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Malax
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 12/03/2003 : 16:12:54
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Cheeseman1000
Jediroller
Malax
Obfuscatebywill
Apl4eris
Cult Of Frank <-------------------
Wolfmanmikelonely
Littleblackfrancis
Crispy water
Realmeanmotorscuter
Danishboy
TOTIPOTENT
Speedy M
Thomas
Glacial
Mereubu
Floop
Wonder if you can top the last track. Certainly my fave so far............ |
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Grizwald
- FB Fan -
Canada
100 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2003 : 06:01:44
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I would have to say something.
Cult Of Ray you say?, I mean The Cult Of J www.The-Cult.vze.com |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2003 : 07:29:01
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Alright, I don't have the song at work I was meaning to post, but here's a New Pornographers song called The Laws Have Changed:
http://www.epitonic.com/artists/newpornographers.html
The button to hear it is near the bottom. Hope 'ya like it.
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Edited by - Cult_Of_Frank on 12/04/2003 08:29:44 |
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Grizwald
- FB Fan -
Canada
100 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2003 : 07:30:59
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Whats a good "New Pornographers" song I should listen to get into them?
The Cult Of J www.The-Cult.vze.com |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2003 : 07:46:21
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Aside from the one above?
"Join the Cult of Frank / And you'll be enlightened" |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2003 : 08:19:39
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| Strangley, I like that song - I'm not sure that I would buy the album, but the pop orchestrations are very well done, and the singer has the charisma to go far. I actually ran into that song on epitonic a while ago (http://www.epitonic.com/artists/newpornographers.html), and I still feel the same way about it. The lyrics are great. I think it is a group/mindset that I might get into at some point in the future - it's very good working music, for when you're cleaning up in the print lab at 4 in the morning, high on lithotine fumes.... |
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Little Black Francis
> Teenager of the Year <
3648 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2003 : 08:26:04
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| I like that song. I've never heard anything by this band. I like vocals and I guess it is a synth in it... I could see myself listening to more of their stuff... |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2003 : 08:40:06
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| That one's good too. The backup vocals remind me of the B52s, and there's a little Happy Mondays in this? Every time that guitar kicks in I have a moment of panic "Is it gonna work?" and it all comes out ok. I know, I'm weird. The closing guitar has even a little Pixies dare I say! Holy moly. (Listening as I type). This song makes me want to hear more. It's hard for me to like such over the top happy pop, but I'm willing to try. |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2003 : 08:53:03
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I know, the happy/poppy isn't usually my thing, but it's just so infectious. They have mellower stuff in there to balance it, but it's so upbeat and can be a good counterweight for a lot of the stuff that I suspect we all tend to listen to.
"Join the Cult of Frank / And you'll be enlightened" |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2003 : 09:50:04
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| i have this album, which i quite dig.. some of the songs are immediately catchy (like this one) and some take a bit more time.. i give New Pornographers a thumbs up, and "safe bet" status if you're looking for something new to check out. |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2003 : 09:54:17
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I guess I should've picked something a little more obscure. Sorry guys! Next time maybe a song from Spoon's Telephono, that's a pretty rare record I think (though most people have at least heard of Spoon).
"Join the Cult of Frank / And you'll be enlightened" |
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WolfManMikeLonely
= Cult of Ray =
USA
936 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2003 : 09:54:18
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Ok, I was listening to "It's Only Divine Right" and I like it, it's really peppy but it seems like it goes on a bit too long and starts to drag a bit towards the end, maybe I just need to hear it a few more times as this is my initial listen.
"Hey fuck you if you don't like it."
-Johnny Thunders
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2003 : 09:57:26
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Floop, what song would you've picked off the album since you own it? At least then we can discuss something.
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2003 : 10:18:03
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well, i'm the only one so far.. wait and see what other people think..
i think you picked a good song for introducing people to the album.. it gives a nice taste of their fast moving, catchy, ultra-poppy sound.. same with It's Only Divine Right..
i also quite like Ballad of A Comeback Kid and The Laws Have Changed..
the chorus on The Laws Have Changed is one of the best chorus' in the world.
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2003 : 10:25:16
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Uh, floop. Don't look now, but the apostrophe conspiracy is having its way with you.  |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2003 : 10:33:32
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oh god. are you correcting my grammar now?
thanks mom. |
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the swimmer
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1602 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2003 : 10:34:59
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| My Grammar is 94 years old and she can't spell worth a crap. |
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2003 : 10:36:43
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| Fun n' poppy. Can't go wrong with just about anything off of Electric Version. Though I prefer Carl Newman's and Neko Case's vocals to Dan Bejar's. |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2003 : 10:37:08
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Yes, floop, but only because I care. I have to keep up my smart apl profile.
and swimmer, tell your grammar for me that it's spelled w-o-r-t-h-a-c-r-a-p. |
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the swimmer
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1602 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2003 : 10:40:29
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My Grammar said to say Thain Kue.
Did you read your email? |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2003 : 10:45:03
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| Yep - waiting for your response, actually :) |
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the swimmer
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1602 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2003 : 10:48:35
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| oh yeah, I saw it and did...nevermind (Emily Litella) |
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Kirk
= Cult of Ray =
USA
633 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2003 : 14:59:17
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Fun song... That girl has a pinch of "soul".
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Danishboy
- FB Fan -
Denmark
175 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2003 : 23:32:48
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My nephy liked the second one better, me also.
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2003 : 06:40:33
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I think Divine Right's more accessible but The Laws Have Changed is the better song, it just takes a little more time. That said, they're both pretty accessible.
The girl is Neko Case, whom some of you have probably heard of.
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2003 : 08:43:48
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| Shoot, I hadn't even remembered reading that it was Neko - my god, she was singing on key! |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2003 : 08:49:39
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I haven't heard her solo stuff, but I think she has an amazing voice and is a pretty solid singer to boot.
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2003 : 09:46:32
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| I just said it was Neko! No one listens to me! Impeach Churchill! |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2003 : 10:01:25
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| well you only have 4 cats, Dean has 5. ;) |
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2003 : 10:03:57
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| But all of my cats are cool. Dean's no cool cat. Hep maybe, but not cool. |
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bumblebeeboy2
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2638 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2003 : 11:03:43
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oh! oh! oh! i like this! listening to divine right at the moment, fantastic song! must check out more by them!
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The universe is shaped exactly like the earth, if you go straight along enough, you'll end up where you were. |
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ObfuscateByWill
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1887 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2003 : 15:14:30
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I think I DL-ed this album from eMusic a while ago. Never listened to it.
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I think I'll look it up, though. The first two times I listened to this I thought it was trash, but it's beginning to grow on me.
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Who does it remind me of?
B-52's?
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2003 : 15:20:34
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quote:
Originally posted by speedy_m
I just said it was Neko! No one listens to me! Impeach Churchill!
haha!
Well, apparently it doesn't matter that you said it too, cause I didn't hear CoF right, either. I had a brain fart and was thinking of Nico Icon. Lordy, I need help.  |
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TOTIPOTENT
- Master of Differentiation -
USA
247 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2003 : 19:03:06
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This is, so far, the only band that I would buy into. The female voice is much appreciated. I have always paid attention to bands with females, for some reason. Examples are bangles, hole, pixies, L7, smashing pumpkins, tori amos, bjork, shania twain, it has been awhile so I do not remember much else due to my intoxication and 'The New Pornographers' playing in the background. I think I will create a Freudianesque thread about this obsession I have with the female voice.
 "I joined the Cult of Frank / 'Cause those damn search engines didn't do my site justice" |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2003 : 20:09:22
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Heh, highly recommended. Glad that everyone seems to be enjoying them! I don't know who I'd say they remind me of. A montage of styles, I suppose. There's a little bit of B-52's there, probably... mostly related to Neko.
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