Saw them last night, and despite technical issues at the beginning, they were fantastic. The production was pretty impressive too, with a complex light show and a smoke machine that actually added to the concert experience without being corny
― meekseeks mill (voodoo chili), Wednesday, 10 May 2017 13:23 (seven years ago) link
A board veteran disapproves. (Said veteran is wrong.)
I have done extensive research into the rock music of the 1990s and genuinely cannot comprehend why anyone cares much about Slowdive— Matthew Perpetua (@perpetua) May 10, 2017
― Ned Raggett, Wednesday, 10 May 2017 13:33 (seven years ago) link
but he's done the research
― ToddBonzalez (BradNelson), Wednesday, 10 May 2017 14:02 (seven years ago) link
he calibrates his hot takes with his devotion to Radiohead
― erry red flag (f. hazel), Wednesday, 10 May 2017 14:58 (seven years ago) link
Good comeback album, but not as GREAT as Portishead's comeback.
I agree with this sentiment. I think it was because Portishead evolved their style so much that it felt like a true followup and not a nostalgic look back to what once was. Really exciting record and they had a great live show to go with it, too. While this Slowdive album is certainly a progression, there's also a ton of nostalgia.
I guess Portishead are one and done with their comeback at this point. It's been what... nearly a decade since Third? Hope Slowdive has a few more in them.
― octobeard, Wednesday, 10 May 2017 15:07 (seven years ago) link
Right. The problem is everyone else.
What's the phrase about how the truly insane people are that way because they have no grasp on how abnormal their own behavior is?
― Austin, Wednesday, 10 May 2017 15:08 (seven years ago) link
xpost, obviously.
― Austin, Wednesday, 10 May 2017 15:09 (seven years ago) link
Be on the lookout for "30th June", a 7.5 minute JP bonus track.
― Gerald McBoing-Boing, Wednesday, 10 May 2017 17:30 (seven years ago) link
I guess Portishead are one and done with their comeback at this point. It's been what... nearly a decade since Third?
As part of a separate story I was interviewing Adrian Utley last week -- at the end of it I happily confessed to being a fan and said I was looking forward to whatever was next, but I didn't press him on it. Whatever happens does.
― Ned Raggett, Wednesday, 10 May 2017 18:50 (seven years ago) link
It's already nine years since Third? It feels like yesterday. When almost ten years seem like a year or so you are old, aren't you? From Dummy to Third felt like an eternity. And it was only 14 years?
― Alex in Spree-Athen (alex in mainhattan), Wednesday, 10 May 2017 20:56 (seven years ago) link
http://www.theonion.com/article/history-of-rock-written-by-the-losers-736
― yesca, Thursday, 11 May 2017 01:14 (seven years ago) link
"Everyone Knows" is bliss distilled into aural form
― Carlotta's Portrait (Ross), Thursday, 11 May 2017 01:28 (seven years ago) link
"Third" was also great because it included one of their best tracks "The Rip"
― Carlotta's Portrait (Ross), Thursday, 11 May 2017 01:29 (seven years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZiBd1iGC3o
the japanese bonus track has shown up. it's great and i wish it would have been on the album proper
― ufo, Thursday, 11 May 2017 13:46 (seven years ago) link
It would have been funny if he's sung "thinkin' 'bout Slowdive" at the end of Falling Ashes over and over instead
― erry red flag (f. hazel), Saturday, 13 May 2017 03:54 (seven years ago) link
he'd
Finally getting around to hearing this and very much enjoying it. Very good record.
― The Anti-Climax Blues Band (Turrican), Saturday, 13 May 2017 20:51 (seven years ago) link
The thing I keep hearing on the radio reminds me of China crisis.
― koogs, Saturday, 13 May 2017 21:40 (seven years ago) link
Does anyone else think Neil sounds like Feargal Sharkey on Slomo?
― Warren's Treat (Nasty, Brutish & Short), Monday, 15 May 2017 19:49 (seven years ago) link
"star roving" kinda reminds me of this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQar3ayLaP4
(a compliment)
― ToddBonzalez (BradNelson), Monday, 15 May 2017 21:26 (seven years ago) link
^ The best thing Coldplay ever did.
― The Anti-Climax Blues Band (Turrican), Monday, 15 May 2017 23:20 (seven years ago) link
agreed!
― ToddBonzalez (BradNelson), Monday, 15 May 2017 23:50 (seven years ago) link
I've actually lost count of the amount of times I've listened to 'Star Roving' since Saturday.
― The Anti-Climax Blues Band (Turrican), Tuesday, 16 May 2017 02:33 (seven years ago) link
having already played Star Roving and Sugar for the Pill a zillion times before the album came out, I'm now focusing on Slomo and Go Get It.
― erry red flag (f. hazel), Tuesday, 16 May 2017 04:31 (seven years ago) link
Suger for the Pill reminds me of John Maus.
― Frederik B, Tuesday, 16 May 2017 07:57 (seven years ago) link
When the drums come in during the intro on "Slomo" I'm reminded of "The Streets of Philadelphia".
― willem, Tuesday, 16 May 2017 09:24 (seven years ago) link
The hidden track "Chinese Sleep Chant" was described as "a self-conscious parody of shoegaze" with My Bloody Valentine influences. Critics also noted the "wall of sound, heavily processed guitar-swirl and falsetto vocals through reverb."[4][5]
― heaven parker (anagram), Tuesday, 16 May 2017 09:39 (seven years ago) link
There's more shoegaze DNA in Coldplay than a lot of people would be comfortable admitting - I don't really remember anyone doing that chung-chung-chung straight strummed eight-notes in rock music before shoegaze. And while the differences don't need to be outlined, it does feel like early Coldplay took that blueprint - the lack of rhythmic interest, the aching-but-vague melancholy, and stripped out all the difficult or diffuse bits, simplified the textures and made it anthemic.
― Matt DC, Tuesday, 16 May 2017 12:08 (seven years ago) link
OTM
― licorice oratorio (baaderonixx), Tuesday, 16 May 2017 12:43 (seven years ago) link
I've mentioned it awhile back but Star Roving sounds a lot like a sped up version of this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R5icZgqZ4s
― Evan, Tuesday, 16 May 2017 15:29 (seven years ago) link
I barely remember that song, sounds way better than I thought, I wasn't into that album much. Neil Halstead said he liked Serena Maneesh when that album came out.
― Robert Adam Gilmour, Tuesday, 16 May 2017 18:26 (seven years ago) link
Album of the Year, so far. i can't stop playing this thing. it's funny as i have seen Slowdive/Mojave 3 around 15 times and know they are one of my very favorite bands. did not think they would have an album this good after all this time, what 22 years? the new Jesus and Mary Chain is not even close to this album.
― Bee OK, Tuesday, 13 June 2017 03:05 (seven years ago) link
Slowdive tickets go on pre-sale tomorrow for Los Angeles at the Wiltern. officially go on-sale on Friday.
getting tickets tomorrow, it will be like my 16 time seeing either Slowdiver or Mojave 3. i can't tell you how excited i am about this show!
― Bee OK, Thursday, 27 July 2017 00:39 (six years ago) link
los angeles and joshua tree shows added to us tour!Very happy to announce two new dates for our North American Fall tour! We will be playing LA @ The Wiltern and Joshua Tree @ Pappy & Harriet’s in October!Tickets for LA and Joshua Tree go on sale Friday 28th July at 10amAll other remaining tickets are available now. Ticket links in the sidebar ->Mon. Oct. 23 – Vancouver, BC @ The CommodoreWed. Oct. 25 – Seattle, WA @ The Neptune *SOLD OUT*Thu. Oct. 26 – Portland, OR @ Crystal BallroomSat. Oct. 28 – Oakland, CA @ Fox TheaterSun. Oct. 29 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern *NEW DATE*Mon. Oct. 30 – Joshua Tree, CA @ Pappy & Harriet’s * NEW DATE*Wed. Nov. 1 – Denver, CO @ The OgdenFri. Nov. 3 – Kansas City, MO @ The TrumanSat. Nov. 4 – Madison, WI @ Barrymore TheatreSun. Nov. 5 – Chicago, IL @ Vic TheatreTue. Nov. 7 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music HallWed. Nov. 8 – Detroit, MI @ Majestic TheatreThu. Nov. 9 – Buffalo, NY @ Town BallroomFri. Nov. 10 – Toronto, ON @ CANADA @ Massey HallSat. Nov. 11 – New Haven, CT @ College St Music HallSun. Nov. 12 – New York City, NY @ Terminal 5Tue. Nov. 14 – Boston,MA @ ParadiseWed. Nov. 15 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union TransferThu. Nov. 16 – Baltimore, MD @ Ram’s HeadFri. Nov. 17 – Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
Very happy to announce two new dates for our North American Fall tour! We will be playing LA @ The Wiltern and Joshua Tree @ Pappy & Harriet’s in October!
Tickets for LA and Joshua Tree go on sale Friday 28th July at 10am
All other remaining tickets are available now. Ticket links in the sidebar ->
Mon. Oct. 23 – Vancouver, BC @ The CommodoreWed. Oct. 25 – Seattle, WA @ The Neptune *SOLD OUT*Thu. Oct. 26 – Portland, OR @ Crystal BallroomSat. Oct. 28 – Oakland, CA @ Fox TheaterSun. Oct. 29 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern *NEW DATE*Mon. Oct. 30 – Joshua Tree, CA @ Pappy & Harriet’s * NEW DATE*Wed. Nov. 1 – Denver, CO @ The OgdenFri. Nov. 3 – Kansas City, MO @ The TrumanSat. Nov. 4 – Madison, WI @ Barrymore TheatreSun. Nov. 5 – Chicago, IL @ Vic TheatreTue. Nov. 7 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music HallWed. Nov. 8 – Detroit, MI @ Majestic TheatreThu. Nov. 9 – Buffalo, NY @ Town BallroomFri. Nov. 10 – Toronto, ON @ CANADA @ Massey HallSat. Nov. 11 – New Haven, CT @ College St Music HallSun. Nov. 12 – New York City, NY @ Terminal 5Tue. Nov. 14 – Boston,MA @ ParadiseWed. Nov. 15 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union TransferThu. Nov. 16 – Baltimore, MD @ Ram’s HeadFri. Nov. 17 – Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
― Bee OK, Thursday, 27 July 2017 00:42 (six years ago) link
Thank you for the reminder, got my Oakland ticket. Will be the first time seeing them since the reunion was announced -- had been waiting on them to do new material first.
― Ned Raggett, Thursday, 27 July 2017 01:09 (six years ago) link
agh gotta get my oakland ticket as well!!
― joshywinty (josh), Thursday, 27 July 2017 01:43 (six years ago) link
Getting Wiltern tickets too. Probably Pappy & Harriets too since the show is on my birthday but holy hell there were a lot of boring adult hipsters out there last time.
― Elvis Telecom, Thursday, 27 July 2017 03:22 (six years ago) link
I'm still bemused a bit that a band I last saw at a small show at Cal State Fullerton's pub will be at a rather larger venue.
― Ned Raggett, Thursday, 27 July 2017 03:28 (six years ago) link
got oakland tix as well... thanks for the reminder
― that's not my post, Thursday, 27 July 2017 04:58 (six years ago) link
They were great at Roskilde earlier this month. Enjoy!
― Frederik B, Thursday, 27 July 2017 08:05 (six years ago) link
Ha! I was at that show too.
― Elvis Telecom, Thursday, 27 July 2017 17:34 (six years ago) link
I figured! The three times I saw them back then would have been opening for Ride mid-92 (this was after they had first cancelled opening for Blur in 91, then the falling through of the joint tour with Cranes earlier in 92), then opening for Catherine Wheel mid-93 and finally said Fullerton show. Great each time, it must be said.
― Ned Raggett, Thursday, 27 July 2017 17:38 (six years ago) link
First time for me since LA show at the Roxy in 93!
― licorice oratorio (baaderonixx), Friday, 28 July 2017 14:28 (six years ago) link
i just bought six tix to the Wiltern, happy!
― Bee OK, Saturday, 29 July 2017 00:48 (six years ago) link
baaderonixx i was also at that show. they are so, so good live. it was the drummer that made Slowdive special live. i hope it is the same guy this time around?
― Bee OK, Saturday, 29 July 2017 00:52 (six years ago) link
I'm still bemused a bit that a band I last saw at a small show at Cal State Fullerton's pub will be at a rather larger venue.Ha! I was at that show too.
lol i think i was too
anyways i'm obsessed with Don't Know Why atm
― (•̪●) (carne asada), Tuesday, 29 August 2017 16:36 (six years ago) link
I think the drummer is really creative with the way his part supplements the shift in feeling without changing too much about his approach. Namely his snare is really nervous and antsy as the song builds towards a release, and when that happens it retains a similar shuffle but feels more triumphant in the same way the rest of the instrumentation loosens up as well at that moment. Like the feeling of rushing towards the end of the tunnel and then suddenly hitting the sunlight.
― Evan, Tuesday, 29 August 2017 17:08 (six years ago) link
Hollywood, California October 29, 2017:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/4CWB3oOZLRVptFpkFjTMd_ExqRVxsHLXG9GVamY0HQPvDr67epOAptkTVHF3t6NPbSBDjju6QbKSTMN9xCJMkxXyQHVCtVSWgPj4oKYFiV0lTcCOgzb_Hr65yPasnzbK3hNE31uYj1UN8uqJ1sREqQlRbfuWlHJ-yxEFcZkdz_I7i-xCfbSSUJ4-FkDTzTCXN-MAWBh67kRQPx9Ou2vZvlk5MS5KzomjXGZWVFZfRgegRLIR3tiAcwj58CdHyBmMwZKpnuTSw06XGpIy3lCt9xBDT5rcf3fk7AjgU7Un-1EA9BZKQYEqVEBDJhG1MmSaLWcatnlg4TIAiW_wQpP53CaGQQlERwaV42u3obpGmKWRZLMPg-DdJH9SYJSzzXj2lBUgz8zt8QVQYRxL9mfErrC3YeLt0fKhc1skFRwp2tkyw8uf0OApdwSMd5dgRvuKQ-TIVB5hxCR2RePDxPjf0HNitDVDpQk9qcUy-v4uQnXKS0vp3mu7isA_0HsvoKu0cdtmm2fCbi9SiDhCWICTFAKpZoecMpPbOkl45czZqnlBXTSnxl9lchO4xYccZJlzgAHmy-JxluwXY1FOAQyni96uDt93zT7KL3OPCwe1HQ=w507-h901-no
― Bee OK, Thursday, 14 September 2017 02:33 (six years ago) link
try again:https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/OnvQEKpEktkWARgbhhm4WMzwybo9WEfQyPR2ohVlLbJQBm94C6Qdh40xSbmalFXxlCmfm7yfu9NzltcSayhvz9S4uVtFXJ-W-AN4mfGSzLx4TNP9dPJZrrNPi6fwp4UJZI5PFDnWn2a-BvAqptxRMVdNEmvpyPnpwmDMuK3xUSv3FkPAxwn2sch_rATSF7bWeHV861wgnAjlJ3eCdmRuPobzcQ4wJcIlk9AvfWqVstH4H-FufMG__gRg8l1c8vrBBSVDqOQShsIu4TOUwo_-U1nR5tKuRsXsfJeetmV6R6JJnoKHhCns1NQCTW8ysEsC6VMef7yfmEQJWYbDEOHS1z4hokjUrXB_wwr6JIq5yi0tmx2U8EN23tL_s90Cwt2H8PenGWhcPYcirHJheo5-Eh6CuFJhc_Gi5B8qKiNqbz9OBAKQsh8cSvp8-KkOvFz7NQsmS5dH_XIpEr2LSzGdS7sBwe_RmrhOpY2WDR1wlsgepkrmquWQiMYuAWi1a-78_6aMJoZkNygCh44Wla5SXgmblK8eaC0S6rchtqDoNM0xsFg2dhClnWVZUy9AZr_LMvZL07_LX8RLfSkNmHypm_mz-916yhMbHPE4zZ5oysVD0MyKR_tazC5ZPDovI3U4rVEDwnk9mnbGqY08koG3OyJH1eB4LOKaeHw=w535-h950-no
― Bee OK, Thursday, 14 September 2017 03:44 (six years ago) link
Finally heard this album, it's quite lovely. "Slomo" is one of their best ever tracks I think, it has such a restless, haunting air to it. I could listen to it for a long long time
― Vinnie, Thursday, 14 September 2017 05:31 (six years ago) link