Manchester Orchestra

**Thrash** · 05-14-2009, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bowstaff981

I'm seeing them on the 28th and I can't wait to see them. It's the night before my minimester final, but it's going to be worth the it to see them. Just out of curiosity do you remember what songs they performed?

Overall I was a little disappointed by the second half of the album. I can't stand listening to Tony the Tiger and The River could be a lot better than it is. In My Teeth and Everything to Nothing also feel a little weak to me. However, every other song really rocks and I guess that a record with 7 good songs out of 11 is excellent.

ha! How coincidental. I am seeing them the day before you are!

bowstaff981 · 05-29-2009, 08:00 AM

Saw them last night, it was awesome. I was disappointed that they didn't play Colly Strings, I was a Lid, or Sleeper 1972, but Hull did play an awesome version of The Only One by himself. Other than that they played all the songs you listed plus I Can Barely Breathe and Now That You're Home.

It was definitely one of the best concerts I've been to.

natedawg5280 · 05-29-2009, 03:51 PM

Nice, I'm jealous that you got "The Only One" but glad he played "Sleeper 1972" at mine. They do put on a wonderful show.

metalliquet · 06-06-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bowstaff981

. I can't stand listening to Tony the Tiger and The River could be a lot better than it is. In My Teeth and Everything to Nothing also feel a little weak to me. However, every other song really rocks and I guess that a record with 7 good songs out of 11 is excellent.

imo, The River became a totally different song live. It was so e-p-i-c (rofl, not sure why the word e-p-i-c is censored) it hurt. The little bit at the end with the few measures of silence gave me chills. Complete silence in the venue, which isn't something I hear very often.

And for anyone that wants to check it out, here is Where Have You Been from the Social, 6-3-09. Pretty good audio and decent video.

bowstaff981 · 03-16-2010, 03:59 PM

I saw them again at the beginning of March, and despite playing at a terrible venue they were still awesome. Both times I've seen them headline they play what must be a ten minute long version of Where Have You Been, and I'm always disappointed when it ends.

earlessdog · 03-16-2010, 04:47 PM

I'm listening to the Virgin Losing A Child . . . right now, it's not too bad right now. Reminds me of a few emo and indie bands.

bowstaff981 · 04-05-2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by earlessdog

I'm listening to the Virgin Losing A Child . . . right now, it's not too bad right now. Reminds me of a few emo and indie bands.

For me a lot of the songs really came alive after I saw them in concert. Now that You're Home and I Can Barely Breathe became epic after I saw them play in a small venue. And watching them play Where Have You Been is always awesome.

Really what I think makes their concerts for me is that it seems like literally everyone there knows all the words to every song. It feels more like Manchester Orchestra is leading a choir and we are all in it together.

I also feel like Andy's lyrics go a lot deeper than other bands with a similar sound. It's nice to hear music like this dealing with issues other than girls and heartbreak.

On another note, Andy said in a recent interview that he will have a new Right Away Great Captain album coming out and that the band will be working on a new album this summer.

penguinofwar · 04-05-2010, 02:55 PM

No way....I am wearing a Manchester Orchestra shirt right now! I got it at a Brand New concert.

The only stuff I've heard by them is off of Mean Everything to Nothing, which I liked. I need to listen to it a little more though.

bowstaff981 · 02-10-2011, 11:21 AM

New CD, Simple Match, coming out in May! Woot!

bowstaff981 · 02-28-2011, 10:58 AM

Download the new single!!!

Download a Free "Simple Math" MP3 | Manchester Orchestra Official Site

bowstaff981 · 04-20-2011, 09:19 AM

Anyone checked out the new songs?

So Manchester Orchestra tweeted last week that Andy's wife's school (she's a teacher) was having a contest to see who could get the most postcards sent to them. If you mailed her a postcard then Andy would call and sing you a song of your choice. Last night he called my girlfriend and sang Jude Law and a Semester Abroad (off of Brand New's first album). I'll try and get the audio and post it up here.

bowstaff981 · 04-22-2011, 10:26 PM

Andy Hull - Jude Law and a Semester Abroad.mp3

Here's the voicemail. It's really quiet, so be prepared to crank up you speakers.

Kenny C. · 04-23-2011, 06:41 PM

You are a lucky dude. That's pretty awesome! Anybody checked out the new songs? I can't believe this is already their third album and Andy is still only 23...

bowstaff981 · 05-22-2011, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Kenny C.

You are a lucky dude. That's pretty awesome! Anybody checked out the new songs? I can't believe this is already their third album and Andy is still only 23...

Yeah it is pretty insane. Have you/anyone else listened to the new album yet?