tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440667673901774474.post4781247318039606714..comments2023-10-31T14:13:40.328+00:00Comments on Big Big Train: DPRP PollGregory Spawtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03196915153035297756noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440667673901774474.post-40824751472480421052010-03-22T10:33:45.703+00:002010-03-22T10:33:45.703+00:00i absolutely agree, jim: the new field music album...i absolutely agree, jim: the new field music album would have been a masterpiece if they skipped some of the tracks and put it all out on one cd. for me the second cd is the better one, especially the first two songs and the last two "real" songs (the last "song" is rarely played by me, simply not good), but "something familiar" and "share the words" have become now my favourite field music tunes!!clausnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440667673901774474.post-57526375469966441482010-03-21T22:56:33.042+00:002010-03-21T22:56:33.042+00:00I've been a fan of Field Music for years. They...I've been a fan of Field Music for years. They play a lot of gigs around Newcastle and are supported by some great local bands - all playing great NEW music.<br /><br />However, I'm not as impressed by this release as the recent solos or their previous offerings. Perhaps it's too early - perhaps I was just expecting way too much. <br /><br />I think it would have made a really great single album and has been spoiled by repetition and over indulgence, and perhaps lack of faith in their own music.<br /><br />This isn't really fair - it's a very good album. I just expected more. In reality - I guess the first CD is as good as anything they have done - but it's just so similar (as safe bet). The second CD is much better (and shows some progression - more of what I'd hoped for) apart from the last track which is way too self indulgent and spoils it for me.<br /><br />I might play it again tomorrow and tell you I was totally wrong.<br /><br />I would still recommend it. I'm just sure they can do better - if you see them live you'll know exactly why.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12439278629876935119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440667673901774474.post-30239715272933129462010-03-18T11:58:33.908+00:002010-03-18T11:58:33.908+00:00Hey Greg,
that sounds great!
40 Minutes EP ... in...Hey Greg,<br /><br />that sounds great!<br />40 Minutes EP ... in former (vinyl-) times this would have been a complete album. :)<br /><br />The release as CD is a very good decision, of course. I love to have CDs in my cupboard rather then just stupid downloads on harddisk.<br /><br />Sers, MatDMatDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440667673901774474.post-86908020109110279642010-03-15T10:48:26.654+00:002010-03-15T10:48:26.654+00:00I need to check out Field Music asap by the sound ...I need to check out Field Music asap by the sound of it!<br /><br />The Anthony Phillips cover will be one of the tracks on the EP. Originally we were going for a download-only release with that one but we do like our CD's in BBT.Gregory Spawtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03196915153035297756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440667673901774474.post-58837518221959108572010-03-15T10:04:45.811+00:002010-03-15T10:04:45.811+00:00oh, i've forgotten: great to hear that soon th...oh, i've forgotten: great to hear that soon there will be new bbt-material! hooray!!!<br />btw: what happened to the anthony philips cover version?clausnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440667673901774474.post-33729046717970690742010-03-15T10:02:54.390+00:002010-03-15T10:02:54.390+00:00speaking of field music: not only is their new alb...speaking of field music: not only is their new album simply brilliant - their first two and the solo project "the week that was" should appeal to every xtc/peter gabriel fan. i've only discovered them last year and they're already one of my favourite bands! ;-)clausnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440667673901774474.post-17861296584258521712010-03-14T17:13:05.125+00:002010-03-14T17:13:05.125+00:00Thanks Leo, I'll check them out.
English Elec...Thanks Leo, I'll check them out.<br /><br />English Electric is likely to be coming out in 2011 now (it's all written, it's just getting the time to arrange and record it.)<br /><br />However, we are aiming to release a 40 minute EP on CD in the autumn which will all be new material, so there should be plenty of new BBT music released in the next two years.Gregory Spawtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03196915153035297756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440667673901774474.post-1308727317891398312010-03-13T23:40:14.994+00:002010-03-13T23:40:14.994+00:00Hi Greg,
Listening and watching the Feed to Feed ...Hi Greg,<br /><br />Listening and watching the Feed to Feed box by Oceansize. I started listening to this band because you stated they were on of your favourite bands. Thanks for the tip!<br /><br />I wouls like to return the favour: Field Music have a new album out called Measure. Brilliant pop/rock album with touches of prog.<br /><br />NTW: The Underfall yard was by far the best abum released in 2009. Will English Electric be the best album of 2010? Release it before december 2010 and it will be!<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />LeoUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01732267986759562537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440667673901774474.post-3231355344683452922010-03-09T23:38:30.117+00:002010-03-09T23:38:30.117+00:00Victorian Brickwork is also featured and the artwo...Victorian Brickwork is also featured and the artwork does well too.<br /><br />Well done!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com