myboyblue Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 When did all these guys decide they needed to morph into 70s arena rock bands? I'm sad, blue. Much of this album sounds like Thin Lizzy. If anyone sees Sin Ropas Holy Broken floating around could you please PM? really? i love the new glossary album. maybe not as much as the last one but definitly like it.Yeah, I like it quite a bit. Surprised you didn't like it mChris. Nothing compares to For What I Don't Become for me but I like it quite a bit. That said, I think his recent solo album grabbed me even more so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Jonathan Richman - The Laura Palmer Tape Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mjpuczko Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Yeah, I like it quite a bit. Surprised you didn't like it mChris. Nothing compares to For What I Don't Become for me but I like it quite a bit. That said, I think his recent solo album grabbed me even more so. that solo album is fantastic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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solace Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 sorta surprised Pfork still haven't posted their review of this yet... really curious to see what they think. it could go either way... myself, i ADORE tracks 2-5, but overally it's kind of an erratic album. still one of my favorite newer bands (esp. live) in the last 2-3 years though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
augurus Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 sorta surprised Pfork still haven't posted their review of this yet... really curious to see what they think. it could go either way... myself, i ADORE tracks 2-5, but overally it's kind of an erratic album. still one of my favorite newer bands (esp. live) in the last 2-3 years though.All Hour Cymbals caught me off guard. I enjoyed that album a lot. As for Odd Blood, I'm swimming in psychedelia, and I have no complaints yet. I do want to give it a couple more listens before I make a verdict. Pitchfork will review Odd Blood by the end of the week. I'm glad they gave Gil Scott-Heron's I'm New Here a great score and review. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 yeah, that Gil record is fantastic. i think at this point i like All Hour Cymbals more, but they certainly went for it w/ Odd Blood, gotta give 'em credit for that. i still don't really love tracks 1, 8, and 9 tho. ONE is SOOO so 80's that i actually was kinda turned off that song at first, but after I got over it i realized that song is pretty rad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
augurus Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 yeah, that Gil record is fantastic. i think at this point i like All Hour Cymbals more, but they certainly went for it w/ Odd Blood, gotta give 'em credit for that. i still don't really love tracks 1, 8, and 9 tho. ONE is SOOO so 80's that i actually was kinda turned off that song at first, but after I got over it i realized that song is pretty rad. I felt the same way when I heard the end of Ambling Alps, except that goes back one more era, perhaps... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Al.Ducts Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Just starting to listen to this one. Dig it so far. UPDATE: This record is really really great, in my opinion. Very refreshing, full sound. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M. (hristine Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 really? i love the new glossary album. maybe not as much as the last one but definitly like it. Yeah, I like it quite a bit. Surprised you didn't like it mChris. Nothing compares to For What I Don't Become for me but I like it quite a bit. That said, I think his recent solo album grabbed me even more so.OK. I just played Thin Lizzy The Boys Are Back In Town, interspersed with Save Your Money For The Weekend. Had the same reaction. I still love the Kneisers' vocals and harmonies, but to me, all those great hooks have gotten lost in the production. I'll give it another listen in the car though. There's too much to love about this band to give up on them now. Also...been meaning to snag Joey's free download for a while. Thanks for the reminder! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncle tupelo Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Beach House - Teen Dream I listened to this album several times today and it's by far the best I've heard this year. Each time I listen, it gets better and better. just got around to checking this one out...totally agree...one of the best i've heard so far this year. thanks for the heads up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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uncle tupelo Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 when is this band ever gonna put out something new? ...did I hear right that Mercer wants to take a hiatus from The Shins until 2011? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cooperissup3r Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 when is this band ever gonna put out something new? ...did I hear right that Mercer wants to take a hiatus from The Shins until 2011? well he's in that new side project, Broken Bells. i think that's as close as we're getting to The Shins. Didn't they get a new drummer and bass player last year? I know Mercer had some material worked up...guess he decided not to use it. bah. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncle tupelo Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 bah. my sentiments as well guess I'll just have to listen to the best record of 2009 (in my opinion anyway) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I read, as recently as last week, that the Shins are indeed going to record a new album (this year?) but not before he records another Broken Bells album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Moss Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 well he's in that new side project, Broken Bells. i think that's as close as we're getting to The Shins. Didn't they get a new drummer and bass player last year? I know Mercer had some material worked up...guess he decided not to use it. bah. I have been listening to that new Broken Bells album for awhile now and it's really, really good. Any fan of Mercer will like it I think. Next to Beach House it's the one I'm listening to the most. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakespeare In The Alley Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I say this about so many of Gruff's songs, but Steel Your Girl is one of the very best pop songs I've ever heard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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M. (hristine Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I saw new Ted Leo leaked this AM. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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