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Post by mimmihopps on Sept 19, 2010 4:54:01 GMT -5
They're not a new band, they've already released a couple of albums, but I just got into them recently with their latest album.
The single from this album "The Great Escape" is a brilliant tune.
I just can't get enough of listening to this song.
They're going to support Weller on his upcoming Northern UK/Ireland dates.
Anyone on here llikes them too?
PS: I'm not waiting for a post like "ah, another indie band". Thanks.
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Post by sword on Sept 19, 2010 5:55:33 GMT -5
Yes i agree. A good band. I've seen them this year. But i can't remember where? Was it in Amsterdam? Or maybe they supported Ocean Colour Scene? Can't remember.
I'm watching Paul Weller in Manchester later this year. It would be great if The Rifles are supporting.
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Post by barnafin95 on Sept 19, 2010 5:57:15 GMT -5
Theyre alright, found their album (The Great Escape) cheap on iTunes a while back. Science in Violence, the Great Escape and Fall to Sorrow are all great songs but the rest of the album aint great. I knew they had another album before that but have never found it anywhere. I might be seeing Weller in December and wouldn't mind seeing them  |
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Post by mimmihopps on Sept 19, 2010 5:59:08 GMT -5
Yes i agree. A good band. I've seen them this year. But i can't remember where? Was it in Amsterdam? Or maybe they supported Ocean Colour Scene? Can't remember. I'm watching Paul Weller in Manchester later this year. It would be great if The Rifles are supporting. It was The Lines you've seen in Amsterdam, but not The Rifles.  Yes, The Rifles are supporting Weller in Manchester, Newcastle and Dublin. I envy you cos you'll also see The Moons supporting OCS next month. |
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Post by barnafin95 on Sept 19, 2010 7:23:04 GMT -5
I saw the Moons supporting OCS in February, great band have just been listening to the Great Escape thanks to this thread, is pretty good actually. As well as the songs I mentioned earlier, Lazy Bones (Konk version) is really good, think its an iTunes bonus track though  |
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Post by mimmihopps on Sept 20, 2010 2:06:35 GMT -5
^ barnafin95, you must know who is Andy Crofts then.  A very talented young man. I think The Moons sounds quite similar to the OCS. A very good band. I'd love to recommend you an another great band, who's supported Weller earlier this year (5 nights at Royal Albert Hall in May) - Erland and The Carnival. I've seen them in Paradiso in April and bought their debut album. Fantastic band and not many people know that the guitarist of the band is Simon Tong. |
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Post by RnRstar on Sept 20, 2010 6:41:17 GMT -5
Hmm keen to check these guys out.
Which to grab first, No Love Lost or Great Escape?
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Post by mimmihopps on Sept 20, 2010 8:19:14 GMT -5
^ I haven't heard "No Love Lost" yet, so I can't tell you. I'm sorry.
All I can tell you is that the title track of "Great Escape" really got me. Great tune.
Also one of their early songs "Repeated Offender" is a nice tune.
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Post by craigfairlie on Sept 20, 2010 10:55:28 GMT -5
Mimi,You HAVE To listen to No Love Lost. It's got 'Peace And Quiet' on it.Fantastic,Fantastic song.Probably my favourite rifles song.
Really big fan of them,First heard them on Soccer AM years and years ago.
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Post by barnafin95 on Sept 20, 2010 14:52:58 GMT -5
^ barnafin95, you must know who is Andy Crofts then. A very talented young man. I think The Moons sounds quite similar to the OCS. A very good band. I'd love to recommend you an another great band, who's supported Weller earlier this year (5 nights at Royal Albert Hall in May) - Erland and The Carnival. I've seen them in Paradiso in April and bought their debut album. Fantastic band and not many people know that the guitarist of the band is Simon Tong. Yeah, he's in Wellers live band and looks kinda like Gem ;D Will have to check em out, really like the two albums I've heard where Simon Tong is a member of the band (Urban Hymns by the Verve and True Skies by the Shining). Cheers for the recommendation. Also, I've never seen a copy of 'No Love Lost' new or for less than 20 quid preowned  and its not on iTunes or Amazon mp3. Anyone know where to find it? Cheers |
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Post by mimmihopps on Sept 21, 2010 2:04:51 GMT -5
Thanks for the good advice, craig. I'm going to get "No Love Lost" (I thought they've covered Joy Division song when I first read this title, lol). barnafin95, don't they have that album at HMV or Recordstore.uk? and, yes, I thought Gem joined Weller when I saw Andy Crofts at Jools Holland for the first time. ;D |
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Post by barnafin95 on Sept 21, 2010 15:32:56 GMT -5
I only looked at amazon (they don't have it new, only pre-owned for 20 quid) and iTunes. Doubt HMV would have it but will check recordstore cheers |
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Post by Cast on Sept 21, 2010 17:14:20 GMT -5
a great band. i love both albums. Should be a lot more popular than they are. Out in The Past is such a great song.
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Post by mimmihopps on Sept 22, 2010 4:17:33 GMT -5
barnafin95, I've looked at Rough Trade website. They do have "Great Escape", but not "No Love Lost". If there's any rough trade store in your area, you can still have a look of it.
I love Rough Trade. I always go to their store when I'm in London.
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Post by Cast on Sept 24, 2010 1:41:00 GMT -5
sorry i was too lazy to look up a weller topic but hey these guys opened for him so its kinda relate able haha. I was watching futurama and saw paul wellers head in the head jar musuem. awesome stuff!  |
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Post by mimmihopps on Sept 24, 2010 7:36:10 GMT -5
Head jar museum...
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Post by paranoidandroid on Sept 24, 2010 8:58:33 GMT -5
good band, seen them twice.
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and its not on iTunes or Amazon mp3. Anyone know where to find it? Cheers
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