Sign In:
Login with Facebook

Sign Up! (forgotten password?)

Boards Blogs User Profiles

Boards

Music Social Article Comments More…
My Posts Radar

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Beat The Devil's Tattoo

domgourlay 26 replies 09:35 March 1st, 2010

Over the course of the nine years that have elapsed since debut record B.R.M.C. announced Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's intentions, its been pretty much a case of indifference that's greeted each subsequent release, gradually pushing them into their own cosy fan-encrusted niche without ever realising the potential or expectations set from the outset.

  • excellent excellent news. very much looking forward to hearing this

    the first cuts from the album on their myspace sound very promising. I'm not sure I got the memo on Howl though. I think its their finest effort since the debut, non?

    mac_daddy | 1 Mar '10, 10:35 | X | ^ This | Reply

    • I never really got 'Howl'

      to be honest. Maybe it was the shock of seeing them play it live before I heard the record? This is a corker though, totally unexpected but largely excellent.

      domgourlay @mac_daddy | 1 Mar '10, 10:40 | X | ^ This | Reply

    • Howl is a great record.

      This sounds interesting - terrible album name though.

      GS2008 | 1 Mar '10, 14:59 | X | ^ This | Reply

    • Howl

      Yep, I think it's still their finest to date. Take Them On was the one that didn't really grab me, though still a coupla gems on there. Can't wait to get me hands on this though!!

      twigboyjoe | 1 Mar '10, 17:00 | X | ^ This | Reply

    • Around the period of BRMC's debut

      most people were thinking the Strokes had revitalized music from the dirge of KROQ/Limp Bizcuit crap...but for me it was BRMC (and Interpol and maybe that one Dandy Warhols album). Also, I quite like Howl too. Looking forward to this.

      oceanRain | 1 Mar '10, 17:59 | X | ^ This | Reply

    • Saw BRMC's show last night (03-02-10)

      I saw BRMC play last night at the Gothic Theater in Denver. They put on an amazing show! They must have great confidence in their new record (not even out yet in the US until next week) because the first three songs were new. They continued to sprinkled new songs throughout their set. I counted eight new songs, all of which sounded good, especially the one where Rob was detuning/retuning the fourth string on his bass (giving it a really cool sound). And the new drummer Leah Shapiro sounded top notch. It was really cool to see a woman in the band (speaking as a female fan)!

      I saw them in Denver in May 2007. That was a good show, but this one was twice as good. They were clearly having a great time, talking a lot with the audience. They just seemed so loose, into it and, frankly, happy. There lots of smiles, which was great to see. There was little of those "good feelings" when I saw them three years ago.

      I first became aware of them with Take Them On. I just loved that record! From there, I listened to their first one, which I now recognize as superior to its successor. I didn't like Howl at first, but now I love it (so many wonderful, passionate songs!). From what I heard last night, I'm looking forward to buying the new album!

      liongirl | 3 Mar '10, 20:43 | X | ^ This | Reply

    • Howl

      Howl is the only album of theirs that keeps finding it's way back into my hifi - one of the greatest albums showcasing Americana in the last decade. Also, not sure if it's named after the Ginsberg thing, but I think it's the perfect name for such an outstanding lp.

      The recording is out of this world too, it's the first time I've heard that type of stuff so crisply recorded - which may factor in to why I love it so much.

      Each to his own obviously - but, to me, saying brmc committed career suicide with howl is like saying the national started going down hill with alligator.

      TheNewTeaParty | 4 Mar '10, 11:05 | X | ^ This | Reply

    • Taking them for a run?

      Are they "exercising" their demons with a jog round the park or are they exorcising their demons?!
      I know, I'm sorry, couldn't resist it! Good review and a great band. From what I've heard of the album so far I think we're looking at a return to the form that so many of us have been waiting for. Great stuff! Can't wait to see them in the UK again.

      jeanmichel-london | 2 Apr '10, 21:02 | X | ^ This | Reply

    • this

      is a fantastic album! only just got around to giving it a spin - superb!

      jontosh2001 | 22 Apr '10, 14:03 | X | ^ This | Reply

    • Great

      I simply found out your weblog and wished to say I’ve actually loved reading your ideas. By any means I’ll be subscribing in your feed and I truly hope you write-up once again quickly…
      http://spyder-blitz.blogspot.com/ http://www.razka.net http://www.rentravel.info

      josi | 30 Nov '10, 19:31 | X | ^ This | Reply

    • Nice

      I was very encouraged to find this site. I wanted to thank you for this special read. I definitely savored every little bit of it and I have you bookmarked to check out new stuff you post. <br/>
      <a href="http://best-cool-gadgets.blogspot.com"; target="_blank">http://best-cool-gadgets.blogspot.com</a>; <br/> <a href="baca-news.blogspot.com" target="_blank">href="baca-news.blogspot.com</a>

      4dminq | 26 Mar '11, 07:12 | X | ^ This | Reply

    • Really Good

      I admire the valuable information you offer in your articles. I will bookmark your blog and have my children check up here often. I am quite sure they will learn lots of new stuff here than anybody else! http://baca-news.blogspot.com http://best-cool-gadgets.blogspot.com

      4dminq | 26 Mar '11, 07:15 | X | ^ This | Reply
« Back to Article Comments