i can't even deal w/ myself after saying that. this is not an argument i enjoy having, or find particularly enlightening. it's dull and overdone and makes everyone in party appear stupider than usual. but it's like a dude being able to name more female tennis players than male. there isn't exactly anything uber-feminine about their song-writing either, aside from obv female vocals;a so i still back my argument that in a gender-less world this still remains a boring band.
― The previous message has been brought to you by (kelpolaris), Friday, 28 January 2011 04:34 (thirteen years ago) link
I totally disagree, because I heard three songs before I even knew it was an all-girl band. And, I think you are wrong about there not being anything "uber-feminine", because the whole album has this total "don't fuck me over" vibe. I love this album.
― one pretty obvious guy in the obvious (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Friday, 28 January 2011 04:42 (thirteen years ago) link
Name a male band that sounds remotely like Warpaint, Wilcoboy.
― Ukranian crocodile that swallowed a mobile phone (Scik Mouthy), Friday, 28 January 2011 07:11 (thirteen years ago) link
the Yardbirds
― last night a Drugs A. Money saved my life (Drugs A. Money), Friday, 28 January 2011 14:00 (thirteen years ago) link
as for me I am digging the whole 'Roches for the xx set' vibe personally...
― last night a Drugs A. Money saved my life (Drugs A. Money), Friday, 28 January 2011 14:01 (thirteen years ago) link
(^of Undertow, that is. Cursory listen of Elephants in the OP indicates the whole album might not be like that...)
― last night a Drugs A. Money saved my life (Drugs A. Money), Friday, 28 January 2011 14:04 (thirteen years ago) link
actually, this is going to seem WTF to all of you, but Elephants kind of sounds like something off f White Pony almost. It's very alt-rock!
― last night a Drugs A. Money saved my life (Drugs A. Money), Friday, 28 January 2011 14:09 (thirteen years ago) link
loving this album
― beer, beer, beer (Pillbox), Tuesday, 1 February 2011 06:13 (thirteen years ago) link
Amazing in London last night. A pleasure to watch them interact. They put chemistry before ego - the bassist and drummer are more compelling than the supposed frontwoman. Billie Holiday and Undertow were the highlights.
― DL, Tuesday, 22 February 2011 18:07 (thirteen years ago) link
I've actually heard the album, and agree with a lot of folks who are saying that the songs are too long + amorphous...will be giving it more listens for sure, but I think Anika and Pocahaunted both put out better albums this year...
― if music be the fuiud of love then piss off (Drugs A. Money), Tuesday, 22 February 2011 18:12 (thirteen years ago) link
anyone going to the 3/31 show in nyc?
― calstars, Sunday, 13 March 2011 03:21 (thirteen years ago) link
i'm at home alone on a saturday night and about half the songs on the album are totally flooring me.will see them in montreal
― charlie h, Sunday, 13 March 2011 04:19 (thirteen years ago) link
Did not get tickets for the Chicago show in time goddamnit.
― 'what are you, the Hymen Protection League of America?' (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Sunday, 13 March 2011 04:35 (thirteen years ago) link
seeing the wednesday show in SF (it is sold out). also they are playing amoeba earlier that evening (not making that though).
― akm, Sunday, 13 March 2011 16:19 (thirteen years ago) link
NY show was sold out too but I scored on stubhub for 35 total, not bad.
― calstars, Sunday, 13 March 2011 16:21 (thirteen years ago) link
Show was good though short, was missing Shadows and Lissie's.
― calstars, Friday, 1 April 2011 20:25 (thirteen years ago) link
In W. DC Saturday night
― curmudgeon, Friday, 1 April 2011 20:55 (thirteen years ago) link
I'm still utterly addicted to the track "billie holiday"
― Daniel Giraffe, Friday, 1 April 2011 22:12 (thirteen years ago) link
Fuck it. Where's my shit?
― rustic italian flatbread, Tuesday, 27 September 2011 15:17 (twelve years ago) link
saw some interview with them from a few months back where they said the next record will be more 'cohesive.'
― calstars, Wednesday, 28 September 2011 00:46 (twelve years ago) link
they're playing here in 4 weeks which is a v big deal because whenever any band comes to hawaii it is a v big deal
― (gr8080), Friday, 30 September 2011 18:09 (twelve years ago) link
I think that is the last show on their tour. Go see them if you can!
― calstars, Saturday, 1 October 2011 01:46 (twelve years ago) link
<3 this
― johnny crunch, Saturday, 1 October 2011 01:52 (twelve years ago) link
Picked up Exquisite Corpse today; really, really good. Would happily listen to album after album of this band.
― Sick Mouthy (Scik Mouthy), Saturday, 1 October 2011 18:55 (twelve years ago) link
I heard EC first too. Then I heard the Fool and drank til I passed out.
― calstars, Saturday, 1 October 2011 23:02 (twelve years ago) link
Jesus Christ, I am absolutely crazy about this band.
― fndgo, Sunday, 26 February 2012 02:46 (twelve years ago) link
They are a "girl band" as much as the smiths were a boy band... Couldn't be less relevant!
― fndgo, Sunday, 26 February 2012 02:48 (twelve years ago) link
The Smiths were TOTALLY a boy band. Good grief.
― Sick Mouthy (Scik Mouthy), Sunday, 26 February 2012 03:56 (twelve years ago) link
3 Howards and a Robbie
― FPocalypto! (Noodle Vague), Sunday, 26 February 2012 04:02 (twelve years ago) link
"Jesus Christ, I am absolutely crazy about this band."
no shit they are quite addictive
― akm, Sunday, 26 February 2012 04:23 (twelve years ago) link
I haven't listened to the album in a while, and this thread has reminded me that I must do so soon! Great band. Can't wait to see what their next album is going to be like.
― Turrican, Sunday, 26 February 2012 06:05 (twelve years ago) link
yes yes yes
― calstars, Sunday, 26 February 2012 19:25 (twelve years ago) link
I'm growing to like The Fool, even though it's darker and slower in places. Exquisite Corpse is a wall-to-wall banger though.
― beachville, Sunday, 26 February 2012 19:32 (twelve years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPkD0OfCGXE
― calstars, Sunday, 26 February 2012 19:32 (twelve years ago) link
digging through warpaint related tumblrs today. I came across this tidbit, which made me think of that shitty Dusted review that said that Warpaint weren't good because they weren't the Slits.
Viv Albertine (The Slits) & Jenny Lee “Just recorded a track with Jenny Lee Lindberg from Warpaint. I had a wistful guitar part which I played to her with a drummer called Marcus who I only met that day, so none of us had met before the studio date. She just sat down and started playing along. A lovely understated, counterpoint to the guitar. She really anchored the piece. She only had a few hours off between shows, I was honoured that she spent them recording with me. Now I am going to write some new lyrics to go with the music as the original words don’t suit it anymore. It sounds beautiful – I’ll keep you posted”. Love, Viv
“Just recorded a track with Jenny Lee Lindberg from Warpaint. I had a wistful guitar part which I played to her with a drummer called Marcus who I only met that day, so none of us had met before the studio date. She just sat down and started playing along. A lovely understated, counterpoint to the guitar. She really anchored the piece. She only had a few hours off between shows, I was honoured that she spent them recording with me. Now I am going to write some new lyrics to go with the music as the original words don’t suit it anymore. It sounds beautiful – I’ll keep you posted”.
Love, Viv
http://camyya.tumblr.com/post/6902868855
― said the brohaim to the cochise (how's life), Sunday, 6 January 2013 20:35 (eleven years ago) link
Warpaint weren't good because they weren't the Slits.
tbh this is the problem with many non-all-female bands
― gullible lochinski (Drugs A. Money), Monday, 7 January 2013 02:47 (eleven years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1j3wcqeYdY&feature=share
― how's life, Monday, 14 January 2013 00:55 (eleven years ago) link
Favorited!
― johnny crunch, Monday, 14 January 2013 00:57 (eleven years ago) link
http://camyya.tumblr.com/image/42022222209
http://instagram.com/p/VFhT0KRg86/
In the studio at present, apparently.
― that futterwacken you like is back in style (how's life), Friday, 1 February 2013 15:30 (eleven years ago) link
http://25.media.tumblr.com/a25f60ae26edb4c1e20cd5460a51976b/tumblr_mhjpqc1qPC1qhwso8o1_1280.jpg
― that futterwacken you like is back in style (how's life), Friday, 1 February 2013 15:31 (eleven years ago) link
http://25.media.tumblr.com/960874b022347709557df593c4291140/tumblr_mhfc96TvLl1r6g8zao1_500.jpg
― that futterwacken you like is back in style (how's life), Friday, 1 February 2013 15:32 (eleven years ago) link
In the studio at present, apparently
Finally. Really was hoping for a new album from them this year.
― HAPPY BDAY TOOTS (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Friday, 1 February 2013 15:32 (eleven years ago) link
source?
― calstars, Saturday, 2 February 2013 01:11 (eleven years ago) link
Can't wait!
― fndgo, Saturday, 2 February 2013 10:19 (eleven years ago) link
xp: I found them making the rounds on a few fan tumblrs, like warpaintwarpaint and camya. The color pic apparently traces back to Emily's instagram.
― how's life, Saturday, 2 February 2013 11:38 (eleven years ago) link
here's the drum machine line, from Stella's instagram
http://instagram.com/p/VDR0TBsLbw/
― how's life, Saturday, 2 February 2013 11:39 (eleven years ago) link
http://instagram.com/p/Ue0eXfMLU4/
― how's life, Saturday, 2 February 2013 11:40 (eleven years ago) link
do we have a thread for pix of bands in the studio cuz that wd be rad
― Drugs A. Money, Saturday, 2 February 2013 19:14 (eleven years ago) link
http://24.media.tumblr.com/6d90cbe4e4e79365f614c4be9dfaded1/tumblr_mnbtshfWIp1qa95emo1_500.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/783da96174add30e9f31aef2e065388b/tumblr_mnbud6OafU1qcmby6o2_500.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/4c3a7e5fa1f7763f06b8b9bc34217a5b/tumblr_mnbud6OafU1qcmby6o1_500.jpg
Apparently final days in the studio?
― how's life, Saturday, 25 May 2013 10:26 (ten years ago) link