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velvety
= Cult of Ray =
Portugal
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 Posted - 11/07/2003 : 05:21:55
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So, i recently discovered that Blur is actually a great band. It took me a while, i hate that britpop crap, countryhouse, girls who like boys who hate girls, etc. But they´re over that, right? Wich album to buy then? Suggestions welcome. "Out of time" is fantastic. I saw them last night. Trimm Trabb was really great.
Who´s got the new Quasi album, "hot shit"? Is it worth buying or what?
Is "our anniversary" the best song in Smog´s Supper?
And recomend me some mp3´s. I need to get into new bands. New as in bands i´m too lazy and poor and european to get into. Not in the "they´ve released their fist album this year" sense. Good songs. Mellow, rocking, i don´t care.
Ok, go. 
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Brackish Girl
~ Soul Eater ~
Ireland
1750 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2003 : 06:25:26
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i like the quasi album. the drummer of sleater kinney is in that band, right? i wasn't too sure. it looks like her.
 "I joined the Cult of Trippy/...what was i singing again???" |
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bumblebeeboy2
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2638 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2003 : 06:56:40
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as for blur (not into all that sleater kinney stuff, or whatever they're called, heard it all before ), their self-titled album was their best in my opinion. haven't liked anything they've done since really. |
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Pleasure
- FB Fan -
28 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2003 : 08:15:02
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I highly recommend any Mates of State album, including the new one.
The pleasure... was ME. |
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gracie
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
573 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2003 : 10:25:15
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| As far as Blur albums are concerned, if you don't like the britpop sound do not buy "Modern Life is Rubbish", "Parklife" or the "Great Escape". "Leisure" their first album is quite good but if you like "Out of Time" then "Think Tank", "Blur" and "13" are the probably best place to start. |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 11/08/2003 : 20:54:54
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I guess I like the Britpop stuff better, but then, XTC is my second favorite band, so that's no surprise. I thought the self-titled album was only okay, and I haven't heard much from 13 or Think Tank. Modern Life Is Rubbish, Parklife, and The Great Escape were all excellent, though.
-Nathan
And how does lemur's skin reflect the sea?
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 11/08/2003 : 20:54:54
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I guess I like the Britpop stuff better, but then, XTC is my second favorite band, so that's no surprise. I thought the self-titled album was only okay, and I haven't heard much from 13 or Think Tank. Modern Life Is Rubbish, Parklife, and The Great Escape were all excellent, though.
-Nathan
And how does lemur's skin reflect the sea?
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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
4496 Posts |
Posted - 11/09/2003 : 11:11:40
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Blur - they keep getting better. 13 was my fav until Think Tank. I think TT is sheer brilliance.
The drummer for Quasi (Janet Weiss) is also in S-K, but she's also Sam Coomes' ex-wife (Sam is the other half of Quasi.)
Featuring Birds is their best album by far, imo, Hot Shit is pretty weak shit, tho a few good moments..Sword of God wasn't much better, but the other earlier albums are pretty good.
Love XTC too, another band that keeps putting out better albums, imo. They're due for something soon, aren't they?
The Rheostatics are the greatest rock band from Canada, and Whale Music was voted 'Best Canadian Album' by CBC a few years ago..i highly recommend picking that up as well..similar thread to Blur and XTC, with cool, catchy, creative tunes..more 'art-rock' from the Rheo's tho..amazing. |
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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
4496 Posts |
Posted - 11/09/2003 : 11:11:40
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Blur - they keep getting better. 13 was my fav until Think Tank. I think TT is sheer brilliance.
The drummer for Quasi (Janet Weiss) is also in S-K, but she's also Sam Coomes' ex-wife (Sam is the other half of Quasi.)
Featuring Birds is their best album by far, imo, Hot Shit is pretty weak shit, tho a few good moments..Sword of God wasn't much better, but the other earlier albums are pretty good.
Love XTC too, another band that keeps putting out better albums, imo. They're due for something soon, aren't they?
The Rheostatics are the greatest rock band from Canada, and Whale Music was voted 'Best Canadian Album' by CBC a few years ago..i highly recommend picking that up as well..similar thread to Blur and XTC, with cool, catchy, creative tunes..more 'art-rock' from the Rheo's tho..amazing. |
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Brackish Girl
~ Soul Eater ~
Ireland
1750 Posts |
Posted - 11/09/2003 : 11:17:11
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xtc? as in micheal hutchence? the dead guy? if so, i doubt they're gonna be putting anything else out dave.
and why the hell do americans and canadians like britpop so much? elastica this, suede that. ppsh.
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bedrock_barney
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
871 Posts |
Posted - 11/09/2003 : 12:11:40
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I don't advise getting XTC and INXS mixed up. Andy Partridge may well take the hump and set Carlos on you.
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bedrock_barney
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
871 Posts |
Posted - 11/09/2003 : 12:11:40
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I don't advise getting XTC and INXS mixed up. Andy Partridge may well take the hump and set Carlos on you.
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Brackish Girl
~ Soul Eater ~
Ireland
1750 Posts |
Posted - 11/09/2003 : 12:48:38
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oh yeah.
oops!
"I joined the Cult of Trippy/...what was i singing again???" |
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little trouble girl
- FB Fan -
Germany
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Posted - 01/12/2004 : 13:56:51
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| ....blur is my favourite band since i´m 12....and...yeah i know what you mean by "britpop crap".....there´re many songs you could call "britpop crap"....but when there´s one perfect album then it´s 13!!!...it´s blur´s "mellow music"! |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 01/12/2004 : 14:56:42
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Ironic, innit, that Blur only got good after they ditched the Englishness. I was pleasantly surprised that they were still good after Graham Coxon left (guitarist, big Pixies fan). I'd definitely recommend his solo stuff as well.
Did all you across-the-ponders get Gorillaz and Mali Music as well? Tis good stuff.
 "I joined the Cult Of Cheese/E-Damn!" |
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interloper
= Cult of Ray =
440 Posts |
Posted - 01/12/2004 : 15:35:50
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SWERVEDRIVER!!!!
I won't rest until the lot of you sings their praises. They've got the rock power (if you listen closely, you can hear the Stooges buried in there) with the upmost pop songwriting mastery. Very guitar driven band, and the perfect blend of what could be described as British and American rock influences. Simply wonderful band, in my personal top five faves of all time, and easily, without question, the most CRIMINALLY overlooked bands of the last twenty years. Here's a link where you can download many a live/rare track, although I'd recommend going straight to the LP's for the real stuff.
http://www.swervedriver.com/
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 01/12/2004 : 15:37:53
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Look! There's some shoes! Let us stare intently - gaze even!
"I joined the Cult Of Cheese/E-Damn!" |
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2004 : 01:53:20
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So i guess you won't be buying one of these t-shirts then....
cook me some fucken eggs! |
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bedrock_barney
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
871 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2004 : 03:03:46
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I might
 "Join the Cult of the Theremin / It's Velouriatastic!!" |
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2004 : 03:16:07
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same....they have proven very popular with Mogwai fans and nonfans alike.
this is the blurb Mogwai have on their shop site about the item:
The t-shirt says it all and nothing they have done since the introduction of these shirts in 1999 has proven otherwise.
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cook me some fucking eggs! |
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