The Hold Steady

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[Ghosts_on_TV]

Just look at the Boss...how awesome is he? Craig looks so happy! Fantastic! They should release this on Cd. I'd love to hear the M. Ward and Joseph Arthur songs.

[MarkW]

Stuck Between Stations just played on Radio 2.  I nearly fell off my chair - the Saturday morning show has about 4 million listeners in the UK...

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Red, I got an email from earxtacy yesterday that my seperation sunday LP had come in. It's awesome and I haven't even been home to play it yet, it just looks awesome!
wanted to let you know that you may be getting yours soon or maybe you already did...

I just noticed my Visa was charged the other day, so I'm assuming I'll be receiving my copy in the coming days/weeks.   ;D

[Kory]

yep, that's how they do it, I'm glad you'll be getting a copy. I think this one will continue to become harder to get.

I'm going to put it on now...

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You can stream the soon to be released live acoustic EP here:

http://spinner.aol.com/artists/new-releases-full-cds


Franz + the accordion = Hell yes!  This is a perfect little release to tide me over for a few more months - I absolutely love listening to Craig's stories.  

"It's called Chips Ahoy!, but it's not about the cookie, which we do believe are delicious."

[fitzcarraldo]

I'd love to hear the M. Ward and Joseph Arthur songs.

Me too! Awesome photos!!!  

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Live on Later With Jools Holland

Chips Ahoy!: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzAB6Xq_wS4

Stuck Between Stations: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nhwmk8mAaII



The acoustic Live @ Fingerprints EP hasn't left my 5-disc changer since it arrived two weeks ago.  So very great.

[MarkW]

Saw them on Jools Holland, and they rocked hard.  It's a difficult format, too, with however many bands are playing (5-6) arranged in a semicircle in a TV studio.  The boys done good.

[IHL]

Just ordered Almost killed Me hope its as good as Boys and Girls...

Everytime I listen to that album I find something new in it..

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Just ordered Almost killed Me hope its as good as Boys and Girls...

Everytime I listen to that album I find something new in it..

I'm sure you'll enjoy it!  :)

IMO:
Seperation Sunday > Almost Killed Me > Boys and Girls in America

[ratsprayer]

Just ordered Almost killed Me hope its as good as Boys and Girls...

Everytime I listen to that album I find something new in it..

I'm sure you'll enjoy it!  :)

IMO:
Seperation Sunday > Almost Killed Me > Boys and Girls in America

i agree with your order.

[Ghosts_on_TV]

I just got Seperation Sunday on Saturday. I love it!

[Jenny]

So I'm ready.
Where do I start?

[dragonboy]

So I'm ready.
Where do I start?

Me too...these guys seriously owe you some commission Red  ;)

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Haha, noted db!  Glad ya dig SS Ghosts!

I'd start with either Almost Killed Me or Boys and Girls in America.  AKM if you're down with Craig's voice and you're ready to hear him raving like a madman, BaGiA if you need the training wheels before you take The Hold Steady bike for a spin.  More singing/less 'speak-singing' on the later.

That being said Separation Sunday is an absolute must, but personally, I wouldn't start with it.  Myself, I started from the beginning and here I am preaching their gospel three years later.

GO FORTH AND SPREAD THE SEED!  8-)

[MyLifeISought]

Anyone going to see them at the Southgate House tomorrow? I'm extremely excited.

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Anyone going to see them at the Southgate House tomorrow? I'm extremely excited.

You're in for one hell of a night of debauchery/rock and roll.   :)

Seem them before?  

[MyLifeISought]

Nope, but i've heard bootlegs. Can't even imagine what's gonna hit me tomorrow night.

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Nope, but i've heard bootlegs. Can't even imagine what's gonna hit me tomorrow night.

Oh shit, you're in for a treat!  It's pretty much a pre-requisite to call in sick the day after a HS show.  

Don't be suprised if Galen throws out cigarettes, beers or money.