Elbow

The Final Track · 07-02-2011, 03:09 PM

I love Elbow, they're my first priority to see live this summer. Leaders Of The Free World is my favorite album. New album is good, they don't really let down.

Mykonos · 07-02-2011, 04:08 PM

They're great live, well worth seeing. Guy's full of these charming little quirks and ideas on stage. My fondest memory was probably when they all decided to pour themselves martinis in the middle of the performance from a secret compartment in Craig's piano, then offered one to an audience member. Then played an entirely rhythmic version of Weather To Fly while drinking them. The only group that's impressed me more were the Arcade Fire, and that's mainly because they're the freaking Arcade Fire man.

The Final Track · 07-02-2011, 04:24 PM

I love them for exactly small things like that! They're really charming guys. I've seen them live, a long time ago, opening for Coldplay. When did you see them? I think I remember hearing about this unless they've done it more than once.

Mykonos · 07-02-2011, 04:37 PM

I saw them in late March this year. It was at the NIA, which for those lucky enough to be unfamiliar with the West Midlands is one of the biggest arenas in the area. Getting an atmosphere in a venue that size isn't easy, but they managed to do it. They were also supported by Villagers, who I really need to check out properly.

The Final Track · 07-03-2011, 03:30 AM

Yeah, that's what I thought. Villagers are great, I love Becoming A Jackal

Paedantic Basterd · 07-03-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mykonos

I saw them in late March this year. It was at the NIA, which for those lucky enough to be unfamiliar with the West Midlands is one of the biggest arenas in the area. Getting an atmosphere in a venue that size isn't easy, but they managed to do it. They were also supported by Villagers, who I really need to check out properly.

I was at that show. Villagers were just as good as Elbow were, and I went home with Becoming a Jackal.

charkoustic · 07-10-2011, 09:57 PM

They need to make it a little easier for us blokes in the States to get their new vinyl release.

The Final Track · 07-11-2011, 09:11 PM

They need to announce a live date in Norway, is what they need to do.

Mykonos · 07-14-2011, 02:54 AM

This. As much as I'd like to try it, I think the nearest pub selling it is in Staffordshire or something.

Paedantic Basterd · 07-14-2011, 11:12 AM

I saw that, but they struck me as more of a wine band, so I'm not sure I feel it.

07-02-2011, 04:08 PM	#22 (permalink)
Mykonos AWhatup Ganache? Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 381	They're great live, well worth seeing. Guy's full of these charming little quirks and ideas on stage. My fondest memory was probably when they all decided to pour themselves martinis in the middle of the performance from a secret compartment in Craig's piano, then offered one to an audience member. Then played an entirely rhythmic version of Weather To Fly while drinking them. The only group that's impressed me more were the Arcade Fire, and that's mainly because they're the freaking Arcade Fire man. __________________ 'Not that Becktionary, the Rhyming Becktionary!'- Bender Bending Rodriguez

07-02-2011, 04:37 PM	#24 (permalink)
Mykonos AWhatup Ganache? Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 381	I saw them in late March this year. It was at the NIA, which for those lucky enough to be unfamiliar with the West Midlands is one of the biggest arenas in the area. Getting an atmosphere in a venue that size isn't easy, but they managed to do it. They were also supported by Villagers, who I really need to check out properly. __________________ 'Not that Becktionary, the Rhyming Becktionary!'- Bender Bending Rodriguez

07-10-2011, 09:57 PM	#27 (permalink)
charkoustic Groupie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 21	They need to make it a little easier for us blokes in the States to get their new vinyl release. __________________

07-14-2011, 02:54 AM	#29 (permalink)
Mykonos AWhatup Ganache? Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 381	This. As much as I'd like to try it, I think the nearest pub selling it is in Staffordshire or something. __________________ 'Not that Becktionary, the Rhyming Becktionary!'- Bender Bending Rodriguez

07-02-2011, 03:09 PM	#21 (permalink)
The Final Track The Boney King of Norway Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lost in a lullaby Posts: 129	I love Elbow, they're my first priority to see live this summer. Leaders Of The Free World is my favorite album. New album is good, they don't really let down.

07-02-2011, 04:24 PM	#23 (permalink)
The Final Track The Boney King of Norway Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lost in a lullaby Posts: 129	I love them for exactly small things like that! They're really charming guys. I've seen them live, a long time ago, opening for Coldplay. When did you see them? I think I remember hearing about this unless they've done it more than once.

07-03-2011, 03:30 AM	#25 (permalink)
The Final Track The Boney King of Norway Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lost in a lullaby Posts: 129	Yeah, that's what I thought. Villagers are great, I love Becoming A Jackal

07-11-2011, 09:11 PM	#28 (permalink)
The Final Track The Boney King of Norway Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lost in a lullaby Posts: 129	They need to announce a live date in Norway, is what they need to do.

07-14-2011, 11:12 AM	#30 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	I saw that, but they struck me as more of a wine band, so I'm not sure I feel it.