The Futureheads roll call

I am a DJ-I am what I play
Set-list
Brian Jonestown Massacre-Servo
The Records-Starry Eyes
The Fever-Gray Ghost
Madness-Embarassment
Buzzcocks-Autonomy
Kasabian-Reason Is Treason
New Order-Krafty
Pink Grease-Remember Forever
22-20's-22 Days
Annie Christian-Love This Life
Franz Ferdinand-Matinee
The Jam-Start!
Kaiser Chiefs-Everyday I Love You Less And Less
Zutons-Havana Gang Brawl
Le Tigre-TKO
Weezer-Devotion
The High Speed Scene
Razorlight-Stumble And Fall
Cardia-Life After Love
Possum Dixon-Nerves
Bloc Party-Helicopter
Dead 60's-Riot Radio
Robbers On High Street-Japanese Girls
Idlewild-Love Steals Us…
The Shout Out Louds
Queen-The Loser In The End
Hefner-Pull Yourself Together
Devo-Wiggly World
The Smiths-The Headmaster Ritual
The Chills-Familiarity Breeds Contempt
Dogs Die In Hot Cars-I Love You Cause I Have To
The Fall-Cruiser's Creek
U2-Celebration
XTC-Radios In Motion
Hot Hot Heat-Goodnight Goodnight
The Futureheads
Kula Shaker-Sound Of Drums
Libertines-Can't Stand Me Now
The Clash-Police On My Back
Snow Patrol-Run

I didn't like the Futureheads album either but went because my buddy had a free ticket. Was anyone else impressed by The Shout Out Louds?

Sorry… exceedingly unimpressed by the Shout Out Louds, and I think that was their point. The "I'm too bored to try" stage presence doesn't work for me. Just struck me as contrived. Started strong, but by the fifth song, I was ready for them to be done. Haven't heard them on disc though–how's that EP?

High Speed Scene was the high point for me, but I'm a sucker for power-pop.

Dug the Futureheads quite a bit (and I do like their album), but christ… didn't realize how many younguns were in their fan base. They have a song on the OC soundtrack or what?

Oh yeah… and liberty spikes? Man that is edgy. At the mall. Who was the unfortunate f**k who that kid stood in front of?

Originally posted by ravedubin:
I am a DJ-I am what I play
Set-list

Thanks for the list. I was going to comment on how much I liked the DJ set, even though I only caught everything post-Shout Out Louds. Nice.

Originally posted by Sheik Urass:
are you crazzzzy. I was there ALL night. That was the most kickin' show I've ever seen; it was Devo meets cashmere sweaters. All the upstairs fans were exhausted. Maybe you used your press pass and stayed in the VIP section too long. No slow stuff; no emo; no anthems/hooks…was your hangover blocking your ears and your brain synapses? You worry me sometimes; you being a music critic and all… I LOVED the Futureheads and so did everyone else, you freak. It was THE MOST energetic show at the 930 in the past three years (except for the Jam…).

The most kickin' show you've ever seen? Really? Hyperbole much?

I thought the futureheads were good, but certainly not excellent … like i said, much more straightforward punk-pop than i expected from them, and all of the guys got on my nerves … i could see why there were so many high school kids there, it was almost like a british facsimile of the punk-pop on "modern rock" radio here in the good ole US-of-A … there were definitely a few good songs though, and, like i said, "meantime" was great … but overall, i say "blah" and "eh?" and i'd be mighty surprised if i was the only one.

what bug flew up your ass?

Originally posted by HoyaSaxa03:
The most kickin' show you've ever seen? Really? Hyperbole much?

I thought the futureheads were good, but certainly not excellent … like i said, much more straightforward punk-pop than i expected from them, and all of the guys got on my nerves … i could see why there were so many high school kids there, it was almost like a british facsimile of the punk-pop on "modern rock" radio here in the good ole US-of-A … there were definitely a few good songs though, and, like i said, "meantime" was great … but overall, i say "blah" and "eh?" and i'd be mighty surprised if i was the only one.

Nah, you're definitely not the only one, although I do think they're far better musically than any of your Blink-182 type bands.

"Fun and worth twelve bucks:" That's about the biggest compliment I can give the Futureheads. I just didn't feel compelled to stick around for the requisite encore (did they even do one?). They'd played the six songs that I dig on the album by that point anyhow.

But their CD is the perfect example of straightforward punk-pop. Why would you expect their live show to be any different? And I'll admit the whole this-side-versus-that-side thing was a bit hokey, but at least they're trying to engage the audience. I love "chipper" bands. I like it when they jump around, make cracks at each other and act like they're really enjoying what they do. There's nothing more annoying than paying to see a band that stands perfectly silent and still, stares at their feet and acts like they'd rather be at home watching TV.

Everyone around me was having a good time, that's for sure.

"Most energetic show at the 9:30 in the past 3 years"? Well that's ridiculous.

Originally posted by HoyaSaxa03:
The most kickin' show you've ever seen? Really? Hyperbole much?

shut up with the hyperbole comments already. did you just learn that word a couple weeks ago

i will take Rhett's stance on this show, I didnt like it. but i didnt go either.

i dont care for the Futureheads too much.

Originally posted by sonickteam2:

Originally posted by HoyaSaxa03:
The most kickin' show you've ever seen? Really? Hyperbole much?

shut up with the hyperbole comments already. did you just learn that word a couple weeks ago

it's just such a damn good word!! like hirsute.

Originally posted by Bombay Chutney:
But their CD is the perfect example of straightforward punk-pop. Why would you expect their live show to be any different?

good point, i'm listening to it again, and i'm not sure why i found them so intriguing the first couple of listens … but i'm not saying they sucked or anything, i thought they put on a good show and i was entertained, just didn't blow my socks off (like the shout out louds did).

Originally posted by tenfifteen:

Originally posted by HoyaSaxa03:
i could see why there were so many high school kids there, it was almost like a british facsimile of the punk-pop on "modern rock" radio here in the good ole US-of-A …

Nah, you're definitely not the only one, although I do think they're far better musically than any of your Blink-182 type bands.

yeah, i'd agree they're better, but their call and response stuff and song structures just reminded me alot of the stuff i hear on DC101 (not always a bad thing…), so i guess the big question is why they aren't breaking through to the mainstream, seems like they'd be pretty well-suited for rock radio …

[/qb]it's just such a damn good word!! like hirsute. [/QB]

Like "condescending" as in asshole.

Originally posted by Sheik Urass:
I LOVED the Futureheads and so did everyone else, you freak.

who's the asshole again? i'm just posting what i thought about the show, chillllll out.

yeah, i'd agree they're better, but their call and response stuff and song structures just reminded me alot of the stuff i hear on DC101 (not always a bad thing…), so i guess the big question is why they aren't breaking through to the mainstream, seems like they'd be pretty well-suited for rock radio … [/QB]Definitely agree there. Like I mentioned last week, they remind me alot of the Jam, and that was a band that never really took off here. I think their stuff lacks the more familiar verse/chorus/verse structure of Green Day, et al. And for all the guitar, it's also a lot less power-chordy/"chugga-chugga," both of which go over big here. Maybe we Americans just like our guitar-rock a little more Jimmy Eat World-ish (in general).

Originally posted by HoyaSaxa03:
who's the asshole again? i'm just posting what i thought about the show, chillllll out.

Bow, BOW I SAY, before the rawk holiness that art the FUTUREHEADS, blasphemer!

Originally posted by tenfifteen:
Sorry… exceedingly unimpressed by the Shout Out Louds, and I think that was their point. The "I'm too bored to try" stage presence doesn't work for me. Just struck me as contrived. Started strong, but by the fifth song, I was ready for them to be done. Haven't heard them on disc though–how's that EP?

High Speed Scene was the high point for me, but I'm a sucker for power-pop.

Dug the Futureheads quite a bit (and I do like their album), but christ… didn't realize how many younguns were in their fan base. They have a song on the OC soundtrack or what?

Oh yeah… and liberty spikes? Man that is edgy. At the mall. Who was the unfortunate f**k who that kid stood in front of?

Have not listened to the EP yet. Three songs but only cost $2. Supposedly, a full length will be released this spring.

The most kickin' show you've ever seen? Really? Hyperbole much?

what bug flew up your ass? [/QB]

Yeah, these remarks were really about the music right?

Originally posted by Sheik Urass:

The most kickin' show you've ever seen? Really? Hyperbole much?

what bug flew up your ass?

Yeah, these remarks were really about the music right? [/QB]

the first one, yes, was about the music.

the second one was in response to this:

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was your hangover blocking your ears and your brain synapses? You worry me sometimes; you being a music critic and all… I LOVED the Futureheads and so did everyone else, you freak

You two should get a room and work out that hirsute sexual tension that keeps bubbling over onto the board.

:D :D :D