Cranes (albums, The Cure, member, title, volume)

jackhammer · 12-02-2008, 02:17 PM

Now I am finally getting their back catalogue, it's time to introduce a great band from the 90's: Cranes. Led by Alison Shaw's almost childlike vocal phrasing. They played a hybrid dream pop/ avant garde shoegaze type of thing. Just check the vid's and enjoy.

Star Blood:

Tomorrow's Tears:

Bulldog · 12-02-2008, 03:13 PM

Very bizarre-sounding stuff - I like it. I was about to point out the Einsturzende Neubauten link before that video did as well.

Worth checking out in my books. Any albums you'd recommend?

jackhammer · 12-02-2008, 03:19 PM

Wings Of Joy is by far my favourite but Forever is damn good too.

Bulldog · 12-02-2008, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

Wings Of Joy is by far my favourite but Forever is damn good too.

Coolness. I'll post back in a few days with some opinions

Bulldog · 12-04-2008, 02:07 PM

Been listening to Wings Of Joy a few times. Very dark, sinister stuff, I liked it. In most places anyway. Tomorrow's Tears is probably my favourite on itat the moment, but I can see that changing - it's a very strong body of work. Basically, the album gets my official stamp of approval - cheers for the heads-up Jackhammer

dac · 12-04-2008, 02:19 PM

I've only listened to their self titled album and it is fantastic. The more you listen the more you appreciate her voice. If I get the time, I fully intend to delve deeper into this band.

MURDER JUNKIE · 12-04-2008, 11:50 PM

I saw them open for the Cure on the Wish tour, all I can remember is that their drums actually shook my ribcage

~~Farfisa~~ · 12-05-2008, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by MURDER JUNKIE

all I can remember is that their drums actually shook my ribcage

After seeing this, I would be suprised if their drums didn't shake your ribcage.

jackhammer · 12-05-2008, 02:06 PM

They remind of the Cocteau Twins with the volume turned up. Starblood was the very first track I heard from them on the John Peel show and I was instantly hooked.

Sneer · 07-14-2010, 03:54 PM

Forever is fucking great. Like the Cocteau Twins but heavier and more sinsister. I love her voice coupled with the jagged, angular, hammer horror guitar/piano work, so good. Wings of Joy is next on my list.

12-02-2008, 02:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Cranes Now I am finally getting their back catalogue, it's time to introduce a great band from the 90's: Cranes. Led by Alison Shaw's almost childlike vocal phrasing. They played a hybrid dream pop/ avant garde shoegaze type of thing. Just check the vid's and enjoy. Star Blood: Tomorrow's Tears: __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

12-02-2008, 03:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Wings Of Joy is by far my favourite but Forever is damn good too. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

12-04-2008, 02:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
dac MB's Biggest Fanboy Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land Posts: 2,852	I've only listened to their self titled album and it is fantastic. The more you listen the more you appreciate her voice. If I get the time, I fully intend to delve deeper into this band. __________________

12-05-2008, 02:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	They remind of the Cocteau Twins with the volume turned up. Starblood was the very first track I heard from them on the John Peel show and I was instantly hooked. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

07-14-2010, 03:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,430	Forever is fucking great. Like the Cocteau Twins but heavier and more sinsister. I love her voice coupled with the jagged, angular, hammer horror guitar/piano work, so good. Wings of Joy is next on my list. __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show

12-02-2008, 03:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	Very bizarre-sounding stuff - I like it. I was about to point out the Einsturzende Neubauten link before that video did as well. Worth checking out in my books. Any albums you'd recommend?

12-04-2008, 02:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	Been listening to Wings Of Joy a few times. Very dark, sinister stuff, I liked it. In most places anyway. Tomorrow's Tears is probably my favourite on itat the moment, but I can see that changing - it's a very strong body of work. Basically, the album gets my official stamp of approval - cheers for the heads-up Jackhammer

12-04-2008, 11:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
MURDER JUNKIE The Wetter The Better!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SH1TTY London Ontario Canada Posts: 2,504	I saw them open for the Cure on the Wish tour, all I can remember is that their drums actually shook my ribcage