Midlake's "Roscoe"

Postby **aquaphase** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 2:19 pm

I know the Trials of Van Occupanther aren't supposed to come out for a while, but the first track really really really sounds like a reject Blue Oyster Cult song. Anyone else heard it? Hell, the only thing it's missing is cow bell. I already smell a remix.

ree-ree · Postby **ree-ree** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 2:38 pm

haha! Blue Oyster Cult. I haven't heard that name in ages.
Takes me back to smoking the maryjane in someone's basement ala That 70s Show.

James · Postby **James** » Tue May 23, 2006 11:55 am

The first band that popped into my head upon listening to this record was Fleetwood Mac. I can see your point about BOC, but the whole thing has the feel of Rumours...

Steveums · Postby **Steveums** » Tue May 23, 2006 7:39 pm

for people in the uk:
I know the release date is june 5th, but i ordered van occupanther from the Bella Union website on sunday, and it arrived this morning! result!

eebs · Postby **eebs** » Tue May 23, 2006 9:53 pm

mmm given the amount of post that's gone missing recently i'm reticent to order anything at the moment.... might change my mind later though, thanks for the tip off

mr_j · Postby **mr_j** » Tue May 23, 2006 10:10 pm

mmm given the amount of post that's gone missing recently i'm reticent to order anything at the moment.... might change my mind later though, thanks for the tip off

you know what you do? prep a package that looks like a CD. in it, take a blank CD case. rub the inside of the packet with vasoline, and put the following note in it: "HEY YOU FUCKER. THIS PACKAGE HAS A DYE. YOUVE JUST BEEN CAUGHT, AND YOU WILL SOON BE GOING TO GAOL. STOP STEALING MY MAIL." (this threat works *especially* well if the person you suspect happens to be a mailman.) or, if you really want to be effective, say "THIS IS YOUR LAST WARNING. BE VERY MINDFUL OF WHAT YOU STEAL NEXT, AS IT MAY BE YOUR LAST."

you'd be surprised how quickly mail stops disappearing!

eebs · Postby **eebs** » Wed May 31, 2006 11:48 am

took a chance and the album + single arrived today

a little birdie tells me that they are playing in london on the 29 june and are doing some dates around the country too... nothing confirmed yet though

airboy paul · Postby **airboy paul** » Thu Jun 01, 2006 6:21 am

yup, london 93ft east. tiny venue!
cardiff 266th,
birmingham 1st july
manchester 3rd
glasgow 4th
leeds 5th
sheffield 6th.

They're a band that have been on my to-investigate list for ages. Anyone have any songs of theirs knocking about that would conivince me to buy?

eebs · Postby **eebs** » Thu Jun 01, 2006 7:27 am

there are 7 older tracks (4 from the last album, 3 from their debut) at their website, there's also a streaming link on bella union's site i think.

eebs · Postby **eebs** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 6:18 pm

bristol fiddlers, 12 july, usual suspects will be attending

froggorino · Postby **froggorino** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:08 pm

i asked sebastian's thoughts. he said music -- fleetwood mac for sure. vocals -- kansas. haaaaaaaaa. i think canned heat for the vocals. but much more appealing melodies.

guseldorph · Postby **guseldorph** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 1:28 pm

the new album gets better and better with each listen. roscoe, bandits, and we gathered in spring have been stuck in my head for a few days.

btw they're playing at hailey's in denton saturday night. only $10!

Kristen · Postby **Kristen** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 3:16 pm

btw they're playing at hailey's in denton saturday night. only $10!

i'll be there. w00t. along with phyllis and lennon. anybody else?

guseldorph · Postby **guseldorph** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 12:01 am

btw they're playing at hailey's in denton saturday night. only $10!
i'll be there. w00t. along with phyllis and lennon. anybody else?

me me me and beth beth beth.

Sybil · Postby **Sybil** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 12:25 am

Well, if Reece and Beth are going to be there, I might just have to put in an appearance...now that I actually LIVE in Denton. Sweeet!

Sybil

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