The Blue Nile: C or D?

I still think Ally C should do a cover of this song.

do i love youuuuu
yes i love youuuuuuu

...but it's easy come, easy go...

i love the blue nile

and i dont care who knows it

Is it a badge of dishonor or something? I love the first two albums but after that, meh...

everyone makes fun of me when i love the blue nile

I don't really listen to anything after the first two albums either, but I don't really care. Next time I have to take a long walk at night in the drizzling rain...

The second I heard it, it instantly reminded me of something you'd hear on those soft rock stations that they play in dentist's offices ("Downtown Lights").
― Shushtari (res), Monday, September 15, 2008 7:02 AM (1 year ago) Bookmark

In defense of Shushtari, I first heard "Downtown Lights" while working at a grocery store. I actually had to stop working and just walk around the store listening to it. I was floored. Muzak has some benefits.

I love the Blue Nile but I have trouble convincing certain of my friends that they don't sound like Sting. >:|

they do! kind of. and thats ok! because sting isnt as bad as all the humorless old dicks want him to be!!

'high' has good tracks on it - love "broken loves" and the title track

i cant believe i never posted about the time i was having a bad shrooms trip--well not a bad trip yet btu kind of borderline--and i went back to my house alone and turned off all the lights and listened to walk across the rooftops and had, you know, a ~~moment~~ in the cosmic sense, and totally turned myself around

probably the most comforting album i can think of for some reason

ha, when i revived this thread i was listening to it at 8pm, still in bed nursing a horrific hangover from drinking the days before it, totally comforting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arOG2_QG4ls

Wow!

Let's Go Out Tonight is unbelievable

thanks for that film. two things i like about them. they do their thing and they're scottish. i am still not crazy about the music but i don't hate it like i used to.

Exactly, they do their thing--and they seem likeable in that film.

i've got builders in replacing my bedroom window.
they've got a radio on in there, Heart FM or Radio 2 or something.
anyway its quiet enough that i can easily ignore whatever is playing.
then some small part of my brain started alerting me ... the chords changes .. so familiar yet wrong ... wtf IS that???
ugh....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaT1qKm-Jj8

That's not as bad as I had feared!

royalties for the boys, and more people driven to the sublime original--net gain

This gives me chills only because the original plays in my head while listening to it. But, agreed, this is actually a nice cover.

Simply the most amazing music ever made.
― Cozen (Cozen), Monday, March 24, 2003 7:16 PM (8 years ago)

http://www.directcurrentmusic.com/storage/album-covers/Paul%20Buchanan%20Mid%20Air%20Cover.jpg

So how's this Paul Buchanan album?

It's wonderful - the best thing he's done since Hats. My tl:dr thoughts here: http://paulbuchanan.com/reviews/

Incidentally came across this the other week - pre-Blue Nile sounding v Steely Dan:
http://vimeo.com/24108742

Was listening to a couple of tracks on youtube right before you posted that first link and damn, you have nailed the mood of it exactly.

Tom Waits is a very apt mention btw, obviously the quality of the voices is v different, but he was the first name that came to mind listening to it just now. That whole hushed feel, music to contemplate the sad dust on your shelves to.

What was up with Blue Nile announcing tour dates a few years back and then abruptly canceling?

Looking forward to hearing this. Can't believe its already been so long since High. I should listen to that album again, I loved it at the time but haven't played it in years. Peace at Last is such a frustrating album Happiness is a good opener but I don't really remember anything until the last three tracks which are all so good.

"My True Country" just popped up on WFMU. My ears pricked up in the first 2 seconds. Just beautiful.

Apparently his album is number 3 in the midweek chart, quite surprising.

It's wonderful - the best thing he's done since Hats

! This is the first I've heard of a new record!

Apparently his album is number 3 in the midweek chart, quite surprising.
― Kitchen Person, Tuesday, May 22, 2012 12:50 PM (8 hours ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

oh man, if it caught on, a little late career crossover success for paul buchanan would make me really happy (as long as the quality stays at his absurdly high level)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HGSFQo63r0

Now on spotify:
http://open.spotify.com/album/5DeXW3rwdng0YhusBGxJwC

My favourite Blue Nile moment is "Regret", so an album of Paul Buchanan b/w piano is irresistible.

His album is actually number 8 in today's midweeks. I guess that means everybody in Scotland bought it.

does anyone have any, uh, tips for how to get the Birthday Cards & Silent Music compilation?

i will never understand the appeal of this music. he seems to sing always the same, never starting and never ending, mediocre ballad. somehow the harmlessness and tediousness of it still makes me aggressive, very bizarre.

Euler, sent you a PM.

Spotify cruelly listing this as "not available in your country".

That comp doesn't have the great ones "I Love This Life" and "Saint Catherine's Day"

thanks a million, doug watson!

Doug watson, may I have a PM pls? 0_0

The record cover makes me think of when I was a kid, and me and a friend would go to the top of a 6-story parking garage, tie together a bunch of old clothes, scream at the top of our lungs and throw them over the edge. Looked just like a jumper.

Finally listened to Mid Air, completely agree it's the best thing he's done since Hats. Really stunning album all the way through.

http://thequietus.com/articles/09375-paul-buchanan-blue-nile-interview

:)

album is stunning

I'll add my voice to the chorus of "best thing since Hats". Anyone get the deluxe version?

Would someone compile "High" and "Peace At Last" for me, please. I was disappointed by both but I'd like to give the best bits another go.