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St. Vincent - St. Vincent |OT|
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mariachi507
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Her vocal performances on some of these tracks maybe the best I've heard from her
Just got back from her London show... Wow. She definitely killed it.
From watching some performances on youtube, I initially wasn't a fan of her new "choreography" routines.. But this is probably now my favourite era of St Vincent in terms of live shows.
The opening act was also pretty decent. I've never heard of glass animals before.. But I'll definitely be checking out for them in the future
From watching some performances on youtube, I initially wasn't a fan of her new "choreography" routines.. But this is probably now my favourite era of St Vincent in terms of live shows.
The opening act was also pretty decent. I've never heard of glass animals before.. But I'll definitely be checking out for them in the future
show me your skeleton
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saw her yesterday as well, she was incredible as always.
seems like she picked up a bit of showmanship from her stint with david byrne what with all the dancing!
show me your skeleton
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sorry for the double post but for anyone interested, i wrote a little review of the london gig.
st. vincent @ shepherd's bush empire (20/02/14)
st. vincent @ shepherd's bush empire (20/02/14)
Rollo Tomasi
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The album has an 89 on Metacritic now, based on 18 reviews. This puts it in the Top 5 reviewed albums of the year so far (according to Metacritic). I think it will break 90.
http://www.metacritic.com/music/st-vincent/st-vincent
Not sure what The Observer (UK) was thinking giving it a 60...but I guess everyone's entitled to their own opinion.
http://www.metacritic.com/music/st-vincent/st-vincent
Not sure what The Observer (UK) was thinking giving it a 60...but I guess everyone's entitled to their own opinion.
Cornballer
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This is out today, right? I heard some of the album on the radio and really liked it, so I'm going to pick it up.
Also, NY Mag did a photoshoot/interview with St. Vincent this week.
Also, NY Mag did a photoshoot/interview with St. Vincent this week.
quite excited!the latest Nerdist podcast had annie as the guest. pretty fun convo from what i was able to listen to until my phone was like na fuck that youre done listening
Battle Born
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St. Vincent is such a phenomenal album. There's not a single song I don't like. It will definitely end up being one of my favorite albums of the year.
beato_angelico
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I guess you are that kind of guy that protest when his favourite game get under 8/10 reviews.
Rollo Tomasi
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Call me biased, but I just think this album doesn't deserve that low of a score.
beato_angelico
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opinions, how do they work.
anyone ever deal with Republic/Lama Vista customer care? this shit is absolutely sad how horrible this pressing is. It's obvious they got a pressing factory that was all about pushing these out as fast as possible. Wavy pressing, misaligned stamp, the spindle hole is butchered.
vid
also, these records are stamped 2013, so they've most definitely been sitting in some warehouse for a couple months waiting for the 2014 push.
vid
also, these records are stamped 2013, so they've most definitely been sitting in some warehouse for a couple months waiting for the 2014 push.
FantasticMrFoxdie
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Severed Cross Fingers on repeat lately. Its like an OG-just-got-off-work-time-to-chill-and-put-a-quarter-in-the-jukebox kinda jam.
I bought from amazon so a refund/replacement would be really easy, but I'm also hedging my bet on the next copy I'm sent not having the same issues.
If I go after the label, I'll probably have better luck and not get a bum copy.
Scythesurge
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I wish I could have went to the Terminal 5 show last night, it sounds like it was awesome.
Charles Alan Ratliff
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I'm going to one of her shows early next month. This will be the first time I've elected to go to a music performance on my own. I've previously seen Bruce Springsteen, Chris Isaak, Kansas and Styx (last two at the same show), but I was taken to those by a parent and didn't listen to their music by myself.
I've only heard good things about her live performances, so I'm really looking forward to it.
I've only heard good things about her live performances, so I'm really looking forward to it.
Gaf_SentMe
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Early album of the year contender says me. Incredible shit right here people.
The Needle Drop reviewed it.
Still loving this album. Absolutely adore Severed Crossed Fingers.
strong 7/10
Still loving this album. Absolutely adore Severed Crossed Fingers.
Davey Cakes
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I haven't even listened to the album.
That said, I just got back from St. Vincent's concert in Boston and...just wow.
I couldn't recommend a live show more than this one. Absolutely stellar. Annie just keeps going and going and going like the Energizer Bunny too. I was surprised by the length of the show.
That said, I just got back from St. Vincent's concert in Boston and...just wow.
I couldn't recommend a live show more than this one. Absolutely stellar. Annie just keeps going and going and going like the Energizer Bunny too. I was surprised by the length of the show.
corduroyCUCK
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i was dragged to a St Vincent show in 2009, you need to see this woman live to truly know what it feels like to fall in love.
Stange Mercy was like my favorite album in 2011. Love This Giant was okay, and i need to give the new one a second go before i truly know how i feel. I still want more of that Krokodil sound, that single was a beast.
Stange Mercy was like my favorite album in 2011. Love This Giant was okay, and i need to give the new one a second go before i truly know how i feel. I still want more of that Krokodil sound, that single was a beast.
Messofanego
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Yeah, song is amazing. So fast paced and loud.. Like a sludge/punk song. I would be interested if she could make a full album out of a similar sound.
FantasticMrFoxdie
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Lol yeah glad im not the only one that thought this. When I heard this and saw that performance of it (online) it blew my mind. Another side of St. Vincent I did not expect or see coming.
Rollo Tomasi
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She killed it last night at 9:30 club in DC. She played every song off the new album except for 'Psychopath' and 'Severed Crossed Fingers'. I wish I could go to the second show tonight. Simply amazing.
I love her Big Black / The Pop Group covers. She can definitely pull off an entire album full of similar sounding tracks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVhCo7PoVpA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JySQE4axlJY
FantasticMrFoxdie
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That performance of She is beyond good and evil just gave me erection. thenks.
Hopefully she keeps having enough high energy B-sides and covers like that. Ill make my own album out of it if I have to.
Hopefully she keeps having enough high energy B-sides and covers like that. Ill make my own album out of it if I have to.
Chance Hale
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Looking forward to seeing her Monday, great album! Popped in to read live show impressions and they seem positive so definitely excited about it.
BotoxAgent
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Saw her at Terminal 5. Great show, lots of guitar. And Toko rocks too.
But good god, that opening act was HORRID!!
But good god, that opening act was HORRID!!
I haven't loved anything she has done since Actor as much as Actor but I like the three singles off this one more than I liked the singles from Strange Mercy or any of the stuff from the Byrne collabo. I'm going to check this out later with some cautious optimism.
Oh my god, the live show was insane. She sounds perfect, and she played plenty of favorites along with almost all of the new album. Pretty lengthy set, but I wanted it to go longer. The longer outros, and extended guitar play made me wish I could listen to the live show versions all the time.
Also, I don't want to spoil any of the performance on stage, but it's really fun to watch Annie dance to the songs, and she has a few great bits of dialogue. She played one song I didn't know, so if anybody figures that out, let me know. It was a great track too.
Whoever is seeing her is in for a treat.
Also, I don't want to spoil any of the performance on stage, but it's really fun to watch Annie dance to the songs, and she has a few great bits of dialogue. She played one song I didn't know, so if anybody figures that out, let me know. It was a great track too.
Whoever is seeing her is in for a treat.
Yeah, she was brilliant live. Though I have to admit I miss the more genuine banter in from previous tours. I mean, her dialogue was great, and even during older shows I know she had some kind of rough "script" she followed, but it felt like she connected with the audience more, which she can't really do with this new persona thing she's got going on. The choreography was really fucking fun though.
The opening act, Noveller, was great too, though a bit of a weird choice since she plays sleepy drone music and St. Vincent's show is super energetic. So many filthy plebeians around me who couldn't get into her stuff and decided to talk really loudly during her performance instead.
The opening act, Noveller, was great too, though a bit of a weird choice since she plays sleepy drone music and St. Vincent's show is super energetic. So many filthy plebeians around me who couldn't get into her stuff and decided to talk really loudly during her performance instead.
What was on sale? Prices?
The 3 previous solos on record for 25 each (didn't have the new or which was disappointing).
Shirts were mostly dull. Tour shirt isn't great, surgeon shirt was there, that one is the best. 25 each.
Then the poster, which is very good IMO. That's 30 though. Other than that, the usual.
I stuck around after, but she didn't show. They said she was under the weather. I think I heard she was sick at SXSW though. Didn't perform like it.
show me your skeleton
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i think i might be mad enough to get her current logo as a small tattoo. hmm.
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