[kj] eagulls

[Nick Scott]

Personally from what I have heard, out of all the bands under the radar
'Savages' do the whole retro post punk aggression better than Eagulls.

On 21 January 2015 at 17:37, Alexander Smith <vassifer at earthlink.net> wrote:

> Well, this is true, but I guess KJ wasn’t the best example to use, being
> that they’ve always had a much more define sense and mission than most
> bands.
>
> In any case, while Eagulls may have their flaws, I found them a thousand
> times more promising than most of the newer bands. Hopefully they won’t
> screw the pooch like Iceage and The Horrors have.
>
> Ale xin NYC
>
>
>
> On Jan 21, 2015, at 12:14 PM, Rob Moss <rob.moss at gmx.com> wrote:
>
> I think KJ had a much better grip of things personally.
> The first album was self produced and has a lot of discipline.
>
> Eagulls lacks something though remains a good enough romp through. Some
> nice guitar parts, powerful drums. Just wondering about the talent of the
> singer.....
>
> I shall look forward to their second offering for sure.
>
>
>
> On 21 Jan 2015, at 16:57, Alexander Smith <vassifer at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> Respectfully, these guys are all pretty young — who know what they may go
> on to accomplish? Their sound may sound limited now, but the very same
> accusations were probably leveled at the youthful Killing Joke upon their
> debut.
>
> Alex in NYC
>
>
>
>
> On Jan 21, 2015, at 11:47 AM, Mike Cooper <mike at coopersurf.fsnet.co.uk>
> wrote:
>
> I think your right Rob, defo one dimensional but could not work out why.
> Shame as the potential not fulfilled but still like it despite the obvious
> faults.
>
> *From:* Gathering [mailto:gathering-bounces at misera.net
> <gathering-bounces at misera.net>] *On Behalf Of *Rob Moss
> *Sent:* 21 January 2015 16:00
> *To:* A list about all things Killing Joke (the band!)
> *Subject:* Re: [kj] eagulls
>
> Think he vocals are one dimensional and too much reverb. Masks the playing
> (might be a good thing!!!) and makes it all sound rather mushy
>
> Played the album a few times but doesn't grab me.
>
>
>
> Quite liking Slaves and Turbowolf at the moment though.
>
>
> On 21 Jan 2015, at 15:41, Mike Cooper <mike at coopersurf.fsnet.co.uk> wrote:
>
> Really like the album a lot but always feel something is not quite right
> with it – not sure if it is the production or the band but feel it could be
> even better.
>
> *From:* Gathering [mailto:gathering-bounces at misera.net
> <gathering-bounces at misera.net>] *On Behalf Of *fatpotanga
> *Sent:* 21 January 2015 13:32
> *To:* The Gathering ((the band!))
> *Subject:* [kj] eagulls
>
> … don’t half remind me of killing joke.
> vocals could be off Pssyche and I wonder where oh where the inspiration
> for the riff to Tough Luck came from?
> it must be one of the most used/adapted/cribbed riffs in history!
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVcGkU2b5Ak
>
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