I finally picked up Firewater -- had never heard it. Usually I'm crabby when I take the long bus ride home. This record turned my evening commute into an incredible experience. The guitar tones, the bass work, the drumming, the lyrics... what an amazing piece of work.

took me a few listens, but I really like 'em now. very honest sound.

I loved this band from the first time I heard Slow Hands on WPRB/Princeton while driving home from work. I sat in my driveway waiting for the DJ to recap the playlist so I could find out who it was. The bass, the drums, the vocals, the lyrics, the guitar and the freaking awesome solos for people who don't like solos make them one of the best indie bands IMO.

Everything sounded just enough off kilter and pissed off while still beautiful without trying to sound pretentious or way "indie." [/b]

I've only heard Lifestyle, but I like that record a lot. I need more Silkworm.

Brett Eugene Ralph wrote:I've only heard Lifestyle, but I like that record a lot. I need more Silkworm.

From there, I'd check out Italian Platinum, Firewater, and Libertine. I also love Developer but a lot of people do not.

But definitely go to Italian Platinum next. Kelly Hogan sings backup vocals (and lead on "Young") throughout the record. I can pretty much guarantee that you'll love her voice.

I got a cool anti-christmas comp called « hardcore holliday » , and on the back sleeve , it is said : « Easter egg laid by Silkworm ( not detectable on all cd players )
Does anyone knows what is it about ? Is there a very well hidden song ? What kind of cd player could play it ?

Brett Eugene Ralph wrote:I've only heard Lifestyle, but I like that record a lot. I need more Silkworm.

Buy the rest of their catalog.
Seriously, it's that good.

[quote="BadComrade"]Try "rewinding" track one so it backs up before 0:00 on track 1 (in to negative time). That will probably do it.

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THAT'S IT !!
Thanks a lot.

i don't even know where to start with how much i love this band. "don't look back" has particularly been breaking my heart as of late.

Such a great band, responsible for some of my all time favourite records. Brilliant writing, razor sharp aesthetic, great live show, very nice people too.

Absolutely not crap.