So who's going to the show on Sunday? I'll be up front for this one. Expect to hear everything from the new singles compilation "A Sides Win". I'm also going to Philly tomorrow to check out the show there.
Sloan @ Black Cat this Sunday
me me me and 9 of my closest friends. ;)
I've got a ticket to see them in NYC on Tuesday as well, but I think my responsible side will overtake me and I'll miss it because of work stuff. But, I know myself and I may be SO psyched by the end of the show Sunday that nothing can keep me from the NYC show…
I've got a ticket to see them in NYC on Tuesday as well, but I think my responsible side will overtake me and I'll miss it because of work stuff. But, I know myself and I may be SO psyched by the end of the show Sunday that nothing can keep me from the NYC show…
great f-in band. when I first moved to T.O. n 91 they and murderrecords where the darlings of muchmusic. was hoping they'd get much bigger stateside but I guess they never gave a shit
On my way up from Richmond for this show. Saw them open for Jet a while abck and decided to check them out again. Very good live show.
20 hours to go!!!
Old 97s tonight was great, by the way…
Old 97s tonight was great, by the way…
ahhh i want to be at this SO BADLY
stupid facking exams
stupid facking exams
i'm dragging my boyfriend to this tonight. I love Sloan! i've never been to Black Cat before. what's better: driving or metro?? i'm coming from Alexandria.
probably driving… as you might have to leave early and miss part of the set to catch the metro home… then again there are only two bands so it could be over in time, but so very hard to predict at the black cat.
I agree with Kosmo….why chance the metro's closing time. It's a Sunday and the show won't be sold out – parking shouldn't be bad at all. I recommend looking down 14th street towards S, R, Q etc. More spaces than the side streets (because you can't park there during morning rush hour) and I think safer (not that I find the area unsafe…).
Thanks for the info! very much looking forward to the show tonight!
Sloan kicked so much ass. They are what Weezer wish they were.
Last night was just another regular ol' Sloan show - which means that it blows away most bands live efforts. The harmonies were dead on, Andrew's drumming was amazing, Patrick's guitar solos were worthy of Ace Frehley/Angus Young, and Murph was….well, he was Murph.
Personally, I've been a little disappointed by the setlists on this tour. Three songs by Andrew is two too many. They've been playing some obscure oldies that only the real old school fans are going to appreciate. Those could be sacrificed in favour of more from Twice Removed/One Chord To Another.
I think the band was a little disappointed with the crowd's enthusiasm (or lack thereof) judging from a few off mic comments from Murphy. The Black Cat looked only about 50% full.
But when all is said and done, the boys from Halifax sure know how to craft hooky pop and old school rock and roll. Definitely one of the most enjoyable shows I've seen this year.
Personally, I've been a little disappointed by the setlists on this tour. Three songs by Andrew is two too many. They've been playing some obscure oldies that only the real old school fans are going to appreciate. Those could be sacrificed in favour of more from Twice Removed/One Chord To Another.
I think the band was a little disappointed with the crowd's enthusiasm (or lack thereof) judging from a few off mic comments from Murphy. The Black Cat looked only about 50% full.
But when all is said and done, the boys from Halifax sure know how to craft hooky pop and old school rock and roll. Definitely one of the most enjoyable shows I've seen this year.
how were the capitol years?
Originally posted by HoyaParanoia:Made me wish it had been an "Evening With Sloan"…
how were the capitol years?
Striving to be like Brian Jonestown Massecure without any of the elements that make BJM good, plus annoying between song filler…
Kosmo, I didn't see you. I saw Bags and Kosmette though.
That was my first time hearing Sloan. As you can tell from my previous message, I was really impressed. Any albums to recommend?
That was my first time hearing Sloan. As you can tell from my previous message, I was really impressed. Any albums to recommend?
Yup wish it had been an "Evening with Sloan" drop the warmup act and add 30 minutes to the set. To go along with that thought the band should take along a utility player, like The Posies Ken Stringfellow, who can switch between guitar and keyboards. Would be nice to hear some of the mellowier piano songs from them. They got a bit jammy especially the Andrew songs.
With so many records I don't even think about what they are going to play. Not having the setlist, but looking at the Buffalo they played 12 of the 16 tracks form Aside Wins. But, the new tracks are a bit of dud for them and could have easily been skipped over in favor of "Sugartune", etc.
Listened to "Between The Bridges" in the car this am, which IMHO is the bands best record, and realized they played a number of tracks from that one. BTB serves as a great summary of the bands previous four releases. BTB is not the bands Hit record and depending on how you look at is either all hit singles or none at all. Of course they followed it up with "Pretty Together" the bands weakest effort.
Well lets hope the band doesn't get discouraged by the dimishing lack of response in the US. Thought they were actually gaining fans as a result of last years Jet tour, but then again that one didn't hit DC…
With so many records I don't even think about what they are going to play. Not having the setlist, but looking at the Buffalo they played 12 of the 16 tracks form Aside Wins. But, the new tracks are a bit of dud for them and could have easily been skipped over in favor of "Sugartune", etc.
Listened to "Between The Bridges" in the car this am, which IMHO is the bands best record, and realized they played a number of tracks from that one. BTB serves as a great summary of the bands previous four releases. BTB is not the bands Hit record and depending on how you look at is either all hit singles or none at all. Of course they followed it up with "Pretty Together" the bands weakest effort.
Well lets hope the band doesn't get discouraged by the dimishing lack of response in the US. Thought they were actually gaining fans as a result of last years Jet tour, but then again that one didn't hit DC…
Great show last night! i agree with xcanuck though, i would love to hear more off of Twice Removed, and Smeared for that matter. they are still my all time favorite albums. I didn't know that one song that Chris said was 10-12 years old. Can someone tell me what song that was? It's too bad that more people don't know about Sloan. It would have been cool to see that place packed.
Originally posted by kosmo vinyl:that's too bad, i had heard good things …
Originally posted by HoyaParanoia:Made me wish it had been an "Evening With Sloan"…
how were the capitol years?
Striving to be like Brian Jonestown Massecure without any of the elements that make BJM good, plus annoying between song filler…
Originally posted by econo:hmmm tough choice… I would start with either Navy Blues or One Chord to Another, if like more straight ahead rock. "Smeared" is the nosiest of the lot, which you might enjoy. Geffen was hoping they would be the Canadian Nirvana, that is until they recorded "Twice Removed" which is the poppiest record of theirs. "Between the Bridges" is for me thier best record but may not be the best starting point for a new fan. Skip "Pretty Together" and "Action Pact" has it's moments.
Kosmo, I didn't see you. I saw Bags and Kosmette though.
That was my first time hearing Sloan. As you can tell from my previous message, I was really impressed. Any albums to recommend?
Originally posted by HoyaParanoia:they were pretty good when they played with The High Strung and Carlsonics, maybe they had an off night
that's too bad, i had heard good things …