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charlie and algernon

(13,447 posts) Tue Feb 28, 2012, 04:34 PM Feb 2012

I really want to dismiss the band "Fun." as cutesy pop, but dammit if they aren't REALLY GOOD

I discovered them over the weekend and already ordered their CD from Amazon.

I particulary LOVE their brass sections in these two songs.

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I really want to dismiss the band "Fun." as cutesy pop, but dammit if they aren't REALLY GOOD (Original Post) charlie and algernon Feb 2012 OP

Remember the mantra - "All I will listen to is Barry Manilow. All I will listen to is Barry Manilow HopeHoops Feb 2012 #1

LOVE them! graywarrior Feb 2012 #2

yes! that's the first song I heard from them charlie and algernon Feb 2012 #3

It's sucha great song and awesome video graywarrior Feb 2012 #4

yeah, though Barlights is the song that's on continous loop right now charlie and algernon Feb 2012 #5

Is there any way we can turn the volume on this UP??????!1 n/t UTUSN Feb 2012 #11

No kidding! graywarrior Feb 2012 #12

A quick sampling sounds interesting...I'll listen in more depth later. n/t deutsey Feb 2012 #6

Their first album, "Aim and Ignite" is amazing... ScreamingMeemie Feb 2012 #7

Aim and Ignite is the album I bought charlie and algernon Feb 2012 #8

Well, I'm glad that MY discovery of them & posting them here between 3-5 times had an effect!1 UTUSN Feb 2012 #9

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HopeHoops

(47,675 posts)

1. Remember the mantra - "All I will listen to is Barry Manilow. All I will listen to is Barry Manilow

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Tue Feb 28, 2012, 04:51 PM

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graywarrior

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2. LOVE them!

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Tue Feb 28, 2012, 04:52 PM

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Especially

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charlie and algernon

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3. yes! that's the first song I heard from them

Reply to graywarrior (Reply #2)

Tue Feb 28, 2012, 09:27 PM

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The DC rock station just started playing it this weekend.

graywarrior

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4. It's sucha great song and awesome video

Reply to charlie and algernon (Reply #3)

Tue Feb 28, 2012, 10:36 PM

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charlie and algernon

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5. yeah, though Barlights is the song that's on continous loop right now

Reply to graywarrior (Reply #4)

Tue Feb 28, 2012, 10:49 PM

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i can't believe I never heard of these guys before now.

UTUSN

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11. Is there any way we can turn the volume on this UP??????!1 n/t

Reply to graywarrior (Reply #2)

Wed Feb 29, 2012, 10:38 PM

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graywarrior

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12. No kidding!

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Wed Feb 29, 2012, 11:27 PM

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deutsey

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6. A quick sampling sounds interesting...I'll listen in more depth later. n/t

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Wed Feb 29, 2012, 11:18 AM

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ScreamingMeemie

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7. Their first album, "Aim and Ignite" is amazing...

Reply to charlie and algernon (Original post)

Wed Feb 29, 2012, 11:24 AM

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Not as thrilled with their second. I give my daughter all the credit for "discovering" this band back in '09. She's a huge "Motion City Soundtrack" fan and they opened for them once.

If you like fun, check out "Motion City Soundtrack".

charlie and algernon

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8. Aim and Ignite is the album I bought

Reply to ScreamingMeemie (Reply #7)

Wed Feb 29, 2012, 11:34 AM

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It's supposed to arrive tomorrow.

I think I've heard every song off of that album and I love each one. You don't hear too many rock bands lately who incorporate so many different instruments in their songs.

I'll have to check out that other band after work.

UTUSN

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9. Well, I'm glad that MY discovery of them & posting them here between 3-5 times had an effect!1

Reply to charlie and algernon (Original post)

Wed Feb 29, 2012, 11:42 AM

Feb 2012

Yaaas, I am the true Discoverer of this group, well, the Chevy advertisement was my conduit, and I refer to Post #2 where "Tonight We Are Young" as my specific contribution.

I usually posted that link in a group of similarly melodic and bouncey siblings, below:

Fanny Lu, Tu no eres para mi:

Christina PERRI, who do you think you are:

Jessie J price tag:

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