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Post by Fergal on Feb 26, 2009 16:11:21 GMT
I've only recently started listening to Elbow, much to my detrement, and I must admit I've been blown away. I've only listened to Seldom Seen Kid though I'm going to delve further into the back catalogue, I'm well impressed by it. Dont really know how its passed me by but I'm glad I've started listening to them. It's top stuff.
I've never really liked Pink Floyd either. Does nothing for me at all.
U2, good in their time and still can whack out a few tunes that are very popular and that but I'm doubtful of how long they've got left in them really, it'd be a shame to see them turn into what the Stones are now. The first album Zane Lowe ever bought was War by U2, interestingly
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Post by IrlamHillbilly on Feb 26, 2009 16:47:30 GMT
Its amazing how many people are talking about / listening to Elbow for the first time considering they have been around for so long. Alot of people think they are a new band.
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Post by Darren on Feb 26, 2009 18:59:43 GMT
Ian - I think it's time to call it quits mate or it could carry on - I will just bite my tongue  Come on let's all have a line and be happy!!
Back to the Elbow posts - Yeah I've been listening to them since the 90's Just shows that the hard work can pay off but they must be a great bunch of lads, have some great contacts and that to have gone on without any decent recognition for so long  |
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Post by antoine010891 on Feb 26, 2009 20:35:44 GMT
I like alot of you have only heard Seldom Seen Kid, and I also love it, I will get time to listen to more with some luck. I've never bothered with Pink Floyd, and I don't think I will. If I were Bono I would call it a day after this album, after a few listens it is truly amazing, and it would be a great way for them to go out, hope you all agree if you listen to it.
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Post by dontask on Feb 28, 2009 14:41:25 GMT
seldom seen kid is a stunning album n im also guilty of not delving into their back catalogue but im busy with the beatles atm so will one day.
all i know bout pink floyd is a radiohead cover of wish you were here. its good.
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Post by antoine010891 on Feb 28, 2009 16:51:05 GMT
You will forever be busy with the beatles dontask, I've took a break from them after listening to 5 albums + past masters.
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Post by benraul on Feb 28, 2009 18:21:47 GMT
Dontask, you have to go and delve into the Elbow back catelogue. Check out the album 'Leaders of the free world'. Infact, dont even research it just go and buy it. Brilliant album. Then buy 'Cast Of Thousands' another top album of theirs. I find it hard to decide which is better but for now I am saying leaders of the Free world, just cos I have played cast of thousands to f*ck. If you go on to youtube check out a song of theirs called McGreggor. Infact I will do it for you. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Scz4hf4vhVcThis isnt on any of their albums, but its so good. Love the opening lines. After you have done those two albums then go for Asleep in the Back. Still a top album but I would say go for those ones first. |
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Post by dontask on Mar 1, 2009 17:30:41 GMT
only got about 20-30 songs to go at right now. i found a 80gb ipod on the floor at metallica on thurs with an album called love that has strawberry fields, here comes the sun and hey jude that i really like, probably more the more i listen.
n i will one day ben, no rush.
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Post by benraul on Mar 1, 2009 18:38:08 GMT
Absolutely dontask. PLenty of time.
That Love album is good but its a mish-mash of songs. Try Revolver and Abbey Road. She Came In through the Bathroom Window is a great tune. Short and sweet, check it out. One my fav Beatles tracks.
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Post by benraul on Mar 1, 2009 18:42:01 GMT
Back to 2009 - I'm off to see Elbow for the first time on Tuesday - not really familiar with their work but bought my daddy tickets for crimbo....dad is going to load me his copy of seldom seen kid but can anyone recommend a few tracks they are likely to play so I can get them downloaded and revised pre tuesday??? Alright chezza. Tracks away from seldom seen kid they might play include: Newborn Mexican standoff Powder Blue Puncture Repair Fallen Angel Not A Job Station Approach Picky Bugge Leaders of the Free World My very Best Check them out. Brilliant stuff. |
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Post by antoine010891 on Mar 1, 2009 19:06:15 GMT
On the Beatles. That 'love' album is basically a greatest hits type thing. My personal faves are 'Please Please Me' and 'The Beatles (white album)'. Though all albums are truly amazing in their own right, my opinion on the white album has always been that if they got rid of some of the crap like 'piggies' and 'revolution 9' then it would be their greatest album, some songs like 'Back to the USSR' and 'Revolution' are truly magic, give it a listen.
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Post by IrlamHillbilly on Mar 1, 2009 20:14:52 GMT
Let us know how Elbow are Cherry! I'm off to see them in Blackpool on Saturday. Can't wait.
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Post by upton on Mar 1, 2009 21:41:07 GMT
The Beatles get everything to be honest my personal faves are
Abbey Road
Sgt Peppers
Magical Myster Tour
Revolver
All of them are good.
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Post by antoine010891 on Mar 1, 2009 21:53:30 GMT
I was playing White Album (disc 1) on my phone before and my dog tok a liking to Piggies, which is another one of the crap songs on it.
Revolver is another immense album I forgot to mention, it's that sound that attracted me to the La's that is also in Revolver, really jumpy and quality melodies.
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Post by upton on Mar 2, 2009 16:58:54 GMT
Abbey Road is the best.
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