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hpdrifter
09-27-2005, 12:30 PM
I don't know much about the following bands but would like to start listening to them. Let me know which albums you think represent their work the best for a listener who is totally new to them.

Echo & the Bunnymen
Belle and Sebastian
Stereolab

Also, has anyone listened to that Transplants cd? Is it any good?
Parkey
09-27-2005, 12:35 PM
In terms of Stereolab, I'd go for Switched On (http://www.boomkat.com/item.cfm?id=17989).
BS2600
09-27-2005, 12:56 PM
Belle and Sebastian I'd go with Dear Catastrophe Waitress. But you really can't go wrong with B and S.
afronaut
09-27-2005, 12:59 PM
DON'T GO WITH DEAR CATASTROPHE WAITRESS! it doesn't sound anything like what they really sound like.
boys_beastie
09-27-2005, 01:17 PM
echo and the bunnymen get crocodiles-first and best
jabumbo
09-27-2005, 01:26 PM
^what he said about echo


as for the transplants, their newer album isnt really any good, but the first one is pretty solid
Parkey
09-27-2005, 01:42 PM
I 3rd the Bunnymen suggestion...
hpdrifter
09-27-2005, 02:34 PM
There's more than 1 transplants album? Huh.

Good info, guys. Keep it comin'.
Matt
09-28-2005, 11:49 AM
Transplants suck.

get Porcupine by Echo. keep clear of the self-titled.
paul jones
09-28-2005, 12:04 PM
I don't know much about the following bands but would like to start listening to them. Let me know which albums you think represent their work the best for a listener who is totally new to them.

Echo & the Bunnymen
Belle and Sebastian
Stereolab

Also, has anyone listened to that Transplants cd? Is it any good?


What you really want to get is

WANG CHUNG's Greatest Hits
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CrankItUp!
09-28-2005, 04:55 PM
Can you say...Kazaa ? ;)
laserx54
09-28-2005, 07:08 PM
can't believe no one has said "emperor tomato ketchup" from stereolab!
Mido
09-28-2005, 09:52 PM
Belle and Sebastian - "Tigermilk"
Stereolab - "Emperor Tomato Ketchup"

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boys_beastie
09-30-2005, 07:47 AM
i forgot about emporer tomato ketchup. my dad boguht it when i was younger and i liked it. its the only album i know by them
b-grrrlie
09-30-2005, 03:19 PM
From Echo and the Bunnymen I also recommend their Songs to learn and sing.
Belle and Sebastian - Tigermilk (even tho The boy with the Arab Strap is rather good as well)
Los Para Noias
10-01-2005, 10:19 AM
stereolab- emperor tomato ketchup

belle and sebastian- if you're feeling sinister, then tigermilk. Don't get boy with the arab strap, it's dull.