I almost always read the AOTW column, and especially the album list at the bottom. But today was different. Today, I woke up and almost my first conscious thought was, "Will Stereogum get it right and name RBCF AOTW, or will they defy the logical choice for the sake of provocation, ignorance, or poor taste?" This was pre-pee, pre-coffee. It was that important. I mean, I have actively wondered several times, literal concerted thought, as to whether this album would be rightfully championed here. And this. What a sham. At least it looks like the commentariat agrees and knows what's up. If you couldn't tell from the comments that came before, this is not hype... this is the best guitar-based indie rock album in ages. Defy me (us) at your ear's peril.
Great song. I love video games that go for a heavily stylized art approach with cool textures, colors, etc, instead of just continually going for overly complicated "realistic" versions of futuristic dystopia. Well, I would if I still played them. But I do think this looks gorgeous.
I want to go buy like 15 guitars every time I listen to RBCF, which is increasingly every day. I am fantasizing that they’ve got a surprise second album ready to release after this one like Beach House did almost immediately after *Depression Cherry* with *Thank Your Lucky Stars*. In summary, all I want is a hundred guitars and a thousand RBCF songs to play on them. This is a reasonable request.
Are people already over the new UADA? Because, I'm not. It is scratching the itch that I usually looked to Inquisition for, but now am, uh... not looking over to Inquisition for anymore. Which is a shame, because riffs, and also, hundreds spent on those goat-leather bound records. But the UADA is filling in quite serviceably given it is an insanely tight black metal hook fest. Thoughts?
There's not a lot of dudes in FOOTBALL built like Judge. He's Jimmy Graham on the diamond. It's insane. Also, my walk up music would be "Evisceration Plague"'s insane stomp, or maybe something slower by Morbid Angel. "Where the Slime Live" would be pretty dope.
FYI, y'all smart folk who pre-ordered this from Sub Pop: THE ALBUM IS STREAMING IN YOUR ACCOUNT @ SUB POP RIGHT NOW. As of 5/18, you can gulp down this sweet, sweet syrup until you hurl riffs all over your Vans. Or at least that's what I've got slated for the next few hours.
So, who is performing in this new iteration of Deerhunter? Do we know if Lockett and Moses are still in the fold? I wasn't able to discern from the videos above.
Bummed that there are already 17 comments, because I want my superlative praise to be seen and seen again, upvoted for all the right reasons. Namely, that this band is one of — if not THE — best guitar-oriented indie rock bands to grace mine ears in the past several years. They have yet to release a song that is even marginal. They’re all distinctly different and have unique hooks, nooks, and crannies. This is my most anticipated release of 2018, and if they get two or three albums out there with this type of consistently mind-bendingly perfect songwriting, they’ll be among my favorite bands of all-time. They’ve taken over my earwaves in a way that hasn’t happened since I listened to nothing but Jay Reatard for about 6 months straight The summer of 2008. These guys, and (the Courtneys) are perfect. ILOVETHEMILOVETHEMSOMUCH
Demonym (from the Latin "demos" for populace) is the term for which you're looking; e.g. Mancunian is someone from Manchester. A toponym (Latin "tópos" for place) for top is a name for a place, not a person; e.g. The Rocky Mountains are named descriptively due to their appearance, and a lack of imagination, I assume.
Also, you were correct, Brightonian is the demonym for someone from Brighton.
They apparently don't have a drummer right now. Otherwise, the new singer (replacing Chance Garnette) is Adam Clemans, formerly of (very dope band) Wolvhammer. The heart of the attack, axe men Scott Hedrick and Nate Garnette, are still there, as is bassist Evan Linger. Clemans has seemingly made huge strides as I was not a fan of *The Apothic Gloom*, but am absolutely LOVING his vox on this track. The new, more black-metal-focused direction sounds extremely promising. Also, for the uninitiated, this band is about as much fun as you can have at a metal concert. Long live the 'Witch!
"I'd like to thank Stevie Wonder, who didn't release an album this year." // Paul Simon, upon winning the Grammy for Album of the Year in 1976.
Sorry, everyone else. Deafheaven IS releasing an album this year. Good luck on second place. This song was incredible. It sounds way more indie rock and I mean that in the absolute best possible way. The riffs/hooks are instantly memorable. Everything else they already had is still there in spades. Just monstrous.
Whenever I think, "What bands do I like right now?", I always think of a lot of bands that I just am like, "yeah, those guys," or, "oh, right, them," but then I remember RBCF and I'm like, "OH, yeah, those other bands are trash. Rolling Blackouts C.F. are the greatest and destined to be in rotation henceforth forever more. Amen. I wish they'd release a full-length." I think these guys have a sound that was scientifically written to appeal to mine ears.
I love the more melodic take on the post-punk/motorik sound. They sound warm where others are chilly, technicolor where others are monochromatic. And their obvious dexterity can sound downright virtuosic at times. Some of my faves. MORE PLEASE!
Hello, all: Check it out! The new Panopticon is streaming as of NOW (discovered this news via Invisible Oranges, fwiw):
https://thetruepanopticon.bandcamp.com/album/the-scars-of-man-on-the-once-nameless-wilderness-i-and-ii
I tried for about 45 seconds to try to come up with some witty pun about being excited, thinking about carbs, LAX, or whatever, and I realized that if there's any band where a straightforward "this shit kicks ass, thank God they're back," would suffice, it is Hot Snakes. This shit kicks ass. Thank God they're back. I should put down this bagel. [DAMMIT!]
Because I know most of the Stereogum commentariat comes back to re-read my old comments on a daily basis, I thought I would provide this update: I ended up buying this record on vinyl. A) Listened to the NPR stream and it was incredibly good. Songs for days. And B) To prove to myself that I can get past labels and judge something on the merit of what's inside. Because, 2018. So, that's the update. Commence upvoting.
This is 100% my bag, baby. Preordered this and couldn't be more excited. It's what the German's would call, "vonderful." Or something like that. Can't put my finder on it.
HUMMER. I mean, I covered "Mayonaise" at a high school talent show with a band created specifically to cover "Mayonaise," but "Hummer" is the Plutonic form of what a Pumpkins song is. Both deserve spots, but "Hummer" is number one in my book. Also, "Starla," (which I tried to convince my wife to include as 'in the running' for a baby name... no go), "Soma," "Bury Me," and some of the others that were included on this list. Also, some others.
Oh, I'm 100% wrong about disliking them for their name and acknowledged as much above. I actually would be totally neutral if it was Soccer Mom. Soccer Mom is actually, maybe, slightly cool. What's in a name? For bands, a lot, I think. Like, Diarrhea Planet...? I love to buy band shirts but there's a zero percent chance I'm interacting with any segment of society with a Diarrhea Planet shirt on. I'd actually wear a Soccer Mom shirt, though, so... good point.
The title of this article should read, "D'arcy shares texts from Billy *REINFORCING* Smashing Pumpkins' reunion statement." While most of what comes out of Billy's camp could be construed as controversial, not all of it is. Even when he had no reason to believe that his statement would be public (i.e., a private text conversation), he took the high road and genuinely wanted what we all wanted. So, thanks for the corroboration, D'arcy. I hope your shoulder and ego heal and that you can join this group for a well-deserved victory lap.
I mean, Hamilton is the same every night and people don't seem to care. The extraordinarily vast majority of people who see this tour at all will see exactly one show. If the setlist is packed with gems and it is tightly performed, who cares what happens tomorrow in a different city?
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