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they are just that good, I've uploaded 2 of their songs.
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Rogue Wave
Descended Like Vultures
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AMG Review of Descended Like Vultures
Tim Sendra
All Music GuideRogue Wave's second album is at its heart no great departure from their first. Like Out of the Shadow, Descended Like Vultures is indie rock through and through. There isn't a moment that doesn't feel influenced, borrowed, or previously released by Death Cab, Elliott Smith, Yo La Tengo, Lou Barlow, and so on. Luckily there also isn't a moment that's not tuneful, exciting, or ingratiating; it's second-hand but runs just like new. Indeed, sweet vocal harmonies, melodies that hook you instantly, and arrangements that envelop you in their gooey goodness are still the backbone of the Rogue Wave sound. And again there is a nice mix of rockers ("10:1," "Publish My Love"), mellow and intimate acoustic allads ("California," "Temporary"), and moody pop tunes ("Catform," "Are You on My Side"). This time out Zach Rogue is joined by a full band, though it's mainly Pat Spurgeon who plays jack of all by providing able backing on drums, guitars, keys, bass, and autoharp. This reliance on other people doesn't tamper with the winning formula much, though the production does. Unlike the first album, which had a homey, lo-fi energy, this one feels shiny and professional like it was cut by real musicians doing it for real in a real studio. The guitars are thick and layered, the drums upfront and loud, the lead vocals very lush and reverbed. It gives the album's big allads like the opening "Bird on a Wire" or the ebbing-and-flowing "You" a naturally epic feel that other bands have to try way too hard to achieve. Unfortunately, on the rest of the record it adds an extra layer of studio realness that takes away most of the intimate charm the group had so much of previously. With Descended Like Vultures, Rogue Wave have become just another indie rock band, one that has delivered a strong album without a weak song on it, but a real band just the same. Hopefully, the people who fell in love with the first album will stick with Rogue Wave and see through the shine to the substance, because it is there and the album is good, just in a different way.
these guys are just f*cking amazing
California- Leaving and Returning
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I recently left the state for a month. Before leaving I couldn't stop listening to "California" by Oakland's Rogue Wave. Here are some of the lyrics:Screw CaliforniaAnd friends that are never thereAnd places that they oughtaPretend that they even careFrom a false family, she could light you upLike a holiday tree in the summerSo lead us thereSo screw CaliforniaAnd ice that will never meltFrom ...
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Track:"Bird On A Wire"
I've been insanely busy recently with the San Francisco International Film Festival (only 2 days left... a lot of great movies "You , The Living," "My Winnepeg," and "Orz Boyz" are my favorites), but I thought I'd drop in with a poster I finished for last weekend's Rogue Wave show at The Fillmore. I've been a big fan of the Oakland band since "Out of the Shadows" (their debut) a few years ago.....
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FEIST & ROGUE WAVE TOUR YEOW
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Track:Love's Lost Guarantee
just found out a min ago. from sept 9 - 15 rogue wave will be playing with feist, but after that its "TBA." man if i could knock out two birds with one stone... either way, bet you sweet tushy im going to be at seattle's show. i mean, theyre playing at one of my favorite venues! new rogue wave album sept 18. OOWEEEEEE09-9-07 Flynn Theatre Burlington, VT 09-11-07Ram's Head Live! Baltimore, MD09-...
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Favorite song this year?
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Track:Salesman At The End Of The Day
scratch that. this has been one of my favorite songs for the last 2 years. and heres the story of the hell i went through to get it.im not the biggest romantic comedy fan, so i was surprised when i absolutely loved the movie "Just Friends" with Ryan Reynolds. after renting it twice, i finally decided to buy it (but this is mog, not imdb, so lets get back to the music). there is one point during...
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these guys are just f*cking amazing
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they are just that good, I've uploaded 2 of their songs.
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California- Leaving and Returning
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I recently left the state for a month. Before leaving I couldn't stop listening to "California" by Oakland's Rogue Wave. Here are some of the lyrics:Screw CaliforniaAnd friends that are never thereAnd places that they oughtaPretend that they even careFrom a false family, she could light you upLike a holiday tree in the summerSo lead us thereSo screw CaliforniaAnd ice that will never meltFrom ...
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Rogue Wave. check out the mp3 single "10:1" herehttp://www.subpop.com/scripts/main/bands_page.php?id=432from Allmusic.com:...sweet vocal harmonies, melodies that hook you instantly, and arrangements that envelop you in their gooey goodness are still the backbone of the Rogue Wave sound. And again there is a nice mix of rockers ("10:1," "Publish My Love"), mellow and intimate acoustic ballads ("...
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