DrNo Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I listened to this album streaming on their website the other day and it did nothing for me. I was really excited when If You Didn't Laugh... came out--it's definitely their their best record behind Kids in Philly and Let's Cut the Crap. Besides the possible exception of Ryan Adams I'm not sure if there's another group/artist out there that's disappointed me more over the years, however. I mean, Float Away isn't just bad for by their standards--it was one of the worst albums I've ever listened to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 at least the band has even agreed that Float Away was terrible since then Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BornToRun86 Posted January 14, 2008 Author Share Posted January 14, 2008 at least the band has even agreed that Float Away was terrible since then That record really is awful. I do like the 'deconstructed' demoes that they released, tho. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 That record really is awful. I do like the 'deconstructed' demoes that they released, tho.me too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 1/16/2008 Due to personal issues within the band, Marah have made the difficult decision to postpone their January and February US tour dates. They hope to reschedule the tour for later in the year and will make sure to keep their fans posted. :/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 1/16/2008 Due to personal issues within the band, Marah have made the difficult decision to postpone their January and February US tour dates. They hope to reschedule the tour for later in the year and will make sure to keep their fans posted. :/ sucks...hope it has nothing to do with Dave's sobriety. At any rate, selfishly, I'm kind of glad it was postponed as I'll be out of town when they are in the immediate area. I hate missing those guys coming through Chicago or surrounding areas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Ooops...too much rock and roll lifestyle?? LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JerseyMike Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Rumor has it that it is not a substance type thing, rather than Dave and Serge being given an ultimatum of some sort from the other members that the boys just did not want to accomodate. This was posted by Dave Bielanko today: From myspace blog:Hey Everybody, The News: Yes, Marah has recently gone through some personnel changes and we will do our best to reschedule these American tour dates as soon as we possibly can Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 "I'm pretty sure that this feeling is me taking control of my band and its music once again." hmm... not that i never felt he and Serge were Marah, that still kinda bugs me... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JerseyMike Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 not that i never felt he and Serge were Marah, that still kinda bugs me Don't let it bug you. Thats a good thing. This is the guy who started the band, writes almost all of the songs. i.e., the man with the vision. Anybody who thinks there is such thing as a democratic band is highly delusional. Every band needs a leader. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Don't let it bug you. Thats a good thing. This is the guy who started the band, writes almost all of the songs. i.e., the man with the vision. Anybody who thinks there is such thing as a democratic band is highly delusional. Every band needs a leader. no i know, but i guess i've just been burned by a few artists who have the mentality of "it's not working... better clean house" (i'm looking at you Ben Harper ) oh well, time will tell what will happen i suppose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mjpuczko Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 or joe strummer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 This is the guy who started the band, writes almost all of the songs. i.e., the man with the vision. Anybody who thinks there is such thing as a democratic band is highly delusional. Every band needs a leader.Sounds strangely familiar... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JerseyMike Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Sounds strangely familiar... I'm sorry, let me correct myself: Every circle needs a center! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I'm sorry, let me correct myself: Every circle needs a center! I'm coming around on Angels of Destruction, but still the only track that really grabs me is the title tune. I'm also a little nervous about the shake-up, but I'm hoping for the best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I'm coming around on Angels of Destruction, but still the only track that really grabs me is the title tune. I'm also a little nervous about the shake-up, but I'm hoping for the best. I've been liking it more with every listen. I love Marah but each album (kids in philly exception) has a couple of "skippers" on it. I'm liking all of the songs thus far and lyrically it is very strong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hardwood floor Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 there's another group/artist out there that's disappointed me more over the years agree i'm a little confused here though the guys from adam & dave's bloodline were supposed to be marah's latest band -- i thought they just hooked up in the past few months? now they're out? they were also going to open all the shows? i think marah has had more members than parliament when they first hit philly, they just exploded with life. been disappointment after disappointment since Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 agree i'm a little confused here though the guys from adam & dave's bloodline were supposed to be marah's latest band -- i thought they just hooked up in the past few months? now they're out? they were also going to open all the shows?no, they joined a few years ago... 2004 maybe? i forget the first time i saw Adam & Dave w/ Marah... and Bloodline opened the last Marah show i saw in 2005 or so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Whatever is really going on the tour is clearly canceled....bummer... LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 So the band has joined forces with new bass and drums and are heading on a tour of Europe.... I'm sure the states will be right behind it. In other news, I'm enjoying the hell out of the new album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marijn Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Holy shit, they are coming to my hometown! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
W(TF) Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Only listened once through, as I was going to sleep last night (ipod), but I think I heard at least 2-3 really good tracks on this one. Interesting band. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marijn Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Didn't quite know what to expect, but holy jeebus.. wh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tenderloin Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 nice! glad you got to see these guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 they are unreal live! P.S. Still liking this album more with each listen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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