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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: HoyaSaxa03 on February 17, 2005, 06:39:00 pm
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I wasn't originally planning on going to this show (shooting for Music/Kasabian and WSC, and three shows in a four days is rough), but I got a couple of tix from the shout out louds (not olivia's group the small shouts, i have learned) ... who else is coming?
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Me, even though I haven't heard the album yet -- I have it on a CD as MP3s, but my wanking CD drive isn't working....
wah wah wah
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I'll be there.
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Any word on the openers? This is one of those show that if the openers were worth seeing would make the trip down worthwhile. I'm such a snot in that way :)
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me me me...sometimes the song "meantime" just pops into my head and stays there for extended periods of time.
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Originally posted by megs:
me me me...sometimes the song "meantime" just pops into my head and stays there for extended periods of time.
I'm listening to it as i type this.....
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Originally posted by kosmo vinyl:
Any word on the openers? This is one of those show that if the openers were worth seeing would make the trip down worthwhile. I'm such a snot in that way :)
i have no idea, but the shout out louds manager is a nice guy.
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they have some mp3's here
http://www.shoutoutlouds.com/ (http://www.shoutoutlouds.com/)
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I'll be there. They remind me of the Jam.
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caught them on their last tour. it was a good time, a lot of energy and the crowd was into it. they only played for like 30 mins cause they only have one album but "meantime" and "hounds of love" definitely gave me my money's worth
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definitely. they good.
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ugh, three straight nights of heavy drinking has got me down, but i'm going to make it out tonight ...
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Me there.
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I've been flattened by the flu that's going around, so I'm not going to make it. I haven't had a fever this high in a long time.
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Am I the only person that did *not* like The Futureheads album?
It was a mistake to buy their CD last year. :/
Cheers
DJ Medusa.
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Well, Medusa, I'm missing the show as well. Have too much of my headache left, and have to be at work WAY early tomorrow. Ah well, it's just one show. And it's not like it's Snow Patrol or Wonderstuff or anything.... :p
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Originally posted by Medusa:
Am I the only person that did *not* like The Futureheads album?
It was a mistake to buy their CD last year. :/
Cheers
DJ Medusa.
i tried to like it, but gave up on it
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pretty good show ... got there in time for the small shouts, who were really really good ... swedish band that sounded almost like a mixture of the arcade fire and the cure, it was their first show in the states, and i was really impressed ... picked up their EP (released today) for $2 (does that even cover the cost of production/distribution??) ... they had one song (the one with the fast clapping at the beginning) that sounded exactly like the yeah yeah yeah's "y control" and the walkmen's "the rat", which is definitely a good thing
the futureheads were good, but i wasn't blown away or anything ... they were much more straightforward punk/pop than i expected after a couple of listens to their album ... "meantime" was definitely the highlight of their show, and they played it real early in the set
crowd seemed really into it and the futureheads were really chipper, which got on my nerves a bit ... all in all, i thought the small shouts stole the night, great set, great band, definitely one to watch out for ...
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are you crazzzzy. I was there ALL night. That was the most kickin' show I've ever seen; it was Devo meets cashmere sweaters. All the upstairs fans were exhausted. Maybe you used your press pass and stayed in the VIP section too long. No slow stuff; no emo; no anthems/hooks...was your hangover blocking your ears and your brain synapses? You worry me sometimes; you being a music critic and all... I LOVED the Futureheads and so did everyone else, you freak. It was THE MOST energetic show at the 930 in the past three years (except for the Jam...).
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Originally posted by Sheik Urass:
It was THE MOST energetic show at the 930 in the past three years (except for the Jam...).
The Jam played the 930 in the past 3 years?
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I am a DJ-I am what I play
Set-list
Brian Jonestown Massacre-Servo
The Records-Starry Eyes
The Fever-Gray Ghost
Madness-Embarassment
Buzzcocks-Autonomy
Kasabian-Reason Is Treason
New Order-Krafty
Pink Grease-Remember Forever
22-20's-22 Days
Annie Christian-Love This Life
Franz Ferdinand-Matinee
The Jam-Start!
Kaiser Chiefs-Everyday I Love You Less And Less
Zutons-Havana Gang Brawl
Le Tigre-TKO
Weezer-Devotion
The High Speed Scene
Razorlight-Stumble And Fall
Cardia-Life After Love
Possum Dixon-Nerves
Bloc Party-Helicopter
Dead 60's-Riot Radio
Robbers On High Street-Japanese Girls
Idlewild-Love Steals Us...
The Shout Out Louds
Queen-The Loser In The End
Hefner-Pull Yourself Together
Devo-Wiggly World
The Smiths-The Headmaster Ritual
The Chills-Familiarity Breeds Contempt
Dogs Die In Hot Cars-I Love You Cause I Have To
The Fall-Cruiser's Creek
U2-Celebration
XTC-Radios In Motion
Hot Hot Heat-Goodnight Goodnight
The Futureheads
Kula Shaker-Sound Of Drums
Libertines-Can't Stand Me Now
The Clash-Police On My Back
Snow Patrol-Run
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I didn't like the Futureheads album either but went because my buddy had a free ticket. Was anyone else impressed by The Shout Out Louds?
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Sorry... exceedingly unimpressed by the Shout Out Louds, and I think that was their point. The "I'm too bored to try" stage presence doesn't work for me. Just struck me as contrived. Started strong, but by the fifth song, I was ready for them to be done. Haven't heard them on disc though--how's that EP?
High Speed Scene was the high point for me, but I'm a sucker for power-pop.
Dug the Futureheads quite a bit (and I do like their album), but christ... didn't realize how many younguns were in their fan base. They have a song on the OC soundtrack or what?
Oh yeah... and liberty spikes? Man that is edgy. At the mall. Who was the unfortunate f**k who that kid stood in front of?
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Originally posted by ravedubin:
I am a DJ-I am what I play
Set-list
Thanks for the list. I was going to comment on how much I liked the DJ set, even though I only caught everything post-Shout Out Louds. Nice.
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Originally posted by Sheik Urass:
are you crazzzzy. I was there ALL night. That was the most kickin' show I've ever seen; it was Devo meets cashmere sweaters. All the upstairs fans were exhausted. Maybe you used your press pass and stayed in the VIP section too long. No slow stuff; no emo; no anthems/hooks...was your hangover blocking your ears and your brain synapses? You worry me sometimes; you being a music critic and all... I LOVED the Futureheads and so did everyone else, you freak. It was THE MOST energetic show at the 930 in the past three years (except for the Jam...).
The most kickin' show you've ever seen? Really? Hyperbole much?
I thought the futureheads were good, but certainly not excellent ... like i said, much more straightforward punk-pop than i expected from them, and all of the guys got on my nerves ... i could see why there were so many high school kids there, it was almost like a british facsimile of the punk-pop on "modern rock" radio here in the good ole US-of-A ... there were definitely a few good songs though, and, like i said, "meantime" was great ... but overall, i say "blah" and "eh?" and i'd be mighty surprised if i was the only one.
what bug flew up your ass?
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Originally posted by HoyaSaxa03:
The most kickin' show you've ever seen? Really? Hyperbole much?
I thought the futureheads were good, but certainly not excellent ... like i said, much more straightforward punk-pop than i expected from them, and all of the guys got on my nerves ... i could see why there were so many high school kids there, it was almost like a british facsimile of the punk-pop on "modern rock" radio here in the good ole US-of-A ... there were definitely a few good songs though, and, like i said, "meantime" was great ... but overall, i say "blah" and "eh?" and i'd be mighty surprised if i was the only one.
Nah, you're definitely not the only one, although I do think they're far better musically than any of your Blink-182 type bands.
"Fun and worth twelve bucks:" That's about the biggest compliment I can give the Futureheads. I just didn't feel compelled to stick around for the requisite encore (did they even do one?). They'd played the six songs that I dig on the album by that point anyhow.
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But their CD is the perfect example of straightforward punk-pop. Why would you expect their live show to be any different? And I'll admit the whole this-side-versus-that-side thing was a bit hokey, but at least they're trying to engage the audience. I love "chipper" bands. I like it when they jump around, make cracks at each other and act like they're really enjoying what they do. There's nothing more annoying than paying to see a band that stands perfectly silent and still, stares at their feet and acts like they'd rather be at home watching TV.
Everyone around me was having a good time, that's for sure.
"Most energetic show at the 9:30 in the past 3 years"? Well that's ridiculous.
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Originally posted by HoyaSaxa03:
The most kickin' show you've ever seen? Really? Hyperbole much?
shut up with the hyperbole comments already. did you just learn that word a couple weeks ago
i will take Rhett's stance on this show, I didnt like it. but i didnt go either.
i dont care for the Futureheads too much.
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Originally posted by sonickteam2:
Originally posted by HoyaSaxa03:
The most kickin' show you've ever seen? Really? Hyperbole much?
shut up with the hyperbole comments already. did you just learn that word a couple weeks ago
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it's just such a damn good word!! like hirsute.
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Originally posted by Bombay Chutney:
But their CD is the perfect example of straightforward punk-pop. Why would you expect their live show to be any different?
good point, i'm listening to it again, and i'm not sure why i found them so intriguing the first couple of listens ... but i'm not saying they sucked or anything, i thought they put on a good show and i was entertained, just didn't blow my socks off (like the shout out louds did).
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Originally posted by tenfifteen:
Originally posted by HoyaSaxa03:
i could see why there were so many high school kids there, it was almost like a british facsimile of the punk-pop on "modern rock" radio here in the good ole US-of-A ...
Nah, you're definitely not the only one, although I do think they're far better musically than any of your Blink-182 type bands.
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yeah, i'd agree they're better, but their call and response stuff and song structures just reminded me alot of the stuff i hear on DC101 (not always a bad thing...), so i guess the big question is why they aren't breaking through to the mainstream, seems like they'd be pretty well-suited for rock radio ...
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[/qb][/QUOTE]it's just such a damn good word!! like hirsute. [/QB][/QUOTE]
Like "condescending" as in asshole.
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Originally posted by Sheik Urass:
I LOVED the Futureheads and so did everyone else, you freak.
who's the asshole again? i'm just posting what i thought about the show, chillllll out.
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yeah, i'd agree they're better, but their call and response stuff and song structures just reminded me alot of the stuff i hear on DC101 (not always a bad thing...), so i guess the big question is why they aren't breaking through to the mainstream, seems like they'd be pretty well-suited for rock radio ... [/QB][/quote]Definitely agree there. Like I mentioned last week, they remind me alot of the Jam, and that was a band that never really took off here. I think their stuff lacks the more familiar verse/chorus/verse structure of Green Day, et al. And for all the guitar, it's also a lot less power-chordy/"chugga-chugga," both of which go over big here. Maybe we Americans just like our guitar-rock a little more Jimmy Eat World-ish (in general).
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Originally posted by HoyaSaxa03:
who's the asshole again? i'm just posting what i thought about the show, chillllll out.
Bow, BOW I SAY, before the rawk holiness that art the FUTUREHEADS, blasphemer!
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Originally posted by tenfifteen:
Sorry... exceedingly unimpressed by the Shout Out Louds, and I think that was their point. The "I'm too bored to try" stage presence doesn't work for me. Just struck me as contrived. Started strong, but by the fifth song, I was ready for them to be done. Haven't heard them on disc though--how's that EP?
High Speed Scene was the high point for me, but I'm a sucker for power-pop.
Dug the Futureheads quite a bit (and I do like their album), but christ... didn't realize how many younguns were in their fan base. They have a song on the OC soundtrack or what?
Oh yeah... and liberty spikes? Man that is edgy. At the mall. Who was the unfortunate f**k who that kid stood in front of?
Have not listened to the EP yet. Three songs but only cost $2. Supposedly, a full length will be released this spring.
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The most kickin' show you've ever seen? Really? Hyperbole much?
what bug flew up your ass? [/QB]
Yeah, these remarks were really about the music right?
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Originally posted by Sheik Urass:
The most kickin' show you've ever seen? Really? Hyperbole much?
what bug flew up your ass? [/b]
Yeah, these remarks were really about the music right? [/QB]
the first one, yes, was about the music.
the second one was in response to this:
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was your hangover blocking your ears and your brain synapses? You worry me sometimes; you being a music critic and all... I LOVED the Futureheads and so did everyone else, you freak
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You two should get a room and work out that hirsute sexual tension that keeps bubbling over onto the board.
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:D :D :D
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Ever notice how hirsute is the same as hair suit?
I thought the show was not bad at all,it was the first stop on the first US tour for two bands that only have one full length release each(didn't catch the LA based High Speed Scene).I didn't find the "emo-Strokes" sound of the Shout Out Louds to be particularly compelling but there was nothing objectionable about them either and they had a couple of tunes that were pretty good.Much like their album the Futureheads were very good albeit not great.Their punk influenced pop may recall early XTC,the Jam,and other British bands of the early 80's era a little closely but for me at least that is not the worst thing in the world.They reeled off most of the album in an upbeat just havin' fun to be here fashion and attempted to encourage the crowd into dancing and singing along with with some of their anthemic harmonies.Needless to say the Monday night crowd responded somewhat tepidly but folks seemed to enjoy the set.I was glad to hear the cover of the much underrated Television Personalities 'Dorian Gray' as an encore.It was better than staying home and renting movies.
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I was glad to hear the cover of the much underrated Television Personalities 'Dorian Gray' as an encore.
so that's what that was...i thought i recognized it.
i thought last night was one of the better shows i've sen at the club recently, though maybe because i didn't expect so much from any of the bands. that guy's liberty spikes were intense!
i caught a little of the high speed scene but was too busy running around to pay much attention. they seemed ok, but nothing special.
i actually really enjoyed the shout out louds (dumb name) and "emo-strokes" doesn't seem an apt description. they weren't doing anything new, and have obvious influences (new order/OMD/cure/echo), but they came up with some great melodies and their instruments sounded great. i could care less that they looked bored.
the futureheads (even dumber name) put on a great live show, and they're solid musically. i hear a lot of buzzcocks, jam, and the less experimental, more accessible aspect of wire in them. my biggest criticism is that even after 30 minutes, all of their material sounded the same, and though i enjoyed their set, i doubt i'd listen to their album and be that into it.
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I thought the Futureheads would have a hard time recreating the vocal gymnastics of the album, and I think that was the case and is why I thought the show was good but not great. It felt like the acoustics were really boom-y and so rather than creative singing, it seemed more shouty. If I hadn't been familiar with the songs from the album, I don't think I would've enjoyed it much. I think they need better equipment.
And interesting to compare their light show with that of Kasabian and the Music. I think much of what made those two bands seem really good/exciting was the fact that they had shit-hot light systems that must have cost a fortune.
Shout Out Louds were pretty good but I found it a little boring. The keyboard player's couldn't-be-bothered-with-it-all attitude was a pose, but a quite attractive pose.
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Originally posted by Relaxer:
And interesting to compare their light show with that of Kasabian and the Music. I think much of what made those two bands seem really good/exciting was the fact that they had shit-hot light systems that must have cost a fortune.
well, i'm completely on the opposite end of that one ... the strobe lights directly focused on the audience during kasabian's set almost ruined the whole night for me, those things were INTENSE
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Futureheads Have Little Material, Lots of Show
Wednesday, February 23, 2005; Page C03
The Washington Post
For most bands headlining the 9:30 club, playing for only about 50 minutes would seem a cheat. But for the Futureheads, who performed there Monday night, it was a major accomplishment. After all, the brittle and bouncy songs of this quartet from Sunderland, England, tend to stop shy of three minutes, and the group's debut album runs out of steam in under a half hour. Bolstered by high spirits and unexpected showmanship, however, in concert the 'heads never faltered.
Inspired largely by such spry post-punk bands as XTC, the Futureheads play simple songs with clipped rhythms, quick-change chords and multiple voices.
All four band members sing, and hand off verses and choruses with wit and dispatch. Center-stage guitarist Barry Hyde was the principal vocalist, but lead guitarist Ross Millard and one-named bassist Jaff were just as likely to warble a crucial part. Rather than hog the mike, for example, Hyde stepped back and played an elementary vamp while Millard and Jaff handled the choruses of such songs as "The City Is Here for You to Use."
The band didn't merely combine a staccato attack with doo-wop harmonies and a reggae-inspired sense of musical space. It also dabbled in audience participation, which is almost always embarrassing in a rock context. Skillfully employing their amiable dispositions and exotic northeast-England accents, the musicians divided the crowd in half to sing contrapuntal vocal parts of a yipping arrangement of Kate Bush's "Hounds of Love." Any group that can pull off that kind of Pete Seeger moment while playing pogo-pop is clearly in complete control of the stage.
-- Mark Jenkins
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Me likee Mark Jenkins...gonna ask him to dance at the NEXT Futureheads show. :D :D :D
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Originally posted by ravedubin:
I am a DJ-I am what I play
Set-list
Brian Jonestown Massacre-Servo
The Records-Starry Eyes
Hey Mr DJ you've got a fan over at
Upstate Life (http://theupstatelife.blogspot.com/)
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Originally posted by kosmo vinyl:
Upstate Life (http://theupstatelife.blogspot.com/)
ouch, no love for the Shout Out Louds either ... guess i'm flying solo on this one ...
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hey man, i liked them...good ol' pleasant indie-pop.