I have heard of them and even heard a song or two. They're a band I think I should like but the two songs I've heard I had a kind of lukewarm reaction to. I think I need to hear more.Originally Posted by Riesa
Pigs On The Wing(Part One) ~ Pink Floyd
the luminous grass of the prairie hides
feet lovely and still as sleeping doves,
porcelain bones strong enough to carry a life,
but weighty and unmovable
As black Dakota hills. ~ Riesa
Just for Riesa and Idril, I'm playing:
Yankee Bayonet -- The Decemberists
Optima dies ... prima fugit
That's very sweet. I haven't heard that one, is it a good one? I really do need to check them out.
Free ~ Mazzy Star
the luminous grass of the prairie hides
feet lovely and still as sleeping doves,
porcelain bones strong enough to carry a life,
but weighty and unmovable
As black Dakota hills. ~ Riesa
Yeah, it's my favorite track on their new CD, The Crane Wife. It's kind of too bad they are on a major label now, though.
Sons & Daughters -- The Decemberists
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So they are worth listening to? thanks bluevictim. they always seem to be put in the same category as the shins, so I've been interested in them lately, just have only heard the little snippets on iTunes. Not enough to tell whether I'd like them or not, but now I think I'll go download Yankee Bayonet.
Jezebel ~ Iron and Wine
"Don't matter who they are, anybody sets foot in this house, they are company and don't let me catch you remarking on their ways like you were so high and mighty."
Yeah, they're worth listening to. The lead vocalist doesn't have a super great voice, but I think their lyrics are very good. As far as I can discern, anything that's considered "indie" gets lumped together, without any regard to similarities / dissimilarities, so I'm not surprised that they get put in the same category as The Shins. FWIW, I've only listened to small snippets of songs by The Shins, and none of them hooked me, so I wouldn't expect The Decemberists to be like The Shins.
Under Pressure -- Queen
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The Shins are a band that take some time to really digest, it took a few listens before I really started appreciating their genius.
Land of the Living ~ Bush
the luminous grass of the prairie hides
feet lovely and still as sleeping doves,
porcelain bones strong enough to carry a life,
but weighty and unmovable
As black Dakota hills. ~ Riesa
A lot of bands I like are like that; I haven't given up on The Shins yet!The Shins are a band that take some time to really digest, it took a few listens before I really started appreciating their genius.
Behind Blue Eyes -- The Who
Optima dies ... prima fugit
I'm glad you haven't, I hope you'll be well rewarded for your patience.
The Bed's Too Big Without You ~ The Police
Last edited by Idril; 02-11-2007 at 08:47 PM.
the luminous grass of the prairie hides
feet lovely and still as sleeping doves,
porcelain bones strong enough to carry a life,
but weighty and unmovable
As black Dakota hills. ~ Riesa
Pure Shores - All Saints
Heartbreak Hotel ~ Thee Elvis, Elvis Presley
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Sweet Jane ~ Cowboy Junkies
the luminous grass of the prairie hides
feet lovely and still as sleeping doves,
porcelain bones strong enough to carry a life,
but weighty and unmovable
As black Dakota hills. ~ Riesa
Hey Jude -- The Beatles
Optima dies ... prima fugit
Australia ~ the Shins
the luminous grass of the prairie hides
feet lovely and still as sleeping doves,
porcelain bones strong enough to carry a life,
but weighty and unmovable
As black Dakota hills. ~ Riesa
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