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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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 Posted - 01/12/2004 : 09:49:18
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OK, I'm bored again, so here's yet another musical conunundrum to contemplate. Basically, I want everyone to recommend to the board one new band that, in their opinion, really stands up as an excellent band. I'll get the boat rolling (to cunningly mix metaphors), with one I've mentioned before.
M83
Last year saw the release of M83's second album, 'Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts'. This has been an overwhelming success, propelling the band to the top of a number of best of year polls, and introducing the band to a wider audience.
Basically, M83 come across as, to quote NME, a cross between My Bloody Valentine and Air. This is a pretty good set of references for the uninitiated, but you could add Mogwai, Sonic Youth, Cyann & Ben and Kraftwerk to that list. The sound is definitely electronic, but pushes the post-rock template to its extreme. The effect is virtually a complete wall of sound, layered with banks of retro synths and thick distorted guitars over old-school drum machines to add a chest-thudding beat.
Check them out live, especially, and also their album and be blown away. You can check out some tracks on the excellent website, www.ilovem83.com, or their label site, www.gooom.com.
Sorry if this has all come out a bit journalistic, but I tend to get carried away describing this band.
So thats my lot: who's up?
 www.pineapple-girl.com/images/cheese.gif" border="0">"I joined the Cult Of Cheese/E-Damn!" |
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gracie
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
573 Posts |
Posted - 01/12/2004 : 10:33:13
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I really like Franz Ferdiand. They have only released two singles, Darts of Pleasure and Take Me Out, which was released today. I would highly recommend them. Its difficult to say who they sound like, although the lead singer reminds me of Stephen Malkmus.
Mr friend saw them support Belle & Sebastian and said that they really kicked arse. |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 01/12/2004 : 14:52:24
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Yeah, pretty cool are they. Well done for being the only person to have enough faith in their own opinion to recommend some band they like.
Mu-ha-ha, he laughs in FBnet-member-baiting fashion.
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bumblebeeboy2
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2638 Posts |
Posted - 01/12/2004 : 15:55:01
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does it have to be a new band? i mean i love modest mouse at the moment, can't get enough, but they've been going for a while... new band? hmm, well i don't seem to hear much new music... hmm... i'll have a think about it! 
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I'm flat out, you're so beautiful to look at when you cry. Freeze, don't move, you've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequal to your life. Shady Lane, everybody wants one, Shady Lane, everybody needs one. |
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SpudBoy
= Cult of Ray =
Equatorial Guinea
649 Posts |
Posted - 01/12/2004 : 19:24:41
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Some of it is formulaic pap, but I occasionaly crave a listen to the Burning Brides. The singer is devoted to screaming with his guts on the outside. otherwise good straightforward rock a la the stooges.
 I looked for a cult to join, then decided to just play "Sink". Hey! I sank the LaBrea Tar Pits! |
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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
4496 Posts |
Posted - 01/12/2004 : 19:38:16
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| Two 'new' bands i've been enjoying are the Electric 6 and Ima Robot..i think they're the 'youngest' band i've been keeping in my rotation.. |
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cvanepps
= Cult of Ray =
USA
442 Posts |
Posted - 01/12/2004 : 19:46:37
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The 45s are pretty good. Southern Culture on the Skids is entertaining too.
-= It's not easy to kidnap a fat man =-
http://christophervanepps.iuma.com |
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bumblebeeboy2
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2638 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2004 : 07:30:15
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yeah, electric six are new! i always forget that! i love electric six, fantastic <stop> ............................ <continue> album!
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I'm flat out, you're so beautiful to look at when you cry. Freeze, don't move, you've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequal to your life. Shady Lane, everybody wants one, Shady Lane, everybody needs one. |
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gracie
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
573 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2004 : 10:42:35
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| I saw a video by a band called Kill Kenada. I can't remeber what the song was called but it was pretty good. |
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your mamas a pretty thing
- FB Fan -
Canada
66 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2004 : 11:23:33
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I've never heard the weatherthans mentioned on this board, so I'm gonna promote them a bit.
pure quality they'se are.
not really new though...but they haven't broken up yet!
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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
4496 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2004 : 11:48:58
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Yes, the new Weakerthan's is a 9/10. The lyrics are really great. My only complaint is the instrumental doesn't match the level of the writing...but it doesn't detract too much.
Yes, the STOP........Continue! totally makes that album..hahah..brilliance. |
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your mamas a pretty thing
- FB Fan -
Canada
66 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2004 : 12:20:06
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yeah..you can't go wrong with any of their albums, really
Show Me Your Tears In The Sand |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2004 : 15:38:40
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Is that Weakerthans as in former members of Propaghandi? They were ace...
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SpudBoy
= Cult of Ray =
Equatorial Guinea
649 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2004 : 19:59:32
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Also not too new but recently discovered is Los Straitjackets. Lucha Libre masks and surf guitar. Who could possibly want more?
I looked for a cult to join, then decided to just play "Sink". Hey! I sank the LaBrea Tar Pits! |
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model consumer
- FB Fan -
USA
128 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 04:56:56
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Numbers.
Electro-sounding (think Devo or Kraftwerk NOT "electronica") with live drums and beautifully abrasive electric guitar. New album and tour soon. They rock, dudes.
http://www.numbersmusic.com
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 05:37:10
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I'll pass judgement when the mp3 has downloaded. Love the bio though, I laughed out loud.
"I joined the Cult Of Cheese/E-Damn!" |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 05:53:10
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I've got another band to add: Hope Of The States.
Its hugely epic post-rock sort of stuff, but more structured songs than Mogwai or their ilk. CHeck it out: www.hopeofthestates.com
See if you can download Black Dollar Bills from somewhere.
www.pineapple-girl.com/images/cheese.gif" border="0">"I joined the Cult Of Cheese/E-Damn!" |
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1973 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 05:59:23
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| M83 are really good, but the French electronica has one champion, and that is AIR - their latest album, Talkie Walkie, is probably the best they've made. |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 06:01:28
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Have you seen M83 live? Stunning show, really.
I'm tempted by the new Air album actually. I'm not sure if its released here yet.
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1973 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 06:21:23
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| I think it is not released in France either, but my best friend works for a radio station and got me a copy....it is really great. |
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 06:27:18
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and if you're into loud post-rocky stuff in the vein of early mogwai and sonic youth try a japanese band called Mono - they're fucking intense....
www.mono-44.com
they are incredibly loud live - i loved it!
also, explosions in the sky - also post-rocky, much more structured and textured through....very pretty.
www.explosionsinthesky.com
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 06:28:47
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hmmm, I like Air Liquide: http://www.air-liquide.org/
You might as well. But they aren't really new either.
 Swedish Chef's "Dumpling of Wisdom": Øder tis moodle in der noggin tu smacken der ouchey und vinger-slingers ur to smacken-backen und fix de morkin, yøobetcha! |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 06:30:31
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Hey yeah - I like Mono too benji! If I am not mistaken, you might be surprised (I was) at the producer on Mono's album (John Zorn).....Do you also like June of 44 or Rodan? Oh, wow - hahah Explosions in the Sky, too. Good stuff.
Here's a decent review of Mono: http://www.canal.ne.jp/~sound/mono/e_ar2002.html
Swedish Chef's "Dumpling of Wisdom": Øder tis moodle in der noggin tu smacken der ouchey und vinger-slingers ur to smacken-backen und fix de morkin, yøobetcha! |
Edited by - apl4eris on 01/14/2004 06:40:30 |
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1973 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 06:39:46
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| I have just listened to Franz Ferdinand's "Darts of pleasure", as their name was quite appealing to me (I was born in Sarajevo) but their music sounds just like any other of these new leather-jacket, "the" bands. |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 07:02:38
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I just listened to Insomnia by Numbers. For some reason it reminds me Terrorvision's Fist Of Fury. Which is just wrong.
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 07:08:10
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quote:
Originally posted by apl4eris
Hey yeah - I like Mono too benji! If I am not mistaken, you might be surprised (I was) at the producer on Mono's album (John Zorn).....Do you also like June of 44 or Rodan? Oh, wow - hahah Explosions in the Sky, too. Good stuff.
Here's a decent review of Mono: http://www.canal.ne.jp/~sound/mono/e_ar2002.html
i could be suprised if i knew who the hell John Zorn is.
he only produced their first one didn't he? (which i managed to buy from 101cd.com for £2.99)
and i listened to june of 44 and got bored, so no more, but i have never heard rodan.....
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 07:10:12
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Which June of 44? The last 2 suck, for the most part....
Swedish Chef's "Dumpling of Wisdom": Øder tis moodle in der noggin tu smacken der ouchey und vinger-slingers ur to smacken-backen und fix de morkin, yøobetcha! |
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 07:48:24
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i really cannot remember...it had a white cover...
it was over a year ago.
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 07:51:35
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This one? 
If so, then nevermind. I like that one.
Swedish Chef's "Dumpling of Wisdom": Øder tis moodle in der noggin tu smacken der ouchey und vinger-slingers ur to smacken-backen und fix de morkin, yøobetcha! |
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 08:00:25
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nope, it wasn't that one....
i see this going nowhere....
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model consumer
- FB Fan -
USA
128 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2004 : 23:21:27
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quote:
Originally posted by Cheeseman1000
I'll pass judgement when the mp3 has downloaded. Love the bio though, I laughed out loud.
"I joined the Cult Of Cheese/E-Damn!"
it's even funnier because they are too old for college
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