Remember when Glasvegas was touted as the world's 'best new band'? Maybe not. There may not have been that many of us (especially on this side of the pond) who believed - but boy were we swept away. James Allan's gloriously unique and accented voice brought us a strange dismal hope for the future of guitar music. The wash of reverb and simplicity of the music was nothing short of amazing. Of course, followup album EUPHORIC///HEARTBREAK\\\ was, most definitely, short of amazing. The all-white Jesus look did not help matters much either.
But now Glasvegas is back! And they sound good again! Listen for yourself below. This is only a demo version (couldn't find official version YET) but it still is drenched with emotion. And if you find this at all interesting, good, intriguing or anything of the like, then be sure to check out their self-titled debut album. It's a personal favourite.
Glasvegas - If
In other, less exciting, comeback news. The new Babyshambles song has emerged online (not due out for another week). Now, in their heyday, Babyshambles were a less romantic, more drug-fueled, less iconic Libertines. No one will ever pretend they compared to the Libs, but Pete managed plenty of good tunes under the Babyshambles moniker. Even his haters have to admit that the guy has a knack for melody.. well on this track the haters have right to hate. It's bland. There are no shambles involved. It has none of the chaos that we've come to associate (and love) with Pete's music. At his best, he's either off his kilter (or on the verge) OR writing beautifully melodic and poetic ballads. This is neither. It's boring and bland. There's some nice words in there, but not enough. I'm worried about the forthcoming album... but I'll still buy it. Listen and see what you think:
Babyshambles - Nothing Comes to Nothing
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| James Allan onstage with Glasvegas in his full Jesus whites. |
Glasvegas - If
In other, less exciting, comeback news. The new Babyshambles song has emerged online (not due out for another week). Now, in their heyday, Babyshambles were a less romantic, more drug-fueled, less iconic Libertines. No one will ever pretend they compared to the Libs, but Pete managed plenty of good tunes under the Babyshambles moniker. Even his haters have to admit that the guy has a knack for melody.. well on this track the haters have right to hate. It's bland. There are no shambles involved. It has none of the chaos that we've come to associate (and love) with Pete's music. At his best, he's either off his kilter (or on the verge) OR writing beautifully melodic and poetic ballads. This is neither. It's boring and bland. There's some nice words in there, but not enough. I'm worried about the forthcoming album... but I'll still buy it. Listen and see what you think:
Babyshambles - Nothing Comes to Nothing
Ah, I love Glasvegas....
ReplyDeleteSadly, that Babyshambles song was a good impression of the Other Single by a one hit wonder. Here's hoping the rest of the album will surprise!