Fiery Furnaces: Where are they in the pro
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Topic: Fiery Furnaces: Where are they in the pro
Posted By: Rexeprog
Subject: Fiery Furnaces: Where are they in the pro
Date Posted: December 21 2007 at 01:16
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Fiery Furnaces song structures are out of this world. They're gaining some momentum, and have an awe-inspiring live set. Eleanor is a goddess, as well. Think it is ridiculous that they aren't on here, honestly. "Bitter Tea" is a mind-blower, but pick up "Widow City" to get hooked instantly. Delicious in the vein of Yes, my ears think they could even be the next Gentle Giant.
TRU, Del |
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Posted By: Man Overboard
Date Posted: December 21 2007 at 02:31
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Aren't these guys the indie-pop darlings that Pitchfork loved to death a few years ago? Haven't heard any of their stuff, but I heard their named tossed around quite about from the same people who rate Arcade Fire and Modest Mouse highly... my guess is good music, but not -prog-. Of course I'd have to listen first, but... ------------- https://soundcloud.com/erin-susan-jennings" rel="nofollow - Bedroom guitarist". Composer, Arranger, Producer. Perfection may not exist, but I may still choose to serve Perfection. Commissions considered. |
Posted By: Man Erg
Date Posted: December 21 2007 at 02:36
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Blueberry Boat is excellent.It got me back into prog! ------------- 
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Posted By: MikeEnRegalia
Date Posted: December 21 2007 at 02:47
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It's weird experimental indie pop/rock. You can listen to various samples here: http://www.myspace.com/thefieryfurnaces - http://www.myspace.com/thefieryfurnaces I wouldn't exactly call them "Indie Rock" though, they're really quite weird.  ------------- https://awesomeprog.com/release-polls/pa" rel="nofollow - Release Polls Listened to: 
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Posted By: Yorkie X
Date Posted: December 21 2007 at 04:53
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joined today hey ? wrong section |
Posted By: Figglesnout
Date Posted: December 21 2007 at 19:54
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eh...there's a fine line between SOME indie, and prog (the decemberists, etc)...but I have to say, I think The Fiery Furnaces belong more in the Indie category...and truthfully, I'm not very impressed with them.
Definitely NOT the next Yes or GG (I don't even like GG that much...), but still, I suppose they are worth consideration from the prog crowd; however, in my eyes, they aren't very "progressive" in terms of how this site seems to view "indie"-prog bands... ------------- I'm a reasonable man, get off my case |
Posted By: dojonane
Date Posted: December 21 2007 at 23:34
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I couldn't agree more. Their songs are quirky, multi-part mini suites with rambling, esoteric narrative passages about 'navajo basketball teams' and 'diamond baboons.' It's not throwback Yesesis prog, but it's really unique, well exectued, well textured and yes, Eleanor is a Goddess. Any fan of the 70s quirk-centricity needs to get over their nostalgia trip and realize that era contained an energy that still exists in a few very promising young groups. Dungen also comes to mind.
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Posted By: Speesh
Date Posted: January 09 2008 at 21:00
| Ah yes, I heard Bitter Tea once a while ago. I can't remember the music too well, but I can see the Gentle Giant reference. I'll have to check them out again sometime. |