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EMCD at work - Ambulance LTD

Posted over 2 years ago
*Heavy Lifting*Ambulance LTD are another band, out of the New York area, that was snapped up in the wake of Interpol's massive success. After a short homonymous EP in 2003, they released their full-length album, simply titled LP, in April 2004.Their sound is suggestive of older shoegaze bands like Ride or Pale Saints, but Ambulance LTD has something special those bands lacked: a dynamic frontman with a gorgeous voice. Marcus Congleton's vocals earn him a prominent place in the mix, as evidenced in this video:*Stay Where You Are*Anyway, they released the New English EP late last year, and it was OK, but here's my question: Why is it a sign of maturity when bands, like Ambulance LTD and BRMC, step away from the shoegaze sound into something more organic? You had a good sound; PEOPLE LIKED IT! WHY CHANGE?OK, rant over. Check out LP, it's worth the investment.
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  1. kristiana
    kristiana says Sounds decent. What do you mean by "organic"? I guess because some musicians aren't playing what they think others want, but what THEY want/need to be playing at any given time (whether these guys fall into this category I wouldn't know). :)
    Permalink posted 04/02/2007
  2. Rawkkiddoh
    Rawkkiddoh says Congrats Dale, this post just made my mog page under the EMCD posts
    Permalink posted 04/02/2007
  3. Dale
    Dale says K, by "organic", usually music critics mean "less effects". I guess I'd best review yr home page, huh Kev?
    Permalink posted 04/02/2007
  4. kristiana
    kristiana says Oh, ok. How strange. I guess that's an example of why I avoid music critics!
    Permalink posted 04/02/2007
  5. tybees
    tybees says Yup, great stuff Dale. I had downloaded this a long time ago on your word but never paid it much attention. Until one day a few weeks ago I fell asleep on my couch and woke up to "Sugar Pill" playing. I thought to myself "what's this? It's incredible", and the rest is history.
    Permalink posted 04/02/2007
  6. lucyintheskies
    lucyintheskies says i love brmc & this is a first listen for me to ambulance ltd. thank you for the introduction. now i need to add them to my collection. lucy.
    Permalink posted 04/02/2007
  7. Jammy Jeff
    Jammy Jeff says The late John Peel used to play these a fair amount. I've never quite worked out why they weren't much bigger. BTW agree with your view on BRMC, but apparently their new album is back to basics again. I haven't heard it yet, but I'm told it's excellent.
    Permalink posted 04/02/2007
  8. Dale
    Dale says Yeah, it is. hehehehe
    Permalink posted 04/02/2007
  9. Augusts1
    Augusts1 says This group sounds good, reminds me of MBV on the 1st vid but w/intelligible vocals/lyrics. They sound like Interpol on the 2nd vid. Interesting, not heard of them.
    Permalink posted 04/02/2007
  10. Dale
    Dale says Yay, August has justified my continued existence.
    Permalink posted 04/02/2007
  11. Augusts1
    Augusts1 says I hope that's not all it takes Dale, lmao!
    Permalink posted 04/02/2007
  12. mktackabery
    mktackabery says I hate you Dale. Got any more?
    Permalink posted 04/02/2007
  13. Dale
    Dale says You bet I do, but the next one'll cost ya. ;)
    Permalink posted 04/02/2007
  14. chucky
    chucky says aaaand....I'm safe. :P (Why does that give me joy? haha.)
    Permalink posted 04/02/2007
  15. Dale
    Dale says It gives you joy because you're glad you're not in Michelle's shoes right now, jonesing for the next hit. This time.
    Permalink posted 04/02/2007
  16. chucky
    chucky says This time....oh! .... I'll get you and your little doggie too!
    Permalink posted 04/02/2007
  17. Dale
    Dale says Ahem ... I quote from last Friday's Snowden post: "oh no. ::hanging my head::... fine, it’s on the list. sigh. ;)" Kinda says it all, huh?
    Permalink posted 04/02/2007
  18. chucky
    chucky says You *do* know that I *will* get you someday right? You know? Just checkin'. Haha.
    Permalink posted 04/02/2007
  19. Dale
    Dale says I *do* know that you *will* keep telling me that until it happens. Bring it on. muwahahahahaha
    Permalink posted 04/02/2007
  20. chucky
    chucky says grumble...
    Permalink posted 04/02/2007
  21. mktackabery
    mktackabery says and thus, we see where the EVIL in EMCD comes from.
    Permalink posted 04/03/2007
  22. chucky
    chucky says tell it sister. :P
    Permalink posted 04/03/2007
  23. Dale
    Dale says Mplah mplah mplah, I can't hear you for the sweet tunes.
    Permalink posted 04/03/2007
  24. chucky
    chucky says What does mplah mplah mplah sound like? Because it can't sound like M-plah. That doesn't make any sense. (Notice how I'm ignoring your taunts? heh.)
    Permalink posted 04/03/2007
  25. Dale
    Dale says It sounds exactly like the English blah blah blah.
    Permalink posted 04/03/2007
  26. chucky
    chucky says If blah blah blah is english then what is mplah mplah mplah? Muppet?
    Permalink posted 04/04/2007
  27. Dale
    Dale says Greek, silly. :D
    Permalink posted 04/04/2007
  28. chucky
    chucky says That would have been my second guess...heh. ;)
    Permalink posted 04/04/2007
  29. Rawkkiddoh
    Rawkkiddoh says Speaking of widgets, you might want to add this one to my name. I have ordered this album.
    Permalink posted 05/01/2007
  30. chucky
    chucky says Now I positively know you are stalking me. This thread is a month old. If you're going that route you have a long night ahead of you because I am a famous thread killer. Hahahha....
    Permalink posted 05/01/2007
  31. Dale
    Dale says I would, but I like putting in one MOGger per band, and I already got lucyintheskies enough that she has posted about them. Don't worry, Cabaret Voltaire is alllll yours.
    Permalink posted 05/01/2007
  32. Lizziegreeneyes
    Lizziegreeneyes says You're dreadful-ly good at this EMCD thing Dale... abosolutely fantabulous !!!
    Permalink posted 08/01/2007
  33. Dale
    Dale says Aww, thanks Lizzie. But I must ask, why are you reading my ancient posts?
    Permalink posted 08/01/2007
  34. Lizziegreeneyes
    Lizziegreeneyes says I snuck in through an EMCD link on Kev's page... was over there to send him a note... this bridge collapse is all I can think about - aside from the great music I am finding as well... not stalking you - promise... :)
    Permalink posted 08/01/2007

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