The Hold Steady

[Anonymous]

Seen them a few times live and they are brilliant. Loved the concept of the first 3 albums following the lives and struggles of 3 teenagers (Holly, Gideon and Charlemagne). Boys and Girls in America was a real breakthrough for them and is a classic. Shame the keyboard player (Franz Nikolay) went his own way as he was such a key member for them.

If you get a chance to see them live take it, you will not be disappointed.

Boys and Girls in America is up there with Springsteen's best records. I'm really sad i've never seen them live. It's been a case of life getting in the way at least four or five times. Next time round even if I have to get on a plane I'm just gonna do it.

If you haven't got Separation Sunday then get it mate its just as good as 'Boys and Girls'

Nah I've got them all mate. The first time I heard Boys & Girls I went out and got everything I could.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB-RhVhjqnI[/youtube]

 

[nijinsky's fetlocks]

Seen them a few times live and they are brilliant. Loved the concept of the first 3 albums following the lives and struggles of 3 teenagers (Holly, Gideon and Charlemagne). Boys and Girls in America was a real breakthrough for them and is a classic. Shame the keyboard player (Franz Nikolay) went his own way as he was such a key member for them.

If you get a chance to see them live take it, you will not be disappointed.

Boys and Girls in America is up there with Springsteen's best records. I'm really sad i've never seen them live. It's been a case of life getting in the way at least four or five times. Next time round even if I have to get on a plane I'm just gonna do it.

If you haven't got Separation Sunday then get it mate its just as good as 'Boys and Girls'

The man is right.
The live cd 'A Positive Rage' is pretty good too,although the sound quality could be better,as parts of it sound like they were recorded in a biscuit tin.

 

[Lost Pilot]

Seen them twice live, brilliant live band, Craig Finn is an excellent lyrcist and frontman.

 

[Wilmslow Road]

Saw then at The Academy a while back.
Top band, seemed like they played 100 songs.
Even bought a Hold Steady Hoddie.
Stay positive is the dogs bollocks IMO.