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Fat White Family & various offshoot bands (Moonlandingz, Insecure Men, Warmduscher, Pregoblin etc)

Are you talking musically? If so, I've gotta disagree. Even a causal acquiantance with any noisy indy band of the last 30 years lets one comfortably place this band in with fellow musical travellers IMO.

Well they are certainly a straight up-and-down indieguitarband, aye. They cover all the basic touchstones, they're not doing anything unexpected. But they are also a little bit twisted over to one side. It's like they're playing through a fairground mirror. The draggy slurred disharmonious vocals, the unpredictable syncopation that creeps in for all of them (are they strung out? are they shit? did they mean to do that?). They play like they're not there in the room sometimes, or not paying attention, but they're tight and on it.

I don't find it unsettling myself, but I can see that they are a bit creepy and off kilter, just a bit. I get it: I got it right away, but lots of people don't, and I think that's because they feel like the tag in the back of your shirt is scratching.

They've got quite a lot of people - even some of the big guns - scratching their heads.
 
Well they are certainly a straight up-and-down indieguitarband, aye. They cover all the basic touchstones, they're not doing anything unexpected. But they are also a little bit twisted over to one side. It's like they're playing through a fairground mirror. The draggy slurred disharmonious vocals, the unpredictable syncopation that creeps in for all of them (are they strung out? are they shit? did they mean to do that?). They play like they're not there in the room sometimes, or not paying attention, but they're tight and on it.

I don't find it unsettling myself, but I can see that they are a bit creepy and off kilter, just a bit. I get it: I got it right away, but lots of people don't, and I think that's because they feel like the tag in the back of your shirt is scratching.

They've got quite a lot of people - even some of the big guns - scratching their heads.

I obviously won't tell you that what you feel is wrong, but I can't see it at all myself. Sun City Girls or Butthole Surfers or The Fall did this a million times better, IMO, 20-30 years ago. ;)
 
I didn't - plenty of bands out there who have a few worthwhile songs/albums amongst utter shite.
Erm, no. You clearly don't understand.
You watched that video right?

You thought it wasn't anything great right?

You don't think anything else the Fat Whites do is great either right?

Then Rutabowa was right. "if you don't like this video you probably shouldn't bother with anything else the fat whites do".
 
of course they're not totally reinventing the wheel. it is rock and roll, it is a pretty old art form, virtually everything's been done already. however they are coming at it afresh, they're pretty young, they have a fresh attitude and anger and stuff... which to me makes it sound right like it belongs in 2014 rather than being retro.
 
Atomic Suplex did you know we are playing with them on Feb 25th at the Electrowerkz? that's right feb 25th at the electrowerkz, Angel. i hear tickets are selling very fast.
 
Erm, no. You clearly don't understand.
You watched that video right?

You thought it wasn't anything great right?

You don't think anything else the Fat Whites do is great either right?

Then Rutabowa was right. "if you don't like this video you probably shouldn't bother with anything else the fat whites do".
It doesn't follow from what he said at all. I could've not liked that song, but enjoyed a different one. It's hardly rocket science.
 
Erm, no. You clearly don't understand.
You watched that video right?

You thought it wasn't anything great right?

You don't think anything else the Fat Whites do is great either right?

Then Rutabowa was right. "if you don't like this video you probably shouldn't bother with anything else the fat whites do".
I didn't like it. The new single is excellent. Now what?
 
of course they're not totally reinventing the wheel. it is rock and roll, it is a pretty old art form, virtually everything's been done already. however they are coming at it afresh, they're pretty young, they have a fresh attitude and anger and stuff... which to me makes it sound right like it belongs in 2014 rather than being retro.
fresh!
 
They are discomforting in so many different little ways. That's one of the reasons I like 'em, and why I rate them. They're unsettling. They rub people up the wrong way. They are spiky and odd, without being outre or avante garde. It's good to be shifted sideways out of our comfort zone from time to time.

Are you talking musically? If so, I've gotta disagree. Even a causal acquiantance with any noisy indy band of the last 30 years lets one comfortably place this band in with fellow musical travellers IMO.
Yeah, you're talking bollocks story. Unlike Truxta I quite like them but the idea that they are particularly radical/different is just codswallop.
 
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Well exactly.

The point stands.
A. That's what Rutabowa thought and that's the way it was with you.
B. Unless you can find someone else that hates that vid but loves their other stuff all the maybe's in the world don't matter a jot.
C. It's still only an opinion, but for now, based on all the information we have in from all the people that commented about their opinion of that video and their opinion of the band, (only you), it is in fact 100% accurate.
D. You're a weirdo
 
if you don't think this is a good live performance then um it probably means you don't like the band i guess


Christ. Is that what all the fuss is about? They're ok. A decent pub band (provided there's no black people workin the bar or sound desk). But seriously. That's just a bit mediocre. Hardly worth 30 odd pages on urban.
 
Hardly worth 30 odd pages on urban.

I don't think the 30 odd pages on urban had anything whatsoever to do with their music.
I like their drunken swing style, but the music is not for me. The only thing that I would say it that the band as a whole are a lot more interesting than anything else the kids are doing these days (not saying much). Still, not really for, or aimed at me.
 
Hush little gabi. The adults are talking, it is long past your bed time.

Christ...

Fuck you off you apologist dickhead. And your little fanboy killer b there.

Not a fan of racists myself, if you are, that's your call. Go lick their arses all ya want.
 
Christ...

Fuck you off you apologist dickhead. And your little fanboy killer b there.

Not a fan of racists myself, if you are, that's your call. Go lick their arses all ya want.
I'm happy to call you a laughable prick in the thread too, if you'd prefer it that way.
 
Fat Whites are without doubt the most exciting young band in the country right now. They will still be playing once a month in the Queen's Head until it becomes impossible to deal with the crowds. I suggest you go and see for yourselves what all the fuss is about. Failing that, go and see them with the equally brilliant Atomic Suplex at Electrowerkz.
 
Someone is feeling the love...

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THE FAT WHITE FAMILY CALLED THE BEST NEW GROUP IN ROCK AND ROLL! (DANGEROUS MINDS)

Like… well, like a lot of other people—I’m hardly alone in this opinion—I’m prepared to call The Fat White Family the best new group in rock and roll. They’re obnoxious. They’re trashy. They’re brash, they’re young, they’re (quite) wasted and they don’t give a fuck. According to one journalist, they stink. Musically, they remind me of The Fall, The Birthday Party, The Cramps, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion and Captain Beefheart. They’re Marxists. They make completely insane videos and their debut album, Champagne Apocalypse, is one of the best things released last year. These randy, freaky, sleazy, druggy motherfuckers are committed.

http://pleasekillme.com/the-fat-whi...t-new-group-in-rock-and-roll-dangerous-minds/
 
I'm happy to call you a laughable prick in the thread too, if you'd prefer it that way.

Quality.

Go for it. You are seriously not worth my while, and neither is a band who racially abuses people. If that's your thing, cool. Just not mine. Continue sweeping that shit under the carpet folks.
 
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