Topic Chemical Brothers

[russycarps]

Have they actually released anything of note since Galvanize? I'd check Wiki but I can't be arsed.

There was a time when the Chemicals were genuinely groundbreaking and essential to the music scene but I've a feeling that time has been and gone. When I watched them in 2011 it just seemed like a field of 40-somethings desperately trying to relive their mid-twenties albeit on creakier knees and less illegal drugs.

you're right, but who is there to fill their void? skrillex?

the likes of chemicals, orbital, leftfield etc are still headlining because nobody has yet bettered them.

Edited April 23, 2015 by russycarps

[Matt - Ed Banger Records]

Have they actually released anything of note since Galvanize? I'd check Wiki but I can't be arsed.

There was a time when the Chemicals were genuinely groundbreaking and essential to the music scene but I've a feeling that time has been and gone. When I watched them in 2011 it just seemed like a field of 40-somethings desperately trying to relive their mid-twenties albeit on creakier knees and less illegal drugs.

There last album Further was absolutely brilliant, didn't exactly bother the charts but a real return to form in my eyes.

[zeppelin]

I can't believe how many people don't seem to have heard or rate further. The album was incredible! Whatever people say about an ageing crowd, most people I know are really into them and that's early twenties so they're definitely still major players!

[ericlered]

There last album Further was absolutely brilliant, didn't exactly bother the charts but a real return to form in my eyes.

I can't believe how many people don't seem to have heard or rate further. The album was incredible! Whatever people say about an ageing crowd, most people I know are really into them and that's early twenties so they're definitely still major players!

You know what; i don't think i have even heard it, I'll put that right cheers.

[SilverLining]

Its amazing, surely most people have heard Swoon at least?

[Filthy]

Another shout for further, best album since Surrender in my book. Of their peers they've definitely been most consistantly productive and have maintained more relevance imo

[SilverLining]

I can't believe how many people don't seem to have heard or rate further. The album was incredible! Whatever people say about an ageing crowd, most people I know are really into them and that's early twenties so they're definitely still major players!

I'm early twenties and they are my favourite electronic act by far.

[Slugworth]

Its amazing, surely most people have heard Swoon at least?

"Just remember, to fall in love"

[Matt - Ed Banger Records]

Swoon makes me feel queasy in a good way - just had a quick look at the tracklist for Further and I am going to say that there isn't a single track that isn't amazing on there - probably my favourite Chems album to listen to from start to finish to be honest.

[LondonTom]

Its amazing, surely most people have heard Swoon at least?

Indeed, Swoon is bloody brilliant!!

Still for a Glastonbury performence I'd put myself in the seen it once, would go again but wouldn't win in a clash group as i've seen it before and know what I am going get.

[fatyeti24]

Swoon makes me feel queasy in a good way - just had a quick look at the tracklist for Further and I am going to say that there isn't a single track that isn't amazing on there - probably my favourite Chems album to listen to from start to finish to be honest.

ha, same here. always loved 'em, been buying their stuff since before their first album, but Further is my favourite.

[WS_Jack_III]

Further is awesome. I liked We Are The Night too.

The Don't Think track was brilliant too, can't believe it was an bonus track to Further. Should have just been on it to start with.

Edited April 23, 2015 by III

[zeppelin]

I always get a bit nervous before the first play of a new track...

[WS_Jack_III]

I always get a bit nervous before the first play of a new track...

i feel the same.

awful if one of your faves releases a stinker.

[DJL]

I haven't disliked anything they've ever done. I mean the Hunger games and the Hanna soundtrack were boring but album wise i think they've been consistently excellent.

If them playing sunday means no clash with the mothership and moody blues (tough choice as it is) then that's fine by me (barring an amazing pyramid headliner).

[zeppelin]

Well it's not groundbreaking but I'm sure I'll learn to love it.

Quite excited for the next single featuring Q-Tip though. And one with Beck could be interesting.

Slightly gutted that the album won't be out before the big G.

[Rose-Colored Boy]

It's okay. Not brilliant, by their standards.

[WS_Jack_III]

Well it's not groundbreaking but I'm sure I'll learn to love it.

Quite excited for the next single featuring Q-Tip though. And one with Beck could be interesting.

Slightly gutted that the album won't be out before the big G.

yeah i like it but not blown away straight away. The guests on the album sound brilliant, Beck!!

[Franky]

you're right, but who is there to fill their void? skrillex?

the likes of chemicals, orbital, leftfield etc are still headlining because nobody has yet bettered them.

Nero, they are so underrated as a dance act.

[mufcok]

I love it, exactly what I expected. Will be unreal live like everything else they play

[WS_Jack_III]

I love it, exactly what I expected. Will be unreal live like everything else they play

i will agree there, i think this will work very well live. 1st single on May 4th did she say?

[zeppelin]

i will agree there, i think this will work very well live. 1st single on May 4th did she say?

Yeah, 4th of May, featuring Q-Tip and called "Go" (I think she said that)

[mufcok]

Yeah week on Monday. Part of me wants a half arsed headliner on Pyramid Sunday, really don't want to have to make the choice between Chemical Brothers and someone really good on Pyramid

[stuartbert two hats]

It's already on YouTube.

[WS_Jack_III]

Yeah week on Monday. Part of me wants a half arsed headliner on Pyramid Sunday, really don't want to have to make the choice between Chemical Brothers and someone really good on Pyramid

feeling that way now.

Listening to the new track through my proper sound system. Much better than my bass swamped DAB system. Sounding great.