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oli · 03-09-2003, 06:48

darkness : old style ROCK.

sleepingfish · 03-09-2003, 06:48

The Thrills - good, mellodic guitar band that make beautiful songs

the Darkness - I've said it before and I'll say it again; spandex rock genius. They're an 80's rock band and they're getting away with it!

tomson · 03-09-2003, 06:52

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Originally posted by japanmik
what are the thrills and the darkness like - going to see them next sunday

Remember your ear plugs old man

Mr Fred · 03-09-2003, 07:23

crikey

Mr Fred · 03-09-2003, 07:24

Basement Jaxx
Erick Morillo
Chemical Brothers

that will do me nicely -can still keep up with the young uns

sleepingfish · 03-09-2003, 07:28

Chemical who? (not that Ali bloke is it?)

Bill Posters · 03-09-2003, 12:34

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Originally posted by smallbeer
...
Postal Service - The District Sleeps Alone Tonight...

M83 - Unrecorded
...
The Shins - Pressed in a Book (cheers Bill!)
...

Have you heard The Postal Service album (Give Up) and the Shins album?
What d'ya reckon?

Also, have you heard the 'Dead Cities, Red Seas, ...' album by M83?

Finely, one more recommendation that may appeal to you if The Shins is pushing your buttons. Not exactly in the same vein, but a good album worth checking out.

'Pergola' by Johan.
Auio clips available via their site: www.johan.to

smallbeer · 03-09-2003, 12:57

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Originally posted by Bill Posters
Have you heard The Postal Service album (Give Up) and the Shins album?
What d'ya reckon?

Also, have you heard the 'Dead Cities, Red Seas, ...' album by M83?

Finely, one more recommendation that may appeal to you if The Shins is pushing your buttons. Not exactly in the same vein, but a good album worth checking out.

'Pergola' by Johan.
Auio clips available via their site: www.johan.to

Yep love all 3.

I love Jimmy Tamborello's (Dntel) Life is Full of Possibilities so was really looking forward to Give Up. Not a patch on the former IMO but still has great moments.

Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts needs swearing about. It's a fucking great album!

And I bought the Shins album on your recommendation. Great 60's inspired laid back pop.

I'll check out Pergola when I get home. Your recommendations haven't failed yet. Guther was another one. Beautiful.

Bill Posters · 03-09-2003, 13:35

Not sure if I've already mentioned this, but...

On the back of the Postal Service/Dntel connection, you might also wanna check out albums by 'Rilo Kiley'.
The singer from Rilo Kileyis the female voice appearing in the Postal Service.

Again, they are in the american sub-pop sound. The songs are perfectly written, quirky and infectious.

You should also check out Tamborello's work under the name of Styrofoam.
It is in the Dntel vein, but was his vehicle for his more electronic output.
The older styrofoam stuff is closer to true electronica, whereas the more recent releases seem to be part of a general convergence on a particular blend of electronica and vocals that he's pretty much staked his claim on.

The older styrofoam is itself a perfect example of 'head' electronica with soft, drifting (sometimes overdrivven) chords, glitches and knocked back beats.

Might be a bit of a step in the wrong direction for your tastes, but worth tracking down some clips online for a taster.

smallbeer · 03-09-2003, 13:56

Excellent

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sleepingfish css is for divs Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Norwich Posts: 4,512	The Thrills - good, mellodic guitar band that make beautiful songs the Darkness - I've said it before and I'll say it again; spandex rock genius. They're an 80's rock band and they're getting away with it!

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Bill Posters trouble free and loverlee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: YooKay Posts: 2,937	Not sure if I've already mentioned this, but... On the back of the Postal Service/Dntel connection, you might also wanna check out albums by 'Rilo Kiley'. The singer from Rilo Kileyis the female voice appearing in the Postal Service. Again, they are in the american sub-pop sound. The songs are perfectly written, quirky and infectious. You should also check out Tamborello's work under the name of Styrofoam. It is in the Dntel vein, but was his vehicle for his more electronic output. The older styrofoam stuff is closer to true electronica, whereas the more recent releases seem to be part of a general convergence on a particular blend of electronica and vocals that he's pretty much staked his claim on. The older styrofoam is itself a perfect example of 'head' electronica with soft, drifting (sometimes overdrivven) chords, glitches and knocked back beats. Might be a bit of a step in the wrong direction for your tastes, but worth tracking down some clips online for a taster.

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