Bellend Sebastian Posted 15 January 2008 Posted 15 January 2008 Got the new album yet? No? Why not? It's very good. And for the record, they're don't sound like The Arcade Fire, The Arcade Fire sound like them. And that's a matter of opinion - The Arcade Fire bore me silly but BSP are ACE. That's you all told
Alexikokopops Posted 16 January 2008 Posted 16 January 2008 I've never heard the BSP/AF comparison before, odd. I was dissappointed by Open Season (much like I was dissppointed by Arcade Fire's second full length, maybe there's something in this). Anyway, the new album's on eMusic so when I get my new downloads through I'll be right there. Nothing will ever be as good as the Decline of... though. I was listening to that earlier on today, love it.
Bellend Sebastian Posted 16 January 2008 Author Posted 16 January 2008 The BSP/AF thing is something that journos have started trotting out recently, and it may well have something to do with the fact that they've used Arcade Fire's producer or engineer or something on the new record. It's a bit annoying as of course BSP pre-existed AF by at least a couple of years. You're not alone in liking the first BSP album the best, but I must admit that although it's got my favourite BSP tracks on (Remember Me, Carrion) it took me a year or so to appreciate it as a whole piece of work. The second album is a bit cleaner sounding than the first, but works really well - I don't think there's a duff track on there, personally. I've only heard the new one a few times but I really like it, and it's got elements of both previous albums whilst sounding a bit more expansive. I'm seeing them in Nottingham on Tuesday, I'm well excited
MC Prussian Posted 16 January 2008 Posted 16 January 2008 I owned a copy of "Open Season", but was rather disappointed with the lack of originality. The entire album's simply too slow and repetitious, all in all. The new one, however, sounds much more upbeat and promising.
mancunianfox Posted 16 January 2008 Posted 16 January 2008 Haven't got around to hearing it yet. Don't really see a similarity with the Arcade Fire...I just hope that the new BSP is not as dissapointing as Neon Bible which I thought was abysmal.
Bellend Sebastian Posted 16 January 2008 Author Posted 16 January 2008 I owned a copy of "Open Season", but was rather disappointed with the lack of originality. The entire album's simply too slow and repetitious, all in all. The new one, however, sounds much more upbeat and promising. Well, it's not very original in the sense that it could be argued that it's a classic indie sound, but I'm not aware of them sounding particularly like anyone else (unless singing songs about foliage and collapsing Antarctic ice shelves has become fashionable without my noticing). I've heard comparisons with Echo and The Bunnymen, but they always bored me silly so I never got that one
Benji Posted 17 January 2008 Posted 17 January 2008 Very good album, haven't really liked the last couple overly but some catchy songs even on the first listen but whats with the Lucifer song? EASEH EASEH
The People's Hero Posted 21 January 2008 Posted 21 January 2008 I've got the new album. Quite liked it at first listen... Decline of.... is the best though.
Cat Burger Posted 21 January 2008 Posted 21 January 2008 I won't bother with it, I did like 'Decline of... ' but then I saw them and it was a tedious experience, I can't even listen to them at all anymore.
Bellend Sebastian Posted 21 January 2008 Author Posted 21 January 2008 I won't bother with it, I did like 'Decline of... ' but then I saw them and it was a tedious experience, I can't even listen to them at all anymore. Did the giant bear not make an appearance? I've seen them about 8 times, and I think that's the most times I've ever seen a band without getting bored shitless. That may change tomorrow night, of course
Daggers Posted 21 January 2008 Posted 21 January 2008 Got the new album yet? No? Why not? It's very good.And for the record, they're don't sound like The Arcade Fire, The Arcade Fire sound like them. And that's a matter of opinion - The Arcade Fire bore me silly but BSP are ACE. That's you all told I was listening to it while walking the dog in the park this morning - and am not filled with a sense of 'Wow, that was something I simply must listen to again'. None of the tracks stood out to be honest and most of them resembled some band or other that I've liked over the last umpteen years. There simply didn't appear to be anything special about it to differentiate the record from anything any other ragtag group of indie muppets could come up with when feeling maudlin.
Flynny Posted 21 January 2008 Posted 21 January 2008 I've listened to it twice. They've frontloaded stuff instead of working up towards great endings like on Open Season. It's not paid off. I've not written it off entirely yet. Open Season is pretty different but I prefer it to their first album by some distance. Also they sound nothing like The Arcade Fire at all.
Bellend Sebastian Posted 21 January 2008 Author Posted 21 January 2008 I was listening to it while walking the dog in the park this morning - and am not filled with a sense of 'Wow, that was something I simply must listen to again'. None of the tracks stood out to be honest and most of them resembled some band or other that I've liked over the last umpteen years. There simply didn't appear to be anything special about it to differentiate the record from anything any other ragtag group of indie muppets could come up with when feeling maudlin. I don't think there's anything remotely maudlin about them. My first experience of BSP was seeing them live about five years ago, and I must admit I hadn't a clue what was going on. By the time I actually got to hear their records properly I had a much better idea of what they're about, and this helped. Sign up for the newsletter - these give a pretty good insight into the world and rationale of BSP - trust me, you wouldn't get anything like it from the Pigeon Detectives. I like them mainly because they don't sound like other ragtag indie muppets. They may have a classic indie sound, but I'm hard pressed to think of anyone that they sound particularly like, which makes a nice change from the usual clunky Stone Roses/Jam/Libertines/Oasis copyists. They rock! Man. Or something. You're all such a bunch of cynical pusses
hebangsthedrums Posted 21 January 2008 Posted 21 January 2008 I like them after seeing them live at uni. So much so I bought a 'Club Sea Power' T-shirt which I spilt oil on and ruined last week
Cat Burger Posted 22 January 2008 Posted 22 January 2008 Did the giant bear not make an appearance? I've seen them about 8 times, and I think that's the most times I've ever seen a band without getting bored shitless.That may change tomorrow night, of course He did, although he really outstayed his welcome.
Bellend Sebastian Posted 23 January 2008 Author Posted 23 January 2008 I fully endorse Ian Ormonpops new avatar and signature. You can tell they're ace just by looking at them. I strongly believe that the tweed trousers tucked into woollen stockings 1920s George Mallory expedition look is the way forward. Did anyone go to the gig at the Rescue Rooms last night? Needless to say, it was a triumph. No Ursine Ultra (I think he's really gone now) but impressive balcony climbing and audience member commandeering helped make it a night to remember
Flynny Posted 14 February 2008 Posted 14 February 2008 Anyone read the Pitchfork review? "Rating: U.2" It had a point. It's my least favourite of the three - but then I seem to be the only person who thinks "Open Season" is streets ahead of "The Decline Of...".
Bellend Sebastian Posted 14 February 2008 Author Posted 14 February 2008 Anyone read the Pitchfork review? "Rating: U.2" It had a point. It's my least favourite of the three - but then I seem to be the only person who thinks "Open Season" is streets ahead of "The Decline Of...". I don't think it's streets ahead necessarily, but it's as good, and that's quite a rare view in itself. The new album is ace. I'm not listening to much else at the moment. #oh lights out baby, for darker skies....
Flynny Posted 14 February 2008 Posted 14 February 2008 I don't think it's streets ahead necessarily, but it's as good, and that's quite a rare view in itself.The new album is ace. I'm not listening to much else at the moment. #oh lights out baby, for darker skies.... Took me a while did that song. At first I thought it started well and lost too much momentum, then the opening bit seemed tired and gimmicky. Now I think it doesn't get big enough again fast enough but is still a good track. None of Hamilton's songs are as good as "How Will I Ever Find My Way Home", either. And they miss Eamon's keyboards massively.
Wherethefoxhat? Posted 14 February 2008 Posted 14 February 2008 Haven't got around to hearing it yet. Don't really see a similarity with the Arcade Fire...I just hope that the new BSP is not as dissapointing as Neon Bible which I thought was abysmal. Black Mirror - Arcade Fire
Bellend Sebastian Posted 14 February 2008 Author Posted 14 February 2008 Took me a while did that song. At first I thought it started well and lost too much momentum, then the opening bit seemed tired and gimmicky. Now I think it doesn't get big enough again fast enough but is still a good track.None of Hamilton's songs are as good as "How Will I Ever Find My Way Home", either. And they miss Eamon's keyboards massively. I love the riff at the start. I spent, oooh, minutes learning how to play that. Why can I not write riffs like that one?* Much as I like 2 and a half minute pop songs, I do have a thing for songs that start as one thing and then go meandering off in other directions before returning to how they started or mutating into something else entirely. 'No Lucifer' is great, but the one right at the end that Hamilton does is lovely. I also really like 'Down on the Ground' but I've had that for quite a while as it was on that Krankenhaus EP thingy. I'm not sure I've noticed the absence of Eamon's keyboards (the bloke that plays them at the gigs seems pretty good and they've aquired a viola player from somewhere) but I do miss him pushing through the crowd with his marching drum. I always used to manage to get in his way, because I didn't see him coming as I'm very tall and he's very short, bless him *because I am talentless
Alexikokopops Posted 15 February 2008 Posted 15 February 2008 It had a point. It's my least favourite of the three - but then I seem to be the only person who thinks "Open Season" is streets ahead of "The Decline Of...". You are quite clearly mental. I'm sorry.
Flynny Posted 15 February 2008 Posted 15 February 2008 You are quite clearly mental.I'm sorry. Fuck you Brenda. No seriously, for me it's one of those albums you occasionally really and uncontrollably connect with, lyrically, musically, where every nuance seems perfect. It's one of my favourite albums of all time, really. It's an album for sunny spring days, which also helps.
Alexikokopops Posted 15 February 2008 Posted 15 February 2008 Fuck you Brenda. No seriously, for me it's one of those albums you occasionally really and uncontrollably connect with, lyrically, musically, where every nuance seems perfect. It's one of my favourite albums of all time, really. It's an album for sunny spring days, which also helps. That's pretty much how I feel about the Decline of..., heh. Don't think it's quite so good on a sunny day though. Note to self: use the word nuance more often.
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