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[Solius]

Any fans? They released their latest album 'Ants From Up There' in February and I think it's superb.

I am particularly obsessed with Concorde. I think it's beautifully constructed and I've not loved a song this much in ages. The build up at the end and then the instrumentation is gorgeous.




Another couple of songs from the album.

 

[sullydnl]

First album got a lot of praise but I wasn't quite as keen on it. Bit too in keeping with a lot of the other post-punk bands that are knocking around.

The second album was a massive step up though, adding what sound like Arcade Fire and Bright Eyes influences. It's great.

 

[jderbyshire]

First album got a lot of praise but I wasn't quite as keen on it. Bit too in keeping with a lot of the other post-punk bands that are knocking around.

The second album was a massive step up though, adding what sound like Arcade Fire and Bright Eyes influences. It's great.

Yeah I much preferred this new album, and totally agree on the influences.

The first album, I just felt like they were too much of a Slint rip-off.

Hasn't the singer left the band now though?

 

[Solius]

First album got a lot of praise but I wasn't quite as keen on it. Bit too in keeping with a lot of the other post-punk bands that are knocking around.

The second album was a massive step up though, adding what sound like Arcade Fire and Bright Eyes influences. It's great.

Yep definitely some AF elements. Also reminded me a bit of Illinois by Sufjan.

 

[sullydnl]

Yeah I much preferred this new album, and totally agree on the influences.

The first album, I just felt like they were too much of a Slint rip-off.

Hasn't the singer left the band now though?

Yep. The band are still going but will be playing all new material from now on. Be interesting to see how they fare.

 

[Moby]

Is it a snoozefest like alt-j?

 

[Zebs]

Been a fan for a very long time (since they were called Nervous Conditions). Only managed to see them as BC, NR live once and it was at an outdoor festival full of dickheads, gutted I won't get to see Isaac belting out about breadcrumbs live.

As far as I'm aware, Tyler Hyde is taking over on vocals going forward. Her solo stuff (Tyler Cryde) is great so I have high hopes. She's also the daughter of yer man outta Underworld!

I loved the debut because it was essentially exactly as they were live at the time. Brash, energetic and unpredictable. Ants From Up There though, is already in my top 5 favourites of all time and has a very good chance at being number one. A genuine masterpiece.

Loved watching Jon Denton reacting to it on YouTube.

 

[Salt Bailly]

Singer reminds me of Conor Oberst with his fragile delivery.

 

[Zebs]

Someone has made a bootleg album of all the new songs (bar one) taken from various live shows. Tis excellent.

 

[Zebs]

Some higher quality versions of the new music coming out on YouTube lately. I saw them perform it all live last month and it's honestly one of the most beautiful gigs I've ever seen.







Anyone going to the April/May tour? @Solius @sullydnl @jderbyshire

 

[Solius]

Some higher quality versions of the new music coming out on YouTube lately. I saw them perform it all live last month and it's honestly one of the most beautiful gigs I've ever seen.







Anyone going to the April/May tour? @Solius @sullydnl @jderbyshire

Is it going to be the same without Isaac Wood? His voice is what makes so many of their songs great.

 

[Zebs]

Is it going to be the same without Isaac Wood? His voice is what makes so many of their songs great.

alright pal.

It's a different style without Isaac but I saw 'em in November in Brighton and it blew my mind how good they still are without him. Songs are still very raw but loads of potential.

 

[Solius]

alright pal.

It's a different style without Isaac but I saw 'em in November in Brighton and it blew my mind how good they still are without him. Songs are still very raw but loads of potential.

Always intended to get round to replying

 

[Zebs]

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[Zebs]

The best band in the world.

 

[IhabX7]

It's bizarre how most music enthusiasts rave about them yet I find them un-listenable. What track could be a gateway in your opinion, @Zebs ?

 

[Solius]

It's bizarre how most music enthusiasts rave about them yet I find them un-listenable. What track could be a gateway in your opinion, @Zebs ?

Concorde maybe?

 

[Zebs]

It's bizarre how most music enthusiasts rave about them yet I find them un-listenable. What track could be a gateway in your opinion, @Zebs ?

'Chaos Space Marine' is probably their most 'radio-friendly' tune. 'Sunglasses' is what did it for me.

'Concorde' is great too as @Solius says.

But tbh, they're never going to play those songs ever again so you'd be better off listening to that Bush Hall gig and seeing if any of it tickles your fancy as it's all brand new material. 'Pigs/Turbines' is honestly one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. (32:30 into that video)

 

[IhabX7]

Concorde maybe?

'Chaos Space Marine' is probably their most 'radio-friendly' tune. 'Sunglasses' is what did it for me.

'Concorde' is great too as @Solius says.

But tbh, they're never going to play those songs ever again so you'd be better off listening to that Bush Hall gig and seeing if any of it tickles your fancy as it's all brand new material. 'Pigs/Turbines' is honestly one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. (32:30 into that video)

Thank you, I'll get to it.

 

[Zebs]

The best band in the world.

This gets a Spotify etc release tomorrow and vinyl release in April.

 

[VivaObertan]

Didn't know they had an Album! Only heard the song 'Sunglasses' a few years ago and loved it, will give their Album a try.

 

[Tincanalley]

Any fans? They released their latest album 'Ants From Up There' in February and I think it's superb.

I am particularly obsessed with Concorde. I think it's beautifully constructed and I've not loved a song this much in ages. The build up at the end and then the instrumentation is gorgeous.




Another couple of songs from the album.

Thanks for posting. Concorde song is amazing.

 

[Zebs]

Didn't know they had an Album! Only heard the song 'Sunglasses' a few years ago and loved it, will give their Album a try.

They've two! And now a live album of all new material.

 

[Zebs]

Saw them on Friday. Mindblowingly good. Utterly captivating

 

[Solius]

Saw them on Friday. Mindblowingly good. Utterly captivating

I listened to the new stuff and it was decent but I wasn't as into it as before. Is Isaac Wood going solo or what's his deal?

 

[Zebs]

I listened to the new stuff and it was decent but I wasn't as into it as before. Is Isaac Wood going solo or what's his deal?

Yeah, it's definitely a shift in sound but it just massages my brain in the right way, even more so than before. Can see why people wouldn't be totally enamoured by it though.

Not sure about Isaac but it seems the majority of his anxiety came from performing so I don't think we'll be seeing him any time soon if he does ever write more music. He did some solo stuff around the time BCNR formed but I think that was just for fun.

 

[Zebs]

Details of their third studio album being announced on Friday.

Hoping to see at least Turbines/Pigs make it into the studio from the songs on the live record but they did say that music was written with a specific intention in mind so remains to be seen if any of the songs on that live record make it into album three.

Nancy Tries To Take The Night and Horses are my favourites from the newer tracks they've been playing recently.

 

[justsomebloke]

I think they're absolutely brilliant - will be one of the bands that define this decade for sure. "Ants from up There" is an instant classic. Was gutted to miss their Oslo gig in October, it sold out before I even knew about it.

The new material, while lacking the coherence of AFUT, sounds really promising. I don't think they're done, or necessarily even much diminished.

 

[Zebs]

Details of their third studio album being announced on Friday.

Turns out this was an April Fool's. Bastard fan accounts.