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Radiohead
26-02-2008, 14:13
They've done it again then - another BRILLIANT album.
I've read that this may be their last, so enjoy them while they're around.
Mr Majestik
26-02-2008, 14:17
Last 'proper' physical CD. (Although there's a B sides album on the way.)
Then it's download ep's and singles.
(Although there's a B sides album on the way.)
That's good news - 'Lucky With Disease' was one of their finest songs but inexplicably not an album track...
Kirs-tea
26-02-2008, 15:09
I love Elbow. I like the new single - heard it on 6Music at the weekend.
kohoutec
26-02-2008, 18:18
It is bloody gorgeous, especially loving "Weather to Fly" at the moment.
Very impressed with the performance on the J Ross show last week. Looking forward to a tour at some point
Mr Majestik
26-02-2008, 19:41
Very impressed with the performance on the J Ross show last week. Looking forward to a tour at some point
Touring in a couple of weeks. (Strokes tickets)
Touring in a couple of weeks. (Strokes tickets)
Thanks for reminding me that I really must get tickets for the Leeds gig.
Touring in a couple of weeks. (Strokes tickets)
They normally play Norwich :(
Shame - maybe next time
Last 'proper' physical CD. (Although there's a B sides album on the way.)
Then it's download ep's and singles.
That would be really, really irritating.
the_edge30
28-02-2008, 11:53
How good is it to have these chaps back and what a great album.
Cant wait to see them at the Octagon in Sheffield :)
Rachel_M
01-03-2008, 22:26
Got my tickets for the Octagon :thumbs:
What a great album! :notworthy
Mr Majestik
02-03-2008, 09:48
Any boby got any idea about what's so special about the special edition of the CD? And will it be worth the extra £4.
I didn't really get on with Leaders of the Free World, I found it a bit maudlin with a couple of exceptions... is this more of the same?
Mr Majestik
02-03-2008, 18:27
I didn't really get on with Leaders of the Free World, I found it a bit maudlin with a couple of exceptions... is this more of the same?
Have you heard the previous two albums? Maudlin is what Elbow excel at.(But in a good way)
I'll take that as a yes :D
Kirs-tea
03-03-2008, 08:48
I think this new album is very good, but then again I like everything else Elbow have done anyway! 'Asleep in the Back' is still my favourite though.
I'll take that as a yes :D
I'm enjoying it so far, but its fair to say its not going to win over many new fans ;)
Radiohead
07-03-2008, 12:30
A solid 9/10 (http://www.drownedinsound.com/articles/3020189) over at DiS
"It’s an easy phrase to utter, but Elbow are one of the finest bands in the world right now."
Can't argue with that.
Jazzatola
20-03-2008, 11:17
I picked this up on Monday. I've never heard Elbow until now and on first impressions they sounded a bit like Coldplay to me. Not a good thing really. But the more I listen to it, it starts to remind me more of bands like Talk Talk. Seems like there's a lot going on under the surface. Could be a grower.
I take it this is typical for them?
Mr Majestik
20-03-2008, 12:22
I take it this is typical for them?
Yup.
A million times better than the Coldplays and Snow Patrols of the world.
Rachel_M
20-03-2008, 13:54
Any boby got any idea about what's so special about the special edition of the CD? And will it be worth the extra £4.
Any thoughts on whether the special edition is worth getting?
Radiohead
20-03-2008, 14:20
No - it's just some extra artwork. There is an additional track but that's also on the standard version.
Mr Majestik
20-03-2008, 15:10
No - it's just some extra artwork. There is an additional track but that's also on the standard version.
That's a bit poor. There was a very good DVD with the last one.
Radiohead
20-03-2008, 16:05
I thought so - I was all set to buy it until I found out.
bazkeane82
24-03-2008, 01:37
I'm shocked to hear that their song 'Grounds For Divorce' was by them , been hearing that song played everyday at work on radio 1 and just assumed it was by Gnarls Barkley. It's very upbeat and doesn't sound like Elbow's previous songs.
Funny story about Elbow, I bought their first Ep on CD and the songs on there were very catchy rock pop oriented, which i thought was great, so i decided to check them out Live but was shocked to hear them sound a lot different from the Ep which was more like Doves/Coldplay. Turns out the Ep I had was by a band called Tahiti 80 and somehow their album got onto Elbow's Ep. I wrote to the record company and they replied saying they would replace my Cd with the proper one so i sent it off to them but never received my replacement :(
I've pulled the lead singer's cousin:)
Is she fat and beardy too?
Is she fat and beardy too?
Who mentioned "she" ;)
family man
25-03-2008, 17:32
Have listened to this album for the first time today and it is superb! Havent really heard anythign about these guys but am blown away so far.
Reminding me a little of of Peter Gabriel of old which for me is no bad thing!!
Not sure if my CD is dodgy or if this is some new type of copy protection but I can't seem to rip it to my PC. The first track is essentially the whole album and the second track comes up as 1500 min long or something and thereafter the rest are fine...:?:
Does anyone have any ideas?
UPDATE: The problem seems to be the first cda file has a track length of 49:58 and the second one has a length of 15906:37:06 in its properties but it won't let me edit this to tell it how long these tracks should last. I might send this back to Play...
Mine ripped perfectly so it sounds like you have a duff disc
I got this last weekend and have been listening to it all week .Absoultely fantastic stuff. The Fix is my fave track at the moment.
It may get pushed off my stereo for a while though as I;ve just picked up the new Sun Kil Moon album.
Radiohead
04-04-2008, 13:57
It may get pushed off my stereo for a while though as I;ve just picked up the new Sun Kil Moon album.
:eek: Didn't even know there was one coming out.
Ta for that.
:eek: Didn't even know there was one coming out.
Ta for that.
It came out on Monday and I picked up the 2 disc version for £9.99 from HMV.
Radiohead
04-04-2008, 14:02
As I will be doing on Sunday :)
Been listening to this constantly since it's release and I think I'll be hard pushed to find another album to top my "best of 2008" at the end of the year. Bones of you is just outstanding.
Mr Majestik
06-04-2008, 22:31
Just back from the Leeds gig - They were absolutely brilliant and Richard Hawley turned up to do the Fix as well!
If you've got tickets for any of the other dates then your in for a treat.
I like "The Fix" but it's not much more than The Associates by numbers!
Jazzatola
07-04-2008, 09:40
This album is a real grower and I find myself listening to it more and more lately. I love Grounds For Divorce.
Kirs-tea
07-04-2008, 11:13
Grounds for Divorce is definitely my favourite track on the album and I also love The Fix with Richard Hawley on it.
robbie99
10-04-2008, 20:15
I got this last weekend and have been listening to it all week .Absoultely fantastic stuff. The Fix is my fave track at the moment.
It may get pushed off my stereo for a while though as I;ve just picked up the new Sun Kil Moon album.
I bought the Sun Kill Moon album as a bit of a blind purchase from this thread and its stunning. So thanks!
Seriously THE best album of the year so far. They just know how to produce music don't they. Mate was telling me that they did it all on their own, no producer or fancy rubbish just them being sure about what they do best. Truly outstanding album.
Jazzatola
20-08-2008, 11:26
This is still may favourite so far this year. Not sure anything is going to top it.
Another vote for a.o.t.y so far...
Fever Dawg
10-10-2008, 19:32
Still think I'm missing something with these guys. I really don't understand the critical acclaim they receive.
Just seems a bit droney, one-paced and insipid to me. :shrug:
You heard this album ? found earlier work (esp first album) monotonous, but this album is my favourite of all of them
Heard this a couple of weeks ago, very monotonous
give it a few listens...Its not an album you can judge on one play
petetavener
27-10-2008, 22:44
Not sure if my CD is dodgy or if this is some new type of copy protection but I can't seem to rip it to my PC. The first track is essentially the whole album and the second track comes up as 1500 min long or something and thereafter the rest are fine...:?:
Does anyone have any ideas?
UPDATE: The problem seems to be the first cda file has a track length of 49:58 and the second one has a length of 15906:37:06 in its properties but it won't let me edit this to tell it how long these tracks should last. I might send this back to Play...
I have exactly the same problem, 1st 2 tracks won't rip, and have the same bizarre lengths! I've spent all evening trying to fix this and will now take the CD back and try HMV. Fantastic album, I've now bought all their others on the basis of this one. I'm working in Manchester at the moment and am so much more acclimatised. Wish I had tickets...
kohoutec
01-02-2009, 13:52
Elbow did a performance of this with BBC orchestra and choir on Radio 2 last night, its on iPlayer, just started listening to it and it's rather lovely.
It's also on the red button until the 7th. Might sound a cliche but Day Like This is just about as perfect a song and performance as you'll ever see and hear.
kohoutec
01-02-2009, 14:09
Grounds for Divorce sounded stunning with the orchestra :eek:
downhillbiker
01-02-2009, 14:20
They were phenomenal at Connect last year. Really enjoying this orchestral stuff, listening to it on Iplayer right now...
EDIT: Agree with the above, Grounds for Divorce, with the orchestra, is nothing short of EPIC, as is Loneliness of a Tower Crane Driver
Jazzatola
01-02-2009, 16:38
Just ordered a CD copy of the concert from www.elbow.co.uk. £20 for the box set, shipping in March.
kohoutec
01-02-2009, 16:40
Just ordered a CD copy of the concert from www.elbow.com. £20 for the box set, shipping in March.
Think you meant co.uk ;) but thanks for mentioning it, will be getting a copy of it myself. Just watched the TV performance twice straight through, it's sublime.
kohoutec
01-02-2009, 18:43
Blimey, didn't even realise their tour hit Plymouth, just booked some tickets and am now rather excited
36Degrees
01-02-2009, 18:43
Ta for the heads up.
Not so ta for the letting me know the CD/DVD is available on www.elbow.co.uk - that's the 5th CD I've bought in the past week.
Red button Virgin has no sound for this :(
All the other interactive stuff is fine, just Elbow has no sound, get the occasional split second of something, then silence again.
kohoutec
02-02-2009, 07:48
Red button Virgin has no sound for this :(
All the other interactive stuff is fine, just Elbow has no sound, get the occasional split second of something, then silence again.
I'm with Virgin and it was fine for me yesterday afternoon :?:
Jazzatola
02-02-2009, 11:01
Think you meant co.uk ;)Yep, sorry about that. Corrected it now...
I'm with Virgin and it was fine for me yesterday afternoon :?:
Rebooted the box, reconnected stuff and still wouldn't work, strange that it was just Elbow though.
Hoping it was just an issue for me at that time, will try again this evening.
edit - Same problem, checked with a friend up the road and they have no sound either. V+ HDMI to LCD. Will give Virgin a bell in the morning, maybe an area fault.
kohoutec
02-02-2009, 20:27
Rebooted the box, reconnected stuff and still wouldn't work, strange that it was just Elbow though.
Hoping it was just an issue for me at that time, will try again this evening.
edit - Same problem, checked with a friend up the road and they have no sound either. V+ HDMI to LCD. Will give Virgin a bell in the morning, maybe an area fault.
Somebody on another forum was having the same problem but don't know if they're with Virgin. Mines still OK but just got the standard silver box with Scart connections. Hope you get it sorted soon as it's a must watch.
shhmikes
04-02-2009, 11:37
Rebooted the box, reconnected stuff and still wouldn't work, strange that it was just Elbow though.
Hoping it was just an issue for me at that time, will try again this evening.
edit - Same problem, checked with a friend up the road and they have no sound either. V+ HDMI to LCD. Will give Virgin a bell in the morning, maybe an area fault.
Hi Francis,
my contact at Virgin tells me this is a current bug with some Virgin+ set top boxes, in that some interactive services lose their audio completely or intermittently.
I have logged a complaint with them.
Did you call them the complain? If not then ring the Virgin call centre on 0845 454 1111 or http://www.virginmedia.com/customers/contact/service-fault.php. Let me know if you get a reference number. The more people who ring the more chance they'll fix it.
shhmikes
shhmikes
04-02-2009, 11:38
Somebody on another forum was having the same problem but don't know if they're with Virgin. Mines still OK but just got the standard silver box with Scart connections. Hope you get it sorted soon as it's a must watch.
Hi kohoutec, do you remember what other forum you saw this on?
shhmikes
Just decided to go for the box set. Just FYI it was £21-22 inc P&P. Should be worth every penny :thumbs:
I bought their first cd years back, and couldn't get into it.
Just bought SSK today, I'm quite underwhelmed but will persevere.
Despite my opinion, I'm glad a band with a, let's say, less than commercial sound like theirs is getting some widespread success.
I'd agree re the first album. Tried a few times to get into it, but struggle. Think SSK is a corker though
kohoutec
04-02-2009, 21:48
Hi kohoutec, do you remember what other forum you saw this on?
shhmikes
Yep it was on eFestivals (http://www.efestivals.co.uk/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=113726&view=findpost&p=2597013) <-- that's a link to the post
kohoutec
04-02-2009, 21:52
I'd agree re the first album. Tried a few times to get into it, but struggle. Think SSK is a corker though
I adore all the albums but think A Cast of Thousands is my favourite.
36Degrees
02-03-2009, 20:59
HMV (http://www.thedvdforums.com/affiliatelink.php?localaffiliateid=10) have that Live at Abbey Road CD/DVD for £15.99.... only £5 cheaper than buying direct... who'd have thought huh.
Buggar - not only the price but I'd assumed it was exclusive to their site. Stilla few weeks to wait though (30/30 :(
Nicely timed post BTW - The email landed just as I was playing their version of "Running to Stand still" which I'm rather enjoying :thumbs:
Tony Ferrino
02-03-2009, 22:37
The price isn't the only problem. I just went to cancel my order from the website, and after tracing the company back from the confirmation email, it turns out they went into administration on 26th Feb.
http://www.trinitystreetdirect.com/
Aarrgh. I'll fire an email off and see what comes of it.
Only got hold of SSK a couple of weeks back and am very impressed with it. The last time I remember being this impressed with a band was Radiohead.
The price isn't the only problem. I just went to cancel my order from the website, and after tracing the company back from the confirmation email, it turns out they went into administration on 26th Feb.
http://www.trinitystreetdirect.com/
Aarrgh. I'll fire an email off and see what comes of it.
Oh great - If it doesnt come through I'll see what the CC company do. Cheers for info
36Degrees
02-03-2009, 23:21
From Elbow site :
We have been notified that Trinity Street, the providers of the official
elbow online store have ceased trading.
We are currently investigating any outstanding purchases/ pre-orders
and will ensure these are honoured.
This may take a little time so if you have made an order that you have
not yet received, please do bear with us.
Doh, guess it was funded by Worldpay, they may or may not be good in the event of Administration !! They should have gone through hmv in the first place boo
mentioned to a mate of mine this morning who said he'd received an email from Elbow to that effect a few weeks ago (I didnt for some reason). Also said they were coming through HMV, so will be interesting what price they charge
CiderMyth
08-03-2009, 13:11
mentioned to a mate of mine this morning who said he'd received an email from Elbow to that effect a few weeks ago (I didnt for some reason). Also said they were coming through HMV, so will be interesting what price they charge
I got an email yesterday about the boxset, having ordered direct. The text reads:
For those of you who ordered the boxset via the original Trinity Street pre-order, your orders will be dispatched as normal on the release date of 30th March.
The original Trinity Street pre-orders are now being handled by another party - not HMV - so please do not direct any inquiries about these original orders to HMV.
We apologise for any inconvience but we assure all Elbow fans that their orders will be fulfilled as originally planned. Thanks for bearing with us.
I've just checked HMV and they're now listing the box set at £19.95...
Island Swing
09-03-2009, 14:56
was this not meant to be only available via the website? meh.
Mattie F
10-03-2009, 22:34
Saw them live in Llandudno last night - really good gig - great sound, great live voice and good banter from the big man.
kohoutec
12-03-2009, 11:38
Pretty much sums up Plymouth as well. Best sound I've heard at a gig in ages. Which was ruined by the couple behind us talking and laughing constantly through every song :(
Uncle Stewie
31-03-2009, 12:12
My Box set turned up this morning. I was a little worried when I heared about Trinity Street going into administration but it looks like everything has been sorted out. Nice fold open box with the cd and dvd in card slip cases, a few photos and a booklet which mainly contains even more photos. I've not had a chance to play the cd/dvd yet though.
spida1998
31-03-2009, 12:39
Anybody get tickets for the shows at the Bridgewater Hall with the Halle orchestra? Managed to bag 2 front row seats when they first went on sale, well chuffed.
Anybody get tickets for the shows at the Bridgewater Hall with the Halle orchestra? Managed to bag 2 front row seats when they first went on sale, well chuffed.
Sadly I found out about it too late. I went with Kraftwerk at the Velodrome instead
Just finished watching DVD. Very enjoyable but could do with some extras :thumbs:
Uncle Stewie
01-04-2009, 02:54
I know it's been said before, and I did watch the red button concert at the time and thought it was superb, but I'm currently listening to the CD version of Grounds for Divorce from the boxset with my headphones. The way it builds up to the orchestra towards the end of the song is simply jaw dropping! The rest is pretty damn good too :notworthy
Got this yesterday too and I am absoulutely loving this cd..the choral arrangments on 'one day like this' are brilliant and the rest is stunning too.
Anybody get tickets for the shows at the Bridgewater Hall with the Halle orchestra?I had no idea this was planned :( When did the tickets go on sale?
spida1998
02-04-2009, 13:09
19th March - part of the Manchester International Festival.
Gutted. Tickets seem to be going for sill money on eBay as usual. I'll have to console myself with the abbey road live album - hopefully it will be waiting for me at home.
I am absoulutely loving this cd..the choral arrangments on 'one day like this' are brilliantCouldn't agree more - The Loneliness Of A Tower Crane Driver also has an amazing choral section.
spida1998
07-07-2009, 08:55
More tickets on sale for Halle orchestra shows at Bridgewater Hall.....Quaytickets.com
Uncle Stewie
08-11-2009, 00:20
For those of you who didn't buy the Live at Abbey Road cd/dvd when it was released in March, it looks like Amazon (http://www.thedvdforums.com/affiliatelink.php?localaffiliateid=8&url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002S2EFH2/thedvdforums-21) will be selling it from Nov. 16th. A bit cheaper than the £20 I paid for it!
This has been one of my best music purchases this year and I still play the cd regularly.
For those of you who didn't buy the Live at Abbey Road cd/dvd when it was released in March, it looks like Amazon (http://www.thedvdforums.com/affiliatelink.php?localaffiliateid=8&url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002S2EFH2/thedvdforums-21) will be selling it from Nov. 16th. A bit cheaper than the £20 I paid for it!
This has been one of my best music purchases this year and I still play the cd regularly.
Same here. Worth the £20 at the time but thought I'd pay a premium as it was meant to be a 'limited edition'....
Uncle Stewie
08-11-2009, 15:12
Same here. Worth the £20 at the time but thought I'd pay a premium as it was meant to be a 'limited edition'....
I'll be surprised if it's the same packaging and contents as the 'limited edition' for the price they are selling it for from next week.
eye__writ
11-11-2009, 10:35
Cheers for the heads-up. :thumbs:
Partying with Guy Garvey a couple of months ago...
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p143/MrSpeed_photos/Elbow.jpg
Have to say that the whole band are really nice guys :notworthy:thumbs:
Toxic Girl
11-11-2009, 11:19
Partying with Guy Garvey a couple of months ago...
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p143/MrSpeed_photos/Elbow.jpg
Have to say that the whole band are really nice guys :notworthy:thumbs:
Oh I am unbelieveably jealous. *sigh*
Mr Majestik
11-11-2009, 11:22
I stood next to Guy Garvey at a Urinal during a Radiohead gig once.
You'll be pleased to know i didn't take pictures. :)
I stood next to Guy Garvey at a Urinal during a Radiohead gig once.
You'll be pleased to know i didn't take pictures. :)
:lol::lol::lol::lol:
Uncle Stewie
15-11-2009, 22:35
A bit of a short notice heads up but Elbow are on The South Bank Show in about 15 minutes.
Mr Majestik
21-09-2010, 12:30
Elbow are back.
Well in March next year. Full tour's been announced. There playing just about every arena venue in the country.
Looks like the days of me going top see them live are now gone then. :(
Same here. No surprise and I don't really blame them but really. Suspect they will add a post-festival season theatre tour.
Island Swing
21-09-2010, 16:06
sadly they've just outgrown the small venues.
Certainly wont be going to the likes of the O2 to see them. Shame :(
Only chance is if they do a few warm up gigs I guess
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