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Post by eriisgodx on Apr 14, 2007 19:20:28 GMT
they really were so original before this new indie album. Probably one of the most original band of the decade. But of course, to give in to the horrible rising indie sound, the band sold out. They are even wearing those foolish suits interpol started years ago
WHY!! oh why?
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Post by femmelondre on Apr 14, 2007 19:40:31 GMT
I guess they have just evolved in regards to both their sound and their look. They were all so young when they started out, am sure that we all have different ideas now to what we did five years ago.
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Post by couldabeenawonder on Apr 14, 2007 19:54:55 GMT
I think it's clear from their b-side "My Third House" that they've not forgotten who they are, even if they have moved on a bit. I don't think we've seen the last of the old KoL we know and love.
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Post by morag on Apr 14, 2007 20:22:47 GMT
but dont you think a band have to grow and develop.
and i think the kings have done that with the new album, as they did with aha shake to Yaym
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Post by bondoo6 on Apr 14, 2007 20:24:32 GMT
i would'nt say they sold out, there just trying to make some money and sell some albums, what wrong with that.
not sure how it will do, alot of my friends don't like it and they all loved yaym and ash, i also dont think it's as good as the first two albums
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Post by couldabeenawonder on Apr 14, 2007 20:34:02 GMT
BOTT is certainly different and it takes a bit of getting used to but I soon realised that it's still KoL and its still phenomenal. Besides, we still have the other albums but now we have even more of a variety to choose from of the world's best.
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Post by laurenzoobo on Apr 14, 2007 20:56:35 GMT
I really hate condemning discussions on what's supposed to be a fansite. yeah, so you might not feel it's as good as the rest, but i'd never say that they've "sold out". wouldn't you like a band you've supported from the beginning to be successful, and is it truly wrong that the people who didn't get them in the first place have been converted by their new album?
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Post by couldabeenawonder on Apr 14, 2007 21:02:43 GMT
No - they've always deserved to be huge and that includes this album. Now us long-time fans can have the smug pleasure of knowing we were right all along!
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Post by jaredismygod on Apr 14, 2007 22:07:10 GMT
its not called selling out its called growning and evolving your music so that every album doesent sound the same its called sharpening up your sound and getting it to sound the way you like it although my mum did make this statement today: 'what worries me about this album is that you can actually hear almost every word they are saying, thats not ver kings of leon-ish is it!?'  |
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Post by couldabeenawonder on Apr 14, 2007 22:13:12 GMT
Lol that was one of the first things that struck me about bott funnily enough. Still, it's not a bad thing, it means his lyrics can be more appreciated.
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Post by AccuratePassion on Apr 14, 2007 22:21:18 GMT
Indie and selling out are fundamentally contradictory. So the original poster has no validity to their argument.
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Post by jaredismygod on Apr 14, 2007 22:21:25 GMT
yeah thats what i told her! lol
i was like, well the lyrics are ace, so theylle be wanting to get them heard!!
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Post by couldabeenawonder on Apr 14, 2007 22:29:43 GMT
Here's a thought... What is ur favourite lyric from BOTT?
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Post by sarah on Apr 14, 2007 22:33:10 GMT
they really were so original before this new indie album. Probably one of the most original band of the decade. But of course, to give in to the horrible rising indie sound, the band sold out. They are even wearing those foolish suits interpol started years ago WHY!! oh why? it's too bad you're talking shit. that's life. |
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Post by rosalee123 on Apr 14, 2007 22:50:31 GMT
I do not really post on the board. I just come here to read other posts, but I just could not stay quiet about this.
I HATE when people are saying that KOL sold out because of BOTT. I mean, I think that it's BS.
When I listen to their new album I can totally see the elements of why I fell in love with this band in the first place. When you get to the core of it , they are still the SAME BAND. Not only do I think that these are their best lyrics yet, I also happen to think that the music is absolutely enthralling and capivating.
I have been listening to this album on a loop nonstop since the first day it came out. I listen to every single song and do not skip one. How many albums do you know nowadays where you can say that? Not many. Usually there are just a couple good songs and the rest of them all just sound the same.
Bands nowadays are just too scared to experiment. They forsake their creativity and originality to be "accepted" and to appeal to the mass market and target audience. KOL fans are just a really diverse group of people and I have not met a KOL fan that I did not like.
That's why KOL is not that famous in the US cause they are not like all the other cookie cutter manufactured bands out there.
So, when you say they sold out, then you were not a true fan in the first place because I just don't understand how people can say that. They are evolving. If they came out with a ASHB TWO, everyone would be saying the same shit. I for one will be with them till the end cause I have faith in my boys and trust whatever they do.
I say kudos to KOL and I just know they are going to be getting better and better. Their new album is so much more mature.
Sorry it's so long, but I have been meaning to say this for a long time. I am a musician as well so I can really relate to things like this.
Rosalee
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Post by couldabeenawonder on Apr 14, 2007 22:54:32 GMT
Couldn't agree more.
I think that pretty much settles it.
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Post by benief on Apr 15, 2007 8:45:10 GMT
they really were so original before this new indie album. Probably one of the most original band of the decade. But of course, to give in to the horrible rising indie sound, the band sold out. They are even wearing those foolish suits interpol started years ago WHY!! oh why? they made it clear they wanted a more arena sound..and theyve done that.. they want to be bigger, they dont wanna be playing music in small venues ther whole career... just because they're ambitious doesnt mean ther selling out. oh..and ther look.. they wear Dior ffs.. their hardly copying interpol's look. when ur a millionaire u stop shopping at thrift stores.. |
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Post by sopheve on Apr 15, 2007 9:48:00 GMT
Indie and selling out are fundamentally contradictory. So the original poster has no validity to their argument. Not really, the whole indie thing has become ridiculously commercial and average because of bands like The Fratellis. But i don't think they've sold out at all, Calebs singing voice alone sets them apart from other bands. They've always been very successful in the UK, just because they make great music, not because they're trying to make money |
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Post by jaredismygod on Apr 15, 2007 10:05:19 GMT
Indie and selling out are fundamentally contradictory. So the original poster has no validity to their argument. Not really, the whole indie thing has become ridiculously commercial and average because of bands like The Fratellis. But i don't think they've sold out at all, Calebs singing voice alone sets them apart from other bands. They've always been very successful in the UK, just because they make great music, not because they're trying to make money i figure though that once indie band sell out, they become pop really well thats my thoughts anyway and good point about the lyric favouriteness..lets start a thread...if there isnt one already |
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Post by nadius on Apr 15, 2007 11:21:56 GMT
Listen to the music, if you dig it go with it and if you don't just leave it, you ask youserlf too many questions, it's rock and roll for fuck's sake, what you care what they wear? LISTEN to them, and if you don't like what you hear, you can just stop listening.
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