Heard about these guys from Parker Gispert of The Whigs. Really digging the album. It's called Twister and it's on itunes. Check it!
They have a daytrotter session if you're on there too.
Thanks Cameron. I can dig on this. Definitely got a fuzz/americana sound and solid songwriting that a particular band that I enjoy used to have. :thumbsup:
Clover - Country Mice (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtRtxiDaPhs#)
Country Mice - Morning Son (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_Zlx28Wbkc#)
Will be ordering Twister on vinyl soon
Glad you dig it!
I'll definitely check them out. I still listen to that mix you made me years ago.
thanks Cameron. I love this record
Yeah, I'm really enjoying the record. Hope it sticks with me. Upon first listen, Twister struck me as some incomplete merging of country/folk/americana with 90's alternative and though not necessarily similar in sound, reminded me of the disjointed awesomeness of Deer Tick's War Elephant combining folk/americana with a grunge(y) style.
When I looked 'em up, it made sense all the band members came from rural areas but met in Brooklyn. I hope they don't figure out a singular "identity" because this album is really, really good being scattered.
Quote from: Ruckus on Jan 26, 2012, 01:02 PM
Upon first listen, Twister struck me as some incomplete merging of country/folk/americana with 90's alternative and though not necessarily similar in sound, reminded me of the disjointed awesomeness of Deer Tick's War Elephant combining folk/americana with a grunge(y) style.
Based on this... I'm going to need to hear this album ASAP.
Me, too. Sounds pretty good.
They remind me alot of Dead Confederate. I love that first Dead Confederate album but what the hell happened on thier second one (Sugar)....They don't even sound like the same band, did they lose their lead guitarist or something?
Quote from: sweatboard on Jan 26, 2012, 03:03 PM
They remind me alot of Dead Confederate. I love that first Dead Confederate album but what the hell happened on thier second one (Sugar)....They don't even sound like the same band, did they lose their lead guitarist or something?
I was kind of wondering the same thing. I loved their first one....I haven't given the 2nd one a ton of listens but I didn't do it for me...and it even had J Mascis on a track who I love. Their set at Hangout slayed last year though.
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Quote from: sweatboard on Jan 26, 2012, 03:03 PM
They remind me alot of Dead Confederate. I love that first Dead Confederate album but what the hell happened on thier second one (Sugar)....They don't even sound like the same band, did they lose their lead guitarist or something?
I was kind of wondering the same thing. I loved their first one....I haven't given the 2nd one a ton of listens but I didn't do it for me...and it even had J Mascis on a track who I love. Their set at Hangout slayed last year though.
I agree about the Hangout set. It was killer and the loudness early in the day kicked my ass in gear. They sounded rather underwhelming the other two times I saw them in the past year. Probably because I was trying to get my drink on NYE before the Business came on.
Quote from: sweatboard on Jan 26, 2012, 03:03 PM
They remind me alot of Dead Confederate. I love that first Dead Confederate album but what the hell happened on thier second one (Sugar)....They don't even sound like the same band, did they lose their lead guitarist or something?
I listened to this album for the first time yesterday and once this morning. It sounds like what "War Elephant" might have sounded like had Dead Confederate released it. That being said... I really like it so far.
I'm on board. This is good stuff.
My favourite tune is "Rabbit on a Leash".
I would put these guys up there as my next band I HAVE TO SEE! I might like the first record better than Twister, which is high praise. Transmissions, it's amazing.
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Quote from: sweatboard on Jan 26, 2012, 03:03 PM
They remind me alot of Dead Confederate. I love that first Dead Confederate album but what the hell happened on thier second one (Sugar)....They don't even sound like the same band, did they lose their lead guitarist or something?
I was kind of wondering the same thing. I loved their first one....I haven't given the 2nd one a ton of listens but I didn't do it for me...and it even had J Mascis on a track who I love. Their set at Hangout slayed last year though.
As far as Dead Confederate
yeah, I've heard them do On The Beach and The Diamond Sea....Sonic Youth and Neil Young and they slayed them both....one more reason why I'm so bewildered by the new record....they are just better than that. How can you have the power to cover two of my favorite songs ever and then water yourself down for an album that makes me wonder why I gave a shit about you in the first place. I just don't get it. Then again, I don't really get the direction MMJ has gone in these days either.
Neil Young made a great point when he said "how is it that all these things around us have evolved and our music sounds worse today than ever"
MMJ just needs to go back to the farm.
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Quote from: bold992006 on Jan 27, 2012, 10:24 AM
Quote from: sweatboard on Jan 26, 2012, 03:03 PM
They remind me alot of Dead Confederate. I love that first Dead Confederate album but what the hell happened on thier second one (Sugar)....They don't even sound like the same band, did they lose their lead guitarist or something?
I was kind of wondering the same thing. I loved their first one....I haven't given the 2nd one a ton of listens but I didn't do it for me...and it even had J Mascis on a track who I love. Their set at Hangout slayed last year though.
As far as Dead Confederate
yeah, I've heard them do On The Beach and The Diamond Sea....Sonic Youth and Neil Young and they slayed them both....one more reason why I'm so bewildered by the new record....they are just better than that. How can you have the power to cover two of my favorite songs ever and then water yourself down for an album that makes me wonder why I gave a shit about you in the first place. I just don't get it. Then again, I don't really get the direction MMJ has gone in these days either.
they also remind me of Dead Confederate--
Quote from: sweatboard on Feb 02, 2012, 03:09 AM
Quote from: bold992006 on Jan 27, 2012, 10:24 AM
Quote from: sweatboard on Jan 26, 2012, 03:03 PM
They remind me alot of Dead Confederate. I love that first Dead Confederate album but what the hell happened on thier second one (Sugar)....They don't even sound like the same band, did they lose their lead guitarist or something?
I was kind of wondering the same thing. I loved their first one....I haven't given the 2nd one a ton of listens but I didn't do it for me...and it even had J Mascis on a track who I love. Their set at Hangout slayed last year though.
As far as Dead Confederate
yeah, I've heard them do On The Beach and The Diamond Sea....Sonic Youth and Neil Young and they slayed them both....one more reason why I'm so bewildered by the new record....they are just better than that. How can you have the power to cover two of my favorite songs ever and then water yourself down for an album that makes me wonder why I gave a shit about you in the first place. I just don't get it. Then again, I don't really get the direction MMJ has gone in these days either.
completely agree....MMJ has lost me on the last two albums. I hope the next Dead Confederate album is a nice comeback.
I can't stop listening to this album
According to a reply on FB they will be announcing some tour dates in a couple of weeks.
Loving this Album. Are they getting any attention nationally these days? This is the first I have heard of them. Surprised they were not on more bands to watch out for lists, music blogs, etc.
New website and tour:
http://www.countrymicemusic.com (http://www.countrymicemusic.com)
My LP came yesterday and I must say that I was a little disappointed in the sound. I am guessing that it is probably due to the band's budget (I don't think that the J. Roddy & The Business' LP sounds great either, so same situation?). Does anyone else have it yet? Don't get me wrong, I'm still glad that I bought it, it just sounds a little flat. Also, I have a mediocre setup at best as far as my TT and speakers/amp go.
Quote from: jones on Feb 22, 2012, 10:17 AM
My LP came yesterday and I must say that I was a little disappointed in the sound. I am guessing that it is probably due to the band's budget (I don't think that the J. Roddy & The Business' LP sounds great either, so same situation?). Does anyone else have it yet? Don't get me wrong, I'm still glad that I bought it, it just sounds a little flat. Also, I have a mediocre setup at best as far as my TT and speakers/amp go.
yeah mine didn't sound great either. Did yours come unsealed as well?
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Quote from: jones on Feb 22, 2012, 10:17 AM
My LP came yesterday and I must say that I was a little disappointed in the sound. I am guessing that it is probably due to the band's budget (I don't think that the J. Roddy & The Business' LP sounds great either, so same situation?). Does anyone else have it yet? Don't get me wrong, I'm still glad that I bought it, it just sounds a little flat. Also, I have a mediocre setup at best as far as my TT and speakers/amp go.
yeah mine didn't sound great either. Did yours come unsealed as well?
Yes, unsealed with an LP ring in the jacket. Also, the paper sleeve was folded in on two corners.
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Quote from: Ruckus on Feb 22, 2012, 03:36 PM
Quote from: jones on Feb 22, 2012, 10:17 AM
My LP came yesterday and I must say that I was a little disappointed in the sound. I am guessing that it is probably due to the band's budget (I don't think that the J. Roddy & The Business' LP sounds great either, so same situation?). Does anyone else have it yet? Don't get me wrong, I'm still glad that I bought it, it just sounds a little flat. Also, I have a mediocre setup at best as far as my TT and speakers/amp go.
yeah mine didn't sound great either. Did yours come unsealed as well?
Yes, unsealed with an LP ring in the jacket. Also, the paper sleeve was folded in on two corners.
I only had slight ring wear and one folded sleeve corner. :bath:
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Quote from: jones on Feb 22, 2012, 03:55 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Feb 22, 2012, 03:36 PM
Quote from: jones on Feb 22, 2012, 10:17 AM
My LP came yesterday and I must say that I was a little disappointed in the sound. I am guessing that it is probably due to the band's budget (I don't think that the J. Roddy & The Business' LP sounds great either, so same situation?). Does anyone else have it yet? Don't get me wrong, I'm still glad that I bought it, it just sounds a little flat. Also, I have a mediocre setup at best as far as my TT and speakers/amp go.
yeah mine didn't sound great either. Did yours come unsealed as well?
Yes, unsealed with an LP ring in the jacket. Also, the paper sleeve was folded in on two corners.
I only had slight ring wear and one folded sleeve corner. :bath:
Oh, you sprung for deluxe! Baller!!!
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Cameron, thanks for the suggestion. I have been listening to Twister for the past week and it's a great experience....between this album, WU LYF, Alabama Shakes and Willis Earl Beal there is some great new stuff goin around.....
i really love this album..his voice reminds me of Ian Brown (The Stone Roses) for some odd reason.
why no NYC show?!
Quote from: Penny Lane on Feb 29, 2012, 09:50 PM
i really love this album..his voice reminds me of Ian Brown (The Stone Roses) for some odd reason.
why no NYC show?!
They had their album release at Mercury lounge last night. Was wondering if anybody went. Waiting on the vinyl so haven't listened to the new one yet.
Quote from: jones on Feb 22, 2012, 09:03 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Feb 22, 2012, 08:16 PM
Quote from: jones on Feb 22, 2012, 03:55 PM
Quote from: Ruckus on Feb 22, 2012, 03:36 PM
Quote from: jones on Feb 22, 2012, 10:17 AM
My LP came yesterday and I must say that I was a little disappointed in the sound. I am guessing that it is probably due to the band's budget (I don't think that the J. Roddy & The Business' LP sounds great either, so same situation?). Does anyone else have it yet? Don't get me wrong, I'm still glad that I bought it, it just sounds a little flat. Also, I have a mediocre setup at best as far as my TT and speakers/amp go.
yeah mine didn't sound great either. Did yours come unsealed as well?
Yes, unsealed with an LP ring in the jacket. Also, the paper sleeve was folded in on two corners.
I only had slight ring wear and one folded sleeve corner. :bath:
Oh, you sprung for deluxe! Baller!!!
:bath: :bath: :bath:
Straight ballin' for sure this time around. My Hour of the Wolf arrived on President's Day in pristine condition and I can assure you that the vinyl sounds exponentially better than the last one. As expected, I'm digging it. They are all over the map stylistically but may have dropped the Morning Son sound a bit more and added some tracks with a solid bluesiness to them. I think it's a damn solid 2nd record.
Upon 2nd listen, there are some sunny pop songs in here that may or may not appeal to some that loved the 1st record. One song in particular reminded me of It's a Shame Lemondheads.
hope to check these dudes out tonight! Trying to recruit a friend or two to come but being St. Pats day I'm havin trouble getting any commitments. May fly solo