Of Monsters and Men

[UNC41]

They were fantastic last night. Their sound had a combination of energy and crispness that's rare to hear. It was great to see them in such a small venue.

[clemson357]

Originally Posted by ComeNFrmTheCold

slow/quiet intro->LOUD CACOPHONY OF NOISE->harmonizing bridge-> quiet ending.

That is a proven recipe.

[cry_minarets458]

Chicago show was awesome. This band brings it live!!! So much energy, great stage presence! The mix off the soundboard was superb for them being so limited with touring equipment, IMO. Their live setting can hold its own with the studio tracks. Hung out with them after the show, got some pictures and autographs, really nice folks. The opening act Lay Low was pretty cool, too. Talked to her for a bit and bought all of her CDs so I can listen to her more in depth. She's just a solo acoustic player; fit right in with Of Monsters and Men. Best show I've been to in a long time! Cannot wait to see them again!

[jordanbball17]

Comment on the Little Talks KEXP video "I love this song, but didn't realize Chaz Bono was in the band" I'm going to hell

[joshizzle3]

Originally Posted by cry_minarets458

Chicago show was awesome. This band brings it live!!! So much energy, great stage presence! The mix off the soundboard was superb for them being so limited with touring equipment, IMO. Their live setting can hold its own with the studio tracks. Hung out with them after the show, got some pictures and autographs, really nice folks. The opening act Lay Low was pretty cool, too. Talked to her for a bit and bought all of her CDs so I can listen to her more in depth. She's just a solo acoustic player; fit right in with Of Monsters and Men. Best show I've been to in a long time! Cannot wait to see them again!

Glad you had a good time man

[cry_minarets458]

Album dropped today. The US release does not contain all tracks available on the Icelandic release. However, it does contain two brand new tracks, which are actually pretty great.

[mbuttercup7]

Originally Posted by cry_minarets458

Album dropped today. The US release does not contain all tracks available on the Icelandic release. However, it does contain two brand new tracks, which are actually pretty great.

Been waiting for this. I missed the show in Portland since I was at the Galactic show, but hoping they come back through again soon.

[joshizzle3]

So weird that not only did they add two tracks to the US version, but they moved the order around a ton.

Seeing them tonight

[cry_minarets458]

Originally Posted by joshizzle3

So weird that not only did they add two tracks to the US version, but they moved the order around a ton.

Seeing them tonight

have fun....we all know you will, though!

[Julia Roberts]

Originally Posted by mbuttercup7

Been waiting for this. I missed the show in Portland since I was at the Galactic show, but hoping they come back through again soon.

The Portland show was great. For a small venue the Roseland is a nice place to see a concert. Not as cool, but better than the Crystal Ballroom. They said it was the biggest room they had ever played.

Anyway, they put on an amazing live show.

[joshizzle3]

The show last night was very good. You could tell they were nervous. They had good chemistry together and looked like they'd been playing together for a long time. The show was about an hour 10 minutes. The crowd was mixed- some people who were really into them, some people who only knew Little Talks and acted like dicks the rest of the time. Definitely a good show. These guys are going to be huge soon

[PWall]

Picked up this album after hearing yellow light, holy shit. I love this band. Theyre playing at the Newport Folk Festival this summer in RI and between them, tom morello, tallest man on earth, and the alabama shakes im going.

[cry_minarets458]

I would go just for tallest man on earth. Wish I got to see him

[PWall]

Interesting that there are songs that were on the first release and not the US release (can i get a pm of sum?)

[moosicmaniac]

saw them in Boston the other night without really knowing any of their material. friend had an extra ticket, youtubed a few songs for 30 secs each and said I'd take it.

they put on a really great show. that's really as specific as I can get since I didn't know any songs in particular, but they were fun and I'd definitely go again.

[haybale97]

Originally Posted by PWall

Picked up this album after hearing yellow light, holy shit. I love this band. Theyre playing at the Newport Folk Festival this summer in RI and between them, tom morello, tallest man on earth, and the alabama shakes im going.

I'll see you there, I'm definitely going Sunday, that lineup is just incredible.

[PWall]

Originally Posted by haybale97

I'll see you there, I'm definitely going Sunday, that lineup is just incredible.

got my girlfriend into a couple of the bands playing there, one of her best friends lives in newport so ill be there both days. we should try to meet up for sure

[PWall]

I could listen to the outro of "Yellow Light" for hours. It puts me into a mellow trance.

[TR3Esmoker]

Originally Posted by Ascf33

Of Monsters and Men North American Tour!

Hi Friends! We are thrilled to announce the details of our North American tour, starting at South by Southwest in Austin TX! Here’s the lowdown:

March 14 - March 17 - SXSW - Austin, TX
March 21 - Troubadour - Los Angeles, CA*
March 22 - The Independent - San Francisco, CA*
March 24 - Doug Fir Lounge - Portland, OR*
March 25 - Venue Nightclub - Vancouver, BC*
March 26 - The Neptune Theatre - Seattle, WA*
March 29 - Fine Line Music Cafe - Minneapolis, MN*
March 30 - Subterranean - Chicago, IL*
March 31 - The LC Pavilion - Columbus, OH
April 2 - The Black Cat - Washington D.C.*
April 3 - Theatre Of The Living Arts - Philadelphia, PA*
April 5 - Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn, NY*
April 6 - Bowery Ballroom - New York, NY*
April 7 - Brighton Music Hall - Boston, MA*
April 9 - Club At Water Street Music Hall - Rochester, NY*
April 10 - Jillian’s - Albany, NY*
April 11 - La Salsa Rosa - Montreal, QC*
April 12 - Virgin Mobile Mod Club - Toronto, ON*

* with Special Guest Lay Low

WTF I live two sec from water street and heard nothinhg so would have went. IM PISSED

[TrippingBilly95]

INSANELY excited to see them at Lollapalooza this year. The moment I listened to this band I fell in love. The whole album is a gem.

Lakehouse might be one of my favorite songs, like, ever.

[tball123]

They come to Albany and Rochester but not Buffalo. Bullshit.

[Andrew4Bama]

So good, this album is.

[tball123]

Originally Posted by Andrew4Bama

So good, this album is.

This isn't the yoda thread man.

[Ascf33]

Has her voice gotten any better live? You can tell they really "helped" her out on the album because it's been fairly weak live.

[cry_minarets458]

Originally Posted by Ascf33

Has her voice gotten any better live? You can tell they really "helped" her out on the album because it's been fairly weak live.

Her voice was fine in Chicago and that was in march. She seemed nervous and she seemed alot different when I hung out with them after the show, so maybe she's got a case of stage fright/timid ness. Pumped for the phillynshow in July!

[TR3Esmoker]

Originally Posted by tball123

They come to Albany and Rochester but not Buffalo. Bullshit.

Just got to make the road trip.

[Ascf33]

Originally Posted by cry_minarets458

Her voice was fine in Chicago and that was in march. She seemed nervous and she seemed alot different when I hung out with them after the show, so maybe she's got a case of stage fright/timid ness. Pumped for the phillynshow in July!

Maybe that's it. They were very sloppy on the live version of 'Little Talks' they play on Sirius all the time. And the Jimmy Fallon appearance she sounded very squeaky.

[cry_minarets458]

Originally Posted by Ascf33

Maybe that's it. They were very sloppy on the live version of 'Little Talks' they play on Sirius all the time. And the Jimmy Fallon appearance she sounded very squeaky.

If it's the same version that is played on Pandora, it's from like over a year and a half ago (if I remember correctly)...maybe more, but from somewhere over in Iceland (if I again remember correctly). They sounded great at the show, not like the record, obviously, but it was so great on a whole other level. I didn't see the Fallon performance, but I will watch it now...

[Ascf33]

Originally Posted by cry_minarets458

If it's the same version that is played on Pandora, it's from like over a year and a half ago...maybe more, but from somewhere over in Iceland (if I remember correctly). They sounded great at the show, not like the record, obviously, but it was so great on a whole other level.

Nah, this is an Sirius in studio performance from last month.

[cry_minarets458]

Originally Posted by Ascf33

Nah, this is an Sirius in studio performance from last month.

if you can provide a link or something (if possible) i'd like to hear it...thanks