7th Interference Album Listening Party

[MrBrau1]

No vote this time. I'm forcing this record on ya'll.

We will listen to the classic 1993 release of "Giant Steps" by The Boo Radleys.

One of the greatest experimental guitar pop records of all time.

This is quite simply one of the most amazing records ever recorded.
The finest record of the golden age of Brit-pop, by one of the era's best
bands. I have loved it since I first heard it 13 years ago. It's a melodic and
sonic assult of raging guitars, pop hooks, driving rhythms, and wild
sonic experiemtation. All driving home the song.

Reviews:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/collective/A6838266

http://www.inkblotmagazine.com/rev-archive/Boo_Radleys_Giant_Steps.htm

http://www.stylusmagazine.com/articles/on_second_thought/the-boo-radleys-giant-steps.htm

We'll listen on Friday, November 17th, 2006 @ 11:00pm EST.

Use this link to sort out how that translates for your zone.

http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/

If you need the record, post your email here and we'll get it to you.

I'll open a new thread at 10:30 on 11/17.

You're in for a fucking treat.

 

[U2Man]

u2man.number2@gmail.com

 

[hippy]

hippy@u2email.com

My brother flies in that night, so I won't actually be able to attend the party

 

[VertigoGal]

I most likely won't be able to make it, or if I do it'll be the very end. but I'd love to hear the album.

runningtostandstill@mail.com

 

[Varitek]

10:30 what time zone? EST? If I stay out drinking late enough I'll join in very drunkly when I get home.

raizen head@hotm ail.com

 

[xaviMF22]

xsacta1@iona.edu

 

[love_u2_adam]

angel_of_halrem298@hotmail.com

 

[Tarvark]

NorseA@gmail.com

 

[Axver]

Damn, I won't be here, I'll be heading off to Melbourne to see U2. These parties are always good fun too. Well, have fun everybody!

 

[Utoo]

I won't be able to attend, but your description of the album has really piqued my interest!

utooguy AT gmail DOT com

 

[Tarvark]

Yeah I just realized thats 4 AM my time after my move.

 

[dudeman]

as far as britpop goes, this record was pretty important, like 'screamadelica' in terms of it's statement and stretch. really blew people away.
if you want to gear up with some reviews and stuff (but don't cheat by listening), here's a cool site:
http://booradleys.co.uk/giantsteps/

 

[MrBrau1]

something has come up, and I need to postpone.

I'll get everyone the album and post a new listening date soon.

cheers

 

[MrBrau1]

Well,

I've sorted it out

Let's do it Saturday @ 11pm est.

I'll send the album out soon.

peace holmies.

 

[MrBrau1]

And I've worked out the bonus for those who attend:

Giant Steps B-Sides

Peachy Keen
Further
Crow Eye
(I Wanna Be) Touchdown Jesus
At The Sound Of Speed

 

[VertigoGal]

awesome I should be able to come saturday night

 

[MrBrau1]

You've all got mail.

Hope to see ya tonite.

 

[love_u2_adam]

i said i wouldn't but i spelt my email wrong

angel_of_harlem298@hotmail.com


sorry MrBrau1

 

[MrBrau1]

I was gonna start a new thread, but i think I'll just keep it in here.

"Giant Steps" will kick off in 28 minutes.

If you need the album, leave an email and I'll forward the links.

 

[MrBrau1]

I Hang Suspended

A kicker of a lead track.

Guitars, guitars, guitars.

And probably the most sarcastic song I've ever heard.

 

[VertigoGal]

I just started downloading the album. and my connection sucks.

 

[MrBrau1]

Upon 9th And Fairchild

Kind of Regge/Dub/Cowboy song.

The flow of the intro/verse is Clash, with J.Mascus playing guitar.

Depressing as hell lyrics.

 

[MrBrau1]

I just started downloading the album. and my connection sucks.

I can restart if you want. looks like nobobys here, so, whatever you want.

 

[MrBrau1]

I live the guitar insanity in the left speaker, and the strumming acoustic in the right.

And the strings.

 

[VertigoGal]

I can restart if you want. looks like nobobys here, so, whatever you want.

if you could give me 5 minutes and I'll illegally obtain the first 3 or so tracks cos it looks like the zip file's gonna take 20 minutes at least. is that ok?

 

[MrBrau1]

Wishing I Was Skinny

Jangly brit pop at it's best. Snappy beat, melodic vocals, french horns.

 

[MrBrau1]

if you could give me 5 minutes and I'll illegally obtain the first 3 or so tracks cos it looks like the zip file's gonna take 20 minutes at least. is that ok?

Yeah, I'll just restart with ya. Take your time.

 

[MrBrau1]

Leaves And Sand

Lilting acoustics give way to an avalanche of raging guitars. Loud/Quiet done to perfection.

Really depressing lyrics:

Greet the world with tired eyes
but something just ain’t right
head of dust and leaves and sand
creeping past your window
I can see the face of love and pain
behind your smile

always the same

rub my eyes try and use my mind
dull jewel inactive fire
come to terms with things at hand
creeping past my window
swore you smelt self-loathing
feeling shame you raised your smile

 

[MrBrau1]

and i don't really know what to say about the guitar solo. It hurts to hear. And that's a good thing.

 

[VertigoGal]

thanks...my computers about to have a stroke but i'll be ready in just a few minutes