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Peadar 'Big Dinner' O'Driscoll
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« on: February 18, 2009, 01:25:29 PM »
Ok, I know some of the guys from this group post here and I don't want to offend anyone but...

I like the record a lot and got it on vinyl last year. It also came with an mp3 download which i put on my ipod.

Anyway while it sounds fine on vinyl,  i find it almost unlistenable on the ipod. It's really shrill and loud. Is this a mastering issue?
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« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2009, 02:08:49 PM »
I don't know too much about the band, but I saw some concert video on YouTube and in the info part it said they opened for Zach Galafanakis, which made me want to go out and buy all of their stuff.
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« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2009, 03:48:04 AM »
Quote from: hart325 on February 18, 2009, 02:08:49 PM
I don't know too much about the band, but I saw some concert video on YouTube and in the info part it said they opened for Zach Galafanakis, which made me want to go out and buy all of their stuff.

Zach? Who doesn't know Zach! Bigger than Jesus, in fact.
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« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2009, 12:15:23 PM »
boring.
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« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2009, 12:41:03 AM »
Quote from: Jonas Mcfl0nuz on February 25, 2009, 12:15:23 PM
boring.

...is their best song.
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« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2009, 12:28:10 AM »
They should be sued.
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« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2013, 02:32:21 PM »
If 'Freedom Wind' was released by the Beach Boys in the mid-60s, it would go down as one of their greatest albums ever
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« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2013, 12:16:27 PM »
I don't know much about the group, had never heard of them before I saw them do a gig last year as Mark Lindsay's backup band. They were great in that role, but they have since broken up.
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« Reply #8 on: October 25, 2013, 09:50:30 AM »
Despite them having broken up - new single "Don't Waste Her Time" is dropping 10/29/13.
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« Reply #9 on: October 25, 2013, 02:17:43 PM »
I try not to drop my singles - get's scratches all over them.
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« Reply #10 on: October 30, 2013, 01:47:56 PM »
The new single is absolutely wonderful - and was co-written by Andy Paley!

http://www.obscuresound.com/2013/10/explorers-club-dont-waste-time/
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« Reply #11 on: October 30, 2013, 03:41:47 PM »
Quote from: Lonely Summer on October 25, 2013, 02:17:43 PM
I try not to drop my singles - get's scratches all over them.
Store them in a sleeve.
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« Reply #12 on: October 31, 2013, 04:21:53 AM »
Quote from: EgoHanger1966 on October 30, 2013, 01:47:56 PM
The new single is absolutely wonderful - and was co-written by Andy Paley!

http://www.obscuresound.com/2013/10/explorers-club-dont-waste-time/
The vocals are great! Don't know what to say about the orchestration, though, sounds a bit too sentimental somehow (the violins & piano excluded, they're amazing). Still, thanks for the link, EgoH! I like this band.
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« Reply #13 on: October 31, 2013, 05:42:27 PM »
They perfectly capture the sound and essence of The Beach Boys on 'Freedom Wind'

These guys shouldve been brought in to produce TWGMTR.

Im sure what they would have come up with wouldve been 10x better than the sub-par album we ended up getting
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« Reply #15 on: October 31, 2013, 09:41:05 PM »
There's also a video for the new single. Looks like they're not quite as dead as it appeared.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFP8aGK4K8M
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« Reply #16 on: November 21, 2013, 02:23:44 PM »
I was hard on the band back when Freedom Wind was released but I grew to like them. I enjoyed Grand Hotel much more. Too bad they have disbanded. I encourage anyone here on this board to check the band out, in particular this fan video for Weight Of The World which is incredibly poignant and sad

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBmHNVZxvqI
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« Reply #17 on: November 21, 2013, 08:34:05 PM »
Disbanded? They still update their twitter and in fact they just put out a new track recently.

http://www.obscuresound.com/2013/10/explorers-club-dont-waste-time/

Also, their cover of The Beach Boys - Darlin' is awesome!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-XVOsihdGo
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« Reply #18 on: November 23, 2013, 12:05:57 PM »
Quote from: krabklaw on October 31, 2013, 09:41:05 PM
There's also a video for the new single. Looks like they're not quite as dead as it appeared.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFP8aGK4K8M

As much as I enjoy the group, I think their music videos are (to put it nicely) a little dissapointing. A group this strong deserves better. Great music though!
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« Reply #19 on: November 24, 2013, 10:54:14 PM »
Quote from: EgoHanger1966 on October 30, 2013, 01:47:56 PM
The new single is absolutely wonderful - and was co-written by Andy Paley!

http://www.obscuresound.com/2013/10/explorers-club-dont-waste-time/
Sounds very 70's. I could imagine this being played on some 1975 top 40 radio station after they just finished playing Barry Manilow. :D
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« Reply #20 on: November 27, 2013, 02:46:43 AM »
Quote from: krabklaw on October 31, 2013, 09:41:05 PM
There's also a video for the new single. Looks like they're not quite as dead as it appeared.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFP8aGK4K8M

God, what a lame video. But the song is really cool. I loved both albums and hope they'll get together for one more.
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« Reply #21 on: April 14, 2016, 06:14:11 PM »
New song from 'The Explorers Club' from their new album 'Together'

https://soundcloud.com/expclub/quietly

I love the sound of this track.

Personally, I don't care if they're just a BB's knock off - when the music is this good, its worth listening to

The album cover has a 'Friends'-ish look to it aswell.
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« Reply #22 on: April 20, 2016, 10:39:40 PM »
Terrific group!
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« Reply #23 on: April 21, 2016, 01:56:46 AM »
Quote from: tony p on October 13, 2013, 02:32:21 PM
If 'Freedom Wind' was released by the Beach Boys in the mid-60s, it would go down as one of their greatest albums ever

This album has some great songs on it. Gave it a listen last week.
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« Reply #24 on: April 21, 2016, 06:38:30 AM »
This group is fantastic and Jason Brewer is a very talented songwriter.  I am very much looking forward to their new album in June.  Check out this song from the upcoming album - wonderful!

http://popdose.com/popdose-premiere-the-explorers-club-californias-callin-ya/
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