The Raincoats

TockTockTock · 07-11-2011, 03:39 PM

The Raincoats were an all-female British post-punk band who are considered to be very influential in the making of indie and alternative rock. I recently downloaded their self-titled, Odyshape, and Moving. So far, I've listened to their self-titled multiple times, and I have to say that it's somewhat reminiscent to The Velvet Underground's early sound. Don't let that dissuade you though... It's a very unique album, and it's in no way trying to mimic VU. I've played through Odyshape only once, and I can't really give a good summary on it except the fact that it's a bit more experimental than their first album. I have yet to play Moving, but I've heard it's much more pop-oriented. Overall, their material can be very whimsical, catchy, and experimental.

Here are a few of my favorite tracks:

So, what do you guys think of them?

BastardofYoung · 07-11-2011, 03:51 PM

Remember listening to them once and thinking they were just alright. They gained some popularity when Kurt Cobain listed that album on his 50 favorite albums.

Clipper · 07-11-2011, 07:56 PM

I have their Self-Titled and Odyshape, both excellent albums. Always preferred them to The Slits, who are good - but The Raincoats are a cut above in my opinion. Been a while since I listened to them, gonna have to dig those albums out.

Anyone heard any other Raincoats albums? I never checked any others out, for whatever reason...

Oriphiel · 06-12-2017, 04:50 PM

Sorry for the necrobump. I just want to say that I just listened to The Raincoats' debut for the first time, and it's probably the most adorable album ever made.

**Goofle** · 06-12-2017, 05:07 PM

They are awesome.

07-11-2011, 03:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
TockTockTock They/Them Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,914	The Raincoats The Raincoats were an all-female British post-punk band who are considered to be very influential in the making of indie and alternative rock. I recently downloaded their self-titled, Odyshape, and Moving. So far, I've listened to their self-titled multiple times, and I have to say that it's somewhat reminiscent to The Velvet Underground's early sound. Don't let that dissuade you though... It's a very unique album, and it's in no way trying to mimic VU. I've played through Odyshape only once, and I can't really give a good summary on it except the fact that it's a bit more experimental than their first album. I have yet to play Moving, but I've heard it's much more pop-oriented. Overall, their material can be very whimsical, catchy, and experimental. Here are a few of my favorite tracks: So, what do you guys think of them? Last edited by TockTockTock; 07-11-2011 at 03:53 PM.

07-11-2011, 03:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
BastardofYoung Buzz Killjoy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 2,692	Remember listening to them once and thinking they were just alright. They gained some popularity when Kurt Cobain listed that album on his 50 favorite albums. __________________ last.fm ‎"I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people." - Jack Handey.

06-12-2017, 04:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Oriphiel Ask me how! Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: The States Posts: 5,355	Sorry for the necrobump. I just want to say that I just listened to The Raincoats' debut for the first time, and it's probably the most adorable album ever made. __________________ ---------------------- \|---Mic's Albums---\| ---------------------- ----------------------------- \|---Deafbox Industries---\| -----------------------------

07-11-2011, 07:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Clipper Groupie Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 8	I have their Self-Titled and Odyshape, both excellent albums. Always preferred them to The Slits, who are good - but The Raincoats are a cut above in my opinion. Been a while since I listened to them, gonna have to dig those albums out. Anyone heard any other Raincoats albums? I never checked any others out, for whatever reason...