mb85 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Check it out...you will fall in love with this band from OHIO! Not to mention Alligator is unbelievable! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 best album so far this year, no doubt. don't forget Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers either! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
echo Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 I agree with solace's comments. The drums Boxer are just amazing...fantasitc album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 I'm not sure if it's the best album of the year by far, but it's solid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Rich Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Boxer is brilliant - currently standing top of my albums of the year too... everytime I go back to it I hear another lyric or another hook I hadn't heard before. Genius. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Synthesizer Patel Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 the website i write for has a review, if anyone wants to see if this is something they might like (and has yet to hear or read anything about the band): twistedear review of boxer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Rich Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Ditto - visit http://thelineofbestfit.com/ on Saturday for my review and then Wed for my interview with Aaron Dessinger... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Synthesizer Patel Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Ditto - visit http://thelineofbestfit.com/ on Saturday for my review and then Wed for my interview with Aaron Dessinger... You can't put a link in advance of the review! Don't you know the rules of website pimping? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Rich Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 I just know the rules of pimping Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Album of the year, by far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boots Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 I go back and forth between this and Andrew Bird's record for my #1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rogi Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 I go back and forth between this and Andrew Bird's record for my #1 i'm the same way. can't wait to see them next month. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 I go back and forth between this and Andrew Bird's record for my #1Andrew is my #2 as well, but Boxer is definitely above it. those are the only 2 that stand well above the rest for me this year though Neon Bible, LCD, Dino Jr, David Vandervelde, Wilco, etc. are all close behind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Rich Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Yeah, LCD was my top record till this and Battles... it's now in quite a proud third position... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chendizzle Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Raise our heavenly glasses to the heavens! Squalor Victoria! Squalor Victoria! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyjimmy Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 No doubt: This record has been the soundtrack for my Spring this year; (a little dark for the season, I'll grant you).Drums are amazing. Try nailing that pattern in "Mistaken for Strangers", it's tough!Love everything about "Apartment Story". Raise our heavenly glasses to the heavens! Squalor Victoria! Squalor Victoria!Try singing those lyrics out loud next time you've someone riding along with you. You get one of those "what the hell?" looks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boots Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 I assume this is kosher to post since it's live and all, but if not I'll remove it http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?acti...1FBD5D05055A667 4-29-05 (Black Sessions) 1. All The Wine2. Secret Meeting3. Driver Suprise Me4. Lit Up5. Cherry Tree6. Baby, We Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azzurri Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 yep, best of the year so far. i am going to see them at the end of the month. they are doing a five night stint at the bowery ballroom in NYC. all five shows sold out. i think the band might finally break out, as Alligator raised their profile considerably. not only is the musicianship impeccable, but there are so many cool lyrical snippets in the songs. "...You Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Sufjan plays piano on 'Racing Like a Pro' and 'Ada' as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 I have to say, I find the lyrics to be somewhat lacking. Overall they are pretty good, but everyonce in a while I'll hear something that just makes me go "What?" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 I have to say, I find the lyrics to be somewhat lacking. Overall they are pretty good, but everyonce in a while I'll hear something that just makes me go "What?"Like when they go "Homosezwhut?" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Like when they go "Homosezwhut?" What? What? See what I did there? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 I have to say, I find the lyrics to be somewhat lacking. Overall they are pretty good, but everyonce in a while I'll hear something that just makes me go "What?"yeah? i think they're pretty myself... sometimes they're a bit more obscure or dark, but it's not total stream of unconsciousness/meaningless like Interpol at least. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 See what I did there? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jayacoop Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 I have to say, I find the lyrics to be somewhat lacking. Overall they are pretty good, but everyonce in a while I'll hear something that just makes me go "What?" "You were always weird but I never had to hold you by the edges like I do now." One of my favorite lines of the year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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