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Posted in music on December 22, 2005
Tapes 'n Tapes & The best of Gorilla vs Bear
TAPES 'N TAPES (photo via How was the show)
Tapes 'n Tapes are the perfect example of a band that I first heard of on a music blog. Gorilla vs. Bear (GVB) is the perfect example of such a music blog.
It all started on November 3rd when a post on Music for Robots led to a post on Gorilla vs. Bear. He wrote: "...So if you take anything away from this post, it should be that Tapes 'n Tapes is really, really awesome, and that if Music for Robots says a band is good, they probably are...."
AND HE POSTED THESE THREE TRACKS (MP3s)
Insistor
Cowbell
Omaha
The same three tracks have since appeared on Sixeyes and the Rock Insider ranked their album called The Loon #21 on his best albums of the year list. They almost made MOKB's list. And just 20 days after GVB first posted about them, he named them #15 on his top 50 albums of 2005 list (yes, he posted his list WAY early). He also posted a lot of other lists...
GORILLA VS BEAR LISTS
* Top 50 Albums of 2005
* Best Songs of 2005
* Favorite Live shows of 2005
* Favorite EPs of 2005
* Top 5 Arcade Fire shows he saw this year
SO back to Tapes 'N Tapes: I noticed they have some NYC shows coming up - three to be exact. (note: I also just noticed that JERRY YETI ALSO TOOK NOTICE OF THIS)
TNT TOUR DATES
Dec 22 2005 The Varsity Theater Minneapolis, MN
Jan 4 2006 King Club Madison, WI
Jan 5 2006 Quiet Storm Pittsburgh, PA
Jan 7 2006 The Delancey New York, NY
Jan 8 2006 Pianos New York, NY
Jan 9 2006 Mercury Lounge New York, NY
Jan 10 2006 The Fire Philadelphia, PA
Jan 11 2006 Talking Head Club Baltimore, MD
Jan 14 2006 Schubas (Tomorrow Never Knows Fest) Chicago, IL
Jan 20 2006 St. Olaf College (The Paws) Northfield, MN
Feb 3 2006 the Cave (Carleton College) Northfield, MN
Feb 4 2006 Terminal Bar Minneapolis, MN
Mar 10 2006 The Cavern Dallas, TX
For a fourth song and up to the minute TNT tour date info, try their Myspace page.
BONUS: Tapes 'N Tapes Guest Blogged You Ain't No Picasso
BONUS 2: Muzzle of Bees interviewed Chris from Gorilla vs. Bear
Posted on December 22, 2005 12:19 PM
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I've been listening to "Insistor" constantly. Great song. There's a nice little bit of Violent Femmesishness in the middle, there.
Posted by J | December 22, 2005 12:36 PM
I'm not surprised one bit that TnT is getting some love finally and once they play these dates in NYC, lookout. In addition, I highly suggest checking out "50s parking" and "Icedbergs" off of their EP. Oh, and check out Mancino playing with them at the Delancey.
Posted by EAR FARM | December 22, 2005 1:15 PM
Tapes 'N Tapes are also playing Product Shop NYC's party on January 12th at Rothko with Sam Champion and Group Sounds.
Posted by Todd | December 22, 2005 1:41 PM
yeah, i love tapes n tapes!! good post.
Posted by sliceoflime | December 22, 2005 2:11 PM
between Cloud Cult & Tapes N' Tapes, Twin Cities bands getting some nice love nationally this year.
Posted by solace | December 22, 2005 3:02 PM
Tapes n Tapes are The Greatest. Fuck Cat Power for taking that album title.
Posted by Tits | December 22, 2005 3:17 PM
Speaking of lists...when can we expect a BV's top albums of 2005 list.
Posted by Anonymous | December 22, 2005 3:53 PM
good stuff. Heard 'em first on WOXY, where they've been getting quite a bit of airplay. Definitely sound a lot like Pixies. Wonder if I'll have time to catch them on the 12th between Lolita Bras/Wilderness at Pianos and We Are Scientists at Bowery. That is sure to a busy night.
Posted by Chris | December 22, 2005 4:09 PM
they're also playing Delancey the night before. Just go there, it's a better club anyways, Pianos is way overrated. or Of course they'll also be playing mercury lounge which is the best.
Posted by Anonymous | December 27, 2005 11:18 PM
Finding a band like Tapes N' Tapes makes me excited about music again. I like them as a genuine fan. fuck hype. these guys are the real deal
Posted by JAX | December 31, 2005 12:04 AM