tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024601136131203836.post1444965745883237790..comments2023-04-19T15:57:23.293-04:00Comments on Moodicarus: The Subways - A Brief HistoryKyle Moodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13906682194620775311noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024601136131203836.post-39076080963058956312011-04-26T19:30:31.933-04:002011-04-26T19:30:31.933-04:00This was a bit of a trip down memory lane from the...This was a bit of a trip down memory lane from the first time you introduced me to this band. I'll be honest, though I like The Subways I wouldn't say they are one of my favorites. On the "Young For Eternity" album, none of the tracks (other than "Oh Yeah") really caught my attention enough to warrant repeating the song over and over and (you get the idea).<br /><br />This changed when I first heard "I Won't Let You Down" though. After listening to the tracks on YouTube before the actual release, I found that their new album brought a drastic change in my view of them from before. From my point of view, they brought a more powerful and soulful collection of songs to the table this time.<br /><br />What can I say? Compared to you and some of the other commenters on the blog, I can't provide very thorough descriptions of my view on the bands...but at the very least I'll be honest about the music I hear. :)W.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03896945189945495574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024601136131203836.post-62737148997802775492011-04-25T18:02:48.490-04:002011-04-25T18:02:48.490-04:00Thanks again for getting the word out there, Eric,...Thanks again for getting the word out there, Eric, and the band has been in rotation with me for five years since Young for Eternity. I cannot recommend seeing them live enough because they throw a stellar show. But the whole aspect of musical identity is one that fascinates me, and I'm hopeful and reluctant to see this band find their groove. I do think that the exploitation of the male/female vocal dichotomy is their biggest strength. However, seeking out Butch Vig to produce their album is definitely a sign of wearing their influences on their sleeves. <br /><br />This is interesting, and should be a topic for future discussions. Back to listening to the harmony vocals on "I Want to Hear What You Have Got to Say."Kyle Moodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13906682194620775311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1024601136131203836.post-22876198865940819292011-04-25T15:15:10.146-04:002011-04-25T15:15:10.146-04:00Yet another great piece there Mr. Moody!
I will ...Yet another great piece there Mr. Moody! <br /><br />I will forever be grateful for the day that you dropped this gem in my lap, as The Subways have quickly become one of my favorites. <br /><br />When I saw that you were posting about them this morning I decided to just play their stuff on repeat while I was at work, and I noticed a trend that I don't think you have touched on. I think this band is still struggling to find its self.<br /><br />I don't say this in any sort of derogatory way, or to imply that they are lost, however when listening to their stuff, I never really got a sense of "this is a Subways moment".<br /><br />As you eluded to in your opening, they have certain songs that are almost straight Foo Fighters, but they also have tracks that if you put a gun to my head I would say that they were The Hives or The Strokes, or even some offshoot of Oasis. When you throw in the relatively sub par acoustic tracks on "Young For Eternity", they just seem to be a band hasn't quite figured out what they want out of the music yet other than to ROCK. <br /><br />This of course is not necessarily a bad thing, when someone says that your lack of direction makes you sound like a combination of The Foo Fighters, The Strokes, & Oasis, you should be relatively stoked. If I were to ask for one thing it would be that they exploit the back and forth between Lunn & Charlotte a bit more, as that could easily be their schtick (and a good schtick at that).<br /><br />But to say that any of this takes away from the band would be an injustice, as they feel like the most fresh and complete package that I can remember in some time. I'm just curious as to where they're going to take it from here.<br /><br />Last note, Lunn & Charlotte's vocals are unbelievable and should be retired in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame right now...Eric Lahmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00709977870256169521noreply@blogger.com