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Re: The M/F thread - '08a reboot! Still with no requests!
spoon_of_grimbo:
pebaker, those castor albums are immense! i don't wanna break the rules and make an actual request, but suffice to say if you've got anything else in a similar vein, i think they'd be great appreciated on this 'ere thread :wink:
i figured i'd upload something similar (this is about the only emo/math-rock-y kinda band i know of that hasn't already been represented on this thread), so here "East/West" by Bridge and Tunnel - a kinda punkier take on the whole 90s midwest emo thing. it's got some incredibly reverby production on it, which gives it a kinda otherworldly feel.
Bridge and Tunnel - "East/West"
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Here's a review I did of the album on sputnikmusic.com:
--- Quote ---A couple of months ago, I found myself flicking through a magazine, and happened upon an article that bemoaned the lack of passion in a lot of today's popular music. I don't want to turn this into a finger-pointing contest, but suffice to say the piece blasted several over-hyped buzz bands whose performances and recordings they felt lacked a certain passion. I have to say I found myself largely in agreement, having recently watched live footage from several UK festivals only to be faced with droves of identikit indie bands playing, frankly, as if they couldn't give a shit. With that in mind, it's heartwarming to hear a band like Bridge and Tunnel who, right from the opening seconds of "Wartime Souvenirs," sound like a band whose sole intention is to be the andidote to that very sense of indifference.
B&T tread a similar musical ground to the likes of Braid and American Football, combining melodic indie with emotional punk rock, albeit taking a rather more abrasive route for the most part. Guitarist/vocalist Jeff possesses a strong voice, reminiscent of the former's Bob Nanna both in the conviction with which he sings, as well as his tendency towards more unusual vocal patterns. The band's penchant for interweaving melodic guitar parts and tendency towards mathy interludes also echoes the work of those aforementioned 90s emo pioneers, however the addition of female vocals courtesy of guitarist Rachel (and occasionally also from bassist Tia), gives East/West a markedly more distinct feel, with the ladies sometimes taking the lead, other times harmonizing with Jeff, and occasionally even overlapping an entirely different vocal line, resulting in a similar effect to that created by the guitars. The drumming comes courtesy of ex-Latterman sticksman Pat Schramm, and while B&T share much of the heart-on-sleeve passion of his former band, he's adapted his previously up-tempo drumming style admirably to fit the more varied and intricate sounds displayed here.
It must be said however, that East/West is something of a grower; from the start, it's easy to appreciate the passion and melodic nous that the band show throughout, but after the first few listens, it was only the more straightforward tracks, like the catchy "Night Owls" which really stood out. The reverb-heavy production, while giving the record a nice live feel and an airy, spacious atmosphere (particularly to the vocals; it genuinely seems like they're shouting from the rooftops at times), does little for the clarity of the sound; the band's many-layered approach often becomes a little overwhelming, and their rather complex approach to song structures doesn't help matters. But persevere, and you're rewarded with a whole range of treats in the likes of the urgent "Call to the Comptroller's Office," the spidery guitar wizardry of "Rubrics," the slow-burning "Town Hall Gathering" and the twisting, turning behemoth that is "Grace for These Wayward Hearts." The closing track "As Close as I Can" is also pretty fucking spectacular, and a fitting end to the album.
East/West is not a record that you can throw on in the background, but if you can forgive the band the occasional moment of unfocused songwriting and make the effort to dig deep into their serene-yet-chaotic sound, you'll find that these aren't songs you'll be humming to yourself - these are songs you'll want to scream along to from the top of mountains. Bridge and Tunnel are a band whose fierce passion and creativity is self-evident, and in East/West, they've made an album which reflects those qualities. For that, they should be praised.
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minus_the_david:
--- Quote from: Catacombs on 22 Dec 2008, 21:16 ---Kings of Leon have been on heavy rotation for me over the past few days. I'm uploading their first two albums, along with their fourth and most recent. The band is comprised of three brothers and a cousin who make gritty, sweaty, dirty southern rock. The first album is typical of many band's first album, loud/fun/rebellious type music. Their second is a little more grown up version of that. Their fourth was released i think a month or two ago and is a little bit more subdued, and there's more experimentation on it than their other releases, but it's still great. My only precursor might be that the singing is a bit of an acquired taste.
Kings of Leon - Youth & Young Manhood
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Kings of Leon - Aha Shake Heartbreak
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Kings of Leon - Only By the Night
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They were ripped from CD's via iTunes. I'd put up their third release but i don't own it. Enjoy!
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Kings of leon are amazing. i saw them live on halloween night, and it was so great! i believe that everyone should download all three of these albums, then find and download Because of the Times. god this is probably the best post on this entire site....KoL = Flawless band!
Mr. Mojo:
I've made idiotic posts so this is my way of doing community service.
The Dirtbombs - Dangerous Magical Noise
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Someone previously posted Ultraglide in Black so I decided to give you Dangerous Magical Noise. Just as great as Ultraglide, I highly recommend it. As for describing the band, imagine Jimi Hendrix having an Illegitimate love child with Motown Records, then Iggy Pop have a love child with that love child.
Butthole Surfers - Independent Worm Saloon
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My question to those who don't have this album is "Why in the world do you not have this album?". Very energetic Rock type music, I know Rock is a little too general of a label, but it's hard to describe this band. Punk-ish Grunge-ish Rock-ish music. The guitar work is immaculate. Kurt Cobain has stated this band as a huge influence, and you can hear the influence when comparing The Butthole Surfers with Nirvana.
ENJOY.
pebaker2:
SPOON_OF_GROBO:
Im not sure exactly what you liked about Castor, but just by judging by the Bridge and Tunnel sound, all that I could think to do was give a few options based on guitar interplay, singing style, rockness...Shiner - Starless, Giants Chair - Purity and Control, and Boys Life on the rock side of things. C-Clamp - Longer Waves, and Sharks Keep Moving - Self Titled, based on melodics. Then Braid - Frame and Canvas, maybe even Mock Orange, because I think they're similar to Bridge and Tunnel.
Of course there's also bands like American Football, Colossal, Very Secretary...I could really go on talking about midwestern emo...but to have a bit of restraint here are three albums (most of the others that I mentioned you can find in the thread)
Im fairly sure that you already have American Football and Braid, etc...here's something that's been buried in the "crates" of the genre:
C-Clamp - Longer Waves (Ohio Gold - 1995), because they have a similar sound...and incase its intricate guitar rock that youre after, go for these: Shiner - Starless (O&O - 2000), who's frontman recorded the second Castor album. Then there's the classic: Giants Chair - Purity and Control (Caulfield Records - 1996)
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ENJOY!
michaelicious:
You are probably the coolest person who posts here now.
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