I have loved this band since "Pikul" came out a few years ago. I get the constant Pumpkins references, but there's also some Sonic Youth "Daydream Nation" going on. It's funny though, because their two records are very Pumpkins'ish and there is also a band on their label, Sabrosa Purr, that was very Nirvana'ish. Those two bands and then Darker My Love who sound sort of My Bloody Valentine'ish to me. Seems like someone over there really loved the 90's and is signing bands that remind them of that time! But, I'll take those 3 over all the whimpy Arctic Monkey's and dancy, electro bands out there. At least they have some balls!
I hope, as you said that this night was just an off night, because any band that gets to play festivals should feel lucky enough to be grateful. Not pretentious and complain about it. I'm sure there are a million bands that would love to be in their position. But, I still love them! "Pikul" is one of my favorite records of the past couple of years and I can't WAIT for the new one. Whenever that is.
Nathan said on July 5, 2008:
I have loved this band since "Pikul" came out a few years ago. I get the constant Pumpkins references, but there's also some Sonic Youth "Daydream Nation" going on. It's funny though, because their two records are very Pumpkins'ish and there is also a band on their label, Sabrosa Purr, that was very Nirvana'ish. Those two bands and then Darker My Love who sound sort of My Bloody Valentine'ish to me. Seems like someone over there really loved the 90's and is signing bands that remind them of that time! But, I'll take those 3 over all the whimpy Arctic Monkey's and dancy, electro bands out there. At least they have some balls!
I hope, as you said that this night was just an off night, because any band that gets to play festivals should feel lucky enough to be grateful. Not pretentious and complain about it. I'm sure there are a million bands that would love to be in their position. But, I still love them! "Pikul" is one of my favorite records of the past couple of years and I can't WAIT for the new one. Whenever that is.