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03-04-2005, 08:21 PM | #1 |
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Turin Brakes
Hey, has anyone heard of a band called Turin Brakes? They're bloody amazing! They and Damien are in a league of their own me thinks. I think their website is
www.turinbrakes.com (original! lol) Seriously though, there's 2 of em and they're great. 2 albums produced so far: The Optomist LP and Ether Song. Both are class records. I'm pretty sure you can listen to their music on the site. If so listen to PAINKILLER - one of their best records in my opinion, and the one that got me hooked! Seriously that song is amazing. 'Long Distance'. 'Ether Song', 'Feeling Oblivion' and 'Mind Over Money' other good uns; although they are one of those groups who produce albums where every single track is amazing! Fantastic songwriting skills too....sorry to go on. Just wanted to see if there were any fellow fans out there...if not, try 'em and let me know what ya think! Other stuff I like is the usual....Bloc Party, The Killers, Placebo, Coldplay, Fightstar and a dude called Steve Elliott. He's another story tho.... (steve elliott!) Edit: hey guys, i figured I might as well be really practical and just post direct links to TB videos (which are as good as the songs!!). nb: these are broadband windows media: Painkiller Video Long Distance Video Mind Over Money Video Average Man Video 5 Mile (These Are The Days) 72 Video Underdog (Save me) Last edited by hannahjane; 03-04-2005 at 08:38 PM. |
03-05-2005, 12:30 PM | #2 |
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It's interesting that Painkiller is not well liked amongst the TB community; I can understand that the lyrics are I suppose, not as 'deep'. But the guitar riff I think is, although tres simple, damn catchy and really upbeat! Its a good song to bop along too, I suppose its a bit of light relief to what others would describe as their more 'depressing' stuff. I like it anyhow. Would bloody to see em live though. Where they really great as I'd expect them to be? Can't wait for JackInABox....
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03-05-2005, 12:38 PM | #3 |
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I've only really listened to "Underdog (Save Me)" courtesy of the second volume of "Acoustic" (Can i really call it that?) I have "The Optomist LP" but haven't really listened to it. I'll give it a go!
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03-05-2005, 12:56 PM | #4 |
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Good, good! I'm sure you'll enjoy it!
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03-05-2005, 06:16 PM | #5 |
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I saw them at Witnness '03- to be honest i thought htey were pretty boring -i was pretty wrecked at this stage tho- and i had to sit down on the tarmac i was so tired. lol But I'msure if i heard them again they wouldn't be that bad
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03-05-2005, 10:37 PM | #6 |
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Wow...it's been a while I heard/saw those. I liked their first album.
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03-06-2005, 12:57 AM | #7 |
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Yeah a lot of people seem to like The Optomist better than Ether Song - I personally like 'em both so tis all good. But apparently the second one's a lot less upbeat, but I wouldn't say that all - as Rosey said before she thinks 'Painkiller' is quite poppy, so I dunno...each to their own. But yeah, I agree Angela, The Optomist is great! lol. Glad you enjoyed the linked videos!
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03-06-2005, 06:06 PM | #8 |
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I just think the first one will stand the test of time much better. Let's discuss this in 10 years.
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03-06-2005, 06:28 PM | #9 |
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^just thought you meant: let's discuss that for 10 years
loooong discussion, i thought...
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03-06-2005, 07:13 PM | #11 |
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turin is awesome i have like 20 songs of his on my ipod
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03-07-2005, 05:18 PM | #12 |
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as have I my ipod friend! In fact my lil pod is consumed by bout 60 damo songs and bout half of that TB!! Add to those Steve Elliott, KT Tunstall, FC Kahuna, Josh Ritter, Billy Talent etc....my friends have absolutely NO idea who any of them are!!! Makes me laugh! Why is it that non-mainstream music is always the best, eh?
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03-07-2005, 09:13 PM | #13 |
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my ipod is the same ... everyone is always asking me what im listening to .. i say turin ... they say huh? i say sondre lerche they say huh ... and then im like nevermind .... lol i have maybe 40 damo songs ... so your up on me there !!@!
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03-08-2005, 05:47 PM | #14 |
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Hey, well you see....and mine don't even include the ones off O!! But I say we should toast each other on our unique music taste (ie. we actually like good stuff!)
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03-08-2005, 05:53 PM | #15 |
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im with ya ... cheers to ya hannah
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03-08-2005, 08:07 PM | #16 |
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[quote= I have "The Optomist LP" but haven't really listened to it. I'll give it a go![/QUOTE]
OH God! if you have it listen to it! It's a brilliant album!! SO SO GOOD! i love the first 5 or so songs! SO much! It's great!
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03-08-2005, 09:01 PM | #17 |
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Hehehe, I thought this was a 2 year old thread or something!
Love TB!!
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03-09-2005, 04:03 PM | #18 | |
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03-09-2005, 05:04 PM | #19 |
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maybe an orchestra ??! ?
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03-10-2005, 01:44 AM | #20 |
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there a brilliant band i got the album the optimist lp about two and a half years ago and it was awesome the follow up wasn't as good but they are wicked live, theres two of them there from scotland i think
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03-10-2005, 05:54 PM | #21 |
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Their origin is interesting, coz I was never sure about their nationality! I'm chuffed to find out their British tho....makes me feel all proud
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