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offline nacmat on 2002-02-05 10:46 [#00080398]
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I have:
Not for threes, rest proof clockwork, trainer and double
figure.
the last one is my favourite so far, I couldnt get into
trainer yet, and not for threes and rest proof clock work
are doing ok on me, but i dont think they can be compared to
any autechre´s or aphex´s... think that plaid is an step
bellow.. very good music though.
what do you think??
(by the way, i think I already said this, but I decided to
get ino plaid thanks to woofer´s comments)


 

offline KEN from BIRMINGHAM (United Kingdom) on 2002-02-05 11:18 [#00080426]
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yeah plaid are a bit hit and miss but when they hit they
hit-i think double figure is a bit disappointing though. and
ive seen them a couple of times at warp gigs and once they
were incredible got the house well pumping, but then on the
second gig they were plain boring.

have you checked out black dog mate? strongly advise you
give spanners and primarily bytes a listen-its a great
electro album ;>


 

offline bob from Nottingham (United Kingdom) on 2002-02-05 11:22 [#00080430]
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i agree completely. not keen on double figure, my fave plaid
track is ralome, but as black dog they really kicked ass.
bytes was a landmark album, in my mind it still is. a very
well produced piece of work...........


 

offline Chri5py from my Solarbear (United Kingdom) on 2002-02-05 11:22 [#00080431]
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Bob? Where about in Notts are you?

I was up there last weekend visiting my Sis at Rutland Hall
in the Uni.


 

offline Phobiazero from the next Xltronic (Sweden) on 2002-02-05 12:03 [#00080482]
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I disagree. I could easily put 2-3 Plaid-albums/EP's into my
TOP 10 list. I just love Plaid - I like the harmony and the
melodies. They are genius.


 

offline REFLEX from Edmonton, Alberta (Canada) on 2002-02-05 12:04 [#00080485]
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Laid back genius I suppose. True true..... plaid is simple
yet...... spacey.


 

offline nacmat on 2002-02-05 12:05 [#00080487]
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I didnt say they were bad at all, I like them but i rather
autechre or aphex... anyway if you want you could recomend
me some release you think is a must have.


 

offline REFLEX from Edmonton, Alberta (Canada) on 2002-02-05 12:06 [#00080489]
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Grabbem all!


 

offline Phobiazero from the next Xltronic (Sweden) on 2002-02-05 12:07 [#00080492]
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The Undoneson EP is fantastic. As for their skills, I reckon
they are as great as Ae/AFX.


 

offline REFLEX from Edmonton, Alberta (Canada) on 2002-02-05 12:08 [#00080495]
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See, not as complex but like I said "spacey" that feeling of
leaving the imagination up to you on the music bit. Talent.


 

offline IronLung from the 91fwy in soCAL (United States) on 2002-02-05 12:08 [#00080496]
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yeah I would have to agree with Phobia...maybe not 2 or 3
releases in my top 10 but absolutely "Restproof Clockwork"

I saw them live last summer with squarepusher and
others...They blew me away....


 

offline nacmat on 2002-02-05 12:15 [#00080501]
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now i am listening to track 9 on double figure... fantastic


 

offline PModVancouver from Vancouver (Canada) on 2002-02-05 12:41 [#00080516]
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Plaid are (barring Double Figure CD) my favorite artists
right after Aphex Twin.
Their sense of melody is brilliant and haunting.
I definetely find them far more enjoyable then Squarepusher,
Bogdan and the likes, or even Autechre (at times).
Their Live Performance at WARP 10 in October of 1999 is (to
me ) one of the most haunting, beautiful and terrifying
electronic performances I have ever heard, its simply
stunning.
Some of Plaid's stuff is simply sheer genius IMO.
Nuff Said...



 

offline WooferAttack from Milano (Italy) on 2002-02-05 13:42 [#00080549]
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My favs tracks of "Double Figure" are nr.1,2,9,13 and 19.



 

offline flea from depths of your mind (New Zealand) on 2002-02-05 14:35 [#00080606]
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agree Plaid rocks..
it's a different buzz though cant really compare em with RDJ
or Ae..hmm maybe closer to SP as in most of the work is
fully fledged songs Harmonies melodies verse chorus etc or
2LS? but not RDJ or Ae


 

offline flea from depths of your mind (New Zealand) on 2002-02-05 14:37 [#00080608]
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to namcat..
the first two albums are slow burn growers..trainer is a bit
pointless..and agreed that double figure's hooky and
instantly charming :)


 

offline The_Funkmaster from St. John's (Canada) on 2002-02-05 14:37 [#00080609]
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haven't heard any plaid really...


 

offline flea from depths of your mind (New Zealand) on 2002-02-05 14:39 [#00080611]
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give em a go if you like yer melodies fat and haunting :)


 

offline KEN from BIRMINGHAM (United Kingdom) on 2002-02-05 14:57 [#00080634]
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THERES NOTHING ON DOUBLE FIGURE ON THE SAME ADVANCED
LEVEL AS SAY, ANGRY DOLPHIN? sorry -shouty capitals.when me
and me mate got hold of that ep on 'clear' a few years back,
we couldnt talk about anything but the programming and sheer
beuty in that track for months....


 

offline The_Funkmaster from St. John's (Canada) on 2002-02-05 14:59 [#00080636]
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yeah I've been wanting to check out Rest Work Clockwork (is
that right?), but haven't gotten around to it... there's
just too much Aphex Twin, Autechre, and other stuff to
buy!!!! :)

hmmm, maybe I should just download the album, and if I like
it, then buy it...


 

offline KEN from BIRMINGHAM (United Kingdom) on 2002-02-06 10:24 [#00081281]
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id get trainer first-just because its similar to their early
black dog guise-which is far superior to anything they've
done since-'scoobs in columbia' oooh what a pumping tune...


 

offline IronLung from the 91fwy in soCAL (United States) on 2002-02-06 11:07 [#00081295]
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Restproof Clockwork.....You gotta get it Funk!!!
Its their best IMO


 

offline Cheffe1979 from fuck (Austria) on 2003-02-15 13:18 [#00556325]
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nah, restproof is fin, but double figure is their very best
one


 

offline roygbivcore from Joyrex.com, of course! on 2003-02-15 13:19 [#00556328]
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as soon as i saw this thread i checked to see if cheffe was
on

tsk tsk


 

offline Cheffe1979 from fuck (Austria) on 2003-02-15 13:21 [#00556331]
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ha! let me have some fun!

seriously, i wanted to talk about plaid, they are hardly
mentioned any more these days


 

offline phiz from Liverpool (United Kingdom) on 2003-02-15 13:22 [#00556334]
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Plaid meets Mind over Rhythm on Planet Love is essential


 

offline Cheffe1979 from fuck (Austria) on 2003-02-15 13:24 [#00556337]
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thanks, i'm asking soulseek.

has anyone some info if they will release something soon?


 

offline Netlon Sentinel from eDe (Netherlands, The) on 2003-02-15 13:26 [#00556340]
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there's a plaid dvd+album coming out soon, no?


 

offline uzim on 2003-02-15 13:27 [#00556343]
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wouldn't say 'haunting' but they sure have nice melodies!
(be sure to check the 'new family' video at warprecords.com
it is pretty cool...)

Phobiazero > the Undoneson EP? isn't it only three tracks
already available on Not For Threes?


 

offline Cheffe1979 from fuck (Austria) on 2003-02-15 13:28 [#00556344]
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now that you say it, i also heard this quite a long time
ago. will it have new stuff on it or just videos for their
old material?


 

offline revpersona from Plainfield (United States) on 2003-02-15 15:29 [#00556434]
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Plaid are the best. I would also have to disagree, I find
Plaid's work to be much more fullfilling to me than anything
by 7\fx or AE.

Double Figure is a fantastic album, but if I had to choose
my favorite, it'd be Trainer.

I'd suggest going back and listening to tracks 2, 3, and 8
off of Disc 2. They're my personal favorites, but I think
you'd enjoy them as well.

I can't wait for the Warp show in Chicago, I've yet to see
Plaid live.


 

offline revpersona from Plainfield (United States) on 2003-02-15 15:32 [#00556435]
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Yeah, Undoneson EP is fantastic. 'Spudnik' is one of my
favorite tunes by them.


 

offline Jarworski from The Grove (United Kingdom) on 2003-02-15 15:48 [#00556439]
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I'll take Plaid over every other IDM artist. As far as I'm
concerned their songwriting is genius and their musicianship
is awesome - the variety in their sound rivals Aphex.

And one day I WILL get into Black Dog too ;)


 

offline J198 from Maastricht (Netherlands, The) on 2003-02-15 16:39 [#00556472]
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i got into plaid not too long ago and feel like an idiot for
not having bothered to check them out sooner. this is as
much of a discovery for me as boards of canada was.
absolutely fantastic.

as for black dog, i have this one on mp3:

black dog and black sifichi - unsavoury products. its unlike
any plaid i've heard, but great nonetheless.


 

offline nacmat on 2003-02-15 17:51 [#00556502]
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I knew revpersoina shaould like trainer as he loves so much
bytes

now (a year after I started this thread) I love plaid... and
after the magic p-brane I cant wait for the album


 

offline revpersona from Plainfield (United States) on 2003-02-15 21:09 [#00556586]
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'Unsavory Products' is just Ken Downie. Plaid (Ed and Andy)
left Black Dog after the album 'Spanners.'

Nacmat: Haha, I never noticed that this thread was this
old. I knew you weren't crazy. :]


 

offline Zeus from San Francisco (United States) on 2003-02-15 21:13 [#00556587]
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plaid is good

they have alot I like, but then again, there is alot I dont
like.

I dont think there is any way possible to compare them to AE
or Aphex. At least not technically, in the least.


 

offline DaWeeze from WANTED IN 16 STATES! on 2003-02-15 21:16 [#00556589]
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Plaid is closer to Orbital IMO...sweet beats and chunky
samples...length, width and depth...

RPC stands as my all-time fav alb by the Turner & Handley
company...


 

offline J198 from Maastricht (Netherlands, The) on 2003-02-15 21:41 [#00556595]
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okay. i had no idea, but thanks.

i'd recommend this album to any1 who is in need of something
different.

http://www.themilkfactory.co.uk/reviews/blackdogblacksifich
i_products.htm


 

offline OK on 2003-02-16 11:19 [#00557069]
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explain this to me:

"I decided to get ino plaid"

huh? i mean you IDMeers have taken so religiously the fact
that sometimes (note I said sometimes) you get to like
something you don't like if you listen it at the right time.
did you inherit this concept from being a radiohead fan?

don't waste uyour time, if you like it you like it and if
you don't you don't, period.


 

offline Jarworski from The Grove (United Kingdom) on 2003-02-16 11:24 [#00557082]
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explain your paragraph to me, because it was so badly
written it was practically gibberish.


 

offline nacmat on 2003-02-16 11:33 [#00557098]
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he means that if you say yes and hey no is what at least you
think that yes is that well you can decide what no is to
about the reason of knowing it


 

online recycle from Where is Phobiazero (Lincoln) (United States) on 2003-02-16 13:01 [#00557207]
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i also love plaid, all thier stuff, but im still trying to
listen to "not for threes" ummmmmmmmmmm

this one has 2 0r 3 great songs, and the rest totally suck
:0)

prays/waits for new plaid album/dvd !!!


 

offline CS2x from London (United Kingdom) on 2003-04-14 17:32 [#00650347]
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I just got a Plaid album today!

God, what have a been missing!

Now I don't have to spend months trying to "get into" an
album (as I do with Autechre)...Seeing Double is instantly
gratifying yet also deep and meaningful. And wow-some great
melodies for a change! :)


 

offline Cabbog from Chautauqua (United States) on 2003-04-14 19:13 [#00650564]
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'Rest Proof Clockwork' is also my favorite and amongst my
top ten. It makes me want to wind something up and play
pretend. Very enjoyable and light-hearted... Sort of like
preschool hallucinations. Let's go catch salamanders!


 

offline Tab from manchester (United Kingdom) on 2003-04-14 19:31 [#00650591]
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plaid are fantastic, in a less challenging way than afx or
ae, who stun me with their originality. plaid stun me with
their lush sounds and melodies. so.. does this make plaid
the middle ground, between say, boc and ae?
My fave is double figure, my mates fave is rest proof...
i've argued this enough, im not getting involved on here
too.
and when i saw them live they blew me away


 

offline LeCoeur from the outer edge of the universe (United States) on 2003-04-14 19:38 [#00650596]
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i only own 'double figure' it's such a gorgeous
album...........

'rest proof clockwork' is nice, but not as appealing for
me.....YET

and woofey gave you some GOOD advice.....t hee

=0)


 

offline Zombiekev from Ardmore (United States) on 2003-04-15 10:20 [#00651609]
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double figure is excellent


 

offline Erronous from Netherlands, The on 2003-04-15 11:13 [#00651686]
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i really LOVE the remix album, but of original plaid music
the p-brane EP is my favourite...


 

offline MongoloidBaby from Savannah (United States) on 2003-04-15 11:34 [#00651732]
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Plaid is, to me, the people's IDM artist. They basically
take the best elements from all the other really good idm
musicians and combine them into something totally beautiful
that hits all the right spots, all the time... for me that
is.


 


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