Just restarting battmuha's thread from the other place. Really loving the 4 song EP. Such an earnestness in their music. They remind me of the Band and Arlo Guthrie among others in parts. Apparently they will be touring nationally in support of Dry the River starting next week plus they are opening for JRoddy in Indy next week!
Houndmouth - Houston Train: UTOPiA Sessions SXSW 2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVuNUtbg_Bo#ws)
Houndmouth - Krampus (Live @ the Irish Exit) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn8hIBVKTjQ#ws)
This EP is awesome. Just so good.
http://www.amazon.com/Houndmouth-EP/dp/B008W132NQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1345819621&sr=8-2&keywords=houndmouth (http://www.amazon.com/Houndmouth-EP/dp/B008W132NQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1345819621&sr=8-2&keywords=houndmouth)
Quote from: kotchishm on Sep 17, 2012, 03:33 PM
This EP is awesome. Just so good.
http://www.amazon.com/Houndmouth-EP/dp/B008W132NQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1345819621&sr=8-2&keywords=houndmouth (http://www.amazon.com/Houndmouth-EP/dp/B008W132NQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1345819621&sr=8-2&keywords=houndmouth)
Yeah it is. I'm contemplating making the trip to DC on Wednesday to check them out. 4 great songs are such a tease.
Quote from: Ruckus on Sep 17, 2012, 10:48 PM
Quote from: kotchishm on Sep 17, 2012, 03:33 PM
This EP is awesome. Just so good.
http://www.amazon.com/Houndmouth-EP/dp/B008W132NQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1345819621&sr=8-2&keywords=houndmouth (http://www.amazon.com/Houndmouth-EP/dp/B008W132NQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1345819621&sr=8-2&keywords=houndmouth)
Yeah it is. I'm contemplating making the trip to DC on Wednesday to check them out. 4 great songs are such a tease.
Damn I wish i would have seen that. I live in Arlington but can't go.
Quote from: kotchishm on Sep 18, 2012, 08:44 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Sep 17, 2012, 10:48 PM
Quote from: kotchishm on Sep 17, 2012, 03:33 PM
This EP is awesome. Just so good.
http://www.amazon.com/Houndmouth-EP/dp/B008W132NQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1345819621&sr=8-2&keywords=houndmouth (http://www.amazon.com/Houndmouth-EP/dp/B008W132NQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1345819621&sr=8-2&keywords=houndmouth)
Yeah it is. I'm contemplating making the trip to DC on Wednesday to check them out. 4 great songs are such a tease.
Damn I wish i would have seen that. I live in Arlington but can't go.
I looked up the band they were opening for and really didn't like them so I decided to forgo the trip. They sounded like a bad Mumford/Fleet Foxes hybrid. So many of those bands now.
I hope Houndmouth gain some traction and I'll be able to catch them down the road.
I can't get over how good this band is.
I like this-a whole lot.
They're playing Lexington & Louisville back-to-back in November, as is Wax Fang. Looking forward to these shows.
I bought the EP today and I just love it. It's just quite beautiful, and that's all anyone needs to know.
I, too, am looking forward to both Waddy.
The EP is great. I bought their 7" yesterday. Cant wait to hear it on my new record set up, but I heard the mixes of their stuff is pretty bad because they did it all themselves without professional equipment. Just what I heard though.
I really like their sound - will have to check them out for sure.
Their show at Headliners in Louisville this past weekend was amazing. It was really so much more exciting than I expected. As the WFPK radio host said, it might be the first time that a local band has completely sold out headliners. They sold out, and released more tickets only hours before the show, and sold out again. Then they were on MTV Cribs and sold out again.
I was really surprised how awesome it was. Their new songs sounded great, too. Stoked on this band once again. There are so many good things going on in Louisville music these days.
Thanks for telling us about it, Eric. I considered driving up for the show, but didn't. Their EP has me captivated.
I had seen a free show of theirs that was in a pretty strange situation in October and wasn't completely blown away, but this was different. This year (like every year), I've seen a ton of shows at headliners. For comparisons purpose, I'll talk about 3. Dr. Dog and Head and the Heart. Both of these bands sold out headliners in a very similar fashion to Houndmouth: at the last second. Also, the crowd excitement and participation at those two shows were extremely similar to Houndmouth. The third show, and possibly the most recent one I've seen there, was Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears. They sold may half the tickets, and there was very little crowd participation.
Now, I know Houndmouth is local (well, from across the river), but it's still pretty amazing that their show was as successful as THATH or Dr. Dogs. Wax Fang has been in the game for years and hasn't been able to do that. (unfortunately)
I refuse to buy this EP, simply because there is not enough music on it. If I buy it, I will listen to those four songs until I run them into the ground. I'll wait for the first LP. These songs are wonderful, they just need to put some more stuff out before I buy into them. I'm the kind of guy who will get absorbed in every musical piece a band puts out and listen to them for weeks on end, but you can't really do that with just a single EP.
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Nov 26, 2012, 03:06 PM
I refuse to buy this EP, simply because there is not enough music on it. If I buy it, I will listen to those four songs until I run them into the ground. I'll wait for the first LP. These songs are wonderful, they just need to put some more stuff out before I buy into them. I the kind of guy who will get absorbed in everything musical piece a band puts out and listen to them for weeks on end, but you can't really do that with just a single EP.
I don't understand this. So you'll give a band your money when they are already established but not when they need it most? I agree the four song EP is a great tease and the full length should be out soon no?
Also really love this EP and can't wait for more. I was sad to miss the Headliner's show b/c I was out of town for Thanksgiving. I caught part of their set at Forecastle and really liked. Looking forward to a full album!!!
I'll jump on this band's wagon! :thumbsup:
Making me wish I would have checked them out at Forecastle!
Anyone know when their full length album is going to drop?
Quote from: Ruckus on Nov 27, 2012, 02:04 PM
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Nov 26, 2012, 03:06 PM
I refuse to buy this EP, simply because there is not enough music on it. If I buy it, I will listen to those four songs until I run them into the ground. I'll wait for the first LP. These songs are wonderful, they just need to put some more stuff out before I buy into them. I the kind of guy who will get absorbed in everything musical piece a band puts out and listen to them for weeks on end, but you can't really do that with just a single EP.
I don't understand this. So you'll give a band your money when they are already established but not when they need it most? I agree the four song EP is a great tease and the full length should be out soon no?
Not quite, I will support them once their first full length LP is released, which is a time they will need my support. If I buy their EP now, I will listen to those four songs too much wishing they had more music out. That in turn, will cause me to run those four songs into the ground where I may not want to listen to them again for a long while. I'd rather have 10 songs to sift through and enjoy each a fair amount. If the LP will be out soon, then I will be buying it and the EP. In the meantime I will keep from buying the EP, because I don't want to burn out on the group. There is just not enough material out yet to really support them. 4 songs, one of which is 2 minutes long (a damn good 2 minutes, but still just 2 minutes), is not enough yet.
I'm not aware of any LP coming out anytime soon guys, just sayin
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Nov 29, 2012, 09:16 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Nov 27, 2012, 02:04 PM
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Nov 26, 2012, 03:06 PM
I refuse to buy this EP, simply because there is not enough music on it. If I buy it, I will listen to those four songs until I run them into the ground. I'll wait for the first LP. These songs are wonderful, they just need to put some more stuff out before I buy into them. I the kind of guy who will get absorbed in everything musical piece a band puts out and listen to them for weeks on end, but you can't really do that with just a single EP.
I don't understand this. So you'll give a band your money when they are already established but not when they need it most? I agree the four song EP is a great tease and the full length should be out soon no?
Not quite, I will support them once their first full length LP is released, which is a time they will need my support. If I buy their EP now, I will listen to those four songs too much wishing they had more music out. That in turn, will cause me to run those four songs into the ground where I may not want to listen to them again for a long while. I'd rather have 10 songs to sift through and enjoy each a fair amount. If the LP will be out soon, then I will be buying it and the EP. In the meantime I will keep from buying the EP, because I don't want to burn out on the group. There is just not enough material out yet to really support them. 4 songs, one of which is 2 minutes long (a damn good 2 minutes, but still just 2 minutes), is not enough yet.
I don't get it :wink:
Quote from: e_wind on Nov 29, 2012, 11:45 AM
I'm not aware of any LP coming out anytime soon guys, just sayin
From http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20121123/SCENE04/311230062/concert-Debut-Album-Tickets?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Home|s&nclick_check=1 (http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20121123/SCENE04/311230062/concert-Debut-Album-Tickets?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CHome%7Cs&nclick_check=1)
"The band signed a deal with England's acclaimed Trade Records after only playing around 20 shows, and is following up an EP release by recording its debut album in Louisville with Kevin Ratterman. The album won't be released until next spring, but you can hear a few new songs Saturday at Headliners Music Hall."
Damn, thanks. Hyped!
I broke down and picked up this EP; their LP better show up within the next year!
They are playing tomorrow night in Indianapolis, too bad it is 21 and up...
Houndmouth seems to be following a similar path to Alabama Shakes although they lack the sheer rock star power of a Brittany Howard type. Still with only a 4 song EP, opening for Grace Potter and DBT and then getting added to Newport. Good for them. Now back it up with a kick ass debut album already. :beer:
Quote from: Ruckus on Feb 08, 2013, 11:17 AM
Houndmouth seems to be following a similar path to Alabama Shakes although they lack the sheer rock star power of a Brittany Howard type. Still with only a 4 song EP, opening for Grace Potter and DBT and then getting added to Newport. Good for them. Now back it up with a kick ass debut album already. :beer:
The members of Houndmouth assured me personally that they would be issuing a full-length LP this year, and that it would, indeed, kick ass.
I recently saw Houndmouth open 5 shows for the Drive-By Truckers. I thought they were terrific each night. I love the EP and look forward to the full-length album.
I saw them open for Grace Potter and the Nocturnals last Saturday and they were great. You can see they all enjoy being on the stage just having fun. Had to laugh when they kept saying they only got two more songs, and then joked that would make a great song title. Hopefully they don't blow up too quick as I would like to see them play a show here in Harrisburg. Looking forward to hearing more from them in the future.
The new Houndmouth album has leaked. It is awesome. I will say that I preferred the versions that were on the EP. This has a little slicker, more produced sound, but I still love this band's music. I can't wait to get this on vinyl. The release date is June 4. Also check out this blurb from Rollingstone.com. (http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/houndmouth-confront-self-doubt-in-on-the-road-song-premiere-20130327)
Yeah, I have played it 4 times and am loving it so far!!!
Anyone know where I can listen to the new LP? I finally listened to the EP last night! My cup of tea.
Is the new LP up for preorder on vinyl yet? I briefly looked around last night but I couldn't come up with anything.
Pre-order here (U.S. orders):
http://shopusa.roughtraderecords.com/from-the-hills-below-the-city/ (http://shopusa.roughtraderecords.com/from-the-hills-below-the-city/)
So all in all I like the new album. Perfect for driving in the spring. I do concur with Fully that it sounds overproduced and at times sounds way too bubble gum and sunshine for me. I'm a huge fan of Matt Myers' songs so Illinois and Ludlow are two of my new faves. Like everything changes mentioned before, wearing out the EP took away some luster from the listening experience. Plus I love the Big Oil Spill and its a shame they cut it.
Looking forward to seeing them next weekend.
Honestly, the "gimmick" is tiresome to me. They're singing like they're Guthrie... over-worked lower class americans, casinos, cigarettes, drugs, johnny-law, etc. They're giving this "cool redneck" persona off in all their lyrics, when the truth is that theyre just some nerds from southern indiana (thats louisville's armpit). they dont have experience in any of the things they sing about, and it makes it entirely unrelatable to me. I like the music fine, and I think I will get over this, but I can't see them making major headway in the future if they make more music past this with the same shit. I realized it in the EP, and am shocked that they continued with it for 8 more songs or whatever
But I don't think the Avetts or Mumford Family came from the dust bowl era to usher in the era of hootenannies. I'm pretty sure Keith Richards and Jimmy Page weren't Mississippi delta cotton pickers either. Loving a type of music and playing it doesn't mean that you have to have lived it to be authentic.as long as there is some universality to it that you can relate to and you're good at it, then in this day it doesn't matter.
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 03, 2013, 01:46 PM
So all in all I like the new album. Perfect for driving in the spring. I do concur with Fully that it sounds overproduced and at times sounds way too bubble gum and sunshine for me. I'm a huge fan of Matt Myers' songs so Illinois and Ludlow are two of my new faves. Like everything changes mentioned before, wearing out the EP took away some luster from the listening experience. Plus I love the Big Oil Spill and its a shame they cut it.
Looking forward to seeing them next weekend.
i spent about 450 miles on the road last week, and listened to this album the entire time. it's one of my favorite releases of the year, and i couldn't agree more, it's perfect driving music.
Quote from: e_wind on Apr 03, 2013, 02:42 PM
Honestly, the "gimmick" is tiresome to me. They're singing like they're Guthrie... over-worked lower class americans, casinos, cigarettes, drugs, johnny-law, etc. They're giving this "cool redneck" persona off in all their lyrics, when the truth is that theyre just some nerds from southern indiana (thats louisville's armpit). they dont have experience in any of the things they sing about, and it makes it entirely unrelatable to me. I like the music fine, and I think I will get over this, but I can't see them making major headway in the future if they make more music past this with the same shit. I realized it in the EP, and am shocked that they continued with it for 8 more songs or whatever
That's some harsh words for where people come from huh? For sake of argument, most song writers don't write all their songs about personal experiences and the 60's folk troubadours were no different. They were story tellers first and foremost. The nature of Houndmouth's lyrics fit more with their sound than singing about ipads, sexting, and loss of privacy. :cheesy:
Now if only Katie would get herself a proper meal
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 03, 2013, 01:46 PM
So all in all I like the new album. Perfect for driving in the spring. I do concur with Fully that it sounds overproduced and at times sounds way too bubble gum and sunshine for me. I'm a huge fan of Matt Myers' songs so Illinois and Ludlow are two of my new faves. Like everything changes mentioned before, wearing out the EP took away some luster from the listening experience. Plus I love the Big Oil Spill and its a shame they cut it.
Looking forward to seeing them next weekend.
Weren't you the one giving me heck about not wanting to pick up the EP so I could avoid that exact scenario you just mentioned from panning out? :tongue:
It's all good though! Waiting for the album release, since I'm to afraid too download it. I'm not looking to grab any unwanted viruses.
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Apr 03, 2013, 11:42 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 03, 2013, 01:46 PM
So all in all I like the new album. Perfect for driving in the spring. I do concur with Fully that it sounds overproduced and at times sounds way too bubble gum and sunshine for me. I'm a huge fan of Matt Myers' songs so Illinois and Ludlow are two of my new faves. Like everything changes mentioned before, wearing out the EP took away some luster from the listening experience. Plus I love the Big Oil Spill and its a shame they cut it.
Looking forward to seeing them next weekend.
Weren't you the one giving me heck about not wanting to pick up the EP so I could avoid that exact scenario you just mentioned from panning out? :tongue:
It's all good though! Waiting for the album release, since I'm to afraid to download it. I'm not looking to grab any unwanted viruses.
I was giving you crap about not supporting a band when it's most important for them. What's the fun of paying for a new Pink Floyd album when you can shuffle a couple of bucks and support in the direction of a band in their infant stages.
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 03, 2013, 11:38 PM
Quote from: e_wind on Apr 03, 2013, 02:42 PM
Honestly, the "gimmick" is tiresome to me. They're singing like they're Guthrie... over-worked lower class americans, casinos, cigarettes, drugs, johnny-law, etc. They're giving this "cool redneck" persona off in all their lyrics, when the truth is that theyre just some nerds from southern indiana (thats louisville's armpit). they dont have experience in any of the things they sing about, and it makes it entirely unrelatable to me. I like the music fine, and I think I will get over this, but I can't see them making major headway in the future if they make more music past this with the same shit. I realized it in the EP, and am shocked that they continued with it for 8 more songs or whatever
That's some harsh words for where people come from huh? For sake of argument, most song writers don't write all their songs about personal experiences and the 60's folk troubadours were no different. They were story tellers first and foremost. The nature of Houndmouth's lyrics fit more with their sound than singing about ipads, sexting, and loss of privacy. :cheesy:
Now if only Katie would get herself a proper meal
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The southern Indiana thing wasn't supposed to be part of the argument. If they were from Louisvillle and I said they were from louisville it wouldn't change anything.
And yes, she needs some meat on those bones. Such a babe either way though.
Quote from: e_wind on Apr 04, 2013, 09:43 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 03, 2013, 11:38 PM
Quote from: e_wind on Apr 03, 2013, 02:42 PM
Honestly, the "gimmick" is tiresome to me. They're singing like they're Guthrie... over-worked lower class americans, casinos, cigarettes, drugs, johnny-law, etc. They're giving this "cool redneck" persona off in all their lyrics, when the truth is that theyre just some nerds from southern indiana (thats louisville's armpit). they dont have experience in any of the things they sing about, and it makes it entirely unrelatable to me. I like the music fine, and I think I will get over this, but I can't see them making major headway in the future if they make more music past this with the same shit. I realized it in the EP, and am shocked that they continued with it for 8 more songs or whatever
That's some harsh words for where people come from huh? For sake of argument, most song writers don't write all their songs about personal experiences and the 60's folk troubadours were no different. They were story tellers first and foremost. The nature of Houndmouth's lyrics fit more with their sound than singing about ipads, sexting, and loss of privacy. :cheesy:
Now if only Katie would get herself a proper meal
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The southern Indiana thing wasn't supposed to be part of the argument. If they were from Louisvillle and I said they were from louisville it wouldn't change anything.
And yes, she needs some meat on those bones. Such a babe either way though.
i know nothing about Houndmouth and i like their music but overall i'm kinda with eric on this one on the 'movement' in general..not because they need to have lived what they sing about but it's some sort of fashion/music trend that's caught on..everyone in brooklyn dresses like they're from the steampunk or the dustbowl era. i thought it was a new england thing, but it's rampant now..it's easier for me to listen to Joe Fletcher or Todd Snider, who I know actually loved and were influenced by old country/folk artists rather than hear bands like the lumineers sing this type of music..
mumford & sons---at least they came out and said, we were university kids who heard 'oh brother where art thou' and were inspired--i like the honesty (not the music so much)..and yeah, even though Bob D basically ripped off Woody Guthrie, he also lived through the 60s and was singing about what he saw around him using woody's style)
i'm just an old lady who's against whatever's 'hip' i guess.. :tongue:
I suppose I like them because they sound like old country to me, and I really like the way their voices sound together. I agree with you Penny that this movement is starting to become tiresome-particularly with all the poseurs who dress like they are straight out of Grapes of Wrath. But I'll also compare it to the hair metal movement and say this folk acoustic rock or whatever it's called is at least musically interesting and not as ridiculous as that era was. Although I'm pretty sure in years to come people will look back and wonder why so many guys were going around dressed like their great grandfathers.
Don't get me wrong, I like the music. I will continue to listen to them and I'm happy to be seeing them soon. The lyricql content is just weak.
I don't listen to Mumford or any of those bands outside the Avetts. They're lyrics are more long-song-ish than woodie Guthrie-ish, though.
Quote from: e_wind on Apr 03, 2013, 02:42 PM
Honestly, the "gimmick" is tiresome to me. They're singing like they're Guthrie... over-worked lower class americans, casinos, cigarettes, drugs, johnny-law, etc. They're giving this "cool redneck" persona off in all their lyrics, when the truth is that theyre just some nerds from southern indiana (thats louisville's armpit). they dont have experience in any of the things they sing about, and it makes it entirely unrelatable to me. I like the music fine, and I think I will get over this, but I can't see them making major headway in the future if they make more music past this with the same shit. I realized it in the EP, and am shocked that they continued with it for 8 more songs or whatever
What exactly soured you on this band eric? Just last October you were saying how you can't get over how great this band is and now you seem pretty critical. What happened between now and then to change your opinion so drastically?
This record or, er... Nothing? I don't know how to answer this because I do legitimately like the band . My love for the EP was only heightened by the few live shows I saw in the last few months. I'm just turned off by the fact that the whole album is totally un-relatable, lyrically-wise. What I love in an artist more than anything is a talented, expressed song-writer (ie tweedy, Jim, Eddie V, Ben Nichols, etc).
To me, the lyrical content that seemed fun in the EP is just tiresome in a full album. I've only listened 1.5 times, and I totally get why it's just as good as the EP, but it's just one complaint I have. It's not gonna turn me off the band. If they do it again in a year, then maybe it will turn me off the band
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 03, 2013, 11:44 PM
Quote from: EverythingChanges on Apr 03, 2013, 11:42 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 03, 2013, 01:46 PM
So all in all I like the new album. Perfect for driving in the spring. I do concur with Fully that it sounds overproduced and at times sounds way too bubble gum and sunshine for me. I'm a huge fan of Matt Myers' songs so Illinois and Ludlow are two of my new faves. Like everything changes mentioned before, wearing out the EP took away some luster from the listening experience. Plus I love the Big Oil Spill and its a shame they cut it.
Looking forward to seeing them next weekend.
Weren't you the one giving me heck about not wanting to pick up the EP so I could avoid that exact scenario you just mentioned from panning out? :tongue:
It's all good though! Waiting for the album release, since I'm to afraid to download it. I'm not looking to grab any unwanted viruses.
I was giving you crap about not supporting a band when it's most important for them. What's the fun of paying for a new Pink Floyd album when you can shuffle a couple of bucks and support in the direction of a band in their infant stages.
I get what you're saying, but my whole reasoning behind it was to avoid that 'burnt out' feeling. I want to be able to enjoy their debut to its fullest. I'm more likely to stick with an album and a band if I can really enjoy that album as a whole. I'm not looking to skip over 3 or 4 songs that I have already heard too much to listen to the others. I want a full musical experience. Like you have pointed out, you weren't able to do just that since you had already listened to the EP too much. I didn't want that to happen to me, which I'm sure it will anyways, since I have already purchased their EP and listened to it on repeat. I don't mind supporting a band, matter of fact I have never illegally downloaded a song in my life. Also, I haven't bought an album from a successful band like Pink Floyd in a long time, I inherited most of that music from my family. I can barely afford to pay for rent, college, and everything else atm, but I still manage to buy music from the new bands I actually care about on a monthly basis. I even go to their shows and buy their merchandise, etc. Strange, I know! :shocked:
Simply put, if an album fully draws me in, I'll be obsessed with that band, and thus, I will be more likely to continue purchasing their material/tickets/merchandise.
I see e_wind's point. To me, there are two different types of music that I listen to. The first is something that is deep and that lyrically or musically means something to either me or the band (i.e. MMJ, Floyd, Wilco, Explosions, Bob Dylan, Arcade Fire, Rush, Radiohead, etc. etc.). Then there is music that I enjoy listening to for the 'catchiness' of it, even if it is simple and lacks relevant lyrical or musical depth (i.e. Dr. Dog, Black Keys, Houndmouth, AC/DC, Alabama Shakes, etc. etc.).
I will always enjoy the bands of the latter, but the bands of the former will always be the bands that truly matter to me.
I finally heard this band thanks to Scosby on our drive back to his place after the MMJ Atlanta show this weekend, and I'm hooked. Can't wait to see them at Newport.
seems like everyone is listening to this but me... :wink:
We are. Whippy neglected to mention that Scosby was hogging my battrey life by doing that. We had to ride in silence after scosby passed out. I was not going to dig around in his pockets to find his phone. There are some things friends should never do.
Seeing Houndmouth tonight at Mercury Lounge and im pretty goddamn excited about it. I love this album, cant see it not being a top 10 of the year for me, and I love Mercury Lounge even more (dont love the 11pm start time, people got work in the AM!). A nice, small venue and I always get to talk for at least a few minutes with whichever group im there seeing. Definitely gonna try to get some face time with this girl in the band, see if i cant flutter these baby blues of mine and charm her pants off. A guy can dream right?
Ha! Good Luck! :thumbsup:
Seeing them in Louisville at Iroquois Amphitheater in 2-3 weeks. pretty excited!
Hey Murph, how was the show? I wanted to go but too late for me especially since I was out the night before.
I was at the mercury Lounge the night before to see Band of Heathens (who were great and thankfully had an 8:00 start time) and have always loved that venue.
I doubt Houndmouth will ever play a place that small in nyc again. Guessing next time will be Bowery Ballroom.
Quote from: headhunter on Apr 11, 2013, 09:20 AM
Hey Murph, how was the show? I wanted to go but too late for me especially since I was out the night before.
I was at the mercury Lounge the night before to see Band of Heathens (who were great and thankfully had an 8:00 start time) and have always loved that venue.
I doubt Houndmouth will ever play a place that small in nyc again. Guessing next time will be Bowery Ballroom.
i wanted to hit both these shows but couldn't...love the Mercury Lounge as well..
Quote from: Murph on Apr 10, 2013, 06:51 PM
Seeing Houndmouth tonight at Mercury Lounge and im pretty goddamn excited about it. I love this album, cant see it not being a top 10 of the year for me, and I love Mercury Lounge even more (dont love the 11pm start time, people got work in the AM!). A nice, small venue and I always get to talk for at least a few minutes with whichever group im there seeing. Definitely gonna try to get some face time with this girl in the band, see if i cant flutter these baby blues of mine and charm her pants off. A guy can dream right?
Looking forward to your review as well man. I see 'em at a free show at Hopkins on Saturday outdoors with $3 craft beers. Can't beat that. I hope your baby blues did the trick
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 11, 2013, 12:38 PM
Quote from: Murph on Apr 10, 2013, 06:51 PM
Seeing Houndmouth tonight at Mercury Lounge and im pretty goddamn excited about it. I love this album, cant see it not being a top 10 of the year for me, and I love Mercury Lounge even more (dont love the 11pm start time, people got work in the AM!). A nice, small venue and I always get to talk for at least a few minutes with whichever group im there seeing. Definitely gonna try to get some face time with this girl in the band, see if i cant flutter these baby blues of mine and charm her pants off. A guy can dream right?
Looking forward to your review as well man. I see 'em at a free show at Hopkins on Saturday outdoors with $3 craft beers. Can't beat that. I hope your baby blues did the trick
Maybe that's why we haven't heard from him. He's still busy pitching woo (or a tent). :evil:
I had high hopes going in and the show was even better than I could have expected. They are really super tight and just pitch perfect. They played every song off the album, a new song, and a great cover of I Shall Be Released (not in any particular order). All four members sang lead on at least one song and for I Shall Be Released, where they all took turns singing a verse, they all switched instruments as well which is just cool to see. My only minor complaint, and I feel this way about the album also, is that some songs just end abruptly. They'll be jamming, jamming, jamming and than bam, they stop. Definitely leaves something to be desired, but maybe they'll flesh these songs out a bit more as they play more shows, or maybe im just being picky. I did get to talk to the girl (Katie i think?) at the bar for a few minutes before the show. She was saying how overwhelmed they were that the place was packed and people actually came for them. During the show one of em said that their previous show was somewhere in W. Virginia in front of about forty people all over the age of 70, so they all seemed pretty excited to be playing in NYC in front of 200+ people. So overall, great show and I cant wait to see them again.
Nice! Good for them. Looking forward to the show here, should be a good one being close to home for them!
I posted this same thing in the upcoming shows thread:
Houndmouth was excellent last night!!
This was pretty much a hometown show for them and the official opening of Iroquois Amphitheater for the season. They had a very nice crowd there. We caught the last song or 2 of the first opener and then Joe Pug. He was nice. Nothing that will change your life, and I doubt I'll seek out more but he has a nice voice and played acoustic guitar and harmonica. Had a guy with him on a stand-up bass and another guitar player. We got there early enough that in a seated GA venue there were still plenty of seats up close, so we got 2 in the middle section, 3rd row!! Houndmouth came out and sang on Joe Pug's last song too.
Then at 10 they came on. Crowd went crazy for them. I think a lot of their friends and family were there but they were amazed at how excited the crowd was for them. It was really cool to see them sincerely surprised and so happy at the turnout they got. They also mentioned that Execs from their record label were there and they think they picked the right show for them to come to. ;)
They played every song on the album, plus 2 I didn't know. They said one was new, and I think the other didn't make the album or something. The guitar player sang 75% of the songs and his voice is so awesome and unique and just sounded perfect live. They all sing harmony on all songs pretty much and they do it so well!! The bass player sang 3-4 songs and I absolutely love his voice as well. the drummer sang one song, and the girl keyboard player (sorry I don't know their names) sang 2-3 songs too, to the biggest reaction by the crowd. She also has a very unique voice and sounded perfect live!!
While on one end I love seeing bands that improvise and extend their songs, there's also something very appealing about a band who plays songs as they sound on the album sometimes. These guys are new and fairly unknown and it's nice to know they aren't all polished on cd and can really sing like that live!!
The highlight of the night for me was when they all four got up and went to a different instrument: drummer played guitar, guitar player played drums, keyboard went to bass and bass player went to keyboard. And then they said at practice they do this song, and one day while they were on tour recently, opening for Grace Potter, they were doing this song at practice and she said how incredible it sounded and they should play it that night! So they did, and said they've been playing it every night since...and then they started "I Shall Be Released" and they absolutely killed it!! Crowd was going crazy! I think they should have saved it for last honestly because it was hard to get back into their songs after that. Either last of the set before encore, or last song of the night and leave people with that!
Overall, best $12 I've spent in a while!! Probably since seeing Phosphorescent for $12 :) or Father John Misty for $12!!! To me one of the biggest perks I've found since moving from the East Coast to Louisville: shows under $20! And great ones!!!
Oh and before they left they also announced that they have been added to Forecastle this summer!! I know they are on some other festivals too and they are NOT TO BE MISSED!! Great show!!
It's so good to hear this! Thanks for the in-depth review, LBSUNFLOWER. They got added to the Bonnaroo set this week and I'm really looking forward to seeing them, actually even more since reading this. :thumbsup:
One of the "new" songs was a cover of John Prine's "Quiet Man." They bookended another tune with this, which may have also been a cover. I wasn't familiar with it.
This was my fourth Houndmouth show over the past year. Nice to see them hitting their stride.
Quote from: e_wind on Apr 03, 2013, 02:42 PM
Honestly, the "gimmick" is tiresome to me. They're singing like they're Guthrie... over-worked lower class americans, casinos, cigarettes, drugs, johnny-law, etc. They're giving this "cool redneck" persona off in all their lyrics, when the truth is that theyre just some nerds from southern indiana (thats louisville's armpit). they dont have experience in any of the things they sing about, and it makes it entirely unrelatable to me. I like the music fine, and I think I will get over this, but I can't see them making major headway in the future if they make more music past this with the same shit. I realized it in the EP, and am shocked that they continued with it for 8 more songs or whatever
Eric--thought of you when i read this...
Great NYT article:
When a scruffy, ponytailed salesman in his 20s approached, I told him: "I'm going for a Mumford & Sons look. I want to look like I play the banjo." http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/02/fashion/williamsburg.html?src=me&_r=0 (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/02/fashion/williamsburg.html?src=me&_r=0)
New album released today "From the Hills Below the City"
http://www.amazon.com/music/dp/B00CA4W5W0 (http://www.amazon.com/music/dp/B00CA4W5W0)
Anyone else having issues with the mp3 files that you download with the vinyl? My "non-apple" mp3 player has a hard time starting the album. I pretty much never have an issue with mp3 tracks, just FLAC files.
They are on Conan tonight...just a heads up
Really digging this band thanks to this thread. :thumbsup: Gonna try to catch their Bonnaroo performance even though it is during Futurebirds and JD McPherson...sigh
Listened to this album a couple times. I like it well enough, but they just strike me as a poor man's Felice Brothers who I have some trouble buying into...and it all sort of sounds the same.
http://www.npr.org/2015/03/08/390719396/first-listen-houndmouth-little-neon-limelight (http://www.npr.org/2015/03/08/390719396/first-listen-houndmouth-little-neon-limelight)
Chicago: FREE XRT Houndmouth show at Cubby Bear on 3/27!!! First come, first serve!!!
P.S. For No One, Otis and Sedona are such goddamn jams...For No One has such an ineffable quality...and Sedona is like such a road trip song...it's ike the Beach Boys met Sonny and Cher on Laugh In
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLDS1tUigsw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLDS1tUigsw)
They killed it on Letterman last night.. even while wearing some questionable outfits
Album is decent. I think I'll end up liking their last one a bit more.
Love this record, especially after seeing them do it live.
Saw them 2/20 for the first leg of their current tour at High Noon Saloon in Madison, WI. Super small venue and they rocked it. I think I like their previous album a bit more too Osistheones.
I have only played the new one twice so far but don't think I will end up liking it as much as I did the first. kind of all sounding the same. :embarrassed:
Still looking forward to seeing them at Forecastle this summer. Hopefully it will grow on me...
I've only heard a couple songs, and I like it. Reminds me a lot of Dr. Dog though.
Quote from: LBSUNFLWR on Apr 07, 2015, 02:49 PM
kind of all sounding the same. :embarrassed:
kind of my feeling about this band as a whole :undecided:
"Houndmouth has great spirit," says Jim James, who the band considers to be a "big brother" and mentor. "There is something so real there, real to see and feel when you hear it live. You see real people putting art into the world. Real blood, sweat, and tears."
http://www.americansongwriter.com/2015/09/houndmouth-unruly-folk/
From their fbook:
Important update from Houndmouth:
This is not the easiest news to share, but Katie Toupin is parting ways with Houndmouth. This is an amicable split, and Katie plans to pursue other opportunities.
We (Matt, Shane, and Zak) wish Katie the absolute best in all her future endeavors and want to thank her for the years we spent together as bandmates and, more importantly, friends. When we all first met as teenagers, we never dreamed that music would bring the four of us together and take us as far as it has. It's been a long journey, and the time has come for our paths to split. We encourage everyone reading this to continue to support her.
FROM KATIE: I am incredibly thankful for all of our fans. Your relentless support has meant the world. We have been through so much together as a band, and none of it would have happened without the fans. I want to wish Houndmouth continued success. I would also like to ask the fans to continue to support me, along with the boys, as we go our separate ways.
Going to be hard to recover from this loss. Will be interested to see if they try to keep it together.
Hmmm
terrible news. :cry:
I have a ticket to see Houndmouth for the first time this Saturday here in Iowa City. The statement says they'll continue the tour as planned. I am disappointed. I don't have much invested into this band, but would have like it if they could have delayed this move just one more week!!!
I have seen them a few times and thought they sounded really good live, mostly because of their harmonies. her songs and her voice added a lot to that. I also like the other guys who sing but I feel like their shows going forward will surely be lacking.
let us know how it goes.
Yeah... I would agree. Katie added a good amount to their vibe live. Their harmonies were awesome with her. I'm guessing they will have someone as a fill in for the rest of their tour. Also, she wasn't bad on the eye :wink:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpitPI_g_ug&app=desktop (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpitPI_g_ug&app=desktop)
Her voice is so unique, and the four of them had developed a fantastic chemistry live. I've seen them 5 times the past 2 years, always a blast. I wish them the best, but it's not the same band without her.
Quote from: johnnYYac on Apr 11, 2016, 10:01 AM
I have a ticket to see Houndmouth for the first time this Saturday here in Iowa City. The statement says they'll continue the tour as planned. I am disappointed. I don't have much invested into this band, but would have like it if they could have delayed this move just one more week!!!
I was planning on going to see them in Cleveland on the 20th. Thankfully, I haven't purchased tickets yet so now I'm rethinking about whether or not it's worth going...
I've already seen them 3 times and they've been great each time, but now, without any new material and Katie leaving the band, I think I'll pass.
There are some rumblings around town about her already having a 2 record solo deal in the works. I think she added quite a bit to their overall sound but I dont know how I feel about her solo.
also hearing some pretty negative rumors about her - hope she's OK
Interesting.
They're going out as a 6 piece with a different keys player and 2 horn players.
The horn players were a terrific addition when I saw them last month.
This may sound a bit too dramatic but I have the same feeling about that show that I had about catching The Who in 2000, before Entwistle died. Both are irreplaceable, imo.
Quote from: slappymoe on Apr 11, 2016, 05:49 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpitPI_g_ug&app=desktop (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpitPI_g_ug&app=desktop)
Her voice is so unique, and the four of them had developed a fantastic chemistry live. I've seen them 5 times the past 2 years, always a blast. I wish them the best, but it's not the same band without her.
Agree, the band is over in my Opinion. Glad I got to see them live with her recently and the show was fantastic.
Bad week for Katie...based on her Instagram she got in a car wreck today.
Quote from: millerjustin on Apr 12, 2016, 04:38 PM
also hearing some pretty negative rumors about her - hope she's OK
such as?
I think Houndmouth is comprised of extraordinarily talented individuals, each of whom must determine their own artistic path. It must have been an extremely complex and difficult decision on Katie's part...one which she must wrestle with...and I am sure adding flames to a rumor mill does nothing to help. People need to be respectful of the complication of transition in other people's lives. Speculation is the religion of simple minds. I hope everyone in this fantastic band continues to grow personally and artistically.
Well, last night I saw my first Houndmouth concert, one week after it was announced that the female 25% of the band was leaving. It was the core trio with a new keyboardist and two sax players. All I can say is, wow! I was quite impressed. I never saw 'em with Katie, but imagine adding a female voice to the mix would have been interesting. Nonetheless, they delivered a great show and the 2/3 full Englert Theatre provided the most enthusiastic encore noise I've ever heard at a show of this size.
glad you enjoyed it, and it's good to hear they're still bringing it. :beer:
Saw Houndmouth last night, 3rd time to see them but 1st time to see them without Katie and I have to agree with Johnny, they didn't miss a beat, the horns are a great addition IMO to their songs, and they played 3-4 new songs that were very cool, with a 80's pop vibe it seemed to me. Excited about a new album from these guys I assume this year.
good to hear...seeing them tomorrow.
They're playing Bell's here in kalamazoo this summer, definitely plan on going.
spoke with david givan in the airport on the way to punta cana. he thinks houndmouth's forthcoming album is excellent.
still haven't seen them without Katie. no way it'll ever be the same without her voice and stage presence, but I suppose i'll just have to get over it.
I also thought it wouldn't be the same without her, but their show in Dallas was GREAT. the horns section is an amazing addition.
yeah, sadly i'll say i didn't miss her all that much. great show in austin.
the new stuff will take some getting used to for me.
New record is great. Back to the old sound!
Thank Goodness!
They sound really good, thank you for bumping this post. Reminds me of one of my favorites, Jamestown Revival a bit.