Earth-Angel Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 I've heard such good things about this band, so I decided to check their new album Tourist out. I've read through the reviews of their other album on Amazon and have heard only good things The latests single "wires" is incredible! I can see why this is being called the must-have album of the year so far! Here's what MTV had to say about them: The South London foursome Athlete is comprised of childhood friends Carey Willets (bass), Joel Pott (guitar), Steve Roberts (drums), and Tim Wanstall (drums). Athlete formed in early 2000 after several Oasis-tailored incarnations and arrived at an experimental indie rock kind of style. Athlete spent the next year writing and recording, and their self-titled EP appeared on Regal Recordings in 2002. BBC Radio 1's Jo Whiley praised Athlete's first single, "Westside," as the Record of the Week. Several months later, "You Got Style" went Top 40 and opening dates with the likes of Mansun, the Polyphonic Spree, Electric Soft Parade, and Simian followed into the next year. Such critical success also led the band to sign with Parlophone. Athlete entered the studio with producer Victor Van Vugt (Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Beth Orton) in late 2002 to record their studio full-length. Vehicles & Animals marked the band's debut in mid-2003. ~ MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide Their homepage has some music clips and band info, make sure to check out the new single "wires", it really is worth a listen. Athlete. Remember the name, listen to the album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiggsUK Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 'Wires' is such a sad song. It is sung from the perspective of an adult watching a sick child in hospital, and moves me whehever I hear it - not much does these days. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth-Angel Posted February 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 Wires You got wires, going in You got wires, coming out of your skin You got tears, making tracks I got tears, that are scared of the facts Running down corridors Through automatic doors Got to get to you, got to see this through I see hope is here, in a plastic box I've seen christmas lights, reflect in your eyes You got wires, going in You got wires, coming out of your skin There's dry blood, on your wrist Your dry blood, on my fingertip Running down corridors Through automatic doors Got to get to you, got to see this through First night of your life, curled up on your own Looking at you now, you would never know I see it in your eyes I see it in your eyes You'll be alright I see it in your eyes I see it in your eyes You'll be alright Alright Running ... down corridors, through, automatic doors, Got to get to you, got to see this through, I see hope is here, in a plastic box, I've seen christmas lights, reflect in your eyes, Down corridors, through automatic doors, Got to get to you, got to see this through, First night of your life, curled up on your own, Looking at you now, you would never know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible_r Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 who do they sound like? maybe i should wait till the brits to see what they are like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth-Angel Posted February 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 If you go to their homepage, you can hear clips of their songs. They're a bit Snow Patrol/Aqualung-ish. They really sound good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 "Wires" is such a moving song. They are a great band from what I have heard so far. Like 'em alot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mairi Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 They also sang that old song that went like Oh, it's gettin' hot in here, must be something in the atmosphere And no, it was not that "Hot In Herrrrrrrre" song by Nelly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 They also sang that old song that went like Oh, it's gettin' hot in here, must be something in the atmosphere And no, it was not that "Hot In Herrrrrrrre" song by Nelly. I think it's called 'You Got The Style' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth-Angel Posted February 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 That's right Foxy You got the style - Athlete Oh no gone and put my foot in it again think back i can't believe that it was me who said that last time i promised i'd bite my tongue until i counted to ten [five six seven eight nine and ten] i said oh it's getting hot in here must be something in the atmosphere oh oh-oh oh oh oh it's getting hot in here there must be something in the atmosphere oh i could be laughing about it and making the most of the true british climate oh it's getting hot in here there must be something in the atmosphere oh oh-oh oh oh i've seen the tension on the high street growing lately it seems that you have to be careful who you look at sometimes i can't see things the way you see them but this is our home i said oh it's getting hot in here there must be something in the atmosphere oh i could be laughing about it and making the most of the true british climate oh it's getting hot in here there must be something in the atmosphere oh oh-oh oh oh yeah you got the style and we've got the style and they got the style and everybody's got it and you got the style and we've got the style and they got the style and everybody's got it and you got the style and we've got the style oh oh oh it's getting hot in here there must be something in the atmosphere oh i could be laughing about it and making the most of the true british climate oh it's getting hot in here there must be something in the atmosphere oh oh-oh oh oh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddy the Hatter Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Not got their album yet,only know one of their songs "Wires" but yeah me likes them!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth-Angel Posted March 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 tracklist 1. Chances 2. Half Light 3. Tourist 4. Trading Air 5. Wires 6. If I Found Out 7. Yesterday Threw Everything At Me 8. Street Map 9. Modern Mafia 10. Twenty Four Hours 11. I Love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddy the Hatter Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Yep this is their 2nd album! twas very susprised to hear that,thought it was their debut album,but I love them! Gonna get their album this week, and their new song "Half Light" is amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RikDMeat Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 i've bin trying to figure out what d song wires wo all about ad a few ideas but dat sounds about right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth-Angel Posted May 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 Are you wearing something Burberry right now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulGirl Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 Are you wearing something Burberry right now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible_r Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 i don't get it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddy the Hatter Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 Don't worry,your not alone..I don't get it either.. It wasn't directed to me was it? cause by burberry that means chavs...and yeah...*is confuzzled* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddy the Hatter Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 Ooo righty!!! lol..I got it! *slaps self* I done a test not too long ago (was yesterday actually) and it came back that I'm 5% chav,just because I've been to Blackpool Pleasure Beach! I resent that 5%! Chavs are called Neds over here in bonnie Scotland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible_r Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 oh ok! now i remember, i read that chavs wear burberry in another site, there is a whole forum aimed at chav hate talk, was very strange! oh, and apparently chavs go on holiday in greece (mostly ibiza and greece too) which i resent because in that forum they were calling greece a chav holiday hotspot! (although i will admit i've seen quite a few) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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