SuperSheep

<3 HSH.

The Young Machines is a great album, bar that one track where he attacks journos. That one sucks.

Go get it!

Dave Grohl: a big jerk? Shurely shome mishtake.

Who was in the band, Courtney?

Which one is Untitled 8? I didn't know they'd actually christened the stuff from (). I can remember seeing them and it being a truly unforgettable experience - that crushingly heavy bit at the end of Untitled 8, the drummer pounding away on cymbals and Jonsi doing the crazy wail. Oh man.

Can't wait to hear the new record.

My god. This is utter, utter shite and don't be fooled.

They were SO very boring live. But I guess I'm the only person that hates them.

*kills you for uttering that word, you know the one, it begins with "folk" and has "tronica" in it*

I was referring the slightly heavy-handed lyrical content.

I'd hope Fierce Panda would do the re-release, otherwise, you used to be able to pick up the older records from Barsuk's website for about $8 each plus shipping, which is pretty cheap. You can pick up the All Time Quarterback one as well, which isn't essential but interesting.

Maybe I was being a bit harsh, but in places it makes me tear my hair out. The "epic" title track is filler - I appreciate they can't keep doing chiming guitars forever, but this attempt at progression just makes me want to grab Gibbard round the throat and go "WHAT ARE YOU DOING, BOY?"

Having said that, there are some classic DCFC songs on there - A Lack Of Color is particularly pretty, Expo '86 is cute in the way it cycles back to the start, and Tiny Vessels is emo++ but a guilty pleasure. As a whole, it's not a patch on something like Scientist Studies, or No Joy In Mudville, or Wait (even though I know that's a Secret Stars cover).

A lot of people got into DCFC via Transatlanticism, and for that I applaud it. I have faith that their next record will improve.

The new stuff does suck quite royally. Transatlanticism is the sound of Ben Gibbard and Chris Walla finally getting their fat paycheck. Fair play to them; after all, they've been at it for years.

We Have The Facts And We're Voting Yes, however, is far superior to anything they've produced since. Lyrically, it's much stronger than Transatlancism, Chris Walla's guitar playing has never been better, and it has this wonderfully melancholic mood to it.

Awesome!

Perhaps Waters and Gilmour have finally made up. Or perhaps they'll be separated on stage by a forty feet tall screen so they can't see each other at any point.

Joanovark? For a second I thought that said Joan Of Arc, and I was about to get all excited and stuff. Bah.

What sort of sets were you looking for? I'd be interested.

Really, really good.

Yeah, they're so minimal yet the songs are scarily catchy. I absolutely love "Don't Let It Get You Down" and "Vittorio E" from Kill The Moonlight. Still not sure about the new one, every Spoon record always takes me a bit to love it.

I agree with you, I think.

Also, that was a very informative and entertaining read. I thought Courtney Love was a strungout junkie, not a voice of reason.

Debacle?

They were just the pumpkins but happy!

They're the Don Cab guitarist (Ian Williams) and Tyondai Braxton from On!Air!Library! They've released a few eps, EP B, EP C, and Tras..

It's kinda good. That gig is going to be great, mind.

I think it's a little more progressive (if we're using One Word.. as the starting point) than you make out. The Blonde Redhead in particular stands out, with those beautiful drums. The Books track as well. Okay, maybe not.

It's a shame he rehashed some of the beats from One Word.. you often hear the same glitchy beat on several different tracks, but its still a really enjoyable album. Aesop Rock's track makes me laugh out loud every time, that skit in the middle is great. It feels a lot more "hiphop" than One Word, mainly cos a whole load of tracks have proper vocals. Oh well.

I lost the point somewhere in this post. I think it was that it's still worth a listen.

APOF are great. I don't know if it was just me, but the frontman came across as a very cocky git. I'm sure he's a really nice person in real life. You're right, Gen, its like being wrapped in nice guitars. Me wub.

Its a spelling mistake. He clearly meant to type "pwn".

Gah, not Teenage Fanclub.

He's really, really good live. Still not sure about the new album, though.

Seconded.

And so it begins.

Check out the KRCW website for a session, and the Pitchfork interview with them where they mentioned their live act. Its apparently very moving and improvises on the record somewhat. I can't wait, personally.

Which way up is this bill? I hope its M83 top.

Also, your weblog makes me both laugh and nod my head in agreement.

Damn right. A lot of people kinda write them off.

Corrigan is just a guy. I don't know if you remember "How To Hang Off A Rope", came out in 2002 if memory serves. Utterly brilliant record, completely ignored by almost everyone.

Seek out "Waterballad". That is just... genius. I'm looking forwards to hearing this new stuff.

Bah.

Somehow, its just that little bit too close to the bone in places. It does still have some great moments as well.

I think you're right, Mr Diver, it will sell millions. Just stick it on the coffee table next to Dido. :(

Seconded.

This is... hard shit.

However, it is bloody marvellous.

Oh my god.

This is the single best Diver post ever.

Great bit of writing.

This record is getting huge, and they are gonna be huge. Worthy of the praise, I'd say.

It is good.

For me, they're never going to top Madonna. That was just... wow.

And Will You Smile For Me is in some crazy time signature, which is why it sounds a bit odd.

I like 'em both. Why not?

Also, they're doing a London date, at Kings College Union in March. Get your tickets while you can.

Uhm. What?

Saw 'em last night. They're really, really great.

Really unassuming bunch of blokes, with this squat, muscular black lady rapping/singing. Two drumkits + drummers as well, which sounds fucking ace.

Sorry, are you insane?

Kasabian versus Trail Of Dead? If Conrad didn't politik them to death, Jason Reece would simply tear his shirt off and scream like a rabid gorilla before tearing them limb from limb.

Bring it on indeed. I'd like to see Kasabian somehow outplay TOD.

Do you actually like any bands?

Shurely some mistake?

They want to be the Stone Roses.

Cocaine?

Best headline EVAR.

$445. Ouch.

Oh lord. Don't Stand In The Flames is amazing. "deeeeee maaahhhhhhh". Its like electro MBV goodness. With handclaps. (at the end).

fuck, that song is amazing.

This is a good record. Promise. Annie is great.

"Anniemal" covers a lot of ground for a pop record, and to be fair, its a damn good one.

I suspect Diver is in fact DiS.

Just him. He occasionally uses pseudonyms, but now its just him. Maybe he ate all the other reviewers while listening to Isis and painting himself in their blood.

mmmm.

Punk ethics?

I don't think Omar and Cedric were ever about "punk ethics". You can see from what they were doing in their side projects while ATDI was still going that all they wanted to do was to push the sound further and further. I guess they were tired of being five guys in a very good post-hardcore (or whatever) band. I think perhaps "prog ethics" might be better :)

Listen to Sparta. "The Other Three" had the punk ethic. Probably why Omar and Cedric got sick of them.

Wow, this sounds great.

They are so, so good live.

Cheap drinks would be nice. :)