Bias

[Kir-ir-Bannog]

You know when you hear a band that a really good friend is in, but cant really judge if they are any good or not because of bias? I think it's pretty good, but can't really make my mind up if its good enough to get a decent fan-base going.

What do you lot think? They are not metal, so if you're a narrow minded music fan who only listens to teh mEtaLz!!!!! Don't bother to listen or give a point of view. They are called After The Rush.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=67498937&MyToken=fa5354cf-e278-4f5c-b69e-4a7408a5acbc

ive seen them play quite a few times and they execute the recorded material extremely well, live. They're influenced by Neil Young, Tom Waits, Sparklehorse, Wilco, Talk Talk, Eels, Grandaddy and RadioHead.

 

[Hubster]

I think a band like this could do with more either:

- a more expressive vocalist (think the darker side of Jarvis Cocker [without the sexuality], or perhaps Nick Cave)

- perhaps more duets (think Stipe and Mills back in the IRS days of REM)

- perhaps replace acoustic guitar parts with mandolin?

The music has some good foundations, but lacks personality. I feel like the Radiohead influence is a bit too strong (and mind you, I'm displaying some bias here too, because I hate Radiohead with a passion).

Some good ideas from this band though.

 

[Kir-ir-Bannog]

I think a band like this could do with more either:

- a more expressive vocalist (think the darker side of Jarvis Cocker [without the sexuality], or perhaps Nick Cave)

- perhaps more duets (think Stipe and Mills back in the IRS days of REM)

- perhaps replace acoustic guitar parts with mandolin?

The music has some good foundations, but lacks personality. I feel like the Radiohead influence is a bit too strong (and mind you, I'm displaying some bias here too, because I hate Radiohead with a passion).

Some good ideas from this band though.

Hmm...the vocalist is one of my life long friends and so is the guitarist (in fact i used to play in a metal covers band with both of them). Dan (the vocalist) has really come leaps and bounds with his vocals and is far better than he used to be, i believe he can improve further and incidently loves Nick Cave.

I find the Radiohead influence rather tenuous, but that's what they say. I dunno, you seem to think its there, so i guess it must have some RH mood.

 

[Hubster]

Oh no... I feel awful LOL, I didnt realise they were your friends

Well, I guess I can only be honest about it. I think if your friend can concentrate on a more expressive style of singing, a darker edge to it, it will decorate the music much more.

 

[Kir-ir-Bannog]

Oh no... I feel awful LOL, I didnt realise they were your friends

Well, I guess I can only be honest about it. I think if your friend can concentrate on a more expressive style of singing, a darker edge to it, it will decorate the music much more.

No its fine. The reason i posted this was to get some unbiased opinions, they're so new that the only people who i know have heard them are other friends....it's fine for people to give constructive criticism as you have done. No worries at all. In fact they would welcome constructive feedback.

 

[Tubbs]

Speaking of bias, my brother is friends with one of the guitarists from Dragonforce...

Yeah, I think that speaks for itself.

 

[all_sins_undone]

another reason to completely ignore you/anyone in your family/a person anyone in your family knows personally

 

[Talking Meat]

An old buddy from high school just got hired to play in the Blink-182 guys' new band. That's the ultimate test.

 

[Kir-ir-Bannog]

i see this is becoming a "i know this guy who knows someone who plays in this band" thread.
Oh well..........kudos to the Hubster for actually taking time to listen and commenting.

 

[Hubster]

LOL, looks that way. Good luck to your friend's band though, I'm sure they'll do well.

 

[Kir-ir-Bannog]

LOL, looks that way. Good luck to your friend's band though, I'm sure they'll do well.

cheers, fella!

 

[NFU]

ive never liked a band a friend was in.

 

[Kir-ir-Bannog]

ive never liked a band a friend was in.

is that becuase you don't have any?

j/k

 

[NFU]

well, i dont have many friends that are in bands...that much is true. but most bands arent good anyway...so yea.

edit: sick burn btw

 

[Tubbs]

another reason to completely ignore you/anyone in your family/a person anyone in your family knows personally

Well, that doesn't make any sense. My brother is friends with him, but he doesn't like Dragonforce at all, just like me.

Btw, you don't deserve that avatar.