Track Listing
1. Easy Life
2. Hang The Noose
3. Twisted Mile
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Peenko's Albums of 2010
For months now I have been mulling over my albums of 2010, not that I think it matters much in the grand scale of things, but it means something to me. This year I have decided to make things a bit easier on myself, so instead of going for my top 50 as I had done for the past two years, I am going with just ten. That I am not diluting it too much, plus I won't be boring you all with a never ending list. So here we go, here are my personal favourite albums of this past twelve months.....
For years Edinburgh was deemed to be Glasgow's poorer cousin when it came to music. Music venues across the city seem to be dropping like flies, which is kind of ironic given the number of of amazing bands the city now has. One such act that really struck a chord with me this year were the foclk-rock outfit, the Last Battle, who's debut album, 'Heart of the Land, Soul of the Sea' lived up to a lot of the hype that surrounded them at the start of the year. The album was put out by my fellow blogger, Ed from 17 Seconds, and it's an absolute corker of a record.
The Last Battle - Lifejackets
8. Jónsi - Go
I may well predominantly blog about Scottish music, but that's not to say that I am not receptive to things from the outside world. Nowadays I am much more receptive to tip off's from my fellow bloggers and the like. This album came to my attention purely because Halina from Glasgow Podcart continued to rave about it so much on twitter that I couldn't not check it out
Having not been a massive fan of Sigur Ros, I was surprised just how much I liked this album. Although I have no idea what's being sung, it's a truly uplifting album that sucks you in and demands repeated listening. Gorgeous stuff.
Jónsi - Go Do
10. The Last Battle - Heart of the Land, Soul of the Sea
For years Edinburgh was deemed to be Glasgow's poorer cousin when it came to music. Music venues across the city seem to be dropping like flies, which is kind of ironic given the number of of amazing bands the city now has. One such act that really struck a chord with me this year were the foclk-rock outfit, the Last Battle, who's debut album, 'Heart of the Land, Soul of the Sea' lived up to a lot of the hype that surrounded them at the start of the year. The album was put out by my fellow blogger, Ed from 17 Seconds, and it's an absolute corker of a record.The Last Battle - Lifejackets
9. Woodenbox With A Fistful Of Fivers - Home and the Wildhunt
This album actually passed me by when it first came out, it was only a few months after it's release that I bought it on a whim off ebay. More often than not my impulse purchases turn out to be pretty mince, but in this case I really felt as if I had struck gold. In 'Home and the Wildhunt' there are elements of folk, country and Americana, but for me this essentially a pop record a very good one at that.
Woodenbox With A Fist Full Of Fivers - Twisted Mile
Woodenbox With A Fist Full Of Fivers - Twisted Mile
8. Jónsi - Go
I may well predominantly blog about Scottish music, but that's not to say that I am not receptive to things from the outside world. Nowadays I am much more receptive to tip off's from my fellow bloggers and the like. This album came to my attention purely because Halina from Glasgow Podcart continued to rave about it so much on twitter that I couldn't not check it out
Having not been a massive fan of Sigur Ros, I was surprised just how much I liked this album. Although I have no idea what's being sung, it's a truly uplifting album that sucks you in and demands repeated listening. Gorgeous stuff.
Jónsi - Go Do
7. The National - High Violet
I think i was pretty much the only person that didn't rave abut this album when it first came out, on my first few listens it just didn't sit quite right with me. But seeing as everyone man and his dug, seemed to be creaming their pants over it, I persisted on with it. I am glad I did as once it 'clicked' I soon understood what all the fuss about and soon felt very foolish. I should also add that their concert in Glasgow the other week was by far and away the best gig I went to all year.
The National - Bloodbuzz Ohio
I think i was pretty much the only person that didn't rave abut this album when it first came out, on my first few listens it just didn't sit quite right with me. But seeing as everyone man and his dug, seemed to be creaming their pants over it, I persisted on with it. I am glad I did as once it 'clicked' I soon understood what all the fuss about and soon felt very foolish. I should also add that their concert in Glasgow the other week was by far and away the best gig I went to all year.The National - Bloodbuzz Ohio
6. The Scottish Enlightenment - St. Thomas
In terms of what's going in the music scene at the moment, there really is nobody else who sounds like the Scottish Enlightenment, to me their music is almost dream like. Having released their Little Sleep and Pascal EP's through the fabulous Armellodie Records, I must admit that I was already looking forward to the release of this album months before it came out. Let's just it didn't disappoint.
The Scottish Enlightenment - Little Sleep
In terms of what's going in the music scene at the moment, there really is nobody else who sounds like the Scottish Enlightenment, to me their music is almost dream like. Having released their Little Sleep and Pascal EP's through the fabulous Armellodie Records, I must admit that I was already looking forward to the release of this album months before it came out. Let's just it didn't disappoint.
The Scottish Enlightenment - Little Sleep
5. The Unwinding Hours - s/t
The demise of Aerogramme was a real loss to the Scottish music scene, so when Craig B and Iain Cook decided to make a come back with their new outfit, The Unwinding Hours, it was a more than welcome return. Their self titled album has the power to bring you to tears whilst also deafening you at the same time. That' s quite an achievement I'd say.
The Unwinding Hours - Knut
4. RM Hubbert - First & Last
So here's the album that really took me by surprise in 2010, not in a million years did I ever think that I would find myself raving about post-rock flamenco music based on songs about death and depression. I guess that's why I love doing what I do, yes the subject matter might sound pretty hard going, but in First & Last, Glasgow's very own RM Hubbert crafted an album of beauty, it was the CD that I always looked out for as my comfort album. Sometimes it is almost heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time, if you are looking for that little hidden gem of an album that might have passed you by, then look no further.
3. Admiral Fallow - Boots Met My Face
In Scotland we are pretty fucking spoiled with the number of amazing artists that we have, although it could be argued that we don't see these artists going on and breaking through to the 'mainstream'. Frightened Rabbit are the latest band to have started to make some headway nad gain the attention they deserve. In 2011, I fully expect Admiral Fallow to follow suit. 'Boots Met My Face' is absolute corker of an album,which is even more stunning when you see the band playing it love. Their sombre folk tunes are what the radio is crying out for, expect big things from this lot next year, they certainly deserve it.
Admiral Fallow - Subbuteo
The demise of Aerogramme was a real loss to the Scottish music scene, so when Craig B and Iain Cook decided to make a come back with their new outfit, The Unwinding Hours, it was a more than welcome return. Their self titled album has the power to bring you to tears whilst also deafening you at the same time. That' s quite an achievement I'd say.
The Unwinding Hours - Knut
4. RM Hubbert - First & Last
So here's the album that really took me by surprise in 2010, not in a million years did I ever think that I would find myself raving about post-rock flamenco music based on songs about death and depression. I guess that's why I love doing what I do, yes the subject matter might sound pretty hard going, but in First & Last, Glasgow's very own RM Hubbert crafted an album of beauty, it was the CD that I always looked out for as my comfort album. Sometimes it is almost heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time, if you are looking for that little hidden gem of an album that might have passed you by, then look no further.
3. Admiral Fallow - Boots Met My Face
Admiral Fallow - Subbuteo
2. Kid Canaveral - Shouting At Wildlife
'Be careful what you wish for', whoever came up with the phrase is an arse.
Last year at the Homegame Festival I vaguely remember berating David from Kid Canaveral about them not having an album for me to buy. At the time I remember staggering off, whilst David defended himself by pointing out that these things take time and they were working on it. In my Red-Stripe' fuelled state, I drunkenly dismissed this as pure laziness. Actually I don't think I ever apologised for that, so if you're reading this David, I am sorry. Not overly sorry, I should add as you still took fecking ages to get this out.
So I am sure you have already guessed, it was worth the wait and then some. In 'Shouting AT Wildlife', Kid Canaveral have crafted an album that is full of catchy little pop numbers, with a dry sense of wit. It's not all pop though, in 'Her Hair Hangs Down', the Kid's have produced one of the most beautiful songs you are likely to hear all year.
It's 'And Another Thing!!' that really does it for me though, I have listened to that song an unhealthy number of times this year, it is by far and away my tune of the year.
Kid Canaveral - And Another Thing!!
'Be careful what you wish for', whoever came up with the phrase is an arse.
Last year at the Homegame Festival I vaguely remember berating David from Kid Canaveral about them not having an album for me to buy. At the time I remember staggering off, whilst David defended himself by pointing out that these things take time and they were working on it. In my Red-Stripe' fuelled state, I drunkenly dismissed this as pure laziness. Actually I don't think I ever apologised for that, so if you're reading this David, I am sorry. Not overly sorry, I should add as you still took fecking ages to get this out.
So I am sure you have already guessed, it was worth the wait and then some. In 'Shouting AT Wildlife', Kid Canaveral have crafted an album that is full of catchy little pop numbers, with a dry sense of wit. It's not all pop though, in 'Her Hair Hangs Down', the Kid's have produced one of the most beautiful songs you are likely to hear all year.
It's 'And Another Thing!!' that really does it for me though, I have listened to that song an unhealthy number of times this year, it is by far and away my tune of the year.
Kid Canaveral - And Another Thing!!
1. The Phantom Band - The Wants
This might well have been a predictable choice for me as my album of 2010, but fuck me does it deserve to be sitting pretty at the top of the pile. The most exciting band in Scotland have followed up their debut album, 'Checkmate Savage' with an album which is superior on all counts.
If ever there was a sound of Scotland in 2010 then this would be it. In years to come I am sure that this will be held as a Scottish classic album, deservedly so. Here's hoping that they continue to produce an album as good as this every year.
If ever there was a sound of Scotland in 2010 then this would be it. In years to come I am sure that this will be held as a Scottish classic album, deservedly so. Here's hoping that they continue to produce an album as good as this every year.
27 November 2010
We've Got It Covered #28
For me personally, Woodnbox are one of the finest pop bands in the country, yes I know that they're predominantly a folk band, but they don't have make some catchy pop tunes. So it makes sense that when they were asked to record a cover for the BBC when they were up at Rockness, that they'd choose a song by the new 'Queen of Pop', Lady Gaga.Short but sweet this week as I am off up north to visit my folks to celebrate my dad's 60th, really looking forward to it too. See you all same time next week kids when I will be starting my festive covers.
Woodenbox With A Fist Full Of Fivers-Bad Romance (Lady Gaga cover)
06 October 2010
Scots Way-Hay #36 - Woodenbox With A Fistful of Fivers
To my detriment I can be a bit presumptuous at times, which means that quite often I assume that everyone will have heard of a band based purely on the fact that I have. Hence I almost feel like I should apologise for not giving Woodenbox an airing much much sooner. Their debut album, 'Home and the Wildhunt' has pretty much been the main stay on my CD player for the past few months. It's even achieved the status of being Erin's (Baby Peenko) favourite bath time tunes, my wee girl clearly has taste.I first came across Woodenbox when I saw lead singer Ali playing a solo set in the 13th Note last year. Something about his voice just struck a chord with me at the time and having seen them quite a few times since I can vouch that they are even more impressive as a full ensemble.
There are touches of Americana mixed with Eastern European folk music, it's music that just puts a big fuck off smile on my face, which is reason enough for you check this band out.
Would you care to introduce yourself?
I'm Ali and I play in the band Woodenbox..................
We are a six piece horn heavy experimental folk band who aim to satisfy the needs of an eclectic audience of music enjoyers.
How would you describe the music you make?
Interesting as its so hard to describe what you are doing, I like to think its quite experimental folk rock however the horns give an added texture to what we are doing, so laying out a shitload of harmonies to coincide with the horns is an attempt at a budgeted orchestration. That's just me any of the other boys would probably give any other number of descriptions...
How did you come together as a band?
Myself and Nick played as a two piece for a few years playing around with acoustic tracks and drum beats, then slowly we began recording demo's and adding more into the mix, it was around 2008 when i met Phil Cardwell and asked him to come and play trumpet on a track we had, little did we know that this would turn into such a huge part of the band, so with Phil and Sam Evans came a horn section which shaped the way for things to come. Fraser and Jordan entered the fold and completed the sound we were trying to achieve, now we are a happy family and have sussed each other out and the shoes fit well.
How did you start out making music?
Personally i grew up with my mother who taught piano, I was heavily influenced by her and amazed at her ability, I began playing piano and was not too into the formalities of theory and examinations, my mother spotted i had an ability to make up original compositions and nurtured that which i am really grateful for now.
What process goes into the way you write songs?
Generally an idea is brought to the table whatever it may be, for me it could be a big idea or just a little melody idea, anyway i like to play it and with nick on drums we generally structure the ideas into songs by trying to be inventive with time signatures and drum patterns.
Who are your big musical influences?
The Band , Beach Boys, Beatles, and other bands beginning with the letter B also Otis Redding, Dr Dog, Elliot Smith...................................
What kind of influence do you feel that where you come from has had on the music you create?
I think lyrically your surroundings play a huge part.........for me my upbringing has had a big effect, both my sisters were very musical and both excellent trumpet players.... apart from that I feel Scotland is a good place to be in a band there is a positive competition , the greatest new bands are all here and that's inspiring and causes a need to be more creative and diversify.
You are just about to head out on a tour of Scotland, so what can people coming to your gigs expect to see/hear from your live shows?
We pride ourselves on our live show, expect variations of the record lots of energy.. and a ukulele playing drummer....
Your debut album, ‘Home and the Wildhunt’, is one of my favourite albums to have been released this year. Are you happy with what you’ve achieved with it? And have you started to work on any new material?
well thanks ..... we recorded the album ourselves on a tight budget and tight time frame so as for that I am proud of what we achieved, I always want the recordings to be better I think everyone would but I am pretty happy with it, as for new materiel we moved into our own studio a few months ago and are making loads of demo's and experimenting with new ideas...
What are your plans for the rest of the year and beyond?
we are doing a wee tour in England for December and will be working away in our studio trying to get the next album ready for release in 2011.. we are also creating a Christmas single which we will probably do as a free download...
Woodenbox With A Fistful of Fivers - Twisted Mile
10 Oct - Stereo, Glasgow
14 Oct - Mad Hatters, Inverness
15 Oct - The Arch Inn, Ullapool
16 Oct - The Jager Room, Stornaway
17 Oct - Cafe Drummonds, Aberdeen
Woodenbox With A Fistful debut album 'Home And The Wildhunt' is out now on Electric Honey, you can pick yourself a copy in all good record stores, or if you're to lazy to get off the sofa, then Avalanche and Love Music have copies.
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There are touches of Americana mixed with Eastern European folk music, it's music that just puts a big fuck off smile on my face, which is reason enough for you check this band out.
Would you care to introduce yourself?
I'm Ali and I play in the band Woodenbox..................
We are a six piece horn heavy experimental folk band who aim to satisfy the needs of an eclectic audience of music enjoyers.
How would you describe the music you make?
Interesting as its so hard to describe what you are doing, I like to think its quite experimental folk rock however the horns give an added texture to what we are doing, so laying out a shitload of harmonies to coincide with the horns is an attempt at a budgeted orchestration. That's just me any of the other boys would probably give any other number of descriptions...
How did you come together as a band?
Myself and Nick played as a two piece for a few years playing around with acoustic tracks and drum beats, then slowly we began recording demo's and adding more into the mix, it was around 2008 when i met Phil Cardwell and asked him to come and play trumpet on a track we had, little did we know that this would turn into such a huge part of the band, so with Phil and Sam Evans came a horn section which shaped the way for things to come. Fraser and Jordan entered the fold and completed the sound we were trying to achieve, now we are a happy family and have sussed each other out and the shoes fit well.
How did you start out making music?
Personally i grew up with my mother who taught piano, I was heavily influenced by her and amazed at her ability, I began playing piano and was not too into the formalities of theory and examinations, my mother spotted i had an ability to make up original compositions and nurtured that which i am really grateful for now.
What process goes into the way you write songs?
Generally an idea is brought to the table whatever it may be, for me it could be a big idea or just a little melody idea, anyway i like to play it and with nick on drums we generally structure the ideas into songs by trying to be inventive with time signatures and drum patterns.
Who are your big musical influences?
The Band , Beach Boys, Beatles, and other bands beginning with the letter B also Otis Redding, Dr Dog, Elliot Smith...................................
What kind of influence do you feel that where you come from has had on the music you create?
I think lyrically your surroundings play a huge part.........for me my upbringing has had a big effect, both my sisters were very musical and both excellent trumpet players.... apart from that I feel Scotland is a good place to be in a band there is a positive competition , the greatest new bands are all here and that's inspiring and causes a need to be more creative and diversify.
You are just about to head out on a tour of Scotland, so what can people coming to your gigs expect to see/hear from your live shows?
We pride ourselves on our live show, expect variations of the record lots of energy.. and a ukulele playing drummer....
Your debut album, ‘Home and the Wildhunt’, is one of my favourite albums to have been released this year. Are you happy with what you’ve achieved with it? And have you started to work on any new material?
well thanks ..... we recorded the album ourselves on a tight budget and tight time frame so as for that I am proud of what we achieved, I always want the recordings to be better I think everyone would but I am pretty happy with it, as for new materiel we moved into our own studio a few months ago and are making loads of demo's and experimenting with new ideas...
What are your plans for the rest of the year and beyond?
we are doing a wee tour in England for December and will be working away in our studio trying to get the next album ready for release in 2011.. we are also creating a Christmas single which we will probably do as a free download...
Woodenbox With A Fistful of Fivers - Twisted Mile
10 Oct - Stereo, Glasgow
14 Oct - Mad Hatters, Inverness
15 Oct - The Arch Inn, Ullapool
16 Oct - The Jager Room, Stornaway
17 Oct - Cafe Drummonds, Aberdeen
Woodenbox With A Fistful debut album 'Home And The Wildhunt' is out now on Electric Honey, you can pick yourself a copy in all good record stores, or if you're to lazy to get off the sofa, then Avalanche and Love Music have copies.
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18 June 2010
Rockness Recordings 2010
Track Listing
1. Dananananaykroyd - And Feel
2. Astral Planes - Shut The Door
3. Astral Planes - Paper Planes
4. Meursault - Salt Part 2
5. Meursault - Bulletproof
6. Woodenbox With A Fist Full Of Fivers - Bad Romance
7. Woodenbox With A Fist Full Of Fivers - Fistful Of Fivers
8. Tango In The Attic - Sketch By Quentin Blake/Rudeboy
9. The Seventeenth Century - Patience
10. The Seventeenth Century - Roses in the Park
11. Rachel Sermanni - Eggshells
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1. Dananananaykroyd - And Feel
2. Astral Planes - Shut The Door
3. Astral Planes - Paper Planes
4. Meursault - Salt Part 2
5. Meursault - Bulletproof
6. Woodenbox With A Fist Full Of Fivers - Bad Romance
7. Woodenbox With A Fist Full Of Fivers - Fistful Of Fivers
8. Tango In The Attic - Sketch By Quentin Blake/Rudeboy
9. The Seventeenth Century - Patience
10. The Seventeenth Century - Roses in the Park
11. Rachel Sermanni - Eggshells
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