LedNoodle Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 The Blue Van is one of my favorite new bands. They have a sound that is kind of a mashup of The Kinks and The Who. They record it all as a band with almost no overdubs at all, using actual older equitment. I am bringing them to the masses! So far they have released two albums, and the third is on it's way. oh, and they're Danish. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jBYPp_nbj4...feature=related and my personal favorite: http://search.playlist.com/tracks/Have%20L...he%20Blue%20Van totally underrated, ignored band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JethroTull Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 The Blue Van is one of my favorite new bands........ totally underrated, ignored band. There is a reason why they are ignored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedNoodle Posted August 10, 2008 Author Share Posted August 10, 2008 There is a reason why they are ignored. shut up. they're better than anything else of the past few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetTheLedOut Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 shut up. they're better than anything else of the past few years. Well this is subjective, but I would say you just haven't been listening if you think that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedNoodle Posted August 10, 2008 Author Share Posted August 10, 2008 Well this is subjective, but I would say you just haven't been listening if you think that. okay, MOST anything else. I say that only now since Wolfmother split. I like them more than Jet or thw White Stripes and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetTheLedOut Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 okay, MOST anything else. I say that only now since Wolfmother split. I like them more than Jet or thw White Stripes and such. If Wolfmother is your other sacred cow of new music, well, you're in trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedNoodle Posted August 10, 2008 Author Share Posted August 10, 2008 If Wolfmother is your other sacred cow of new music, well, you're in trouble. then what would you recommend? when i say "new", i mean "after 2000". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetTheLedOut Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 then what would you recommend? when i say "new", i mean "after 2000". Well seeing as you like music that either is or sound a lot like older music, I'd recommend the White Stripes. The Stripes aren't breaking too many musical boundaries, but they are fantastic songwriting. If you're feeling more adventurous, I highly recommend Wilco's Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. It's such an adventurous album that has so many great songs. I think you'd like "I'm The Man Who Loves You", "Jesus Etc.", and "War On War" the most off that album. I think Kid A by Radiohead is their best album of this decade. I don't know how you'll like it, but it's a very rewarding album. I really like the newest album by My Morning Jacket. I think it would be the easiest album for you to get into (they're also a great live band). Here's a line from a review that I think you'll relate to: "You could keep biting your nails, waiting for a Zeppelin reunion tour. Or you can see My Morning Jacket, here and now, make their own Physical Graffiti in your face." – Rolling Stone Other personal favorites include Oh My God, but they should be seen live before you listen to them, plus it's hard to find their albums. Let me know if you listen to any of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedNoodle Posted August 10, 2008 Author Share Posted August 10, 2008 Well seeing as you like music that either is or sound a lot like older music, I'd recommend the White Stripes. The Stripes aren't breaking too many musical boundaries, but they are fantastic songwriting. If you're feeling more adventurous, I highly recommend Wilco's Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. It's such an adventurous album that has so many great songs. I think you'd like "I'm The Man Who Loves You", "Jesus Etc.", and "War On War" the most off that album. I think Kid A by Radiohead is their best album of this decade. I don't know how you'll like it, but it's a very rewarding album. I really like the newest album by My Morning Jacket. I think it would be the easiest album for you to get into (they're also a great live band). Here's a line from a review that I think you'll relate to: "You could keep biting your nails, waiting for a Zeppelin reunion tour. Or you can see My Morning Jacket, here and now, make their own Physical Graffiti in your face." – Rolling Stone Other personal favorites include Oh My God, but they should be seen live before you listen to them, plus it's hard to find their albums. Let me know if you listen to any of these. Yes, i know of the White Stripes. Jack's a great guitarist, but i can't seem to stand his voice. ah, Radiohead. I wouldn't really call them "new". Being a Pink Floyd fan, i see a lot of that kind of stuff in some of their work (OK Computer). I'm not a huge fan of others. Again, rather lacking in the vocals dept. I saw My Morning Jacket on SNL one night, and I was rather impressed. I'm not a fan yet, but I do consider them higher up on my list of newer music. That said, I'm a huge fan of The Who and especially The Kinks, which explains why i've become attached to The Blue Van. I love Jet, too, while we're on the topic of newer music. And I still think Wolfmother is (was?) awesome. I'm sick of everything of theirs being called "Sabbath + Zeppelin". There's a lot more to it. Listen to "Tales", or "Vagabond", and you'll see what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetTheLedOut Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 That said, I'm a huge fan of The Who and especially The Kinks, which explains why i've become attached to The Blue Van. I love Jet, too, while we're on the topic of newer music. And I still think Wolfmother is (was?) awesome. I'm sick of everything of theirs being called "Sabbath + Zeppelin". There's a lot more to it. Listen to "Tales", or "Vagabond", and you'll see what I mean. Eh, I have their album an it's not much more than late 60s blues-rock. It's ok, but I don't go back to it for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedNoodle Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 Eh, I have their album an it's not much more than late 60s blues-rock. It's ok, but I don't go back to it for a reason. Their second album, "Dear Independence", has a more distinct syle than the first. The third one is due out soon, too. Plus they have a hammond organ, which totally kicks major ass. I love the sound it gives out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetTheLedOut Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Their second album, "Dear Independence", has a more distinct syle than the first. The third one is due out soon, too. Plus they have a hammond organ, which totally kicks major ass. I love the sound it gives out. I was referring to Wolfmother, not the blue van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedNoodle Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 I was referring to Wolfmother, not the blue van. oh, that makes more sense, then. Yeah, it's mostly the same, but i still like it and will keep an eye out for more from stockdale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancin'Days Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 The Blue Van is one of my favorite new bands. They have a sound that is kind of a mashup of The Kinks and The Who. They record it all as a band with almost no overdubs at all, using actual older equitment. I am bringing them to the masses! So far they have released two albums, and the third is on it's way. oh, and they're Danish. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jBYPp_nbj4...feature=related t and my personal favorite: http://search.playlist.com/tracks/Have%20L...he%20Blue%20Van totally underrated, ignored band. I think they should have been called the blue vain! Not really my taste and I like the Kinks and The Who as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetTheLedOut Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I think they should have been called the blue vain! Not really my taste and I like the Kinks and The Who as well. Maybe my problem is I have no taste for the Who Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetTheLedOut Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 oh, that makes more sense, then. Yeah, it's mostly the same, but i still like it and will keep an eye out for more from stockdale. Perhaps there will be a black unicorn in the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedNoodle Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 Perhaps there will be a black unicorn in the future lol. Personally, I like all the songs, but I think the best one is Vagabond. that and Tales, which i really love. and besides, they only have one album. Led Zeppelin's first album was pretty much full of heavy blues-based songs, too, except for Your Time is gonna Come and Babe Im Gonna Leave You. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetTheLedOut Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 lol. Personally, I like all the songs, but I think the best one is Vagabond. that and Tales, which i really love. White Unicorn suffers from a few problems. One, the lyrics. Just awful. Second, I think Stockdale over-sings it. It was a promising sounding track. There isn't much to Wolfmother though, at least not on their debut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedNoodle Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 White Unicorn suffers from a few problems. One, the lyrics. Just awful. Second, I think Stockdale over-sings it. It was a promising sounding track. There isn't much to Wolfmother though, at least not on their debut. Yeah, White Unicorn isn't the best at all, but considering its their debut album... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 What I've heard of The Blue Van is alright. I ran into them on myspace awhile ago but I haven't heard their records though. Check out The Maharajas, another Scandinavian band. Great moody rock with alot of 60's influences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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