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remig
* Dog in the Sand *
France
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 Posted - 01/21/2004 : 00:33:06
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I've just discovered this band from Portland, I've read somme stuff about them in a french comics magazine, downloaded some and finally bought their latest CD. Are they popular, like Cracker can be for example, because i've never heard of them before.
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WolfManMikeLonely
= Cult of Ray =
USA
936 Posts |
Posted - 01/21/2004 : 08:02:15
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I've heard the name before, but that's about it. Don't know how popular they are.
"Hey fuck you if you don't like it."
-Johnny Thunders
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Itchload
= Cult of Ray =
USA
891 Posts |
Posted - 01/21/2004 : 09:51:26
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I love the Decemberists...where did you get "Cracker" from?
To those wondering, they're basically the spawn of Neutral Milk Hotel and The Vaselines. |
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 01/21/2004 : 10:55:23
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| Cracker? Weird... I've listened to their latest one a few times, and I can't seem to get into it. I shall keep trying. They're as popular as a well reviewed indie act can be without having a song in a commercial or film soundtrack. |
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Owen
- FB Fan -
USA
165 Posts |
Posted - 01/21/2004 : 11:52:04
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They definitely sound like Neutral Milk Hotel. Pitchfork loves them. I don't really care for that sound.
One of their songs stealthily leads me into thinking that they're gonna bust out into a Neil Diamond chorus at any moment. Hands. Touching hands. What a letdown. |
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chimbleysweep
- FB Fan -
USA
1 Posts |
Posted - 01/28/2004 : 18:01:43
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the decemberists rock!
i'm glad i live in portland at a this time, while they are still normal people, and i'm able to rub elbows with them in public.
they put on great shows. great lyrics, excellent tunes, fun on-stage antics (but not corny). |
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realmeanmotorscutor
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1764 Posts |
Posted - 01/28/2004 : 18:48:13
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are there any track available on the internet?
 "I joined the Cult of Popeye / The CoF required my good eye" |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 01/29/2004 : 15:45:33
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Cracker? Weird... I've listened to their latest one a few times, and I can't seem to get into it.
Well, if you're talking about Countrysides, it IS a cover album, not original Cracker material. I still like it, though.
-Nathan
And how does lemur's skin reflect the sea?
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switchy
- Gigographer -
USA
324 Posts |
Posted - 01/29/2004 : 16:35:25
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i've been on a huge Decemberists kick lately. i got their 3 cds last month, and recently divided em up into 2 cdr's.. a "rocking" one for the car, and a "mellow" one for beddy-bye time.
Anyone wanting to check them out: 4 mp3s can be found here...
http://hushrecords.com/mp3enhancedframeset.html
and here's one more..
http://www.killrockstars.com/bands/decemberists/audio/TheSoldieringLife.mp3
and yeah, Owen, I know exactly what you mean about that one song that sounds kinda like a Neil Diamond tease! i think it's "California One"
They did a Bjork cover of "Human Behavior".. anybody heard that? it's on some comp, i think. |
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Owen
- FB Fan -
USA
165 Posts |
Posted - 01/29/2004 : 16:53:58
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Actually, it's that Soldiering Life song that I thought sounded like "Sweet Caroline".
The part where he goes: "But I . . . I never felt so much life . . . ." They're actually growing on me. |
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switchy
- Gigographer -
USA
324 Posts |
Posted - 01/29/2004 : 17:26:54
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| ah. well "California One" always reminds me of a particular 70s rock song, but i can't put my finger on it. |
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realmeanmotorscutor
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1764 Posts |
Posted - 01/30/2004 : 20:44:03
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Thanks Switchy! When I get back to my computer tomorrow afternoon I'll definately check those out. I just saw their name listed under "Thos who bought the mountain goats also bought:" on amazon so now I'm very intrigued.
"I joined the Cult of Popeye / The CoF required my good eye" |
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