Fans of the Smiths and other "darker" rock bands?

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I have a band for you all. They're an indie from my hometown of Montreal, Quebec, and their vocalist Murray Lightburn has been compared to Morrissey (to the point where he's often called "The Black Morrissey") due to his tendency to write dark lyrics, and similar vocals.

So, here are some songs by them, that I personally love:
"No Cities Left" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlujT3ytnjg
"22: The Death of All the Romance" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty41BuLsc1A
"Lost in the Plot" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0zRxxBKZ1A
"Crisis 1 & 2" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajLNFuu88rI
"Meltdown in A Major" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pc8VxLkfaw
"Lights Off" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWeoruYLmYc
"Dream Job" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2kT8fu94wQ

So, what is your opinion on them? Personally, they've become one of my favourite bands, and I'm hoping to pick up their album "No Cities Left" (which has the first three songs on this list) tomorrow. I bought Missiles (Which has the other three songs on this list) about a year ago, and I listen to it on the way to work a lot.

If you only listen to one song, either listen to "No Cities Left" "22: The Death of All the Romance" or "Lights Off". They're my three favourite songs by them (although Lost in the Plot seems to be their most popular song, according to iTunes, and Omega Dog according to Last.FM.)

BQ: Favourite song?
BQ2: Would you say it's fair to compare them to the Smiths?
BQ3: Would you see them if they were playing a reasonably priced show in your city?
BQ4: Are these guys new to you, or had you listened to them before?

P.S.
Seriously, Yahoo. Pretty much nobody but the States spells favourite as "favorite". Stop trying to correct me, I am right.

efnsojfosijoaijodjd · Accepted Answer

Hmm, this is interesting, "The Black Morrissey"

Well to be honest I wasn't really getting it, I can kind of see it vaguely comparable to Morrissey's style...but the songs aren't really doing it for me. Maybe it's that The Smiths were tighter on the bass and drums (meaning they held it in more prominance in their music). And I dunno, I find them catchier.
Appropriate music to listen to on the way to work I'm sure though ^^

BA: Probably 'Lights Off'
BA2: Hmm, not really. I suppose you could make some comparisons...from afar
BA3: In my city.....maybe not
BA4: They're new, thanks for the rec

P.S I agree with your spelling habits

Susan · Answer

I believe the term country rock genre started out in the early sixties and can be seen from early spinoffs from songs like Carl Perkins and the Beatles. It was gaining popularity as folk musicians found a way to incorporate the new electric guitar sound to their songs. Buffalo springfield and Bob Dylan being excellent examples. AS things moved forward there was other slight splits that should how different styles can mean more fans in the culture. Look at the styles of someone like John Denver and the Eagles and linda Ronstadt. Much of todays light rock culture is inspired directly from those early bands. Others went on to be icons of their times and parts of their country. Creedence Clearwater revival and Charlie Daniels, Marshall Tucker, Gram Parsons and the Greatfull Dead. Country rock has been pretty much eliminated in name only today as most country musicians play that stle and labels have just dropped the rock from the genre. Kieth Urban, Garth Brooks, Brooks and Dunn are excellent examples of that. Still great music but lacks the stigma of the past of the 60's and 70;s when songs actually had something to say. You mentioned marshall Tucker and you know i am a big fan of them. The Caldwell Brothers influenced many are are directly responsible for getting Old Charlie Daniels the break he needed to get going. As well as others too. Since you mentioned Marshall Tucker Band for this one Despite losing three of their original founding members. 1.Heard it in a love song 2. Can't you see 3.Fire on the mountain 4.This ol' Cowboy 5. Desert Skies 6. Heard it in a love song 7.Bob away blues 8.I should have never started lovin' you 9.Life in a song 10. Tell it to the devil 11. My Jesus told me so I could go on but to sum it up. Carolina dreams was their best album.

Lost.in.coma.covered.in.Cake · Answer

Haha that's odd! I'm listening to The Smiths just now. I listened to a bit of 22: The Death of All the Romance and wasn't too fond of it. I'd much rather listen to Morrissey himself.

Atoms For Peace · Answer

I really like this band, a lot actually! I'm getting some of their music now.

BQ: Lost In the Plot, No Cities Left
BQ2: Maybe his voice in SOME songs, but that's it really.
BQ3: If I got into them more, then of course, I love shows!
BQ4: I've heard of them, but have never listened. Thanks for introducing us, I like them!

Anonymous · Answer

BQ: Most interesting song sounds to be Lights Off
BQ2: It's not fair to compare them to such a great band, they are good though
BQ3: Probably No
BQ4: Yes they are new to me, thank you!

Drop Dead Fred · Answer

Meh, It's alright I guess...

Anonymous · Answer

Smith sucks.

Rammstein > Smiths

Anonymous · Answer

GLORIOUS ARYAN

Dave · Answer

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