Yeah, that one, "OOOH" and "Natural" are downright post-apocalyptic in their sadness.
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 18 February 2011 20:26 (thirteen years ago) link
Earlier last month, Mekons announced their return with the band's 26th record, Ancient & Modern, which will be released on September 27th on the band’s own, newly reformed Sin Record Label. The band are taking their new (and old) songs on the road, and have divided up their shows, billing the performances as “A quiet night in with the acoustic MEKONS" or "A wild night out with the electrified MEKONS".
― curmudgeon, Thursday, 14 July 2011 18:29 (twelve years ago) link
I really like the new song on first listen, nice to hear them sounding more charged-up.
― you will know queer obama by his fruits (JoeStork), Friday, 15 July 2011 12:24 (twelve years ago) link
Don't get *too* excited. The new album is mostly mellow - only a couple of rockers - though of course, still Mekons, still a bit weird and still good.
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 15 July 2011 12:29 (twelve years ago) link
That's too bad. US tourdate list is pretty short so far, but it says they're gonna addd more.
― curmudgeon, Friday, 15 July 2011 16:13 (twelve years ago) link
Plus you've got to figure there'll be more shows when the movie comes out.
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 15 July 2011 16:15 (twelve years ago) link
divided up their shows, billing the performances as “A quiet night in with the acoustic MEKONS" or "A wild night out with the electrified MEKONS".
Where was this from, and have they announced which of the announced shows are which category?
― you call it trollin' i call it steamrollin' (Dr Morbius), Friday, 22 July 2011 14:58 (twelve years ago) link
never mind, found it, and they have:
http://www.jambase.com/Articles/Story.aspx?storyID=50641
― you call it trollin' i call it steamrollin' (Dr Morbius), Friday, 22 July 2011 15:02 (twelve years ago) link
Just purchased a&m (heh), anyone else? Seeing em in Brooklyn Friday.
― incredibly middlebrow (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 5 October 2011 19:21 (twelve years ago) link
Seeing them tonight. If Evanston wasn't a pain in the ass, I would have seen them last night, too. Though acoustic Mekons shows can be a mess (or messier).
― Josh in Chicago, Wednesday, 5 October 2011 19:36 (twelve years ago) link
Can't make the Sat night acoustic show here, maybe they'll show up at Occupy Wall St. (who?)
― incredibly middlebrow (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 5 October 2011 19:54 (twelve years ago) link
In Arlington VA at Iota outside W. DC tonight Thursday for an acoustic gig. I might skip it and go to a Latin Colombian thing instead (love the Mekons live though; it's a tough call)
― curmudgeon, Thursday, 6 October 2011 18:13 (twelve years ago) link
did you make it? shoulda! mekons live is a greatthing
― H in Addis, Friday, 7 October 2011 06:08 (twelve years ago) link
taking my cue from D Wolk:
Mekons shows are heavily populated by grouchy old guys.
PRESENT!
http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/reviews/albums/15869-mekons-ancient-modern-1911-2011/
― incredibly middlebrow (Dr Morbius), Friday, 7 October 2011 17:04 (twelve years ago) link
x-post -I did the Colombian (Pernett) thing instead. Have seen the Mekons a number of times plus a great, tiny room Sally Timms gig.
― curmudgeon, Friday, 7 October 2011 17:14 (twelve years ago) link
They were not only totally together in Chicago (not surprisingly), but they were even funnier than I've ever seen them before. Literally tears in my eyes, I was laughing so hard. Totally ridiculous.
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 7 October 2011 18:21 (twelve years ago) link
apparently there was a free show in Philly today at noon.
― incredibly middlebrow (Dr Morbius), Friday, 7 October 2011 18:34 (twelve years ago) link
Hear the band play live from WXPN in Philadelphia on Friday at noon ...
http://www.npr.org/2011/10/07/141086823/live-today-the-mekons-in-concert
― curmudgeon, Friday, 7 October 2011 19:00 (twelve years ago) link
Oh, and - spoiler! - Tom now has a big mustache.
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 7 October 2011 19:08 (twelve years ago) link
the longevity of this band warms my heart, and inspires me in my encroaching old age.
― sleeve, Friday, 7 October 2011 20:18 (twelve years ago) link
I saw the Mekons today at the free World Cafe Live show in Philadelphia. Of course they were wonderful, and the new songs sounded very fine. After the broadcast they played a few more, including Orpheus and Hard To Be Human Again. I was able to tell Tom Greenhalgh that I would buy his solo album if he ever made one, and Lu Edmonds promised it would happen if I could come up with the cost of 10,000 copies.
― Fruitless and Pansy Free (Dr. Joseph A. Ofalt), Friday, 7 October 2011 22:48 (twelve years ago) link
Orpheus is such an awesome deep cut.
― Josh in Chicago, Saturday, 8 October 2011 00:15 (twelve years ago) link
Good show in Brooklyn w/ all the 1985-89 hits at the end. Timms called a do-over in the middle of "Learning to Loive on Your Own" bcz her voice was going. Sounds like Langford is going to OWallSt tomorrow. I think Christgau was standing next to me.
Tom usta look like Artaud, now he's getting near to Terry-Thomas.
― incredibly middlebrow (Dr Morbius), Saturday, 8 October 2011 06:34 (twelve years ago) link
also I met da croupier
― incredibly middlebrow (Dr Morbius), Saturday, 8 October 2011 06:39 (twelve years ago) link
That WXPN NPR radio gig sounds good
― curmudgeon, Sunday, 9 October 2011 16:09 (twelve years ago) link
Seeing the Mekons/Freakwater supergroup next week, I think. Calling themselves Freakons, which is awesome. Also, Mekons doc is apparently locked and about to go on the circuit. And finally:
https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/q74/s720x720/1230063_210296325797656_1944161666_n.jpg
― Josh in Chicago, Sunday, 15 September 2013 18:33 (ten years ago) link
Thanks
― curmudgeon, Monday, 16 September 2013 14:51 (ten years ago) link
"organisers"
obviously outside agitators!
― Miss Arlington twirls for the Coal Heavers (Dr Morbius), Monday, 16 September 2013 14:57 (ten years ago) link
I think they're in Canada?
― Josh in Chicago, Monday, 16 September 2013 15:06 (ten years ago) link
well, that doesn't make sense, everyone knows it is a socialist paradise
documentary website hasn't been updated
― Miss Arlington twirls for the Coal Heavers (Dr Morbius), Monday, 16 September 2013 15:12 (ten years ago) link
It's a joke flyer, Morbs! "They will try and force: higher wages, workplace safety, paid holidays, sick leave , pensions and more DOWN YOUR THROATS! We wouldn't want that would we?"
Hi everyone, I've a few things to share.Firsts, we've reached a significant milestone: "picture lock". What that means is the film is complete as far as editing, graphics and titles go. Hallelujah! Next up: heading into the studio for color correction and adding the end credit roll, and the sound mix. That should happen within the next few weeks. We need to finish quickly because…I've accepted the invitations to three film festivals in November! I hate to be coy but I can't yet say which ones until the festivals are ready to make their official announcements. But you'll be the first to know as soon as I'm given the green light. Once again, Hallelujah!Last, to help defray the cost of aforementioned color-correction and sound mix, I'm hosting a fundraising event in Chicago on Sunday, October 20. I'll send out details soon but if the event we had in NYC in April is any indication, it will be a fun event. Dogfish Head Brewery is on board as a sponsor. Some special guests will be on hand and I'll screen a 20-minute sneak peek of the film. Stay tuned.That's it for now. As ever, thanks to all of you for your continued support of and interest in the project. It's been five-plus years, but i can finally say the finish line is in sight. (And this time I mean it!)More soon.........Joe
― Josh in Chicago, Monday, 16 September 2013 15:19 (ten years ago) link
I think he means Sun. October 22, btw, which is the same night as Freakons. Or maybe Friday Oct. 20. I'll check.
― Josh in Chicago, Monday, 16 September 2013 15:21 (ten years ago) link
Oh, wait, October. Never mind. Freakons is 9/22.
― Josh in Chicago, Monday, 16 September 2013 15:22 (ten years ago) link
I understood the flyer
― Miss Arlington twirls for the Coal Heavers (Dr Morbius), Monday, 16 September 2013 15:24 (ten years ago) link
I like that Fanglord is eating Smarties. Very European.
― Josh in Chicago, Monday, 16 September 2013 15:55 (ten years ago) link
world premiere of film at DOC NYC in 3 weeks
http://www.docnyc.net/film/revenge-of-the-mekons/#.UmaqXvleaSo
― eclectic husbandry (Dr Morbius), Tuesday, 22 October 2013 16:46 (ten years ago) link
Great choice of a picture on that site!
― pauls00, Tuesday, 22 October 2013 20:58 (ten years ago) link
Do they have anything else that sounds like Ghosts of American Astronauts? I love that song.
― brotherlovesdub, Wednesday, 23 October 2013 01:49 (ten years ago) link
Maybe "Millionaire"? You probably want to look at the albums like Rock and Roll, Curse of the Mekons, or I <3 Mekons.
― pauls00, Wednesday, 23 October 2013 02:49 (ten years ago) link
Specifically? They've got a lot of lovely ballads, many sung by Sally Timms, but really, if you like that one, you'd like a lot of later Mekons. I'd check out the rest of that album, "So Good It Hurts," to start. Then maybe go to "Curse of the Mekons," or "OOOH" or "Journey to the End of the Night" or "I Heart Mekons."
― Josh in Chicago, Wednesday, 23 October 2013 02:50 (ten years ago) link
Or maybe the Sally Timms solo album "To the Land of Milk and Honey," if you can find it.
― Josh in Chicago, Wednesday, 23 October 2013 02:52 (ten years ago) link
Learning to Live on Your Own has a similar vibe.
― JoeStork, Wednesday, 23 October 2013 03:22 (ten years ago) link
Wow, thanks for all the great advise. I'm excited to discover some more of their stuff.
― brotherlovesdub, Wednesday, 23 October 2013 03:32 (ten years ago) link
Advice too ;)
Gonna start with Curse of and look for the solo album by Sally Timms.
― brotherlovesdub, Wednesday, 23 October 2013 03:34 (ten years ago) link
"Oblivion" off of The Edge Of The World is my favorite Sally sung track.
― purrington, Friday, 25 October 2013 01:41 (ten years ago) link
or the cover of Eric Anderson's "Wild and Blue"
― eclectic husbandry (Dr Morbius), Friday, 25 October 2013 03:23 (ten years ago) link
John Anderson.
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 25 October 2013 03:29 (ten years ago) link
right
― eclectic husbandry (Dr Morbius), Friday, 25 October 2013 04:01 (ten years ago) link
Saw her solo with a small band in a tiny 40 seat club once. Was an awesome show
― curmudgeon, Friday, 25 October 2013 14:21 (ten years ago) link
... on Curse, which I also highly recommend, I think it's my favorite.
― money, chicken and other DNA (sleeve), Friday, 25 October 2013 14:53 (ten years ago) link