Soundtrack of our Lives

[beedubyah]

So Ive gathered from pitchfork media and some grumblings from this board that Soundtrack of our Lives arent really respected among the "indie rock" community.  And by posting here, I feel that I am reaching just that.
 
 So what is it?  Too poppy?  Not depressing enough? Too goofy on stage? Lead singer doesnt look like a heroin addict?
 
 They put on one of the best shows Ive seen at the 930 club awhile back.  Pretty much a throwback band that plays straight ahead rock and roll...
 
 Believe me, I love the slow, intense sound of bands like Interpol, Doves, Snow Patrol. etc....But theres definitely room for bands like Soundtrack.
 
 Anyone out there like these guys?  If not, why?

[ggw]

I like them.  I loved Behind the Music.  Wasn't so keen on Infant Freebase.  I streamed the new one a while back and thought it had some great parts.  It's on sale for $6.99 at Best Buy this week and I'll probably drive my SUV to the strip mall to pick up a copy.
 
 I thought the last show was great and I'll be at the show next week.

[Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer]

I don't know their music, but long names are sort of annoying, aren't they?

[ggw]

Yes, they are, Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer.
 
 

Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer:
 long names are sort of annoying, aren't they?

[Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer]

I'm glad someone picked up on the joke.
 
 

Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
  Yes, they are, Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer.
 
   

Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer:
 long names are sort of annoying, aren't they?

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[chaz]

I dig the Soundtrack with a big shovel.  I'll be there.  I'll try to pick up the new one first so I can brush up on the new material.  $6.99 sounds like the right price to me.

[sonickteam2]

yeah word
 
  i love em.  going to see them next weekend with the Black Crowes
 
  very excited

[snailhook]

TSOOL are fantastic. i last saw them at fletcher's in 2002 and they put on a hell of a show. they definitely capture much of the golden age of late '60s psych/pop, and any fan of the who, the kinks, and love should dig 'em.
 
 three of the guys used to be in this great band in the late '80s/early '90s called union carbide productions. they were mining the stooges and captain beefheart at a time when it wasn't really all that hip to do so. if you're into dirty-ass rawk with a knack for songcraft, check 'em out.

[sonickteam2]

Originally posted by snailhook:
  TSOOL are fantastic. i last saw them at fletcher's in 2002 and they put on a hell of a show.  

you were one of the other 9 people who were there??   we partied with them a bit afterwards, awesome guys!!

[chaz]

Too bad they won't be coming to town with the Ceasars this time.  I also really liked the Sam Roberts set last time they were here.  I've never heard them, but word I hear so far on the Dears is lukewarm.
 
 *edit*
 
 Shit I just listened to a track from the Dears site....that guy sings just like Morrisey!

[kosmo vinyl]

really i didn't hear the morrissey at all... guess i need to clean the wax out of my ears AGAIN.  
 
 count me in, just got hooked up with the previous release and it was WOW what have i been missing out on as USUAL.

[sonickteam2]

I think that one line of that one verse of that one song on the album sounds just like Jimmy Eat World.

[wxdude]

I also loved Behind the Music, and will probably purchase the new CD this week.  I thought the show they did at the 9:30 a few years ago was one of the best of the year, and I plan on attending Monday.  Hopefully there will be more people there than at their last show, I think it was maybe a little over half full if that.

[HoyaSaxa03]

Originally posted by sonickteam2:
  I think that one line of that one verse of that one song on the album sounds just like Jimmy Eat World.

[insert rabid uninformed retorts here]

[sonickteam2]

Originally posted by HoyaSaxa03:
   

Originally posted by sonickteam2:
  I think that one line of that one verse of that one song on the album sounds just like Jimmy Eat World.

[insert rabid uninformed retorts here] [/b]

I thought i was the one that was "uninformed"
 
   i did read Express yesterday on the train home from work, so now i must be informed!