I got the first FIMAV 2011 mailout a couple of days ago -- they're at Victoriaville this year w/Brass Unbound.
― old man yells at poop first thing in the morning (pixel farmer), Thursday, 17 February 2011 20:48 (thirteen years ago) link
ATTENTION THREAD:
I might have an extra ticket for their show tonight at Lincoln Hall, free of charge!
― Ivan, Tuesday, 8 March 2011 20:41 (thirteen years ago) link
What I wrote about the new album:
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/catch-my-shoe-20110125
― xhuxk, Tuesday, 8 March 2011 20:59 (thirteen years ago) link
Man, that's the word count RS gives you these days? What a shame. Feel free to post an expanded version here!
I like this new record, mostly because the new singer sounds a lot like the old singer. My vinyl copy was a less than ideal pressing though.
― sleeve, Tuesday, 8 March 2011 22:03 (thirteen years ago) link
http://www.dustedmagazine.com/reviews/7710
w/ horns
― j., Thursday, 30 May 2013 02:10 (ten years ago) link
kind of weird to refer to a 3/4 rhythm as a "backbeat" and I don't think it sounds particularly Mo Tucker-esque either. And I don't think Ethiopia is considered "North Africa"
― THIS IS NOT A BENGHAZI T-SHIRT (Hurting 2), Thursday, 30 May 2013 02:15 (ten years ago) link
so excited for this record, it sounds fabulous.
― Flat Of NAGLs (sleeve), Thursday, 30 May 2013 02:45 (ten years ago) link
I'm still getting used to Arnold, it doesn't feel the same w/o G.W. Sok and Catch My Shoe didn't work so well for me, but this seems like it will have more in common with the earthmeltingly great Moa Anbessa. My favorite The-Ex-but-not-The-Ex album of the last few years is the KatJon Band record.
― Flat Of NAGLs (sleeve), Thursday, 30 May 2013 02:46 (ten years ago) link
Not sure why that Dusted reviewer seems so surprised that the Ex can make things work with a brass section (including a noisy player)
― curmudgeon, Thursday, 30 May 2013 03:07 (ten years ago) link
happy to learn about this band. i opened this thread thinking people were discussing the 2006 zach braff movie for some reason.
― Treeship, Thursday, 30 May 2013 03:16 (ten years ago) link
― THIS IS NOT A BENGHAZI T-SHIRT (Hurting 2), Wednesday, May 29, 2013 9:15 PM (Yesterday) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
that's a whole lotta wrong for a record review.
still looking forward to the new one.
― flesh, the devil, and a wolf (wolf) (amateurist), Thursday, 30 May 2013 08:12 (ten years ago) link
Enormous Door is so, so good - as good as Moa Anbessa even! Konono #2 is my current jam, just a relentless groove.
― sleeve, Tuesday, 30 July 2013 00:52 (ten years ago) link
When I saw them play that last Dec it was just completely massive and crushing live, the record is great.
― chr1sb3singer, Tuesday, 30 July 2013 01:21 (ten years ago) link
I forgot to give their latest a listen. I guess it's not too late. Is it on Spotify in US?
― curmudgeon, Wednesday, 11 December 2013 20:59 (ten years ago) link
I hope the horn players don't get too free-jazz on it
― curmudgeon, Wednesday, 11 December 2013 21:14 (ten years ago) link
AAAAAAHHHH
― imago, Saturday, 13 December 2014 02:44 (nine years ago) link
HHHHHHAAAA
― Ottbot jr (NickB), Saturday, 13 December 2014 02:50 (nine years ago) link
saw them two nites ago w/ at least 3 other ilxors. so so so so fucking fucking fucking good. i haert the ex so much.
― Ottbot jr (NickB), Saturday, 13 December 2014 02:53 (nine years ago) link
one of the most glorious gigs I can recall, 5 support acts and all
arguably the highlight was the ex's two non-singing guitarists doing a noise jam with this devonian jazz drummer, possibly the greatest improv jam I've ever seen, utterly incandescent, alien, attuned. apparently all recorded too. will buy
― imago, Saturday, 13 December 2014 10:32 (nine years ago) link
good interview w/Andy:
https://thumped.com/music-interviews/an-interview-with-andy-moor-of-the-ex.html
― sleeve, Tuesday, 8 September 2015 22:31 (eight years ago) link
Public service announcement:
The Ex + Ken Vandermark
20/10 MILWAUKEE (USA) - Sugar Maple 21/10 CHICAGO (USA) - Lincoln Hall 22/10 BROOKLYN (USA) - The Wick 23/10 JERSEY CITY (USA) - Monty Hall 24/10 PORTSMOUTH (USA) - 3S Artspace 25/10 BOSTON (USA) - Great Scott 26/10 PHILDAELPHIA (USA) - Boot + Saddle 27/10 WASHINGTON DC (USA) - Black Cat 28/10 BALTIMORE (USA) - Ottobar 29/10 SAN FRANCISCO (USA) - Bottom of the Hill 30/10 LOS ANGELES (USA) - Roxy Theatre
― Ray Chard (NickB), Thursday, 24 September 2015 14:35 (eight years ago) link
hmph, no Pac NW :(
― sleeve, Thursday, 24 September 2015 14:37 (eight years ago) link
and jeez playing in Baltimore one night and SF the next is some brutal touring
― sleeve, Thursday, 24 September 2015 14:38 (eight years ago) link
That's not even logistically possible without a flight, even taking into account one of those ill-advised "load out, drive, load in" type situations. I mean, it's clear across the country, and will take like 40 hours.
The Wire's review of the new concert DVD is pretty enticing...
― Wimmels, Thursday, 24 September 2015 15:07 (eight years ago) link
G.W.Sok with some French dudes:http://gwsok.bandcamp.com/album/songs-for-a-free-body
― moans and feedback (Dinsdale), Wednesday, 21 October 2015 12:59 (eight years ago) link
North American tour going on now
― curmudgeon, Wednesday, 21 October 2015 15:37 (eight years ago) link
thanks for the Bandcamp link, I was also unfamiliar with Sok's other band "The And"
http://gwsok.bandcamp.com/album/the-and
― sleeve, Wednesday, 21 October 2015 15:40 (eight years ago) link
The man seems busy, he also sings on the new album of Belgian band Filiamotsa:
https://filiamotsa.bandcamp.com/album/like-it-is
― moans and feedback (Dinsdale), Thursday, 22 October 2015 12:44 (eight years ago) link
actually they're French as well
― moans and feedback (Dinsdale), Thursday, 22 October 2015 12:47 (eight years ago) link
RIP getatchew mekuria, great sax player
― curmudgeon, Monday, 4 April 2016 18:52 (eight years ago) link
aw man, RIP. I love this:
https://www.discogs.com/Getatchew-Mekuria-Ex-Friends-The-YAnbessaw-Tezeta/master/660804
― the 'major tom guy' (sleeve), Monday, 4 April 2016 18:54 (eight years ago) link
14 March 1935 – 4 April 2016
http://www.theex.nl/news.html
Getatchew passed away today at the age of 81 after a musical career of 68 years. He was a truly unique saxophone player. Born in the countryside of Ethiopia, he heard the saxophone on the radio at the age of 13 and went to Addis Abeba straight away. He wanted to play saxophone! And soon after that he got himself into the Municipality Band. Later he played in the Haile Selassie Orchestras, the National Theatre Orchestra and more.
Since 2004 he played regularly with The Ex. It was his choice after hearing us at one of our festivals. He recognized something in our music which reminded him of the early groups he was in, like the Fetan Band (Speed Band). He loved playing with us and for us it was also an incredible experience. He was always totally himself, full-on intense and dedicated. We played more than 100 concerts and made two beautiful albums together.
The last few years his health was not very good. He couldn't really go on tour anymore. As a kind of farewell concert for his fans, we organised a big event in the National Theatre in Addis Abeba. He got lots of attention and respect that night: 1500 people in the audience, three TV stations and a legendary concert. Getatchew was playing while sitting on a chair, but his playing was stronger than ever.
His whole life was music. With his unique sound and approach he leaves behind an eternal inspiration! We will miss him.
― curmudgeon, Monday, 4 April 2016 19:00 (eight years ago) link
new album! https://theex.bandcamp.com/album/27-passports
― na (NA), Wednesday, 21 March 2018 16:08 (six years ago) link
looking forward to this one!
― sleeve, Wednesday, 21 March 2018 16:47 (six years ago) link
oh fuck!
― Simon H., Wednesday, 21 March 2018 16:57 (six years ago) link
nice
― j., Wednesday, 21 March 2018 17:17 (six years ago) link
I saw The Ex with Getatchew at Millennium Park in Chicago and the show was awesome but the best part was it took place over the noon hour and there was a gaggle of Ethiopian ex-pats in suits, obviously on their lunch break from office jobs downtown who went off when Getatchew took the stage. Swinging their suit jackets over their heads full on wedding party style. It was awesome.
It dawned on me this morning I've the Ex like...ten times? And only once in the city I live in.
― chr1sb3singer, Thursday, 22 March 2018 13:15 (six years ago) link
man do they know how to chug along
― j., Saturday, 14 April 2018 17:44 (six years ago) link
replay value SUPER high
― j., Tuesday, 17 April 2018 02:37 (six years ago) link
also walking value
― j., Tuesday, 17 April 2018 02:38 (six years ago) link
damn I gotta get this
― sleeve, Tuesday, 17 April 2018 02:52 (six years ago) link
https://daily.bandcamp.com/2018/04/16/the-ex-list/
― sleeve, Tuesday, 17 April 2018 15:35 (six years ago) link
(A Guide to (Nearly) Four Decades of Dutch Punks The Ex)
love this record, CD packaging has a nice heft to it as well
― adam, Tuesday, 17 April 2018 15:38 (six years ago) link
god this is so great
full size color art-photo booklet with the LP version = amazing
― sleeve, Sunday, 6 May 2018 23:55 (six years ago) link
nice, Superior Viaduct starting with some reissues:
https://www.superiorviaduct.com/collections/upcoming/products/the-ex-all-corpses-smell-the-same-7-inch
― sleeve, Wednesday, 4 March 2020 18:49 (four years ago) link
really REALLY into the single they did with Fendika back in 2015, all the singles from the last decade are worth your time
new soundcloud mix from Andy here:
https://soundcloud.com/amsterdamalternative/dj-andy-ex-cold-weather-mix-010
― howls of non-specificity (sleeve), Sunday, 22 November 2020 17:16 (three years ago) link
1st 2 LP reissues are also out on Superior Viaduct, including all the original inserts/posters
bump for impending new SV reissues of Digntty Of Labour (as an LP) and Tumult (one of my faves), with all original packaging posters etc.
also this:
Here is a mixcloud link of my radio show Blue Prints for Blackout on Amsterdams very own Echobox Radio ..i will have a regular slot every third Friday of the month ...i was quite nervous as Im not used to microphones and talking on the radio but it was great fun to do and the echobox radio crew helped me out and were a great bunch to hang with ...the music is great from Algeria, Napoli, Genova, Jamaica , South Africa, Ethiopia, Scotland, Netherlands, Ghana, Trinidad, and even England. Enjoy and check out other shows on echobox,,,,a splinter new radio station based in amsterdam with a crazy variety of shows from every imaginable corner of the universe.
https://www.mixcloud.com/echoboxradio/blueprints-for-a-blackout-1-andy-moor-echobox-radio-200821/?fbclid=IwAR2di-SVyfPj-21svLc5NTxIs-JY2jYLztE-61i4CxIUQN336vxyVFr4dJ8
― sleeve, Tuesday, 31 August 2021 20:45 (two years ago) link
, and even England.
― willem, Wednesday, 1 September 2021 07:11 (two years ago) link