Rhett Miller
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Re: Make that "Fast Hands"
October 05, 2004 at 01:08 PM UTC
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in hopes of keeping the show length to a minimum?
Originally posted by Jaguär:
My favorite is Public Pervert.
Unfortunately, they haven't been playing it on their current tour.
bunnyman
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Re: Make that "Fast Hands"
October 05, 2004 at 01:34 PM UTC
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Yeah…sadly, that DOES tend to happen, except in the case of Radiohead. It's a fine balance, very few bands can retain credibility, be the darling of the critics, and still keep their fans interested (and in Radiohead's case, rabid). I hope Interpol can do it, they're a damn fine band.
grotty
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Re: Make that "Fast Hands"
October 05, 2004 at 05:00 PM UTC
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This Antics record is a strange one indeed.
I think I'm getting a little obsessed with it.
I can't quite figure out why I'm liking it so much.
I think it's a subtle change from Turn on the Bright Lights. All the classic Interpol sounds are there - the guitar tones & song structure changes. Yet it's very different - not as immediately catchy. The melodies are not as obvious. But I think upon repeated listens it may even be a better record. It's edgier - almost kinetic. With a lot of rewarding hidden depth. I think it's a classic example of one of those albums that demands an investment from the listener.
kurosawa-b/w - I've got tix for the 9:30. I'm also going to get tix for the 11/11 show in NYC. Unless the opener for Friday 11/12 turns out to be someone brilliantly persuasive.
bunnyman
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Re: Make that "Fast Hands"
October 05, 2004 at 05:08 PM UTC
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Grotty, you hit the nail on the head there. I have been listening to Antics and TOTBL back to back, and I am liking Antics more. You're right, it's not as immediate. But there are more undercurrents, more of a chemistry happening…a tension that carries the songs and adds weight. It's almost a little bit of an unsettling record because there is a darkness to it, but at the same time the music is very rewarding. I remember I got this feeling when I heard the Red House Painters rollercoaster LP. This is music that is made by people who really treasure what they do. They understand the whole point of why you make records…everyone I have talked to has agreed that there is something very special about Antics. It reminds me of a relationship that starts off very strange…you don't know what role the person will play in your life, but you want to explore that and the more you do, the more it intrigues you. I have a strong feeling this will be my favorite thing released this year.
Random Citizen
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Re: Make that "Fast Hands"
October 05, 2004 at 05:17 PM UTC
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Simply put, the album is aural crack! ;) And it passes the headphones test…so many layers.
malkmess
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Re: Make that "Fast Hands"
October 07, 2004 at 07:25 PM UTC
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hooray! i am going to be in nyc then AND i just turned 21, i hope i win some tix!
kurosawa-b/w
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Re: Make that "Fast Hands"
October 13, 2004 at 12:51 PM UTC
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A recent setlist:
2004/10/12 - Metropolis, Montréal, QE, CA
Next Exit
Obstacle 1
Evil
Say Hello To The Angels
NARC
Not Even Jail
Hands Away
NYC
Slow Hands
C'mere
PDA
Encore 1:
Leif Eriksson
Roland
Encore 2:
Stella Was A Diver And She Was Always Down
Random Citizen
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Re: Make that "Fast Hands"
October 13, 2004 at 12:59 PM UTC
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Yeah, the setlist for Boston was pretty much the same as that one.
Sieve-Fisted
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Re: Make that "Fast Hands"
October 13, 2004 at 01:13 PM UTC
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I finally picked up Antics last night at Best Buy. Itâ??s on sale for $9.99
bunnyman
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Re: Make that "Fast Hands"
October 13, 2004 at 01:30 PM UTC
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I'm slightly disappointed to not see "Public Pervert" and "Obstacle 2", which are personal favorites. But what the hell, it will still be an awesome show.
kurosawa-b/w
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Re: Make that "Fast Hands"
October 13, 2004 at 02:17 PM UTC
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Originally posted by Random Citizen:
Yeah, the setlist for Boston was pretty much the same as that one.
I think they played Length of Love in Boston instead of C'mere. I would rather hear C'mere since we got Length of Love on the last tour.
Random Citizen
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Re: Make that "Fast Hands"
November 01, 2004 at 09:09 PM UTC
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Setlist is changing…
From Saturday's show in Tempe, AZ:
Next Exit
Say Hello to the Angels
Evil
C'mere
Obstacle 1
Public Pervert :D :D
NARC
Not Even Jail
Hands Away
NYC
Slow Hands
Roland
Encore:
Leif Erikson
PDA
distance
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Re: Make that "Fast Hands"
November 01, 2004 at 09:14 PM UTC
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i'd like to see them in dc, but i don't have any tickets.
i did get to see them in toronto, though.
malkmess
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Re: Make that "Fast Hands"
November 01, 2004 at 10:33 PM UTC
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looks like i'm gonna be yelling for "stella" at the show.. that song is my favorite and i had heard they'd been playing it now it seems they're not…