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Shpongle thread v. Are YOU Shpongled?
« on: January 23, 2011, 11:29:36 AM »
I was wondering who else here is a fan of Shpongle, I think I've seen a few. 

Anyway, if you haven't been Shpongled yet, you seriously need to be.  The best cross of electronic and world music around.  Every album is full of treats. 




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Re: Shpongle thread v. Are YOU Shpongled?
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2011, 11:57:30 AM »
I most certainly am. I've only got Nothing Lasts... But Nothing Is Lost, and it's already one of my favourite albums ever. I feel like I'm not really doing it right as I'm only ever sober when I listen though.  :lol

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Re: Shpongle thread v. Are YOU Shpongled?
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2011, 12:04:52 PM »
The thought of Shpongle on drugs scares me. 




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Re: Shpongle thread v. Are YOU Shpongled?
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2011, 12:33:31 PM »
The thought of Shpongle on drugs scares me. 
Pretty sure most of it was written and maybe even recorded while on drugs. :lol

Anyway I love Shpongle, undoubtedly the best electronic group around. I saw them live a year or so ago and it was incredible.

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Re: Shpongle thread v. Are YOU Shpongled?
« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2011, 09:58:21 AM »
I've been shpongling my ears for years! Love that group. The DVD is great too. I wonder if there are any similar electronic outfits like Shpongle. I've been digging around a bit, but I can't find anything quite as good in the psy-chill genre.
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Re: Shpongle thread v. Are YOU Shpongled?
« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2011, 04:31:17 PM »
I've been shpongling my ears for years! Love that group. The DVD is great too. I wonder if there are any similar electronic outfits like Shpongle. I've been digging around a bit, but I can't find anything quite as good in the psy-chill genre.
Yeah there are other electronic groups that I like, but I've never found another one like Shpongle.

Also, just discovered that they have a new 2-track EP coming out next week! :caffeine: It's called The God Particle, looks like it might be digital download only though.

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Re: Shpongle thread v. Are YOU Shpongled?
« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2011, 01:24:33 PM »
I've been shpongling my ears for years! Love that group. The DVD is great too. I wonder if there are any similar electronic outfits like Shpongle. I've been digging around a bit, but I can't find anything quite as good in the psy-chill genre.
Yeah there are other electronic groups that I like, but I've never found another one like Shpongle.

Also, just discovered that they have a new 2-track EP coming out next week! :caffeine: It's called The God Particle, looks like it might be digital download only though.

Thanks ariich, I'll definately look out for it. That's great news!
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Re: Shpongle thread v. Are YOU Shpongled?
« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2011, 12:06:36 PM »
Listening to Nothing Lasts is like soaring through the universe on a high speed train, with a few quick stops at unknown planets for sightseeing. 


What an incredible album.

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Re: Shpongle thread v. Are YOU Shpongled?
« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2011, 12:11:48 PM »
Such good music.  :hat

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Re: Shpongle thread v. Are YOU Shpongled?
« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2011, 01:39:03 PM »
Listening to Nothing Lasts is like soaring through the universe on a high
You should have ended the sentence there.

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« Reply #10 on: February 05, 2011, 08:19:32 PM »
Listening to Nothing Lasts is like soaring through the universe on a high
You should have ended the sentence there.

 :tup I still retain that the album has a very "traveling through space" kind of feel. 




Also, to the guy who asked about similar music, check out Younger Brother's "A Flock of Bleeps."  That album blew me away and has a very Shpongle-like sound. 

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« Reply #11 on: February 05, 2011, 09:18:11 PM »
Seeing them this May. SO excite!
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Re: Shpongle thread v. Are YOU Shpongled?
« Reply #12 on: February 06, 2011, 02:38:31 AM »
They are playing a show in my city in 8 days, but when I found out about this a few months ago it was already sold out  >:( I think they underestimated how many fans they have here (or they just prefer to play smaller venues). Very jealous of anyone going to see them, definitely a live show that will have incredible atmosphere.
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Re: Shpongle thread v. Are YOU Shpongled?
« Reply #13 on: February 16, 2011, 05:47:03 PM »
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLwjBTWUtOA'

Now more than ever I want to see them live. 


I've never seen a show with emphasis on the visual before, and this looks so damn awesome. 

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Re: Shpongle thread v. Are YOU Shpongled?
« Reply #14 on: February 17, 2011, 11:48:55 AM »
HOLY CRAP, just realised Botanical Dimensions sampled Waking Life, one of my favourite films ever.

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Re: Shpongle thread v. Are YOU Shpongled?
« Reply #15 on: February 17, 2011, 12:30:53 PM »
Shpongle is fantastic.
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Re: Shpongle thread v. Are YOU Shpongled?
« Reply #16 on: February 17, 2011, 12:43:32 PM »
Hmm seems interesting! albums?

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Re: Shpongle thread v. Are YOU Shpongled?
« Reply #17 on: February 17, 2011, 12:44:46 PM »
I've only listened to Nothing Lasts, which is an amazing record. I'm really looking forward to check the older releases. Nothing Lasts was an incredible starting point for me, so it might work the same for you  :biggrin:
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Re: Shpongle thread v. Are YOU Shpongled?
« Reply #18 on: February 17, 2011, 12:45:44 PM »
OK then :tup

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Re: Shpongle thread v. Are YOU Shpongled?
« Reply #19 on: February 17, 2011, 01:07:54 PM »
Personally I prefer Tales of the Inexpressible, but both are really great!

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« Reply #20 on: February 17, 2011, 01:19:44 PM »
I love it already!!!! :tup Really great stuff!!

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Re: Shpongle thread v. Are YOU Shpongled?
« Reply #21 on: February 17, 2011, 01:51:37 PM »
Only had Nothing Lasts up until 5 minutes ago, just got their whole discography and CANNOT WAIT. They're surprisingly good homework music.  :lol

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Re: Shpongle thread v. Are YOU Shpongled?
« Reply #22 on: February 17, 2011, 03:45:43 PM »
HOLY CRAP, just realised Botanical Dimensions sampled Waking Life, one of my favourite films ever.


Just realized?  But yeah, Botanical dimensions features two of the top ten things ever, Shpongle and Waking Life.


Also, it seems a lot of people here have only heard Nothing Lasts.  All of you need to hear Tales of the Inexpressible NOW. 
I'm not sure which I like better, but Nothing Lasts and Tales are definitely my two favorite of theirs. 

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Re: Shpongle thread v. Are YOU Shpongled?
« Reply #23 on: June 15, 2011, 09:17:00 AM »
Bump.

For fans of Shpongle, specifically their sound on Nothing Lasts... But Nothing Is Lost, I heartily recommend Gang Gang Dance's 2011 album 'Eye Contact.' It's really similar to Nothing Lasts, but it's a bit less hectic and more relaxed, and almost as awesome.

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Re: Shpongle thread v. Are YOU Shpongled?
« Reply #24 on: June 15, 2011, 10:01:17 AM »
I will be seeing them live in Ottawa next month. Very exciting, their music is amazing.
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Re: Shpongle thread v. Are YOU Shpongled?
« Reply #25 on: November 14, 2011, 05:04:16 PM »
I am absolutely addicted to these guys all of the sudden. I've been listening to them for a while, but it just clicked on a whole other level for me in the last few weeks. Now I have to see them live.
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Re: Shpongle thread v. Are YOU Shpongled?
« Reply #26 on: November 14, 2011, 07:19:49 PM »
I'm a fan of Shpongle all thanks to Rich's top 50 list. Really one of the best discoveries of this year.

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Re: Shpongle thread v. Are YOU Shpongled?
« Reply #27 on: November 15, 2011, 02:31:52 AM »
:tup :tup

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« Reply #28 on: November 15, 2011, 01:18:12 PM »
What album would you recommend to start listening to this band? I'm not that into electronic music but I'm looking to expand my horizons.
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« Reply #29 on: November 15, 2011, 02:08:24 PM »
What album would you recommend to start listening to this band? I'm not that into electronic music but I'm looking to expand my horizons.

Nothing Lasts But Nothing Is Lost is my favourite, and was also my starting album, and it was amazing on first listen. I'd say go with that!

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« Reply #30 on: November 15, 2011, 05:04:41 PM »
Thanks. I'll try that
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« Reply #31 on: January 14, 2012, 12:07:32 AM »
OH GOD THAT BAND IS FANTASTIC!!!! Just got Nothing Lasts as well as the live DVD: WOW!!! :hefdaddy :heart

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« Reply #32 on: June 03, 2012, 04:50:35 PM »
Whoa...listening to this band for the first time right now. I think I need to check them out.

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Re: Shpongle thread v. Are YOU Shpongled?
« Reply #33 on: June 13, 2012, 01:49:40 PM »
Bump. Been listening to them this week, really good stuff. Only have "Tales Of The Inexpressible" and "Nothing Lasts..." so far, both are very good, though the first is my favorite so far.
"Dorset Perception", "My Head Feels Like a Frisbee" and "Around the World in a Tea Daze" are my favorites so far, the music is really unique and different. Kind of a chill-vibe, but nice music to have in the background while gaming.  :hat

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« Reply #34 on: June 24, 2012, 09:25:10 AM »
What album would you recommend to start listening to this band? I'm not that into electronic music but I'm looking to expand my horizons.

The first one, specifically the last track (And Day Turned Into Night).  That was truly a transformative experience for me in terms of my musical horizons.  That was the first composition Shpongle made, and represents them best.

And then 3 albums later, Posford brings back the killer ostinato from that track on Invisible Man in a Fluorescent Suit!  Posford is a genius, including his earlier Hallucinogen work.