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ChiasticSlide
22-May-07, 12:27am
Finally got my copy of Battles (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battles)' new/debut album 'Mirrorred' and I must say I'm mightily impressed. In fact, I havn't been this excited about a band since happening upon Jaga Jazzist or The Cinematic Orchestra. Not sure what you'd call it exactly, but it's pretty damn off the hook; evidenced quite nicely in the clip for the single 'Atlas.' Those vocals are just crazy.
I've found most of WARP's bands to be pretty so-so, not really up to the standard set by their electronic producer labelmates, but these guys have sure gotten me worked up.
Anyone else heard the release? Your thoughts?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpGp-22t0lU
PS: I like the clips that 1stAveMachine have done for WARP. This and the one for 'Ted (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymh13G8YgQE)' by Clark are awesome.
peep 1stAve's video for Alias' sixes last and the Tunit ads they did for Adidas. awesome stuff.
i still haven't heard the battles LP, but their EPs were pretty cool. agreed on the bands signed to warp thing, too. it's cool they tried to branch out, but they really just fell a long way short of what they'd done with the electronica stuff.
nic_zero
22-May-07, 10:14am
Yeah I've had it for ages. One of my favourite albums so far this year. Easily.
Spitchen
22-May-07, 11:20am
It was only released recently but has been available on download sites for a while.
I finally got my legitimate copy yesterday and it sounds even better at CD quality than MP3!! :)
Chiastic, Battles are kinda referred to as a math-rock band, although I think the term avant-rock is probably more appropriate. Either way its a rockin album but an acquired taste methinks.
nic_zero
22-May-07, 11:31am
I finally got my legitimate copy yesterday and it sounds even better at CD quality than MP3!! :)
No!!
nic_zero
22-May-07, 12:17pm
It's not as math as their EPs so...
Post-Math-Rock!
Oooo Yeah! Early listens are very encouraging!
Math Rock :lol:
Spitchen
23-May-07, 03:23pm
Oooo Yeah! Early listens are very encouraging!
Math Rock :lol:
You may laugh but... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Math_rock
i like the koze mix of atlas... the new record's great too.
ChiasticSlide
24-May-07, 12:04am
Believe it or not, but math metal exists too.
Dillinger Escape Plan! :rock:
nic_zero
24-May-07, 09:14am
That's where I first heard it. In the 90s Meshuggah were sometimes referred to as "mathcore". Thought it was funny then and I think it's funny now!
You may laugh but... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Math_rock
Tyeah i looked at that before, during and whilst i was laughing.
I laugh again now
:P
Mirrored is no laughing matter however it does make me happy...
Either way its a rockin album but an acquired taste methinks.
Yeah, I tried pushing mirrored at a party last weekend and found nothing but haters. Bunch of goddamn crumbs I say.
ladyinred
10-Jul-07, 11:43am
:)
can't wait to see them. i've been giving their "EP C / B EP" solid listens for the past three months. *sigh* can't ait to see this all happen live.
Mirrored is a funtastic album. The photography on the cover and in their poster just makes me just want to drool.
white_tar
30-Jul-07, 10:12pm
Believe it or not, but math metal exists too.
Dillinger Escape Plan! :rock:
These guys' new album is going to be epic.
replicant
03-Aug-07, 12:28pm
Stumbled across Mirrored a little while ago and am now absolutely in love with it. Have been selective of who I have offered listens to though as I am sure not all of my friends will give it the time required to warm to it. Picked up EP C/B EP yesterday and am really enjoying delving further into what these guys have to offer. It is some of the most precisely smooth and thought out sound structures I have ever heard, and it sooo works!! I'm afraid I have massive expectations for these lads at The Gaelic club in Sept!! bring it!
sirravesalot
03-Aug-07, 01:19pm
I really want to go check these guys out but I don't think I can justify the expense when I'm saving for exchange (and first have to pay off my debt).
Lame.
crabman
06-Aug-10, 11:10pm
An announcement from Battles (http://warp.net/records/battles/an-announcement-from-battles)
For shame.
nic_zero
07-Aug-10, 10:34am
So... They're over pretty much.
What a cock. Someone should tell him his solo album had nothing on Battles.
aquanaut
07-Aug-10, 01:50pm
The drummer in that band is John Stamier, from Helmet and Tomahawk with Mike Patton. Saw Battles live a couple years back with My Disco and while I love their CD live they were a bit sloppy unfortunately. They got these Gibson echoplex pedals that let them do loops and if the drummer goes even slightly out i can get a bit mesy. Its pretty cool they're pushing those boundaries and they are one of my fave bands. Theres a disc before mirrored I think but havent heard
omnipresence
09-Aug-10, 01:25pm
Shame. I echoed the "haven't been this excited about a band since..." sentiment after I first heard Mirrored too, but I suppose it's better to go out on a high than to not meet expectations with further releases. The thing that was so exciting about it for me was that it sounded truly fresh.
So... They're over pretty much.
What a cock. Someone should tell him his solo album had nothing on Battles.
I don't know about that, Platinum Rows is quite an incredible arrangment. Who know's what he'll do.
gravyishot
13-Aug-10, 02:36am
i liked mirrored but they were way overblown for what they were. so many better bands in the math-rock genre.
Spitchen
13-Aug-10, 10:35am
The drummer in that band is John Stamier, from Helmet
Its John Stanier. I saw Helmet at a Big Day Out years ago. Awesome set!
nic_zero
13-Aug-10, 10:44am
Another band due for a reform cash collection tour.
Theres a disc before mirrored I think but havent heard
There's two amazing EPs on Dim Mak. Both were melded for a Warp disc afterwards.
Roshambo
13-Aug-10, 10:56am
didn't hear Tyondai's solo LP - worth checking out?
def dug Mirrored though
i liked mirrored but they were way overblown for what they were. so many better bands in the math-rock genre.
I agree. It's interesting seeing this thread (I'm the OP) as my enthusiasm for them has since dwindled. I saw them play at The Zoo and they were superb but since hearing some of the older mathy stuff from Don Cab etc I see them more as an evolution of that sound. I think when I first heard them I was really unfamiliar with that whole Touch and Go scene so they really blew me away.
didn't hear Tyondai's solo LP - worth checking out?
def dug Mirrored though
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE9n-T8Lp6Q
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