The Elbow Excitement Thread!

[reflekting]

I quite liked Open Arms.

in fairness it was quite memorable in 2011 when those inflatable men that looked like condoms were blown up.

[efcfanwirral]

I'm surprised people dislike Take Off so much, for me it's the best album since the 1st.

Just listened to the ep. From 1 listen, I think it's okay. Definitely want to listen again, with headphones.

I'm the same with the last album - so good. Seeing them at Kendal calling next weekend, looking forward to it, the setting suits them

[russycarps]

has any band in the history of music gone so horribly wrong as elbow? It's a curious thing to see how much success fucked up their songwriting. 

 

his admission that they were writing songs to fill arenas is one of the most cynical things I've ever read.

 

Thankfully I saw them many times when they were touring the good albums so I shouldnt complain really.

[Badlands]

Has anyone heard the new ep? Any good? I'll give it a whizz at work tomorrow.

[ICGenie]

has any band in the history of music gone so horribly wrong as elbow? It's a curious thing to see how much success fucked up their songwriting.

his admission that they were writing songs to fill arenas is one of the most cynical things I've ever read.

You have led a sheltered life haven't you? Edited July 26, 2015 by ICGenie

[stuartbert two hats]

has any band in the history of music gone so horribly wrong as elbow? It's a curious thing to see how much success fucked up their songwriting.

his admission that they were writing songs to fill arenas is one of the most cynical things I've ever read.

Thankfully I saw them many times when they were touring the good albums so I shouldnt complain really.

Not a band, but I think Paul McCartney's fall from grace is pretty hard to beat.

[zero000]

He did write temporary secretary though. That was a return to form.

[russycarps]

I quite like flaming pie

[The 38 year old virgin]

First 2 & 1/2 albums are tremendous. The last 3 are largely forgettable, lippy kids and the birds are good songs though. I agree with russy, Cambridge junction with 7/8 of them on that little stage, much better than in a cavernous lifeless arena

[reflekting]

Not a band, but I think Paul McCartney's fall from grace is pretty hard to beat.

 

Add Muse to this list. 

[stuartbert two hats]

The quality delta between The Zutons first and third albums is pretty extraordinary.

I like this game.

[zero000]

Add Muse to this list.

Kings Of Leon too.

[reflekting]

Kings Of Leon too.

 

Oasis of course. 

[stuartbert two hats]

Oasis of course.

I knew there was a big one I was missing.

We have a winner!

Actually the songwriting of Benny And Bjorn fell off a cliff when they split up ABBA.

[Amy Lawn]

The Greatest Rock N Roll Band In The World. TM.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Actually the songwriting of Benny And Bjorn fell off a cliff when they split up ABBA.

Niet:

https://youtu.be/3hqnfbkxLlo

[stuartbert two hats]

Niet:

https://youtu.be/3hqnfbkxLlo

I didn't know that was one of theirs, but it's now exhibit A in my case against them!

[Badlands]

I didn't know they wrote that, but having listened to it there I can't believe I didn't recognise the similarities.

[stuartbert two hats]

I didn't know they wrote that, but having listened to it there I can't believe I didn't recognise the similarities.

Yeah, it seems obvious now listening to it.