| December 6th, 2004 04:20 PM |
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| Saint Sway |
anyone here familiear with Powderfinger?
not the Neil Young song, but the band. I've been listening to some of their stuff online and its got a bit of Primal Scream Stones rip off thing goin on. Was wondering if anyone could tell me a little about them? |
| December 6th, 2004 04:25 PM |
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| stonedinaustralia |
proud to say they are australian - straight out of brisbane
i don't go much for "rock" bands but these guys are cool as they also "roll"
forget the primal Scream comparison - that's just an accident due to the fact that they play fairly straight ahead rock and roll
can see the stones comparison though (also remind me of bowie in places)
don't know what your lisening to but they have some great tracks
my favs
Don't Want to be Left Out
Hindley Street
These Days
check them out
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| December 6th, 2004 04:35 PM |
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| Saint Sway |
thanks for the info
I've been listening to some downloads of their new album called "Vulture Street". A few of the tracks stand out so far Baby I've Got You On My Mind and Since You've Been Gone
I think they only have 2 cds as far as I can tell. Diggin what I've heard so far. Gonna download some more |
| December 6th, 2004 04:40 PM |
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| stonedinaustralia |
no, way more than two releases
check out
http://www.powderfinger.com |
| December 6th, 2004 04:47 PM |
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| Saint Sway |
I bought their record "Vulture Street" off itunes. Diggin it.
I hear you on the Bowie comparison. But I'd say more of a modern day T Rex. And they also remind me a little bit of the Stereophonics. Definately some Stonesy elements in there too. Especially the campier 70s stuff. And some noticeable Stonesy hooks |
| December 6th, 2004 05:37 PM |
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| Saint Sway |
thanks StonedinAustralia for the link to their site. I just read the bio. Apparantly the big rock sound is a new thing for these guys. Which is fine cuz we need more bands that are gonna embrace cock rock.
also read that Brendan OBrian produced the new record. Which explains a lot. Hes great with straight up rock records. Did a good job with The Black Crowes "Shake Your Money Maker" and a ton of other cool bands. |
| December 6th, 2004 05:52 PM |
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| stones-addict |
'My Happiness' is pretty good. |
| December 6th, 2004 07:00 PM |
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| corgi37 |
And, like most Aussie bands, are absolutely killer live! They are our biggest band at the moment. Have been for awhile. Yes, named after the Neil Young song. And, to me, Bernard Fanning has a very good "Youngish" voice.
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| December 6th, 2004 07:02 PM |
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| Saint Sway |
do they cover Neil?
what are some bands/songs they cover? |
| December 6th, 2004 07:07 PM |
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| telecaster |
I have always liked most Aussie bands
They seem to know how to put it all together
Please do not include Russell Crowe in the above mentioned
Aussie rocks |
| December 6th, 2004 08:06 PM |
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| Saint Sway |
quote:
corgi37 wrote:
Yes, named after the Neil Young song. And, to me, Bernard Fanning has a very good "Youngish" voice.
I dont hear Neil at all in his voice on this record. Reminds me in a way of the singer from Tragically Hip |
| December 6th, 2004 08:20 PM |
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| stonedinaustralia |
quote:
telecaster wrote:
Please do not include Russell Crowe in the above mentioned
certainly not tele,
he's actually a kiwi (new zealander) |
| December 6th, 2004 10:21 PM |
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| corgi37 |
Please note:
Russell Crowe is only Australian when he wins oscars or has a drunken brawl.
WHen he is involved in music in any fucking way, he is a New Zealander.
Back to Powderfinger. I could be wrong here, really wrong. But, i think they supported the Cult way back in the mid 90's.
Anyway, i cant recommend them enough to you guys. They have a greatest hits out which is a good introduction.
Vulture St was a bit more rockier than their prior stuff. There are nods to the Stones in their music, no doubt. I normally dislike bands from my own country. I dont know why, i just think the majority suck. Always trying to be something they are not. Whether its trying to be gangsta, trying to be insane (the Vines, and in their case, not "trying", but "are"!!) or trying to be Oasis.
Or, singing country in annoying Yank accents, like Kasey Chambers and Keith Urban do.
But, Powderfinger can go along with the great rockers like Billy Thorpe, Cold Chisel and Air Supply.
P.S. Joking with that last group! der!
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| December 7th, 2004 08:08 AM |
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| Factory Girl |
Not a fan of Russell Crowe.
But, I'll check out Powderfinger. |
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