Before issuing their debut, The Back Room, in August 2005, Editors were immediately compared to the dark, brooding sounds of Interpol as well as the post-punk brashness of Echo & the Bunnymen. Singles such as "Blood" and "Bullets" quickly put Editors in the elite crowd of those to watch that year. The band -- Tom Smith (vocals/guitar), Chris Urbanowicz (guitar), Russell Leetch (bass), and Ed Lay (drums) -- compose a tight ock sound that's both raw and defined, particularly on album opener "Lights." Editors are an anxious, frantic, and passionate group, and the album is done with taste from the start. Smith is vocally passionate without being too steely, unlike Interpol frontman Paul Banks, as he exclaims, "I've got a million things to say," while his bandmates add to the song's rushing intensity. From there, the blistering "Munich" and the more luxurious, danceable "Blood" are the standout moments of this 11-song set. "Munich" is one of The Back Room's especially stylish numbers, thanks to the matching guitar work of both Smith and Urbanowicz. The surging storm that is "Bullets" is further proof that from the first note, The Back Room lunges at you with a dynamic that's fierce, wiry, and slightly fashionable. Alternative rock hasn't seen anything like this since the release of Turn on the Bright Lights.
Editors (+ Hot Hot Heat, Louis XIV)(The Warfield, San Francisco CA, 02/08/2008)I was happy to get another chance to see Editors at an indoors venue (I was in Europe at the time of their show at The Fillmore last fall), despite the fact that The Warfield doesn't have terribly good acoustics. After rushing to San Francisco from a three-hour faculty meeting (argh), I manage to arrive just in time ...
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About time I introduced some home town talent.http://mog.com/doombillyintroduced me to this great site full of classic Indie videos from the past and present. Editors were ofcourse on there which reminded me to put my favourite song "Blood" on the mixtape. Thanks DoombillyThe site is...http://www.e-work.ro/indierock/indie.phpMix tape.1 - Brakes - Cease Or Desist2 - Biffy Clyro - My Recovery Inj...
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Gene + Interpol + shimmery rage. If you haven't heard the Editors yet, click here.
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I think one of my favorite albums last year was The Back Room by the Editors. Bad news=we have to wait a bit for a new album. Good news=on 14 November they released a remix EP that has some great reworkings on it.track listing:1. Camera (Sebastian Remix)2. Munich (Ghislain Porier Remix)3. All Sparks (Prince Language Remix)4. Blood (P Nice Remix)mp3 shoeboxEditors~All Sparks Phones re-mixthis ...
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I'm telling everyone out there right now that if they haven't picked up this new Editors album that they should. Guaranteed to enhance your calm at least 3 fold. Recommended dosage for maximum calm: 1 Editors album and 3 bowls, money back if your worst day ever doesn't go fleeting from you as your ears are pounded with the sweet sweet voice of Tom Smith.
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Took a trip to my library on Sunday and picked up some albums to listen to. I got:Audion - SuckfishCassius - 15 AgainClientele - God save the ClienteleDeerhunter - CryptogramsEditors - The Back RoomI've only listened to the Audion album to completetion so far. It's a really great album. I skimmed through the Deerhunter and liked what I heard. Not so sure about that Cassius album yet. I've ...
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Ok so I was editing shots of the EDITORS' performance when they were in NY a few weeks ago, and couldn't help but notice Tom Smith's incredible flexibility and grace. It's not the first time I was reminded how graceful rock can be. Sure there's those oh-so-popular huge collectives, where half the act is literally bounding, prancing, and pirouetting across the stage...so it wouldn't a large 'lea...
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So here's the thing... my favorite album of 2007 isn't from 2007. I was a late bloomer to the *Editors*... I didn't have cool siblings til joinin MOG this year. Siblings that hooked me up & got me hardcore into the Editors, *BIG PROPS to Anna & Dale* !!! & sure, An End Has a Start is a feckin brilliant album on the whole. But the album that I played repeatedly for days & days & rarely put d...
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That's how I feel about this songDear Editors,Come to Ohio soon.Sincerely Blair
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Editors (+ Hot Hot Heat, Louis XIV)(The Warfield, San Francisco CA, 02/08/2008)I was happy to get another chance to see Editors at an indoors venue (I was in Europe at the time of their show at The Fillmore last fall), despite the fact that The Warfield doesn't have terribly good acoustics. After rushing to San Francisco from a three-hour faculty meeting (argh), I manage to arrive just in time ...
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"Nothing to be scared of My dreams they keep a hold of me My guide when I can't see...I'm sure you're passing the test I wish you all the best..."I heard Distance today and it sounded divine.
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Sorry for the length, but this is I think an interesting matter that needs to be carefully put into words and arguments.Yesterday I saw Editors. Normally I would do a review on it, maybe recount my personal venture with late trains and stuff. But there is something more pressing I want to address.You know, I love that band. That voice, those great tracks; they are wonderful. Especially live Edi...
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About time I introduced some home town talent.http://mog.com/doombillyintroduced me to this great site full of classic Indie videos from the past and present. Editors were ofcourse on there which reminded me to put my favourite song "Blood" on the mixtape. Thanks DoombillyThe site is...http://www.e-work.ro/indierock/indie.phpMix tape.1 - Brakes - Cease Or Desist2 - Biffy Clyro - My Recovery Inj...
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Once again, late with my song of the day. But instead of saying screw it (which I seriously considered) I am here in the last hours of Sunday with:I discovered Editors when Munich was the free song of the week on iTunes back in March 2006. Say what you want about iTunes, I like free stuff and the free songs usually don't suck. (Crap for free is still crap. Copyright Hello_Mimi.) Editors ar...
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I think one of my favorite albums last year was The Back Room by the Editors. Bad news=we have to wait a bit for a new album. Good news=on 14 November they released a remix EP that has some great reworkings on it.track listing:1. Camera (Sebastian Remix)2. Munich (Ghislain Porier Remix)3. All Sparks (Prince Language Remix)4. Blood (P Nice Remix)mp3 shoeboxEditors~All Sparks Phones re-mixthis ...
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I'm telling everyone out there right now that if they haven't picked up this new Editors album that they should. Guaranteed to enhance your calm at least 3 fold. Recommended dosage for maximum calm: 1 Editors album and 3 bowls, money back if your worst day ever doesn't go fleeting from you as your ears are pounded with the sweet sweet voice of Tom Smith.
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Gene + Interpol + shimmery rage. If you haven't heard the Editors yet, click here.
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At first I was like "Damn, do we really need another Interpol?" By track three I was like "Yeah, OK, I guess we do."
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| 1 Lights |
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| 2 Munich |
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| 3 Blood |
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| 4 Fall |
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| 6 Camera |
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| 7 Fingers in the Factories |
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| 8 Bullets |
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| 9 Someone Says |
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| 10 Open Your Arms |
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| 11 Distance |
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