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CHVRCHS - The Bones Of What You Believe (September 23rd/24th) |OT|
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Been thinking about seeing them live in Houston. Want to listen to the full album first as I really only heard a handful of songs. Do they put on great show?
Franklinator
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I think I've listened through this five times now, lol. At the moment, it's going to be between this and the new Vampire Weekend for my album of the year. It's perfect pop music.
Discotheque
Banned
First listen: solid electropop record. The Mother We Share, Lies, and Recover are still great. They're also probably the best 3 songs on the album, which isn't encouraging. But Night Sky and Science/Vision are fun, especially the latter. Really straightforward synthpop vibe with not as much vocal chopping as usual, driving beat.
Why end with You Caught The Light? Kinda a nothing of a song. Thought they'd have learned from Zvvl that people don't really like it when Mayberry's not singing. Which is already a problem on other tracks on the record, but ending with a song where Mayberry takes a backseat is so odd. Plus, it's a slow, long song with not much reason for staying around so long. Hm.
Why end with You Caught The Light? Kinda a nothing of a song. Thought they'd have learned from Zvvl that people don't really like it when Mayberry's not singing. Which is already a problem on other tracks on the record, but ending with a song where Mayberry takes a backseat is so odd. Plus, it's a slow, long song with not much reason for staying around so long. Hm.
Illithid Dude
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good for what they are, i guess, but i prefer my electropop to be a little darker.
that lead singer tho...
that lead singer tho...
that discography is basically one LP that isn't even technically out yet, you don't have much to catch up on. in full, it's two singles (both on the LP) and a 3-track EP (with one of those songs being on the LP).
Very, very fun record. I love Lauren's vocals, production is what you would expect but it stays catchy and booming. All the tracks that have been out are great (Gun is better than I remember). I enjoyed every new track except for Under the Tide and You Caught the Light honestly.
Biggest negative is that Lauren isn't singing every track. Not much "substance" here, but it's pop. I'll be listening to it for the next few months, makes me feel good. I'm impressed.
Biggest negative is that Lauren isn't singing every track. Not much "substance" here, but it's pop. I'll be listening to it for the next few months, makes me feel good. I'm impressed.
victreeb3l
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First time hearing this group, pretty good stuff.
Girl is super cute.
Girl is super cute.
Junior Mint
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I randomly heard The Mother We Share on Songza and loved it. Been waiting for this album.
sixteen-bit
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Super hyped for this release 
PaleFolklore
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I can't stop listening to it. It feels so rare nowadays to have an album hit me like this but this really did. My favorite tracks are We Sink, By The Throat, Lungs, and Night Sky. So excited to see them live now.
not to nitpick where it's unnecessary but: what do you mean look how they've evolved? nothing on the album is very different from Lies or The Mother We Share.
AHA-Lambda
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I'm seeing them in Glasgow next month, can't wait
billy beane
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Fuck yeah, Chvrches is dope. Their EP earlier this year was cool, and this album is easily one of my most anticipated. I'm a sucker for pop bands with female singers.
I mean how they've gone from a few viewers from last year to a few million on their videos. My bad for the language there
BentMyWookiee
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I've really gotten into this band over the past month and ended up grabbing tickets to see them in Oakland. I can't wait!!
I can't stop listening to Gun and The Mother We Share
I can't stop listening to Gun and The Mother We Share
Conciliator
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I am so attracted to the lead girl that it kind of makes me uncomfortable.
On an unrelated note the songs are good.
On an unrelated note the songs are good.
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Deleted member 10571
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didn't know them, clicked the youtube link, was a fan after 20 seconds. Not even kidding.
kitchenmotors
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Oh, totally forgot about the new Naked and Famous record! And this month is GREAT for music. Nine Inch Nails, Chvrches, Janelle Monae, The Weeknd, MGMT, Haim, Delorean.
ThreeSixty
December 16, 2009. 4:00 AM. THE LIGHT FIELD is the force. The mind. That guides. Controls.
"The Mother We Share" has received one hell of a re-mastering and production boost on the album version as compared to the demo. Sounds so much better. As for the album I've only had one brief listen so far and there are a few gems on here like "Night Sky" and the previous singles which are still just as good as ever. I was left a little underwhelmed at the album as a complete record TBH but I think that comes from expecting too much because the band held so much brilliant promise from those first few tracks they released.
"Now Is Not The Time" (from the Recover EP) is still one of the best things they've ever done. Such an emotive and powerful chorus. I even added it to the album as a "bonus track" because I loved it so much. Still I'm glad the band is receiving all of this attention and praise. They were nothing just a few short months ago (the vague and unknown band that released "The Mother We Share") and now they're in the spotlight which is heart warming to see. So what are everyone's favourite tracks from the album?
"Now Is Not The Time" (from the Recover EP) is still one of the best things they've ever done. Such an emotive and powerful chorus. I even added it to the album as a "bonus track" because I loved it so much. Still I'm glad the band is receiving all of this attention and praise. They were nothing just a few short months ago (the vague and unknown band that released "The Mother We Share") and now they're in the spotlight which is heart warming to see. So what are everyone's favourite tracks from the album?
I love the hell out of Night Sky. Probably my favorite. I expected to not like this album as much as I did honestly.
The closing track is thoroughly disappointing though. So weak, boring, doesn't have Lauren. Meh on that one.
Alcotholic
Banned
Sexy thread. I'm stoked for the album. Gonna try to see them live soon.
Since when do they remix songs? I mean, I love that band, but thats sort of strange to me. I gotta listen though.
Since when do they remix songs? I mean, I love that band, but thats sort of strange to me. I gotta listen though.
Sketch_Turntable
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Just got back from the Portland show. It was pretty fantastic. I believe they just played their entire album (havent heard it all yet, but just assume that).
I am not sure if Lauren is just shy/doesnt have much stage presence yet, or her not really dancing around is just her thing. When the other dude sung his song, he was feeling it and dancing and the crowd seemed to feed off of that and really get into it.
The light arrows they had were pretty cool!
The xxyyxx guy who opened was also pretty good. Iunno if the crowd was feeling him though as they werent really dancing around or anything, but it was still cool.
I am not sure if Lauren is just shy/doesnt have much stage presence yet, or her not really dancing around is just her thing. When the other dude sung his song, he was feeling it and dancing and the crowd seemed to feed off of that and really get into it.
The light arrows they had were pretty cool!
The xxyyxx guy who opened was also pretty good. Iunno if the crowd was feeling him though as they werent really dancing around or anything, but it was still cool.
XANDER CAGE
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Just saw them live in Portland. They're tight live - almost too tight. The show felt a bit rigid and too close to the studio versions (a risk, I guess, with bands that are at least 50% drum machine/keyboard). Lauren has a fucking incredible live voice but she didn't have much stage presence. It probably doesn't help that the Roseland's sound system is hot garbage.
Anyway yeah, fun show. Can't wait to pick up the album.
Anyway yeah, fun show. Can't wait to pick up the album.
Alcotholic
Banned
I don't see this as a negative. I prefer varied vocals in an album so that the lead singer's voice doesn't feel like it's growing stale.
I haven't heard the album yet, but I liked the guy's singing in "Zvvl".
Looking forward to this. I don't really ever download leaks these days since I just stream via rdio once stuff is released, so I've got a few more weeks to go, but I first heard them last year and was impressed and what they've released subsequently has been very good.
I'm shocked/amazed they're playing Stubb's already though. That's a major venue.
Edit: Cool, I was able to buy 2 tickets to the show at Stubb's via the link in the OP. Thanks Alex!
I'm shocked/amazed they're playing Stubb's already though. That's a major venue.
Edit: Cool, I was able to buy 2 tickets to the show at Stubb's via the link in the OP. Thanks Alex!
Sirpopopop
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I actually like Gun.
OfWhiteSkinOnRedLeather
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Not bad, a little too poppy for me though, which is something I'm usually OK with since it's sythpop. Lead singer is ridiculously cute though.
Purity Ring, Charli XCX, AlunaGeorge, Mr. Little Jeans, possibly Glass Candy/Chromatics/italians do it better artists in general
EDIT: oh also MNDR but especially Blue Hawaii. Listen to Blue Hawaii.
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