The Soft Boys

Wallop · 26th June 2010, 01:49 AM

Well, if you don't know, The Soft Boys were Robyn Hitchcock's first major band. They released two albums, A Can of Bees and Underwater Moonlight before breaking up. Another release was Invisible Hits, a collection of rarities.

One of their gigs in NY had Peter Buck in attendence, and apparently the young guitarist liked Underwater Moonlight quite a bit.

In the 21st century they had a reunion and released a new album, though it seems to my ears like a Robyn Hitchcock solo album with his old bandmates on board.

Their sound is a bit more "raw" than a Robyn solo album.

So, lend them your ears
I Wanna Destroy You
Wey Wey Hep Uh Hole
Return of the Sacred Crab

mazarane · 26th June 2010, 01:17 PM

I have Underwater Moonlight, and some live stuff, but I didn't actually realise they'd released two. Oops. How does A Can of Bees compare?

Wallop · 27th June 2010, 01:50 AM

It's not as good as UM, but it's still pretty good. It has a lot of harmonica, which is nice.

Alek · 27th June 2010, 01:55 PM

The had the amazing ability to be both a great band and just not give a crap. Should've been a recipe for success.

My name's Alek, and I approve of this message.

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Not Quite Head Shaman · 27th June 2010, 04:19 PM

I can confess the first gig I went to after being was allowed out wth the big kids was to see the Soft Boys

Wallop · 27th June 2010, 06:14 PM

Nice!

26th June 2010, 01:49 AM	#1
Wallop The police give dogs rides. Join Date: July 2007 Location: Tableville Posts: 2,447	The Soft Boys Well, if you don't know, The Soft Boys were Robyn Hitchcock's first major band. They released two albums, A Can of Bees and Underwater Moonlight before breaking up. Another release was Invisible Hits, a collection of rarities. One of their gigs in NY had Peter Buck in attendence, and apparently the young guitarist liked Underwater Moonlight quite a bit. In the 21st century they had a reunion and released a new album, though it seems to my ears like a Robyn Hitchcock solo album with his old bandmates on board. Their sound is a bit more "raw" than a Robyn solo album. So, lend them your ears I Wanna Destroy You Wey Wey Hep Uh Hole Return of the Sacred Crab __________________ wakkā = cow

26th June 2010, 01:17 PM	#2
mazarane Giant Typing Macaw Join Date: November 2004 Location: Home:UK, Now: Rio Guadiana Posts: 3,573	Re: The Soft Boys I have Underwater Moonlight, and some live stuff, but I didn't actually realise they'd released two. Oops. How does A Can of Bees compare?

27th June 2010, 01:50 AM	#3
Wallop The police give dogs rides. Join Date: July 2007 Location: Tableville Posts: 2,447	Re: The Soft Boys It's not as good as UM, but it's still pretty good. It has a lot of harmonica, which is nice. __________________ wakkā = cow

27th June 2010, 01:55 PM	#4
Alek Bring on the trumpets! Join Date: January 2007 Posts: 605	Re: The Soft Boys The had the amazing ability to be both a great band and just not give a crap. Should've been a recipe for success. My name's Alek, and I approve of this message. [/brag]

27th June 2010, 04:19 PM	#5
Not Quite Head Shaman Friend of Father Jack Join Date: July 2008 Posts: 1,932	Re: The Soft Boys I can confess the first gig I went to after being was allowed out wth the big kids was to see the Soft Boys

27th June 2010, 06:14 PM	#6
Wallop The police give dogs rides. Join Date: July 2007 Location: Tableville Posts: 2,447	Re: The Soft Boys Nice! __________________ wakkā = cow

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