Pinball Wizard
Refugee
You should hear the b-sides compilation I have assembled for mofo. It is quite good.
The Music
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I want to hear it. 
*concocts a cunning plan to break into your house that cannot fail*
*concocts a cunning plan to break into your house that cannot fail*
Pinball Wizard
Refugee
Damnit.
You came and knocked on my door.
How could I resist?
You came and knocked on my door.
How could I resist?
Like I said...it was cunning.
Pinball Wizard
Refugee
Welcome To The North is now available for download off their site... of course, it's not free.
Well worth it in my opinion though.
First single in September.
Well worth it in my opinion though.
First single in September.
Pinball Wizard
Refugee
Ah yes, I'm aware of your obsession with support, right bro?
I'm sorry... manzeer.
I'm sorry... manzeer.
I already posted this in the 'Now Playing' thread, but I figured this was a better place for it....
If you have RealPlayer and would like to hear the new single, 'Freedom Fighters', do this:
Paste this (the entire thing) in your 'Open' tab on Realplayer:
rtsp://rmv8.bbc.net.uk/radio1/lamacqlive.ra?start="01:15:45.0"&end="01:19:30.0"
I like it, not sure if I like it or 'Welcome to the North' more. A great 1, 2 combo for the opening tracks to an album though
If you have RealPlayer and would like to hear the new single, 'Freedom Fighters', do this:
Paste this (the entire thing) in your 'Open' tab on Realplayer:
rtsp://rmv8.bbc.net.uk/radio1/lamacqlive.ra?start="01:15:45.0"&end="01:19:30.0"
I like it, not sure if I like it or 'Welcome to the North' more. A great 1, 2 combo for the opening tracks to an album though
Pinball Wizard
Refugee
Mofo, have I told you how much manlove I have for you?
After figuring out my realplayer difficulties... awesome. Great song, although conservative listeners might misinterpret the lyrics as a rally cry for terrorists.
If anyone gets a chance to hear the original Freedom Fighters mix, it's worth the listen. Harvey's vocals sound a lot like Plant circa Heartbreaker (more zeppelin than before)... and Nutter's slight (very subtle) dip into middle eastern sounds is reminiscent of Physical Graffiti.
The Remix of Freedom Fighters that's streaming now certainly leaves that impression with me:
rtsp://rmv8.bbc.net.uk/radio1/essselection.ra?start="00:51:20.0"&end="00:56:30.0"
(Again, paste the link into the box after pressing file, open on realplayer)
Thanks again mofo.
(I think I like Freedom Fighters more, tentatively of course)
After figuring out my realplayer difficulties... awesome. Great song, although conservative listeners might misinterpret the lyrics as a rally cry for terrorists.
If anyone gets a chance to hear the original Freedom Fighters mix, it's worth the listen. Harvey's vocals sound a lot like Plant circa Heartbreaker (more zeppelin than before)... and Nutter's slight (very subtle) dip into middle eastern sounds is reminiscent of Physical Graffiti.
The Remix of Freedom Fighters that's streaming now certainly leaves that impression with me:
rtsp://rmv8.bbc.net.uk/radio1/essselection.ra?start="00:51:20.0"&end="00:56:30.0"
(Again, paste the link into the box after pressing file, open on realplayer)
Thanks again mofo.
(I think I like Freedom Fighters more, tentatively of course)
DiGi
New Yorker
thanks guys - good stuff.
Pinball Wizard
Refugee
This is an apparent leak (AMAZON) of the album cover work for Welcome to The North:
I'm not sure if I buy that. It looks like they just posted some graphic samples on the wall and took a picture of it. Interesting art nonetheless.
I'm not sure if I buy that. It looks like they just posted some graphic samples on the wall and took a picture of it. Interesting art nonetheless.
Pinball Wizard
Refugee
In anticipation I attempted to tab the guitar for the first single, here it is:
Freedom Fighters
I'm such a wanker.
Freedom Fighters
I'm such a wanker.
Pinball Wizard
Refugee
NICE.
Pre-orders are available at amazon.co.uk.
It seems the North American release dates will be in mid to late October...
Pre-orders are available at amazon.co.uk.
It seems the North American release dates will be in mid to late October...
Pinball Wizard
Refugee
There's an interview and a few songs on Zane Lowe's last broadcast... accessed from bbc radio1:
(open file in realplayer and paste link)
rtsp://rmv8.bbc.net.uk/radio1/zane_tue.ra?start="01:14:26.0"&end="01:45:18.0"
Good stuff.
(open file in realplayer and paste link)
rtsp://rmv8.bbc.net.uk/radio1/zane_tue.ra?start="01:14:26.0"&end="01:45:18.0"
Good stuff.
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HeartlandGirl
Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS
I like the cover. 
Pinball Wizard
Refugee
NME just gave Welcome To The North one of the most stellar reviews I've ever read. I find that somehow disturbing.
http://www.the-music.info/Assets/articles/nmealbumreview15092004.htm
http://www.the-music.info/Assets/articles/nmealbumreview15092004.htm
Did my own search:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...rt_ftr_1/104-2544817-9363940?v=glance&s=music
Looks like October 19th for North America
Cuj, I expect you to give your thoughts and impressions on the album (since I know you have it now)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...rt_ftr_1/104-2544817-9363940?v=glance&s=music
Looks like October 19th for North America
Cuj, I expect you to give your thoughts and impressions on the album (since I know you have it now)
Hallucination
Refugee
I have known of them for just over a year. I just bought their album two weeks ago and it rocks. I can't wait for the new one. October 19th I think. Turn Out the Light and Getaway are the best i think.
U2dork
Rock n' Roll Doggie
Ha! Ha! I just found this. I was at the Atlanta Coldplay show that was discussed in the beginning of this thread. The microphone grinding was a bit much for me as well.
Despite having that image burned into my memory, I like the new song very much. Great stuff.
Despite having that image burned into my memory, I like the new song very much. Great stuff.
macphister
The Fly
I don't see anyone mentioning The Music anywhere. They're worth checking out.
I love them!!! I got their debut last year, thanks to hearing some chatter about them here. I just picked up their new album, and I can't stop listening to it. I think "Freedom Fighters" is my favorite track, as of right now.
Yeah. No one ever mentions The Music.
http://forum.interference.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=1737033#post1737033
http://forum.interference.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=1737033#post1737033
I've been holding out on reviewing Welcome To The North for several reasons... mostly due to the fact that I hold such high esteem for their debut record, and I wanted to give this new release time to breathe. And it did.
First the obvious: Welcome To The North is a lighter, more standard rock driven album, which is an interesting contrast to the pseudo-techno dark rhythmic tracks of its predecessor. But, the beat is still there, and the energy links the two records at their core. Some fans won't enjoy the departure, but I think overall the new album is a more complete and tangible work. The subject matter of the songs have now exceeded the confines of the Leeds scene, and the content appears to be motivated from more external and global forces. The passion may not be expressed as well in the lyrics, but as a whole the message is strong and unrelenting. If it is ephemeral, ambient, distorted guitars that suit your fancy, you might be disappointed. However, if you're looking for a great rock record with hints of 1980's post-punk, ska, and synth-pop... the elements on this album will more than intrigue you.
My favourite album of the year, simply because it has more tracks than the Secret Machines' latest output.
Standout tracks: Cessation, Welcome To The North, Bleed From Within, Guide, I Need Love, and One Way In, No Way Out.
First the obvious: Welcome To The North is a lighter, more standard rock driven album, which is an interesting contrast to the pseudo-techno dark rhythmic tracks of its predecessor. But, the beat is still there, and the energy links the two records at their core. Some fans won't enjoy the departure, but I think overall the new album is a more complete and tangible work. The subject matter of the songs have now exceeded the confines of the Leeds scene, and the content appears to be motivated from more external and global forces. The passion may not be expressed as well in the lyrics, but as a whole the message is strong and unrelenting. If it is ephemeral, ambient, distorted guitars that suit your fancy, you might be disappointed. However, if you're looking for a great rock record with hints of 1980's post-punk, ska, and synth-pop... the elements on this album will more than intrigue you.
My favourite album of the year, simply because it has more tracks than the Secret Machines' latest output.
Standout tracks: Cessation, Welcome To The North, Bleed From Within, Guide, I Need Love, and One Way In, No Way Out.
I was just waiting for this topic to resurface, and I'm glad it did. I picked up the album on tuesday and I love it. My stand out track right now is Welcome To The North, but it is an excellent cd all the way through.
I agree with Cujo as it is a departure from the techno flavor of the last record, but this is a good thing. These songs should mix really well with the old songs in a live setting. I hope they tour this area of the world again sometime soon.
I agree with Cujo as it is a departure from the techno flavor of the last record, but this is a good thing. These songs should mix really well with the old songs in a live setting. I hope they tour this area of the world again sometime soon.
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