tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534509012046591314.post1768959142481653159..comments2023-11-05T10:11:31.578+00:00Comments on Just William's Luck: Doves - Kingdom of RustWilliam Rycrofthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15056188088340973039noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534509012046591314.post-60462583004258016282009-04-13T21:18:00.000+01:002009-04-13T21:18:00.000+01:00Looking back (my goodness was that nine years ago!...Looking back (my goodness was that nine years ago!) Doves first two albums are a mixture between the anthemic and dancey-ish. With album three there was an emphasis towards the more big tunes. This one as well.<BR/><BR/>I feel though that later on they will unleash that experimental side of them - they definitely have it.bobbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10221997102897106322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534509012046591314.post-10891346665892834822009-04-13T18:21:00.000+01:002009-04-13T18:21:00.000+01:00Interesting James. Their first album is much close...Interesting James. Their first album is much closer to what you're after with the focus on the music and the vocals often treated and in the background. As time has gone by they've become a bit more conventional in the structure of their songs but there are a few hints here and there on the new album that they're looking to experiment again. Going back and listening to their début it stands up remarkably well I think.William Rycrofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15056188088340973039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534509012046591314.post-84484482236033634212009-04-13T10:45:00.000+01:002009-04-13T10:45:00.000+01:00Hi William,Liked your review of Kingdom of Rust, a...Hi William,<BR/>Liked your review of Kingdom of Rust, and I agree that "Jimi Goodwin's voice might be the deal-breaker". I don't have a problem with his regular singing voice but I think that if he can't achieve some range naturally he should opt for some studio manipulation, or make the vocals less central to the songs. <BR/><BR/>You mentioned their dance background, and I seem to recall that their first album was more experimental - if hit and miss - and that they became overcommitted to more anthemic music after the success of 'There Goes the Fear' and 'Pounding'. <BR/><BR/>I'd like to see them do something more off-kilter - which I am sure they are equipped to do. I love the new Super Furry Animals album (I've never been a big fan) because it seemed they really let loose in ways they only ever threatened to do in the past, partly by shifting the focus away from the vocals and treating them on most tracks.Demob Happyhttp://www.jamesewan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534509012046591314.post-6455841690316620392009-04-10T22:16:00.000+01:002009-04-10T22:16:00.000+01:00AH, the disappointing sophomore album!. I have sev...AH, the disappointing sophomore album!. I have several of these, or rather <I>had</I> several, having junked quite a few in my recent house move. I'm not sure I'd lump Arcade Fire into that category though, their second album doesn't have the originality of the first but is still pretty good I think.<BR/><BR/>You've got me all intrigued by Fever Ray now. After yours and <A HREF="http://www.jamesewan.com/?p=1231" REL="nofollow">James' comments</A> I feel a purchase coming on...William Rycrofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15056188088340973039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534509012046591314.post-32208920865325092472009-04-10T19:13:00.000+01:002009-04-10T19:13:00.000+01:00It's funny that in the '00's most bands (bloc part...It's funny that in the '00's most bands (bloc party, Arcade Fire, Clap your Hands Say Yeah, The Rakes and loads of others)would release a sterling debut and not be able to follow it up properly. While in the 90's you would get a mediocre debut but the following albums would improve on it greatly. <BR/><BR/>Thankfully Doves(and a few others Animal Collective, TV on the Radio, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Knife)are part of the latter camp.<BR/><BR/>Re Fever Ray - I am in love with the album and It's been something i've had on constant rotation. Although I am a Knife fan I find them a teensy bit overrated. Fever Ray, superficially sounds like a continuation of 'Silent Shout' but with further spins it reveals more depth and texture. Marvellous :)bobbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10221997102897106322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534509012046591314.post-33037898808783021472009-04-10T18:50:00.000+01:002009-04-10T18:50:00.000+01:00Cheers Roberto. Like you I've been with them since...Cheers Roberto. Like you I've been with them since the beginning and I think you're probably right about them improving with age (although one would hope so). I see you have received Fever Ray in your latest Rough Trade pack, I look forward to hearing your thoughts.William Rycrofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15056188088340973039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534509012046591314.post-85860936082525094852009-04-10T17:14:00.000+01:002009-04-10T17:14:00.000+01:00Good Review. I've been a fan of Doves ever since d...Good Review. I've been a fan of Doves ever since day one and I personally think they get better with each album and Kingdom of Rust is their best and most mature offering yet!bobbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10221997102897106322noreply@blogger.com