Chendizzle Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Our Life is Not a Movie or Maybe via Pitchfork Check this out, it's amazing as expected I really cannot wait for their new album. In 2005 my favorite two albums were Black Sheep Boy and Alligator. Judging from this and the other songs I've heard in live form and the awesome-ness that is Boxer, we could be headed for another 1-2 finish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mystik Spiral Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 i can't wait for the new album too... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jakobnicholas Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Anyone who's not familiar with this band is seriously missing out. You can't go wrong with any of their LP's OR EP's. And I like the new song. Now I guess we wait for tour dates. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Rich Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I saw them at ATP over the weekend - they're turning into Bright Eyes - the set contained mostly new stuff and it didn't have, imo, the energy or bite, live at least, of Black Sheep Boy. I didn't get to see the whole set as Wilco was one, but still, they were a bit of a disappointment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chendizzle Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 I saw them at ATP over the weekend - they're turning into Bright Eyes - the set contained mostly new stuff and it didn't have, imo, the energy or bite, live at least, of Black Sheep Boy. I didn't get to see the whole set as Wilco was one, but still, they were a bit of a disappointment. That's strange, people usually rave about their live show, and at least the one I saw last fall was excellent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wilceaux Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Saw them about 2 months ago with strings and horns and it was fantastic.New record should be really good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Rich Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Saw them about 2 months ago with strings and horns and it was fantastic.New record should be really good. No strings or horns at the ATP show, perhaps that'a what it missed. They just sounded like a regular Americana band, lots of guitars with some occassion keyboards... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chendizzle Posted June 23, 2007 Author Share Posted June 23, 2007 oinkable Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mystik Spiral Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 thanks for the headsup. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chendizzle Posted June 24, 2007 Author Share Posted June 24, 2007 First listen impressions:Doesn't have the same atmosphere as BSB, but it seems like the songwriting is still there.A lot of big guitarsJohn Allyn Smith Sails is a pretty cool song...wait, what did they just do there in the second half? haha that came out of nowhere (i won't ruin it for those who haven't listened yet). Time to listen again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mystik Spiral Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 i think it's great. most definintely a different atmosphere than bsb... lighter, it would seem, even though some of the subject matter is still pretty dark. the lyrics are okkervil river quality, and will sheff has never sounded better, imo. i am LOVING john allyn smith sails - the whole song... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
explodo Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Unless It's Kicks sounds like a Strokes song... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
entropy Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I dig it. Should've been a June record over an August-- I don't wanna listen to this bitch in the fall, I want it now, top down, backyard BBQ style. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jakobnicholas Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I cannot wait to hear this. Thanks for the mini review of it. Anyone hear anything about when and where they might be touring? I imagine dates will be announced any day now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marijn Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Excellent album. I really dig the references in Plus Ones Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mystik Spiral Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Anyone hear anything about when and where they might be touring? I imagine dates will be announced any day now. 07-14 Concord, NH - Capitol Center for the Arts (Sneakers and Speakers benefit)07-15 Providence, RI - Jake's Bar and Grille09-03 San Diego, CA - Casbah09-04 Los Angeles, CA - Troubadour09-05 San Francisco, CA - Independent09-08 Portland, OR - Berbati's Pan (MusicFest NW)09-09 Vancouver, British Columbia - Richard's on Richards09-10 Seattle, WA - Neumos09-13 Denver, CO - Marquee Theater09-14 Omaha, NE - Waiting Room09-15 Iowa City, IA - Picador09-18 Chicago, IL - Logan Square Auditorium09-19 Urbana, IL - The Canopy Club (Pygmalion Festival)09-21 Toronto, Ontario - Lee's Palace09-22 Hamilton, Ontario - Pepper Jack's Caf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jakobnicholas Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I've been checking their website, and keep seeing nothing. Cool....thanks for the info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chendizzle Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 I'm so happy they are still playing the Iron Horse, stick to the small clubs boys! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mystik Spiral Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Excellent album. I really dig the references in Plus Ones that song is so genius. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mystik Spiral Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I'm so happy they are still playing the Iron Horse, stick to the small clubs boys! i'm assuming that by marquee theatre they are meaning denver's marquis theatre, which holds about 300. i'm so excited. i'm on a total OR kick right now... can't stop listening to all their stuff. right now it's "overboard and down" ep. so good. and, i still can't get past how amazing "plus ones" is from the new one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrNo Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Unless It's Kicks sounds like a Strokes song... Agreed. I'm halfway in, and I think the spot I saved for Okkervil on my top ten just became available again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mystik Spiral Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 i can't overstate how much i am loving The Stage Names. i have listened to it no less than 13 tmies since it leaked on saturday, no joke. Unless It's Kicks, Plus Ones & John Allyn Smith Sails are especially amazing. i love this band & i'm certain this one will be in my top ten too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jakobnicholas Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 i'm on a total OR kick right now... can't stop listening to all their stuff. right now it's "overboard and down" ep. so good. and, i still can't get past how amazing "plus ones" is from the new one. I agree with you. "Overboard" is an amazing and chilling EP......from the naive innocence of "The President's Dead" to the creepy and great vocal performance on the live "Westfall" (the little "ha-ha" before he sings "she ain't coming back again" sends chills down my back). It even has a nice Big Star cover. You should check out the other EP's....."Sleep and Wake-Up Songs" and "Black Sheep Boy Appendix". "Wake-Up Songs" includes a great, great tune called No Hidden Track and Black Sheep Boy Appendix EP is a MUST if you like the Black Sheep Boy LP. I cannot wait to hear this new record....I'm hoping the band posts some more songs on their website. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mjfoas89 Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 I am loving this album, can't stop playing it!Plus Ones must be one of the finest songs of this year. Found it on songmeanings.net after someone earlier in this thread mentioned it had a cool referrence, well it seems as though it has many great referrences. Such a clever song, and what a corker of an album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
echo Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 fantastic record! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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