Manchester Orchestra- 'Simple Math'
So far I've been slightly behind the times with Manchester Orchestra, but I'm rectifying the situation with their latest album 'Simple Math' which fell happily through my door this morning, fired across the country from a big Amazon warehouse somewhere. I got in to them entirely by chance when looking for live footage of Brand New on Youtube and clicked on a video of Jesse Lacey performing 'Where Have You Been' with MO. On the strength of that one song I bought both of their albums, 'I'm Like A Virgin Losing A Child' and 'Mean Everything To Nothing', and haven't really stopped listening to them since. They fill a nice gap between the melodic emo pop of Jimmy Eat World and the fuzzy angst of Brand New, which suits me just right.
I 'm currently listening through the album for the first time and can say that MO have written a hefty fistful of great songs here. I've found from listening to them that their material needs a good few listens to really burrow into your subconscious. I'm also damn excited to see them in Bristol in October :D
Anyway, have a listen if you like, and enjoy the great video!
Saturday, 30 July 2011
Saturday, 23 July 2011
Song Of The Week 23/7/11
Twin Atlantic- 'Edit Me'
A few months ago I reviewed TAs latest release 'Free' for Dead Press (review here) and thought it was pretty damn great. I first saw the video for 'Edit Me' on the now-defunct Lava TV channel and was impressed with Sam McTrusty's voice and the noise his band were making. Since then their material and what is offered on 'Free' has only continued to grow on me; 'Apocalyptic Renegade' has even been a Song Of The Week before, and after yet another solid week of listening to the album I thought it was about time TA got another mention. Latest single 'Time For You To Stand Up' is out now and is accompanied by an awesome video which you can check out here if you like what you hear above.
A few months ago I reviewed TAs latest release 'Free' for Dead Press (review here) and thought it was pretty damn great. I first saw the video for 'Edit Me' on the now-defunct Lava TV channel and was impressed with Sam McTrusty's voice and the noise his band were making. Since then their material and what is offered on 'Free' has only continued to grow on me; 'Apocalyptic Renegade' has even been a Song Of The Week before, and after yet another solid week of listening to the album I thought it was about time TA got another mention. Latest single 'Time For You To Stand Up' is out now and is accompanied by an awesome video which you can check out here if you like what you hear above.
Saturday, 16 July 2011
Song Of The Week 16/7/11
Cancer Bats- 'Hail Destroyer'
These last 2 weeks have been absolutely fantastic for me. After a 7 month gig drought I went to see The Foo Fighters at Milton Keynes (review here!) with Biffy Clyro (who absolutely killed it) and Death Cab For Cutie. Then a few days later I was moshing my face off to Gallows in Folkestone (review of that too!) in a tiny room with lots of sweaty people. And finally I headed to Sonisphere on Sunday for a day of metal and hardcore greatness. Highlights include the double circle pits at Parkway Drive and the sea of crowd surfers, the bottle and smokebomb fight before Mastodon, and Bill Bailey doing a fantastic Rammstein-influenced cover of Scarborough Fair with full backing band.
All of this, superb. But not quite as good as Cancer Bats. Trapped on the Bohemia Stage, the tent full to bursting with even more people waiting to get in, Liam Cormiers gang play the set of their lives to the screaming masses. I managed to get right to the front for their encore, 'Hail Destroyer', as Liam launched himself in to the crowd. Everyone went crazy, the frontman lying on his front, mic in hand, leading into the first chorus. I literally cannot think of what I could say to do the show justice. One of my favourite moments from any gig I've been to. A great band at the top of their game playing a great song to a bunch of crazed fans. Awesome.
These last 2 weeks have been absolutely fantastic for me. After a 7 month gig drought I went to see The Foo Fighters at Milton Keynes (review here!) with Biffy Clyro (who absolutely killed it) and Death Cab For Cutie. Then a few days later I was moshing my face off to Gallows in Folkestone (review of that too!) in a tiny room with lots of sweaty people. And finally I headed to Sonisphere on Sunday for a day of metal and hardcore greatness. Highlights include the double circle pits at Parkway Drive and the sea of crowd surfers, the bottle and smokebomb fight before Mastodon, and Bill Bailey doing a fantastic Rammstein-influenced cover of Scarborough Fair with full backing band.
All of this, superb. But not quite as good as Cancer Bats. Trapped on the Bohemia Stage, the tent full to bursting with even more people waiting to get in, Liam Cormiers gang play the set of their lives to the screaming masses. I managed to get right to the front for their encore, 'Hail Destroyer', as Liam launched himself in to the crowd. Everyone went crazy, the frontman lying on his front, mic in hand, leading into the first chorus. I literally cannot think of what I could say to do the show justice. One of my favourite moments from any gig I've been to. A great band at the top of their game playing a great song to a bunch of crazed fans. Awesome.
Saturday, 9 July 2011
Song Of The Week 9/7/11
Gallows- 'Black Eyes'
I've really had Gallows on the brain this week. I have had both their albums, 'Orchestra Of Wolves' and 'Grey Britain', practically on endless repeat since Monday, and on Thursday I went to see them play the Quarterhouse in Folkestone. It was an intense show, and I did more than my fair share of screaming like a mental patient and dancing like an idiot, but it was worth it just to hear some of their material. 'Black Eyes' was definitely a highlight. That, and 'Misery', and 'The Riverbed', and most of their set. Oh, and I got right to barrier in front of Frank and Steph for 'In The Belly Of A Shark, amidst a load of other hysterical fans. Basically, all of it was awesome.
I read today on NME's website that Frank is planning to leave Gallows in late July to front a new band, Pure Love. At first I was disappointed to hear this, but now I guess it means Gallows have a chance to move in a new direction, and Frank gets to shred his pipes with a fresh group, so it's not all bad.
But back to business. 'Black Eyes' is really what punk and hardcore is all about. It's fast and snarling but fun and catchy too, and it's one of my favourite tracks off of the practically faultless 'Grey Britain'.
I've really had Gallows on the brain this week. I have had both their albums, 'Orchestra Of Wolves' and 'Grey Britain', practically on endless repeat since Monday, and on Thursday I went to see them play the Quarterhouse in Folkestone. It was an intense show, and I did more than my fair share of screaming like a mental patient and dancing like an idiot, but it was worth it just to hear some of their material. 'Black Eyes' was definitely a highlight. That, and 'Misery', and 'The Riverbed', and most of their set. Oh, and I got right to barrier in front of Frank and Steph for 'In The Belly Of A Shark, amidst a load of other hysterical fans. Basically, all of it was awesome.
I read today on NME's website that Frank is planning to leave Gallows in late July to front a new band, Pure Love. At first I was disappointed to hear this, but now I guess it means Gallows have a chance to move in a new direction, and Frank gets to shred his pipes with a fresh group, so it's not all bad.
But back to business. 'Black Eyes' is really what punk and hardcore is all about. It's fast and snarling but fun and catchy too, and it's one of my favourite tracks off of the practically faultless 'Grey Britain'.
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