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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: HoyaSaxa03 on October 05, 2012, 09:28:26 am
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The Walkmen are one of the best and most fully-formed rock bands working today. I'm frankly shocked that they emerged as the best band of the NYC "garage rock revival" or "post-punk revival" scene of the first years of the aughts, blowing past the Strokes in the last 5 years. They're providing a blueprint for longevity and maturity in a schizophrenic, trend-hopping rock scene.
That's all.
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I had basically the same thoughts while at the show last night. Just wish the singer didn't look so much like Vansmack.
The Walkmen are one of the best and most fully-formed rock bands working today. I'm frankly shocked that they emerged as the best band of the NYC "garage rock revival" or "post-punk revival" scene of the first years of the aughts, blowing past the Strokes in the last 5 years. They're providing a blueprint for longevity and maturity in a schizophrenic, trend-hopping rock scene.
That's all.
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Fackin' amped for tonight.
Pumped for the War on Drugs as well.
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loved the show last night......hope they mix up the setlist tonite??
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Looks like they've been mixing setlists on this tour, but playing pretty much the same batch of songs.
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You could also argue that man bands are setting a blueprint for longevity. Nada Surf, Old 97's, Dr. Dog, etc.
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If they didn't play The Rat, I was going to ask for my money back.
I mean they had to play it, for the simple fact that one guy was yelling "The Rat" between every song.
Looks like they've been mixing setlists on this tour, but playing pretty much the same batch of songs.
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Loved the show. I hadn't seen them since the Bows and Arrows tour.
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If they didn't play The Rat, I was going to ask for my money back.
I mean they had to play it, for the simple fact that one guy was yelling "The Rat" between every song.
Looks like they've been mixing setlists on this tour, but playing pretty much the same batch of songs.
I was glad they played that because they opened with it when I saw them last and the sound was messed up so you didn't get the full effect.
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Definitely late to the game on this band, but I dig em'.
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How rock and roll is a band if four of the five members went to a prep school with an annual tuition of 37K? ;D
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how was the set for The War on Drugs?
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Way, way too loud (from the back). I couldn't understand a word he guy "sang", but some of the music sounded pretty good (for an opener). How's that for a tepid review?
how was the set for The War on Drugs?
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Their set was really loud, but I had earplugs. I liked them. but, I also really like their latest album and it was a treat to hear "Baby Missles" live.
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How rock and roll is a band if four of the five members went to a prep school with an annual tuition of 37K? ;D
they strike me as more professional and careerist than most bands, which is just fine by me.
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You can't argue with the way they've honed their sound, both on record and live. At least I can't.
I guess that's 37K x 9Yrs x 4 students=$1,332,000 well spent.
How rock and roll is a band if four of the five members went to a prep school with an annual tuition of 37K? ;D
they strike me as more professional and careerist than most bands, which is just fine by me.
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Their set was really loud, but I had earplugs. I liked them. but, I also really like their latest album and it was a treat to hear "Baby Missles" live.
They're actually one of my favorite bands, but they seem to always have sound problems...
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I bought one of their first couple of albums and it wasn't bad but I really don't like bob dylan and the walkman are sort of a bob dylan rip-off band so I guess I shouldn't like them either.
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How rock and roll is a band if four of the five members went to a prep school with an annual tuition of 37K? ;D
is this the Animal Collective thread?
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How rock and roll is a band if four of the five members went to a prep school with an annual tuition of 37K? ;D
is this the Animal Collective thread?
yeasayer went to the same prep-school as animal collective.
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How rock and roll is a band if four of the five members went to a prep school with an annual tuition of 37K? ;D
"Rank amateurs!!!"
- Vampire Weekend
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I bought one of their first couple of albums and it wasn't bad but I really don't like bob dylan and the walkman are sort of a bob dylan rip-off band so I guess I shouldn't like them either.
what the hell are you babbling about?
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http://www.undertheradarmag.com/interviews/camera_obscura_tracyanne_campbell_vs._lloyd_cole/
Tracyanne: I probably don't listen to as much music as people assume I do.
Lloyd: Have you heard The Walkmen? The Walkmen are my favorite rock band.
Tracyanne: I've got a few of their CDs. I'm pretty sure we played a few festivals with them. I do like them.