Manic Street Preachers have a new album out soon - Here's the first single
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l03oC-oRlGw
Strings are back :)
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Manic Street Preachers have a new album out soon - Here's the first single
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l03oC-oRlGw
Strings are back :)
It's an absolute epic. Month of May is very different for them, but still great. One or two fillers but overall best I've heard this year. Sprawl II is absolutely stunning.Quote:
Originally Posted by gustavo
.................and a guitar solo!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by gustavo
Without Pidgeon holing it too much, its reminiscent of "Everything Must Go" era Manics - must be the Strings..............and the guitar solo!!!!
They just said on Phantom that The Suburbs was out today?! Is that right? I can't wait to get this album, I'll be pretty red faced if I could have had it today!
Think it is alright. Albums are released here a couple of days before they are in the UK.
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Weezer releasing new album this year. If it's anything like Raditude (probably the worst album I've ever listened to) I won't bother.
New Grinderman album is out next month. Wasn't impressed by the new single, though I've only listened to it once.
Picked this up the other week. Very disappointed with it, I'm afraid.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolfie
They've jettisoned all the quirkiness and edge that made them interesting in the first place.
Klaxons new album out this week. 'Surfing the Void'. Not quite sure what to make of it yet...
There's not been many major releases to get us talking on the music forum this year so far.
There's certainly very few releases recorded in 2010 I can think of that could be considered exceptional.
Personally, I'd rate Plastic Beach by Gorillaz album as excellent and I've heard great things about Arcade Fire's new one (while not having heard it yet!!).
Pavements "Best Of" release is excellent but is obviously a compilation of music recorded years ago.
Doves also had a "best of" release.
The Stone's re-issue of Exile on Main Street is great as well but again, obviously - its music originally recorded in the early 70's.
Feeder released 'Renegades' a few weeks ago. Had a listen, it's very poor.
I'd recommend Broken Bells self titled album.
Its James Mercer from the Shins and Dangermouse.
Its really good!!! :D
Forum is mighty quiet alright.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolfie
Not a bad year for releases though, by any stretch.
Plastic Beach was a fantastic start to 2010, a wonderful thing, absolutely nailed-on album of the year, until LCD Soundsystem came along with This Is Happening, simply stunning!
Also, excellent efforts from Eels (times two), Four Tet, Hot Chip, and MIA, among others.
Not sure whether I really like the Arcade Fire one or not, though. More spins required.
I loved the "Dark Night of the Soul" album. Sparklehorse, Dangermouse and a load of guest singers, from Frank Black, to Julian Casablancas to Nina from the Cardigans. Very varied and pretty excellent.
I was bought a Wilco ticket a few weeks ago and have started listening to them, and they are excellent. I hate the term "alt-country" but it's probably the most exciting form of music of the last few years. They're being supported by the Felice Brothers next week, might check them out.
Arcade Fire's new one has its moments but is far too long.
Have had an early listen to Manics 'Postcard from A Young Man', after a few listens, it's not great at all.
Sounds ominous - I thought "journal" was brilliant but they were attempting a more radio friendly approach with this one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pauro 76
I've not heard anything off the new one bar the first single.
All we need is Kings of Leon to release another MOR sell out and the year is complete.
I'm eagerly awaiting "The Union" by Elton John and Leon Russell.
I hope that's an album you're talking about!!!!!! :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by MaryDrummer
Heard the new Kings of Leon single on the radio. They appear to be sticking to the stadium sized vibe of the last record.
The first 2 albums were brilliant but they've disappointed ever since.
I know it was released last year, but i have been living under a rock, so if you haven't heard Miike Snow self titled one it is brilliant!!!