new califone album...opinions?

The first two tracks are some of my favorites on the record.

I'm a big fan of secret weapon Brian Deck - he's a fantastic sound sorcerer.

they aren't underrated, critics love them. they just are publicly loved all that much for whatever reason

Both are top 5 of year for me, but equally great if you ask me. I didn't even know they toured with heavy weights Modest Mouse, now I'm even more confused

All My Friends Are Funeral Singers sounds like a step up from their previous albums. However, my opinion of Califone hasn't changed for the better. Since there isn't really many hard/bopping beats, riffs, or jams I end up getting bored. This poses a question to me: if I get bored from Califone why don't I get bored from other loungey music that I like? I will have to update this post when I think of a reason.

The instrumentation is pretty great on the new album. My favorite song from first listen is Krill.

I was listening to Red Red Meat in the car last night. I particularly remember driving home with 'Lather' on and it was awesome.

I made it through the first 3-4 songs on the new one (you're right -- the instrumentation is gorgeous) but then ended up putting on the new Raekwon/Ghostface joint instead. I think Califone are best had in small doses, perhaps?

Or maybe the albums just take a lot of time/patience to sink in.

My favorite thing of theirs is the compilation CD of their first two EPs.

Califone fucking rule and fuiud

xp most of the songs on those eps were on the unreleased red red meat & tim rutili demos I found on slsk

At first I would get annoyed at Califone's noodling. Like they were just kind of bored themselves. I got over that though and now I love the atmosphere they create on their albums.

I'm liking this more. It does take additional listening. There is definitely many non-boring moments on this album even if it's just a really good psychedelic trance or exceptionally cozy outdoorsy loungy feeling.

Paste Magazine gave it a 85.

I'm actually loving some songs on this album now. LOVING

"bells break arms" is glorious, reminds me a little of bunny gets paid

Love this band. They sound so very grounded, so of the earth and its forms (and sounds), and at the same time very fleeting and hard to firmly hold on to. Physical in an abstract way, if that makes any sense at all?

The Loftus-record, i.e. the collarboration with Rex, just got rereleased by the way.

Ahhh, "Bells Break Arms" is really lovely! I got an "Another Green World"-feel from the drones. Looking forward to this.

this sounds good

the horns in "we are a payphone" are killing me

Noone seems to give a shit about Califone around here. Makes me sad. The new one sounds very good.

I like it a lot, too. "Magdalene" is so, so great. It's sorta weird that Califone doesn't get the respect they deserve. I mean, they were like Yankee Hotel Foxtrot: The Band before Yankee Hotel Foxtrot existed.

OTMFM

i was looking fwd to going to see these guys tomorrow but i have to get up xtra early the next day so prob not making the show :\

I'd love to see them. They're rarely in Europe, never in Scandinavia, I think. I'll have to go abroad to see them, I guess.

this album is mad cool

I'd love to see them. They're rarely in Europe, never in Scandinavia, I think. I'll have to go abroad to see them, I guess.

― Mule, Monday, September 16, 2013

Your wish has been granted.

I haven't seen them play since 2006 so am looking forward to the London show.

Califone UK/EU tour dates:

09/11/13 : Pilot Club – Prague (CZ)
10/11/13 : Urban Spree Galerie – Berlin (D
12/11/13 : Pustervik – Gothenburg (S)
13/11/13 : Debaser – Stockholm (S)
14/11/13 : Folken – Stavanger (N)
18/11/13 : The Cluny – Newcastle (UK)
19/11/13 : Roadhouse – Manchester (UK)
20/11/13 : Belgrave Music Hall – Leeds (UK)
21/11/13 : Whelan’s – Dublin (EIR)
22/11/13 : Taylor Johns – Coventry (UK)
23/11/13 : Audioscope festival – Oxford (UK)
25/11/13 : Lexington – London (UK)
26/11/13 : St. Bonaventures – Bristol (UK)
27/11/13 : Musicbunker – Aachen (D)
30/11/13 : King Georg – Köln (D)
01/12/13 : Club Manufaktur – Schorndorf (D)
02/12/13 : Palace – St Gallen (CH)
03/12/13 : Exil Club – Zurich (CH)
04/12/13 : Tender Club – Firenze (I)
05/12/13 : Locomotiv – Bologna (I)

Ha! This is great! I live in Oslo, though, and wonder why the hell they're going to Stavanger of all places. Might go Gothenburg, however.

New album sounding very good and even a little bit...fun?

https://www.stereogum.com/2069877/califone-echo-mine/music/album-stream/

didn't know they were still around. have to check that.

ive always loved their production and this is no different.

think this is my favorite song ive heard this year so far
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAbamBQAjik

new album is indeed really good

Wow, thanks for the heads up. For some reason I thought they were kind of on hiatus (at the least), because they either all lived in different places or simply couldn't afford to keep the band a going concern. Maybe both?

I love these lads they are properly Blue

Red Red Meat were really good back in the day as well, fucking hell Carpet of Horses what a tune.

the new album is ace, i had totally forgotten about them...

New singles sound pretty good, in particular ox-eye. Looking forward to the new album.