Looks like they have managed some US coverage.
http://popmatters.com/music/reviews/r/rainband-st.shtml
http://popmatters.com/music/reviews/r/rainband-st.shtml
Rain Band
Man, I couldn't agree with the lead paragraph of that review more. It's amazing these days how often I describe a new band as "retro" – be it retro garage or retro new wave or retro indie punk. Crazy shit.
"2003 is a confusing, chaotic time for the average music fan. New genres are being birthed at an alarming rate and existing ones are being endlessly subdivided. Some might consider these new derivations exciting, but increasingly it's starting to feel like a chore to keep up. The situation has gotten particularly out of hand in the indie realm, where a movement that might have felt fresh only a year ago is already starting to go stale. (Hello, Jet and Star Spangles!) Part of the problem is the marketing, which has taken a more aggressive and insidious form, but even more troubling has been the sheer volume. Almost as soon as a band shows any kind of commercial success, their style is xeroxed and applied to yet another fledgling act. Rinse and repeat until any and all originality has been drained from the paradigm. "
"2003 is a confusing, chaotic time for the average music fan. New genres are being birthed at an alarming rate and existing ones are being endlessly subdivided. Some might consider these new derivations exciting, but increasingly it's starting to feel like a chore to keep up. The situation has gotten particularly out of hand in the indie realm, where a movement that might have felt fresh only a year ago is already starting to go stale. (Hello, Jet and Star Spangles!) Part of the problem is the marketing, which has taken a more aggressive and insidious form, but even more troubling has been the sheer volume. Almost as soon as a band shows any kind of commercial success, their style is xeroxed and applied to yet another fledgling act. Rinse and repeat until any and all originality has been drained from the paradigm. "
The Mank likes them so they must be shite…right?
Originally posted by mankie:Hey, I'm open. But I'm averse to making purchases based on good reviews these days; I just got burned by Cursive's "The Ugly Organ." Man was *that* shite.
The Mank likes them so they must be shite…right?
Rain Band reviews from the board?
Originally posted by bags:Well, mankie likes em! :D Probably don't have longevity though, because their music is a bit one dimensional.
Originally posted by mankie:Hey, I'm open. But I'm averse to making purchases based on good reviews these days; I just got burned by Cursive's "The Ugly Organ." Man was *that* shite.
The Mank likes them so they must be shite…right?
Rain Band reviews from the board?
I like The Rain Band a lot and have been talking about them on this board for months. But Mankie does have a point. In order for them to survive, they will need to find a few other musical areas to explore. They do that with a couple songs on the album which are more Dance-like, and the ones that I like the least. But that's just my taste. I've been into them for quite awhile now and have been able to hear the progression of the band which gives me lots of hope as I can hear a much more mature and focused sound, though that is mostly studio driven.
Bags, try to listen to the songs Knee Deep & Down and The World Is Ours…my favorites. Also check out The Runaways, Into The Light, Lucifer and Fist Of Fury. Fist Of Fury is going to be their next single.
Just got the limited digipack edition of the Knee Deep & Down single the other day. A friend of mine in London had some extra copies and sent me one along with a Mark Gardner (of Ride) promo and a promo of Doves doing Space Face at the Eden Festival last year. Doves management sent me the Space Face promo too. :D
Rhett wouldn't like them but anyone who tends to like the Manchester scene would probably like The Rain Band. I turned Rotten's friend onto them and he went out of his way to thank me, so there's another one for you. (Rotten, I've got info for your friend to hook him up with management. It might help if he uses me as a reference since they know me and they know that I've gotten them a lot of British fans.)
Not that this has anything to do with the music but they are all nice looking, especially Richard Nancollis who is hot. :D (Don't go by the drummer because they don't have a permanent drummer and use different ones.)
I wouldn't reccomend Sussed for anyone but hardcore collectors or those who really like their style. They are very Northern with a bit of a Skiffle sound to their music with their local hit being I've Got Me Parka. It's okay just for fun but nothing to go out of your way for.
Bags, try to listen to the songs Knee Deep & Down and The World Is Ours…my favorites. Also check out The Runaways, Into The Light, Lucifer and Fist Of Fury. Fist Of Fury is going to be their next single.
Just got the limited digipack edition of the Knee Deep & Down single the other day. A friend of mine in London had some extra copies and sent me one along with a Mark Gardner (of Ride) promo and a promo of Doves doing Space Face at the Eden Festival last year. Doves management sent me the Space Face promo too. :D
Rhett wouldn't like them but anyone who tends to like the Manchester scene would probably like The Rain Band. I turned Rotten's friend onto them and he went out of his way to thank me, so there's another one for you. (Rotten, I've got info for your friend to hook him up with management. It might help if he uses me as a reference since they know me and they know that I've gotten them a lot of British fans.)
Not that this has anything to do with the music but they are all nice looking, especially Richard Nancollis who is hot. :D (Don't go by the drummer because they don't have a permanent drummer and use different ones.)
I wouldn't reccomend Sussed for anyone but hardcore collectors or those who really like their style. They are very Northern with a bit of a Skiffle sound to their music with their local hit being I've Got Me Parka. It's okay just for fun but nothing to go out of your way for.
Originally posted by mankie:Oh shit….let me re-evaluate what I think about them. Ok, I used to like The Rain Band until they became dad-rock!
The Mank likes them so they must be shite…right?
Originally posted by Jaguär:Hey Jag,it's tankdale@yahoo.com. Yes,all 3 of us our from the same hometown.
I turned Rotten's friend onto them and he went out of his way to thank me, so there's another one for you. (Rotten, I've got info for your friend to hook him up with management. It might help if he uses me as a reference since they know me and they know that I've gotten them a lot of British fans.)
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Originally posted by SPARX:Make that are,not our,Geesh.
[Yes,all 3 of us our from the same hometown.
How recent is that hit? I heard that song years ago.
I used to be a punk, but now that punk's sunk… I got me parka.
I used to be a punk, but now that punk's sunk… I got me parka.
Originally posted by Jaguär:
They are very Northern with a bit of a Skiffle sound to their music with their local hit being I've Got Me Parka.
Originally posted by thirsty moore:I don't know but it's pretty old. For all I know, it could be a cover but yeah, it's the same song.
How recent is that hit? I heard that song years ago.
I used to be a punk, but now that punk's sunk… I got me parka.
Originally posted by Jaguär:
They are very Northern with a bit of a Skiffle sound to their music with their local hit being I've Got Me Parka.
Originally posted by SPARX:Hey, is that you!?!?!?!? :D
Originally posted by Jaguär:Hey Jag,it's tankdale@yahoo.com. Yes,all 3 of us our from the same hometown.
I turned Rotten's friend onto them and he went out of his way to thank me, so there's another one for you. (Rotten, I've got info for your friend to hook him up with management. It might help if he uses me as a reference since they know me and they know that I've gotten them a lot of British fans.)
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What am I missing here? Are you the 3rd party or what? I'll send the info on to the address above then. ;)
Originally posted by thirsty moore:I got it sussed
[QB] How recent is that hit? I heard that song years ago.
I used to be a punk, but now that punk's sunk… I got me parka.
by the power of allmusic.
Originally posted by Jaguär:Jag,
I like The Rain Band a lot and have been talking about them on this board for months. But Mankie does have a point. In order for them to survive, they will need to find a few other musical areas to explore. They do that with a couple songs on the album which are more Dance-like, and the ones that I like the least. But that's just my taste. I've been into them for quite awhile now and have been able to hear the progression of the band which gives me lots of hope as I can hear a much more mature and focused sound, though that is mostly studio driven.
Bags, try to listen to the songs Knee Deep & Down and The World Is Ours…my favorites. Also check out The Runaways, Into The Light, Lucifer and Fist Of Fury. Fist Of Fury is going to be their next single.
Just got the limited digipack edition of the Knee Deep & Down single the other day. A friend of mine in London had some extra copies and sent me one along with a Mark Gardner (of Ride) promo and a promo of Doves doing Space Face at the Eden Festival last year. Doves management sent me the Space Face promo too. :D
Rhett wouldn't like them but anyone who tends to like the Manchester scene would probably like The Rain Band. I turned Rotten's friend onto them and he went out of his way to thank me, so there's another one for you. (Rotten, I've got info for your friend to hook him up with management. It might help if he uses me as a reference since they know me and they know that I've gotten them a lot of British fans.)
Not that this has anything to do with the music but they are all nice looking, especially Richard Nancollis who is hot. :D (Don't go by the drummer because they don't have a permanent drummer and use different ones.)
I wouldn't reccomend Sussed for anyone but hardcore collectors or those who really like their style. They are very Northern with a bit of a Skiffle sound to their music with their local hit being I've Got Me Parka. It's okay just for fun but nothing to go out of your way for.
I can't tell you how long I've been wanting to get my paws on a copy of Space Face…I'm sure you remember "Clown" from the board…well we have been playing together for about 6 months now and both being huge Doves fan trying to get a copy of Spaceface has been on our to do lists for a big while now… any chance you can e-mail me an MP3 of the song or summat like that?? I'd be the bandleader if I get that song = )
Does that spaceface promo have any othe songs on it or just spaceface? Wonder if they get tired of playing it after all of these years.
Originally posted by Jaguär:
[ . [/qb QUOTE] Hey, is that you!?!?!?!? :)
Originally posted by Fico:Jag,
I can't tell you how long I've been wanting to get my paws on a copy of Space Face…I'm sure you remember "Clown" from the board…well we have been playing together for about 6 months now and both being huge Doves fan trying to get a copy of Spaceface has been on our to do lists for a big while now… any chance you can e-mail me an MP3 of the song or summat like that?? I'd be the bandleader if I get that song = )
And what would I be? :D
Ah, the power that I hold now. :D I have all kinds of rare Doves songs including several different versions of Space Face. I have Analog Bass and Blues Tune which are extremely difficult to come across. :D :D :D Oh, and I even have their new unreleased song, One Of These Days. LOLOLOLOLOL
(BTW, Space Face is too big for email.)
Originally posted by SPARX:
Originally posted by Jaguär:Oh, okay. They are pretty cool dudes so that will be held in your favor. You should meet up with us sometime when we're out on the town. ;)
[ . [/qb QUOTE] Hey, is that you!?!?!?!? :)
And thanks for the address.
Originally posted by Mongo:It only has Space Face on it and it's from last year's Eden Festival. If I remember correctly, it will be on the upcoming DVD released in the UK on Sept. 29th. Our problem is that damn regional setting thing. Guess you already know about that and that some of the songs from Lost Sides will be included though not some of the better songs. :confused:
Does that spaceface promo have any othe songs on it or just spaceface? Wonder if they get tired of playing it after all of these years.
Just don't be paying the $20 or whatever I'm hearing the Space Face promo was going for on ebay. It's a great live tune and a nice collectors item but way overpriced for a free promo. Now if you find Lost Sides for that, I guarantee you I can find a buyer.
no kidding, that buyer would be me :D
I would assume you have already been here http://www.foreverftp.com/
I would assume you have already been here http://www.foreverftp.com/