shain

ace he is.

but a well written argument nonetheless. I like the record more after each listen. I think it's a bit short and monotonous at times, but they get their point across.

lots to chatter about.. and I'm with Diver on the Kills.. but then again, someone has to like it.

in no particular order:
8. Kathleen Edwards - Asking For Flowers
7. Frightened Rabbit - Midnight Organ Fight
6. Hjaltalin - Sleepdrunk Sessions
5. The Envy Corps - Dwell
4. The Weakerthans - Reunion Tour
3. Amadou and Mariam - Welcome to Mali
2. Kyte - Kyte
1. The Acorn - Glory Hope Mountain

what if the world is better off without this CD? Does it still warrant points? I understand you must understand and be critical of the artist intentions when reviewing a record, but god, have you heard this? It makes me shudder. I have no idea how any reasonably intelligent person would consider this crap 'worthwhile' in any stage of production.

This is absolute tripe. Good work mate.

one of the articles I've ever read of yours mate. You hit the nail on the head here, just a beautifully mad piece of work this album is. Barnes' is a modern day musical Joyce, or even a maverick like David Foster Wallace.

If mr webb attends, I'm there.

are signed to fatcat too.. single in November, album in 2009 (JAG)

a hell of a talent. and 38? too soon.

really well written review

Rachel Unthank. has anyone heard this? it's brilliant.

does it matter which label puts it out? If you like the music, isn't that all that matters? Why insert useless politics into the equation?

too is confirmed. that's good. I'll be there..

is completely independent. I work for them.

I poured maple syrup all over myself, put on crystal castles and went riding on a moose with a mountie down highgate hill.

independence day!!!

I'd vote for Sandro Perri, Shad (way better than Cadence Weapon) and Wintersleep. The Cons will win.

someone agrees with me that there is absolutely nothing of note this band is producing that requires a hint of attention. It's not that they are shit, but just, unnecessary. Good on ya Mr Baghs.

awesome

I think those american/canadian bands doing the rounds mate are far more interesting than the tight jeans two chord aesthetic trolling around these parts.. but then again, you know my stance on the clangy indie garbage..

I think we should all just listen to Radio 1's Big Weekend. We'll all agree then.

would have been overkill.. They were ACE though.. I love them.

is a fan.. agrees with me. 66% is a pass.

was reviewed a few weeks prior by Grant Walker in Amsterdam:
http://www.drownedinsound.com/articles/3102072

This was my third Miracle Fortress show and my third disappointment in general. I do love the album though.. Maybe I'm unlucky.. I hope so.

highlight for me of the year too... one of them definitely.

TBA.. expect dates :)

I'm interested.

cheers Mike.. too much tripe to not be called as such.

ya dastard :)

I adored him when I was studying drums. A true legend. RIP.

I know the stacks are fake.. apologies for not noting that... also, had beer spilled on me three times.. mostly because of ineptitude and crazy teenagers (not the band). I call that cramped.

sounds amazing Grant. kudos.

mr patashnik

it was so busy though.

is lovely. so is anathallo. will be there.

I grew up listening to Corb Lund.. I'm thrilled he's getting some positive press out here, as he's an indie legend in Canada.

that is all.

to see him in March. he's a god.

wicked news.

exactly.

bad sandwich

great read and so true.

well written mate. kudos.

:)

all in all, great words here.

I'm not in any of the pics. haha

I still love the band, but thhe bread is growing stale a bit.

and i like her music taste. win win.

bravo