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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: sonickteam2 on June 03, 2005, 10:23:00 am
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thinking of catching the show tonight...
cant remember what others said of thier live show. is it worth seeing? or does it lack substance...
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Isn't that tomorrow? I saw them last time around and they were ok. I got tired of them after a while. They would be fine as an opening band. I'm hoping I can get into the Stephen Malkmus show instead.
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they're playing a special show just for me, tonight. that is , if i feel like going :)
only ok? ugh.
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I forgot they're playing Baltimore tonight.
I mean, they're really good, but after a while I just got tired of it. Fun and energetic show. Maybe I just wasn't in the mood...
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Originally posted by ggw?:
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thanks, sir.
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Is Pitty Sing playing with the Futureheads in Baltimore?
I've never heard them, but supposedly they are the next Killers.
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Originally posted by ggw?:
Is Pitty Sing playing with the Futureheads in Baltimore?
I've never heard them, but supposedly they are the next Killers.
Do we really need another? I thought The Bravery was vying for that title
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Friends of mine on the west coast have been recommending them, though my tolerance for music along the lines of FF, Bravery, and all that post-garage-punk-neo-modern-whateverthefuckyouwantto call it is somewhat limited. Not sure if the Futureheads fit into that genre. There's always the Back Bar to retreat to.
It's only a $15 show so what the hell. I'll pick up a couple of tix on my way to the Black Cat tonite.
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Anyone know if the 930 show sold out last time?
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The show didn't sell out last time (it was crowded though), but they have generated more buzz this time around and its on a Saturday so I wouldn't be surprised if it sold out the night of.
Their previous show at the club was very good -- lots of energy.
And, I wouldn't call them the next Killers. The Futureheads seem like a real rock band. Not some made for magazine cover shit like the Killers.
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Originally posted by LonnieBeale:
And, I wouldn't call them the next Killers. The Futureheads seem like a real rock band. Not some made for magazine cover shit like the Killers.
No, it's Pitty Sing that have been labeled as the next Killers.
I like the Futureheads. They remind me of the Jam.
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Originally posted by ggw?:
They remind me of the Jam.
some of their songs sound exactly like the Jam but for some reason not as good, I cant listen to the whole album anymore without becoming bored
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i have heard one Pitty Sing song. (sing song?)
they sound very 80s, yes. Killers, no, but maybe i will try and show up early and see them.
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Originally posted by general grievous:
I cant listen to the whole album anymore without becoming bored
Exactly how I feel. Loved it the first few times I listened to it
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The last show was fun. Not fun enough to make me want to go again though.
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Pop tunes that will make jaded indie kids dance
By Jim Ray
MSNBC
Updated: 2:52 p.m. ET May 27, 2005
It??s not that Pitty Sing front man Paul Holmes doesn??t get the allusions to ??80s revivalist rockers like The Killers ?? or even the originals like The Smiths ?? it??s just that he doesn??t really appreciate the comparison. In fact, says the Manchester-born (that would be England) guitarist and lyricist, he??d rather listen to a rap album than rock out to what??s being hailed as ??indie? these days.
??The progression in rap music is really unparalleled,? says Holmes. ??It??s the one thing keeping up with reality. Rock music keeps going back on itself.? What??s most likely on his iPod? Underground club favorite (but soon-to-be-everywhere) M.I.A.
With the inevitable comparisons out of the way, Holmes and company present themselves as an incredibly ambitious band. Their eponymous first full length album starts off equally ambitious, with an orchestral prelude that blends right into a rock anthem, ??Hanging on Me.? The soaring guitar and drums certainly wouldn??t feel out of place in an arena in front of tens of thousands of adoring fans, a place Holmes make no apologies for striving towards.
The album continues with a sound that??s equally lush, edgy and crooning, with plenty of drawn out ??ooh??s? from Holmes, and a combination of ??80s synth and mid-??90s electronica. Pitty Sing??s heart is pure pop, though, minus all of the saccharine that normally rots the soul of the music.
??Telephone? is a gorgeously lush pop track with so many ??oh-oh??s? you half expect to see a 17 year-old John Cusack blaring it from a boombox in your neighbor??s front yard. ??Radio,? the clear single from the album were it not for the delightfully naughty lyrics, should manage to get all of the ??thin wrested boys,? as Holmes describes the typical indie crowd, to stop staring at their feet and even dance a bit.
Following an ethereal spoken word interlude that feels oddly out of place, ??Robots? closes the album nicely with an edgy guitar and vocals that depart from the rest of the album.
Of course, pure pop and the indie music scene don??t exactly make for the best of friends. For every warm embrace of pop (see: The New Pornographers), there??s certainly a healthy dose of mistrust ?? probably because of the unspoken rule that once something gains mass appeal, it loses any cool cachet. Holmes certainly recognizes this distinction, noting out the difficulty of ??not really being an indie band on an indie label.? Just as difficult is finding an audience amongst the hyper-consolidated radio market without a huge label able to afford massive payola backing.
Not that this is going to stop Pitty Sing from putting out more pure pop. Holmes promises that the next album, which is written and now awaiting studio time, is going to be ??as much of a pop album as ??Thriller.???
Whether this somewhat arbitrary distinction between pop and indie works for or against Pitty Sing remains to be seen. They??re set to begin touring on the East Coast with perpetual crowd pleasers The Futureheads, which should certainly raise their awareness, and no doubt continue to fuel their ambition.
http://bravest.msnbc.com/id/7995293/ (http://bravest.msnbc.com/id/7995293/)
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I should want to go to this show, but I just don't. I had a ticket for their last show, but it was a Monday and I'd just done a lot of traveling and I bagged it. But, not moved to see them now...don't know why. Have the album, haven't listened to it.
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Originally posted by Bombay Chutney:
The last show was fun. Not fun enough to make me want to go again though.
you freak!!
Originally posted by BadSushi:
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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awww, does hoya miss sushilady's attention?
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Originally posted by sonickteam4:
awww, does hoya miss sushilady's attention?
well, i have been crying a lot lately for no particular reason
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Just a few questions. How and why the f**k does one go back and dig out a posting from four to six months ago? And just HOW long was above poster looking for that quote? BTW: I stick by my VERY old review. See you there.
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Originally posted by BadSushi:
Just a few questions. How and why the f**k does one go back and dig out a posting from four to six months ago? And just HOW long was above poster looking for that quote? BTW: I stick by my VERY old review. See you there.
the link to that thread is in this very thread, and it was less than 4 months ago
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Originally posted by BadSushi:
How and why the f**k does one go back and dig out a posting from four to six months ago?
How? Well, the show was in February, so one goes to the postings for that week and voila! It takes all of about twenty seconds.
Why? Because the original post in this thread specifically asked about the opinions on their last show.
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Originally posted by general grievous:
the link to that thread is in this very thread
you freak!
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Originally posted by general grievous:
Originally posted by BadSushi:
Just a few questions. How and why the f**k does one go back and dig out a posting from four to six months ago? And just HOW long was above poster looking for that quote? BTW: I stick by my VERY old review. See you there.
the link to that thread is in this very thread, and it was less than 4 months ago [/b]
Okay, less than four months...but many "pages" ago. Back to part of the original question: How did ggw find the original "thread"? Is there a trick? BTW: I was being defensive, sorry. A certain creepy obsessed poster has make me uneasy.
:roll:
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its easy to find an old thread..... just start a new one, ask about the old thread, and soon, ggw will post a link to that thread!
:) works everytime!
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Originally posted by sonickteam4:
its easy to find an old thread..... just start a new one, ask about the old thread, and soon, ggw will post a link to that thread!
:) works everytime!
I knew there was some highly technical "trick"...mucho thanks. :D :D :D
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I saw them in Boston during their winter tour. They blew the roof off the place. Everyone, band and audience, got really into it. I'm definately going to make a point to be at the show tommmorow.
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Originally posted by ggw?:
Is Pitty Sing playing with the Futureheads in Baltimore?
I've never heard them, but supposedly they are the next Killers.
Yes, it's the very same bill.
I've been wanting to see Pitty Sing but didn't have any interest in the other bands. Can't say that I've heard much but kind of like what I have heard, even though I hate their name.
How were they (Pitty Sing), for those who saw them?
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I give the Futureheads show a solid B-
They struck me as a poor man's Franz Ferdinand. Nice clean-cut UK boys who could have nice jobs as actuaries or solicitors.
They get an A for effort. The banter got a little tiring, but it seemed genuine and they certainly got the crowd to respond.
The music was actually a bit more stale live than it was on the record. Fun at times, repetitive at others.
Not sorry I went, but I wouldn't rush out to see them again.
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Originally posted by Jaguär:
Originally posted by ggw?:
Is Pitty Sing playing with the Futureheads in Baltimore?
I've never heard them, but supposedly they are the next Killers.
Yes, it's the very same bill.
I've been wanting to see Pitty Sing but didn't have any interest in the other bands. Can't say that I've heard much but kind of like what I have heard, even though I hate their name.
How were they (Pitty Sing), for those who saw them? [/b]
Pitty Sing sounded like a band waiting for John Hughes to make another movie so they can be on the soundtrack.
I knew nothing of High Speed Scene before the show and was really impressed. They had an early Spoon sound. Fun to watch too.
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What? Anyone who thinks the Futureheads are the next Killers needs to adjust their ears. Huh? The Killers have a singer and a drummer...then some guy that plays a guitar once and awhileand maybe another guy. I can't remember. They really have 1.5 musicians in the band. Plus, the goddamn lead singer doesn't even dance. If you don't play an instrument (except pressing the keyboard twice a show) dance you jerk. The Killers will put out one decent album (already done) and then fade away.
The Futureheads have three dudes that play guitars and sing. They also have a decent drummer. They are in a completely different category than the Killers. They are actually musicians. Please. Stop listening to what other fools tell you and listen to your own music and make your own interpretations.
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I thought the Futureheads were good, they played some new stuff, which was nice, but I found the whole light-show aspect pretty distracting. Maybe it was because I had the flu and the bright lights shining in my eyes only made me feel worse. But I couldn't help feeling nostalgic for the last time I saw them (also at 9:30), when they were just a good band, playing good music, without feeling like they had to throw in random cheesy lights and banners. Maybe it was to impress their new young fan base. I guess no show will be free of 12 year olds ever again until the O.C. goes off the air, alas.
The High Speed Scene sucked, hard.
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Originally posted by nayr497:
What? Anyone who thinks the Futureheads are the next Killers needs to adjust their ears. Huh? The Killers have a singer and a drummer...then some guy that plays a guitar once and awhileand maybe another guy. I can't remember. They really have 1.5 musicians in the band. Plus, the goddamn lead singer doesn't even dance. If you don't play an instrument (except pressing the keyboard twice a show) dance you jerk. The Killers will put out one decent album (already done) and then fade away.
The Futureheads have three dudes that play guitars and sing. They also have a decent drummer. They are in a completely different category than the Killers. They are actually musicians. Please. Stop listening to what other fools tell you and listen to your own music and make your own interpretations.
It is Pitty Sing that is being compared to the Killers, as noted twice above and in the article in the middle of this thread. Please adjust your eyes.