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[size=20]New TV On The Radio - "Golden Age" & Dear Science, Album Art [/size]
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Your Tuesday afternoon just got 100% more great. "Golden Age" is the first listen from TV On The Radio's forthcoming return from Cookie Mountain, titled Dear Science, (comma included, thinking its epistolary). It will probably make you dance. Don't be fooled by the dry tones on the "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" bass groovy intro, things do open up -- not quite in the same way they perfected last time out, it's a slightly modified mix coming from Sitek: horns and strings, synths and handclaps, polyrhythm in the pulse, vocals melting all over the horizon. Tunde (Oops, it's Kyp) is pitching "a golden age, coming around." (I definitely hear Celebration's Katrina Ford in there, too.) Pretty triumphant, guys. Have a listen at //tvontheradio.com. Yes, that is Kyp shirtless and afroless.
Dear Science, is, out, 9/23, via, Interscope. Here's your cover:
(http://stereogum.com/img/tv_on_the_radio-dear_science-cover.jpg)
Classy. But no comma? "Golden Age" is track five, which means it isn't even the best intro to the album, which means "Halfway Home" now please.
01 "Halfway Home"
02 "Crying"
03 "Dancing Choose"
04 "Stork & Owl"
05 "Golden Age"
06 "Family Tree"
07 "Red Dress"
08 "Love Dog"
09 "Shout Me Out"
10 "DLZ"
11 "Lover's Day"
TV On The Radio On Tour:
09/05 - Portland, Oregon @ Roseland Theater*
09/06 - Seattle, Washington @ Showbox*
09/12 - Boise, Idaho @ Knitting Factory Concert House*
09/13 - Salt Lake City, Utah @ In the Venue*
09/14 - Morrison, Colorado (Monolith Festival)
09/19 - San Diego, California (San Diego Street Scene Festival)
09/20 - San Francisco, California (Treasure Island Festival)
10/10 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania @ Electric Factory#
10/11 - Providence, Rhode Island @ Lupos#
10/13 - Boston, Massachusetts @ Wilbur Theatre#
10/14 - Brooklyn, New York @ Masonic Temple#
10/15 - Brooklyn, New York @ Masonic Temple
10/16 - Brooklyn, New York @ Masonic Temple
10/18 - Cincinnati, Ohio @ Bogarts#
10/19 - Indianapolis, Indiana @ Vogue Theatre#
10/20 - Minneapolis, Minnesota @ First Ave#
10/21 - Minneapolis, Minnesota @ First Ave#
10/22 - Chicago, Illinois @ Riviera#
10/24 - New Orleans, Louisiana (Voodoo Festival)#
10/25 - Atlanta, Georgia @ Tabernacle#
10/26 - Knoxville, Tennessee @ Bijou Theatre#
10/28 - Dallas, Texas @ Lakewood Theatre#
10/30 - Austin, Texas @ Stubbs#
10/31 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma @ Diamond Ballroom#
11/06 - Los Angeles, California @ Wiltern#
* w/ Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson
# w/ The Dirtbombs
Buy tix at tixmaster.
i really liked return to cookie mountain---what's up w/playing in brooklyn at the masonic temple? what is THAT venue??
Young Liars is one of my favourite EP's ever. And I still remember looking at about a dozen record stores for Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes about a week after its release. It's still one of my favourite albums from this decade. They were pretty much my favourite band for quite some time after that. Return to Cookie Mountain was my favourite album of 2006, so needless to say, I'm ridiculously excited for this.
I saw them in New York in 2006 with Grizzly Bear opening, that was such a great show.
I'm also absolutely loving "Golden Age".
Quotei really liked return to cookie mountain---what's up w/playing in brooklyn at the masonic temple? what is THAT venue??
Not sure, but they're from Brooklyn.
QuoteQuotei really liked return to cookie mountain---what's up w/playing in brooklyn at the masonic temple? what is THAT venue??
Not sure, but they're from Brooklyn.
...it is a venue, they are from Brooklyn, and that place is so cool to see a show....the acoustics are amazing.....one time I bumped into one of them (the guitar player) and he was really cool to talk to....see them if are into this band at all....they are amazing and I love how the bass player has a wind chime at the end of the neck where the tuning pegs are....you can't really hear it but I thought it was a cool thing to have on your bass....
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I saw them in New York in 2006 with Grizzly Bear opening, that was such a great show.
...jealous, where was that show...
i think the Arcade Fire played the Masonic Temple, too...
http://mog.com/Michael_Goldberg/blog/185347#comments
Another new song, Dancing Choose. Very much in the vein of "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)"
That first song you posted Im liking alright Shock, that one DARK just posted though Im not feelin at all
As far as the rock/indie/whatever scene goes, I really dont listen to much these days because I guess its just not my style, but I like their sound
Ive actaully wanted to get Cookie Mountain for a while, but now that I think about it, I havent even bout an album period since Evil Urges im pretty sure. I liked a lot of what I heard from that album
Should I start with Return to Cookie Mtn. or something else regarding them?
i can say with full confidence (having listened almost non-stop for 3 days) that this record kills.
From what I've heard so far, this is one of the best albums of the year. Really. The entire album is crazy good.
Wow! I cannot believe that they could top their already impeccable catalog but jeez this is already sounding like it will be my favorite album by them.
Cheers to the horns and prince-like grooves
This is on my "to buy" list tomorrow. Looking forward to it already.
Same here Mark. TVOTR and KOL all on the same day. Too....much....awesomness
any chance this will make its way to vinyl? I haven't been able to find it but I have seen DYBTB and i believe Cookie Mtn. as well on wax?
QuoteSame here Mark. TVOTR and KOL all on the same day. Too....much....awesomness
Don't forget Dead Confederate. ;)
QuoteQuoteSame here Mark. TVOTR and KOL all on the same day. Too....much....awesomness
Don't forget Dead Confederate. ;)
Oh shit, that's today too? Damn, My wallet is getting just a wee bit thinner moreso today.
First listen in the car today. Wow. Need to listen some more, but it's an astonishing piece of work; like all of my favourite bits from the last two albums, distilled and improved.
What an absolute masterpiece. Reminds me why they used to be my favourite band in the world.
"Lord if you've got lungs. C'mon shout me out."
What up K. BH is right, all is right in the world. You back for good?
Listening to this right now. Damn f'n fantastic.
Metacritics highest rated album of the year: http://www.metacritic.com/music/bests/2008.shtml
I have this on order, should ship in a few weeks with the new Ray LaMontagne/Oasis!
HOLY SHIT!! THIS IS A KILLER ALBUM. [size=22]KILLER[/size]
OMG OMG OMG OMG. This is easily the best music I've heard in a long time. It sounds completely different from Cookie Mountain. It sounds like a completely different fucking band. Best album I've heard this year (and, yes, I put it ahead of Evil Urges and Fleet Foxes). Woweeeee. Pick this up if you haven't yet.
That guitar on "Crying" - :D :exclamation :D
I listened to this last night and I wasn't as blown away as I expected to be. Maybe I just had my hopes too high after hearing so much praise for it. Hopefully another listen or three will sway my opinion.
Stick with it. I bought Cookie Mountain ast year, and other than a handful of songs, it hasn't grabbed me as a whole. Bought Dear Science because it was supposedly more accessible. First listen was okay, second listen was good, and third listen was great. Now I am hoping this album helps me to get into Cookie Mountain.
"Foam-injected Axl Rose" is the new "peanut butter pudding surprise". ;D
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puqnxPGwpo4[/media]
I'm still not entirely sold on this song aside from that first hand clap and those horns, but it's been growing on me a lot.
QuoteStick with it. I bought Cookie Mountain ast year, and other than a handful of songs, it hasn't grabbed me as a whole. Bought Dear Science because it was supposedly more accessible. First listen was okay, second listen was good, and third listen was great. Now I am hoping this album helps me to get into Cookie Mountain.
TV On The Radio is off the fuckin' hook. Music today is off the hook. Im so proud to own every TOTR album so my kids will someday shuffle through my records and think im cool.
QuoteHOLY SHIT!! THIS IS A KILLER ALBUM. [size=22]KILLER[/size]
OMG OMG OMG OMG. This is easily the best music I've heard in a long time. It sounds completely different from Cookie Mountain. It sounds like a completely different fucking band. Best album I've heard this year (and, yes, I put it ahead of Evil Urges and Fleet Foxes). Woweeeee. Pick this up if you haven't yet.
best album sense....like.....Midnight Vultures, Yoshimi, The Score, Aquemni, The funeral. One of the best album in the last 10 years for sure!
Bump for its awesomeness.
Still trying, still not quite there. I did unexpectedly get hooked on the new Dr. Dog though...
QuoteStill trying, still not quite there. I did unexpectedly get hooked on the new Dr. Dog though...
Getting a listen for the first time right now...and yeah, that Dr. Dog is the goodness. Those guys are brilliant.
Dear Science: Holy Fuck! this album is amazing!
oh man
http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/download/148721-premiere-tv-on-the-radio-heroes-david-bowie-cover-stream
I got the album a few weeks ago, but I never got into it. Some tips regarding the songs?
QuoteI got the album a few weeks ago, but I never got into it. Some tips regarding the songs?
Listen to them.
QuoteQuoteI got the album a few weeks ago, but I never got into it. Some tips regarding the songs?
Listen to them.
That was the part I was quite sure I should be doing, but the question is what songs. (and for those not so smart: I intent to listen to those on the last record, but I want to know if there are any outstanding songs, one or two in particular, I should listen to)
"Family Tree" and "Red Dress" probably grabbed me first, but as a whole I think the album hangs together really nicely.
one focused listen of "shout me out" should do the trick.
My sister and I saw them before MMJ at the Syd and Mel BDO's. We had never heard much of them but thought hey were pretty cool. I love the drums!!!
QuoteQuoteQuoteI got the album a few weeks ago, but I never got into it. Some tips regarding the songs?
Listen to them.
That was the part I was quite sure I should be doing, but the question is what songs. (and for those not so smart: I intent to listen to those on the last record, but I want to know if there are any outstanding songs, one or two in particular, I should listen to)
DLZ was the first track to grab me by the ear...
Quoteone focused listen of "shout me out" should do the trick.
It did, atleast for that song.
Gonna listen focused to the whole record tomorrow again, maybe there are some other songs
QuoteQuoteone focused listen of "shout me out" should do the trick.
It did, atleast for that song.
Gonna listen focused to the whole record tomorrow again, maybe there are some other songs
If you are having to force yourself to listen, I think that you should try something else... Maybe some DMB?
I don't have to force myself, but I usually prefer listening to music I already know, but I'd like to widen my musical horizon.
I'm not into Dear Science yet, but it took me a long time to love Return to Cookie Mountain. By next year, I'll be listening to it all the time.
TVOTR, SNL tonight!
I can't say that I enjoyed TV on the Radio's performance last night, but at least it was interesting. Can't say the same for SNL, which wins the weekly worst comedy award.
Yeah, that was my first time seeing them perform and it was a bit.....rough. I still really like Dear Science, though.
They brought a lot more last night on The Colbert Report...
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrkqaKGvRLs[/media]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrkqaKGvRLs
I agree, that was better. I wish they'd slow it down just a *touch* though, because I really like the lyrics on "Dancing Choose" and Tunde could barely get them out.
It's not that I don't find TV on the Radio compelling. The first time I was shown what they can do live (on an exclusive MTV Canada televised concert), I was extremely enthused. I bought Return to Cookie Mountain and I really love "Wolf Like Me", but who doesn't? However, even that album isn't an easy listen.
"Dancing Choose" came off better on Colbert than on SNL, but I still don't care for the song too much. The guitar is good though.
I was expecting more on SNL; I didn't see the Colbert bit. Nonetheless, still spinning the TVOTR. Jai, Cookie Mountain is the one that hooked me!
QuoteThey brought a lot more last night on The Colbert Report...
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrkqaKGvRLs[/media]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrkqaKGvRLs
Yeah. That was fucking great, IMO.
You posted that in a 4 page thread about the band?
QuoteYou posted that in a 4 page thread about the band?
the other day I learned how to move a thread
and today I figured out 'the splice'
that's why his post is now a little odd.
tomorrow i'm gonna try out 'the whirl'!
QuoteQuoteYou posted that in a 4 page thread about the band?
the other day I learned how to move a thread
and today I figured out 'the splice'
that's why his post is now a little odd.
tomorrow i'm gonna try out 'the whirl'!
;D I thought something like that might be the case.
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the other day I learned how to move a thread
and today I figured out 'the splice'
that's why his post is now a little odd.
tomorrow i'm gonna try out 'the whirl'!
CC's powers know no bounds, time and space cannot contain him.
This could become a serious headfuck...
wow coming back on here looking for a response I didn't realize there was a 4 page thread. unfortunatly I never found these guys in september when the rest of you did. Just saw them on snl and colbert report. Gotta say i dig it. But just like MMJ they will never be near me and will have to drive at least 10 hours to see them.
Quotewow coming back on here looking for a response I didn't realize there was a 4 page thread. unfortunatly I never found these guys in september when the rest of you did. Just saw them on snl and colbert report. Gotta say i dig it. But just like MMJ they will never be near me and will have to drive at least 10 hours to see them.
Most people on here knew of TV on the Radio long before september. Did you hear Any of the albums yet? I'd recommend all of them, but personally I think Dear Science is their best. BTW, where do you live?
QuoteQuotewow coming back on here looking for a response I didn't realize there was a 4 page thread. unfortunatly I never found these guys in september when the rest of you did. Just saw them on snl and colbert report. Gotta say i dig it. But just like MMJ they will never be near me and will have to drive at least 10 hours to see them.
Most people on here knew of TV on the Radio long before september. Did you hear Any of the albums yet? I'd recommend all of them, but personally I think Dear Science is their best. BTW, where do you live?
Dear Science is growing on me, but Return To Cookie Mountain is still my go-to TVOTR.
QuoteQuotewow coming back on here looking for a response I didn't realize there was a 4 page thread. unfortunatly I never found these guys in september when the rest of you did. Just saw them on snl and colbert report. Gotta say i dig it. But just like MMJ they will never be near me and will have to drive at least 10 hours to see them.
Most people on here knew of TV on the Radio long before september. Did you hear Any of the albums yet? I'd recommend all of them, but personally I think Dear Science is their best. BTW, where do you live?
I live in Calgary, Alberta. We host the biggest outdoor show in the world called the Calgary Stampede every summer for 2 weeks. which draws in over a million tourists and some of the biggest names on the world. Unfortunatly we are completely inundated in country and red-neck rock. Particularly AC/DC and Nickleback. The country doesn't bather me as much as the ac/dc stuff. We have countless radio stations, two of them are alternative but have never played TVOTR or MMJ for that matter. 30% Canadian content which means you better learn to like Billy Talent, Alexis on Fire and other crappy emo canadian bands. Bands like MMJ and TVOTR don't even come to Vancouver(11.5 hour drive across the mountains) to play. We got lucky with Pemberton Festival last year. So with no local support besides the odd few that come across these bands or go to a lot of festivals, out here it takes a bigger album to get noticed and it is sad. After 4 albums (the latest sucking the most) they just started to play KOL here. Like MMJ though we had found them earlier and have been hounding local radio to pick them up. To bad they won't play their old stuff.
QuoteQuoteQuotewow coming back on here looking for a response I didn't realize there was a 4 page thread. unfortunatly I never found these guys in september when the rest of you did. Just saw them on snl and colbert report. Gotta say i dig it. But just like MMJ they will never be near me and will have to drive at least 10 hours to see them.
Most people on here knew of TV on the Radio long before september. Did you hear Any of the albums yet? I'd recommend all of them, but personally I think Dear Science is their best. BTW, where do you live?
I live in Calgary, Alberta. We host the biggest outdoor show in the world called the Calgary Stampede every summer for 2 weeks. which draws in over a million tourists and some of the biggest names on the world. Unfortunatly we are completely inundated in country and red-neck rock. Particularly AC/DC and Nickleback. The country doesn't bather me as much as the ac/dc stuff. We have countless radio stations, two of them are alternative but have never played TVOTR or MMJ for that matter. 30% Canadian content which means you better learn to like Billy Talent, Alexis on Fire and other crappy emo canadian bands. Bands like MMJ and TVOTR don't even come to Vancouver(11.5 hour drive across the mountains) to play. We got lucky with Pemberton Festival last year. So with no local support besides the odd few that come across these bands or go to a lot of festivals, out here it takes a bigger album to get noticed and it is sad. After 4 albums (the latest sucking the most) they just started to play KOL here. Like MMJ though we had found them earlier and have been hounding local radio to pick them up. To bad they won't play their old stuff.
I don't doubt Calgary is boring, musically speaking of course. It is isolated. Part of the problem is you don't get a lot of border bleed-over. However, I bet you aren't looking hard enough for what you deem as good radio. Check college and university radio stations. Their playlists will differ than Calgary's "good old boy" rock radio formats. Also, I don't like a lot of commerical Canadian rock, but I'm a fierce defender of 30% CanCon content. If we didn't have CanCon quotos, Canada would be overrun by 30% more terrible American music. Important breakthrough artists like Feist, Broken Social Scene, K'Naan, K-os, Arcade Fire, The Dears and even The Tragically Hip have all benefitted from CanCon.
Canada is far more regulated than the US, particularly when it comes to media streams like radio and TV. Plus, Canada's population is tiny compared to the US, thus, we don't have the population to support niche music markets (other than college radio).
And another thing: My Morning Jacket and TV on the Radio aren't breakout bands and/or anywhere near household names just yet. The Jacket are close though.
QuoteHOLY SHIT!! THIS IS A KILLER ALBUM. [size=22]KILLER[/size]
OMG OMG OMG OMG. This is easily the best music I've heard in a long time. It sounds completely different from Cookie Mountain. It sounds like a completely different fucking band.
^This is why I'm willing to give this album a chance, b/c I'm hearing it's so different. To be honest, aside from a couple of stand out songs, I wasn't crazy about Return to Cookie Mountain. It was just too hard to digest or something. Couldn't grasp where they were comin from.
but everywhere I turn I'm hearing about how great this album new is, so I'm gonna give it a try!
I finally started to love the new album last weekend. It rules.
QuoteQuoteHOLY SHIT!! THIS IS A KILLER ALBUM. [size=22]KILLER[/size]
OMG OMG OMG OMG. This is easily the best music I've heard in a long time. It sounds completely different from Cookie Mountain. It sounds like a completely different fucking band.
^This is why I'm willing to give this album a chance, b/c I'm hearing it's so different. To be honest, aside from a couple of stand out songs, I wasn't crazy about Return to Cookie Mountain. It was just too hard to digest or something. Couldn't grasp where they were comin from.
but everywhere I turn I'm hearing about how great this album new is, so I'm gonna give it a try!
Do it! I was late joining the party. I need time with music. I have to take a long time to listen, put it away...bring it back out....digest it so I tend to be behind everyone else. I got this a few weeks ago and it kicks arse! :D
these guys haven't left the cd player in my car since i decided to try them out a couple of weeks ago. since then i've bought all three albums. solid
I believe they're coming to OKC in May....
Why did it take me so long to get Dear Science?!?!!! Probably the same reason why I wanted to get RTCM 2 years ago, but still havent gotten around to getting it. Well, after listening to at least part of Dear Science everyday for the last week or so, it wont take long.
DS is just blowing me away. Im pretty sure its already surpassed Blitzen Trapper as my favorite album from 2008. There isnt a song on the album that Id call weak, but what impresses me most is that even with as much as I like Halfway Home and Crying, I think the album only gets better as it goes on.
I cant get enough of this song. Eventhough I think when I first heard it a few days ago it was around 9AM and I had only gotten 4-5 hours of sleep, I was having a dance party in my car. Definitely my early favorite from the album. Haunting, energizing, hypnotic, and beautiful all at the same time. Sounds like me in the sack :P
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N31oFeinFY[/media]
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP4pHeRSK1E[/media]
I have listened to this album a lottttt. Like it bunches. Lover's Day is pretty awesome, no?
QuoteThat first song you posted Im liking alright Shock, that one DARK just posted though Im not feelin at all
As far as the rock/indie/whatever scene goes, I really dont listen to much these days because I guess its just not my style, but I like their sound
Ive actaully wanted to get Cookie Mountain for a while, but now that I think about it, I havent even bout an album period since Evil Urges im pretty sure. I liked a lot of what I heard from that album
Should I start with Return to Cookie Mtn. or something else regarding them?
Well, I definitely changed my opinion on Dancing Choose, but I still dont think its near 1 of the better songs on the album - which isnt necessarily downplaying it considering how many gems are there.
Im almost positive nothing will eclipse DLZ as my favorite song, but I still think this album only gets stronger as it goes on. Family Tree, Shout Me Out, Love Dog, I mean c'mon!!! :D
I dont skip a song in the first half, but I think maybe the best 6 songs on the album are tracks #6-11. This album blows me away each time I listen to it.
Would there be any reason why I should get the actual CD of Bloodthirsty Babes, Desperate Youth or the Young Liars EP or would going ahead and just buying the music folder from iTunes be alright?
QuoteWould there be any reason why I should get the actual CD of Bloodthirsty Babes, Desperate Youth or the Young Liars EP or would going ahead and just buying the music folder from iTunes be alright?
Young Liars has a bonus track which might not be on the digital copy. It's an a capella cover of "Mr. Grieves." And yes, it's awesome.
http://soundcloud.com/1077-the-end/tv-on-the-radio-will-do/s-PhwCm (http://soundcloud.com/1077-the-end/tv-on-the-radio-will-do/s-PhwCm)
Here is the second new song released from the upcoming album.
http://www.plusonemusic.net/cloud/TVOTRCaffeinatedConsciousnessFBWidgetEmbed.html?10 (http://www.plusonemusic.net/cloud/TVOTRCaffeinatedConsciousnessFBWidgetEmbed.html?10)
Saw them last night with Ghosts at Ram's Head. Though I'm not the biggest fan and was unfamiliar with any of their new songs, I still thought it was a bangin' show. I didn't realize how poular they had gotten that they could sell out Rams Head at over 30 bucks a ticket.
Thanks Ghosts. Good Times :beer:
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 11, 2011, 09:55 AM
Saw them last night with Ghosts at Ram's Head. Though I'm not the biggest fan and was unfamiliar with any of their new songs, I still thought it was a bangin' show. I didn't realize how poular they had gotten that they could sell out Rams Head at over 30 bucks a ticket.
Thanks Ghosts. Good Times :beer:
Yeah man! I had fun. How many passed out girls did we see, I can't remember. Haha. At least 2.
Quote from: Ghosts_on_T5 on Apr 11, 2011, 10:26 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Apr 11, 2011, 09:55 AM
Saw them last night with Ghosts at Ram's Head. Though I'm not the biggest fan and was unfamiliar with any of their new songs, I still thought it was a bangin' show. I didn't realize how poular they had gotten that they could sell out Rams Head at over 30 bucks a ticket.
Thanks Ghosts. Good Times :beer:
Yeah man! I had fun. How many passed out girls did we see, I can't remember. Haha. At least 2.
;D. I only remember the one who was hauled out by that dude doing the fireman's carry or something. Thanks passed out chick! We yoinked you and your fireman's spot and it sounded much better. ;D
I'm still undecided on the new record...I think I prefer dancey TVOTR to ballady TVOTR...but I think it'll grow on me. I've heard they've been killing it this week, so excited to see them this summer!
Quote from: ALady on Apr 11, 2011, 03:08 PM
I'm still undecided on the new record...I think I prefer dancey TVOTR to ballady TVOTR...but I think it'll grow on me. I've heard they've been killing it this week, so excited to see them this summer!
I prefer rockish TVOTR to dancish TVOTR to ballad TVOTR, but I think the first couple songs are ballady and very good, as is Will Do...I like the album after a few listens, but its just not as good as Cookie Mtn or Dear Science no matter how many times ill listen to it. The sound and intent is still there, but the energy is missing. There are a few rockers though, Im sure Repetitions is great live, especially the ending which reminds me of RATM quite a bit
RIP, Gerard Smith.
http://www.tvontheradio.com/splash/ (http://www.tvontheradio.com/splash/)
Quote from: flyguy on Apr 20, 2011, 04:39 PM
RIP, Gerard Smith.
http://www.tvontheradio.com/splash/ (http://www.tvontheradio.com/splash/)
So crazy, only 34...he was a great bassist all over the past 2 albums. Really sad news
No wonder the new album feels like a much more melancholy TVOTR....damn
Crazy to die that young from anything, but lung cancer?! Lung cancer obviously has a poor prognosis, but for it to set in so young? Wow.
Just found out. Fuck. R.I.P Gerard.
Wasn't he 36? Any way what a shame. He is a very good bassist who brought an awful lot to their overall sound. He will be deeply missed in future endeavors by the band. Listening to Nine Types of Light. This news imo gives an even more somber feel to the album that was already not as upbeat.