Alt-J
 

I really like these guys, I've discovered them through checking out the set list of an indie festival I'm going to. From Wiki:

∆ (pronounced Alt-J) are a British alternative indie pop quartet, formed in 2007. Their debut album An Awesome Wave was released in May 2012 in Europe[2] and September 2012 in the United States, eventually winning the 2012 Mercury Prize.

Their debut album drew on multiple musical genres and sensibilities (folk, rock bass, catchy pop, hip-hop beats, trip-hop atmosphere, indie-rock quirkiness, electronic heavy synth riffs), wedding them to intimately personal, sometimes confessional lyrics, peppered with film and literary references including allusions to The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Luc Besson's Léon: The Professional and Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are.[7]

They get a lot of hate, but I quite liked An Awesome Wave.

Why is that they get hate?

They are an indie rock band who are getting pretty big. Normal to see them get a little hate. Despite not being all that "awesome", I think they are decent.

I'm glad to hear you like them. I can't stand people being pretentious about bands because they become 'popular'.

I didn't mind An Awesome Wave, but I haven't exactly been rushing to get it ever since I reformated my computer. It had some really good songs and was a nice breath of fresh air from all the death metal I was listening to at the time, but I think their next album will really be the decider if this is a genuinely great band, or another band that's fallen into the unfortunate realm of hype.

An Awesome Wave is the most misleading title of any album this year.
There is nothing 'awesome' about it, it's just a painfully mediocre record trying to profoundly pretend to be better than it is.
No surprise to me the Mercury Prize was bestowed upon it since that is the case.

Well, on the contrary, I think that alt-J actually make very stand-out and edgy music, and tracks such as "Bloodflood" and "Breezeblocks" are really clever and shimmer with quality.

I'm seeing them live in January in Alexandra Palace, London. Hoping they're good on stage. God, the crowd's going to be full of hipsters.

It's not in the least bit edgy.

A bit over-hyped, but I think An Awesome Wave is pretty solid. "Tessellate" is a cool track.

I need to this download this already

You so need to. :)

I've never heard a single song from this band. So it'll be nice to hear their album

Thanks so much for sharing this. I have never heard of these guys either. I have listened to "Breezeblocks" on the regular since last week. About 4 songs off of Awesome Wave have been in rotation, as well.

Anytime, let me know if you want me to recommend more Indie. :)

That would be great. To quote a friend, anything that sounds like TV on the Radio and Modest Mouse met and had a baby like Alt-J does would be awesome.

Wild Beasts, whom I've listened to, was a recommendation based on Alt-J, but I can't seem to get into them as easily as I did this.

Ok I will go away and come back with some goodies! If anyone wants me to link them the Alt-J album let me know.

I saw them live in Tulsa a month or so ago. It blew me away. I met the drummer, Thom, after the show and he was really appreciative of what the fans have done for the band.

They put on a perfect show though.

The best track on the album is Taro.

Not sure on what to think about An Awesome Wave yet. It's different, definitely.

Any favourite tracks so far? Or are you not really feeling it?

Wow, didn't actually think I'd have this album on repeat. It's a gem, definitely.

I really like Fitzpleasure, apart from the singles. It shows that they worked on the songs for years...maybe they would need a really big hit song but I'll come back to the album anyway, I'm sure.

That's great I'm really pleased that you are enjoying it!

Why would they need s big hit for you to be more interested. That's a really weird thing to say.

Favorite track? Tesselate for sure. I love the cool, swag feeling of it.

Haven't heard of them until just now. All I can say is that the singer has one of the most annoying and retarded sounding voices I've ever heard. Dunno if I can get past that, or the fact that I'm not hearing anything exciting or refreshing at all.

Not for me, but I think a hit gives you an even bigger exposure. Outside people who follow regularly the music scene they're hardly known, and it's a shame.
(That's probably because I live in a country with no music culture so maybe it's different in UK or USA)

I worked my way around his voice, I like it now.

I could see how it would be annoying but honestly it flows in such a way that is quite delicious.

I discovered them on the local indie station a month or so ago, with the song "Something Good". I made a note and checked out the album, I was impressed from the get-go. The vocals can take a bit of getting used to, but I liked them right away. Someone recently said he sounded like Adam Sandler and unfortunately I'm reminded of him each time I listen to the album now. Sorry. Anyway I'm picky about vocals, but sometimes it's the weird ones that click.

^ :laughing:

Adam Sandler is such a silly.

I was thinking today that Fitzpleasure is my favourite track, then tesselate, and of course Breezeblocks. I have listened to it on repeat and am impressed with the variety of his vocals and feel there is a distinct love theme throughout the album.

This is my exact problem with Neil Young.

I still haven't listened to much Neil Young...just the well-known songs really. Except for Buffalo Springfield, which I've liked so far.

These are my favorites so far, as well. I also really enjoy "Dissolve Me" and "Something Good".

Love these guys, heard Breezeblocks yesterday and had to get the whole album. This is MY cuppa tea! lol

Lol its funny you saying that with a ganster rapper as an avatar. Where in nz are you from?

I thought it was Chris Tucker from Friday.

Really? Well I apologize.

Yup!

Ya, I'm actually more into my old skool underground hip-hop than anything else, but I'm always keen on new music whatever it is.

I'm in Auckland bruh. Wbu?

I don't believe you could've put it any better. Very unique and very stylish, awesome band.