at the same time paving a new direction. The light funk and smooth/space jazz directions he would go in the future weren't part of the picture yet. This disc is pure fusion jazz ripping. Billy owns the drums, and Tommy Bolin (RIP: died too early) rips it up something fierce on guitar. Listen to "Quadrant 4" and tell me Billy Cobham isn't king of all things drums. I dare you.
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Typo Man: "Thanks kidz, but remembir, stay in skool!"
Love that album! Thanks for the reminder to go and listen to that one again.
My suggestion is as follows->
Artist: Jack Logan
Album: Bulk
Why: He is a friend of Peter Buck of REM and he felt that Jack's music should be heard. One thing lead to another and a record company got a hold of some of Jack's music. And for once they decided not to change a thing and I am so glad of that! They sifted through 600 recordings spanning through 1979-1993 on 4-track cassettes and 4,8, and 16 track reel to reel to put 42 songs on this masterpiece of a double disc! From the first track "Fuck Everything" to the last "Town Crier" this album is just amazing. If you have any trouble finding this disc, PM me and I will see what I can do for you.
yeah you holly mcnarland freaks, !!! i like her too.,....
i was working somewhere once and this girl came in and i said "has anyone every told you you look like holly mcnarland?" and she said "yes because im her", and i was all like "wow" and shes like "yup!" and i said "well cool, i love STUFF , when s a new album coming out?" she said, "soon" anyways i gave her her sub and she wanted to pay with debit and it came up
INSUFFICENT FUNDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
how embarrasing for her....oh well i still met her! i just gave her the sub if she sang the "i wanna die in water" sing a long chorus part and she did and she got the sub and was on her way!!!!
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they f*(^ckin rock.. one of the best bands I have ever heard in a very very long time. Just heard them at a bar in Invermere BC last weekend.. bought their cd and LOVE it.. you can go to their website kentmcalister.com and download some songs.. it's like oldschool country rock.. a really cool sound.
They have played the Ship and Anchor in Calgary too..
you should really catch them..
yeah you holly mcnarland freaks, !!! i like her too.,....
i was working somewhere once and this girl came in and i said "has anyone every told you you look like holly mcnarland?" and she said "yes because im her", and i was all like "wow" and shes like "yup!" and i said "well cool, i love STUFF , when s a new album coming out?" she said, "soon" anyways i gave her her sub and she wanted to pay with debit and it came up
INSUFFICENT FUNDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
how embarrasing for her....oh well i still met her! i just gave her the sub if she sang the "i wanna die in water" sing a long chorus part and she did and she got the sub and was on her way!!!!
LMAO!! oh dear!! Holly had to sing for her sub?????
Some great Canadian artists just don't make enough dough!!
i crouch beneath the boat, i learn to swim, soon i'll have fins, i wanna die in water...
so beautiful...
~~*~~ ...i surfaced and all of my being was enlightend... ~~*~~
Why I Like Them: I really don't know how to describe them, but i've heard the term folk/punk thrown around a few times (if that's possible). They were a very popular band in the 90's that seem to have dissappeared into obscurity, but who are still around and touring. They even have their own festival.
Anyway, WHY I like them. Their music has such a positive attitude and a great message aswell. In a time where there is a lot of music without meaning, they mean a lot to me. The phrase "There's only one way of life, and that's your own" will always remain with me.
when to see them last night in cleethorpes and it was a great night
" Theres only one way of life and thats your own. "
I know alot of awesome bands that can be found on purevolume.
- Seven Day Sacrifice- christain hardcore.they rock.hard.
- Meriwether- absolutley amazing.you HAVE to check them out.
-Straight Outta Junior High- mostly rock.but a few covers.their hillarious! def make you laugh.
-Sigour Ros- porbably herd of them but still amazing.
All of them are on purevolume.com.
check em out.
message me let me know what you think of them
Artist:Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Essential album: The Magic Flute
Why:Everyone should hear the aria of the Queen Of The NIght,
the range for singers is absolutely amazing.
A whisper and a thrill
A whisper and a chill
adv2005
"Why do I bother?"
The 11th Commandment.
"Whatever"
PETITION TO STOP THE BAN OF SMOKING IN BARS IN THE UNITED STATES....Anyone?
Well, though I could go on like for ages on this, first thing that comes to mind is one of my latest orders...
Artist: Mclusky
Essential Album: Do Dallas
Why I Like Them: Because they make me forget about The Strokes, The White Stripes, The Hives and all those bands that came out in recent years as so-called "rock saviours". First rock doesn't need anyone to save it, and second this band is really exciting, they have some of the wildest and more in your face approaches to rock music. Though they're a basic trio of bass/guitar/drums (and vocals, of course), sometimes they remind me of an industrial band, love their totally insane attitude. Yeah, they have a lot of Pixies influence, but actually who doesn't,. Their lyrics are something apart, witty and ironic towards the whole rock posse, such like "my band is better than your band, sing it, we have more songs than a song convention" or just look at the titles in "Do Dallas": "Fuck This Band", "The World Loves Us and Is Our Bitch", they don't take anything serious starting for themselves, I like that attitude. The vocals are completely frentic, the result of all that always gets me on a great mood... is time not to save rock, but to laugh at all the stupid things it has generated. Unfortunately since last year this group doesn't exist anymore. You can also get "Mcluskyism" an anthology released barely a few days ago. By the way, I found out about this band thanks to a member of this board that, it seems, doesn't come round here anymore. Great music for not so great times.
Stone: Thanks for the pick and the night of complicity, you rock!
-The crazy guy with the Ramones t-shirt.
Mexico C. 12/10/05.
"There is a rose that I want to live for
although, God knows, I may not have met her"
-J. Strummer
"And you'll never know just how dark this screen could be"
Artist: Café Tacuba
Albums: "Ré", "Cuatro Caminos".
One of, if not the, greatest band in Mexican history. Second, they're not only from my country, they're from my neighbourhood. I've had the pleasure of frequently running into them at the movies, restaurants, etc. On a frequent basis, great guys who've been playing great music for the last 16 years.
Artist: La Maldita Vecindad y Los Hijos del Quinto Patio
Album: "El Circo"
One of the great albums of the 90's, bar none, a little band from Mexico who impressed every critic worldwide with this release.
Just thought it'd be wise to point out the best band working in Mexico at the moment is called Austin TV, they play instrumentals, sort of like Mogwai but not as dense or dark. They've developed their own personality. I'll keep my comments on the two bands above, 'cause is not my intention to hurt any sensibilities. And other good one is Niña, kind of like more poppy but with a wide musical scope that goes from techno to sort of punk things.
Stone: Thanks for the pick and the night of complicity, you rock!
-The crazy guy with the Ramones t-shirt.
Mexico C. 12/10/05.
"There is a rose that I want to live for
although, God knows, I may not have met her"
-J. Strummer
"And you'll never know just how dark this screen could be"
Why I Like Them: This record is like the poppier British version of Pet Sounds that no one heard. Also find the b-side "Walking In The Sun" if you're into good songs.
Rather be forgotten than remembered for giving in.
Dallas 07/05/1998
Why I Like Them: I really don't know how to describe them, but i've heard the term folk/punk thrown around a few times (if that's possible). They were a very popular band in the 90's that seem to have dissappeared into obscurity, but who are still around and touring. They even have their own festival.
Anyway, WHY I like them. Their music has such a positive attitude and a great message aswell. In a time where there is a lot of music without meaning, they mean a lot to me. The phrase "There's only one way of life, and that's your own" will always remain with me.
I absolutely flipping love that song, and the Levellers. Where are they? Are they still good?
'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'
Well, though I could go on like for ages on this, first thing that comes to mind is one of my latest orders...
Artist: Mclusky
Essential Album: Do Dallas
Why I Like Them: Because they make me forget about The Strokes, The White Stripes, The Hives and all those bands that came out in recent years as so-called "rock saviours". First rock doesn't need anyone to save it, and second this band is really exciting, they have some of the wildest and more in your face approaches to rock music. Though they're a basic trio of bass/guitar/drums (and vocals, of course), sometimes they remind me of an industrial band, love their totally insane attitude. Yeah, they have a lot of Pixies influence, but actually who doesn't,. Their lyrics are something apart, witty and ironic towards the whole rock posse, such like "my band is better than your band, sing it, we have more songs than a song convention" or just look at the titles in "Do Dallas": "Fuck This Band", "The World Loves Us and Is Our Bitch", they don't take anything serious starting for themselves, I like that attitude. The vocals are completely frentic, the result of all that always gets me on a great mood... is time not to save rock, but to laugh at all the stupid things it has generated. Unfortunately since last year this group doesn't exist anymore. You can also get "Mcluskyism" an anthology released barely a few days ago. By the way, I found out about this band thanks to a member of this board that, it seems, doesn't come round here anymore. Great music for not so great times.
Alan is a cowboy killer!
"What’s Orphans? I don’t know. Orphans is a dead end kid driving a coffin with big tires across the Ohio River wearing welding goggles and a wife beater with a lit firecracker in his ear." - Tom Waits
I absolutely flipping love that song, and the Levellers. Where are they? Are they still good?
They are still around. Released a new album this year called Truth and Lies, I think. Still a good band, who tour continuosly, and they have their own Beautiful Days Festival this summer aswell. I have yet to see them live, but I would love to, as i'm sure they'd still put on a great show. If they are in your area...check them out!
~AKA Dave-of-the-dead~
I don't wanna think, I wanna feel
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Essential Album : Dowsing Anemone With Copper Tongue.
Why I Like Them : Post-rock meets metal meets classical. The vocals go from whispers to operatic shrieks, the guitars go from barely audible to brutal riffs, the scratchy violins and jazzy trumpet and piano add more drama and dissonance. It might sound pretentious if it wasn't so breath-taking and emotionally engaging.
"Reality continues to ruin my life." - Calvin & Hobbes.
Oh god yes! The Mars Volta are an amazing band, and you have to see them live to truly appreciate this. Second band I ever saw, and they blew me away. Only seen them once since then, but I want to see them again.
Can't wait for a new album. Frances The Mute was also a fantastic album, but nothing compares to DeLoused In The Comatorium.
oh yes. i've seen the mars volta three times now. and with each viewing they just expand my mind more. in january their drummer was the most amazing thing i had ever seen live.
do you have scabdates??
the butterfly effect
essential album is actually their only album. begins here
they have another coming out this week called imago
they are heavy, melodic and if you want a band that can hit you right in the chest and leave you a little winded. then TBE are for you. they're a four piece from brisbane, queensland. the first time i saw them live, the lead singer, clint had this blue stripe painted down the front of him from the top of his head down his bare torso to the waist of his pants. so if closing your eyes, headbanging and getting lost in the music is for you then listen to tbe.
hear my name
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
i just need to say
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...and holly's "sour pie" and live disc Ep too...fantastic stuff! always good on the call with holly, ceg!
I gotta get Sour Pie when i'm at the record store next time.... I always forget....
some songs from "Live Stuff" were recorded at the show I was at at the Phoenix in Toronto.... i'm prety sure you can hear me singin' !
Essential Album: deadsexy (only album)
Why I Like Them:
there are a few live shows in bars that stand out for me...our lady peace and i mother earth together back around '96 ?...gord downie's solo show in halifax 2003...blue rodeo in halifax, 2003?
SCARCE is up there with THE best live show i have ever seen in a bar...the album is unbelievable...and hardly a person has heard of them...they were from rhode island, and only around for one album, unfortunately...
Artist: the heelwalkers
Essential Album: the heelwalkers
Why I Like Them:
balls out rock & roll...sex, porn, drugs, women, drugs, booze, women and more booze...like an ugly bastard child of motorhead and ac dc, and they are from halifax! if you like the hellacopters from sweden, you'll like the heelwalkers.
...notorious for live shows where they end up in underwear, often animal themed underwear...once saw them dress up in sombreros and moustaches and play the entire show without speaking a word of english...excpet the tune lyrics of course...always drunk off their arses. the maritimes' funniest and raunchiest hard rock export ever!
i remember they once got an album review that said the album was "a big pile of steaming horseshit"...they were quite proud of that one!, and had plans to put the review on a t-shirt...then they broke up shortly thereafter...
no way! that's awesome! she sounds awesome on that one...maybe it's your backing vocals, eh?
sour pie is very indie...love it!
that's right, baby!
i just thought of another one that some people from the board may not have tried:
Diana Krall "Love Scenes"
ok, i know she's married to Elvis Costello now, and sells Chryslers on TV... but she used to be a cool jazz singer!
i like it because my room mate used to pretend to do strip teases to "Peel Me A Grape"....
ahhhh.... university days....
i know that 'no controles' song, but i believe is in another album. and what about 'molotov', do you like them?
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'Too many people on this earth. We need a new plague.' - Dwight Schrute
You’d really like Josh Ritter if you like Damien Rice – they’re pretty similar. Or the Devlins – they also had a song in Closer, during the lapdance scene. Not one of their best but it’s ok. I sent evenkat one of their cd’s and she absolutely loves it. She’s had people asking about it too. It’s very easy listening, kinda U2 lite, but he’s got a much nicer voice than Bono.
Verona??? it's all surmountable
Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
Wembley? We all believe!
Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
Chicago 07? And love
What a different life
Had I not found this love with you
Album: Deloused In The Comatorium
Why: An energy I have missed for a very long time in rock and roll. This is a package band that can play salsa, hard rock and jazz all in one song... with a guitarist that blows your mind, singer that can tear it up, drummer that is the best i've seen in a long time and a bass that rumbles the earth.. not to mention other percussionists and sax players etc.. this band is the shit if you like your music long but full of life and colour with a touch psychedelic.. they played for 2.5 hours straight when i saw them live...
Artist: Sigur Ros
Album: Agaetis Byrjun
Why: angelic vocalist and a bunch of musicians that create soundscapes that can take you away into your own little world... whether you wanna feel like a child again and be free and happy or cry alone in your bedroom to clear your soul...
These are my favourite bands of the last couple years
"It is I, with the empty bladder!"
www.nowalletevolution.com
Yep Damien Rice has been around a while... if you like Damien Rice, JOsh Ritter, etc.... GET RAY LAMONTAGNE!
Never heard of him - where's he from?
Verona??? it's all surmountable
Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
Wembley? We all believe!
Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
Chicago 07? And love
What a different life
Had I not found this love with you
Oh god yes! The Mars Volta are an amazing band, and you have to see them live to truly appreciate this. Second band I ever saw, and they blew me away. Only seen them once since then, but I want to see them again.
Can't wait for a new album. Frances The Mute was also a fantastic album, but nothing compares to DeLoused In The Comatorium.
I don't wanna think, I wanna feel
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Album: Spectrum
Why? After leaving the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Billy put together his own fusion group and put out his first solo album. Want to hear fusion jazz at its best? Look no further. Billy's first album as a solo artist paid hommage to his fusion roots at the same time paving a new direction. The light funk and smooth/space jazz directions he would go in the future weren't part of the picture yet. This disc is pure fusion jazz ripping. Billy owns the drums, and Tommy Bolin (RIP: died too early) rips it up something fierce on guitar. Listen to "Quadrant 4" and tell me Billy Cobham isn't king of all things drums. I dare you.
Typo Man: "Thanks kidz, but remembir, stay in skool!"
My suggestion is as follows->
Artist: Jack Logan
Album: Bulk
Why: He is a friend of Peter Buck of REM and he felt that Jack's music should be heard. One thing lead to another and a record company got a hold of some of Jack's music. And for once they decided not to change a thing and I am so glad of that! They sifted through 600 recordings spanning through 1979-1993 on 4-track cassettes and 4,8, and 16 track reel to reel to put 42 songs on this masterpiece of a double disc! From the first track "Fuck Everything" to the last "Town Crier" this album is just amazing. If you have any trouble finding this disc, PM me and I will see what I can do for you.
You owe it to yourself to atleast give it a listen on amazon or something
http://www.raylamontagne.com/
i was working somewhere once and this girl came in and i said "has anyone every told you you look like holly mcnarland?" and she said "yes because im her", and i was all like "wow" and shes like "yup!" and i said "well cool, i love STUFF , when s a new album coming out?" she said, "soon" anyways i gave her her sub and she wanted to pay with debit and it came up
INSUFFICENT FUNDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
how embarrasing for her....oh well i still met her! i just gave her the sub if she sang the "i wanna die in water" sing a long chorus part and she did and she got the sub and was on her way!!!!
they f*(^ckin rock.. one of the best bands I have ever heard in a very very long time. Just heard them at a bar in Invermere BC last weekend.. bought their cd and LOVE it.. you can go to their website kentmcalister.com and download some songs.. it's like oldschool country rock.. a really cool sound.
They have played the Ship and Anchor in Calgary too..
you should really catch them..
LMAO!! oh dear!! Holly had to sing for her sub?????
Some great Canadian artists just don't make enough dough!!
i crouch beneath the boat, i learn to swim, soon i'll have fins, i wanna die in water...
so beautiful...
when to see them last night in cleethorpes and it was a great night
- Seven Day Sacrifice- christain hardcore.they rock.hard.
- Meriwether- absolutley amazing.you HAVE to check them out.
-Straight Outta Junior High- mostly rock.but a few covers.their hillarious! def make you laugh.
-Sigour Ros- porbably herd of them but still amazing.
All of them are on purevolume.com.
check em out.
message me let me know what you think of them
Essential album: The Magic Flute
Why:Everyone should hear the aria of the Queen Of The NIght,
the range for singers is absolutely amazing.
A whisper and a chill
adv2005
"Why do I bother?"
The 11th Commandment.
"Whatever"
PETITION TO STOP THE BAN OF SMOKING IN BARS IN THE UNITED STATES....Anyone?
DAMN YOU! I bet they were. I have yet to see them, as I know no one else who is a fan.
See you're from the happenin' county of Lincolnshire also, good stuff.
I don't wanna think, I wanna feel
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London 18/06/07 Dusseldorf 21/06/07 Copenhagen 26/06/07 Nijmegen 28/06/07
Essential Album: puzzle
Why I Like Them: they hit in 1992, are still around.
california three piece...great vocals
never made a bad record.....great live band, they can really jam.......
http://www.myspace.com/brain_of_c
Artist: Mclusky
Essential Album: Do Dallas
Why I Like Them: Because they make me forget about The Strokes, The White Stripes, The Hives and all those bands that came out in recent years as so-called "rock saviours". First rock doesn't need anyone to save it, and second this band is really exciting, they have some of the wildest and more in your face approaches to rock music. Though they're a basic trio of bass/guitar/drums (and vocals, of course), sometimes they remind me of an industrial band, love their totally insane attitude. Yeah, they have a lot of Pixies influence, but actually who doesn't,. Their lyrics are something apart, witty and ironic towards the whole rock posse, such like "my band is better than your band, sing it, we have more songs than a song convention" or just look at the titles in "Do Dallas": "Fuck This Band", "The World Loves Us and Is Our Bitch", they don't take anything serious starting for themselves, I like that attitude. The vocals are completely frentic, the result of all that always gets me on a great mood... is time not to save rock, but to laugh at all the stupid things it has generated. Unfortunately since last year this group doesn't exist anymore. You can also get "Mcluskyism" an anthology released barely a few days ago. By the way, I found out about this band thanks to a member of this board that, it seems, doesn't come round here anymore. Great music for not so great times.
-The crazy guy with the Ramones t-shirt.
Mexico C. 12/10/05.
"There is a rose that I want to live for
although, God knows, I may not have met her"
-J. Strummer
"And you'll never know just how dark this screen could be"
Just thought it'd be wise to point out the best band working in Mexico at the moment is called Austin TV, they play instrumentals, sort of like Mogwai but not as dense or dark. They've developed their own personality. I'll keep my comments on the two bands above, 'cause is not my intention to hurt any sensibilities. And other good one is Niña, kind of like more poppy but with a wide musical scope that goes from techno to sort of punk things.
-The crazy guy with the Ramones t-shirt.
Mexico C. 12/10/05.
"There is a rose that I want to live for
although, God knows, I may not have met her"
-J. Strummer
"And you'll never know just how dark this screen could be"
Essential Album: Odessey & Oracle
Why I Like Them: This record is like the poppier British version of Pet Sounds that no one heard. Also find the b-side "Walking In The Sun" if you're into good songs.
Dallas 07/05/1998
I absolutely flipping love that song, and the Levellers. Where are they? Are they still good?
- the great Sir Leo Harrison
Alan is a cowboy killer!
They are still around. Released a new album this year called Truth and Lies, I think. Still a good band, who tour continuosly, and they have their own Beautiful Days Festival this summer aswell. I have yet to see them live, but I would love to, as i'm sure they'd still put on a great show. If they are in your area...check them out!
I don't wanna think, I wanna feel
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Essential Album : Dowsing Anemone With Copper Tongue.
Why I Like Them : Post-rock meets metal meets classical. The vocals go from whispers to operatic shrieks, the guitars go from barely audible to brutal riffs, the scratchy violins and jazzy trumpet and piano add more drama and dissonance. It might sound pretentious if it wasn't so breath-taking and emotionally engaging.
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oh yes. i've seen the mars volta three times now. and with each viewing they just expand my mind more. in january their drummer was the most amazing thing i had ever seen live.
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the butterfly effect
essential album is actually their only album. begins here
they have another coming out this week called imago
they are heavy, melodic and if you want a band that can hit you right in the chest and leave you a little winded. then TBE are for you. they're a four piece from brisbane, queensland. the first time i saw them live, the lead singer, clint had this blue stripe painted down the front of him from the top of his head down his bare torso to the waist of his pants. so if closing your eyes, headbanging and getting lost in the music is for you then listen to tbe.
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
i just need to say