kingcrawler Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 I can't get into these at all infact I don't think I ever will. In the minority here though.. I'm with you on that one. I thought they looked decent live at Big Weekend but I just can't get into the singles that I've heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson19 Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) I should like them but I just can't get them im supposed at how popular they have become saying that quite like Feed The Mantary - The Skepta cover got them a lot of hype but I thought that sounded terrible. Saw them live supporting Jamie T academy tour last year and didn't feel they were particularly great live either. Edited May 29, 2015 by Anderson19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 The album's currently getting laughed out of town by every reviewer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wonderwhy Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) The album seems to be hated by reviewers, loved by their fans; isn't that exactly that they want? NME gave them 8/10 anyway, so clearly the ladz are enjoying it. Edited May 29, 2015 by MattDavies__ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 I'm with you on that one. I thought they looked decent live at Big Weekend but I just can't get into the singles that I've heard. R1BW turned my head a bit after not being impressed with what I'd seen/heard before then and I was looking forward to checking them out at Glasto but I found the album pretty naff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) The album seems to be hated by reviews, loved by their fans; isn't that exactly that they want? NME gave them 8/10 anyway, so clearly the ladz are enjoying it. Debut album loved by their fans? Wow. NME gives everyone an 8/10. Edited May 29, 2015 by dentalplan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thearg Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 All these sudden negative posts,looks like I'm going to delve deeper than the first couple of tracks on YT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wonderwhy Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Debut album loved by their fans? Wow. NME gives everyone an 8/10. They gave Catfish a 4! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 All these sudden negative posts,looks like I'm going to delve deeper than the first couple of tracks on YT. Nah don't let our negative vibes put you off. You're free to like it. They gave Catfish a 4! I suppose. That was really bad though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirDaniel Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Discovered this band after opening this thread a couple of days ago. Simple fuzzy punk from guys who clearly don't take themselves too seriously. Very fun stuff and I foresee the shows being adrenaline fueled madness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson19 Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Then they changed there mind and now love Catfish! They're a fickle bunch the NME. They do seem to give out a lot of 8/10 at the minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZigster Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Discovered this band after opening this thread a couple of days ago. Simple fuzzy punk from guys who clearly don't take themselves too seriously. Very fun stuff and I foresee the shows being adrenaline fueled madness. Yeah, agree. Don't take themselves too seriously in a Rizzle Kicks reminding sort of way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Placid Casual Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 They gave Catfish a 4! They gave Nine Inch Nails a 10 for a joke because they've got top quality banter over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjglasto Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 Hadn't heard much till seeing their cover of Skepta, and now after seeing their R1BW where he came on for shut down I'm definitely going to try and make it, like the couple of their songs I've heard too. Also wouldn't mind going just for that main guy, he looks ite with a sweat on like. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff_Sav Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 I saw them at Common People last weekend. And they were ok, nothing special, but I think the crowd was a bit shite tbh. Usually people pull out something a bit more special at Glastonbury. I think if they played the Hell stage at 1am or something like that it will be one of the best sets of the weekend, otherwise I dont think they will be amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyhana22 Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 In the latest in a series of reputation shattering posts, can I point out that within the current trend of 2-piece fuzzy punk, if you also demand that properly engaging song-writing accompanies the energy and bombast... ...then Drenge are the band we need announced on Tuesday! Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewayiam Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 I saw them at Common People last weekend. And they were ok, nothing special, but I think the crowd was a bit shite tbh. Usually people pull out something a bit more special at Glastonbury. I think if they played the Hell stage at 1am or something like that it will be one of the best sets of the weekend, otherwise I dont think they will be amazing. Basically they're a racket of shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st dan Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 In the latest in a series of reputation shattering posts, can I point out that within the current trend of 2-piece fuzzy punk, if you also demand that properly engaging song-writing accompanies the energy and bombast... ...then Drenge are the band we need announced on Tuesday! Ben Indeed Benny! Drenge are comfortably my favourite of the 2-pieces around the the minute. Undertow is in my top 3 albums of the year so far. Surely they'll be announced won't they? I'm liking the Slaves album too. Some great catchy little songs on it! It what I expected really .. Doesn't deserve the 4/10 reviews at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson19 Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 Yeah Drenge are superb! & In a change to what ive been saying lately about other bands I actually prefer the new Drenge album. Fully expecting them to be announced Tuesday. We can do what we want is one of my favourite tracks of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 In the latest in a series of reputation shattering posts, can I point out that within the current trend of 2-piece fuzzy punk, if you also demand that properly engaging song-writing accompanies the energy and bombast... ...then Drenge are the band we need announced on Tuesday! Ben I would agree but Drenge aren't a two-piece anymore and their latest album isn't punk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyhana22 Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 You are, of course, correct as ever dental. I conveniently omitted to say that they'd added their bassist, purely to include them in the Drenge>SLAVES>Royal Blood debate! Is it just me, or are Royal Blood a bit rubbish? Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGrant261 Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 You are, of course, correct as ever dental. I conveniently omitted to say that they'd added their bassist, purely to include them in the Drenge>SLAVES>Royal Blood debate! Is it just me, or are Royal Blood a bit rubbish? Ben What happened to me with Royal Blood last year is happening now again with Slaves. Loved the first few singles, really got into them, then not all that overwhelmed by the album & now beginning to get a bit bored of them. That said they were very good live and I'm sure that wont change anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 You are, of course, correct as ever dental. I conveniently omitted to say that they'd added their bassist, purely to include them in the Drenge>SLAVES>Royal Blood debate! Is it just me, or are Royal Blood a bit rubbish? Ben Nah. Not just you. Slaves could've done with following their lead and doing all the UK festivals and building up a live rep before showing that they're pretty one-dimensional on record. You're best off comparing bands for how they sound rather than the number of members. I thought Slaves reminded me quite a bit of FIDLAR, except FIDLAR - while I'm not that big a fan - are loveable stoners and you can appreciate the dumb fun of it all. With the Slaves album I found it a little too dumb and not enough fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat2 Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 (edited) The difference between Slaves and the other two which keep being mentioned, is FUN These guys know how to work a crowd (at least they did when I saw them) they don't take themselves too seriously and they just seem funny self deprecating guys. I really enjoyed them last weekend, everyone came out of that tent with a smile. I actually like their music but I wouldn't say it was ever going to win a Mercury Prize. I just really enjoyed them, ther energy, their humour and their music Check out Cheer up London, Where's the car Debbie and Feed the Mantaray from their bbc big weekend set. That at glastonbury would go down an absolute storm, on any afternoon in the JP stage It's entertainment. Yes the other two are probably better musically, but they're nowhere near as much fun. In my opinion anyway. Edited May 30, 2015 by dingbat2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyhana22 Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 The difference between Slaves and the other two which keep being mentioned, is FUN These guys know how to work a crowd (at least they did when I saw them) they don't take themselves too seriously and they just seem funny self deprecating guys. I really enjoyed them last weekend, everyone came out of that tent with a smile. I actually like their music but I wouldn't say it was ever going to win a Mercury Prize. I just really enjoyed them, ther energy, their humour and their music Check out Cheer up London, Where's the car Debbie and Feed the Mantaray from their bbc big weekend set. That at glastonbury would go down an absolute storm, on any afternoon in the JP stage It's entertainment. Yes the other two are probably better musically, but they're nowhere near as much fun. In my opinion anyway. My only issue with that entirely reasonable approach dingbat, is that for whatever reason I just can't REALLY have fun if the music isn't doing it for me, no matter how engaging the band might be. For me, the benchmark for both those planets aligning would be Brakes, whose frenetic, in your face, music is fused with a live show that never stops you laughing and smiling. God I miss them... Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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