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Post by alex on May 12, 2010 10:12:00 GMT -8
I hadn't bothered to look into this band because my plate was already pretty full of bands and songs and all kinds of music-geek-research that I wanted to get through before the festival, but then I saw them on Craig Ferguson...and...now I have to see them. This song is just so damn catchy and it's been stuck in my head ever since. www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_iICPO8EW0Is anybody a big fan of them? can you recommend some other songs that I should listen to? or should I just pick up the CD and go from there? are they established? do they have more than 1 CD? which CD should I listen to!?! *head explode* basically what I'm asking is, has anybody done the research for me already?
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Post by mazdawg on May 12, 2010 10:33:42 GMT -8
Here's some useful info (FYI - I'm not being a smartass): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_NativesThey have only one lp right now but have a pretty decent buzz band. I'm actually seeing them this Friday in Chicago, so I'll be able to tell you more about them later this weekend. That said, I love their album (I would give it 4 out of 5 stars) and hear their live shows are tits.
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Post by Blacksmile on May 12, 2010 10:43:34 GMT -8
I listened to their CD prior to them being announced on the line-up and thought they were great and they have since become one of the main bands that I am catching that weekend. They have such a great sound to them that one cannot dislike them. Gorilla Manor is their only album, as pointed out above, and it is truly a great listen. If you're pissed off or angry for any reason this CD will put you in a better mood for sure!
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Post by alex on May 12, 2010 10:44:57 GMT -8
excellent. They seem to have a lot more energy live compared to the studio version of Airplanes.
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Post by mazdawg on May 12, 2010 11:13:10 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2010 11:39:25 GMT -8
I have tickets to see them on Governor's Island (NYC) in August just in case some shit goes down or something. I'm taking no chances, I will see this band.
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Post by Pea on May 12, 2010 11:39:26 GMT -8
one of my top albums of 2010 for sure. kind of curious to see if they turn into the next fleet foxes in terms of popularity.
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2010 11:44:11 GMT -8
Local Natives is Fleet Foxes if Fleet Foxes came from a bright, California city instead of the archetypal woods. Local Natives is Grizzly Bear if Grizzly Bear decided to stop being boring and subtle.
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Post by Blacksmile on May 12, 2010 12:51:13 GMT -8
Speaking of Fleet Foxes does anyone have a clue what's happened to them? They were on the rise and then it seems that they have dropped off the map! They kicked at Sasquatch 2008! Patiently waiting for a follow up!
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2010 12:59:03 GMT -8
They were at Sasquatch 2009 (and All Points West 2009, playing the role of "wizards who brought rain") and are probably working on a new album now. Wikipedia says late 2010 release.
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Post by mazdawg on May 12, 2010 14:21:41 GMT -8
Speaking of Fleet Foxes does anyone have a clue what's happened to them? They were on the rise and then it seems that they have dropped off the map! They kicked at Sasquatch 2008! Patiently waiting for a follow up! The last couple of years, they toured their asses off. So they decided to take a little break to work on a new album plus a couple of the guys are doing some side projects. We should see them touring again late 2010 - early 2011
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Post by Blacksmile on May 12, 2010 15:07:02 GMT -8
Fantastic! Looking forward to their triumphant return!
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Post by wolfhat on May 12, 2010 15:59:01 GMT -8
I'm actually seeing them this Friday in Chicago, so I'll be able to tell you more about them later this weekend. I'm interested to hear about your first hand experience with their live show. If I do make it in to see Caribou at 12 I was thinking about checking them out. Report back!
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Post by sandwiches on May 12, 2010 17:12:23 GMT -8
I'm so syked to see them. I actually checked out their album about a week before the line up was released after reading a few favorable reviews and was very excited to see their name announced. After Surfer Blood's album its my favorite debut release of the year thus far. I don't know anything about their live shows but have read good things. I'm also eager to read mazdawg's update after he sees them live. Have fun man!
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Post by know ID yuh on May 12, 2010 21:15:54 GMT -8
I was surprised to hear the song selection they played on the late show. The first time I heard it, I chuckled at the randomness of the lyrics and pace near the early part of the song. I still laugh when I hear that song, and consider skipping it each time I listen to the album.
Maybe I just don't want another Fleet Foxes, since that's been done, so it doesn't sound new and fresh when I listen to them, even though I like their music.
To each their own, I'll be at Midlake.
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Post by mazdawg on May 13, 2010 5:23:02 GMT -8
I would have something for everyone by Monday. I'm also pumped to see the Suckers. If you haven't listed to them... give them a spin. Again... here's a daytrotter session. (Yeah... I love this site!) www.daytrotter.com/dt/suckers-concert/20030842-3738156.htmlThey're another Brooklyn Band that was co-produced by Yeasayer's Anand Wilder. I have a feeling they're going to be blowing up shortly.
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Post by Blacksmile on May 13, 2010 15:05:03 GMT -8
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Post by alex on May 13, 2010 18:36:20 GMT -8
yeah i've been listening to the album. definitely going to that show.
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Post by mazdawg on May 15, 2010 20:58:55 GMT -8
OK people... here's my review. Let me give you a little background on mazdawg first. I'm the type of music junkie that rarely knows names of song or even the albums. This even occurs with my all time favorite bands like radiohead, phish and MMJ. I listen to everything and I like what I like. If I don't like it, I don't really bash it because to each it own... you know what I mean? That said, don't expect the names of songs or anything like that. I'll mostly describe how the music makes me feel. Funny side bar - there were two show scheduled at this bar called Schubas in Chicago that pretty much sold out immediately. I highly recommend seeing a show here if you're ever have a chance. Great little venue and it's one of the many hidden gems in the city. Now to the funny part. I actually traded my late show tickets (10:30) for early tickets (7:00) because I took my nephews to a pet parade and had to wake up early. Yeah, I'm old!! I was home by 10:30 and sleeping by 11:00. Ok... sorry for dragging this out. So the opener for Local Natives came out. They call themselves Suckers and they come from the great music empire.... Brooklyn, New York. They played 5 songs from their current EP and one or two from the up coming debut LP. All I got to say is that I was thoroughly impressed with them because: 1. They were the opening act. It's always hard to be the opening act especially at 7pm on a Friday but they went up on stage on a mission and brought the same energy as if they were playing in front of a packed house as the headliner. 2. For a newer band, they were tight has hell. 3. Their lead singer has amazing range and equally amazing control of it. I highly recommend seeing this guys if you can and start listening to some of their shit because I have a feeling 2011 is going to be the year of the Suckers. Their music is very upbeat and just makes you want to move (they actually have a song called "it gets your body moving"). To me, that's important. Now to about Local Natives. (Disclaimer.... the band I'm about to compare them too is a band that I actually like and I feel without their influence on music, music would be the same today) So without further ado, to me local natives sound a lot like a 2010 four seasons that play a whole shit ton of instruments. When they harmonize, it almost puts you in a trance and each member really complements each other well. They also switch instruments alot which keeps each song fresh and different while showing how musically talented they are. You can truly see that they love what they're doing at that specific moment and really can't believe it's happening. This, in my opinion, is special to see and it's a key ingredient for a band that is in a higher tier of talent. Bands come a dime a dozen now a days but these guys have what it takes to sustain something for the foreseeable future. Another cool experience yesterday was the fact that a lot of the audience didn't really know what they got themselves into. After each song, the audience got more and more into it which in turn pumped up the band and it was evident that they put more energy into each song. They played a killer talking heads song - warning sign and informed everyone that they just met David Byrne. Here's a KEXP you tube version of it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDF6BQzWfG0So after all of the gibberish typed above, I highly recommend seeing these gentleman at Sasquatch! on Sunday. They will likely be one of the top acts of the weekend especially since they are only playing for 45 minutes. Just be ready to dance because it's hard not to move around when they're playing their ass off.
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Post by mazdawg on Jun 2, 2010 6:59:20 GMT -8
So... what did you guys think? I thought they played a tight set.
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