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07 Mar 08
17 Mar 08
Originally posted by Mexicothanks - i'll check out 'All is fragile...'. i've seen the Aerogramme/Isis fishtank and have often thought about picking it up. another in the fishtank series is Dirty Three and Low - it's pretty good and has a cover of Neil Young's Down By The River. The only Sigur Ros i've listened to is (), which seemed to be innovative synth/vocals over a wedding reception band rhythm section. maybe i should give them another try sometime.
God is an Astronaut - All is fragile, all is bright..... Pretty mellow and happy, but definitely worth a listen.
I agree with you on Isis, although some tracks such as "The beginning and the end" do benefit somewhat from his voice. Also you should check out the lyrics, they're actually pretty cool.
Have you heard the scottish band Aereogramme? The've do ...[text shortened]... st didn't really like them(him) beforehand.... It changed my mind to..... Very Impressive
17 Mar 08
Originally posted by Iron MonkeyThe Isis Aereogramme fishtank is well worth a listen, think Isis with aereogramme vocals (more to it than that but...).
thanks - i'll check out 'All is fragile...'. i've seen the Aerogramme/Isis fishtank and have often thought about picking it up. another in the fishtank series is Dirty Three and Low - it's pretty good and has a cover of Neil Young's Down By The River. The only Sigur Ros i've listened to is (), which seemed to be innovative synth/vocals over a wedding reception band rhythm section. maybe i should give them another try sometime.
I never got the Low/dirty three one, meant to but never got around to it.
Sigur ros are tough to get into at times and () probably isn't his best work. Check out Takk.... TBH I only gained any appreciation for them after being blown away at a live concert.
17 Mar 08
Originally posted by MexicoBattles were mentioned above - they've been on heavy rotation for a while round my way. As you say, they are pretty close to math rock, but manage to fit in some genuinely pop moments.
Haven't heard Ganger, but I did love Aereogramme, its a pity about his voice, Ill check Ganger out if I can find em.
Noodly is a good description of tortoise, I like it.
Love Mogwai too, been to see em around 8 or 9 times (5 in one year) bit excessive, but its always a good show.
Speaking of scottish bands I have to admit, I've been listening to arab s ...[text shortened]... tlas is stupidly catchy, but both B/EP and EP/C are very impressive, and he doesn't sing.....
Arab Strap were excellent - and both members now have solo projects that are worth checking out.
Mogwai live have to be seen (and, more importantly, heard) to be believed. Noisy, noisy, noisy boys...
Finally, I recently downl... ahem, acquired the Low/Dirty Three In the Fishtank Album, and it's great. I'm quite a fan of both bands, and they come together to marvellous effect.