The Dandy Warhols new single "Smoke It" is now out. I heard it yesterday on KEXP and Rhapsody and it's--it's--it's...smokin! The new album Odditorium or Warlords of Mars is due out September 13--just in time for Na and I to return from gay Paree.
Incidentally, if you're a Dandys fan and you've yet to see DiG, what the hell's stoppin' ya? Admittedly, I really didn't know much about Brian Jonestown Massacre, but the documentary delves deep into the band's multiple implosions, fueled by Anton Newcombe, who's one crazy, but amazingly talented dude.
What I loved most, though, was the "You Were the Last High" video: a total homage to Duran Duran! Yeah, yeah, I'm a little slow, given that the video's been out forever--but it's not like I have oodles of free time to watch MTV2. I think the last time I had that much ample time, MTV was still cool (1982?)
Anyway, I have mixed emotions about missing the Dandys/BJM at Lollapalooza. On the one hand it would have been very cool to see them together; on the other hand, I don't think I'd have survived the stifling Chicago heat.
It'd be nice to see the Dandys again. I saw them at Bumbershoot in 2003 and it royally sucked. They were put in the worst possible venue at the Seattle Center and the accoustics were atrocious. Ah, well! Next time!
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I saw Dandy Warhols at Bumbershoot in 2003 too! It was my first time seeing them live and I had a fab time listening to all their music. I thought the venue was so-so too, but what truly bugged me was the way everyone just stood there without dancing or even really moving. Garth and I grooved our way to the front few rows hoping to start a wave of boogeying, but no. Nothing. What gives? (Were you dancing?)
Oh geez, I was there as well! Well, wait, no I wasn't, but I'd gone to see the band before them (Mt. Con), missed that one, then turned out the Dandys were next. Didn't stick around, just wasn't in the mood. And yes, heard the accoustics were cruddy. Hehe, we were ALL there, probably at once!
Too funny that we three were "there"! Nicole, we were in the middle, by the sound board and we danced--but it was kinda hard because of how rotten it sounded back there. Finally, we just sat down on the floor, among the other sitters and tried to enjoy it.
The Dandys haven't been back since; but when they come back, I hope they'll play the Showbox!
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