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Viking Chat => Off Topic => Topic started by: Jenny on January 13, 2013, 04:58:45 pm
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So, I was discussing the glorious Frank Turner with my fellow Rovers fans over a several jagerbombs prior to yesterdays match, that along with the numerous references to One Direction on here nowadays inspired me to start a music thread....
My tastes have evolved over the last year or so, being in London and having so much live music on my doorstep has been ace for discovering smaller acts who are bloody awesome.
Aside from Frank (who is about to put a restraining order on me) my current favourite artist at the minute is a guy called Gaz Brookfield - an acoustic singer/songwriter from Bristol. He is a lyrical genius and a thoroughly nice chap. I think you should check him out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcfKq01tzm8
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Jake Bugg. The New Bob Dylan.
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I'm still a bit undecided on Jake Bugg, I don't skip to the next track when he comes on shuffle, but at the same time I have to be really in the mood to listen to the album all the way through.
I have got tickets to go and see him in February, but Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun are in London on the same night and I am tempted to sell the Jake tickets & go see them instead.
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I'm still a bit undecided on Jake Bugg, I don't skip to the next track when he comes on shuffle, but at the same time I have to be really in the mood to listen to the album all the way through.
I have got tickets to go and see him in February, but Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun are in London on the same night and I am tempted to sell the Jake tickets & go see them instead.
Where's he playing? I might buy em ;)
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Shepherds Bush Empire.
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Went to see Frank Turner at Sheffield in November. Absolutely amazing show and we will be going again next time he's round.
... We weren't even drinking neither :lol:
I like the first few tracks on Buggs album, but after about track 4 or 5 it goes downhill IMO.
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I've seen Frank Turner about 10 times (first time was when he supported Green Day at Old Trafford Cricket ground 3 years ago), and I think I might be personally responsible for about a dozen forum users going to see him (Hi Ruth!). The guy is a genius. Jim Lockey supported Frank Turner on this last tour, and he is very good too. Jake Bugg is not very good, sadly. All hype. Frank Turner deserves more attention.
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I've seen Frank Turner about 10 times (first time was when he supported Green Day at Old Trafford Cricket ground 3 years ago), and I think I might be personally responsible for about a dozen forum users going to see him (Hi Ruth!). The guy is a genius. Jim Lockey supported Frank Turner on this last tour, and he is very good too. Jake Bugg is not very good, sadly. All hype. Frank Turner deserves more attention.
Not being argumentative Rob but what do you base that comment on?
My wife and daughter saw him in 2011 when he was supporting Roddy Woomble (Idlewild) and raved about him. We then saw him at a little club in February last year and were amazed by his performance, we've also got tickets for his Nottinham Rock City gig.
Mr Frost, going a little bit overboard with the Dylan comment JMHO
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I've seen Frank Turner about 10 times (first time was when he supported Green Day at Old Trafford Cricket ground 3 years ago), and I think I might be personally responsible for about a dozen forum users going to see him (Hi Ruth!). The guy is a genius. Jim Lockey supported Frank Turner on this last tour, and he is very good too. Jake Bugg is not very good, sadly. All hype. Frank Turner deserves more attention.
Not being argumentative Rob but what do you base that comment on?
My wife and daughter saw him in 2011 when he was supporting Roddy Woomble (Idlewild) and raved about him. We then saw him at a little club in February last year and were amazed by his performance, we've also got tickets for his Nottinham Rock City gig.
Mr Frost, going a little bit overboard with the Dylan comment JMHO
Any artist who makes it in the big time is then deemed by many as shit.
I heard of Jake Bugg before any of his commercial success and thought he was fantastic, and think his debut album is brilliant.
One album to watch this year will be new Arctic Monkeys one, being produced by Metallica apparently. Could be interesting.
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Agree on Frank Turner. He's one of the rare artists who's achieved commerical and critical success, nearly everyone seems to like him. His earlier work as frontman of Million Dead is also worth checking out.
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I've seen Frank Turner about 10 times (first time was when he supported Green Day at Old Trafford Cricket ground 3 years ago), and I think I might be personally responsible for about a dozen forum users going to see him (Hi Ruth!). The guy is a genius. Jim Lockey supported Frank Turner on this last tour, and he is very good too. Jake Bugg is not very good, sadly. All hype. Frank Turner deserves more attention.
Jim Lockey is ace - I am almost certain that I will be selling my Jake Bugg tickets to go see JL instead.
I think Jake Bugg has become a bit of a victim of Radio One.... that bit of popularity and the fan boys who only like music when it is exclusive go off him. There is nothing in life I destest more than music snobs who think that as soon as an artist gets the slightest bit 'famous' then it is uncool to like them. I was listening to Frank Turner when tutoring a few months ago and someone walked in the room and recognised who it was and then proceeded to bang on about how they didn't like him anymore because he was 'famous'. Like it makes him any less of a genius or any less good... His stuff gets better & better rather than going backwards. Anyone who saw the tour or got hold of the download would know that Four Simple Words is one of his best songs yet (plus it made me an MTV superstar as I was at Brighton where the filmed the video!!).
Another band that I have been giving a lot of airplay to is The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, will certainly be going to see them the next time they are in the UK.
Oh, and not that they are any bit in the slightest bit unknown or unpopular - The Gaslight Anthem, sat on a bloody coach for 16 hours to see them in Paris back in November. Brian Fallon is an absolute GOD!
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For fans of singer songwriters, the god-like Richard Thompson has a new album out next month
Got my vinyl copy on order
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I've seen Frank Turner about 10 times (first time was when he supported Green Day at Old Trafford Cricket ground 3 years ago), and I think I might be personally responsible for about a dozen forum users going to see him (Hi Ruth!). The guy is a genius. Jim Lockey supported Frank Turner on this last tour, and he is very good too. Jake Bugg is not very good, sadly. All hype. Frank Turner deserves more attention.
Not being argumentative Rob but what do you base that comment on?
My wife and daughter saw him in 2011 when he was supporting Roddy Woomble (Idlewild) and raved about him. We then saw him at a little club in February last year and were amazed by his performance, we've also got tickets for his Nottinham Rock City gig.
Mr Frost, going a little bit overboard with the Dylan comment JMHO
Not being a music snob or anything, raven, I just dont like Jake Bugg's music. It just doesnt do it for me.
Frank Turner announced his new album today, Tape Deck Heart, and a mini tour to support its release in April. Going to see him again at Leeds Uni Refectory.
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I've seen Frank Turner about 10 times (first time was when he supported Green Day at Old Trafford Cricket ground 3 years ago), and I think I might be personally responsible for about a dozen forum users going to see him (Hi Ruth!). The guy is a genius. Jim Lockey supported Frank Turner on this last tour, and he is very good too. Jake Bugg is not very good, sadly. All hype. Frank Turner deserves more attention.
Agree Rob, we saw him when he was in NYC and he was fab!! I danced the night away and luckily was not in the mosh pit risking my life or being trampled! I particularly like his lyrics and spent time just reading them because his poetry is funny, touching and creative. Cheers Rob for the heads up on him many years ago. He certainly is special (and stinkin cute as well)!
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And for those who plan to commit suicide this year..........Glasvegas are releasing a new album.
One of my favourite bands, but probably not everyones cup of tea.
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I've seen Frank Turner about 10 times (first time was when he supported Green Day at Old Trafford Cricket ground 3 years ago), and I think I might be personally responsible for about a dozen forum users going to see him (Hi Ruth!). The guy is a genius. Jim Lockey supported Frank Turner on this last tour, and he is very good too. Jake Bugg is not very good, sadly. All hype. Frank Turner deserves more attention.
Not being argumentative Rob but what do you base that comment on?
My wife and daughter saw him in 2011 when he was supporting Roddy Woomble (Idlewild) and raved about him. We then saw him at a little club in February last year and were amazed by his performance, we've also got tickets for his Nottinham Rock City gig.
Mr Frost, going a little bit overboard with the Dylan comment JMHO
Not being a music snob or anything, raven, I just dont like Jake Bugg's music. It just doesnt do it for me.
Frank Turner announced his new album today, Tape Deck Heart, and a mini tour to support its release in April. Going to see him again at Leeds Uni Refectory.
Can't wait for the new album, heard most of the songs on it given he played a number on tour and at the smaller gigs etc, set to be an blinder and I imagine it will be even bigger than England Keep My Bones.
I've got mine on pre order for the presale code - hoping to get Leeds & Manchester tickets.
Sandy - I would say stinking hot rather than cute!!
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On a completly different genre altogether, any of you young people ever seen Mr B the Gentleman Rhymer? He's playing in Bristol in a couple of weeks and am thinking of going, looks absolutely bonkers, its got to be either absolutely brilliant or absolutely crap (which Crowle Rover would probably say about sums up my record collection).
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And for those who plan to commit suicide this year..........Glasvegas are releasing a new album.
One of my favourite bands, but probably not everyones cup of tea.
Went off them when they postponed their gig at the Leopard in favour of doing something much more rock starry as they had got "big" between announcing it and the date of the gig.
When the gig was rescheduled, they put ticket prices up and only played for 30 mins.
Jock t**ts.
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I was there. It was a fantastic 30 minutes.
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On the guestlist for The Vaccines tomorrow night along with Tom Odell & Kodaline. I missed out on seeing The Vaccines at the Dome last year when something else came up so looking forward to it. Only thing better than a gig is a free gig!
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Stereophonics playing the Dome in March, I must get a ticket for that!!!
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Stereophonics playing the Dome in March, I must get a ticket for that!!!
Just saw that. Not a massive fan of their new stuff, but their first two albums are brilliant.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_t4s-HX3z0
The Joy Formidable. Looking forward to this album dropping through my letterbox this week, one of very few new bands that I feel inspired by these days.
Quite like these guys too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATxs0N_DFTw
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Great shout Keyser, big fan of the Joy Formidable. If you like them, the new Yeah Yeah Yeahs album is due out in April.
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I've never been totally comfortable with Yeah Yeah Yeah's, they have some fantastic songs (like Gold Lion and Maps), but they're overall a bit too artsy for me:
Love this though:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIIxlgcuQRU
I'm a massive fan of Bloc Party but I was slightly disappointed with their new album after such a long wait:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rk-J1zT7TfQ
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I remember hearing them rattle through a few tracks on Steve Lamacq in 2000/2001 when their first EP came out. Thought they were incredible. I'm not sure they've ever quite lived up to their early potential...but I live in hope.
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These guys are deservedly all over at the moment. Anyone name the location(s) for the video? ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1Lf7mriehU
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I notice today that The Sterophonics have announced a gig at the Dome! Bit pricey at £32.50, but an absolutely awesome band live!!
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These guys are deservedly all over at the moment. Anyone name the location(s) for the video? ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1Lf7mriehU
Yeah, very good band, one of my housemates at uni got me liking these a few years ago. I'll be going to the Stereophonics gig, £32 aint that bad.
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These guys are deservedly all over at the moment. Anyone name the location(s) for the video? ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1Lf7mriehU
pretty good, vocals remind me of win butler from arcade fire
Yeah, very good band, one of my housemates at uni got me liking these a few years ago. I'll be going to the Stereophonics gig, £32 aint that bad.
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I quite fancy 'Phonics, tried to get tickets for their Troxy gig in December but it clashed with the Pogues... My mate saw them in Manchester in Dec & said they were no where near as good as in previous years that he had seen them - still, if they are showcasing new material you would think it would be semi decent.
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I've heard a few new tracks and I'm impressed, be trying my best to get to this one. I've also got Jake bugg in york and biffy in sheffield to come in march could be a good month.
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Don't suppose you know anyone who has any spare standing tickets for Biffy do you Andy? I wasn't on the ball and really don't wanna a) be in the seats b) pay twice the face value on ebay!
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Turner's Manchester tickets on sale this Friday, Jenny
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Presale was today - got Leeds tickets, just trying to sort out Manchester!
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Don't suppose you know anyone who has any spare standing tickets for Biffy do you Andy? I wasn't on the ball and really don't wanna a) be in the seats b) pay twice the face value on ebay!
Sorry I don't we got ours in the pre-sale. I've seen them in the seats before at Nottingham (the gig we got stuck in snow for a night on the way home), it's actually not a bad place to be, looks awesome when the floor goes mental.
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I have gone for seats - really want to see City & Colour as well so didn't wanna miss out for sake of not standing!
March is gonna be awesome
15th - Script
23rd - Biffy
25th - Stereophonics
28th - Gaslight Anthem
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You can often get face-value tickets from here:
www.scarletmist.com
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Presale was today - got Leeds tickets, just trying to sort out Manchester!
How do I get them in the presale, Jenny. It would be much more convenient for me to get them today than on Friday.
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You had to pre-order a copy of the new album by 3pm yesterday which then gave you access to the pre-sale. Pre-sale sold out pretty much straight away though....
We had all kinds of trauma, I still need to get tickets for Manchester on Fri, not looking forward to it!
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28th - Gaslight Anthem
How did I miss this? Bugger.
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Manchester Academy - Leeds is on the same night as Biffy.
Looks like the 28th is sold out but still tickets on the 27th, it is probably the one that I am looking forward to the most, they were absolutely awesome in Paris back in November. And I have the biggest girl crush on Brian Fallon. Ever.
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Jenny, you might have seen this, but if not retire somewhere quiet with your laptop for a couple of hours and enjoy.....
http://www.livestream.com/theknitbrooklyn/video?clipId=pla_ea9ddecc-f7a2-483e-8755-9a9bcc866001
I watched it live at 3am and enjoyed every minute. I also have the whole gig as MP3s if you want them.
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i have tickets for the wildhearts, proper peoples band :evil:
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http://youtu.be/o8y-M_0UffE
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i have tickets for the wildhearts, proper peoples band :evil:
Me too. Always do an excellent show. Gingers acoustic shows are also excellent!
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Jenny, you might have seen this, but if not retire somewhere quiet with your laptop for a couple of hours and enjoy.....
http://www.livestream.com/theknitbrooklyn/video?clipId=pla_ea9ddecc-f7a2-483e-8755-9a9bcc866001
I watched it live at 3am and enjoyed every minute. I also have the whole gig as MP3s if you want them.
I have seen bits and pieces from it, but never the full set - I find it bizarre watching him whilst he isn't wearing a white Tshirt!!
I will be spending the next few hours listening to it at work... The MP3s would be awesome!
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No problem. I'll stick them on my dropbox and PM you a link to download them later.
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Awesome.
Very much enjoying it, most of the time the stories he tells are actually better than his music!!
I was at the Tunbridge Wells gig a few weeks ago (which was ace) and his Kylie story was hilarious, I recommend you watch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kh41XBNeCyk
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Tickets bought to see Frank Turner at Leeds Uni Refectory!! Woohoo!!
Very tempted by Pigeon Detectives at The Leadmill and King Charles at The Leopard as well!
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King Charles at the Leopard, might have to go to that one....
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Tickets bought to see Frank Turner at Leeds Uni Refectory!! Woohoo!!
Very tempted by Pigeon Detectives at The Leadmill and King Charles at The Leopard as well!
They've had a bit of a come down!
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Yeah but they are a great band to see live! As is King Charles from what I have heard!
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Tickets bought to see Frank Turner at Leeds Uni Refectory!! Woohoo!!
I'm going too. Got 4 tickets this morning. Cant wait.
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Did you book a travelodge Rob?
I am happy that Jim Lockey has rearranged the northern dates so will now get to see them in Leeds too :)
I went to this on Saturday:
http://121212.org.uk/event.htm
Was awesome, totally not my normal gig but Shaun Buswell did such an amazing job, not only to get the orchestra together but write music for them too, was pretty special.
Although it did make me realise that Level 3 at Shepherds Bush is shite and with that in mind, now selling my Jake Bugg tickets and hoping to get some for the Airbourne Toxic Event instead (but its sold out atm!)
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When The Courteeners released their first album 'St.Jude' I couldn't stop listening, and too this day I think it is on of the best albums I've listened too. Their second album 'Falcon' was a decent follow up, not as good, but every track still worth a listen.
I've seen them twice in Manchester and both times the performance and Liam Fray's voice and frontmanship was amazing! Their third album 'Anna' is released 13/02/13 and I cannot wait! :)
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When The Courteeners released their first album 'St.Jude' I couldn't stop listening, and too this day I think it is on of the best albums I've listened too. Their second album 'Falcon' was a decent follow up, not as good, but every track still worth a listen.
I've seen them twice in Manchester and both times the performance and Liam Fray's voice and frontmanship was amazing! Their third album 'Anna' is released 13/02/13 and I cannot wait! :)
I've got their third album and thought it was a huge let down. Maybe it will improve on further listens!
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Did you book a travelodge Rob?
I am happy that Jim Lockey has rearranged the northern dates so will now get to see them in Leeds too :)
I went to this on Saturday:
http://121212.org.uk/event.htm
Was awesome, totally not my normal gig but Shaun Buswell did such an amazing job, not only to get the orchestra together but write music for them too, was pretty special.
Although it did make me realise that Level 3 at Shepherds Bush is shite and with that in mind, now selling my Jake Bugg tickets and hoping to get some for the Airbourne Toxic Event instead (but its sold out atm!)
No, didnt get a hotel sorted, so it looks like Plan A, drink til 6am then get the train home.
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My mate booked one yesterday so they might still have some cheap ones?
Booked this last night too:
http://www.liveatleeds.com/
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I've discovered a great new young band from south yorkshire called 'the starkins' here is a couple of their songs...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6pppNXLhbY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpSihO5hdAk
Have a look let me know what you think :scarf:
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Downloaded the Album ' My Head Is An Animal' by Of Monsters and Men last night, what a great album I strongly recommend a listen to them.