Beacons of Ancestorship dishes out the unexpected; like the kid in high school whose atrocious sense of fashion confounded others in light of his striking wit and intellect. If my brain were made of chips and magnets rather than nerve cells and soft tissue, I might like this album.
Reminds us of: Mogwai | Aphex Twin | Boards of Canada
Tortoise: (Official / MySpace)
Hey Colin,
Great review for a great show. Fantastic photos as well, and I was wondering what the chances were of getting a couple non-watermarked files so I could print them as a gift for someone? I’d understand if you’d rather not, but figured it wouldn’t hurt to ask.
Thanks either way, and keep up the good work.
by Me on Tue Dec 1, 2009 at 09.36 pm from the entry: The Pixies + Rain Machine - Hult Center (Eugene, OR; Nov. 14, 2009)
Agreed. What I really liked about it was the acts actually complemented each other, which I feel is a rarity these days. If more shows were put together with respect to how they might sound one after another, I think fans would really appreciate it!
by Siri on Tue Dec 1, 2009 at 05.04 pm from the entry: Friendly Fires + The xx + Holly Miranda - Doug Fir (Portland, OR; Nov. 25, 2009)
that bill was unreal! whoever set that up deserves a party thrown in their honor or at the very least a promotion.
by colin on Tue Dec 1, 2009 at 05.01 pm from the entry: Friendly Fires + The xx + Holly Miranda - Doug Fir (Portland, OR; Nov. 25, 2009)
Review is spot on! I, too, was lucky enough to see this trio of incredible bands and came away from the night feeling thoroughly pumped!!
by Siri on Tue Dec 1, 2009 at 04.52 pm from the entry: Friendly Fires + The xx + Holly Miranda - Doug Fir (Portland, OR; Nov. 25, 2009)
definite recipient of the jackass award
by colin on Tue Dec 1, 2009 at 12.06 pm from the entry: Pete Doherty sings Nazi Anthem during German performance
My bad. Was talking about Priors but i guess since I haven’t heard the original, this might not sound anything like a French group if Hey Champ wasn’t doing it. I’ll go looking for the original and make an adjustment if necessary.
by colin on Tue Dec 1, 2009 at 12.06 pm from the entry: Essential Listening: Priors "What You Need (Hey Champ Remix)"
This is unbelievable. What an idiot!
by Dan on Tue Dec 1, 2009 at 11.24 am from the entry: Pete Doherty sings Nazi Anthem during German performance
The return of the best Chcago Band !
I just can’t stand the singer’s voice on this album, not like earlier material
Not their best work.