(TV) OT: new music (was some mess about The Hives)

[DAYKARAK@aol.com]

Let's not forget the new Wilco album (well, "new" in that it finally got 
released after all this time). Folks, even if you've hated Wilco before, 
consider giving Yankee Hotel Foxtrot a go, because they've shifted several 
steps from their alt-rock pigeonhole. Gorgeous fucking album.

Incidentally, I'd also like to reccomend two bands that put out their debut 
albums last year, but I myself had heard jack about them until recently. 
First is this New York band called Liars (debut: They Threw Us All in a 
Trench and Stuck a Monument on Top): essentially, it's really dancey, 
frenetic stuff....clear post-punk influences, but it's a bit heavier at 
points, a bit funkier at others, a bit more self-aware. The cd is awesome, 
but see them live if you get the chance -you will not be disappointing. The 
most exciting live band I've ever seen.  The other band is Pilot to Gunner, 
which has been touring the U.S.. I've heard them described as "a sort of 
cross between Husker Du and Mission of Burma", but that's way off the mark. 
Loud, high-velocity rock 'n' roll with breathing space...AND it's 
intelligent. Their first full length is called Games at High Speeds.

Sadly, it seems that yes, 2002 is indeed the year of retreads. Anyone see the 
latest hype? This regular ol' rock band called the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. The lead 
vocalist is apparently some run-of-the-mill "hot chick" who sneers really 
good, moans and squeals orgasmically, and is being labeled as "the female 
Iggy Pop". I certainly hope this description's not TOO on the money, because 
I don't like what I've heard, and if she sticks around defying what would 
logically be certain death ala Mr. Osterberg, we're all in a whole lot of 
trouble...

AND, to get back on topic: has anyone so much as contacted Mr. Lloyd to 
verify those statements he allegedly made about the live album in the works? 
It was on the list maybe two weeks ago...

-nick keiser

In a message dated 7/13/02 4:37:44 PM Central Daylight Time, 
tv-owner@brainiac.com writes:


> Is this all we are left with? The answer is an emphatic "no." Depending on 
> individual taste, we are left with the new Flaming Lips (derivative of, 
> well, The Flaming Lips) and the best album I've heard all year, Goner's 
> "Dollar Movie." A North Carolina band...remember when bands used to come 
> from the Carolina's?
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