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Title: bands similar to Faraquet or Minus the Bear
Post by: stale on 31 Oct 2007, 07:19

I am looking for bands with similar-ish sounds to these bands. Particularly, i want to hear cool arpeggios and some time-signature play.

Title: Re: bands similar to Faraquet or Minus the Bear
Post by: tommydski on 31 Oct 2007, 08:01

Q and Not U would fit this bill perfectly. Especially the first album, which remains a firm favourite.

Otherwise, Karate, Owls or Make Believe might suit you. If you fancy a challenge you could try Don Cab, US Maple or Polvo.

Title: Re: bands similar to Faraquet or Minus the Bear
Post by: Chad K. on 31 Oct 2007, 09:13

Ring, Cicada
31 Knots
Lite
The Guns of Navarrone
Medications
Seven Storey Mountain (aka Seven Storey)
Riddle of Steel (but only some)
Shiner (but only some)

Title: Re: bands similar to Faraquet or Minus the Bear
Post by: imapiratearg on 31 Oct 2007, 09:56

Chin Up Chin Up, but that might be stretching it a tiny bit.

Title: Re: bands similar to Faraquet or Minus the Bear
Post by: Liz on 31 Oct 2007, 11:01

I would like to second Q and not U, Owls, and Chin Up Chin Up.

I saw CUCU open for Minus the Bear in May, and they put on a really great live show, not to mention that their music was the perfect fit for the show. They're not exactly similar, but I have a feeling you'll like them.

Title: Re: bands similar to Faraquet or Minus the Bear
Post by: Johnny C on 31 Oct 2007, 18:59

The singer's voice in CUCU drives me insane.

Title: Re: bands similar to Faraquet or Minus the Bear
Post by: imapiratearg on 31 Oct 2007, 21:44

He really isn't that good.  To say the least.  But the music makes it easy to forgive him.  Kind of like Joan of Arc.

Title: Re: bands similar to Faraquet or Minus the Bear
Post by: Freezey on 01 Nov 2007, 11:49

I'd second the Medications recommendation, if only because it's basically the same band as Faraquet (they're not quiiite as good, but it's still neat stuff).

Polvo was already rec'd as well, but they're really worth checking out.

Title: Re: bands similar to Faraquet or Minus the Bear
Post by: Katherine on 01 Nov 2007, 12:36

Q and Not U is one of my favorite bands, and I love my Owls CD something fierce, I think I am going to have to check out the bands recommended in this here thread! Thanks folks!

Title: Re: bands similar to Faraquet or Minus the Bear
Post by: stale on 02 Nov 2007, 05:17

Since my Faraquet kick has remanifested itself, I've re-learned to play "Cut Self Not". I am probably gonna do a guitar cover for youtube, but I can't find the damn digital camera.

It might be a little simplified. I can't find tabs for it anywhere, so I have nothing to check myself against, and only my ears to go off of. Once enough people have told me that it sucks, I will delete it forever. Three people.

And thanks for all the responses. I haven't had a chance to check anything out yet; I've been re-re-reinstalling windows xp. It works now.

Title: Re: bands similar to Faraquet or Minus the Bear
Post by: stale on 03 Nov 2007, 10:03

cover (http://youtube.com/watch?v=UO5faNE-Ec4) (swapped the video, this one stays in sync)

I am now downloading much Q and not U. I will tell you how it goes