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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: vansmack on January 31, 2005, 08:12:00 pm
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Blanket request, but will somebody who pays attention tomorrow night provide a quick review of the Zutons performance?
They're headlining out here next week and I haven't committed to going, although I can't get "Pressure Point" out of my head. And I could watch Abi play the sax all night.
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The only adjective I can think of to describe Abi playing sax.....bouncy! :D
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i wouldn't say bouncy, i would say obnoxious.
don't waste your money smackie.
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Pressure Point is an annoying song, but they have some other songs that sound like 60's era Kinks that are quite nice.
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I think I saw them when they opened for Muse. I was thoroughly unimpressed with their music. But I don't really know your taste that well. I personally would pass.
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i saw them open for muse, i thought they were fun, but sort of out of place opening for Muse.
the girl that plays saxophone is sort of unecessary.
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I agree. Rarely is the saxaphone anything other than annoying in a band. Take out the sax, and I'd like them quite a bit more.
Originally posted by MaLo:
i saw them open for muse, i thought they were fun, but sort of out of place opening for Muse.
the girl that plays saxophone is sort of unecessary.
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i agree, saw them twice open for Muse and i thought the Sax player was obnoxious, and she's not even good looking! well, i dont think so anyway.
if its like $10 or less...go ahead and go...they're no worse or better than the Bravery.
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I saw them open for Muse last year and found their music to be catchy at first. But, that vanished after 2 songs. I don't understand the hype about this band. Just more of the same to me.
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I saw them open for Muse last year and found their music to be catchy at first. But, that vanished after 2 songs. I don't understand the hype about this band. Just more of the same to me.
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Thanks for the heads up from those that have seen them live.
Let me know how tonight's show go's (i.e., if the new stuff sounds any better).
Thanks in advance.
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Smackie: You missed an excellent show. With all due respect to the other board members who sank them without attending, I'll say this: They were great! The sax was NOT invasive, but used as a peripherally interesting "filler". Maybe their sound balance was better tonight than at earlier shows. These guys (and beautiful woman, Abi) played some blue-eyed soul, a lot of rock, some jazz, and a fascinating arabic-influenced song, which had all us chicks in the back attempting belly-dancing. I love their unique sound, but, unfortunately, being a new fan, I can't give you their set list.
I also loved Redwall, the opener. I think they are also really well-rounded musically, which is surprising since they are YOUNG! (and their vocals/harmonies are great) They did a few pieces that were sophisticated and jazzy, which really impressed me. They're from Chicago, and I suspect cut some elementary school classes to sneak into local jazz clubs. I'm not sure I can find any group to compare them to, but I think we'll be hearing more about/from them.
I'll leave the Keane review to their loyal fans: I'm not one. But one thing I will say: it was a major "couples" night, and most of those couples were making out like crazy - wonder if there are major increases in birthrates 9 months after local Keane shows. ;)
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Originally posted by Suki:
But one thing I will say: it was a major "couples" night, and most of those couples were making out like crazy - wonder if there are major increases in birthrates 9 months after local Keane shows. ;)
Bleck, i noticed that too. The couple in front of us was rather disgusting...and annoying with their little cell phone cameras..
Keane didn't do much for me. I probably wouldn't go see them again. I did like the Zutons...they put on a fun show that had me dancing.
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I'll be at the Keane/Zutons/Redwalls concert in Philly friday night and give a report on how that went.
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Originally posted by Suki:
Smackie: which had all us chicks in the back attempting belly-dancing.
You had me here.
I'm in. And thank you.
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I'm in this late, but I thought they were horrible. On the flip side, every song was different so you can't pigeon-hole their sound. And not many bands these days end their set w/ a song that sounds like they are trying to coax a snake out of a basket.