renic Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Hey guys! Looks like I'll be in your town the first weekend in August. Cubs (sorry Lou)/Okkervil. Rendevous? lolla huh????? is anyone else coming down with you???????? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
junkiesmile Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I like it so far. Are these rejects from the Stage Names? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mystik Spiral Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I like it so far. Are these rejects from the Stage Names? TSN was just a 9 song record... keeping in mind that it was originally conceived to be a double album, and that The Stand-Ins are basically TSN leftovers... not too much to complain about, eh? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M. (hristine Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 So I am actually listening to this band for the first time, Black Sheep Boy and this one. I know, I know. Is this a band one should see live? They are playing one of my favorite tiny clubs in a couple of months. What say you long time fans? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mystik Spiral Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Is this a band one should see live? They are playing one of my favorite tiny clubs in a couple of months. What say you long time fans? Yes, yes, yes - go, go go!!! Especially in a small club. Of all the bands I've ever seen play, there are two that have a near transcendental feel to the live show - Cloud Cult & Okkervil River. You will not be disappointed, they are absolutely mesmerizing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M. (hristine Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Yes, yes, yes - go, go go!!! Especially in a small club. Of all the bands I've ever seen play, there are two that have a near transcendental feel to the live show - Cloud Cult & Okkervil River. You will not be disappointed, they are absolutely mesmerizing.Ticket has been purchased! Thanks for the glowing recommendation. I can't wait. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Killer Whales Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Okkervil River is one of my favorite bands so I've been really looking forward to this one. A couple listens in and I can already tell this one's going to be a grower. I like all of the songs right now and some of them are incredible, but it's without a doubt their least catchy album since Down the River of Golden Dreams. Besides the melodies of Lost Coastlines and Bruce Wayne Campbell, there aren't too many hooks here. That said, the songs are beautiful and once I listen to this everyday for the next few weeks, I can tell things are going to sink in for me and Sheff's always brilliant lyrics will reveal themselves. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jakobnicholas Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 What a great album! Been listening to it a bunch. I think I may like it a bit more than Stage Names. Reminder....their HUGE tour begins Friday night in Lawrence, KS!!! Tour dates: 09-12 Lawrence, KS - The Bottleneck09-13 Omaha, NE - Slowdown09-14 Madison, WI - Barrymore Theater ^09-15 Fargo, ND - Aquarium09-17 Seattle, WA - The Showbox *09-18 Vancouver, British Columbia - Richard's on Richards *09-19 Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom *09-20 Seattle, WA - McDonald Theater *09-21 San Francisco, CA - Treasure Island Festival09-23 Los Angeles, CA - Henry Fonda Theatre *09-24 Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up Tavern *09-25 Tempe, AZ - The Clubhouse *09-26 Tucson, AZ - Club Congress *09-28 Austin, TX - Austin City Limits Music Festival09-30 New Orleans, LA - The Republic !#10-01 Birmingham, AL - Workplay Theater !#10-02 Athens, GA - 40 Watt Club !#10-03 Athens, GA - Soapbox Laundro Lounge !#10-04 Richmond, VA - The National !#10-06 New York, NY - Webster Hall !#10-07 New York, NY - Webster Hall !#10-08 Northampton, MA - Pearl Street !10-09 Millvale, PA - Mr. Smalls Theatre !10-10 Buffalo, NY - Tralf Music Hall !10-11 Montreal, Quebec - Les Saints !10-12 Toronto, Ontario - Phoenix !10-14 Chicago, IL - Metro !#10-27 Copenhagen, Denmark - Loppen10-28 Lund, Sweden - Mejeriet10-29 Gothenburg, Sweden - Pusterviksbaren10-30 Stockholm, Sweden - Debaser Medis10-31 Oslo, Norway - Storsalen11-01 Aarhus, Denmark - Voxhall11-03 Paris, France - L'Alhambra11-04 Bruges, Belgium - Cactus11-05 Norwich, England - Waterfront11-06 Manchester, England - Academy11-07 Dublin, Ireland - Academy11-09 Glasgow, Scotland - Oran Mor11-10 Wolverhampton, England - Wulfrun11-11 London, England - Shepherd's Bush Empire11-12 Brighton, England - Concorde 211-14 Amsterdam, Netherlands - Melkweg11-15 Hamburg, Germany - Knust11-17 Berlin, Germany - Postbahnhof11-18 Munich, Germany - Registratur11-19 Milan, Italy - Musicdrome11-20 Rome, Italy - Circolo Degli Artist11-21 Bologna, Italy - Estragon11-22 Vienna, Austria - Porgy & Bess (Blue Bird Festival) % with the Octopus Project^ with the Walkmen* with Sea Wolf, Zykos! with Crooked Fingers# with Black Joe Lewis & the Honey Bears Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 A nice review of The Stand-Ins over on Aquarium Drunkard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I am so behind the times I just picked up a used copy of Black Sheep Boy... LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M. (hristine Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Reminder....their HUGE tour begins Friday night in Lawrence, KS!!! Tour dates: 09-12 Lawrence, KS - The BottleneckI'll be there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jakobnicholas Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I am so behind the times I just picked up a used copy of Black Sheep Boy... LouieB Many think Black Sheep Boy is their best. I kind of agree. It works as a whole album...kinda sucks you in. If you like Black Sheep Boy, the Black Sheep Boy Appendix EP is a MUST. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Orkie Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Really, *really* bad band. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Really, *really* bad band."Orkie" - I would consider it a personal favor if you would start a thread with THE top 10 bands. Although I think I know who you'd choose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Really, *really* bad band.I was unimpressed when I saw them my first and only time, but I still wouldn't call them "really really bad." That is just plain silly. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I was unimpressed when I saw them my first and only time, but I still wouldn't call them "really really bad." That is just plain silly. LouieBConsider the source. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sly like a Foxwell Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 "Orkie" - I would consider it a personal favor if you would start a thread with THE top 10 bands. Although I think I know who you'd choose. this thread would be awesome. i can see it now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pizatton Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I haven't posted on this board in forever, but I love love love this album! I might like Stage Names a bit more, but they are both stellar. But even more exciting is seeing them live in Lawrence tomorrow night! I saw them open up for the Decemberists a few years back and am just thrilled to see them again! (so much so I just punctuated 3/4 sentences with exclamation points...!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M. (hristine Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Yeah, they pretty muck kicked ass last night. I've seen countless shows at the Bottleneck, but this will go down as the steamiest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jakobnicholas Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I really enjoyed the show last night. It was very hot inside The Bottleneck....Willl Sheff kept peeling off layers, sweating like crazy. If you're a fan of the band.....which I truly am....you willl love their show. I sensed a little restlesness at times, like during "A Stone". Many fans were enraptured by the song's performance, but some seemed to tire of its slowness. I like that Okkervil River can really rock out AND can also play more subtle, patient songs. The lead electric guitarist/violinist/banjo player/slide guitar....her first name is Lauren....was AMAZING. Wow...very talented. She nailed every sound on Another Radio Song and all the other parts she played. There were many standouts. The Latest Toughs was smokin'. On Tour With Zykos was beautiful. For Real was crazy great. And Another Radio Song...which is amazing on disc...is even more amazing live. Here's a setlist I copied off an Okkervil message board: Title TrackPlus Ones (with a delightful mis-start with the capo on the wrong fret)Pop Lie (first time live)Singer-SongwriterThe Latest Toughs-will addresses his intention to 'take back his dignity' from his last appearance in lawrenceOn Tour with Zykos (Lauren plays violin)A Hand To Take Hold At the Scene-will talks about the crazy rain and weather and says it's not so crazy to play a christmas songCalling and Not Calling my Ex (with Travis banging on jingle bells!)A StoneBlue TulipBlackLost Coastlines (with spontaneous clapping and la-lahing from the audience!)Black Sheep Boy / For RealOur Life is Not A Movie (or Maybe)Unless It's Kicks (Will screams 'Don't Just Look, Take Part!' to ensure full clapping compliance)EncoreA Girl In Port (with full band, not just Will solo)Another Radio Song (with Justin playing accordion)Okkervil River Song Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M. (hristine Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I sensed a little restlesness at times, like during "A Stone". Many fans were enraptured by the song's performance, but some seemed to tire of its slowness.I was standing on the landing by the bar for most of the show, but I slipped down front for this tune (one of my very favorites), because the bar/pool table area was far too chatty for just Will and his accoustic. Then it was much too steamy down there to stay. It's no wonder the Bottleneck doesn't utilize much stage lighting. The musicians would spontaneously combust. Kinda surprised they didn't play (the tune) Kansas City. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jakobnicholas Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I was disappointed also in no "Kansas City". In fact, they chose to not play anything that wasn't off their last 4 records/EP's....except Okkervil River Song (Can't Fall In Love With Everything You See). Black Sheep Boy (& Appendix), Stage Names and The Stand-Ins are all terrific. But surprising to hear nothing off River of Golden Dreams. Nothing off Overboard & Down EP. No covers. I thought for sure they'd play one or two older songs in the encore. I can't imagine "Westfall" EVER not sounding great...that'd have been nice also. Oh well. Minor complaint....the songs they did choose to play sounded great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mystik Spiral Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 , rather lovely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I like them, but whathisface is singing like he's in an emo band for the past few albums, it'd kind of annoying. But once you get past that, the songs are pretty good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I like them, but whathisface is singing like he's in an emo band for the past few albums, it'd kind of annoying. But once you get past that, the songs are pretty good.will sheff. I don't have anything prior to black sheep. Hasn't he always sang this way? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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