Spencer Krug Appreciation Thread

[PineapplePete]

I can't get enough of this album

http://www.nonstuff.com/wolfparade/wp-content/sunsetalbum2_front.jpg

i will also take this oppurtunity to request Spencer in some form at Coachella 2008

[wmgaretjax]

one of the poets of our generation. I am enamored with that man. I would have 10 zillion of his babies.

[mountmccabe]

That album is amazing. Wolf Parade is amazing.

How much does Spencer do in Frog Eyes? Is he part of the touring band? They just played here and I didn't realize he had anything to do with that band or I would've gone just to see.

[wmgaretjax]

he plays keyboards and helps with songwriting, although I don't think he is touring with them currently. However, I'm not certain of this, as I missed their show up here.

[PineapplePete]

can someone please explain "They Took A Vote And Said No" to me? i have no fuckin clue what it means

[JelloPuddingChat]

The parts he plays in Frog Eyes are all over the place. I can't wait for Wolf Parade to put something else out.

[ArcadeParade]

This thread needs the biggest of bumps.

Swan Lake album about to drop, new Sunset by summer, and working on Wolf Parade songs. I am in awe. I am also sad I do not seem him more often :(

http://stereogum.com/archives/progress-report/progress-report-spencer-krug_047841.html

[pancakespancakes]

Can we just make a Casey Mercer thread? I've never really cared that much for Krug. I enjoy Sunset Rubdown but I've never really paid attention to Wolf Parade. I find them a bit uninteresting for whatever peculiar reason.

Casey and Spencer are pretty similar songwriters, at least on the surface, I think everyone could agree with that. But can someone explain to me Frog Eyes is one of my favorite bands of the last ten years and yet I barely give Wolf Parade the time of day? I feel like I'm just missing something...

[pancakespancakes]

This thread needs the biggest of bumps.

Swan Lake album about to drop, new Sunset by summer, and working on Wolf Parade songs. I am in awe. I am also sad I do not seem him more often :(

http://stereogum.com/archives/progress-report/progress-report-spencer-krug_047841.html

I do look forward to the new Sunset Rubdown album. And I'd definitely go see them play if I had the chance. But sheesh that man must be pretty busy... or just really really prolific.

[wmgaretjax]

I'm not a big fan of Wolf Parade to be honest... But I absolutely love Sunset Rubdown, Blackout Beach, and Frog Eyes.

[sonofhal]

The new Handsome Furs is damn fine too.

[MissingPerson]

I've come around to Sunset Rubdown. I think Wolf Parade's a whole lot more accessible, and I still think I'll Believe In Anything is one of the best fucking songs ever, but Wolf Parade's show wasn't as awesome as I wanted it to be.

Sunset Rubdown rocked my googly-eyed novelty socks though. And Spencer Krug is cute as an awesome button.

[Alchemy]

I'll join the Spencer Krug Fan Club. I love Wolf Parade and Sunset Rubdown. It's a shame about Wolf Parade in 06. So many problems. I was up front and center for that, too.

[ArcadeParade]

Apologies to the Queen Mary was amazing. How anyone doesn't like that disc, I dunno..

What Spencer does with Sunset Rubdown is next level brilliant. Spencer in the Gobi, in a few months, would probably beat anything else that would play before 8PM. -edit- For me that is..

[ArcadeParade]

I'll join the Spencer Krug Fan Club. I love Wolf Parade and Sunset Rubdown. It's a shame about Wolf Parade in 06. So many problems. I was up front and center for that, too.

What happened? I know it was bad. I know Spencer was unhappy. But I was not there! Do tell..

[MissingPerson]

To be fair, I'd probably pay the ticket price to see Spencer Krug tasting various soups.

[Alchemy]

What happened? I know it was bad. I know Spencer was unhappy. But I was not there! Do tell..

Spencer's keyboard was not working. Something was up with the mixer or the cord. I just remember looking at him fiddle with the buttons and knobs, and he would try playing it, but no sound would come out. I think it was a problem at the mixer's end, because Spencer looked pretty helpless and he was just sitting down, drinking a beer. He did look a little mad. Not as mad as Andrew Bird was when he was getting electrocuted by the microphone; but he looked annoyed.

[pancakespancakes]

I saw Frog Eyes last June play in a little cafe hear in San Diego with about 15 or 20 other people, probably the all-time most intimate concert I've ever experienced... for a huge fan like me, it was really amazing, I will always remember that night.


But anyway...

This song is just fucking awesome and worthy of that whole album's purchase price in itself. I would see this live in a heartbeat. Unfortunately though, I struggle to find more like it. Someone needs to help me.
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[ArcadeParade]

I would love nothing more (bowie?) than to see Spencer this year!!

http://pitchfork.com/news/34932-sunset-rubdowns-new-album-idragonslayeri/

[Optimistic]

I love 'em all but Sunset Rubdown are my fav. of all the Krug related projects so the new album has me very excited. Hope they show up at Pitchfork.

[ArcadeParade]

SR:

05/02/09
Aarhus, Denmark - Pop Revo Festival

06/11/09
Cambridge, MA - Middle East Downstairs w/ Elfin Saddle and Witchies

06/12/09
Brooklyn, NY - Studio B w/ Elfin Saddle and Witchies

06/13/09
Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda's w/ Elfin Saddle and Witchies

06/14/09
Washington, DC - Black Cat w/ Elfin Saddle and Witchies

06/15/09
Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506 w/ Elfin Saddle and Witchies

06/16/09
Atlanta, GA - The Drunken Unicorn w/ Elfin Saddle and Witchies

06/20/09
Austin, TX - Mohawk w/ Elfin Saddle and Witchies

06/22/09
Tucson, AZ - Plush w/ Elfin Saddle and Witchies

06/23/09
Los Angeles, CA - Echoplex w/ Elfin Saddle and Witchies

06/24/09
San Francisco, CA - The Rickshaw Stop w/ Elfin Saddle and Witchies

06/26/09
Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge w/ Elfin Saddle and Witchies

06/27/09
Seattle, WA - Chop Suey w/ Elfin Saddle and Witchies

06/28/09
Victoria, BC - Sugar Nightclub w/ Elfin Saddle and Witchies

07/02/09
Calgary, AB - The Marquee Room w/ Elfin Saddle and Witchies

07/06/09
Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry w/ Elfin Saddle and Witchies

07/07/09
Chicago, IL - Epiphany w/ Elfin Saddle and Witchies

07/08/09
Bloomington, IN - Jake's Nightclub w/ Elfin Saddle and Witchies

07/10/09
Toronto, ONT - Lee's Palace w/ Elfin Saddle and Witchies

07/11/09
Montreal, QC - Il Motore w/ Elfin Saddle

This is sad for me, I don't think I'll be at any of these dates....having them at Coach next year, although improbable, would make me so happy

[Alchemy]

Poop those dates. He should play El Paso on the 21st.

[corbo]

SR:


06/23/09
Los Angeles, CA - Echoplex w/ Elfin Saddle and Witchies



score.

[mountmccabe]

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i269/mountmccabe/Shows/Sunset%20Rubdown/30a64799.jpg

I saw Sunset Rubdown the day before I left for Coachella in 2007. It was SOOOOO good. I might have to drive down to Tucson. I can't drive down to Tucson on a Monday night. I might have to.

[ArcadeParade]

SUNSET RUBDOWN FOR COACHELLA 2010

[thestripe]

They've been great everytime I've seen them. I wonder how different they'll sound as a five piece.

[SoulDischarge]

Those dates leave open the possibility of Pitchfork. Make it happen.

[ArcadeParade]

The dates also leave a chance for a Winnipeg stop in between Calgary and Minny. Pray for me.

[MissingPerson]

Dragonslayer - thoughts, opinions?

[MissingPerson]

Well fine...

I think it's a solidly cracking album, definitely my favourite from Sunset Rubdown. Some great lyrics, and I think Krug is a bit smarter about reining in his impulse to yodel weirdly for no good reason during otherwise perfect songs, which has always been the one thing that bugged me about Sunset Rubdown.

I've been listening to it non-stop since I got hold of it, although I have my doubts I'll still have it on a loop in a few months time. Can't wait to see them again. I'm a lot more familiar with their stuff now, have a far better idea of what they're about than last time.

Idiot Heart is still by far and away the highlight of the disc, methinks, and here's a cracking version of it courtesy of Daytrotter. (and a dude called Mark. Thanks Mark. (http://adventurebythemonument.blogspot.com/2009/03/sunset-rubdown-announce-new-album.html))

Sunset Rubdown - Idiot Heart (Daytrotter Session) (http://www.fileden.com/files/2006/10/29/329744/01%20Idiot%20Heart.mp3)

[ArcadeParade]

Sorry for the late response. I am in Toronto for school for a week and have been busy...listentng to the new SR!! fuck do I love this disc. I need to see them...I dunno what I am gonna do.

Amazing disc, Spencer is the man, great lyrics - like you said. I am speechless...LOVE it!

[brittany]

I really love the new album, and I love it more and more with each listen. A few of my friends are unsure about the album so far even though they love the older albums, so I guess it's a bit less catchy? I think they weren't expecting something different...

Sunset Rubdown has been my favorite band since I saw them play at bottom of the hill in SF. I also love wolf parade and swan lake.... I enjoyed SR live a lot more than Wolf Parade even though WP was also amazing.... I will be seeing Spencer for the 5th (6th?) time next month yay!!!!!!

Also, I named my puppy after Spencer Krug two years ago lol. We wanted to name him after a favorite musician and that name seemed perfect for an adorable chocolate lab pup. :pulse

[MissingPerson]

I was surprised at how much more I enjoyed Sunset Rubdown live than Wolf Parade. Wolf Parade's music always struck me as more immediate, better suited to a live crowd. So I was looking forward to see them more, but they weren't nearly as tight as SR were. They were good, they just weren't as mindblowing as I wanted.

Also, thread needs more pictures of Spencer Krug, and I will make no apologies for such weakness.

[sonofhal]

As much as i like Wolf Parade, Sunset Rubdown wipe the floor with them live (as, strangely, Handsome Furs also do).

[MissingPerson]

On the other hand, I maintain that neither Sunset Rubdown or Handsome Furs have a song to hand that's nearly as fierce as I'll Believe In Anything. And to be honest, I can't help feeling that both Messrs. Krug and Boeckner have been holding back their best stuff for their own respective projects.

[ArcadeParade]

OK...I have a problem.

I am willing to goto Minneapolis (which is an 8hr drive), but I have a feeling a Winnipeg date could be added. There is no Edmonton date on the SR website, but TM has a 07/03 date. hmmmm. I wish someone could fill me in on this :(

[ArcadeParade]

btw, minny tix are like 11 dollars....wtf is that! so cheap :)

[ArcadeParade]

Just bought Minneapolis tix! :D

[MissingPerson]

You made the right choice, I feel.

I'm still really loving this album. The only song that feels distinct and apart from the others is still Idiot Heart though, which is kind of weird.

[wmgaretjax]

some serious treading water going on in this album. and the self-quotation stuff he's clearly snagged from Bejar isn't working for him...

[ArcadeParade]

Taming of the hands off of RSL is amazing, I think RSL was really great. I agree about Idiot Heart, it is my clear standout aswell. I have come off of my euphoria from the new album, and have settled into a state of general Sunset Rubdown excitement.

[ArcadeParade]

Dragon's Lair is another great track! 10+mins of Dragon life. Classic Spencer yelpin'!

It's time for a bigger kind of kill indeed.

[ArcadeParade]

Winnipeg on July 5th! :)

I kinda knew it was coming but just couldn't risk it!

[bleep]

my concert buddy had a change of plans, so...

RE: ONE TICKET AVAILABLE FOR THE SUNSET RUBDOWN ECHOPLEX SHOW

I have an extra ticket for the 06/23/09 show @ the Echoplex. $10. It's a hard ticket. PM me if you're interested. We can meet at the venue on the day of.

[ArcadeParade]

I dunno if these are new, or just new to the SR site..anyways I thought MP would be intrigued.

09/10/09
Glasgow, UK - Stereo

09/11/09
Belfast, UK - Spring and Airbrake

09/12/09
Dublin, Ireland - Crawdaddy

09/13/09
Leeds, UK - Brudenell Social Club

09/14/09
Manchester, UK - The Deaf Institute

09/15/09
London, UK - Garage

09/16/09
Cardiff, UK - The Glode

As well, although not on their site, they are playing the Dawson City Music Fest, which would be an amazingly good time, I am sure.

[ArcadeParade]

Can someone be kind enough to steer me to some reviews/set lists?

[MissingPerson]

09/12/09
Dublin, Ireland - Crawdaddy


Intrigued indeed.

Haven't gotten around to picking up my ticket yet for Dublin. Was half considering going to one of the UK dates too, but I've just found out I'm going to have to repeat an exam around then, so it might not be sensible.

[MissingPerson]

Can someone be kind enough to steer me to some reviews/set lists?

Jess, a friend of mine, saw them at Black Cat in Washington and sez:

Forgot to say anything but they were great on Sunday. Played a lot of old songs, they were all in good moods, although Spencer isn't any better at banter. When someone shouts something at him he just kind of stares like a deer in headlights. :lol:

Setlist was
Little Lord->Idiot Heart
Black Swan
Taming of the Hands
Silver Moons
Coming To At Dawn (full band, yay)
You Go On Ahead
Mending of the Gown
Winged/Wicked Things
Dragon's Lair
Encore (came out and said they decided to play some old songs!):
Snake's Got a Leg (III? The one on SUIAD)
Us Ones in Between

[TomAz]

:lol:

[MissingPerson]

Well, actually she said ":D", but I quoted without due care and attention.

[ArcadeParade]

thanks MP! I can't wait! :)

[MissingPerson]

Am still upset at the lack of visual Spencer appreciation going on. There are ten pictures of Win Butler on this thread, and not one of young master Krug.

Seems to me unjust.

[mountmccabe]

Am still upset at the lack of visual Spencer appreciation going on. There are ten pictures of Win Butler on this thread, and not one of young master Krug.

Seems to me unjust.

Hey now.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i269/mountmccabe/Shows/Sunset%20Rubdown/30a64799.jpg

Also, dammit, they're playing Plush in Tucson on Monday. Maybe I can take off Tuesday and go. Or maybe I can come in after lunch on Tuesday and go. I'ma gonna ask tomorrow. I love Plush and I love Sunset Rubdown, dammit.

[sonofhal]

I'll be at The Garage show, and possibly one or two of the others as well.

[MissingPerson]

Meant to say "page" rather than "thread".

Stupid drunk hands.

[bleep]

eager to see these guys live next week. have listened to Dragonslayer a couple of times, but not in love with it as much as i had hoped i would be. maybe hearing the songs come to life will change my perception.

[MissingPerson]

I love you for rocking 80's headbands back, Spencer. Yes I do.

[ArcadeParade]

any reports of recent shows?

[ArcadeParade]

A little much, but great pics!

http://www.soundcheckmagazine.com/featured-content/1717-reviewphotos-sunset-rubdown-w-elfin-saddle-at-mohawk-06202009

[Still-ill]

SK related
http://cdn.pitchfork.com/media/lightning215.jpg

Fact: You don't think you'll ever get stuck by lightning until you're actually struck by freaking lightning. Just ask Sunset Rubdown bassist/drummer Marc Nicol, who was hit by a big electric shock from the sky recently-- and he's got the burn mark to prove it (left).
According to a post on his label Jagjaguwar's website, Nicols describes the experience thusly: "My heart started back up after the electrical shock. I woke up feeling like I was suffocating and was delirious. Then I passed out for an hour, woke back up and saw the hair singed on my leg. Only then I knew."

link (http://pitchfork.com/news/36402-sunset-rubdown-bassistdrummer-struck-by-lightning-literally/)

[Alchemy]

Holy awesome!

[MissingPerson]

Just heard about this. Surely the most badass of all the ways to get almost-killed?

[Alchemy]

It would be even better if he welcomed the lightening bolt by challenging the sky to a fight, but it seemed to be just an accident.

[MissingPerson]

http://www.curiousonion.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/infamousboxart1060309580.jpg

[ArcadeParade]

http://cdn.pitchfork.com/media/moonface.jpg

WOWIE!

http://pitchfork.com/news/37179-spencer-krug-goes-solo-as-moonface/

On January 26, Jagjaguwar will release Dreamland EP: Marimba and Shit-Drums, the second record from Krug's Moonface alter-ego. The EP will only be available digitally and on a one-sided vinyl 12". According to a press release, the vinyl version, as well as some digital ones, will come with "a dream journal, on which the music is based." Huh!

[MissingPerson]

Just like Bell Orchestre, I wish he'd get somebody else to do the naming bit.

*Facepalm*

[MissingPerson]

http://www.themilkcarton.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5640

Wolf Parade - Tidings (Jagjaguwar)

Tracklisting:
1. Season Pt. 1
2. Black Water
3. Interlude: Plains/Banjoe
4. Cotton Strands
5. Interlude: Circle/Viking/Colours
6. Storm Cloud
7. Interlude: Grandfather
8. Interlude: Scraps
9. October Fires
20. Interlude: Mercy Fragment
11. April
12. Untitled
13. Interlude: Cotton Fragment
14. Empty Heart
15. Season Pt. 2

EDIT:

Worth saying it's not necessarily legit, but seemed worth posting.

[ArcadeParade]

ya....this seems wrong.

lol, you had my heart beating for a sec tho!

[ArcadeParade]

"My eyes totally failed me when posting this originally. Wolf *People* not Parade. Sorry for the confusion and for getting everyone's hopes up. =p"

:(

[MissingPerson]

I blame Twilight. For that, and most things.

[ArcadeParade]

Spencer's disc is out!

https://scdistribution.com/moonface/

Free Download! Donate!

[MissingPerson]

I'm going to have to muster together some online funds. In the meantime, any opinions?

[clumsy342]

you know, it would be fucking excellent if this site actually worked.
All I'm getting is error messages.
god. dammit.

[clumsy342]

anyone have it? wanna send it to me? that'd be swell.

[PineapplePete]

ha this thread still exists

[ArcadeParade]

I haven't heard it yet MP. clumsy, I can try to remember to send it to you tonight when I get home!

[Still-ill]

It's terrible (effective) that he makes you type in that zero in the dollars amount. The font is huge, and it takes forever to load, so you take a good, hard look at it.

[ArcadeParade]

how is it clumsy?