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JUST GOT TURNED ON TO ROBIN BLACK & THE I.R.S WITH THE PLANET FAME ALBUM . IS THIS THE ONLY ONE THEY GOT OUT ? ..ANY EP'S .. DEMO'S ? HAVE HEARD THAT ON THE STEEVI TIGERTAILZ TOUR ... ROBIN BLACK HAS OUTDONE THEM . ANYONE SEEN THE TOUR TO BACK THIS UP ?
[B]<font size=2 color=crimson>For the life of me I can't understand what the big deal is with Robin Black...they are a club act here in Canada and everyone I've talked to thatz seen them have said they are no biggie.....They're playing here nearby in a small club this coming Saturday...I'll go see for myself and see if I can eat my own words...
Robin Black is awesome!!!
Best band that I know of these days.
Tyger...I have 2 live shows on cdr...if ya want copies...Pretty much the Planet Fame tour.
Robin used to be in Ballroom Zombies. I have 2 1/2 demos by them. They also released a rare full length cd titled JoJo.
Two members of the IRS were in Conscience Pilate along with Neil Leyton. They released an EP and two full length cds. The EP (Living In A Movie Scene) is available on the full length Movie Scene Street.
All I've heard by any of the above is pretty sweet stuff.
btw, check out Robin's site. I know they used to have full concerts up there for download.
I saw Robin Black about a dozen times in all last year, on their three trips to the UK. They live up to expectations but I dunno if the 2nd album can top Planet:Fame. Awesome live performance, but that many times gets a bit samey, lol.
Saw them numerous times with Pretty Boy Floyd, Danger Danger, Steevi's Tigertailz and headlining their own shows.
http://www.robinblackrocks.com
<font color="#0099FF"><font size="1">[ July 18, 2004 11:44 PM: Message edited by: Stacey. ]</font></font>
<font color="#0099FF" size="1">[ July 18, 2004 11:45 PM: Message edited by: Stacey. ]</font>
Love the Robin Black stuff here. Also I loved that Ballroom Zombies demo that i need to dig out and play again... i've had it yearz! The demo with Impotent Fantasies, Rabid Latex Girl and one other song i think was called `When You Want It` or something...(Btw..anyone have a good quality recording of this Ballroom Zombies demo??? My copy suckz!!).
<font size="3" face="Arial">Ahem. Dan. Paging Dan.Quote:
Btw..anyone have a good quality recording of this Ballroom Zombies demo??? My copy suckz!!).
<font color="#0099FF" size="1">[ July 19, 2004 03:06 AM: Message edited by: Cotton Candy Lover ]</font>
Btw, Andii, I think it's called Rubber and Latex Girl. [img]wink.gif[/img]
Oh really? The dumbfuck that i traded with yearz ago back in `94 that sent me the demo listed it up az `Rabid Latex Girl` lol!
<font color="#0099FF" size="1">[ July 19, 2004 03:17 AM: Message edited by: Andii Vamp ]</font>
DEFINITELY soundz also like he'z singing `Rabid Latex Girl`.
I always thought they were pretty cool!
Saw them on tour a couple of times and definately a good live band (and yes they did et Tigertailz for breakfast! haha)
Like Stacey kinda said, they are a bit of a "one-trick-pony" but they do it well!
Big difference sound-wise between the record and live too. Was amazed that it was actually a guy singing on the record!
So I have held off on them for all these years now. Just something about them never floated my boat. Maybe it was the wacky rabid fan following that is out there for them. That type of shit always turns me off. Odd I am a fan of Marillion then, but I found them before I found out about the wacky fanbase that scares the shit out of me.
But I digress.
So last night I decided to start checking 'em out. Yeah, pretty friggin' cool stuff, but a bit odd also. On first listen I was blown away. On second listen, I wasn't too sure of they were the same songs all of a sudden! LOL!!! Still cool songs, but on second spin they weren't holding the "OH WOW!!!" factor for me anymore.
I should have the full "Planet Fame" by the time I get home...ahem...so I will check it out on better surroundings then. But it was weird how different it seemed just after two spins, so if they are "hit or miss" live, I can fully understand how some would love 'em or hate 'em.
<font color="#0099FF" size="1">[ July 19, 2004 10:48 AM: Message edited by: Carl I. ]</font>
I didn't get to see them live over here so can't really comment on the live aspect, although i do have a couple of Live cassettez here by them with good quality. I thought they sounded pretty fucking tight live, a little heavier than the CD though, but good nonetheless.
I've heard (read) that at some shows, he sounds like a totally different vocalist, I think. Never seen 'em live, so I can't comment. But those that do dislike Robin, seem to dislike them on account of live shows.
To be honest, he soundz the same to me live az the CD.
Yeah, I also got a few live tracks last night, and he sounds the same. It sounds like the drummer only has a snare, but the voice is the same still.
Definitely heavier live. Can't fault them for the energy and effort they put into the live show, but last year they were virtual residents over here. Played too much, so by their third trip of the year, in December (the Tigertailz stint), catching one show was enuff.
I guess the idea was to get as much exposure as possible, but it was the same fans turning up at every show. The only thing that changed was the bassist and drummer, lol.
Whatever.....
Believe me when I say it... watch this space on the new Robin Black CD, true, it may be a touch more mainstream, but it's gonna knock the socks off Planet: Fame
and... IMO, RB & the IRS 'are' a 'Live' band, much much much better 'Live'
[B]<font size=2 color=crimson>...and as previously stated I've heard quite the contrary...just to show the difference,they didn't print presale tickets for this upcoming RB show (which is commonly done for bigger acts)..itz just a cover at the door..I sincerely hope I'm entertained and I will give my opinion..and of course only my opinion counts <img src="http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/icons/icon12.gif"
I'll tell ya this, I've been hoping to dislike this damn "Planet Fame", but the fucker keeps growing on me. I'm not so sure what they are like live, but there are many things about it that I would say are going to be right up your alley Markii! It might be a little bit more "modern Glam", ala LA style, then you like, but I have a feeling there will be enough there to win you over. Like I said, I can't comment on the live show, but if it is in league with the album, and some here say it is better, then you will be a happy Maybelline Kid! Quite a bit of Cheap Trick going on at times with them, I have been picking up. The song "More Effeminent Than You", from what I know of you, seems like it will be your type of song.
[B]<font size=2 color=crimson>I'm not too sure if I'm ready for anything up my alley <img src="http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/icons/icon19.gif"
*fnar, fnar, fnar* LOL!!! I think I get what ya mean, which just further proves that I think you would find them to your liking. But don't expect pure 70's, expect 70's modernized to an 80's hairband mixed with modern styles. Phew, tough to explain, but if an anti-Sunset Strip guy like me can like them, I think that there is a chance you will also. [img]biggrin.gif[/img]
I frigging love that Planet Fame album and it iz constantly in rotation here. I like Carl'z description though. It iz sorta retro brought into the year 2000...umm...sort of, like Carl said, hard to explain lol!
[B]<font size=2 color=crimson>Okay...I'll put my favourite pair of listening ears on...<img src="http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/icons/icon12.gif"
I have the Fame CD, the star-single, and their DVD. Regarding the CD, I do prefer the live tracks.
Whatever happened to their supposed cover of "Hellraiser"?
Agreed with Andii...
I have two live cds and he sounds the same!
If they are insinuating that it's a different vocalist on CD?...who brought this up?...was it the same person that said Penny Lane didn't play their instruments and what was on the demos was someone else...and the Penny Lane guys were just there for image?...haha I remember that post on here..and I laughed my ass off...After I saw tons of photos from Billy Gash of Penny Lane playing live...and to top that off, my girlfriend lived in New York about that time and went to their shows a few times.
<font color="#0099FF" size="1">[ July 20, 2004 03:00 PM: Message edited by: A Katt Named Raggz ]</font>
Robin Black....HHHMMMMMMM.......
seen em live,have the disc,A good band they use to have a great show a few years back,seen em recently,I hope it was just a few boring shows and they are gonna bring back the excitement...Canadian which is cool for me,Im a little pissed that I wasted my time and energy the last few shows to go see em.Ill go again but if it dont pick up thats it!!!!
The Hellraiser single was made. I drove from Chicago to London (ONT) last summer to see them and they were selling it there. It's a great cover. I don't know if it was ever sold anywhere besides their shows though. That was the only time I've seen them live and even though it was a very small stage, they blew me away. Definitely one of my favorite bands. It does seem that their live show is more toned down than it used to be though from what I've heard and seen on the DVD.
As Xiola said, Hellraiser has been on sale at the shows as a single, and is supposedly included on the forthcoming 2nd album.
[B]<font size=2 color=crimson>Geez Xiola, you must have been to my home base "Call the Office" in London Ontario to see them..I probably considered goin to that show but I'm about 10 miles from there and the feeling musta went away...See Carl, if Xiola can do it you can too LoL..I play there the following Friday 30th after Robin Black is there (24th) <img src="http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/icons/icon12.gif"
Well, in the next year I hope to get into Detroit. Hell man, how far are you from the U.P. of Michigan? Talking about a town called Iron Wood. I'll be there about this time next year for sure, for my sister-in-laws wedding. I am sure I will be there for about a week, and will definitley bust ass to hook up with you if you aren't that far from there!
[B]<font size=2 color=crimson>I'm about 2 hours from the Detroit border and about one hour from Port Huron..let's make it a date http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/icons/icon12.gif<img src="http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/icons/icon17.gif"
"I should book you guys for the reception"
[B]<font size=2 color=crimson> I'm sure that would be a memorable time for the guests.. LoL
Yep it was Call The Office. DAMN! They are playing this weekend? Ugh, I've been waiting for them to go back there but this is a little short notice. Hmmm...
[B]<font size=2 color=crimson>Yep this Saturday..Here's the show listings link for CTO>> Call the Office</p>
Hmmm, find a place to live or Robin? Robin or find a place to live?
Once I know the actual dates and such, I will let you know for sure! Hopefully there will be some 63 shows going on. I should book you guys for the reception! LOL!
Ahhh, you are a few million miles from Ironwood, I see. But I will let you know for sure when I go to Detriot, and we can hit a half-way spot for sure. Wow, geography was never a strong suit for me, but that is crazy as to how Michigan works out! LOL!
[B]<font size=2 color=crimson>Review is short and sweet...Robin Black is one of the most mediocre bands I've paid to see...Limited vocals...so so guitars...yawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwn...time for bed..