Quote: Originally Posted by Bryan T I'll believe it when I'm listening to it while finishing my taxes. It has been a long, long time since their second studio album. Bryan It's legit. The band said so on their site. Also, they've announced dates for a UK/EU tour in the...

Finally an update on the new album. Mark your calendars, kids. Portishead - 'Third' April 14th. 11 tracks, 49 minutes and 18 seconds long.

Quote: Originally Posted by The Actual I would love to see Portishead live... really hoping that album comes out this year along with a supporting US tour. What size venues do you think they will play? Medium-size venues would suit them well (such as the Roseland in NYC)...

Seattle. I'm am so jumping on board for this. Can't remember when they did a Seattle gig. Here's hoping they will sign-on to play at Bumbershoot on Labor Day weekend.

Seattle Bumbershoot Music + Arts Festival on Labor Day weekend. Line-up will be announced starting late spring and tickets go on sale in August. Last year's festival was huge and had The Shins, Wu-Tang Clan, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Crowded House, Panic! At The Disco, John Legend, Fergie...

Just as everyone has given-up hope on Portishead ever releasing new material for the last ten-years since their last self-titled album, the band has finally scheduled a release date for April of their yet untitled third album. They played a gig last weekend, showcasing a few of the new songs...

Quote: Originally Posted by mrdeadfolx I nominate Beck. Not hatin', just think his lyrics are stupid. I think that's the point at which Beck was going for anyway. Cut-and-paste samples, unintelligible and hilariously drunken lyrics, and slacker attitude. Not that I listen for...

Quote: Originally Posted by VicAjax i don't know about worst lyricist, but i think it's tough to deny that Sting hasn't written a decent song since "Synchronicity, Pt. 2." Ten Summoner's Tales is a pretty decent album IMO, and perhaps the best out of Sting's solo catalog. Sacred...

I enjoyed José's last LP, 'Veneer', a lot and is one of my favorite albums released in the last five years. That album was essentially stripped-down to just acoustic guitars and insightful lyrics without being pretentious and sappy unlike other folk songs. He also has a knack of covering other...

Quote: Originally Posted by in_utero How were they? I was going to see them in July (my friend's mom books a lot of clubs in and around Houston, so she was going to get me backstage), but I couldn't make it. If you are a big fan of them, then you'll enjoy them. I thought they...

I just started going to shows this year, now that I have a job and all. The Police was the first-ever concert ticket I bought, but Celtic Woman was the first paid concert I've attended. Celtic Woman @ WaMu Theatre, Qwest Field, Seattle 05.12.07 (They were actually *this* great) The Police @...

Got to shake hands with Lyrics Born and all members of Soulive after their performances at this year's Bumbershoot. Oh, and got their autographed CDs too, along with a signed Joss Stone CD (Saw her performed but didn't get to meet in-person, I stuck around for John Legend after her. She signed...

British indie punk band Art Brut performed at Seattle's Bumbershoot music festival this past weekend, and the lead singer at the end of one song said "Stay off the crack! Stay away from Amy Winehouse!" I bursted-out laughing when I heard it over the radio at work.

Add Stevie Wonder to my list. I just got tickets this monday to his now sold-out show just outside of Seattle on August 31st. As it stands: May 12th -- Celtic Woman June 6th -- The Police July 22nd -- Earth, Wind & Fire August 31st -- Stevie Wonder

Quote: Originally Posted by stewtheking Awesome album, but the osund quality leaves a little to be desired in some places. I'm not sure if it was the same stateside, but one of the tracks form it was used on a Sony TV advert, the one with the bouncing balls [sic.] Heartbeats...