Antony & The Johnsons

Lady Stardust · 07-18-2005, 02:36 PM

Oh I can see me and you getting on Sweet Jane. Velvet Underground and Anthony and the Johnsons.
These are so amazing, he has the voice of an angel. It just so wow! Love them.

adidasss · 07-18-2005, 04:21 PM

actualy after reading rave reviews about this album i went to check it out and found nothing special about him...he sounds like boy george or summat ( some people compared his voice to that of nina simone...boy were they talking out of their arses...)
if you want beautiful tunes get cold roses from ryan adams....

adidasss · 01-06-2006, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by adidasss

actualy after reading rave reviews about this album i went to check it out and found nothing special about him...he sounds like boy george or summat ( some people compared his voice to that of nina simone...boy were they talking out of their arses...)
if you want beautiful tunes get cold roses from ryan adams....

good god, i can't believe i wrote this. goes to show you, never rely on the amazon 30 second previews, they show you nothing...
i downloaded this album right before i went home and i can't stop listening to it. one of the most captivating albums of 2005, absolutely beautiful. his voice is nothing short of amazing and the nina simone comparisons stand ( i should really think before i post sometimes ). from the haunting opener "hope there's someone", through the 90 second masterpiece of "what can i do" and the hopeful closer of "bird ghurl", it's absolute perfection. heartbreaking and beautiful. my sister also can't get enough of it. ( my mid sister's comment was " em....it's odd..." *sigh*...why do i bother with her)

sleepy jack · 01-04-2007, 07:03 PM

My friend kenny sent me I Am A Bird Now, and shit that voice is like ashdasjdhasjd. I like it alot, everyone should check this out.

Crowe · 01-05-2007, 01:12 AM

I was wondering if Antony was ever gonna come up here. I love Antony and the Johnsons... he identifies himself as a woman, and lives life as a woman - but as a sex is a man. It's insane, it's beautiful... and he does sound like Boy George, and Boy George has even done some tracks with him. Caught Anytony and the J's and Devendra Banhart together in Chicago.

Timorous Vince · 01-05-2007, 05:38 AM

I saw him around the time I Am A Bird Now was released. Incredible live show, and great album.

swim · 01-06-2007, 05:28 PM

I'm sure if I love this or hate it. It's different. It's good whether I like it or not.

pheurton · 09-04-2007, 06:52 AM

I can't stand his voice it's like he's crying/singing/having an orgasm all at once and it's off putting.

TroubleBunch · 09-20-2007, 04:03 AM

First time I started playing "Bird", and hearing that voice come booming through on "Hope There's Someone", I was immediately enthralled. Maybe even one of those "what the heck is this about" unsure moments. "Is this gonna be good, or just wierd?" I thought. But it just got into me, and by the big piano build-up in that opening song, I knew I was gonna be in for a treat.

It's just so moving and (in a good way) dramatic. I dig the other albums, but "I am a Bird Now" is still my favourite. I even had "You Are My Sister" played at my sis' wedding for our dance.

07-18-2005, 02:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
Lady Stardust Groupie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Preston- England Posts: 8	Oh I can see me and you getting on Sweet Jane. Velvet Underground and Anthony and the Johnsons. These are so amazing, he has the voice of an angel. It just so wow! Love them. __________________ "Lady Stardust sang his songs, of darkness and disgrace" Laura :-)

07-18-2005, 04:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
adidasss Slavic gay sauce Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 7,993	actualy after reading rave reviews about this album i went to check it out and found nothing special about him...he sounds like boy george or summat ( some people compared his voice to that of nina simone...boy were they talking out of their arses...) if you want beautiful tunes get cold roses from ryan adams.... __________________ “Think of what a paradise this world would be if men were kind and wise.” - Kurt Vonnegut, Cat's Cradle. Last.fm

01-05-2007, 01:12 AM	#15 (permalink)
Crowe Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 699	I was wondering if Antony was ever gonna come up here. I love Antony and the Johnsons... he identifies himself as a woman, and lives life as a woman - but as a sex is a man. It's insane, it's beautiful... and he does sound like Boy George, and Boy George has even done some tracks with him. Caught Anytony and the J's and Devendra Banhart together in Chicago. __________________

01-05-2007, 05:38 AM	#16 (permalink)
Timorous Vince Skin That Smokewagon! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 118	I saw him around the time I Am A Bird Now was released. Incredible live show, and great album. __________________ me him her God

01-06-2007, 05:28 PM	#17 (permalink)
swim dontcareaboutyou Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5,188	I'm sure if I love this or hate it. It's different. It's good whether I like it or not. __________________ http://nakednaps.bandcamp.com/

09-04-2007, 06:52 AM	#18 (permalink)
pheurton n/a Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 990	I can't stand his voice it's like he's crying/singing/having an orgasm all at once and it's off putting.

09-20-2007, 04:03 AM	#19 (permalink)
TroubleBunch Groupie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tempe AZ, by way of Boston Posts: 26	First time I started playing "Bird", and hearing that voice come booming through on "Hope There's Someone", I was immediately enthralled. Maybe even one of those "what the heck is this about" unsure moments. "Is this gonna be good, or just wierd?" I thought. But it just got into me, and by the big piano build-up in that opening song, I knew I was gonna be in for a treat. It's just so moving and (in a good way) dramatic. I dig the other albums, but "I am a Bird Now" is still my favourite. I even had "You Are My Sister" played at my sis' wedding for our dance. __________________ Uh oh... here comes the Trouble Bunch.