Comments on: New Stuff, Old Material

By: muruch

muruch — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:33:10 +0000

I’m glad for the change here. I’m not a podcast fan in general, and my lack of internet at home makes downloading large files not worth the bother. My “mp3 menagerie” posts serve the same purpose, so I can share mp3s I like when I don’t have the time or desire to write a full album review.

Thanks for the Sam Amidon track in particular. I recently saw (and reviewed) American Wake, which is an Irish-American film he starred and played in. Talented guy.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:37:26 +0000

Tsk tsk Chutters. Just punch one of them.

By: RCC (on the iPhone baby)

RCC (on the iPhone baby) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:06:56 +0000

Sorry my venting is being encouraged by having to deal with a bunch of cunts in London called Foxtons.

Eluvium: i’ll just leave it at I don’t like them.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:03:40 +0000

He listened to the right song, but with completely the wrong set of ears.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:01:35 +0000

There are no bleeps and no whining in Eluvium. Did you listen to the right song? Or does your hearing aid need it’s batteries replaced again?

By: RCC (on the iPhone baby)

RCC (on the iPhone baby) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:57:58 +0000

Eluvium, are you lot pulling my fucking leg? What a crock of flaming shite, bleepy bleepy winey winey nonsense.

That’s my last word on it, write what you want, you’ll all be ignored….fact.

No smiley face, instead have my gnashing teeth!

By: Pete

Pete — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:36:58 +0000

I like the mp3s. But I suppose it depends how many you get per week?

Loving the Sam Amidon. I don’t think it’s a radical departure from the last one (which, admittedly, I only bought 2 days ago but have been listening to a lot) considering the arrangements around his singing can be anything they want them to be.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:36:50 +0000

Yes, there are vocals! Damn straight. And it works beautifully too. A completely new and refreshing direction for Eluvium. So great to see someone evolve so naturally. I cannot wait for this album. I’ve already played this about a hundred times this week.

“I’m a vessel between two places I’ve never been.” And then the piano melody… *shivers* The absolute epitome of dreaming and being lost. Gorgeous.

There’s also another sneaky mp3 available for download here: http://stereogum.com/archives/mp3/new_eluvium__leaves_eclipse_the_light_stereogum_p_107621.html
It’s lovely also. Very different though, which is great. I’m not sure what’s in it though… xylophone or drums? Either/or it’s lovely.

Eluvium is one of the few bands that get the low end drones just perfect. And it works so well. I love low end a little too much. If only I had a sub-woofer – my neighbours would hate me (more).

Sam Amidon is good too.

By: Simon

Simon — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:50:44 +0000

Are those vocals in my Eluvium? I’m not one hundred percent sure on this, but I don’t remember there being vocals before.

Sounds good though.

By: Euan

Euan — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:47:06 +0000

Eluvium is brilliant. End of. No need for further discussion.