John Doe Basic Member Posts:338  
| 6/27/2006 12:38 PM |
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Got a record token for my birthday and I'm wracked with indecision as to how to spend it.
So I thought, I'll take advantage of the collective wisdom of the Cluas membership to guide me through this difficult decision.
I'm looking for recommendations basically. My usual taste is towards jangly guitar pop with lots of catchy choruses etc. and my current collection would incldue the likes of Aimee Mann, Crowded House, Squeeze, Something Happens, The La's.....you get the picture.
Was thinking about The Feelings album - any other suggestions ?
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Gar Veteran Member Posts:1676
| 6/27/2006 12:56 PM |
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How about any of the following?
Tilly And The Wall, The Weepies, Howe Gelb, Islands, Built To Spill, Michael Knight.
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Protein biscuitBasic Member Posts:364
| 6/27/2006 1:12 PM |
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I will second your Howe Gelb and Islands, Gar and raise you a Tapes 'n Tapes, "The Loon."
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UnicronVeteran Member Posts:1696
| 6/27/2006 1:17 PM |
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Islands, nuff said.
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petethedrummer New Member Posts:38
| 6/27/2006 1:31 PM |
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Ride - Nowhere, plenty of jangly yet moody bits there
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&token=&sql=10:u6de4j370wai
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palaceBasic Member Posts:392
| 6/27/2006 1:46 PM |
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"jangly guitar pop with lots of catchy choruses"... that sounds like the new camera obscura album...
but buy ride's nowhere if you want an alltime classic indie guitar (though not particularly jangly) record
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UnaVeteran Member Posts:1721
| 6/27/2006 2:23 PM |
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you should buy the new Oppenheimer record.
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stroller Advanced Member Posts:576
| 6/27/2006 2:23 PM |
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Judging by the bands you listed I'd say that there's a fair chance that you'd like the Lemonheads.
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Protein biscuitBasic Member Posts:364
| 6/27/2006 2:23 PM |
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Been thinking about picking up The Birthday Party's "Greatest Hits" album after hearing the excellent "Release the Bats." Anyone know if the rest of their material is up to this standard?
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UnaVeteran Member Posts:1721
| 6/27/2006 2:27 PM |
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you should buy the new Oppenheimer record.
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strollerAdvanced Member Posts:576
| 6/27/2006 2:27 PM |
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Originally posted by Una
you should buy the new Oppenheimer record.
Have they got an album out? I only know the Breakfast in NYC tune but it's a cracker. |
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John DoeBasic Member Posts:338
| 6/27/2006 2:30 PM |
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Is Howe Gelb not "alt country" ?
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John DoeBasic Member Posts:338
| 6/27/2006 2:35 PM |
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Originally posted by stroller
Judging by the bands you listed I'd say that there's a fair chance that you'd like the Lemonheads.
I do like the Lemonheads. I'd prefer to buy something new though rather than something that's been around for ages. |
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palaceBasic Member Posts:392
| 6/27/2006 2:38 PM |
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i saw oppenheimer the other night in the boom boom room... am i the only person who doesn't seem to rate them?....
actually, john, go and buy the last king creosote album... you will like it i reckon
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UnicronVeteran Member Posts:1696
| 6/27/2006 3:07 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Una
you should buy the new Oppenheimer record.
It's quite good. I've only given it one listen since I bought it but it's good stuff. Sounds a lot like The Most Serene Republic.
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strollerAdvanced Member Posts:576
| 6/27/2006 3:09 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by John Doe
quote:
Originally posted by stroller
Judging by the bands you listed I'd say that there's a fair chance that you'd like the Lemonheads.
I do like the Lemonheads. I'd prefer to buy something new though rather than something that's been around for ages.
Well in that case I'd recommend Set Yourself on Fire by Stars. Judging by your tastes I'd say it'd be right up your alley and it's only about a year old. If you go to their website http://www.arts-crafts.ca/stars/ you can check out a few songs off the album in their video section. Id recommend Reunion to start with. |
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John DoeBasic Member Posts:338
| 6/27/2006 3:22 PM |
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Thanks for the suggestions folks.
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UnaVeteran Member Posts:1721
| 6/27/2006 3:22 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stroller
Judging by the bands you listed I'd say that there's a fair chance that you'd like the Lemonheads.
yep, they released it last week on Bar None records. I got it last night at the HWCH launch. Allen Died, April Five and Nine Words and M.O. are fantastic songs. Such a great band. |
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Protein biscuitBasic Member Posts:364
| 6/27/2006 5:25 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by John Doe
Is Howe Gelb not "alt country" ?
I think Howe is just plain "alt." |
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petethedrummerNew Member Posts:38
| 6/28/2006 1:46 PM |
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Have you heard Nevermind by a band called Nirvana? I tip them to be huge.
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