jayeffscene Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Flicker (or anybody else), what should I get by this band? I picked up Black Sheep Boy with the Appendix today and I really like it. What else is worth getting? Any available on vinyl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgoodcore Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I love both the Stand-Ins and the Stage Names. I believe their entire catalog is available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante3000 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 They're great. Black sheep is probably my favorite. Stage Names is Good. Actually just began spinning "Down the River of Golden Dreams" (I believe it's called). Really like that a lot too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
destroyingthescene Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I love this band. Black Sheep and The Stage Names are great, haven't heard the new one yet though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicker Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 everything. This is one band that has continually evolved from album to album, and i think everything they have done has been amazing. I think Black Sheep Boy is a great starting point because its right in the middle of their progression. The two most recent albums, The Stage Names, and The Stand-Ins are more on their rock and roll side. While Everything pre-BSB is going to get more and more folksy and countryish. I think you should try out Down the River of Golden Dreams and The Stage Names next, and go from there. as for vinyl: http://jagjaguwar.com/artist.php?name=okkervilriver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicker Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 also, SEE THIS BAND LIVE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howitgoes Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 everyone says the stage names, because it was their break through album. and while I do enjoy it, my favourite by far is their first LP called "Don't Fall In love with everyone you see". check it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravitylovesdrunks Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 down the river of golden dreams. don't fall in love with everyone you see has a few really good songs, but i find the album tends to drag. also check out the EP they did for an Australian tour called "overboard and drowning"- has one of my favourite okkervil river songs- "love to a monster" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicker Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 its seriously amazing how much energy and presence this band has. A lot of people hear some of their slower songs and think the band will be boring live, but they are not. They put on the best show i have ever seen. They really are the only band out there that can back up such an energy with such lyrical and emotional depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lechevre Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I just saw them a few weeks ago. The set was crazy. I think they easily played for 1.5 hours. Fucking great live show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbypuckett Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 AMAZING BAND! Just pick a record and go w/ it. I think the new one is my favorite though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatlinemole Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 great band! i think VC has had a few of their albums in the store... do a search. i've never seen them live, i'm jealous of all of you who have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadetapplesauce Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 yep, this band is pretty legit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
controlthebleeding Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 FLicker's right.. This band is one of those bands you need to see live (next to the riverboat gamblers). I have been lucky enough to see these guys on many occasions and they are one of those bands that never lets me down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayeffscene Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 FLicker's right.. This band is one of those bands you need to see live (next to the riverboat gamblers). I have been lucky enough to see these guys on many occasions and they are one of those bands that never lets me down. Totally backing the RG comment. I had never really listened to them and I saw them open for somebody in NYC and they were an absolute blast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdwell Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 k, I love this bands recorded material, Love the recorded material...saw 'em live last year at Fun Fun Fun Fest...and honestly found the live show pretty boring...I always hear good stuff about their live shows...perhaps I caught a bad set or bad day....was pretty disappointed in their live show though. Just one man's opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
controlthebleeding Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 FLicker's right.. This band is one of those bands you need to see live (next to the riverboat gamblers). I have been lucky enough to see these guys on many occasions and they are one of those bands that never lets me down. Totally backing the RG comment. I had never really listened to them and I saw them open for somebody in NYC and they were an absolute blast. Dude, you know how hard it is to get someone to see them live who hasn't seen them... they go to the myspace and listen to the music and don't get the same vibe... But fuck. I saw them play before THE HELLACOPTERS one year, and the drummer Matz turned toward Nick Andersona nd said "we have to go up after them". while the hellacopters were good, the Gamblers took the show that night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidamnesiac Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I would highly recommend Down the River of Golden Dreams next. Then check out The Stage Names. Great band! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skumbucket Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 seriously, anything is good. one of the few bands out there with a fully flawless discography. one of my favourite bands. the split with julie doiron and the "overboard and down" EP included -- really great releases that a lot of people might not catch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante3000 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 The Gamblers are an amazing live band. Regardless of your feelings about their music. Killradio may be the only band of comparable size that I've seen go off so insane in such a small venue. I'm still confounded by why the Gamblers aren't bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicker Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 i have a bunch of b-sides, covers and rarites i can upload if theres any interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatlinemole Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 i have a bunch of b-sides, covers and rarites i can upload if theres any interest. that would be tops, man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayeffscene Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 i have a bunch of b-sides, covers and rarites i can upload if theres any interest. that would be tops, man! Definitely. If you don't post it in this thread, shoot me a PM. Appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgoodcore Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Just downloaded Black Sheep Boy off eMusic and I've listened to two songs and I'm hooked. These guys are fucking good. I just love how the singer sounds almost half-drunk, just buzzed enough to spill his guts and get angry and who he's truly angry with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante3000 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Just downloaded Black Sheep Boy off eMusic and I've listened to two songs and I'm hooked. These guys are fucking good. I just love how the singer sounds almost half-drunk, just buzzed enough to spill his guts and get angry and who he's truly angry with. I think that's why I love that album the most. It occurs on their later albums but "Black Sheep Boy" definitely seems to have the most raw emotion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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