Elbow - Leaders of the Free World...

[gav6519]

'seldom seen kid' is my favourite album of 2008! i love finding wee albums like this.... ones that just catch you by surprise!

 

[Everlastinglove]

I've watched this show twice now... god damn why did I not know about these guys when they came to town??

u2popscumbo, NSW, no comments?

They are touring. Just have a look at elbow.co.uk. Maybe they're around your town!

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

I wish They already did the North American tour, I'm guessing I'll have to wait until they release another album...

 

[Everlastinglove]

They will release another album...

Folks and elbowfreaks...
Just take a look at the Leaders of the free world video. I love it!!!!
elbow media player

 

[u2popmofo]

I was out of town and haven't had a chance to check that show out yet, Elfa. Do not fear, I will watch it any day now.

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

I was out of town and haven't had a chance to check that show out yet, Elfa. Do not fear, I will watch it any day now.

better make it one day like this

 

[Everlastinglove]

Both nice songs!

 

[thetitans2k]

I've been listening to elbow lately. They are pretty fuckin' good.

 

[phanan]

Right now, The Seldom Seen Kid is in my top five for the year, easily, and may end up even higher when all is said and done.

It's that good.

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

I really think it's my favoutite...

 

[Everlastinglove]

I love Cast of thousands! Fugitive motel is one of the greatest songs ever!!!
And lyricaly I think Guy is the best songwriter in the world. Nothing against Bono!
Just listen to Stop, Fugitive Motel....erm... ok, listen to all of their songs!!!!!!

 

[powerhour24]

Another band I started listening to because of this forum, thanks guys, they're freakin' awesome.

 

[Everlastinglove]

you're welcome!

 

[Badyouken]

Same here.
This forum has introduced me to so many great artists, including Elbow.

'The Seldom Seen Kid' is also my favourite album of the year.

Some Riot

 

[Everlastinglove]

Some Riot

When Guy sings it breaks my heart, mine always breaks too!

 

[Audiophile]

I enjoyed Seldom Seen Kid a lot more than Leaders of the Free World....

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

agreed,

Kid>Leaders>Asleep>Cast

 

[u2popmofo]

I still prefer Leaders personally, but I agree with your other ordering. So I would say:

Leaders>Kid>Asleep>Cast

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

It's a close one between Leaders and Kid I'll give you that...

 

[powerhour24]

"One Day Like This", anthem of the year.

 

[u2popmofo]

They're both very consistent and solid from start to finish. Leaders just has more "big songs" for me, so that's probably why I give it the edge. 'Tis a close call though, I agree.

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

Leaders has Station Approach, The Stops, Leaders Of The Free World, An Imagined Affair, Mexican Standoff and The Everthere...

Kid has The Bones Of You, Mirrorball, Grounds For Divorce, Weather To Fly, The Loneliness Of A Tower Crane Driver, Some Riot, One Day Like This and Friend Of Ours...

8 to 6 imo

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

all this talk has made me want to listen to both albums now

 

[u2popmofo]

Leaders has Station Approach, The Stops, Leaders Of The Free World, An Imagined Affair, Mexican Standoff and The Everthere...

You left out 'Forget Myself' and 'Picky Bugger'

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

both are ok but not favs for me... I will say that Leader's weaker tracks are better than Kid's weaker tracks...

 

[u2popmofo]

You should listen to them both until they are favorites.

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

that sounds more like an order than suggestion...

 

[u2popmofo]

I'm easy to ignore until I'm knocking on the door of your home, Elfa.

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

I'm listening to Tower Crane Driver right now

 

[Dalton]

If I buy Seldom Seen Kid am I going to regret it?