So I watched The Hangover and I'd forgotten how amazing the music is in it... A great soundtrack.
Rx
Saturday, 30 April 2011
Sunday, 17 April 2011
Castro Dies
I got my hands on the new Guillemots album and here is what I think of it:
Guillemots - Walk The River
Walk The River marks the welcome return of Guillemots three years after their last album. And with Fyfe Dangerfield back on side after his stint working for John Lewis the band have produced a simply wonderful album.
This album starts off spectacularly. The title track ‘Walk The River’ is haunting and beautiful, Fyfe repeatedly croons the poignant chorus, ‘Walk the river, like a hunted animal’ which makes for fond listening. Commanding drums and stripped down vocals are joined by exceptional guitar to create a song which would be a perfect single off this album.
‘I Don’t Feel Amazing Now’ is equally beautiful with its cheery tones despite it being about heartbreak, ‘my heart is on the table, you can’t take it if you want, it’s yours.’ Love is a strong theme throughout this album but Guillemots’ take on it is subtle and abstract – a refreshing change to the sickly mush we often hear.
By the time you arrive at ‘Sometimes I Remember Wrong’ you are faced with a bit marathon for the ears – slogging through a 9-minute epic half way through the album does get a bit tiresome. However, once it’s over the album gets its second wind as current single ‘The Basket’ kicks into life. Synthy and shouty, this song is the most diverse on the album, fusing together all three albums into a small four minute riot.
Emotive and punchy hooks sum up the album nicely. Touching lyrics and easy going melodies mean this album is more subdued that the previous albums from Guillemots but the depth of emotion in Dangerfield’s voice really does make up for the lack of bangs and whistles. The album starts off promising a more mature version of the Guillemots of old and, although it’s not perfect, by the end of this great record you’re likely to be pretty satisfied by what you’ve heard.
What a cool looking band.
Rx
Guillemots - Walk The River
Walk The River marks the welcome return of Guillemots three years after their last album. And with Fyfe Dangerfield back on side after his stint working for John Lewis the band have produced a simply wonderful album.
This album starts off spectacularly. The title track ‘Walk The River’ is haunting and beautiful, Fyfe repeatedly croons the poignant chorus, ‘Walk the river, like a hunted animal’ which makes for fond listening. Commanding drums and stripped down vocals are joined by exceptional guitar to create a song which would be a perfect single off this album.
‘I Don’t Feel Amazing Now’ is equally beautiful with its cheery tones despite it being about heartbreak, ‘my heart is on the table, you can’t take it if you want, it’s yours.’ Love is a strong theme throughout this album but Guillemots’ take on it is subtle and abstract – a refreshing change to the sickly mush we often hear.
By the time you arrive at ‘Sometimes I Remember Wrong’ you are faced with a bit marathon for the ears – slogging through a 9-minute epic half way through the album does get a bit tiresome. However, once it’s over the album gets its second wind as current single ‘The Basket’ kicks into life. Synthy and shouty, this song is the most diverse on the album, fusing together all three albums into a small four minute riot.
Emotive and punchy hooks sum up the album nicely. Touching lyrics and easy going melodies mean this album is more subdued that the previous albums from Guillemots but the depth of emotion in Dangerfield’s voice really does make up for the lack of bangs and whistles. The album starts off promising a more mature version of the Guillemots of old and, although it’s not perfect, by the end of this great record you’re likely to be pretty satisfied by what you’ve heard.
What a cool looking band.
Rx
Thursday, 14 April 2011
Thursday, 7 April 2011
Walk The River
SO this review is from May 2010. I found it again.
Lightspeed Champion - Bodega
Tonight's gig was a showcase for “Life is Sweet! Nice to Meet You” -Lightspeed’s latest album.
His performance was relaxed and fun whilst still being seamlessly precise, even despite the rough and ready approach taken by his technicians.
Even after he broke a guitar string on his first note, he continued to scurry around the fret board like ants after jam. There was quite a mix of fans in the crowd, ranging from the young superfans practically sat in his lap to a middle-aged balding bloke at the back singing along to every word, eyes shut.
Lightspeed seems to have found himself with this new record, he’s letting his amazing guitar solos and personal charm do the talking as opposed to him just being ‘cool’. This change has a better chance of attracting fans other than those who tick the box ‘pretentious’ and the new ones will undoubtedly stay with him because of it.
And this is a picture from said gig.
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Lightspeed Champion - Bodega
Tonight's gig was a showcase for “Life is Sweet! Nice to Meet You” -Lightspeed’s latest album.
His performance was relaxed and fun whilst still being seamlessly precise, even despite the rough and ready approach taken by his technicians.
Even after he broke a guitar string on his first note, he continued to scurry around the fret board like ants after jam. There was quite a mix of fans in the crowd, ranging from the young superfans practically sat in his lap to a middle-aged balding bloke at the back singing along to every word, eyes shut.
Lightspeed seems to have found himself with this new record, he’s letting his amazing guitar solos and personal charm do the talking as opposed to him just being ‘cool’. This change has a better chance of attracting fans other than those who tick the box ‘pretentious’ and the new ones will undoubtedly stay with him because of it.
And this is a picture from said gig.
Sent using BlackBerry® from Orange
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