noyes Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 pleasantly surprised.this is a lovely debut. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Rich Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 It is a lovely record... I think, if it was going to be perfect for me, there needed to be more M.Ward vocals... EDIT: Being a Welshman, I really don't like the last track 'Untitled'... ruined the whole record Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stooka Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Got my hands on a promo today. M Ward really knows what he is doing. A beautiful record, start to finish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lynch Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I have heard a couple of songs from the album and I am in love! "Why Do You Let Me Stay Here" is a beautiful song. Zooey's voice and the fact that she is a stone-cold fox make for a great combo I just started to really get into M. Ward so this was perfect timing for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Rich Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Anyone seen any cool pre-order stuff with this? Nothing exciting over at Merge, which is a bit disappointing... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 There's a reason I'm not a music critic, so here's my entirely worthless review of last night's show: Zooey is beautiful, her voice is amazing, and I liked the songs, on first hearing. M. didn't sing much; duets on some covers, but not much on the originals. I was kind of expecting the whole thing to be more duet-y, which I think I might have preferred, but it seems to be a showcase for her voice as much as anything else. Not much chatting with the crowd, the best bit of banter came from an audience member, a woman who yelled "You're lovely!" Then when Zooey said "Ooh, thanks... Wait, do you mean me or Matt?", she answered "Matt!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ms. yvon Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 when does this get released? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bböp Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 There's a reason I'm not a music critic, so here's my entirely worthless review of last night's show: Zooey is beautiful, her voice is amazing, and I liked the songs, on first hearing. M. didn't sing much; duets on some covers, but not much on the originals. I was kind of expecting the whole thing to be more duet-y, which I think I might have preferred, but it seems to be a showcase for her voice as much as anything else. Not much chatting with the crowd, the best bit of banter came from an audience member, a woman who yelled "You're lovely!" Then when Zooey said "Ooh, thanks... Wait, do you mean me or Matt?", she answered "Matt!" Oh, I thought it was 'You're dreamy..." but either way, it was hilarious. I haven't heard any leaks of the record or anything, but Zooey's voice is quite charming and surprisingly powerful live. In terms of the original stuff, it sounded pretty good but I'd need a few more listens to evaluate the songwriting. It did seem like the whole "She and Him" project was very much a showcase for her, though, with Matt there in more of a supporting/confidence boosting role. They played about 40-45 minutes in all, including a brief two-song encore. P.S. Great to see you, Maud! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 when does this get released?3/18, I think. [quote name='bb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 my friend Travis was there last night as well said their duet on Magic Trick was great! i'll see them next week in Austin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wilceaux Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I saw the set yesterday at the museum.Sentimental Heart was my favorite before seeing them live, and it is still my favorite.Zooey really needs to work on her stage presence. Not much personality at all. Thurston Moore and Okkervil River's sets (before and after She and Him) were awesome, btw. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Serak_the_Preparer Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Hear the entire Current set here She & Him from SXSW Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tugmoose Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I saw 'em twice at SXSW, at the Parish on Friday night and at the Harp picnic on Saturday. Zooey did seem a tense at the mike on Friday, but considering it was only their second gig together, it's understandable that they don't have a polished stage act. Plus those big eyes naturally bring to mind deer in the headlights. Still, her voice was quite lovely and her songs sneak up on you in interesting ways (one kicks off like "I Must Be High," another like "This Year's Girl"). I grabbed the CD on Sunday at Waterloo and I'm liking it a lot. You can hear the whole thing here. ("This Is Not A Test" is stuck in my head, in a good way.) I'll probably be taking another look at "All The Real Girls" soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I saw 'em twice at SXSW, at the Parish on Friday night and at the Harp picnic on Saturday. Zooey did seem a tense at the mike on Friday, but considering it was only their second gig together, it's understandable that they don't have a polished stage act. Plus those big eyes naturally bring to mind deer in the headlights. Still, her voice was quite lovely and her songs sneak up on you in interesting ways (one kicks off like "I Must Be High," another like "This Year's Girl"). I grabbed the CD on Sunday at Waterloo and I'm liking it a lot. You can hear the whole thing here. ("This Is Not A Test" is stuck in my head, in a good way.) I'll probably be taking another look at "All The Real Girls" soon. it was more than their second gig together (they announced at the Friday radio gig for the Current they'd played half a dozen shows up until that point). they played Noise Pop in San Fran a week or two before SXSW and a couple LA gigs prior. was the Harp picnic you refer to the thing at the French Legation Museum? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tugmoose Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 it was more than their second gig together (they announced at the Friday radio gig for the Current they'd played half a dozen shows up until that point). they played Noise Pop in San Fran a week or two before SXSW and a couple LA gigs prior. was the Harp picnic you refer to the thing at the French Legation Museum?I stand corrected. Still, pretty much all the other acts at SXSW have been performing for years, which made Zooey's uncertainty more pronounced. That's the one. I could not believe people would stand in line that long for PBRs, free or no. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 yeah, i found it kind of endearing though too bummer that it doesn't sound like they'll be doing any full scale touring any time soon though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tugmoose Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 SELLOUTS!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tangara Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I wasn't expecting much from Zooey, but her voice was a pleasant surprise. It was really strong and had a Neko-y quality. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tugmoose Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Here's a great batch of pics from the Parish show. M. forgot his slide, ergo the Dos Eckes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stooka Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Great pictures..........so very close-up, too!!!! Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pnêyu Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I am so smitten by this record. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 while they said at SXSW they don't have any real plans to tour, they have a hold on a venue here in Minneapolis in May Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tweedling Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 M plays good music AND drinks good beer. Thanks for those pics! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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