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another indulgent distractionwhat would you rather be doing? 7月28日 Upcoming gigs in Seattle
7月4日 We are REM and this is what we do when you're not lookingThat was how Michael Stipe introduced the third of a five night run of unique rehearsal concerts in Dublin's Olympia Theatre. In their own words, this experiment in "terror and music" gave loyal fans a glimpse at the songs destined for the next R.E.M. album, yet not fully polished. For the most part, the fans cooperated and were appropriately silent, then rapturous throughout the gig.
As promised, the bulk of the evening was devoted to show-casing new songs. We were treated to 11 in all. The sound is predominantly guitar heavy (Peter's mandolin on one track notwithstanding) and certainly louder and more direct than any of their last three albums. A couple of songs would fit neatly between the sounds of Monster and New Adventures in Hi-Fi, while others are tightly-crafted, melodic indie rockers.
With Michael singing lyrics directly from his laptop - amid frustrating Macro pop-up warnings - the band sounded invigorated and despite claiming nerves, played the new songs impeccably. As proof that the songs are not the finished article, Michael scribbled notes and adjustments over his lyric sheets mid-song.
REM were clearly having fun and this was most apparent during their show-boating of 8 songs from their back catalogue. This was far from a greatest hits package, but instead treated us to rarities from the Reckoning and Fables of the Reconstruction albums. Gems such as Driver 8 and Little America gave the band an opportunity to rock-out and re-live their youth. One of the highlights of the night was the classic 'So. Central Rain', unbelievably sounding better than ever and delivered with bundles of energy and enthusiasm.
Presumably, bootlegs of these work-in-progress songs will circulate the Net imminently, but this should only bolster anticipation for the forthcoming album...indications are looking up. 4月9日 march into the seaThe mix tape for March is a mixed bag of loud and quiet gems. Current favourites are Modest Mouse (must buy their new album) and neat sequeway into Jose Gonzalez's gorgeous 'Crosses'. Surjan Stevens track is a killer too... yet another album to buy, no doubt. Two Cow Garage are another fun find, as much for their uncompromising, simple punchy songs as their attitudes - like they were born to be rock stars. Fear of Flying remind me of some 80s band that I can't think of, but it's a cracking tune that always grabs my attention. More Noise 4月5日 2007: A good year for musicThe Shin's latest long-player, Wincing the Night Away still remains top of my 'album of the year' list for 2007. It's an utterly brilliant, likeable, enticing collection of songs. Surprisingly, it stands up to repeated listens much more than I expected and what I thought were mediocre songs have become my favourite songs (Australia).
Ditto Arcade Fire's Neon Bible, a stunning album by any measure. Already, I think I prefer it to their debut, and my enjoyment is still growing. Current favouites are Black Mirror, Neon Bible and The Well and the Lighthouse.
The fun doesn't stop there. I'm currently salivating over the growing list of albums I must and will buy, including:
2月17日 february starsFeaturing almost all new music, this is not as rock-heavy as January but packed with quality...am currently loving the new Bright Eyes song, Patrick Wolf's track and the new Brett Anderson song. Only recently found the Radiohead track, from the excellent Help - War Child cd from a couple of years ago.
Bonus nostalgia track: rock out it's january!Here's the first in a series of 12 monthly mix CDs I've decided to make. The first month is made up of mostly 2006 music that I've only recently discovered, but is generally all brilliant. Current favourites include Phantom Limb, A Stare Like Yours and Baby's Coming Back To Me.
1月5日 Tape-tastic riffsTapes 'n Tapes are new to me, but I'm already a big fan (2 months too late to see them play in town:( ). Hailing from Minnesota, they're a four-piece specialising in distinctive, punchy songs, packed with melody as much as sharp, brilliant rock riffs.
There's shades of Kings of Leon and pieces of Arcade Fire in their sound, yet it remains original, unpredictable and snappy. They've got the instant likeability in their songs, that makes you want to re-listen to each song.
My current favourite songs of theirs:
Go buy some here. 11月3日 Radio Free DublinThe airwaves finally have a safe place of refuge from boyband crappery and pop-Idol idiocy. PhantomFM is back on the air broadcasting real music for the interested ear on 105.2 fm. |
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