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Showing posts with label The Raconteurs. Show all posts
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Monday, April 16, 2012
Friday, February 11, 2011
5 Songs (plus one for Valentines Day)
Songs that make me think of her...
Lou Reed- Perfect Day
Wilco- Walken
Queens of the Stone Age- In My Head
Buzzcocks- Love You More
The Smiths- There Is Light And It Never Goes Out
The Raconteurs- Hands
Lou Reed- Perfect Day
Wilco- Walken
Queens of the Stone Age- In My Head
Buzzcocks- Love You More
The Smiths- There Is Light And It Never Goes Out
The Raconteurs- Hands
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Jack White Has Another New Band
Well with Spring on its way and the Earth really getting ready to wake up for the new year, its seems Jack White is ready for a new beginning, again, as well.
I introduce to you, The Dead Weather. The Dead Weather is yet another supergroup, but instead of White coming through with his friends he grabbed a Allison Mosshart aka W from .The Kills. White is borrowing Dean Fertita from Queens of The Stone Age. He also grabbed fellow Raconteur Jack Lawrence.
The band has a record called Horehound coming in June. The record will be released on The Third Man. White's brand spanking new label headquartered in Nashville.
I introduce to you, The Dead Weather. The Dead Weather is yet another supergroup, but instead of White coming through with his friends he grabbed a Allison Mosshart aka W from .The Kills. White is borrowing Dean Fertita from Queens of The Stone Age. He also grabbed fellow Raconteur Jack Lawrence.
The band has a record called Horehound coming in June. The record will be released on The Third Man. White's brand spanking new label headquartered in Nashville.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Lollapalooza 2008 Day 1 Review
The day got off to a rough start since we were waiting in a monsterous line. Unfortunately we missed Black Lips and Holy Fuck... I was not happy about that at all.
We then made our way over to the BMI stage to check out New Jersey's own, The Parlor Mob. These guys may have been the surpirse of the festival. I had never seen them before but I will surely never miss a show of theirs again. They didn't miss a beat live and their guitars and the vocals were spot on and loud. They made it very difficult to stand still on such a hot day and so soon in the festival.
We then caught the beginning of Louis XIV, which was a little bit of a train wreck. Their performance seemed to be trying to hard to be cool to the point that they caused their own uncool backlash. They definitely played to a good size crowd the only problem was that it was on black top and it got warm. Fast. We left them after my girlfriend heard the songs that she wanted to hear. We headed over to the nearest stage to see The Kills. Its easy to blame the sound guy, but the sound wasn't translating their songs at all! We caught No Wow but it seemed to lack that punch that it has on the record and in smaller indoor settings.
We caught the beginning of Gogol Bordello and though its not my thing, it was pretty fun. We didn't stay to long though because we had to go see the blues gents at the other end, Black Keys. The Kills wish they had their sound guy. It was loud and it translated great... well they are seasoned Lollapalooza vets at this point so they knew what they were getting themselves into. My only thing about them is they seem to get tired and then just rock and some of the instrumentation gets to be a little much... stop jamming and play a song! That is kind of harsh since I did love the show.
We then grabbed more beer and wine and parked ourselves in a good spot to catch The Raconteurs. In my opinion, these guys have played two Lollapaloozas and have dominated their day both times. If you haven't seen these guys live yet, you are doing yourself no favors. Jack White is fantastic live and the band is up to the challenge of his shadow. Would have been nice to have a horn section for The Switch and the Spur.
Last was Radiohead. This was the biggest disappointment of Lollapalooza 2008. The sounds was quiet. The setlist was boring. Thom Yorke was a statue. It was a bummer. Even my friends who are big fans weren't that psyched about it. The highlight however was during the song Fake Plastic Trees, there were fireworks going off at Soldier Field from Bears family night. It was totally random but it worked perfectly.
Day one down... time to get drunk(er) with the guys!
Brutal Overlap Of The Day-
The Raconteurs and Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks
Black Lips and Holy Fuck (Honorable Mention)
Band That I Had Never Seen And Don't Want To Miss When They Come To New York-
The Parlor Mob
Best Show Of The Day-
The Raconteurs
We then made our way over to the BMI stage to check out New Jersey's own, The Parlor Mob. These guys may have been the surpirse of the festival. I had never seen them before but I will surely never miss a show of theirs again. They didn't miss a beat live and their guitars and the vocals were spot on and loud. They made it very difficult to stand still on such a hot day and so soon in the festival.
We then caught the beginning of Louis XIV, which was a little bit of a train wreck. Their performance seemed to be trying to hard to be cool to the point that they caused their own uncool backlash. They definitely played to a good size crowd the only problem was that it was on black top and it got warm. Fast. We left them after my girlfriend heard the songs that she wanted to hear. We headed over to the nearest stage to see The Kills. Its easy to blame the sound guy, but the sound wasn't translating their songs at all! We caught No Wow but it seemed to lack that punch that it has on the record and in smaller indoor settings.
We caught the beginning of Gogol Bordello and though its not my thing, it was pretty fun. We didn't stay to long though because we had to go see the blues gents at the other end, Black Keys. The Kills wish they had their sound guy. It was loud and it translated great... well they are seasoned Lollapalooza vets at this point so they knew what they were getting themselves into. My only thing about them is they seem to get tired and then just rock and some of the instrumentation gets to be a little much... stop jamming and play a song! That is kind of harsh since I did love the show.
We then grabbed more beer and wine and parked ourselves in a good spot to catch The Raconteurs. In my opinion, these guys have played two Lollapaloozas and have dominated their day both times. If you haven't seen these guys live yet, you are doing yourself no favors. Jack White is fantastic live and the band is up to the challenge of his shadow. Would have been nice to have a horn section for The Switch and the Spur.
Last was Radiohead. This was the biggest disappointment of Lollapalooza 2008. The sounds was quiet. The setlist was boring. Thom Yorke was a statue. It was a bummer. Even my friends who are big fans weren't that psyched about it. The highlight however was during the song Fake Plastic Trees, there were fireworks going off at Soldier Field from Bears family night. It was totally random but it worked perfectly.
Day one down... time to get drunk(er) with the guys!
Brutal Overlap Of The Day-
The Raconteurs and Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks
Black Lips and Holy Fuck (Honorable Mention)
Band That I Had Never Seen And Don't Want To Miss When They Come To New York-
The Parlor Mob
Best Show Of The Day-
The Raconteurs
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
5 Songs I Am Into Right Now -- Lollapalooza 2008 Edition
5 Songs I Am Into Right Now -- Bigger/Older Bands
Nine Inch Nails- All The Love In The World
From the album With Teeth (2005)
Reznor's insecurities of being alone are displayed for everyone,...It starts with feelings of sadness and helplessness when it seems like the song is almost over, it totally changes gears and has a brand new upbeat/angry feel.
Rage Against The Machine- Township Rebellion
From the album Rage Against The Machine (1992)
In the best way Zach and company know how, they explain the similarites between Johannesburg, South Africa to the problems of South Central Los Angeles (written during the Rodney King riots). Just like all Rage songs, this song inspires the listener to get up and fight.
Radiohead- Lucky
From the album Ok Computer (1997)
Thom Yorke's most Dark Side of the Moon-esque moment on their third album.
Love & Rockets- Kundalini Express
From the album Express (1986)
Former goths, bring on more of a psychedelic (dare I say hair metal?) sounds that going with the Baushaus route. Bauhaus can tend to be a little pretentious, Love & Rockets left that behind.
The Raconteurs- The Switch of the Spur
From the album Consolers Of The Lonely (2008)
Jack White's other band offers the account of an escaped convicted riding through the desert. This extremely theatrical tale includes Western film/Mariachi style horns. Good luck listening to this song and not getting the horns part stuck in your head.
Nine Inch Nails- All The Love In The World
From the album With Teeth (2005)
Reznor's insecurities of being alone are displayed for everyone,...It starts with feelings of sadness and helplessness when it seems like the song is almost over, it totally changes gears and has a brand new upbeat/angry feel.
Rage Against The Machine- Township Rebellion
From the album Rage Against The Machine (1992)
In the best way Zach and company know how, they explain the similarites between Johannesburg, South Africa to the problems of South Central Los Angeles (written during the Rodney King riots). Just like all Rage songs, this song inspires the listener to get up and fight.
Radiohead- Lucky
From the album Ok Computer (1997)
Thom Yorke's most Dark Side of the Moon-esque moment on their third album.
Love & Rockets- Kundalini Express
From the album Express (1986)
Former goths, bring on more of a psychedelic (dare I say hair metal?) sounds that going with the Baushaus route. Bauhaus can tend to be a little pretentious, Love & Rockets left that behind.
The Raconteurs- The Switch of the Spur
From the album Consolers Of The Lonely (2008)
Jack White's other band offers the account of an escaped convicted riding through the desert. This extremely theatrical tale includes Western film/Mariachi style horns. Good luck listening to this song and not getting the horns part stuck in your head.
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