i'm providing you an opportunity to get to know one of the most incredible bands of the 21st century. reviews, songs, youtube, opinions etc. will be posted in this thread!!

 

you can d/load songs/albums/bootlegs here!!

 

but first of all...

 

Q&A!!!

 

1. Who are British Sea Power?

 

British Sea Power are a four-man indie rock band based in Brighton, England. Their style ranges from the sweeping, often epic, guitar pop sound to the visceral and angular.

 

2. Influences?

 

The Smiths, Pulp, Joy Division, Echo and The Bunnymen, David Bowie

 

3. Members?

 

 

from left to right: Wood (drums), Yan (vocals, guitar), Noble (guitar), Hamilton (bass, vocals, guitar)

 

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The Decline Of British Sea Power

Year: 2003

Review: http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35965

 

1. "Men Together Today" (BSP) – 0:41

2. "Apologies to Insect Life" (BSP) – 2:47

3. "Favours in the Beetroot Fields" (Yan/BSP) – 1:16

4. "Something Wicked" (Hamilton/BSP) – 3:12

5. "Remember Me" (Yan/BSP) – 3:10

6. "Fear of Drowning" (Yan/BSP) – 4:26

7. "The Lonely" (Yan/BSP) – 5:12

8. "Carrion" (BSP) – 4:06

9. "Blackout" (Hamilton/BSP) – 3:48

10. "Lately" (Yan/BSP) – 13:58

11. "A Wooden Horse" (Yan/BSP) – 4:37

 

This is an album of stadium sized melodies and exquisite songwriting' date=' allied with almost too many ideas. [/quote']

 

We hear a lot of different sounds' date=' but are never left in any doubt that they flow together with such fire and skill that you feel they could knock out a freeform jazz number and still sound like the same band.[/quote']

 

With an unlikely rock blend of classicism and narrative' date=' British Sea Power has composed a brilliant album that's nearly perfect. It's not exactly pop, but it might as well be.[/quote']

 

British Sea Power have the talent and vision to be a truly inspirational new guitar band.

 

BSP are in a league of their own -- a young band with an arsenal of ideas' date=' the brains to pull them off and the guts to let them loose into the world.[/quote']

meanwhile...

 

listen to the cover of Pavement's "We Dance" on their myspace. beatiful!

 

http://www.myspace.com/britishseapower

Open Season

 

Year: 2005

 

 

1. "It Ended on an Oily Stage" (BSP) – 4:23

2. "Be Gone" (Yan/BSP) – 2:52

3. "How Will I Ever Find My Way Home?" (Hamilton/BSP) – 3:11

4. "Like a Honeycomb" (Yan/BSP) – 4:31

5. "Please Stand Up" (Yan/BSP) – 3:07

6. "North Hanging Rock" (Yan/BSP) – 4:26

7. "To Get to Sleep" (BSP) – 3:16

8. "Victorian Ice" (Yan/BSP) – 3:26

9. "Oh Larsen B" (Yan/BSP) – 5:30

10. "The Land Beyond" (Hamilton/BSP) – 4:01

11. "True Adventures" (Hamilton/BSP) – 7:52

 

 

British Sea Power are not only the best band around' date=' they’re also the best songwriters. [/quote']

 

By adding textures' date=' piano, acoustic guitars, and restraint, and losing some of the scowling and savagery, BSP have unleashed a truly unique pop creation, one with depth and feeling.[/quote']

 

Less chaotic and parochial' date=' more serene and accessible, but no less magical.[/quote']

 

By maintaining their singular aesthetic while venturing into more inviting pop sounds' date=' the weirdest band from Brighton just might have become the smartest.[/quote']

 

Another superb album.

Promo videos:

 

Apologies To Insect Life

 

http://youtube.com/watch?v=PAYe6PeqVgo

 

Carrion

 

http://youtube.com/watch?v=qu5AkyifUow

 

Remember Me

 

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Peo0s75QDR0

 

It Ended On An Oily Stage

 

http://youtube.com/watch?v=WXSFK2Ftu9E

 

Please Stand Up

 

http://youtube.com/watch?v=n-s92dTdXmw

I've heard of them. Havn't listened to them really, should do...but someone I worked with was a big follower of them. He went to a gig somewhere in the West country...cant remember what town, and the band requested people to go with them to collect trees and branches etc to decorate the venue with :lol:

the band requested people to go with them to collect trees and branches etc to decorate the venue with :lol:

 

yeap, i heard something similar

 

their gigs are unique :cool:

 

 

 

 

 

I fucking love these guys. Genius.

 

Don't they also have a huge bear running around at their shows as well? :lol:

Live videos:

 

Carrion (live at Jools Holland)

 

http://youtube.com/watch?v=_JF5ivWRKBU

 

Remember Me (live at Jools Holland)

 

http://youtube.com/watch?v=uIsc4d_5FW0

 

No Red Indian (Brighton Freebutt - 2005/11/23)

 

http://youtube.com/watch?v=xVEOdnJzTDA

 

It Ended On An Oily Stage (Sheffield - 2006/05/27)

 

http://youtube.com/watch?v=RxIi_aWlZ3Q

 

Spirit Of St.Louis (unknown venue/date)

 

http://youtube.com/watch?v=6zUwA7BPMUI

 

Carrion (Exeter - 2006/08/29)

 

http://youtube.com/watch?v=kzPXriutOU8

Just thought I would clip in

 

British Sea Power/The Wurzels

Remember Me/I Am a Cider Drinker

 

"Remember Me"/"I Am a Cider Drinker" was a split single released by British Sea Power and The Wurzels. The 7" single features The Wurzels covering BSP's "Remember Me" and BSP covering The Wurzels' 1976 hit "I Am a Cider Drinker". The release was limited to 1,966 (the year Adge Cutler formed The Wurzels) and only available on BSP's November 2005 tour or through their official website.

 

1 "Remember Me" (performed by The Wurzels)

2 "I Am a Cider Drinker" (performed by British Sea Power)

 

Link - http://rapidshare.de/files/15849875/Remember_Me_I_Am_A_Cider_Drinker.rar

if you, people like the albums, i can upload their b-sides as well :dance:

 

2 "I Am a Cider Drinker" (performed by British Sea Power)

 

Link - http://rapidshare.de/files/15849875/Remember_Me_I_Am_A_Cider_Drinker.rar

 

 

i had the song but in worse quality, so thanks :dance:

That would be nice, Nik :D

That would be nice, Nik :D

 

OKAY!! :dance:

 

probably tomorrow. i need to rip/convert some first

 

there's a pity, though

 

i only miss 1 official b-side (Gale Warnings In Viking North) and i can't seem to find it anywhere :(

thnx ondes for taking ur time writing all this stuff.

 

btw, i've never heard anything by these guys, did you upload their albums, or am i missing something?

 

cheers

thnx ondes for taking ur time writing all this stuff.

 

btw, i've never heard anything by these guys, did you upload their albums, or am i missing something?

 

cheers

 

welcome

 

i reviewed their debut some months ago and upped it for some people

 

however, get their albums in the NON-CP multimedia. NOW! :dance:

they are sooo much fun to listen to and the album TDOBSO is just brilliant!

 

and oh i havent heard 'Open Season' yet... but i'll definitly make sure to download it soon. thanks a lot Nik :nice:

British Sea Power are a lot better than Arcade Fire.

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I'll make my own mind up about BSP shortly after I've got the tracks. Never heard anything from them yet so I have an open mind :)

you gave me the link Nik and i have listened to them a bit but they didn't left any impression on me. guess i'll need to listen to it a bit more.

British Sea Power are a lot better than Arcade Fire.

 

I agree. I don't know why but I do prefer BSP.

thanks, great thread!

 

already listened to a few songs, i need to download some more! :dance:

OKAY!! :dance:

 

probably tomorrow. i need to rip/convert some first

 

there's a pity, though

 

i only miss 1 official b-side (Gale Warnings In Viking North) and i can't seem to find it anywhere :(

 

Give me half an hour ;)

Okay slightly longer than half an hour.

 

British Sea Power - Gale Warnings In Viking North:

http://download.yousendit.com/65CCE19D6494400B

thanks a lot Dave! :dance:

 

i'll up all the b-sides tomorrow then!