[direwolf74]

Has anybody heard of these guys? All I know about them is that they're from Brooklyn and their new album is getting rave reviews. I saw it at Future Shop yesterday and I contemplated making a blind purchase and picking it up, but I'd like to hear some more reviews first.

[Spycouple]

Do it.

Not all their stuff works, but these guys are really going in some interesting directions. Saw their set at Coachella and it was one of the highlights despite the sound issues going on with their monitors.

When the only white guy in a rock n' roll band (who looks like David J from Love & Rockets, btw) is laying down the beat box vocal effects, you've probably got some crazy stuff taking place, i.e. who cares who's doing what in this band, as long as it's getting done.

I would probably start with their Desperate Youth... album first, as a primer for the new one.

-jf

[direwolf74]

I would probably start with their Desperate Youth... album first, as a primer for the new one.

I was thinking about doing that as well, but from what I've read, their new one is a more accomplished album and a little more accessible for someone who isn't familiar with their music. Aw hell, maybe I'll just buy both.

[Stephen Dame]

They were on Letterman last week and blew Dave away. I tend to trust Dave's judgement, seeing as how the Foo's are his favourite band and he see's 85 of the top acts each year. It was the first time I'd seen them and I was digging it a whole lot too.

[direwolf74]

So I took the plunge and picked up "Return to Cookie Mountain" at HMV yesterday. I'm not sure what to think of it yet. It's incredibly unique. The music is very layered and there's a lot of crazy production techniques going on, but I've also noticed plenty of hooks and melodies in there as well. I'm really gonna have to absorb this thing and let it grow on me. My initial reaction reminded me of the first time I heard the Rheostatics or Radiohead's "Kid A", where you kind of do a double-take and say "what the hell is this??"

[Spycouple]

So I took the plunge and picked up "Return to Cookie Mountain" at HMV yesterday. I'm not sure what to think of it yet. It's incredibly unique. The music is very layered and there's a lot of crazy production techniques going on, but I've also noticed plenty of hooks and melodies in there as well. I'm really gonna have to absorb this thing and let it grow on me. My initial reaction reminded me of the first time I heard the Rheostatics or Radiohead's "Kid A", where you kind of do a double-take and say "what the hell is this??"

Yeah, I'm have a similar response to it, which I believe is a good thing. And the guy who gave me the CD had it for months already (released a while ago in Europe) and he described in similar terms.

I read somewhere a reviewer describing the singer's voice as "channeling Peter Gabriel", which I thought was interesting, and made me listen to it all over again.

[Gunn]

This band is one of those rare gems that make me change the way I appreciate and listen to music.

I adore everything this band has ever done. and they are my top recommendation for anyone looking for new music.

love love love

[laliber]

Thanks to folks on the this Forum! It is always great to be alerted to new music, especially stuff that is compared to Kid A. I checked out some clips online, including Letterman and I am heading out to get the CD this afternoon.

[sherpahigh]

I've heard nothing but good things as well and the few songs I've heard on Sirius sound cool. There's a couple great video's on youtube as well.

[sherpahigh]

Wolf Like Me is incredible. hock:

[direwolf74]

Wolf Like Me is incredible. hock:

Agreed! I think that's my favorite song on the album so far.

[Spycouple]

Wolf Like Me is incredible. hock:

Yes.

I also like "Dirty Whirl". Solid #. Great lyrics.

[intothenight]

Good shit