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Post by ticboo on May 26, 2009 15:54:01 GMT
I would agree with most of the points made, and I think one advantage they have is knowing each other so well. They've mentioned in interview having a real feel for what each other is thinking when they are playing, almost psychic. Communication, especially musical communication is v. important in a band.
And the desire each individual has to not be the one to fuck up.
maybe.
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Post by missus on May 26, 2009 16:01:55 GMT
Superior wang.
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Post by ticboo on May 26, 2009 16:04:07 GMT
high heels and cherry red lipstick.
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Post by missus on May 26, 2009 16:47:37 GMT
I say this because it's my husbands favourite explanation for why anything he does is good. "Superior wang". |
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Post by Black Jeans on May 26, 2009 16:52:05 GMT
Its got to be Caleb's voice. That's the first thing you notice that stands them apart from everyone else. Only then do you start noticing all the other things.
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Post by ticboo on May 26, 2009 19:03:41 GMT
^ hmmm. In the first instance, when hearing them, that's got to be it, Michelle. It's certainly what made me first sit up and take notice.
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Post by missus on May 26, 2009 19:05:16 GMT
Good call. The first song I heard was "Closer" and I immediately stopped what I was doing and said "who the fuck is that?" Haven't stopped listening since.
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2009 9:19:04 GMT
I agree, I think it has a lot to do with Caleb's voice
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Post by whiskers on May 27, 2009 12:58:46 GMT
I don't agree, that wasn't the first thing that caught my attention. It's one of the things that makes them truly great but the previous point is relative.
The way they can relate to people / how you can relate to them, their openness, the way they don't seem separated from their music, the close family connection, their little ball of fury, how they are four of the most special, gifted musicians to have appeared in quite a long long long time, their relationship to music, how they make exciting, interesting, smart, original music. The first one again and how they simply must be divine.
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Post by sarahrose on May 27, 2009 13:05:40 GMT
What makes them so good?
Hmmmmm, a whole lot of things, but of those that I can pin down, I'd say a nice combination of the following:
1. Musical Talent, especially Caleb's voice
2. Lyrically enlightening, intriguing, and talented
3. Their desire to constantly push their musical boundaries, their desire to sound different with every album
4. Humbleness from their family and upbringing
5. The strong connection that holds them together
6. Their relatability, basically how they're not some pampered no-talent pop stars
7. Their unique and damn fine looks (it had to be said)
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Post by carrielinn on May 27, 2009 13:20:11 GMT
^your sig is slowing killing me
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Post by whiskers on May 28, 2009 23:11:51 GMT
Furthermore; they're mature, sophisticated songwriters (whatever the lyrical content may be referring to), they have a gorgeous straight-forward melodic style, they're quirky and unlike any other band.
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Post by evabeava on May 28, 2009 23:59:43 GMT
doesnt make them soo good or anything, but the first time i heard them caleb does this slight scream/shout thing in some songs and i LOVED that. kinda gives their songs thrills yanno
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Post by whiskers on May 29, 2009 0:48:43 GMT
yeah! he's a great vocalist not just expressing words but all kinds of noises, he uses it as an instrument, it's great!  hi btw i love the pic in yr signature (makes me feel old) |
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Post by evabeava on May 29, 2009 1:00:12 GMT
hahah thanks! i love it too! and hi im eva and you caught me on my first post the first song i heard by them was the bucket and when he screams at the beginning just got me really excited to hear the whole song i guess... wow that was in like 2004 which makes me feel pretty old too |
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Post by whiskers on May 29, 2009 1:50:01 GMT
hey eva! yeah i love that bucket woo! it's so camp in a totally hetero way  btw have some karma to get you off zero |
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Post by ticboo on May 29, 2009 7:58:02 GMT
Also, it really doesn't hurt having a shit hot drummer. And a rather impertinent little bass player. I'ma talkin bout the music  |
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Post by schnucams on May 29, 2009 20:36:06 GMT
^^ hahahaha!!!! Its got to be Caleb's voice. That's the first thing you notice that stands them apart from everyone else. Only then do you start noticing all the other things. Thats what did it for me!! After that I heard all the others and how well they play together....later I started to notice individual parts ie drums, bass and lead geetar and as time goes on I delve into the music deeper and deerper to hear different parts Ive never heard before. It doesnt hurt that they're not afraid to do whatever the fuck they want, thats huge appeal for me!!! |
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