but this doesn't seem necessary
For you or for them? Because they'd probably like to have the money.
― That's why they call me (Johnny Fever), Tuesday, 12 April 2011 14:50 (2 years ago) Permalink
I saw them 3 times in the 90s, which is why it won't break my heart if I miss seeing the reunion show (though I'd very much like to see it). tbh, I'd be far more interested in a new song or ten.
― That's why they call me (Johnny Fever), Tuesday, 12 April 2011 14:51 (2 years ago) Permalink
what's necessary about rock? it's just gonna be fun to see a band i like again!
― a fort minor forest (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Tuesday, 12 April 2011 15:38 (2 years ago) Permalink
I guess a messy Sebadoh show about 4 years ago ruined this sorta shit for me
― your generation appalls me (Dr Morbius), Tuesday, 12 April 2011 16:21 (2 years ago) Permalink
they're coming over to the uk to play ATP in december
― reallysmoothmusic (Jamie_ATP), Tuesday, 12 April 2011 16:29 (2 years ago) Permalink
I distinctly remember EB saying that he wasn't interested in reunion tours, that he has been making music all these years and fuiud but I guess lots of u d and now he might as well help ppl relive their 20s.
I saw Archers in 95 or so and CF/EB a bunch of times since then, but I feel like he's family* at this point and I got no problem seeing the old band again. I'm not delirious about it but glad they're finally getting a slice of 90s pie.
*slight exaggeration, but more true of EB than, say, Lou Barlow.
― Ralpharina (La Lechera), Tuesday, 12 April 2011 18:46 (2 years ago) Permalink
― your generation appalls me (Dr Morbius), Tuesday, April 12, 2011 11:21 AM (2 hours ago) Bookmark Suggest Ban Permalink
yeah but c'mon dogg, sebadoh was never exactly hot shit live (at least the one time i saw them)....archers kicked out the jams live
― a fort minor forest (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Tuesday, 12 April 2011 18:48 (2 years ago) Permalink
Agreed that it's a crap comparison but I gotta say that Sebadoh were great when I saw them at about that time.
― ENBB, Tuesday, 12 April 2011 18:49 (2 years ago) Permalink
Q w/r/t original post: what is the state of dude's voice? I seem to remember even on the Vee-Vee tour it was shredded and he was taking creative steps to protect it in the more aggressive songs.
― it's time for the fish in the perculator (Steve Shasta), Tuesday, 12 April 2011 18:55 (2 years ago) Permalink
I saw crooked fingers maybe five years ago (matt came out and they played 3 AoL songs btw) and it seemed fine iirc.
― ENBB, Tuesday, 12 April 2011 18:56 (2 years ago) Permalink
Y'all who are ignoring the 10+ years of Crooked Fingers stuff based on a snap judgment you may have made 10+ years ago re: the state of Bachmann's voice are just missing out. It's not like he has a Pollard-like back catalogue to sift through. The covers EPs are great, Bring On the Snakes and Red Devil Dawn are great, Dignity and Shame...has its moments (some of which are great) and it's all worth a listen or six. The s/t CF is kind of unusual w/r/t the voice thing, but the songs themselves are beautiful. "Broken Man" is devastating. Also Barry Black and BOW score? Great!
Better than fine imo! Anyway, before you poop your pants about the reunion, give the rest a try. You can blame me if you find absolutely NOTHING to like in there.
― Ralpharina (La Lechera), Tuesday, 12 April 2011 19:37 (2 years ago) Permalink
There are some great Crooked Fingers songs but the "Neil Diamond sings Tom Waits" vibe is a bit much
― da croupier, Tuesday, 12 April 2011 19:38 (2 years ago) Permalink
i saw crooked fingers open for neko case and they were p amazing, really won over a crowd that had no idea who bachman was.
some yuppie lady yelled out "YOU'RE AWESOME WHO ARE YOU?" and bachman said "M'am, I'm a grown man" and went into the next song
― a fort minor forest (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Tuesday, 12 April 2011 19:50 (2 years ago) Permalink
also features attractive and enthusiastic female fiddler
Just give it a chance if you wrote it off 10 years ago is all I'm saying. If nothing else, attempt to appreciate his instrumental work, which is amazing imo.
― Ralpharina (La Lechera), Tuesday, 12 April 2011 19:54 (2 years ago) Permalink
"hot shit" is overrated
― your generation appalls me (Dr Morbius), Tuesday, 12 April 2011 19:55 (2 years ago) Permalink
LL, I'm pretty sure VeeVee came out 16 years ago... :-P
― it's time for the fish in the perculator (Steve Shasta), Tuesday, 12 April 2011 19:58 (2 years ago) Permalink
I was referring mostly to the CF years. Anyway, you guys should give those records a chance. They're good. i mean bacdafucup if you don't like this -- so pretty
― Ralpharina (La Lechera), Tuesday, 12 April 2011 20:03 (2 years ago) Permalink
It's so on.
Your Order Is CompleteArchers of LoafSat Jun 25, 2011 08:00 PMMusic Hall of WilliamsburgBrooklyn, NY
― ENBB, Friday, 15 April 2011 16:08 (2 years ago) Permalink
ditto
― mookieproof, Friday, 15 April 2011 16:11 (2 years ago) Permalink
same show? :D
― ENBB, Friday, 15 April 2011 16:11 (2 years ago) Permalink
oh shit should i do this
― call all destroyer, Friday, 15 April 2011 16:12 (2 years ago) Permalink
sean I sent you a message on FB asking if you wanted me to get you a ticket but then I panicked so bought anyway - go buy one - we'll drive down together!!!
― ENBB, Friday, 15 April 2011 16:13 (2 years ago) Permalink
oh you did? i'm in the building that gets no 3g reception today. let me check my sched. and buy one!
― call all destroyer, Friday, 15 April 2011 16:14 (2 years ago) Permalink
:D
― ENBB, Friday, 15 April 2011 16:14 (2 years ago) Permalink
damn, tickets for saturday already gone
― call all destroyer, Friday, 15 April 2011 16:53 (2 years ago) Permalink
ahhh - I might have one for you. I will figure it out and let you know!
― ENBB, Friday, 15 April 2011 16:56 (2 years ago) Permalink
ok thx! i will be watching stubhub, they will definitely end up there
― call all destroyer, Friday, 15 April 2011 16:58 (2 years ago) Permalink
I figured it out. I have an extra ticket - yours if you want it.
― ENBB, Friday, 15 April 2011 16:58 (2 years ago) Permalink
cool, i'm in!
― call all destroyer, Friday, 15 April 2011 17:00 (2 years ago) Permalink
thanks for figuring it out so fast!
hahaha np
YAY!
― ENBB, Friday, 15 April 2011 17:01 (2 years ago) Permalink
i will prob still watch for a ticket for L--she was indifferent to maybe/kinda/sorta interested--she may also come down to visit friends in brooklyn.
― call all destroyer, Friday, 15 April 2011 17:01 (2 years ago) Permalink
sounds good - I'll be the same - just wanted to make sure the ppl who really wanted to go got the tix for sure :)
― ENBB, Friday, 15 April 2011 17:02 (2 years ago) Permalink
cad - if you see a couple reasonably priced tickets then get me one too and we will divide the cost of all 4 between us. i will prob come down to hang either way. i am in the indifferent bracket wrt to this band.
― Roberto Spiralli, Friday, 15 April 2011 17:03 (2 years ago) Permalink
ok i will do that!
― call all destroyer, Friday, 15 April 2011 17:05 (2 years ago) Permalink
Um, see you all there! Though I wouldn't know if I did.
― Wacky Way Lounge (Evan), Friday, 15 April 2011 17:54 (2 years ago) Permalink
I feel like this is definitely going to require a FAP afterwards for all who are interested. We can plan nearer the date but I feel like that would be a good idea.
― ENBB, Friday, 15 April 2011 17:55 (2 years ago) Permalink
Oh wait, I'm going Sunday to the Webster show. :/
― Wacky Way Lounge (Evan), Friday, 15 April 2011 17:55 (2 years ago) Permalink
:(
― ENBB, Friday, 15 April 2011 17:56 (2 years ago) Permalink
tbh only song title I remember is "Web in Front."
wd meet you guys for drinks b4 show, tho. xxp
Afterwards? oh, Sat nite sure I guess
― your generation appalls me (Dr Morbius), Friday, 15 April 2011 17:56 (2 years ago) Permalink
before, aft, 'sall good
― call all destroyer, Friday, 15 April 2011 18:01 (2 years ago) Permalink
yeah!
― ENBB, Friday, 15 April 2011 18:03 (2 years ago) Permalink
got tickets to both chicago shows! very psyched!
― the zing cheese incident (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Friday, 15 April 2011 23:09 (2 years ago) Permalink
haha i thought about getting tix to both ny shows but as it is i think the one show is the most expensive ticket i've bought since seeing prince
― mookieproof, Saturday, 16 April 2011 00:44 (2 years ago) Permalink
got tix for first chicago show btw
― housedress? maxidress! (La Lechera), Monday, 18 April 2011 02:17 (2 years ago) Permalink
holding out for the small (23) reunion now
― mookieproof, Monday, 2 May 2011 01:58 (2 years ago) Permalink
using it as an excuse to go home to dc
― fauxmarc, Monday, 2 May 2011 02:03 (2 years ago) Permalink
Small 23 reunion? Ha, won't draw much of a crowd.
― Wacky Way Lounge (Evan), Monday, 2 May 2011 03:55 (2 years ago) Permalink
c'mon true zero hook rocks
chopsocky?
― mookieproof, Monday, 2 May 2011 04:03 (2 years ago) Permalink
Strapping Fieldhands are great too but I went to their show at Cake Shop and the crowd was practically me and the opening acts.
― Wacky Way Lounge (Evan), Monday, 2 May 2011 04:05 (2 years ago) Permalink