Melvins 3-piece! Ahhh, the joy! Just because when you think everything is predictable, it isn't!
Coady's gone home as he has other commitments. The same set but with one drummer. The loudest, heaviest so far, imo.
More details tomorrow. I'm tired.
Ya, Coady's doing a stint with the Murder City Devils in Austin, TX from Nov 4 - Nov 6
:shock: wow!!!
i mean they kick ass as a four piece, but still i would have wanted to see this...
"Melvins 3-piece! Ahhh, the joy! Just because when you think everything is predictable, it isn't!
Coady's gone home as he has other commitments. The same set but with one drummer. The loudest, heaviest so far, imo."
I agree, it was awesome.
wow! now this is a show i would really love to see a recording of.
Quote from: jules on November 03, 2011, 08:56:20 PM
The loudest, heaviest so far, imo.
=P~
So, I met SL, Michael Jordan and Oldernie in The World's End before the gig. Justin from Oslo was there, too (he's following Geoff Berner around on tour much like me and Melvins). Faust, where were you?
Doors opened around 7pm. The Electric Ballroom is like the perfect London venue - every time I've been, the sound has been great, and it's in Camden for chrissakes, where everything happens. The first thing to be noticed was the single drum kit on the stage. That was exciting in itself. I hadn't seen them with this line-up minus Coady before.
The set was exactly the same, but Dale was drumming for two this time. It was loud as fuck and the perfect sound, and the crowd really gave it what-for. London crowds are awsome, sometimes. During The Bit I didn't see one person who wasn't moving.
Funniest people of the evening: the two bouncers at the front. Arms like tree trunks. Ears like peanuts. They were like cartoons of themselves. You could smell the steroids. Bloody friendly, though. In fact, the Electric Ballroom bouncers are pretty cool all round.
Most disappointed person of the evening: Oldernie. Melvins have 14 Orange Sets left but they're taking them all home with them. My advice is to watch Ms. Pepperpants like a hawk, see what happens.
Second most disappointed person of the evening: Michael Jordan. This was to be the first time in his life he'd see Melvins with two drummers. D'oh!
This could have been Melvins with Kevin Rutmanis; that was the last time I'd seen them kick this much ass. Ten out of ten again.
(http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad93/AKV126C/IMGP3984.jpg)
Did you get to show off your Mickey tattoo to any new people? I imagine it's a good icebreaker.
Quote from: bUTTHOLEmAN on November 04, 2011, 11:08:39 AM
Did you get to show off your Mickey tattoo to any new people? I imagine it's a good icebreaker.
There was a lad in Sweden who spat beer everywhere when he saw it, but I forget I have it until someone asks, to tell you the truth. I didn't see any others, either. I was surprised.
people who got to see this show are so lucky,melvins are totally better as three piece
Quote from: )))((( on November 04, 2011, 11:51:49 AM
Quote from: black stallion on November 04, 2011, 11:48:11 AM
melvins are totally better as three piece
Next time it should be a threepiece with Coady leaving Dale free to record that new Shrinebuilder album im getting far too impatient for. :x
sorry,dale cannot leave the house! [-(
Quote from: jules on November 04, 2011, 08:55:58 AM
(http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad93/AKV126C/IMGP3984.jpg)
who are those guys,board members?i can recognize you only
Michael Jordan and Old Ernie are; not sure about the guy by Jules.
Quote from: bUTTHOLEmAN on November 04, 2011, 02:08:57 PM
Michael Jordan and Old Ernie are; not sure about the guy by Jules.
who is Old Ernie,second from the right?if so he looks like an actor
Me, Michael Jordan, SL (from Next Door) and oldernie.
Quote from: black stallion on November 04, 2011, 11:48:11 AM
people who got to see this show are so lucky,melvins are totally better as three piece
Why do u think they are better without Coady? I have grown to love the BB boys.
they are definitely heavier with only dale on drums as he seems to play more loose and doesn't have to look to his right and keep pace, he just lets go and, as always, absolutely kills it! the man is fucking legend! I've heard some ppl talking on the way out, probably seeing the melvins for the first time, about how good the gig was and how amazing the drummer was... I couldn't agree more.
Quote from: Chunday on November 04, 2011, 03:06:50 PM
Quote from: black stallion on November 04, 2011, 11:48:11 AM
people who got to see this show are so lucky,melvins are totally better as three piece
Why do u think they are better without Coady? I have grown to love the BB boys.
love the bb boys too but there's no need of two drums,it sounds a bit too mechanical at times.. just an opinion,they're still one of the greatest bands
Quote from: black stallion on November 04, 2011, 03:29:28 PM
there's no need of two drums,
That statement should be punishable by death in any situation it is used.
Quote from: Michael Jordan on November 04, 2011, 03:21:47 PM
they are definitely heavier with only dale on drums as he seems to play more loose and doesn't have to look to his right and keep pace, he just lets go and, as always, absolutely kills it! the man is fucking legend!
agreed!
though i think that as a four piece they are still better live than 99% of the other bands i have seen live.
Quote from: Michael Jordan on November 04, 2011, 03:21:47 PM
they are definitely heavier with only dale on drums as he seems to play more loose and doesn't have to look to his right and keep pace, he just lets go and, as always, absolutely kills it!
i totally agree
Quote from: buddy holiday on November 05, 2011, 04:32:24 AM
though i think that as a four piece they are still better live than 99% of the other bands i have seen live.
me too,Melvins is the best live band around
Quote from: jules on November 04, 2011, 06:09:38 PM
Quote from: black stallion on November 04, 2011, 03:29:28 PM
there's no need of two drums,
That statement should be punishable by death in any situation it is used.
can i reply using your own words? :D
QuoteThis could have been Melvins with Kevin Rutmanis; that was the last time I'd seen them kick this much ass.
fucking mindblowing
Melvins @Electric Ballroom 2011 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cad1dURtcOs#ws)
Jules: I traveled up with a chum from Brighton and had a glass or two in The Worlds End before tramping round to the venue. I also was so excited to see the single kit on stage, it made me goosebumpy like when I Saw them at the Highbury garage '94ish.
setlist:
http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/melvins/2011/electric-ballroom-london-england-bd199ce.html#.TrR_Na5GVPA.facebook (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/melvins/2011/electric-ballroom-london-england-bd199ce.html#.TrR_Na5GVPA.facebook)
Quote from: )))((( on November 05, 2011, 04:35:01 AM
Quote from: buddy holiday on November 05, 2011, 04:32:24 AM
they are still better live than 99% of the other bands i have seen live.
Now you've got me wondering who are the 1%. :-k
jesus lizard, swans, harvey milk were some i would say on par with melvins, or maybe better..
Quote from: jules on November 04, 2011, 08:55:58 AM
Second most disappointed person of the evening: Michael Jordan. This was to be the first time in his life he'd see Melvins with two drummers. D'oh!
Disappointed only for a split second when Jules noticed there was only one drum kit on stage. This was the 9th time I've seen the melvins and I was really excited about seeing them as a 4 piece for the first time (last 2-3 times they played with trevor). To bad it didn't happen but it was a great show as always.
My 2 cents on the evening:
My long journey began at 6am at Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv. 8 hours and 700$ later I was in Camden, passing the time until I met Jules and the guys at the pub. We got to the venue pretty early so there was time for a few more beers and some good laughs. The place started to get packed (looked like it sold out) and the mighty melvins took the stage.
At the beginning there was this one idiot who I doubt even knew who the melvins were that kept pushing and shoving people around. He was definitely high on something other than life... luckily the bouncers took him away after a couple of songs and the vibe turned great again.
I was standing right in front with another girl (hi Amy) so I didn
i was kind of dissapointed about the box set thing, but only because in koln it seemed like there was a small chance of me getting one but i didnt have enough money, so i made sure i had it in london.
i hope bob pepper doesnt want me to pay through my asshole for it , i will probly leave it a while now anyway, seeing as there is 50 of them it isnt gonna be impossible to get at a later date. when i can afford the asshole producing money procedure.
as for the show, it was great, had a much better time than koln , but that was all abit of a nightmare for various reasons for me.
seeing them as a 3 piece is a nice change. it does make dales drumming seem alot stronger ,
was really loud too, but without sounding shit, the p.a in electric ballroom could handle it.
you should see the state of my back from the pit.
heres what somebody else has posted on youtube i was at the front.
Melvins - A History Of Bad Men @ Electric Ballroom - 3/11/11 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tryPYg99d0#)
Quote from: black stallion on November 05, 2011, 05:16:34 AM
can i reply using your own words? :D
:P Indeed you can. Now, if I may be allowed to retort: if I was given the choice of seeing anyone kicking ass or playing with two drummers, I'd choose two drummers every time. Dale on six cylinders is awesome, but Dale and Coady on twelve....
They are the reason we were born with two eyes and two ears.
Quote from: jules on November 05, 2011, 02:28:02 PM
Quote from: black stallion on November 05, 2011, 05:16:34 AM
can i reply using your own words? :D
:P Indeed you can. Now, if I may be allowed to retort: if I was given the choice of seeing anyone kicking ass or playing with two drummers, I'd choose two drummers every time. Dale on six cylinders is awesome, but Dale and Coady on twelve....
They are the reason we were born with two eyes and two ears.
and one mouth.
Quote from: jules on November 05, 2011, 02:56:19 PM
Quote from: Michael Jordan on November 05, 2011, 09:33:55 AM
Quote from: jules on November 04, 2011, 08:55:58 AM
Second most disappointed person of the evening: Michael Jordan. This was to be the first time in his life he'd see Melvins with two drummers. D'oh!
Disappointed only for a split second when Jules noticed there was only one drum kit on stage. This was the 9th time I've seen the melvins and I was really excited about seeing them as a 4 piece for the first time (last 2-3 times they played with trevor). To bad it didn't happen but it was a great show as always.
My 2 cents on the evening:
My long journey began at 6am at Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv. 8 hours and 700$ later I was in Camden, passing the time until I met Jules and the guys at the pub. We got to the venue pretty early so there was time for a few more beers and some good laughs. The place started to get packed (looked like it sold out) and the mighty melvins took the stage.
At the beginning there was this one idiot who I doubt even knew who the melvins were that kept pushing and shoving people around. He was definitely high on something other than life... luckily the bouncers took him away after a couple of songs and the vibe turned great again.
I was standing right in front with another girl (hi Amy) so I didn
Quote from: black stallion on November 05, 2011, 06:11:31 AM
fucking mindblowing
Melvins @Electric Ballroom 2011 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cad1dURtcOs#ws)
GODDAMN. I SAID. GOD. DAMN. I wish I could have witnessed this. I've seen Melvins 4...or maybe 5 times...and it's always been with two drummers. No complaints there, but I'd love to witness the three piece.
DALE CROVER IS A GOD AMONGST MEN.
I said God like, three times. I don't even believe in God BUT I BELIEVE IN MELVINS
IN MELVINS WE TRUST.
hey jules,i'm listening to the recording of this show right now,can you tell me what was the final jam after shevil?...it looks like were just dale and jared playing this weird and creepy song,i can also hear an instrument that sounds kinda like a cello and i was wondering what was that. possibly the best show the melvins have done in the last couple of years btw.too bad the file audio isn't great
Quote from: black stallion on December 01, 2011, 01:03:12 PM
hey jules,i'm listening to the recording of this show right now,can you tell me what was the final jam after shevil?...it looks like were just dale and jared playing this weird and creepy song,i can also hear an instrument that sounds kinda like a cello and i was wondering what was that. possibly the best show the melvins have done in the last couple of years btw.too bad the file audio isn't great
I don't know. Each gig of the tour finished with Dale, Coady and Jared jamming on iPhones and drums. Coady would exit and leave Dale and Jared to finish off. Jared would sing something long and slow and repetitive and eastern-sounding. It wasn't exactly the same every night, but definitely a variation on a couple of themes.
Quote from: jules on December 01, 2011, 01:15:36 PM
Quote from: black stallion on December 01, 2011, 01:03:12 PM
hey jules,i'm listening to the recording of this show right now,can you tell me what was the final jam after shevil?...it looks like were just dale and jared playing this weird and creepy song,i can also hear an instrument that sounds kinda like a cello and i was wondering what was that. possibly the best show the melvins have done in the last couple of years btw.too bad the file audio isn't great
I don't know. Each gig of the tour finished with Dale, Coady and Jared jamming on iPhones and drums. Coady would exit and leave Dale and Jared to finish off. Jared would sing something long and slow and repetitive and eastern-sounding. It wasn't exactly the same every night, but definitely a variation on a couple of themes.
ah,maybe it was dale using an iphones! 8)
The Melvins / A History of Bad Men / Electric Ballroom, London / 03 November 2011 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVpSWzATg_I#)