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Originally Posted by Champiness
...Speaking of which, is Travis even reading this any more? It seems like we're doing quite a bit more talking than he is responding. Ah, well. Even if he's left, we could probably sticky this as "fan advice" for all newcomers.
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Hey sorry I'm still here. I definitely bookmarked the thread so I didn't lose it. I've actually been moving the past couple of days and this is the first time I'm checking e-mail, etc in a few days. Let me try to respond to everyone at once....
First of all thank you all very much for your comments. The internet can be a wonderful thing and unbelievably helpful. I'm extremely impressed with everyone's interest in trying to help me out. I went out in search of some expert opinion on the band and I got more than I could’ve hoped for. Thanks.
I think for starters I'm going to try to pick up Beaucoup Fish (sorry Bas_I_am you were outnumbered). It seems like from what you all are saying, a good analogy for this album would be 'The Bends' with RH in terms of accessibility yet different from future material. Sounds like a good place to start.
I like to buy vinyl, yes I’m one of those dorks, if at all possible so I think I'll have to hunt on ebay for that one. CDs are a dying media to me and I just can't stand digital unless I have to. I also want to grab Oblivion With Bells for the simple reason that the record is still currently available. As soon as records sell out they seem to disappear forever and I wouldn't want to miss my opportunity to pick it up. I'm sure I'll be getting others in time.
Yeah I'm pretty confused about the whole 'mk' thing but I saw there's a big write-up on wikipedia about it. Just haven't had the chance to read through it.
JohnnyMetropolis- I don't know if you were/are familiar but a big reason why the crowd was so lame at APW is twofold:
1. New York crowds are just too cool for school. Everyone has to try to be cooler than everyone else. It's pretty stupid. I'm sure when I really like a band I look like a fool but I really don't care (and I even smile too!). For my new UK friends, if you are unfamiliar with the 'NYC hipster' please see this extremely hilarious and sarcastic video here (
). Yes there are people who are like this...It's insane.
2. Girl Talk, probably the most popular band in the NYC area other than RH at the festival, was playing at the first stage as Underworld. Honestly, I was really watching Underworld because I liked The New Pornographers (who played before) and I wanted a good spot for RH. I had wanted to see Girl Talk but there was no way in hell I was going to fight that crowd. After seeing Underworld there and then Girl Talk about two months later I'm really glad I made that decision.
Regardless of the movement Johnny I thought they were sweet and got some great pictures with even better memories.
Mcgorgomagan- I haven't gotten to your track yet but I am currently listening to the whole link. I will get to your track by the end of the night.
On that note I think I’m going to smoke a bowl, continue unpacking and try to read that wiki write-up. I will try to be more prompt with responses.