Music discussion thread

[vic_orthdox]

Originally Posted by Uppercut

The new Beirut and Bon Iver album's were awesome, but musically I'll remember it as the year I found the Cat Empire, Femi Kuti and Emancipator.

Cat Empire, eh? Which album? Never really would have thought anyone at CW would find them appealing, let alone someone outside Aus.

[GIMH]

Just listening to Alex Turner's Submarine EP that he did on his own as soundtrack to the film of the same name. Hard to believe that this is the same guy who was singing about fights at taxi ranks a few years back, this is so different, and lovely. I've always been a fan but I've really got into the Arctics this year.

[BoyBrumby]

Originally Posted by GeraintIsMyHero

Just listening to Alex Turner's Submarine EP that he did on his own as soundtrack to the film of the same name. Hard to believe that this is the same guy who was singing about fights at taxi ranks a few years back, this is so different, and lovely. I've always been a fan but I've really got into the Arctics this year.

Have you heard The Last Shadow Puppets' album? If so, how's it compare?

The Cat Empire aren't my cup of tea at all. They (or a song of theirs) was nom'd in a battle of the bands/songs so I felt obliged to check them out. All a bit too straight-ahead jazz to be quite the thing and their singer sounded a bit like the guy from Space, whose timbre always suggested he was taking the piss.

[GIMH]

Last Shadow Puppets album was another gift I got from Santa actually, had my first listen about two hours ago. Like it quite a lot on first listen, if you like 505 and some of the other tracks Miles has written with Turner on the Arctics albums then you can't go wrong.

It was one of those albums I meant to get at the time and, well, didn't, and all of a sudden it's three years later.

EDIT -think I got the wrong end of the stick, see later post

[GIMH]

Another Christmas present in the player now and another that came out in 2008 and I never got round to getting, The Killers - Day and Age. Loved Sam's Town but D&A came out on the same day as Chinese Democracy so never stood a chance. Pretty pleased with the four albums (well, three and an EP) that I got and shall be picking some more up on Friday with vouchers I think. The Strokes' latest possibly top of the list.

[Uppercut]

Originally Posted by vic_orthdox

Cat Empire, eh? Which album? Never really would have thought anyone at CW would find them appealing, let alone someone outside Aus.

All of it really, but especially The Cat Empire and Two Shoes. They've actually developed a bit of a cult among students over here, Howe_zat's a fan too I believe. They're not too well known but their live shows get pretty big crowds, which makes sense because they're phenomenal live.

[Uppercut]

Originally Posted by BoyBrumby

Have you heard The Last Shadow Puppets' album? If so, how's it compare?

The Cat Empire aren't my cup of tea at all. They (or a song of theirs) was nom'd in a battle of the bands/songs so I felt obliged to check them out. All a bit too straight-ahead jazz to be quite the thing and their singer sounded a bit like the guy from Space, whose timbre always suggested he was taking the piss.

I wouldn't describe them as straight-ahead jazz by any means, it was probably just that song. They're closer to ska than anything else but there's a heavy Latin American influence in there too.

If you don't like the accent it's a non-starter nevertheless, I just happen to love it.

[GIMH]

Originally Posted by GeraintIsMyHero

Last Shadow Puppets album was another gift I got from Santa actually, had my first listen about two hours ago. Like it quite a lot on first listen, if you like 505 and some of the other tracks Miles has written with Turner on the Arctics albums then you can't go wrong. Will give it another blast later on I think and recommend some tracks for you to try out.

It was one of those albums I meant to get at the time and, well, didn't, and all of a sudden it's three years later.

Scrap recommended tracks; the whole damn thing is great. Very theatrical, grandiose. Reckon you'd like it.

Actually, re-reading, I'm thinking you are asking me how Turner's EP compares to the Last Shadow Puppets - if so it's COMPLETELY different. Turner's EP is him an acoustic guitar, save for a couple of strings here and there, and is a very downbeat and melancholy affair. It's lovely but not something that is going to put you in a good mood.

[vic_orthdox]

Originally Posted by Uppercut

All of it really, but especially The Cat Empire and Two Shoes. They've actually developed a bit of a cult among students over here, Howe_zat's a fan too I believe. They're not too well known but their live shows get pretty big crowds, which makes sense because they're phenomenal live.

Is it fair to say that they've got most of their backing from their live shows?

Fair enough then. I've seen them a couple of times, and they've always been uber-entertaining. Would probably never buy a ticket solely for them, but they are always super value when part of a larger ticket/festival.

First (self-titled) album still the best, ftr. And their cover of Paul Kelly's Dumb Things.

[BoyBrumby]

Originally Posted by GeraintIsMyHero

Scrap recommended tracks; the whole damn thing is great. Very theatrical, grandiose. Reckon you'd like it.

Actually, re-reading, I'm thinking you are asking me how Turner's EP compares to the Last Shadow Puppets - if so it's COMPLETELY different. Turner's EP is him an acoustic guitar, save for a couple of strings here and there, and is a very downbeat and melancholy affair. It's lovely but not something that is going to put you in a good mood.

Might check it out. Must admit I was vaguely disappointed with The Age of The Understatement. It's one of those albums where one can see what they're trying to do, but the delivery isn't quite there. Turner & Kane had obviously been mainlining Scott Walker beforehand and he's one of those artistes whose influence is easy to detect, but who's very hard to top.

[Uppercut]

Originally Posted by vic_orthdox

Is it fair to say that they've got most of their backing from their live shows?

Hard to say, I don't know if they tour here often enough for that to be the case. They might just have found a niche market among lazy, laid-back students, almost everyone at the show seemed to be between 20 and 25.

Someone got kicked out for lighting a spliff in the middle of the crowd- I guess that tells you a lot about the type of person they appeal to

[GIMH]

I was thinking as well that you'd probably enjoy the Arctics newest album; completely different to the other three and there's a big Smiths influence on there. Reckon you'd like She's Thunderstorms, All My Own Stunts and That's Where You're Wrong if you're hovering about non utoob at any point.

You a fan of Kane then?

[BoyBrumby]

Originally Posted by GeraintIsMyHero

I was thinking as well that you'd probably enjoy the Arctics newest album; completely different to the other three and there's a big Smiths influence on there. Reckon you'd like She's Thunderstorms, All My Own Stunts and That's Where You're Wrong if you're hovering about non utoob at any point.

You a fan of Kane then?

Only really know his work that's intersected with Turner, tbh. Had never heard of him until the LSP album.

[GIMH]

His album's worth a listen; not sure if it's exactly your cup of tea but it's just straight-up 60s style poprock, really enjoyable and catchy

[Spark]

Originally Posted by Uppercut

The new Beirut and Bon Iver album's were awesome, but musically I'll remember it as the year I found the Cat Empire, Femi Kuti and Emancipator.

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