BornToRun86 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/07/arts/mus...i.html?ref=arts MARAH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 very pumped about this album coming out tomorrow. I have read some great things about it. I've given it a few spins on the yep roc site but look forward to listening in full stereo. I can't say enough about these guys. One of the more underrated bands in the business. If you have a chance to see them live, and you don't, your a fool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 We're not quite sure how this happened, but this was available at Amoeba Records last week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BornToRun86 Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 They're doing an early/late show at Schuba's in Chicago, I think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 They're doing an early/late show at Schuba's in Chicago, I think. I went to the early show last year and was really bummed that I didn't plan to do both. We'll be on vacation that week so I'll miss the Chicago dates. But I will catch up with them along the way somewhere on this tour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 They're doing an early/late show at Schuba's in Chicago, I think.Early is accoustic, late is electric...last Friday of the month. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 was really hoping this would grow on me, but i'm only enjoying about half to 2/3 of the album, and at that not nearly as much as the last one (dunno if they'll ever touch Kids In Philly tho to be honest). i really wish they could capture their live show vibe/sound on album sometime, as it stands it's not too often i have the urge to break out their records, and when i do it's usually only 2 or 3 of them. that said, i still can't WAIT to see them in a few weeks!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 they will be on Conan tomorrow night (Wed Jan 9th) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Despite being billed as a post-rehab collection about redemption, there is a thread of glorious, edge-of-the-world chaos running through Marah's sixth album. The Brooklyn-via-Philadelphia band has developed a reputation as a stellar live act, but its records are often hit-and-miss affairs. With this new collection, however, Marah manages to convey the manic energy that makes it such a great performer, and the result is its best album yet. Opener "Coughing Up Blood" sets the mood: The instruments whirl and collide while frontman David Bielanko sings about loss and joy. "Angels on a Passing Train" spins a yarn about being filled with rage while managing to sound upbeat and excited. The rest of the record is full of propulsive, twangy rockers that sound like early Bruce Springsteen or an unbuttoned, pumped-full-of-happy-pills Wilco. Sobering up and getting straight never sounded like so much fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
david Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I like the reference to Springsteen, but not so eager to hear the on happy pills Wilco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I'm a bit on the shocked side that Solace doesn't like this album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I'm a bit on the shocked side that Solace doesn't like this album. sorry my good man... i truly wish i was loving it, but alas... it's too bad they're like 1/10th as good on record as they are live. that said, the last one ended up being my 2nd fave of theirs behind Kids In Philly. this one just sounds kinda generic RNR and the production sorta bugs me some. it's almost frustrating that they've never quite captured their greatness on record, but i suppose even many of the best live bands of all time rarely live up to their live shows on album in comparison too. it's not BAD, just not that great either. i'll keep trying, but currently i don't see myself listening to it too much this year. there's not even a single song that i can say i love on here, whereas the last one had 4-5. my friend who is one of the biggest Marah freaks i know and flies to the east coast regularly to see them live hates this new one and thinks it's easily their worst besides Float Away their performance on Conan the other night didn't do much for me either Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 it's almost frustrating that they've never quite captured their greatness on record, but i suppose even many of the best live bands of all time rarely live up to their live shows on album in comparison too.So true. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 their performance on Conan the other night didn't do much for me eitheryea, just saw this on tivo...it was decent but not the song that I would have picked. They are incredible live though... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 i truly wish i was loving it, but alas... the last one ended up being my 2nd fave of theirs behind Kids In Philly it's not BAD, just not that great either. there's not even a single song that i can say i love on here, whereas the last one had 4-5. their performance on Conan the other night didn't do much for me eitherFive statements I totally agree with... but I'm hoping the new one will grow on me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Aren't there two albums? Excuse my ignorance on this.....I thought there was an EP and a new album or is it all part of the same package???. I also have a friend who is a huge fan who thinks this new stuff is the best ever...go figure. I can't ever stay awake for Conan.... LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BornToRun86 Posted January 12, 2008 Author Share Posted January 12, 2008 From what I've read, you either strongly dislike it or strongly like it. I've heard several people call it their best ever, while others have called it their worst ever. Pretty interesting, actually. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 From what I've seen, you either strongly dislike it or strongly like it. I've heard several people call it their best ever, while others have called it their worst ever. Pretty interesting, actually. It is a bit odd...it's not really a divisive album or a big switch for them either. I can see where an album wouldn't connect...like w/solace and beltmann but I can't see how someone would actively dislike it either. I lean towards it being on their better side. Possibly behind "kids in philly" but right there with "If you didn't laugh...". As far as songs that connect for me, most of them. Lyrically, I really like it as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BornToRun86 Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 Apparantly, the band may be breaking up. Very sad turn of events if true. http://www.marah-usa.com/ubb/Forum4/HTML/003120.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Well I guess the title of the album says it all. Aren't these guys brothers? Can someone with some knowledge about this band do the Readers Digest version of all this rather than looking through dozens of unsubstantiated stuff from a message board?? I just bought a ticket to the Schubas show. I have only seen them accoustic, so I was lookng forward to the electric set. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Yes, they are brothers and I'm reasonably certain that they haven't broken up. From what I have read, it looks like the rest of the band may be in question though. Marah's supporting cast has changed with some regularity. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Needless to say just being brothers wouldn't necessarily keep them from breaking up (ie the Everly Brothers, the Blasters, the Meat Puppets, etc.) but it seems like they are having a good year. Thanks. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Yes, they are brothers and I'm reasonably certain that they haven't broken up. From what I have read, it looks like the rest of the band may be in question though. Marah's supporting cast has changed with some regularity. their myspace currently just lists: Dave Bielanko - Vocals, Guitars, Banjo, Etc. Serge Bielanko - Guitars, Vocals, Harmonica, Banjo, Percussion, Etc. Christine Smith - Keys, Vocals, Accordion, Drums, Guitar, Publicity, etc. as members... i realize they've gone through many lineup changes, but losing Kirk would be HUGE, Adam as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 listening to this again today... i really don't see it growing on me that much sadly... what happened to the Replacements-y rock? there's maybe 1 or 2 outright true rockers on this record. that and i'm just not hearing that many great hooks like the last album. regardless... i'm more worried about the possibility of Kirk, Dave, & Adam being gone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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