Archers of Loaf reunion?!

but this doesn't seem necessary

For you or for them? Because they'd probably like to have the money.

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.

what's necessary about rock? it's just gonna be fun to see a band i like again!

I guess a messy Sebadoh show about 4 years ago ruined this sorta shit for me

they're coming over to the uk to play ATP in december

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.

I guess a messy Sebadoh show about 4 years ago ruined this sorta shit for me

― 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

Agreed that it's a crap comparison but I gotta say that Sebadoh were great when I saw them at about that time.

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.

I saw crooked fingers maybe five years ago (matt came out and they played 3 AoL songs btw) and it seemed fine iirc.

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.

There are some great Crooked Fingers songs but the "Neil Diamond sings Tom Waits" vibe is a bit much

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU8JYZ522Uo
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.

"hot shit" is overrated

LL, I'm pretty sure VeeVee came out 16 years ago... :-P

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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoaBf0NPTeE

It's so on.

Your Order Is Complete
Archers of Loaf
Sat Jun 25, 2011 08:00 PM
Music Hall of Williamsburg
Brooklyn, NY

ditto

same show? :D

oh shit should i do this

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!!!

oh you did? i'm in the building that gets no 3g reception today. let me check my sched. and buy one!

:D

damn, tickets for saturday already gone

ahhh - I might have one for you. I will figure it out and let you know!

ok thx! i will be watching stubhub, they will definitely end up there

I figured it out. I have an extra ticket - yours if you want it.

cool, i'm in!

thanks for figuring it out so fast!

hahaha np

YAY!

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.

sounds good - I'll be the same - just wanted to make sure the ppl who really wanted to go got the tix for sure :)

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.

ok i will do that!

Um, see you all there! Though I wouldn't know if I did.

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.

Oh wait, I'm going Sunday to the Webster show. :/

:(

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

before, aft, 'sall good

yeah!

got tickets to both chicago shows! very psyched!

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

got tix for first chicago show btw

holding out for the small (23) reunion now

using it as an excuse to go home to dc

Small 23 reunion? Ha, won't draw much of a crowd.

c'mon true zero hook rocks

chopsocky?

Strapping Fieldhands are great too but I went to their show at Cake Shop and the crowd was practically me and the opening acts.