I have to say, I don't get "Kelly"
or rather, it's such a conventional song compared to what's happening elsewhere on the album that it comes across as boring
― I spend a lot of time thinking about apricots (DJP), Tuesday, 14 February 2012 17:48 (twelve years ago) link
It's my favourite, other than maybe Church & Law. Think of it as the 'single'. I think it works really well in the context of the album. For seven or eight songs you have these arty, sparse synth landscapes and then Kelly bounces in and provides a bit of light relief (not to mention a good backbeat for dancing). Also love the general production - that little 'whoo-oooh' after he sings 'first time Kelly kissed a boy'. And the general cadence in that line when he says something like 'the birds got bored and then left'. It's not really that intuitive for a pop song I reckon. It's not supposed to be a difficult album at all IMO.
― The Invisible Superstars (dog latin), Tuesday, 14 February 2012 17:53 (twelve years ago) link
I didn't say it was a difficult album, I said that the conventional "single" is really boring compared to the rest of it.
― I spend a lot of time thinking about apricots (DJP), Tuesday, 14 February 2012 18:01 (twelve years ago) link
Not what I expected, shall we say:
http://drownedinsound.com/news/4144698-listen--when-saints-go-machine-cover-the-verves-bittersweet-symphony-dis-premiere
― Ned Raggett, Tuesday, 27 March 2012 14:27 (twelve years ago) link
Meantime, some other cover, but I don't recognize the original:
http://soundcloud.com/when-saints-go-machine/when-saints-go-machine-ft-coco
― Ned Raggett, Friday, 13 April 2012 17:47 (twelve years ago) link
video for track off upcoming album
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbaoMyrG1e8
― fauxmarc, Tuesday, 22 May 2012 15:29 (twelve years ago) link
just playing the song and not watching the video since I'm at work, but yeah I love the song
― that is a weird thing to bring up over lean cuisine (DJP), Tuesday, 22 May 2012 15:38 (twelve years ago) link
Do they have a new album out soon? Just got Konkylie last month and it's probably my favourite album from last year.
― Kitchen Person, Tuesday, 22 May 2012 16:30 (twelve years ago) link
I didn't realise properly that two of this band's members are also Kenton Slash Demon, a house duo whose yesteryear singles were outstanding.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0MwL20Wahk
― boxedjoy, Sunday, 27 May 2012 14:58 (twelve years ago) link
oh wow surprised i didn't know that - the dOP remix of fail forever makes a bit more sense now though
― fauxmarc, Tuesday, 29 May 2012 22:51 (twelve years ago) link
Love Konkylie so much right now. Kelly is my current favorite track but it keeps changing.
Wish I could go back and vote for them in the 2011 albums list, it was thanks to that list I actually heard them.
― Kitchen Person, Thursday, 14 June 2012 03:33 (eleven years ago) link
I just want to bump this because everyone should listen to Konkylie right now, it's perfect for summer
― I see you, Pineapple Teef (DJP), Friday, 6 July 2012 15:30 (eleven years ago) link
btw Konkylie is also perfect for winter
― Solange Knowles is my hero (DJP), Sunday, 6 January 2013 05:18 (eleven years ago) link
Have been playing this a ton recently. Happy to say it's my favourite album of the decade so far.
So excited for the new album out this spring.
― Kitchen Person, Sunday, 6 January 2013 06:01 (eleven years ago) link
I've been listening to Konkylie again too. It's pretty much a perfect album - you can play it in lots of different situations to lots of different people but it's never dull or middle of the road.
― besides Sunny Real Estate (dog latin), Sunday, 6 January 2013 11:04 (eleven years ago) link
Bad dreams ricochet, ricochet, walking talking in my sleep, dancing dancing on my tongue
― besides Sunny Real Estate (dog latin), Sunday, 6 January 2013 11:05 (eleven years ago) link
I've settled on Add Ends being my favourite track now. This live version is just stunning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CrChTNLl90
Have been obsessing over Mannequin from the new album a lot too.
― Kitchen Person, Sunday, 6 January 2013 12:32 (eleven years ago) link
I didn't know there was a new album. When's that out?
― besides Sunny Real Estate (dog latin), Tuesday, 8 January 2013 08:25 (eleven years ago) link
I recently read they've completed the album and it has a name, so hoepfully not long to wait now. When Mannequin came out last May they said the new one would be out later in the year but it must have been held up slightly. It's not been that long really since Konykylie I'm just ready to hear what they do next.
― Kitchen Person, Tuesday, 8 January 2013 09:45 (eleven years ago) link
Haven't heard Mannequin either (worst fan ever). TBH I'd be happy if they never released anything after Konkylie - it's the kind of record I fear them ruining for me with a follow up.
― besides Sunny Real Estate (dog latin), Tuesday, 8 January 2013 10:01 (eleven years ago) link
I know what you mean but I think you'll be happy with Mannequin, the strings in the last minute and a half are just stunning. I've been enjoying the first album a decent amount too (yeah I'm just showing off now) It's no way in the same league as Konkylie but has some great moments.
― Kitchen Person, Tuesday, 8 January 2013 11:08 (eleven years ago) link
eh, i still haven't been able to get into konkylie. i'm fine with the first album.
― fauxmarc, Wednesday, 9 January 2013 14:18 (eleven years ago) link
New album out May 20th, so excited for this.
http://whensaintsgomachine.com/worldwide/
― Kitchen Person, Tuesday, 19 March 2013 22:14 (eleven years ago) link
<i>Love And Respect feat. Killer Mike</i>
o_O
― Johnny Fever, Tuesday, 19 March 2013 22:16 (eleven years ago) link
That could work.
― Ned Raggett, Tuesday, 19 March 2013 22:26 (eleven years ago) link
Maybe the Killer Mike feature might actually get them some attention this time. Konkylie didn't even get a Pitchfork review.
― Kitchen Person, Tuesday, 19 March 2013 23:23 (eleven years ago) link
wow, neither it did. i've seen then a couple of times in london to not small and pretty enthusiastic crowds so i guess i was thinking they were fairly popular, but on reflection i'm not sure i'd have come across them if not for ilm's 2012 polls.
― Merdeyeux, Wednesday, 20 March 2013 00:28 (eleven years ago) link
I will, how you say, look into it.
― Ned Raggett, Wednesday, 20 March 2013 00:34 (eleven years ago) link
Yeah I feel so lucky they appeared in the 2011 list and the people repping for that album are ones I really trust. I didn't read about the album anywhere else. It's now one of my favourite albums of all time and one of the reasons this site is just so important.
Hopefully the new album will make them a lot more well known.
― Kitchen Person, Wednesday, 20 March 2013 00:37 (eleven years ago) link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KCML7xquDX4
Feels more like Killer Mike produced by WSGM/Kenton Slash Demon but it works.
― boxedjoy, Wednesday, 27 March 2013 16:10 (eleven years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCML7xquDX4
― Johnny Fever, Wednesday, 27 March 2013 19:09 (eleven years ago) link
Into it.
― Johnny Fever, Wednesday, 27 March 2013 19:12 (eleven years ago) link
Indeed.
― Ned Raggett, Thursday, 28 March 2013 18:01 (eleven years ago) link
I like it but I don't love it. Much prefer Mannequin but hopefully this will grow like that did.
― Kitchen Person, Friday, 29 March 2013 05:13 (eleven years ago) link
Okay I love this now. Great write up from some bloke on Pitchfork.
http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/15215-love-and-respect-ft-killer-mike/
― Kitchen Person, Tuesday, 2 April 2013 00:55 (eleven years ago) link
I am so fucking psyched for this album
― the pheromones of hot clothing (DJP), Tuesday, 2 April 2013 01:01 (eleven years ago) link
Yeah me too. It's kind of amazing it's coming out the same day as the Daft Punk album as they're the two albums I'm most excited about this year.
― Kitchen Person, Tuesday, 2 April 2013 01:03 (eleven years ago) link
Dunno about that Pitchfork dude, what a weirdo.
― Ned Raggett, Tuesday, 2 April 2013 02:09 (eleven years ago) link
v nice track, feels like it cuts itself short a bit so i wouldn't mind a longer cut on the album (3 minute version for all that radio play obvs) but maybe i'll grow to like that slightly fragmentary feel. agreed that it feels more like killer mike produced by wsgm, but it's a good route for them, like how i would've been stoked for a gang gang dance hip hop production career after 'princes'.
― a similar stunt failed to work with a cow (Merdeyeux), Tuesday, 9 April 2013 18:50 (eleven years ago) link
I'm thinking maybe I should give these guys another chance.
― The Jupiter 8 (Turrican), Wednesday, 10 April 2013 11:43 (eleven years ago) link
New single out
https://soundcloud.com/when-saints-go-machine/iodine
And keep an eye out for an interview soon...
― Ned Raggett, Monday, 13 May 2013 14:37 (eleven years ago) link
oh hey this rules
― far too much asshole flesh (DJP), Monday, 13 May 2013 18:42 (eleven years ago) link
New single is good, hopefully it will grow like Love & Respect did.
― Kitchen Person, Tuesday, 14 May 2013 01:54 (eleven years ago) link
― Ned Raggett
I was wondering if this album might get a review on Pitchfork? Maybe by the same guy who did that excellent review for the OMD album?
― Kitchen Person, Tuesday, 14 May 2013 01:55 (eleven years ago) link
Never heard of him! (Separate plans instead on my end.)
― Ned Raggett, Tuesday, 14 May 2013 02:20 (eleven years ago) link
Fair enough. I really want them to break through with this album, Konkylie deserved so much more attention that it got.
― Kitchen Person, Tuesday, 14 May 2013 02:22 (eleven years ago) link
Never Daft Punk, what about this new one released today? I ain't heard it but I might buy it on shiny vinyl.
― Pingu Unchained (dog latin), Monday, 20 May 2013 13:10 (eleven years ago) link
Just about to give this a listen on Spotify, am very excited. Think I might get the vinyl too.
― Kitchen Person, Monday, 20 May 2013 21:57 (eleven years ago) link
Cripes, it's not on US Spotify. ;_;
― Ⓓⓡ. (Johnny Fever), Monday, 20 May 2013 21:59 (eleven years ago) link
Tomorrow, probably.
― Ned Raggett, Monday, 20 May 2013 22:05 (eleven years ago) link
although i like the idea of looming over a discography
― Party With A Jagger Ban (dog latin), Thursday, 11 March 2021 15:22 (three years ago) link
Still Running's got a real modern r'n'b vibe
― Party With A Jagger Ban (dog latin), Thursday, 11 March 2021 15:23 (three years ago) link
Weeknd Go Machine more like. What happened with this bunch?
― Stomp Jomperson (dog latin), Monday, 21 August 2023 19:00 (nine months ago) link
New album due in September!
― boxedjoy, Monday, 21 August 2023 23:01 (nine months ago) link
and it's their best album in a while, definitely
― boxedjoy, Friday, 6 October 2023 20:31 (seven months ago) link
they've gone back to writing songs with proper choruses and synth parts that feel like choruses instead of meandering textures, which was nice but not anywhere near as satisying as this is
― boxedjoy, Friday, 6 October 2023 20:33 (seven months ago) link
A good sign!
― Ned Raggett, Friday, 6 October 2023 21:47 (seven months ago) link
I wasn't really sold on their pivot towards pop-r'n'b really - felt like the sort of thing other people do a lot better. I'll check the new stuff though
― ...eh you get the gist of it (dog latin), Saturday, 7 October 2023 01:30 (seven months ago) link