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charliepanayi [Edit] [Delete] 16 replies 13:56 March 11th, 2010

They sound interesting, is the new record worth checking out?

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the whole album is streaming at Spinner

http://www.spinnermusic.co.uk/new-releases

more info here:
http://www.jagjaguwar.com/onesheet.php?cat=JAG126

a few recent interviews:
http://thequietus.com/articles/03834-the-besnard-lakes-interview-are-the-roaring-night-jagjaguwar
http://www.the-fly.co.uk/words/features/7092/the-besnard-lakes-//-q&a
http://www.thelineofbestfit.com/2010/03/tlobf-interview-the-besnard-lakes/
http://www.subba-cultcha.com/features/article.php?contentID=18413

first batch of UK tour dates (there will be lots more this year)...

March 25 Liverpool, Academy 7pm, £8 adv
http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_northwest&query=detail&event=368068
March 26 Bristol, Arnolfini w/Tunng 7pm, £10 adv
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/68898
March 27 Leeds, Cockpit 7pm, £8adv
http://www.seetickets.com
March 28 Glasgow, Captains Rest w/Wolf People 8pm, £8 adv
http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_scotland&query=detail&event=366997
March 29 Manchester, Dulcimer w/Wolf People 7.30pm, £9 adv
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/69188
March 30 Birmingham, Hare & Hounds w/Wolf People 7.30, £8 adv
http://www.seetickets.com
March 31 London, Cargo w/Wolf People 7.30pm, £12 adv
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/68946

manish | 11 Mar '10, 14:33 | X | ^ This | Reply
- In a word: YES.
  
  Last album was one of the best albums of the decade for me. The new album should have come on Monday, but it still hasn't arrived yet. Really looking forward to seeing them live at Cargo.
  
  malick @manish | 11 Mar '10, 14:58 | X | ^ This | Reply
  
  JaguarPirate this'd this
Not heard the new one yet

but their last one reminds me a lot of Low. Seeing them in Leeds in a couple of weeks so I'll have to check out the stream that manish has kindly linked us to.

LastAstronaut | 11 Mar '10, 16:04 | X | ^ This | Reply
I've not heard it either

But I agree that ...Dark Horse is one of my favourite albums ever. Planning to get the new one quite soon, I'm very excited.

helsabot | 11 Mar '10, 16:33 | X | ^ This | Reply
- ^ this on Dark Horse
  
  and Volume 1. Epic and slightly wonky masterpieces, like Low might sound if they properly turned it up. They seem to be obsessed with espionage in the lyrics too.
  
  I'm finding the new one really disappointing at the moment. It just doesn't seem to be as special. Dark Horse didn't hit me straight away though so I'm hoping it'll be a grower.
  
  remittanceman @helsabot | 11 Mar '10, 20:27 | X | ^ This | Reply
Dark Horse and the first one are brilliant.

Epic and wonky masterpieces. I'm finding the new one really disappointing at the moment but Dark Horse didn't hit me immediately so I'm hoping it'll be a grower, just doesn't seem as special on initial listens.

remittanceman | 11 Mar '10, 20:13 | X | ^ This | Reply
- see my 'musicians' thread for more info
  
  if u fancy it like?!!!
  
  mrjonboyd @remittanceman | 25 Sep '10, 02:29 | X | ^ This | Reply
Hell yeah! Fantastic record.

And brilliant live too

GS2008 | 25 Sep '10, 14:59 | X | ^ This | Reply
Months after I made this thread

I have to say it's a great album.

charliepanayi | 25 Sep '10, 18:24 | X | ^ This | Reply
The neu album is called "Until In Excess, Imperceptible UFO" coming out April 2 on Jagjaguwar (but it's already leaked!?)

and features fellow canadians Spencer Krug and Mike Bigelow of the band Moonface. Krug also played with Wolf Parade, Sunset Rubdown, ...
Exciting.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqrayxTy9To

cronenberg | 8 Mar '13, 20:16 | X | ^ This | Reply
- Start a new thread Cronenberg!
  
  Ya big jessie! I loved the last record and so did loads round here. Unless you're saying listen to the leak in which case (wink!) I get ya.
  Even though, start a new Besnard Lakes thread or I'll do it saying you're one of them. We'll talk about the high points of the Lakes..
  Why you embarrassed? Like 'em too much? I can see how it could happen.
  
  El_Goodo @cronenberg | 8 Mar '13, 20:29 | X | ^ This | Reply
My slightly drunk mind read this as Barenaked Ladies and got slightly concerned for the board

But I may give the Besnard Lakes a listen.

aactv | 8 Mar '13, 20:26 | X | ^ This | Reply
- oi, lay off BNL
  
  JaguarPirate @aactv | 9 Mar '13, 02:32 | X | ^ This | Reply
Fuck yeah

Great records, superb live and super nice people to top it off.

Und_Gorgeous_Cars | 9 Mar '13, 00:38 | X | ^ This | Reply

JaguarPirate this'd this
great band

first heard this on a 6music show a couple years ago - still think its their best in honesty. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYIFj5ZkZCU

woodfiner | 9 Mar '13, 09:46 | X | ^ This | Reply
Saw them support Low. Brilliant live.

Wooly31 | 9 Mar '13, 10:13 | X | ^ This | Reply