BobLamonta Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I did a search and didn't turn much up on Elbow around here. They have a new album out this week, "Build A Rocket Boys!" (digital only in the US for now), and like their previous four albums, it's a stunner. I know they finally exploded in popularity in the UK with the previous album, so maybe they're uncool now (?). They seem too emotionally forthright and unapologetically ornate to be embraced by a lot of the US indie rock fanbase, but given the success of bands like Arcade Fire and The National here, I've always been surprised that Elbow weren't huge in America (at least hipster-rock huge). Anyway, fans of early Peter Gabriel should definitely check out Elbow's new album (and all their albums for that matter). I'm not generally a lyrics guy, yet Guy Garvey's lyrics frequently get to me, and as a fan of precisely constructed, impeccably arranged art-rock, I'm not sure Elbow has an equal these days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 one of my favorite bands, and I like it a lot.. but hoping it grows on me more. would put it at #3 or #4 in their catalog at this point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Phenominal band...great live show too. Didn't realize this was out digitally!! Guy definatley sounds like Gabriel at points! Seldom Seen Kid was top notch! Woot! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Tatlock Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Big fan here. Guy's a great fella. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-12665269 - nice little talking head interview. In case you didn;t know, he has his own BBC Radio 7 show (no idea if you can get to listen to it in the US) http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0072q60 Try and get to hear this sometime too:- http://caughtbytheriver.net/2009/09/in-search-of-the-holy-quail/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I actually think it's pretty terrible. Overearnest and dull. It has been downhill since Leaders of the Free World. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I actually think it's pretty terrible. Overearnest and dull. It has been downhill since Leaders of the Free World. nah. the last one is one of their best Leaders wasn't all that great besides a few songs imo. my faves are Asleep In The Back, Seldom Seen Kid & Cast of Thousands. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 nah. the last one is one of their best Leaders wasn't all that great besides a few songs imo. my faves are Asleep In The Back, Seldom Seen Kid & Cast of Thousands.Leaders is a classic! Mexican Standoff, An Imagined Affair, Leaders, Station Approach, Picky Bastards!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Leaders is a classic! Mexican Standoff, An Imagined Affair, Leaders, Station Approach, Picky Bastards!!! right... minus 'Picky Buggers', those are among the great songs i alluded to, but overall i think it's def their weakest effort if i'm being honest. still a really good album though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I'll have to check it out. Elbow is a great band. Grace Under Pressure is one of my favorite songs of all time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Albert Tatlock Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 A smallish warm-up before the UK arena tour Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Tatlock Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 With some rapping Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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