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Post by Pea on Feb 14, 2012 19:06:20 GMT -8
Thanks for post that, ksmitty. I only have Light Chasers but I really enjoy that album. I really hope they play one of the days I'm there!
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Post by chud on Feb 14, 2012 20:01:58 GMT -8
Initially a side project of Will Sheff and Jonathan Meiburg of Okkervil River SHEARWATER has hatched into the full fledged project of Mr. Meiburg. Dude likes birds, hence the name and the theme of a few of their albums.
Early works include Winged Things and the Thieves EP (both with Sheff).
Palo Santo the bands fourth full length, and first without Sheff, was released in 2006 and then picked up by Matador and re-released as a double disc. Shearwater's sound takes shape on Palo Santo and the sound is continued on the acts next two albums. Rook and The Golden Archipelago (their final release on Matador).
Opening track from Palo Santo:
Rook title track with an (s):
Today, Animal Joy (a bit more rock oriented, though not a huge departure) was released, the bands first for Sub Pop records.
Streaming here:
My personal favorite (3:00 mark) God Made Me off TGA:
For anyone who likes what they hear Shearwater will be perfroming on the Yeti Monday Evening. Based on the fact that they were the 4th band listed for the Yeti, I initially predicted they'ed close the stage. However, it also looks as if Ted Leo and his pill pushers are playing Monday. We'll see.
For the record I've seen Shearwater live on three seperate occasions (Sasquatch '09, Boise, ID and Rock Chalk Jayhawk Town, KS) and each time they've delivered powerful shows.
Oh, and Thor Harris is in the band. If you don't know who Thor is, look him up.
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Post by Switch on Feb 14, 2012 20:35:16 GMT -8
I just discovered Cloud Cult as I was studying unknown bands from the lineup the other day. They are my Sasquatch gem this year. Advice for the Happy Hippopotamus and The Meaning of 8 are both incredible. I am super excited to see them in May!
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Post by Geoff on Feb 14, 2012 21:33:22 GMT -8
Ah, Cloud Cult. One of my favorites. Really excited to see them at the Gorge.
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Post by Drew on Feb 15, 2012 12:22:59 GMT -8
Cloud Cult is a band from Minnesota led by Craig Minowa, who reportedly spurned major label offers in favor of his own Earthology label. Craig and his wife Connie, a painter in the band, live on an organic farm way out in the country and the environment is a constant theme in their music. Another major theme is death and healing, stemming primarily from when their 2-year-old son inexplicably died in his sleep a decade ago. Craig Minowa responded by writing over a hundred songs in a short amount of time and much have that has fueled their albums. Environment and life/death could make for a self-righteous feel but they are super genuine and all around decent people. They are always very humble and appreciative as well. The documentary, No One Said it Would Be Easy, chronicles the band's history. I've seen them three times live and, along with Gogol Bordello, are my favorite band to see live right meow. Their shows are sensory overload with constant videos playing while two artists start and finish paintings over the course of the show. They then auction off the paintings after the show. Connie is one of the painters but she and Craig have had two kids in the last three years and she hasn't been touring as much. I'm not sure if she'll be at Sasquatch and I'm not sure that the video element will translate very well mid-day on the Bigfoot stage. It will still be a great show, however. Album wise, the Meaning of 8 is probably their most critically revered, though Advice for the Happy Hippopotamus is great and Feel Good Ghosts is my favorite, probably because that was the first album I heard of theirs. Their latest album Light Chasers is a concept album about the life cycle and they have been playing a lot of that album at their shows. Musically, they use strings to supply a lot of slow build-up into a more frenetic sound. youtu.be/8-qgvVJq-fsyoutu.be/D8HUPagpzBkSorry, I didn't have luck embedding. Are you the lurker who's favorite band is Cloud Cult? I've never listened to them but this makes me interested.
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Post by Fig on Feb 15, 2012 12:53:02 GMT -8
Thanks is the song that got me into them. Such a good jam.
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Post by davers on Feb 15, 2012 16:47:46 GMT -8
I updated the first post with a bunch of links and whatnot. Does anyone know how to make it so they don't open up in a new window every time you click one, or am I the only one that cares?
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Post by Geoff on Feb 15, 2012 16:52:13 GMT -8
lol wait nevermind.
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Mr. Earl
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Post by Mr. Earl on Feb 16, 2012 0:57:16 GMT -8
Thanks for post that, ksmitty. I only have Light Chasers but I really enjoy that album. I really hope they play one of the days I'm there! According to their web site, they're playing Monday. That's one of your days, right?
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Post by Horned Gramma on Feb 16, 2012 8:57:12 GMT -8
When Cloud Cult is good, they are so good. However, when Cloud Cult is NOT good, they are fucking insufferable. That guy has written some songs that are so truly awful that if they had come from someone else -- someone who hadn't also written 'Alien Christ', for example -- I would never listen to their music again.
Still always wanted to see them perform, though.
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Post by Horned Gramma on Feb 16, 2012 8:58:16 GMT -8
The important part of that post is that you should listen to 'Alien Christ'.
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Post by Pea on Feb 16, 2012 9:35:10 GMT -8
Thanks for post that, ksmitty. I only have Light Chasers but I really enjoy that album. I really hope they play one of the days I'm there! According to their web site, they're playing Monday. That's one of your days, right? Correct! That's great news.
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Post by Mr. Earl on Feb 16, 2012 9:58:58 GMT -8
When Cloud Cult is good, they are so good. However, when Cloud Cult is NOT good, they are fucking insufferable. That guy has written some songs that are so truly awful that if they had come from someone else -- someone who hadn't also written 'Alien Christ', for example -- I would never listen to their music again. Still always wanted to see them perform, though. They are one of my favorite bands, but you are right, HG. Cloud Cult sometimes suffers from Guided By Voices syndrome (and I love GBV too). Just because you are prolific and write a crapload of songs doesn't mean you have to record them all. I would say that live, Cloud Cult is selective and don't do the songs that I consider filler.
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Post by Lump on Feb 16, 2012 11:13:14 GMT -8
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Post by Dr. Crane on Feb 16, 2012 19:41:56 GMT -8
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Post by Lump on Feb 16, 2012 19:42:50 GMT -8
Yes! That too!
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Post by tesla on Feb 21, 2012 11:19:46 GMT -8
Thanks is the song that got me into them. Such a good jam. Loved it. My desire to give you props for leading me to this track has overcome my inertia to create an account after a couple years of anonymous lurking. Thanks.
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Post by lostatlimbo on Feb 21, 2012 15:56:41 GMT -8
Who The Fuck Is...Yellow Ostrich? Thanks for this. I'm loving the shit out of this band right meow. The three EP I've listened to so far will be in heavy rotation meow. Even the Morgan Freeman tribute.
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Post by tesla on Mar 13, 2012 22:15:37 GMT -8
I like this thread. I request The War On Drugs if anyone wants blogging practice.
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Post by thefrush on Mar 20, 2012 18:14:43 GMT -8
You guys need to be educated on Beardyman. This is one of the most unique talents I've ever come across. Part beatboxer, part comedian, part electronic musician, you will be entertained at his set. It's impossible not to be. I saw him at Coachella last year and it was one of the most insane, fun, impressive, and enjoyable experiences I've ever had. You will hear what sounds like a DJ set, but it is produced entirely by his own vocals run through looping devices and some synth work. He will recreate entire songs before your very eyes and ears and you will be blown away by his abilities. He covers everything from dubstep, to drum & bass, to trip hop, to electro, to popular music. He is extremely witty as well and will splatter in bits of comedy. If you really want an idea of what to expect, watch this. He also has a BBC Essential Mix in which he 'VJs' (voice jockeys) everything from Hall & Oates, to ATCQ, to Underworld. He is ridiculous. soundlogik.com/bbc-radio-1-essential-mix-beardyman/
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