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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 08/18/2005 : 11:12:26
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I thought it was about time they had their own thread, seeing as there are a few fans on here. And it may as well be now seeing as their new album, Twin Cinema' is out on Monday (I can tell you it's another cracker).
I can think of no band in the history of music that has created so many damn good pop songs. And their vocals are just sublime (especially Neko Case's).
Seriously, this band are without doubt one of my favourite of all time (and NME don't even rate them Steve ; )). I think it's criminal that they are not absolutely HUUUUUUUGE!
So come on fellow Porno fans, profess your love!
 I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
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Posted - 08/18/2005 : 11:21:04
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i already preordered the new album and i'm trying to talk miss broken face into going to see them again in october
-Brian
If you move I shoots!
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 08/18/2005 : 11:42:20
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I LOVE the Pornos! Their songs are just great fucking pop songs--fun, loud, and catchy, just like any good pop song should be. I almost forgot about the new album. So it comes out next week? I'll probably have to wait a little while to get it since I'm saving my money for a trip to LA in a couple of weeks, but I'm looking forward to it. I also loved Carl's solo album. That had some really great songs on it!
ˇViva los Católicos! http://adrianfoster.dmusic.com/ |
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OldManInaCoffeeCan
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 08/18/2005 : 11:53:40
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Hey HPM, I saw your thread, recognized the name of the band, read the posts here, and I'll be there, October 18th. Sounds like it will be a good one. I hadn't heard of this band, I don't listen to the radio.
http://www.mercylounge.com/live_music
"Tues 10/18 - The New Pornographers (feat: Neko Case) with Destroyer and Immaculate Machine 8:30 show $15 18 & up
The New Pornographers are a super-group, as deserving of the tag as Vancouver — or any city across the land — is likely to produce. Take a great singer, peerless songwriter and stunning studio arranger in Carl Newman, and remove him from the complex, overwrought easy listening environment of his band, Zumpano. Add to it Dan Bejar, a/k/a Destroyer, a musician-about-town and brilliant songwriter in his own right, whose own work has established him as a reluctant hero, an underground underdog actually worthy of the spotlight he’s anxious to shun. Add a third singer in the distinct pipes of Mint’s sonic bombshell, Neko Case; a fourth voice takes the form of Limblifter drummer Kurt Dahle, who contributes from behind the kit to the backing chorus. Engineer, bassist, member of Nardwuar’s The Evaporators and Thee Goblins John Collins and keyboardist Blaine Thurier round out the line-up."
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 08/18/2005 : 13:54:18
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Cool OldMan, glad you are gonna give them a go. They could use more fans.
You guys are sooooo lucky for being able to see them live. There are strong rumours of a European tour on their forum but I will not hold my breath.
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
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Posted - 08/18/2005 : 13:57:13
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dare i check out a band NME doesn't like?
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 08/18/2005 : 14:33:11
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Haha, yeah they must be shit eh?
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
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Posted - 08/18/2005 : 14:36:19
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I can't get into the new reocord, and I loved Electric Version but I never listen to it anymore. What's going on? Same with Slow Wonder.
and you are ill prepared to fight
living in a world of soft and white
in air conditioned battle zones
I pity you!
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 08/18/2005 : 14:51:21
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Mike2, you dissapoint me greatly.
Slow Wonder?
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 08/18/2005 : 14:56:42
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You haven't heard Carl's solo record? It's good shit.
and you are ill prepared to fight
living in a world of soft and white
in air conditioned battle zones
I pity you!
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 08/18/2005 : 15:32:53
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Aaah yes. I have been meaning to get that for a while.
Good shit but you don't listen to it anymore?
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Skatealex1
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 08/18/2005 : 17:16:37
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They rule!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
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Posted - 08/18/2005 : 17:24:41
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quote:
Originally posted by Skatealex1
They rule!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Truth Is Out There
one one one
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 08/18/2005 : 18:32:54
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| seein' em next month |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 08/19/2005 : 05:20:19
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You lucky buggers.
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 08/19/2005 : 08:57:07
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They're pretty great live. And Neko is not too hard on the eyes.
and you are ill prepared to fight
living in a world of soft and white
in air conditioned battle zones
I pity you!
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 08/19/2005 : 08:58:21
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Originally posted by speedy_m
And Neko is not too hard on the eyes.
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 08/19/2005 : 08:59:29
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More like, Customer of the WEAK.
and you are ill prepared to fight
living in a world of soft and white
in air conditioned battle zones
I pity you!
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 08/19/2005 : 10:59:23
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Hehe, now THAT was a good one.
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 08/19/2005 : 11:47:38
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Cool, I just noticed they're playing a concert where I live and it's NOT 21+ finally!
ˇViva los Católicos! http://adrianfoster.dmusic.com/ |
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5155 Posts |
Posted - 08/19/2005 : 11:49:57
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just got my preordered 'twin cinema' in the mail (along w/ a lovely limited edited 7'')
-Brian
If you move I shoots!
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 08/19/2005 : 12:01:17
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Brian, they're playing the Bowery Ballroom on Sept. 15, and they've got a two-night engagement in October at Webster Hall.
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 08/19/2005 : 12:07:27
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Originally posted by Broken Face
just got my preordered 'twin cinema' in the mail (along w/ a lovely limited edited 7'')
-Brian
If you move I shoots!
Yeah I should be getting my 7" soon too.
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 08/19/2005 : 13:18:55
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Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face
just got my preordered 'twin cinema' in the mail (along w/ a lovely limited edited 7'')
-Brian
If you move I shoots!
Yeah I should be getting my 7" soon too.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 08/19/2005 : 13:36:18
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Haha, so is your wife.
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 08/19/2005 : 15:49:28
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Mass Romantic is great. "Letter From An Occupant" is probably one of my favorite songs ever. The Electric Version is cool, too, but not quite as good. I didn't know they had a new album coming out. I'll have to check that out.
My girlfriend and I should be seeing them live in October, I think.
I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 08/20/2005 : 00:50:10
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Yeah Letter From An Occupant is one of my faves too. Great song.
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Superabounder
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 08/20/2005 : 14:36:29
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Just bought Electric Version today without hearing it. Got one of those euphoric feelings as I drove across town when "The Laws Have Changed" came on and I heard Neko's voice. Good stuff.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/20/2005 : 17:25:53
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Excellent work Superbounder.
Now go buy Mass Romantic and Twin Cinema (when it's released on 22nd August).
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fumanbru
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
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Posted - 08/21/2005 : 08:32:59
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thanks for the head's up! being a canadian and all i'm a bit embarrasesed to say that i haven't heard their music. been too busy listening to ann celine dion and avril! i just downloaded some tunes the other day and very impressed. love letter from an occupant. what are some other good tracks you would recommend to a first timer? and whats with the name? a bit naughty. i'm intrigued to see some video shots.
as an aside i've been listening to another great canadian band- wolf parade. don't know if you guys have listened to em. i'll start another thread and fill you in if you haven't heard em that is
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bumblebeeboy2
> Teenager of the Year <
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5155 Posts |
Posted - 08/21/2005 : 09:44:48
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Originally posted by fumanbru
what are some other good tracks you would recommend to a first timer?
i'd recommend:
the laws have changed
the slow decent into alcoholism
miss teen worldpower
testament to youth in verse
jackie
the body says no
-Brian
If you move I shoots!
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 08/21/2005 : 09:48:36
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quote:
Originally posted by fumanbru
thanks for the head's up! being a canadian and all i'm a bit embarrasesed to say that i haven't heard their music. been too busy listening to ann celine dion and avril! i just downloaded some tunes the other day and very impressed. love letter from an occupant. what are some other good tracks you would recommend to a first timer? and whats with the name? a bit naughty. i'm intrigued to see some video shots.
Great songs: (none of their songs are very difficult to get into since they're pretty much straight-forward pop songs--with the exception of a few songs from Carl's solo album--but here are some that you would probably enjoy a lot)
"The Electric Version"
"From Blown Speakers"
"The Laws Have Changed"
"All For Swinging You Around"
"Mass Romantic"
"The Fake Headlines"
"The Body Says No"
and from Carl's solo album, all of the songs are great, but my personal favourite is "On the Table."
As for the name, I believe (correct me if I'm wrong) it came about because of something a radio evangelist said about rock music being the "new pornography," therefore since they play rock music they are the "New Pornographers."
ˇViva los Católicos! http://adrianfoster.dmusic.com/ |
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fumanbru
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
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Posted - 08/21/2005 : 11:04:25
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thxs. i'll be checking them out!
"I joined the Cult of Frank/ cause I'm a real go-getter!" |
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bumblebeeboy2
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/21/2005 : 11:55:26
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i have to say testament to youth in verse is an absolutely cracking song though.
The Monkey Helper has had a make-over! http://www.monkeyhelper.co.uk (that is my band) |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 08/21/2005 : 15:13:41
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As for the name, I believe (correct me if I'm wrong) it came about because of something a radio evangelist said about rock music being the "new pornography," therefore since they play rock music they are the "New Pornographers."
Actually, Carl came up with the name first, and then heard about Jimmy Swaggart's book.
From http://www.mintrecs.com/bands/speak/pornographers/pornographers.html :
“I didn’t find out until recently that it actually had some kind of meaning,” he admits. “[Televangelist] Jimmy Swaggart wrote a book called Music: The New Pornography. Holy shit, it fits so perfectly. Ever since, I tell people ‘Jimmy Swaggart said music was the new pornography. The New Pornographers are merely musicians.’ It’s completely innocent, and pooh-poohs people who say ‘what an offensive name you have.’”
I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied. |
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