Okkervil River (listening to music, alternative, country, indie, rock)

Laces Out Dan! · 06-26-2007, 08:59 PM

So, i've taken the time to give it more listens and it has grown on me. My favourite tracks are John Allyn Smith Sails and Plus Ones. I like it a lot now and am glad i gave it another try.

The Dave · 06-27-2007, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Crowquill

The more I listen to this album, the more I think I like it just as much as Black Sheep Boy, its amazing all the way through it likes the emotion? I guess but, I don't know theres a different element in there. Don't Fall In Love With Everyone You See is still the best.

It's a completely different direction than Black Sheep, I basically can't stop listening to this album.

sleepy jack · 06-27-2007, 12:36 PM

Yeah they'd said in an interview they didn't want it to be as emotional.

The Dave · 06-27-2007, 03:50 PM

^Which is good, I think the variations from album to album make them such an amazing band. Each album has a completely seperate feel.

sleepy jack · 06-27-2007, 05:56 PM

Agreed, which is why Okkervil River>Music.

The Dave · 06-28-2007, 05:31 PM

That is a very true statement. My new favorite track is A Hand To Take Hold Of The Scene, it's so catchy.

adidasss · 08-18-2007, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by adidasss

Will I like it if I only liked one song from the previous album?

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Originally Posted by Crowquill

No.

Fucking dick. I do like it. >:[

I read the Pitchfork review and it said it was totally different from BSB, and lo and behold, it really is. It's much more upbeat.

sleepy jack · 08-18-2007, 08:12 PM

Well you said you liked For Real best, but the rest sucked and Black is upbeat but you said it sucked too so I didn't think you'd like it.

John Allyn Smith Sails destroys, its one of my favorite songs by them now. Savannah Smiles is just beautiful.

The Dave · 11-27-2007, 10:06 AM

The more I listen to The Stage Names the more I think that Unless It's Kicks is the best track on the album, and I'd even go so far as to say it's one of my top three favorite Okkervil River tracks. Not only that, but The Stage Names has passed Don't Fall In love..... for my spot for second favorite Okkervil River album, with Black Sheep Boy still holding down first

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Musically, The Stage Names is above all of the other albums and it's such a fresh direction for them that I just can't stop listening to it.

"What brakes this heart the most is the ghost of some rock and roll fan, exploding up from the stands with her heart opened up. I want to tell her, "Your love isn't lost....""

That song is just so full of energy and passion, and musically it has to be my favorite Okkervil River track.

The Dave · 12-11-2007, 08:25 PM

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06-26-2007, 08:59 PM	#61 (permalink)
Laces Out Dan! I love Puck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Columbia Posts: 4,614	So, i've taken the time to give it more listens and it has grown on me. My favourite tracks are John Allyn Smith Sails and Plus Ones. I like it a lot now and am glad i gave it another try. __________________ We are entirely smooth, We admit to the truth, We are the best at what we do.

06-27-2007, 03:50 PM	#64 (permalink)
The Dave Me and The Major Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,830	^Which is good, I think the variations from album to album make them such an amazing band. Each album has a completely seperate feel.

06-28-2007, 05:31 PM	#66 (permalink)
The Dave Me and The Major Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,830	That is a very true statement. My new favorite track is A Hand To Take Hold Of The Scene, it's so catchy.

11-27-2007, 10:06 AM	#69 (permalink)
The Dave Me and The Major Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,830	The more I listen to The Stage Names the more I think that Unless It's Kicks is the best track on the album, and I'd even go so far as to say it's one of my top three favorite Okkervil River tracks. Not only that, but The Stage Names has passed Don't Fall In love..... for my spot for second favorite Okkervil River album, with Black Sheep Boy still holding down first . Musically, The Stage Names is above all of the other albums and it's such a fresh direction for them that I just can't stop listening to it. "What brakes this heart the most is the ghost of some rock and roll fan, exploding up from the stands with her heart opened up. I want to tell her, "Your love isn't lost...."" That song is just so full of energy and passion, and musically it has to be my favorite Okkervil River track.

12-11-2007, 08:25 PM	#70 (permalink)
The Dave Me and The Major Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,830	Pitchfork: Okkervil River Drop Free Covers Mixtape, Add Gigs A collection of covers, you can get it for free.