Enter Shikari (Official Thread)

[dancelukedance]

Just found out today that they're releasing a new album om the 20th of may titled "common dreads". Personally i think they're good.

They are trippy!

Discuss

[tottivillarossi]

The most hyped about band in England atm. We have Enter Shikari, America has Brand New.

It's just not fair.

[dancelukedance]

The most hyped about band in England atm. We have Enter Shikari, America has Brand New.

It's just not fair.

Oh are they really hyped?

[tottivillarossi]

Oh are they really hyped?
Ridiculously so. I blame the cunts over at Kerrang though for that, Kerrang is just fail.

[dancelukedance]

Ridiculously so. I blame the cunts over at Kerrang though for that, Kerrang is just fail.

Yeah, kerrang is a no deal. So do you like enter shikari a'tall?

[tottivillarossi]

Yeah, kerrang is a no deal. So do you like enter shikari a'tall?
Nah not really. I think OK Time For Plan B is a decent song, but apart from that I don't listen. I had their album, thought I'd give them a chance but I just couldn't really get into it - there were too many of those interludes also. This of course was not helped by the fact I hate their fanbase, fooking scene kids.

[Paulb-182]

i hate everything to do with this band, but i actually think the music is quite good.

i doubt I'll buy the album, i also think not many other people will either. i see them as a flash in the pan and they wont stick around much longer than what they already have

[tottivillarossi]

i hate everything to do with this band, but i actually think the music is quite good.

i doubt I'll buy the album, i also think not many other people will either. i see them as a flash in the pan and they wont stick around much longer than what they already have
They 'peaked' too early really.

Reminds me of FFAF - great debut album which generated a lot of buzz, everything else has got progressively worse.

[Paulb-182]

They 'peaked' too early really.

Reminds me of FFAF - great debut album which generated a lot of buzz, everything else has got progressively worse.

Casually Dressed was too good to live up to afterwards :-( so good.

they did that tour of little venues not long ago and not many sold out.. quite bad. now theyre doing this give it a name at brixton, a venue they did 2 nights(?) at just a year ago by themselves

[Blueskyburning]

They are so shit, they supported my mate's hardcore band and they came off as utter cunts, they were shit live as well.

Fuck off with your synths and chugs please.

[tottivillarossi]

Casually Dressed was too good to live up to afterwards :-( so good.

they did that tour of little venues not long ago and not many sold out.. quite bad. now theyre doing this give it a name at brixton, a venue they did 2 nights(?) at just a year ago by themselves
Yea, Funeral also touring with support from WATO, which to me, screams "we need to sell more tickets so get the scene kids hooked".


The thing that bothered me was how Memory and Humanity was supposed to be Funeral 'going back to their roots', they even said themselves it will sound closer to Casually Dressed, and it was just a huge let down :(

[Paulb-182]

Yea, Funeral also touring with support from WATO, which to me, screams "we need to sell more tickets so get the scene kids hooked".

The thing that bothered me was how Memory and Humanity was supposed to be Funeral 'going back to their roots', they even said themselves it will sound closer to Casually Dressed, and it was just a huge let down :(

any band that says 'were going back to our roots' means a total let down of an album really, trying to recapture a sound that was them at that time was never going to come off well. i think there are two or three good songs on there, but in all, im not a big fan

and the other band you mentioned i have no clue who they are!!

[tottivillarossi]

any band that says 'were going back to our roots' means a total let down of an album really, trying to recapture a sound that was them at that time was never going to come off well. i think there are two or three good songs on there, but in all, im not a big fan

and the other band you mentioned i have no clue who they are!!
We are the ocean :)


I still don't think they made the right choice in going to a big label so soon. FFAF are lucky they had the success they did with Casually Dressed and before, if they didn't have that they wouldn't have any sort of a reputation at all.

[Paulb-182]

We are the ocean :)


I still don't think they made the right choice in going to a big label so soon. FFAF are lucky they had the success they did with Casually Dressed and before, if they didn't have that they wouldn't have any sort of a reputation at all.

i think they made the right choice really, how could they have turned it down! the material was too strong to be underground, it was the perfect time for them, the problem was they shot themselves in the foot with Hours, its a good album with some strong tracks, but it sent them down the wrong path just so that they didnt blend in with the crowd i think and now they dont know what they are

[TheSkyline]

I like that We Can Breathe In Space song, but for the most part their music sounds like a mess of off time chugs and weird synths that don't really fit the song at all.

[dancelukedance]

We are the ocean :)


I still don't think they made the right choice in going to a big label so soon. FFAF are lucky they had the success they did with Casually Dressed and before, if they didn't have that they wouldn't have any sort of a reputation at all.

What does we are the ocean's music entail?

Hey i thought hours was a very decent album!

[tottivillarossi]

What does we are the ocean's music entail?

Hey i thought hours was a very decent album!
Hours was very decent, I didn't mean to imply otherwise.

We Are The Ocean are basicallyAlexisonfire, but they do everything much simpler and much worse. There's nothing special about them, I can't even understand why they are so hyped up.

[Paulb-182]

Hours was very decent, I didn't mean to imply otherwise.

We Are The Ocean are basicallyAlexisonfire, but they do everything much simpler and much worse. There's nothing special about them, I can't even understand why they are so hyped up.

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[rising_tied]

I just found out about Enter Shikari when I bought my Bamboozle ticketand was checking out some of the bands I dont know on there. Ive heard a few tracks, I think it was the EP but im not positive, that I was disssappointed in. Now usually I try to listen to other songs on CD than the main tracks, but dude. Mothership is effing insanely sick. There are a few other songs too but I dont know the names of them

[tottivillarossi]

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Exsqueeze me?

[Paulb-182]

Exsqueeze me?

they are hyped due to their hair and clothes

[3mpire]

I used to really like them before they released their first album. After that, the hype got way too out of hand so I went off them. Their live shows are a tonne of fun though. The place goes mental.

[sweepthenation]

Enter Shikari I like, but that EP for We Can Breathe In Space was very disappointing. I agree with the post about Kerrang, that channel is the biggest fail ever, they are in love with horrible bands that failed forever ago and hype up the wrong music

[tottivillarossi]

Enter Shikari I like, but that EP for We Can Breathe In Space was very disappointing. I agree with the post about Kerrang, that channel is the biggest fail ever, they are in love with horrible bands that failed forever ago and hype up the wrong music
It's not just the tv channel, the radio and magazine are just as bad!

In their review of Common Existence, they actually said it was 'for fans of My Chemical Romance'!! They don't know how to spot small, good bands but instead borrow ones from Rock Sound and the like once they get just enough recognition.

[reissgoespunk]

I've been following this band since 2005 & became quite friendly with the vocalist. He gave me guest passes to a few shows & always made sure to say "hi" to me.

Then I realised what the fuck I was listening to.

[3mpire]

The only good songs on the album were the songs they've been playing for years.

The new song, however is alright.

[PunksNotDead!]

i just got into them recently. i like it cause most of the fucking florida scene kids know who they are, at least all the ones that i know and hate. as for their new album being overhyped, the only thing ive seen for it was a result of me looking for something about it. im curious to see what its like.

[aoftbsten]

I'm digging Juggernaut. It does have some cringe-worthy moments though (see the line they jacked from lord of the rings). But I'd say i'm excited for a new Enter album. I can't really listen to the old one any more.

[Melkor]

I loved the album when it dropped and saw them live which was pretty great but I didn't listen for a while and when I do now I think there is way too much filler and I dont listen too much. Still some good tracks. 'Juggernauts' is ok, a bit of a mess with some lyrical clangers.

[INFEARANDFAITH2]

saw them at harper's ferry in boston monday night and it was insane..they are the coolest dudes & take the time to meet their fans. their live show is so crazy..honestly one of the best bands ive seen live and ive seen a shitload

[OdeToTheSun]

^
In Fear And Faith! Fuck yeah!

[deanster321]

From my post in the General thread:

Just started listening to it for the first time. If the rest of the album is as good as the first two tracks (excluding the intro) it will easily be better than Take To The Skies and might be starting relatively high on my AOTY list. Consider me converted if it keeps up.

Since then I've heard Juggernauts as well. I don't like that quite so much but from what I can gather that's one of the weaker tracks anyway.

[Five-Star]

love the new album def more mature then take to the skies.

[P0kie]

the new album is AMAZING imo, i love it :D

[dancelukedance]

Juggernauts is sick. I downloaded common dreads last night but am yet to listen to it. Can't wait, should be good!

[dancelukedance]

Really digging the new album. It quite different. The jester is cool

[Piss]

releasing on 15th June not 20th May

[CalRahhh]

Common Dreads is amazing. Tops TTTS definitely. My favourite tracks at the moment are: Juggernauts, Zzzonked, Gap In The Fence, No Sleep Tonight, and Antwerpen.

[dancelukedance]

Common Dreads is amazing. Tops TTTS definitely. My favourite tracks at the moment are: Juggernauts, Zzzonked, Gap In The Fence, No Sleep Tonight, and Antwerpen.

Nice!

Yeah it's a lot trippier too

[Five-Star]

Zzzonked is kickin ass right now. Said it plenty of times that i love wall.Antweren and Juggernauts are great as well as Gap in the fence and no sleep tonight. Realy love the whole album.

[dancelukedance]

"and the flood gates will open!" RAAAAAAHHHHHHH

[Five-Star]

"and the flood gates will open!" RAAAAAAHHHHHHH

omggggggggggg i love that fucking part.

[dancelukedance]

omggggggggggg i love that fucking part.

Hahaha its fucken saweet!

[CalRahhh]

Maaaaaaate! What The Fuck Are You On About?

[Five-Star]

We Must Unite!!!

[_><_]

Im amazed. TTTS is awful, but Common Dreads is actually quite decent.

[OdeToTheSun]

I seriously did not think I would like the new album, but I actually like it alot. Definitely glad I DL'd it now.

[dancelukedance]

Yeah the new album is tops. It's just i have so much new music at the moment, i havent had the chance to spin albums repeatadely!

[xtheaudition]

will it be in best buys>? i was suprised to find thier first record there.

[OdeToTheSun]

Yeah the new album is tops. It's just i have so much new music at the moment, i havent had the chance to spin albums repeatadely!
Indeed it is.
Haha, I'm the same way, which is why my ipod has like 3,000 something songs on it.

[dancelukedance]

Indeed it is.
Haha, I'm the same way, which is why my ipod has like 3,000 something songs on it.


Haha yeah! ive been spinning:

Enter Shikari - Common Dreads
Iwrestledabearonce - Its all happening
A Skylit Drive - Adelphia
Dance Gavin Dance - Happiness
The Blackout - The best in town

[CalRahhh]

I've taken a huge liking to Gap In The Fence on repeat spins. It progression is perfect.

[OdeToTheSun]

Got my mom to preorder Common Dreads for me. I like it that much that I actually want a physical copy. That and I really wanted that awesome ass shirt that comes with it, haha.

[Five-Star]

Yea I want a physical one to. Hope it's in stores here dont feel like ordering it.

[OdeToTheSun]

Yea I want a physical one to. Hope it's in stores here dont feel like ordering it.
It should be in stores. Yeah, I wouldn't really recommend anybody order it unless they really want the shirt and the poster thing with it like I did. They kill you with the shipping which I think was like 11 dollars and something.

[Hockeywall]

^Your 18 and your mommy still orders shit for you? haha[just kidding]

I really enjoy Common Dreads. I can't seem to get through the entire Take To The Skies album in a single listen, but could listen to the new one on repeat. Pissed I didn't get to see them open for August Burns Red in July.

[dancelukedance]

I really like The Jester! it's a cool album

[xtheaudition]

i like their new video!

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[dancelukedance]

i like their new video!



Cool video, it's well done, the lighting and the shots are sick!



YOU"RE NOT GETTING ANY SLEEP TONIGHT

[jh8915]

I forgot Common Dreads came out! I picked it up yesterday and it's sick! No Sleep Tonight and Gap in the Fence are my favorites. That video for No Sleep is great too.

[OdeToTheSun]

My favorites are Solidarity, Step Up, and Zzzonked. No Sleep Tonight is good too.

[mymomsapanda]

i like fanfare of the conscious man

[Greatest Lie]

I think I'm in love with No Sleep Tonight. I don't really know why though.

[dancelukedance]

My favorites are Solidarity, Step Up, and Zzzonked. No Sleep Tonight is good too.

Don't forget The Jester

[PunksNotDead!]

Solidarity is my favorite. great song right there

[OdeToTheSun]

Don't forget The Jester
Eh, It's an okay song.

[xtheaudition]

so whats everyone think of the new album? i only have take it to the skies and the zone

[bestofmoss]

so whats everyone think of the new album? i only have take it to the skies and the zone

I really enjoy it. I think its actually my favorite album of the year so far (though I need to listen to beggars a few more times before I jump to conclusions)

Much better than Take To The Skies (which I'm also a fan of.) Its much more experimental and much less scene-kid-hardcore-dance. Pick it up.

Speaking of the album...anyone know where I can find the bonus tracks and b-sides? They aren't up on bsidesrus or anywhere.

[xtheaudition]

I really enjoy it. I think its actually my favorite album of the year so far (though I need to listen to beggars a few more times before I jump to conclusions)

Much better than Take To The Skies (which I'm also a fan of.) Its much more experimental and much less scene-kid-hardcore-dance. Pick it up.

Speaking of the album...anyone know where I can find the bonus tracks and b-sides? They aren't up on bsidesrus or anywhere.
yah i want to own the disc, where did you get yours at? is in stores? i found take skies at a best buy soo i was just wondering!!

but yah iw ant it! but wasn't sure if i should buy it, and the fact that i am poor, but some day i shall!

[bestofmoss]

yah i want to own the disc, where did you get yours at? is in stores? i found take skies at a best buy soo i was just wondering!!

but yah iw ant it! but wasn't sure if i should buy it, and the fact that i am poor, but some day i shall!
I bought it off i-tunes, the only place I remember seeing it physically was at shows but I haven't really been around record stores much

[xtheaudition]

I bought it off i-tunes, the only place I remember seeing it physically was at shows but I haven't really been around record stores much
yeah well their coming here next month, maybe i'll get it then!

[jtsnazzy]

I haven't liked anything they've done since those first few singles.

[xtheaudition]

trhis video is classic!

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[dancelukedance]

Eh, It's an okay song.


Haha yeah i like it!

It's a good album, like, it came out around the same time as dance gavin dance and a skylit drive so i didnt listen to it much. But now i have revisited it, and its awesome

[wall e]

Common Dreads is great, Zzzonked is a sick song. Not a huge fan of No Sleep Tonight though

[RockTheWalls]

Hey kids, Rou and Rory are going to be on my radioshow Rock The Walls at 5pmEST[25minutes!] check it out, we talk about beer, the olympics, common dreads, take to the skies, jonny sniper, and much more!

http://trainrekradio.com

[aradiantsunrise]

I shall check it out.

Ask them if they going to be doing a headlining tour in the US anytime soon.

[sweepthenation]

Saw them last week for Toursick, they were the best band I think, at one point they asked the crowd to open up and build a human pyramid which was awesome. I didn't like Common Dreads at first but its really grown to be one of my favorites

[RockTheWalls]

On now!!!!

http://trainrekradio.com

[aradiantsunrise]

Can't get it to work. Oh well.

[RockTheWalls]

Can't get it to work. Oh well.

Are you on a mac? I know people have had problems in the past getting it to work.

[aradiantsunrise]

Are you on a mac? I know people have had problems in the past getting it to work.
Nah, keeps telling me to download a plugin and then when I click on the button to download it nothing happens.

[taichadow]

Saw them last week for Toursick, they were the best band I think, at one point they asked the crowd to open up and build a human pyramid which was awesome. I didn't like Common Dreads at first but its really grown to be one of my favorites


LET'S SEE SOME HUMAN FXXXING PYRAMIDS

haha apparently thats something they do a lot

[OdeToTheSun]

I shall check it out.

Ask them if they going to be doing a headlining tour in the US anytime soon.
Someone in the setlists forum said they're doing a headlining tour in October. That person was Canadian though, so who knows if we'll get it too, haha.

[RockTheWalls]

Someone in the setlists forum said they're doing a headlining tour in October. That person was Canadian though, so who knows if we'll get it too, haha.

As mentioned in my interview, they said they werent sure as far as routing yet.

[love_american_style]

i like Shikari not Enter Shikari

[sweepthenation]

LET'S SEE SOME HUMAN FXXXING PYRAMIDS

haha apparently thats something they do a lot

Haha that was the first time I'd ever seen them so I didn't know that. I really hope they have a headlining tour, I'd love to hear like 10-12 songs from them.

[taichadow]

Haha that was the first time I'd ever seen them so I didn't know that. I really hope they have a headlining tour, I'd love to hear like 10-12 songs from them.

idk where you saw toursick, but they headlined NYC at the gramercy last july with stray from the path. they've headlined the US before, and probably will again a few months after toursick

[CheckeredFloors]

They 'peaked' too early really.

Reminds me of FFAF - great debut album which generated a lot of buzz, everything else has got progressively worse.

Casually Dressed was too good to live up to afterwards :-( so good.

they did that tour of little venues not long ago and not many sold out.. quite bad. now theyre doing this give it a name at brixton, a venue they did 2 nights(?) at just a year ago by themselves


Hours > Casually Dressed.
Funeral are my favourite band and Hours is my favourite album.

I agree that the last two albums have been reaaal average but i reckon Hours surpassed Casually Dressed despite being completely different

[aoftbsten]

Yea, I'd say Hours might be a little better than Casually Dressed, haven't listened to either in a while though.

[Paulb-182]

Hours > Casually Dressed.
Funeral are my favourite band and Hours is my favourite album.

I agree that the last two albums have been reaaal average but i reckon Hours surpassed Casually Dressed despite being completely different

I think it's something more to do with the massive nostalgia I have for Casually Dressed that I think it's the best. But then still, every track is a huge track on Casually Dressed. I can't say the same about every track on Hours.

[tottivillarossi]

Hours > Casually Dressed.
Funeral are my favourite band and Hours is my favourite album.

I agree that the last two albums have been reaaal average but i reckon Hours surpassed Casually Dressed despite being completely different

Yea, I'd say Hours might be a little better than Casually Dressed, haven't listened to either in a while though.

I think it's something more to do with the massive nostalgia I have for Casually Dressed that I think it's the best. But then still, every track is a huge track on Casually Dressed. I can't say the same about every track on Hours.

Three opinions; only one of them is correct. Tune in next week to find out which!

[Paulb-182]

I'm going for mine!

[tottivillarossi]

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[Paulb-182]

Woop!

[CheckeredFloors]

Three opinions; only one of them is correct. Tune in next week to find out which!

Opinons cannot be correct!

[tottivillarossi]

Opinons cannot be correct!
In my opinion, Jeff Buckley's version of "Hallelujah" is better than that bint's from the X Factor. I think they can be correct.

[xtheaudition]

seeing them tomorrow for the 2nd time, stoked!

[sweepthenation]

idk where you saw toursick, but they headlined NYC at the gramercy last july with stray from the path. they've headlined the US before, and probably will again a few months after toursick

They said they will have a headlining tour in October

[taichadow]

They said they will have a headlining tour in October

yeeeeah haha I saw that like 2 days after i wrote that

[xtheaudition]

awesome set tonight, came in a lil late, they were playing fucking early, i got to the show at 5:30
got this off my phone (click it to see in full size)

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/2729/entershikarilive.jpg

[LGFUAD21]

everyone who is hating shikari for the hype are mainly just being elitist which is just as bad in my opinion, i lived just down the road from these guys when they first started with the eps and was at some of their earliest shows and it was awesome being part of something new special and unknown. yeah they were a buzz band for scene kids, but common dreads is their best stuff. the electronic elements are more mature, the rock elements are better. in my opinion common dreads is shikari refining their sound. i love everything about shikari. every album and ep, the fact that they did it all diy style, the fact that they spread a good message, the fact that they dont take themselves too seriously and the fact that they stay true to the fact they are british.

i think britain should be proud of shikari and i thoroughly believe they are great ambassadors for british music. They may be hugely successful in the UK now but you cant deny they did it by themselves (the second band ever to sell out the astoria before they had released any music) and have been an inspiration and key player in underground UK music supporting underground music. Believe it or not my band actually outsold shikari in terms of tickets back in the day in cambridge, uk

[RockTheWalls]

Best twitter update ever comes at the hands of these dudes:

"Russell Crowe you can't be Gladiator AND Robin Hood ya greedy smug cunt"

[TheUnderworld]

As most of you know, Enter Shikari's show at the Underworld in Camden has been sold out for months - this is your opportunity to win a pair of tickets to the show!!!

All you have to do is

1. become a fan of the Underworlds official facebook page here -

http://www.facebook.com/theunderworldcamden

2. Suggest your friends to the Underworlds page

3. Write on the wall saying something along the lines of - "I want free tickets for Enter Shikari at the Underworld Camden!"

Good luck!

[RockTheWalls]

New Video/New Song: PSjaM9E2gr4

[dgliwa7bhs]

i saw them the other day. i was very impressed.

[StephenYoung]

New song is sick. Regret missing the show.

[i_am_sexy]

i saw them at Warped, and i cant say i was that impressed.

[RockTheWalls]

Rou is going to be coming on my radioshow Rock The Walls to explain the meaning behind the song "Destabilise". Sum 41 is going to be on my show as well tonight for an interview. Listen here: http://broadcasting.niagaracollege.ca

Add Rock The Walls on facebook as well: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rock-The-Walls/108280749218290

[eriatarka24]

WHAT!! official thread???

mine. <3

lol

[jonasjaevel]

Love the new song :)

[RockTheWalls]

Enter Shikari is going to be on for a interview in 15minutes time. You can listen here: http://173.192.48.97:8228/

[DylanPPPP]

Been jammin Destabliise for days now.

http://www.zzzomg.com/SHIKARIBOUNCE2.gif

[summer skin]

band sucks
*castaway01 in 3...2...1...*

[DylanPPPP]

Acquired taste.

[summer skin]

Acquired taste.
you're thinking of dijon mustard and onions.
how is this band still making money with 2005's sound?

[DylanPPPP]

Because people like it still?

[SamEyes]

Destabilise shocked me, great track

[DylanPPPP]

I still jam Destabilise and it's been, what? A month? Such a solid track.

[SamEyes]

I was very surprised when I heard it, they've nailed the mix between electronics and full band, works so well.

[DylanPPPP]

Well, they're from the UK. Where dubstep was founded. They've grown up around it and knew about it before it was popular in the states. They better pull it off better than any other band here. And they do.

[SamEyes]

Ah nice one, dubstep fan? Nice one, make it myself! Haha. But yeah, they used to play the tiniest venues around here, some of my friends saw them play to about 3 or 4 people in a youth center. Thought it'd go to their heads and their music would become self indulgent and shit but after coming out with this they've changed my mind completely.

[DylanPPPP]

Ah nice one, dubstep fan? Nice one, make it myself! Haha. But yeah, they used to play the tiniest venues around here, some of my friends saw them play to about 3 or 4 people in a youth center. Thought it'd go to their heads and their music would become self indulgent and shit but after coming out with this they've changed my mind completely.

Oh, didn't even notice you live across the pond. I feel silly now. Either way, Enter Shikari are doing something great.

[SamEyes]

Oh, didn't even notice you live across the pond. I feel silly now. Either way, Enter Shikari are doing something great.

Definitely, that track deserves much more publicity than it's had. Thinking of remixing it, could make something fat out of it I reckon!

[eriatarka24]

lol at jeff. at least it is clear i am not the only one on this site who is an ES fan, like he thinks. i hardly even listen to them now regardless

[DylanPPPP]

Definitely, that track deserves much more publicity than it's had. Thinking of remixing it, could make something fat out of it I reckon!

Yeah, they said that that track is in no way going to be on their next record and that they just threw it together in a few days. Which is surprising!

lol at jeff. at least it is clear i am not the only one on this site who is an ES fan, like he thinks. i hardly even listen to them now regardless

I think I may rekindle my flame for them soon. I know I still love Common Dreads.

[eriatarka24]

I think I may rekindle my flame for them soon. I know I still love Common Dreads.
Well I have a bad feeling about the third album from listening to everything they have released since CD.

[DylanPPPP]

Well I have a bad feeling about the third album from listening to everything they have released since CD.

What exactly have they released since CD? Other than Thumper and Destabilise. Those are the only ones I've heard.

[eriatarka24]

What exactly have they released since CD? Other than Thumper and Destabilise. Those are the only ones I've heard.

those and the song Tribalism on the compilation CD with the same name.

[DylanPPPP]

those and the song Tribalism on the compilation CD with the same name.

I'll have to check it out. You didn't like Destabilise?

I mean....http://www.zzzomg.com/SHIKARIBOUNCE2.gif

[eriatarka24]

I'll have to check it out. You didn't like Destabilise?

I mean....http://www.zzzomg.com/SHIKARIBOUNCE2.gif
it is fairly good but it is a bit of a joke cause they are getting over the top with the politics. it's all a bit silly

[wall e]

Common Dreads is great, and a lot better musically, but Take To The Skies is a lot more fun. Maybe it's because I listened to it nonstop for like the whole summer of 07, and it reminds me of some really good friends I made that year, but I will always like it more than CD.

[DylanPPPP]

it is fairly good but it is a bit of a joke cause they are getting over the top with the politics. it's all a bit silly

That's basically expected from ES by now. I take their lyrics with a grain of salt after CD.

Common Dreads is great, and a lot better musically, but Take To The Skies is a lot more fun. Maybe it's because I listened to it nonstop for like the whole summer of 07, and it reminds me of some really good friends I made that year, but I will always like it more than CD.

From the moment I heard the first 4 tracks of CD, I knew I liked it more than TTTS. It just has that epic feel to it.

[wall e]

That's basically expected from ES by now. I take their lyrics with a grain of salt after CD.



From the moment I heard the first 4 tracks of CD, I knew I liked it more than TTTS. It just has that epic feel to it.

It's definitely a better album. I guess it just depends on what kind of mood I'm in to choose which one to listen to

[DylanPPPP]

It's definitely a better album. I guess it just depends on what kind of mood I'm in to choose which one to listen to

I just can't get over how epic Solidarity sounds. I hate using the word 'epic' but I can't find a better word. The claps in Sorry You're Not a Winner ARE legendary though.

[wall e]

I just can't get over how epic Solidarity sounds. I hate using the word 'epic' but I can't find a better word. The claps in Sorry You're Not a Winner ARE legendary though.

Btw I was saying that CD is a better album, I don't think I specified clearly. And yeah, I agree with Solidarity. Zzzonked is insane also

[DylanPPPP]

Btw I was saying that CD is a better album, I don't think I specified clearly. And yeah, I agree with Solidarity. Zzzonked is insane also

"What the fuck are you on about?!"

Love it. Also, I HAVE to mention Juggernauts. Maybe it's because I think Chris should sing more often and he actually as a full part in that song. That's the only thing I miss from TTTS. Chris hardly sings, which is a shame because I think he has a very good, unique voice.

[eriatarka24]

That's basically expected from ES by now. I take their lyrics with a grain of salt after CD.

I know, but CD was pretty good for what it was. Everything since has been pretty blunt and stupid regarding lyrics and if I can't enjoy the lyrics enough, the music just seems a joke.

[eriatarka24]

"What the fuck are you on about?!"

Love it. Also, I HAVE to mention Juggernauts. Maybe it's because I think Chris should sing more often and he actually as a full part in that song. That's the only thing I miss from TTTS. Chris hardly sings, which is a shame because I think he has a very good, unique voice.

I love Chris' voice. So much.

[DylanPPPP]

I know, but CD was pretty good for what it was. Everything since has been pretty blunt and stupid regarding lyrics and if I can't enjoy the lyrics enough, the music just seems a joke.

I love Chris' voice. So much.

I love when they say fuck. Call me immature and blunt myself haha.

The first song I heard by ES was Ok, Time for Plan B, so I thought he was the main singer. I was slightly disappointed when I found otherwise, but got over it quick because Rou is insane. Cockney accents ftw!

[eriatarka24]

I love when they say fuck. Call me immature and blunt myself haha.

The first song I heard by ES was Ok, Time for Plan B, so I thought he was the main singer. I was slightly disappointed when I found otherwise, but got over it quick because Rou is insane. Cockney accents ftw!

now don't get me wrong
i love what you've done with the place

[DylanPPPP]

now don't get me wrong
i love what you've done with the place

I just wish you had a chance to help build it!

[eriatarka24]

I just wish you had a chance to help build it!

*we ;)
hehe

instead of just moving into this home of disrepair
and expected to work, prosper and THEN share
constantly relying on consuming to feel content

[DylanPPPP]

*we ;)
hehe

instead of just moving into this home of disrepair
and expected to work, prosper and THEN share
constantly relying on consuming to feel content

Well I always thought it sounded like 'we' but I figured since he was talking to the "Juggernaut" it was 'you', just his accent made it sound like we. oh well.

But only because we lost touch with this home that we've spent
trillions of dollars paying(?) for our wants and not our needs
and now we've grown tired of...Rory C...

[AdamJL]

I had to find this thread haha I love everything about Enter Shikari. They're probably tied with Vanna for my favorite band because I love how they don't give a fuck about sticking to one genre and I really love their lyrics.

[eriatarka24]

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[Mario57]

KLZIvAvOvzw

[joeycYDG]

KLZIvAvOvzw

They snuck in the boobs on youtube at 0:26. Am I the only one who noticed this?

[wall e]

These updates are gettin me excited

[AdamJL]

KLZIvAvOvzw

I know the Cribs bit has been done by every single band with a video camera but it still makes me laugh.

[PengusNiugnep]

Antwerpen really grew on me. My favorite is still probably Wall or Juggernauts, though.

[Macbeth.]

Anyone seen the new song they played in Texas?

[eriatarka24]

Anyone seen the new song they played in Texas?

.....what?!

[Macbeth.]

.....what?!

Looks like they played a new one on the Texas tour the other night...no videos on YouTube yet, but I'll post here if I find anything!

http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/enter-shikari/2011/the-studio-the-warehouse-live-houston-tx-33d26895.html

[PengusNiugnep]

Yay new song!

[numbernine]

you can watch studio updates on their yt channel. they talked about new single

[Macbeth.]

.....what?!

Here ya go!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGej8s9obQc

[eriatarka24]

Here ya go!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGej8s9obQc

yeah i listened
not sure if i like it or not..

[Macbeth.]

yeah i listened
not sure if i like it or not..

Will really take the studio version to decide, I think! I like the breakdown, actually - heavier than what they've done lately. I'm loving it so far, not trying to be too critical since they're my favorite band and I'll always support em.

[Irishboyv2]

Band is a hit and miss for me, I say my favorite tracks are "Sorry You're Not A Winner" and "Destabalise"

[JeffyDomer]

Anyone seen the new song they played in Texas?

yeah I did, it's pretty sick he does that fast talk rap thing in the beginning then it kind of slows down a little.

[Mario57]

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Better than anything they released since Common Dreads, now i'm excited to hear the upcoming album.

[Mario57]

ZeZicbHE1L8

Awesome haha

[Macbeth.]

ZeZicbHE1L8

Awesome haha

For a joke, this was so fucking good

[AdamJL]

ng8AHEpNDyU
I'm loving this new song!

[Alligator Blood]

Hours was very decent, I didn't mean to imply otherwise.

We Are The Ocean are basicallyAlexisonfire, but they do everything much simpler and much worse. There's nothing special about them, I can't even understand why they are so hyped up.

Have you heard any of there more recent stuff. If a poor Alexisonfire rip-off wasn't bad enough, they've gone pop-punk. Awful.

[tottivillarossi]

Have you heard any of there more recent stuff. If a poor Alexisonfire rip-off wasn't bad enough, they've gone pop-punk. Awful.
I've heard the singles/videos on the music channels, and I agree, it's very boring.

[chelsealouanne]

Really stoked to see this band at Warped!

[Deathco_019]

Really stoked to see this band at Warped!

As am I. Have you seen them before?

[chelsealouanne]

As am I. Have you seen them before?

Nope! This will be the first time. Missed them at last years Warped. How about you?

[wall e]

My first Enter Shikari show was in May 2007 I think. It was in a room of a 100 or so people, I had so much fun.

[brandon_260]

I'm also getting pretty excited to see these guys at Warped. I skipped over them last year to see Pierce the Veil, which I don't regret because Selfish Machines was my AOTY at the time. I've only heard great things about them and hearing Quelle Surprise just pushed that little bit necessary to not miss them.... unless The Wonder Years are playing.

[Deathco_019]

Nope! This will be the first time. Missed them at last years Warped. How about you?

I saw them with ADTR on Toursick in 2010 and last year at Warped. They put on a great live show. They're so energetic. You'll have a blast! =]

[chelsealouanne]

I saw them with ADTR on Toursick in 2010 and last year at Warped. They put on a great live show. They're so energetic. You'll have a blast! =]

Yeah I missed them at last years warped. Saw them yesterday though! I recorded Sorry You're Not A Winner. Their set seemed short to me but whatever, they were good! haha.

[njdevils327]

I'm also getting pretty excited to see these guys at Warped. I skipped over them last year to see Pierce the Veil, which I don't regret because Selfish Machines was my AOTY at the time. I've only heard great things about them and hearing Quelle Surprise just pushed that little bit necessary to not miss them.... unless The Wonder Years are playing.

Everything in this except pierce the veil

[Deathco_019]

So I think Quelle Surprise is the best song this band has ever written. Who agrees? Disagrees?

[Charlesieiy]

So I think Quelle Surprise is the best song this band has ever written. Who agrees? Disagrees?
It's good, but my favourite's zzzonked. Just that whole monologue starting with "staring at your stella desperately for inspiration" then ending with "MATE, WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU ON ABOUT" kills me every time.

Also, yes, these guys play a quality live show, saw them at reading last year. Went in dry, came out wet, it wasn't even raining @_@
They played Destabilise for the first time live there too, proper good!

[Deathco_019]

It's good, but my favourite's zzzonked. Just that whole monologue starting with "staring at your stella desperately for inspiration" then ending with "MATE, WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU ON ABOUT" kills me every time.

I love Zzzonked, but I think Quelle Surprise is better because it brings back that dark vibe and urgency that was on TTTS along with some solid lyrics from the likes of Common Dreads. In my opinion, Enter Shikari are at their best on those darker sounding songs like Step Up, Wall, and basically most of TTTS.

[numbernine]

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[wall e]

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whoa

[PulmonaryArchry]

Not sure how I feel about the breakdown, I don't really like breakdowns.

[brandon_260]

New song is a fucking jam.

[shawnPLAGUES]

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whoa

I could do without the beginning, but other than that, I love it.

Can't wait for the album.

[wall e]

Yeah I'm anticipating this a lot

[Charlesieiy]

Good song. Glad it's not political! That's the only thing I was worried about at the moment with quelle surprise, destabilise and common dreads behind them!

[DylanPPPP]

God I love this band. New song rules.

[_><_]

This song is sooo much better than the last singles.

[maxswellrevenge]

new ep is out http://www.findmusicplx.net/2011/06/enter-shikari-quelle-surprise-ep-2011.html

[eriatarka24]

ZeZicbHE1L8

Awesome haha
Wow, amazing.

Jonny & the Snipers should be an official ES side project and they should release music like this. Yeah.

[Mario57]

6GgTgQM5D0M&feature=player_embedded

whoa

siiick, can't wait to see them

[maxswellrevenge]

does anyone know if their are any house/dance/techno remixes of older songs off 'take to the skies' they've released alot of remixes of newer songs, so i was just wondering if anyone had anything.

[Metalheaderson]

Does anyone know the release date for the album yet?

[rising_tied]

I been liking Snakepit since it dropped, just didnt know there was a Shikari thread. Or at least remember there was one. The song is pretty decent. the first time I was iffy, but its good. I dont see why people hate on the DnB shit at the beginning. I was hoping it would remain prominent through the song... The lyrics before the breakdown are weak as shit. they just seem uninspired and I actually laughed the first time heard it. I was hoping there would be an electronic twist in the breakdown and it got extended, maybe re adding that DnB that shit woulda been fucking ill.. but there wasnt. so for what it was it was good, but not the best shikari by far

[BozzBlonde]

I'm actually pretty stoked for the new album. I'm hoping the production is more in your face this time around. The guitars and drums have been really reserved in terms of production on previous albums.

[Sakarazu]

I'm stoked as hell for the new album haha.

[*Ro']

Video interview in Paris:

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[wall e]

The new album is godly

[Oskarr]

Refuse to listen to the leak. Though I skipped around in "pack of thieves" and that sounds quite good.

[_><_]

I'm not liking the production at parts, but the songs and the message are sweet.

[njdevils327]

I love that system starts off with the same ambient sound as the beginning of common dreads

[njdevils327]

Wow stalemates vocal rhythm is awesome

[njdevils327]

That riff at the end of warm smiles :jawdrop:

[Charlesieiy]

Wow stalemates vocal rhythm is awesome

Stalemate is great, espesh the outro at the end. Dudes have gotten better with each album, warm smiles is my favourite so far.

[njdevils327]

Dudes have gotten better with each album, warm smiles is my favourite so far.

That or pack of thieves for me. I love the ending of warm smiles

[Charlesieiy]

That or pack of thieves for me. I love the ending of warm smiles

Pack of Thieves sounds a bit like Johnny Sniper in the verse haha! Was thrown off by the wubs at the end though, still well enjoyed it.

[njdevils327]

Pack of Thieves sounds a bit like Johnny Sniper in the verse haha! Was thrown off by the wubs at the end though, still well enjoyed it.

Not a huge fan of constellations yet but it's growing on me

[Charlesieiy]

Not a huge fan of constellations yet but it's growing on me

Sounded pretty epic, it's probably their 'largest' song to date. Enjoyed seeing Rou talk about himself a bit more in System... and Constellations.

[njdevils327]

Sounded pretty epic, it's probably their 'largest' song to date. Enjoyed seeing Rou talk about himself a bit more in System... and Constellations.

Yeah that was nice. I think the coolest thing about the album is that it starts off at the very beginnin with the same ambient sound as the beginning of common dreads

[Charlesieiy]

Yeah that was nice. I think the coolest thing about the album is that it starts off at the very beginnin with the same ambient sound as the beginning of common dreads

Yeah man, quite enjoyed that haha. Felt like what they did with standing like statues, at the end of Solidarity. Hearing them scream STAND YOUR GROUND in Arguing With Thermometers was sweet, too. Not as lyrically self referential as Common Dreads, but you can hear similarities to some of their previous material in some of the songs, like Johnny Sniper to Pack of Thieves, All Eyes On The Saint to Hello Tyrannosaurus (especially the bit in the middle where Chris is doing the growls and the chugging), Stalemate is a better version of Gap In The Fence (for me anyway lolol), and Ghandi, Mate, Ghandi is to AFFOC what The Jester was to Common Dreads IMO. These might all just be me looking into it a bit deep, though!

[njdevils327]

Yeah man, quite enjoyed that haha. Felt like what they did with standing like statues, at the end of Solidarity. Hearing them scream STAND YOUR GROUND in Arguing With Thermometers was sweet, too. Not as lyrically self referential as Common Dreads, but you can hear similarities to some of their previous material in some of the songs, like Johnny Sniper to Pack of Thieves, All Eyes On The Saint to Hello Tyrannosaurus (especially the bit in the middle where Chris is doing the growls and the chugging), Stalemate is a better version of Gap In The Fence (for me anyway lolol), and Ghandi, Mate, Ghandi is to AFFOC what The Jester was to Common Dreads IMO. These might all just be me looking into it a bit deep, though!

Maybe a bit in the song comparison. I don't really see the jester comparison besides the fact that both are goofy at times, but the lyrical simalaritied were definitely intentional

[Charlesieiy]

Maybe a bit in the song comparison. I don't really see the jester comparison besides the fact that both are goofy at times, but the lyrical simalaritied were definitely intentional

Haha yer, it's mainly how they're both the goofiest songs on the albums, but yeah for sure about the lyrical stuff. Just listened to Warm Smiles again, really can't get over when that guitar riff kicks in haha, too good

[OliverParker]

Knew a Shikari thread would come sooner or later. I can't wait to get my pre order. Stoked.

[njdevils327]

Not many songs I can play on the radio though.

if anyone has a high quality single edit of sssnakepit PM me. The Louie armstrong bit is funny but it kills the song for radio djs

[morville]

I'm loving this album. I've know this band for quite some years, when they released Take To The Skies, but I've never been a big fan. This album, though, shows a great progression of their sound and I'm loving. My favourite is Warm Smiles Do Not Make You Welcome Here. followed very closely by Pack of Thieves.

[alyssainmoscow]

this band is still kicking it? Thats awesome.
I remember seeing them at the icon in buffalo like 6 years ago!

[wall e]

Streaming: http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/premiere_enter_shikari_a_flash_floo d_of_colour?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=altpress

[Jake Denning]

Great album, really have been lucky to be able to stream the past few weeks. "Search Party" is definitely one of my favorites. Interview on the way.

[AgainstTheCurrent]

Only two songs in and I can already tell they've made big steps since Common Dreads (which I loved)

Search Party fucking rocks.

[Charlesieiy]

Only two songs in and I can already tell they've made big steps since Common Dreads (which I loved)

Search Party fucking rocks.

It gets better. Also, interview? Fuckingggg yes! :D

[Sakarazu]

Review soon? And interview, word.

[AussieBoy]

meltodown is soooo fucking good!

[aradiantsunrise]

Surprised at the lack of wacky electronic sounds on the new album.

[AussieBoy]

seriously only band in the world that is actually doing heavy music and electronic correctly, this album is fit

[npmshah]

Only on "Meltdown" and I'm loving it. Band better be playing Bamboozle this year, since there's no way I can make it to Warped.

[wall e]

seriously only band in the world that is actually doing heavy music and electronic correctly, this album is fit

"Fit" is one of my favorite words to describe things, but I feel like it won't work over here in America. Can I have your permission to start saying it?

[AussieBoy]

"Fit" is one of my favorite words to describe things, but I feel like it won't work over here in America. Can I have your permission to start saying it?

Permission granted.

Although I prob nicked it from the poms

[dancelukedance]

How is the new album guys?

[TheFaceOfZach]

Usually I've only liked a handful of songs of the band's records. But I was really impressed with Quelle Surprise and Destabilise. Saw them at Warped Tour. I was really impressed with them live. And my expectations have been really met with the new album. Might be my first album purchase of the year. This is their first record that I've enjoyed from beginning to end.

[rising_tied]

Not quite sure how i feel about the album... It seems the heavier songs (which i like better) were already released and used to hype the album.. I love the messages and I love shikari, and yes I do like th album alot, but it might be like common dreads. I actually wasnt a fan making the transition from TTTS to Common dreads... put the CD down a bit, relistened and fell in love.... NOw this album i keep playing all the way through when I listen its what I like to do, and a few songs are just gonna take some getting used to .. that being said I was SOOOO fucking stoked when the album leaked, but I will purchase this one if I find it. My girl even said that I was more excited for that than seeing her. What I wanna know is WHY NO BACKWARDS TALK ON ARGUING WITH THERMOMETERS like in the BBC live one..... I thought it was kinda cool

All that being said..... Did ANYONE get the fake download filled with The Rocks intro music

[Likelinus]

I really like the new album. But can I just realize now that they will never surpass Take To The Skies, which is one of my favorite records ever. I do not think that common dreads has aged with dignity, however. There are not many songs on it as I listen longer. So I like that the new was so good as it is when I did not have much hope left.

[wall e]

There were 2-3 songs on Common Dreads that I was iffy about, but I really like every song on the new album. I can't wait to hear how a better quality version of this will sound.

[wall e]

Warm Smiles keeps getting stuck in my head. Guess that means it's my favorite off the record. Such a good song.

[RoshamboPromo]

ENTER SHIKARI <3 http://www.roshambopromo.com/enter-shikari-juggernauts-live/

[DylanPPPP]

Here's my $0.02.

I love pretty much the whole album. They pretty much took their sound and blew it up. Props to them.

Loves are Pack of Thieves, Gandhi, Constellations and System...

Dislikes are Stalemate and Warm Smiles. Those two do nothing for me.

Arguing With Thermometers, Gandhi and Tyrannosaurus are angry Rou at his best.

Sometimes the songs are a little repetitive and the dub-breakdowns were a little unnecessary at times.

[njdevils327]

Only on "Meltdown" and I'm loving it. Band better be playing Bamboozle this year, since there's no way I can make it to Warped.

Damn right neeps.

[wall e]

Constellations is such an amazing closer.

[Oskarr]

God, I seriously have to fight this. It's like trying to lose weight and overhearing a conversation about how great the newest flavor of pringles are.

Right, so I don't like the cover of the LP. Like, for the vinyl:

http://hopelessrecords.merchnow.com/images/39574?w=470&h=470

Meh. Still excited about the songs.

[npmshah]

Constellations is such an amazing closer.

I think it's one of their best non-heavy tracks to date. It even beats "Johnny Sniper."

[npmshah]

Here's my $0.02.

I love pretty much the whole album. They pretty much took their sound and blew it up. Props to them.

Loves are Pack of Thieves, Gandhi, Constellations and System...

Dislikes are Stalemate and Warm Smiles. Those two do nothing for me.

Arguing With Thermometers, Gandhi and Tyrannosaurus are angry Rou at his best.

Sometimes the songs are a little repetitive and the dub-breakdowns were a little unnecessary at times.

Those are two of the best tracks on the album. I was dying at the "remember Gandhi" bit.

[npmshah]

Damn right neeps.

If I had to say one band was "mine," it'd be Enter Shikari. Been with these guys since before Take To The Skies was released in US.

[njdevils327]

If I had to say one band was "mine," it'd be Enter Shikari. Been with these guys since before Take To The Skies was released in US.

did you see my facebook status about them? and youre a total hipster even though you mocked me for calling you out haha. you and your coffee and sweaters and indian poetry

[PengusNiugnep]

I'm glad I chose this to be the first album from 2012 that I hear. It's so good!

[OliverParker]

I got my bundle in the post like 20 minutes, it's so good.

[npmshah]

did you see my facebook status about them? and youre a total hipster even though you mocked me for calling you out haha. you and your coffee and sweaters and indian poetry

Yuppp. I decided not to say anything until I finished the album though. Not quite John Lennon status, but I see what you were going for.

Bahah whatever. Coffee and sweaters? I just like caffeine and nice clothing. And pshant. The indian poetry doesn't count. It's all my family reads.

[Handraa]

New album is so good.

[njdevils327]

Yuppp. I decided not to say anything until I finished the album though. Not quite John Lennon status, but I see what you were going for.

Bahah whatever. Coffee and sweaters? I just like caffeine and nice clothing. And pshant. The indian poetry doesn't count. It's all my family reads.

Hahahha yeah I'm so funny. The thing I compared the two was the line from meltdown. "fear begins to vanish when you realize that countries are just lines, drawn in the sand with a stick," is oddly similar to "imagine there's not countries, it isn't hard to do"

[npmshah]

Hahahha yeah I'm so funny. The thing I compared the two was the line from meltdown. "fear begins to vanish when you realize that countries are just lines, drawn in the sand with a stick," is oddly similar to "imagine there's not countries, it isn't hard to do"

Yeah, the two are similar, but I get completely different vibes from Lennon and Enter Shikari. His music is slower and "hug your neighbor" esque. When I listen to Enter Shikari I get the image of some wild Bolshevik Revolution tearing through the streets of London.

[metalkittie8088]

Glad I came to this forum, I completely forgot the new album was coming out. Gotta go download that!

[PunkInfluence09]

Serious question here:

What is the big appeal to this band? I've tried many times to get into them but I just can't do it. Something about their music doesn't sit right with me when I hear it. Looking for someone who considers themselves a fairly big fan for some insight.

[njdevils327]

Yeah, the two are similar, but I get completely different vibes from Lennon and Enter Shikari. His music is slower and "hug your neighbor" esque. When I listen to Enter Shikari I get the image of some wild Bolshevik Revolution tearing through the streets of London.

Well no shit haha. I never said they sound like Lennon.