Spokes

Product Description
Moody and Luscious Songs from Warp's Vanguard Act, Plaid. Heavy with Emotion and Haunting Melody, Drawing on the Power and Immediacy of their Exceptional Live Shows, this is Another Classic. Plaid Are One of Warp's Biggest Selling Artists, on a Par with Autechre and Squarepusher, with a Large Loyal Fanbase.

Spokes,Plaid,Warp Records,Ambient Techno,Dance,Electro-Techno,Electronic,IDM,Neo-Electro,Pop,Rock,Techno

Average customer rating: TJ NORRIS' igloomag.com REVIEW :: Famliar territory still yields some great results more black dog than ken downie so so disappointing... cold beats, warm melodies

Spokes Plaid Manufacturer: Warp Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Techno | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music IDM | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Trainer Peel Sessions Rest Proof Clockwork P-Brane Parts in the Post ASIN: B0000C8XK7 Release Date: 2003-10-27

Tracks:

1. Even Spring
2. Crumax Rins
3. Upona
4. Zeal
5. Cedar City
6. B Born Droid
7. Marry
8. Get What You Gave
9. Buns
10. Quick Emix

Album Details

Moody and Luscious Songs from Warp's Vanguard Act, Plaid. Heavy with Emotion and Haunting Melody, Drawing on the Power and Immediacy of their Exceptional Live Shows, this is Another Classic. Plaid Are One of Warp's Biggest Selling Artists, on a Par with Autechre and Squarepusher, with a Large Loyal Fanbase.

Customer Reviews:

TJ NORRIS' igloomag.com REVIEW :: .......2006-02-04

TJ NORRIS' igloomag.com REVIEW ::
(11.03.03) The anticipated new work by Plaid (Andy Turner, Ed Hanley) starts right off with a distorted lullaby with chilling vocal styling provided by Lucca Santucci, and after 2 minutes this romp swings fully into jumping rhythmics.

"Even Spring" steps deeper into past electro than ever before, and with such smarts. This is minimalist beat purely redefined. On "Crumax Rins" the percussion is sonorous and heavenly, timed like Dali's melting clocks, just oozing away. The vibes are resonant and form smoke rings, lingering in order. This should have been their debut recording, it's got the underpinnings of originality and basslines aplenty. Vinyl cut-ups and static's are pretty commonplace in today's electronic music scene: Plaid one-ups the rest by taking the high-end snap of vinyl groove pitch building "Upona" - reinventing something that could be called post-glitch if its main intention weren't to then funk it all up with even groovier beats.

Since the mid 90s these gents have only brought good to the scene, have remixed and remodeled some of todays most innovative artists' records, and by the sounds of it crafting new territory that not only keeps up with the Joneses but melds multiple genres into a fine listen. "Zeal" will surely be one of the first platters to spin independently in laser-lit automation. Its gutsy Kraftwerkian breath-work is playful and yet all grown up. Plaid have the right balance of mystical ambience and experimentation, launching them from an atypical rhythm beat box. Asian influences drift into a patchwork of slow-tempo moodiness on "B Born Droid;" a sultry tango that would nicely complement cruising a late night subway.

This ten-track disc is an immediate pleaser, especially for those who like sounds that can be coy, conceptual and at the same time funky and salacious - like the bobbing happy-go-lucky flavor of "Get What You Gave". Some sort of calypso-driven disco meets jazz-hot meets the wild kingdom. "Buns" sounds at first to be something ala Trio's "Da, Da, Da" but soon blends arctic visions derivative of the tectonic era of John Foxx and Gary Numan. Plaid has basically reshaped the 80s on Spokes and its update should last longer than its potential 15 minutes.

Famliar territory still yields some great results.......2005-01-24

I've been a Plaid fan for about two years now. My first entry into their music was Double Figure, around when I first started getting interested in the whole IDM and electronic music thing. Back then, everything sort of blended together and the difference between most IDM artists was almost impossible to tell(except for Autechre or Aphex Twin). These days, my ear is a bit more discerning when it comes to breaking down what seperates the Aphex Twin, LFOs, FSOL, Squarepusher from the newer breeds like Prefuse 73, Chris Clark, Jimmy Edgar and any other listening techno that's surfaced recently. What I'm mainly trying to get at is that back in the day I couldn't tell you why I liked something and trying to put anything thought into why I enjoyed this type of thing was just impossible. Which in turn leads me to believe, that if this album were released any earlier I would have loved it more.

Plaid's sound has been all over the place in their nearly 15 year career. From the early b-droid sound of songs like Uneasy Listening and Scoobs in Columbia, to their hyper programmed, intense days of Not For Threes, finally stripping their sound down to almost electro-pop elements for their Double Figure, Plaid has seemingly always been a group aimed at pushing their sound to the next level. Which is why Spokes is such a standstill. It still contains hyper-evocative melodies and moody electronics. Tough, numble percusion and soundscapes that most people couldn't dream up without a heavy dosage of haulcingens and an ear for solid production. But somehow, Spokes almost feels trite in comparison to their previous work(both Black Dog or otherwise). The territory is too similiar, too famliar to make it anywhere near the best of their work. And its not just Plaid that's been suffering from this. Squarepusher, Aphex Twin, and several others from the glory days of IDM are slowly seeing its harder and harder to push the latest angle when your not sure what that angle is. I constantly keep asking myself, where can music like this go when nearly every texture, sound, bpm and combination of all three has been explored?

But not all is lost. While it sounds like Plaid wrote this on several lazy sundays or maybe on a tour somewhere, there is still some stellar songs to come out of this ten song hit and miss album. I would recommend picking up some of Plaid's earlier material before checking out Spokes. But for new comers to Plaid, I think there is plenty to enjoy here if you've never heard this kind of music. Its still a well produced album, just not their best.

more black dog than ken downie.......2004-08-21

this album seems to harken back to ed and andy's old days with the black dog, though with an updated, more polished feel. moreso than previous plaid releases, "spokes" has a continuous sound that flows from each track to another. very different from "double figure" or "not for threes", in which each track stands on its own, some as great singles, others not so memorable ('rakimou' and 'new family' are two of the best songs ever written, imho). but with "spokes", each track is only part of the whole. 'marry' and 'zeal' have their moments, but no track really stands out much more than another. taken as a complete album, however, they are very effective. the differences between each of plaid's albums are so great that it makes it hard for me to compare them at all, each having their strengths. in general, "spokes" has a darker sound, lacking the playfulness of previous plaid work. the melodies are still there, but this time they're more layered and "implied" (if that makes any sense), and it might take a few more listenings to get into this release compared to the earlier albums. but this ability to produce such a variety of moods, while still being plaid, is what gives plaid their longevity and makes them such an influential band.

fans of plaid would also enjoy any of dutch artist kettel's releases ("dreim", "smiling little cow", "ha ha ha look at this", etc.), sadly absent on amazon.

so so disappointing..........2004-04-10

spokes was released just when I had discovered Plaid. A friend of mine lent me some Plaid cds and I was instantly hooked by them. First i listened to Rest Proof Clockwork and soon I loved their little melodies, their sometimes childish arrangements, so lovely music! Then I listened to 'Double Figure' and I also liked it a lot. 'Not for Threes' is the one I liked less, but it's also very good.
I was then looking for electronic instrumental bands and Autechre and Aphex Twin didn't make it for me. They sound to me much too soulless; that didn't happen with Plaid, so I soon became a lover of their music.

and just then I knew a new album was going to be released. I looked forward to listening to it. And my disappontment was terrible. The songs in spokes sound to me repetitive, dull, terribly boring. Not that there aren't some good moments, but they are scarce, and I seldom finish a song; gone are those nice little melodies, gone is that SOUL inherent to the songs in their previous albums. here everything sounds like it didn't sound before: mechanical and boring.

at least they have made 3 extraordinary albums.

cold beats, warm melodies.......2004-03-22

In my opinion this album is way superior to double figure. It is more consistant in both quality and sound(with the possible exception of 'Get what you gave').
Even spring is immense from start to finish. It seems a little disjointed at first but the latter half of the song builds some beautifully simple melodies over what seems like a stumbling, clumsy beat.
B Born droid has been criticized for being a little too plucky and synthy, but it really does work.
Marry is an outstanding track, defininately my favourate.
This album can't really be compared to 'not for threes' or 'rest proof clockwork' because the sound is so different. This album seems a bit cold at first, but the melodies are fantastic with beats to match.

Average customer rating:

100 Spokes Above the Law Manufacturer: Tommy Boy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Vocally Pimpin' EP Time Will Reveal Forever: Rich Thugs, Book One Black Mafia Life Livin' Like Hustlers ASIN: B000000HEK Release Date: 1996-07-16

Tracks:

1. 100 Spokes (Album Version)
2. 100 Spokes (Fresh On The D's Remix)
3. Killaz In The Park (Album Version)
4. 100 Spokes (Cold 187um Remix)
5. Killaz In The Park (Mac & A.K. Remix)
6. 100 Spokes (Freshtrumental)

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Dancing on Tables Barefoot Tara Blaise Manufacturer: Spokes Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Waking Up Laughing ASIN: B0009HL184 Release Date: 2005-07-11

Average customer rating: Creativity at it's finest

Spurs & Spokes/Bull > Matador Fake Problems Manufacturer: Sabot Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Folk | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Country | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: How Far Our Bodies Go All In A Poet's Life Americans Abroad!!! Against Me!!! Live in London!!! New Magnetic Wonder ASIN: B000KJT7O6 Release Date: 2006-11-13

Tracks:

1. Motion of the Ocean
2. Heat on the Feet
3. Oh, Your Silver Heart
4. Sorry Ok Sorry OK Sorry
5. Degree'd or Denounced
6. Cannonball
7. My First Million
8. Caravan of Courage

Product Description

Although Naples, Florida is just four short hours from Gainesville the birthplace of bands like Against Me! and Hot Water Music the area isn t commonly considered to be a punk Mecca; and with good reason. Naples is a really thriving vacation spot, so the whole city revolves around people who come here for three months of the year, explains Fake Problems frontman Chris Farren. So it s a strange environment, but I think it s a good environment creatively because it's very... nice. Originally formed as a solo vehicle for Farren's songs, in the past few years Fake Problems has evolved from a project into a bonafide rock band which features bassist Derek Perry, guitarist Casey Lee and drummer Sean Stevenson and has already logged more miles in the van than most acts years their elder. In September we started touring for two weeks out of every month and then that started increasing to three, Farren explains. In addition to blowing the minds of kids from around the world at The Fest in Gainesville, Fake Problems recently returned from a six-week full U.S. tour and is planning to stay on the road for most of 2007. The CDep Spurs & Spokes/Bull > Matador compiles the band's first 7-inch (which was initially released on Sabot Productions in August) alongside four re-recorded songs from the band s out-of-print debut CD and despite the fact that some of these songs were written years ago, there's a remarkable amount of variance from song to song. Motion Of The Ocean carelessly careens like an existentialist hoe-down gone terribly awry; Oh! Your Silver Heart is a heartfelt alt-country ballad reminiscent of Whiskeytown; and Cannonball is reminiscent of Against Me!'s early material. In my lyrics I definitely like to say what I feel, but I don t like to alienate people or create a niche so that you can only listen to our music if you share our beliefs, Farren explains. However, whether Farren is imagining his grief-ridden mother at his own funeral or singing

Customer Reviews:

Creativity at it's finest.......2007-02-09

The differing personalities of this band's members come through in each of its songs. This album is a clear illustration that Fake Problems will continue to grow musically and cement themselves as symphonic to those yearning for happiness and delight.

Average customer rating: Another great cd by cards in spokes. Worth a try... could've been five stars with more money? could've been five stars with more money?

React Cards in Spokes Manufacturer: Allied Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music All Bargain Titles | Alternative General | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000003H2F Release Date: 1997-11-18

Tracks:

1. Faces On File
2. Catatonic
3. Towel In A Turban
4. Hypocriteria
5. American Beach Has Gone Bad
6. When You Find Yourself
7. No Angle
8. Scratch The Dance Itch
9. Bus Station Bums
10. Always Doin' It
11. React

Customer Reviews:

Another great cd by cards in spokes........2004-01-13

trying to compare this band to anyone is hard to do. they play fast punk style music, great bass lines, and excellent singing, this is definately worth giving a shot at hearing.

Worth a try..........2003-09-30

If you like Jimmy Eat World, the Dropkick Murphys or even New Found Glory, then you'll like these boys!

could've been five stars with more money?.......1999-03-24

Costello meets Mould on speed... When you find yerself...greatest miss we never made.

could've been five stars with more money?.......1999-03-24

Costello meets Mould on speed... When you find yerself...greatest miss we never made.

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From Marabi to Disco: 24 Years of Township Music Thomas Matiletsa , Pietersburg Melodians , Royal Players , Nancy Jacobs & her Sisters , Jazz Dazzlers , Miriam Makeba & the Skylarks w/ Spokes Mashiyane , Soul Brothers , Marumo , Boyoyo Boys , and Shoe Laces Manufacturer: CMP ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000KJD2TW

Product Description

The ongoing mixture of a variety of indigenous and foreign musical sources by South African township musicians has produced a number of unique African crossover styles including Marabi, African Jazz, Mbaqanga & Pennywhistle Jive/Kwela.

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Paperback Cliche Pt.1 Tara Blaise Manufacturer: Spokes Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B0009A6N66 Release Date: 2005-05-23

Tracks:

1. Paperback Cliche
2. Promise

Album Description

2005 single 'Paperback Cliche' is the media choice from the album 'Dancing On Tables Barefoot'. TARA had been in top Irish band KayDee (signed to EMI Ireland) but had just gone solo. She features on the two vocal tracks on John Hughes' album 'Wild Ocean', and as a result John Hughes decided to fund and co-write Tara's first solo record. The music video directed and sleeve designed by top London creative team Stylorouge. The title track is backed by 'A Promise'. Spokes. 2005.

Album Details

Discovered by Corrs' Manager John Hughes and in Top Irish Band Kaydee, Now Gone Solo. "Paperback Cliche" is the Media Choice from the Album 'dancing on Tables Barefoot'.

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Three Degrees Tara Blaise Manufacturer: Spokes ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000ACPG3E Release Date: 2005-08-29

Tracks:

1. Three Degrees (Remix)
2. Three Degrees (Album Version)
3. Fall For You

Album Description

Lifted from the album Dancing On Tables Barefoot. Spokes. 2005.

Album Details

Remixed by London Producers the Animal Farm, and is a Sparkling Summer Sound, Mixing 12-string Guitars and Tara's Distinctive Vocals to Great Effect.

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Out of Africa: Your Musical Souvenir Various Artists Manufacturer: Gallo ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music ASIN: B000L5B6VG

Product Description

Music of South Africa TRACK LIST 1. Introduction Big 5 Medley (Elephant/Buffalo/Rhino/Leopard/Lion) 2. Mbube - Mahotella Queens 3. The Click Song - Miriam Makeba 4. Rain Rain Beautiful Rain - Ladysmith Black Mambazo 5. Pennywhistle - Mango Groove 6. Shebeleza - Joe Mafela 7. See You in Soweto - PJ Powers and Hotline 8. Gazette - Mahlathini & Mahotella Queens 9. Kwela Spokes - Spokes Mashiyane 10. Duku Duku Imbizo - Phuzekemisi 11. The Warrior - Margaret Sigana 12. Nkosi Sikelele L'Afrika - Imilontji Kantu Choral Society 13. Shosholoza - Ipi Tombi Cast 14. Siyakudumisa - Holy Cross Choir 15. Daar Kom Die Alibama - Central Malay Choir 16. Tribal Dance - Mzingili Tribe 17. Feel So Strong - Steve Kekana & PJ Powers 18. Conclusion Big 5 Medley

Average customer rating: AWESOME MELODIC PUNK

Stix, Nix, Hix, Pix Cards In Spokes Manufacturer: Allied Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000003H22 Release Date: 1996-07-12

Tracks:

1. Tapeworm
2. Replaced By A Machine
3. End Of A Millennium
4. Sorry, We're Closed
5. Wisdom Teeth
6. Finally Committed
7. Queen Bulimia
8. Buoyancy
9. Fixin'
10. I'm On My Nerves

Customer Reviews:

AWESOME MELODIC PUNK.......2004-01-13

for anyone who listens to any melodic or pop punk, or just great music, Cards in Spokes is for you. Excellent punk music, outstanding harmonious vocals

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