anyone?
I think they're nice.
Enter :) what an album.
and I never got into Station, but nonetheless they play quite nice post-rock/metal.
me loves both :)
I have a bootleg of Russian Circles & Red Sparowes on my site. Enjoi!!!
http://el1011.com
What kind of weird picture is that? a foot with fish pecking at it...
i stared at that for about 3 minutes
Station is one of my favoite albums of 2008. Hopefully I'll have a chance to see them live sometime.
QuoteWhat kind of weird picture is that? a foot with fish pecking at it...
i stared at that for about 3 minutes
I been wondering about that too. Was gonna post a question but you beat me to it lol
im a new converted fan, now they gave a team sleep feel i some of the slower tunes. nice.
honestly, I like this band, on record. But I saw them live a few years ago and they were just awful. I don't know they could be one of those bands that just doesn't sound good at all live.
Then again I believe they had a few lineup changes since then. Whatever, Station was a good CD
http://thefader.cachefly.net/russian-circles-malko.mp3
new song
The best post rock/metal band ever! 8)
Listening to Geneva.
Damn, I should've checked out this band sooner. This is awesome stuff.
can anyone upload "Enter"?? that would be narly
Quote from: wither-I on Oct 02, 2009, 11:42 PM
can anyone upload "Enter"?? that would be narly
http://www.mediafire.com/?jzbzdy0nadt :)
Quote from: penguin in the desert on Oct 02, 2009, 11:50 PM
Quote from: wither-I on Oct 02, 2009, 11:42 PM
can anyone upload "Enter"?? that would be narly
http://www.mediafire.com/?jzbzdy0nadt :)
wow thanks amillion brosef! i cant wait to hear this
I still can't believe how much this band has grown. I saw them years ago when they would open for Pelican, and they had NOTHING on Pelican, but man, Station was awesome and now Geneva is even greater. Might be one of my top 10 albums this year.
You guys should check out Dakota/Dakota. They only had 1 album but they were basically the pre-cursor to what became Russian Circles
Dakota/Dakota - Shoot In The Dark (2003) http://www.mediafire.com/?zmznow5yzm2
A lot of their growth has to do with Brian Cook.
enter and station are both good albums, havent heard the new one yet, might actually buy it
ya... buy
I havenh't heard a song I don't like.
Geneva is mind blowing. As is Station and Geneva.
I'll post them.
Definetively the best instrumental music metal-influenced I've heard in years.
Russian Circles are becoming the new ISIS.
I remember how I checked out this band a couple of years ago or something. Got Enter and I remember that the first song was pretty alright and was eager to hear the rest. But I also remember that all the songs on the album sounded the same. So I havent listened to it ever since.
I'll check them out again some of these days, I hope I was wrong about them back then as everyone here seems to enjoy them now.
Quote from: black coffee on Oct 04, 2009, 10:21 AM
Russian Circles are becoming the new ISIS.
the vocals just ruin isis. horrible
hahaha
Isis>>>>> Russian Circles
easillllllllllly but of course just my opinion.
shit vocals RUIN good music. its a small travesty actually
honestly, I love Isis' vocals, screaming and singing. It really adds atmosphere to their music and the lyrics are insanely fascinating...along with the concepts of each album.
I can definitely understand why Isis' vocals would ruin it for some. I love them, though.
3+ years ago i would have no problem with it. but im just not into the screaming any more. there is still some hard yelling and screaming i can deal with but in a miniscule amount...
I checked out Geneva. Had the same reaction when I checked these guys out 2 years ago. The album just seemed to drag on, some good points here and there, but very little. I will check these guys again after a couple of more years. I wish I would enjoy them but sadly I do not.
man, i've pretty much been listening to station and geneva nonstop for the last couple of days.
Between These Arms Are Snakes and Russian Circles (AND his previous band , the influential Botch) I think it's safe to say that Brian Cook is a master of many genres.
Quote from: ben on Oct 08, 2009, 12:01 AM
Between These Arms Are Snakes and Russian Circles (AND his previous band , the influential Botch) I think it's safe to say that Brian Cook is a master of many genres.
Woah he was in Botch? He's even more amazing than I thought.
Pitchforked!!!
http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/13607-geneva/
Nice review. I got annoyed with the constant use of "The Circles" though.
Russian Circles "Harper Lewis" LIVE at Wicker Park Fest 07 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmOR1I2Q-OI#)
Awesome performance. Kickass drummer.
Hey I was there!
NICE!
Quote from: black coffee on Oct 04, 2009, 10:21 AM
Russian Circles are becoming the new ISIS.
That didn't quite happen, I got to admit. They were on a good way, but then ISIS came back with Wavering Radiant and people were all over it. If I was asked which is the most hyped band on this board in 2010 ( except anything including deftones members ), I'd definitely say ISIS. Big time. In bold font and with tons of exclamation marks. And I'm not saying they're not great, which they are, but it kind of proves to me, too many bands get the recognition they deserve by disbanding and not a second earlier.
Eh, I dunno.
Isis has always gotten a lot of recognition for the stuff they did. When people say "post-metal", Isis is pretty much the first thing that comes to mind...for the most part. They've always been a people favorite on this board. Not just in 2010. When a beloved band is breaking up it's bound to get people talking more about the band than usual.
Anyways, a new Russian Circles would be nice!
Russian Circles doesn't have a singer. They don't even really sound like Isis. Therefore, ........
Because I wasn't talking about the status of a band, but about the style of music they play. Oh, wait...
I jes kiddin
Quote from: bright lights, big city on Dec 05, 2010, 06:18 PM
Hey I was there!
Me too! They practice in the same building as me!
Guys are working on their new album. Brandon Curtis of Secret Machines / Interpol is going to produce and mix the outcome.
A European tour with Boris is confirmed in June / July. A US Headline Tour is expected for October/November.
Damn, Russian Circles and Boris. Sounds like a good time.
yeah i went to see these two last year in baton rouge together but russian circles didnt play because they flipped the van and all their shit was twisted and destroyed
(http://www.theprp.com/wp-content/uploads/russiancircles.jpg)
out on Oct 25 YAAAAAAY!
fapfapfapfapfap
Quote from: bright lights, big city on Aug 18, 2011, 06:19 PM
(http://www.theprp.com/wp-content/uploads/russiancircles.jpg)
out on Oct 25 YAAAAAAY!
Daaaamn, I had no idea they were putting out new stuff. Awesome.
This baby hasn't leaked yet?
Y U NO LEAK!?
http://www.spin.com/articles/first-spin-russian-circles-empros-lp (http://www.spin.com/articles/first-spin-russian-circles-empros-lp)
Empros is so fucking great.
album of the year contender for me
Quote from: bright lights, big city on Oct 23, 2011, 03:36 PM
album of the year contender for me
hands fucking down already.
Finally got to sit down and give this a proper listen. Blown away.
Actually t I got a bit bored by Empros, thought musicality was better than ever, but the songs aren't as good as their previous effort. Still I only heard it 2 times only, and feels it deserves a couple more listens.
Russian Circles "309" - Empros Live Studio Sessions (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtpFOBJA7O8#ws)
So. Fucking. Good.
Soooo Dope!
Holy. Shit.
Soooo True!!
Amazing. This just reminds me that I haven't seen them live in about 6 years, and cements the fact that I need to see them live again ASAP.
Seeing these dudes again on Thursday night. Gonna be great.
New song feat. Chelsea Wolfe.
Russian Circles - Memorial (feat. Chelsea Wolfe) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF75kI1iiEw#)
Wow, I love this. Amazing song.
I dig it. Lots of good music coming out in October.
i like it. I'm fond of both russian circles and chelsea wolfe, nice combination.
Memorial...amazing album.
When it comes to post-rock nobody does it better than these guys.
Quote from: theis on Oct 13, 2013, 10:06 PM
Memorial...amazing album.
When it comes to post-rock nobody does it better than these guys.
Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Sigur Rós disagrees. ;)
Fuck, I totally forgot that they were putting out an album!
and here it is :
http://www.mediafire.com/download/8cixbjd9f4n5f8t/Russian+Circles+-+Memorial.zip (http://www.mediafire.com/download/8cixbjd9f4n5f8t/Russian+Circles+-+Memorial.zip)
Quote from: Deadradio on Oct 16, 2013, 05:55 AM
and here it is :
http://www.mediafire.com/download/8cixbjd9f4n5f8t/Russian+Circles+-+Memorial.zip (http://www.mediafire.com/download/8cixbjd9f4n5f8t/Russian+Circles+-+Memorial.zip)
thank you
great music
I saw these guys live with BTBAM and Coheed earlier this year and they were fucking amazing.
Saw them live last night and they blew my mind to atoms.
One of the best bands around, for sure.
That's great, I been meaning to get back into them, it's been awhile.
They play any new stuff? Seems like they are due for another album this year.
Aren't some of their members involved in the new Chelsea Wolfe record too. That's coming later this year.
Quote from: bright lights, big city on Apr 29, 2015, 02:15 PM
They play any new stuff? Seems like they are due for another album this year.
No new stuff, but a great and varied setlist.
Deficit
Carpe
309
Harper Lewis
Geneva
1777
Station
Mládek
Death Rides a Horse
Youngblood
Brian Cook has such an immense bass sound. Probably my favorite bass player right now.
http://www.theprp.com/2016/05/17/news/russian-circles-announce-new-album-guidance-north-american-tour/ (http://www.theprp.com/2016/05/17/news/russian-circles-announce-new-album-guidance-north-american-tour/)
HYPED
! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKJVYQtkPnc#)
Fuck, I love this band.
Yup, amazing song.
! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWoJs4QkvwE#)
I love this band so much.
so so so good
The last couple of seconds of the track really remind me of The Appleseed Cast, and that's a compliment.
That will be a very good album indeed
New material sounds really good. Looking forward to hearing the album in its entirety.
I will be seeing them = new album in October.
Gotta love Vilnius rock/metal scene, some better names arrive here and there.
I don't like this band just because of the word "Russian" in the name.
Quote from: krook on Jul 30, 2016, 04:12 PM
I don't like this band just because of the word "Russian" in the name.
And why you don't like the word Russian?
Russian Circles is a good band, but there are dozens of better post rock bands (also some of Russia).
Quote from: digital bath on Jul 31, 2016, 11:47 AM
Quote from: krook on Jul 30, 2016, 04:12 PM
I don't like this band just because of the word "Russian" in the name.
but there are dozens of better post rock bands
Nah.
When it comes to instrumental post-rock/metal, nobody does it better than Russian Circles.
Gonna add this to my grocery list
Yup gonna give it a spin tonight. Pumped. They always deliver.
Full album stream:
http://www.stereogum.com/1891789/stream-russian-circles-guidance/mp3s/ (http://www.stereogum.com/1891789/stream-russian-circles-guidance/mp3s/)
It's pretty fucking good!
Quote from: theis on Aug 01, 2016, 06:50 AM
Quote from: digital bath on Jul 31, 2016, 11:47 AM
Quote from: krook on Jul 30, 2016, 04:12 PM
I don't like this band just because of the word "Russian" in the name.
but there are dozens of better post rock bands
Nah.
When it comes to instrumental post-rock/metal, nobody does it better than Russian Circles.
WEEEEEEEELLLLL....
Quote from: lostpilot on Aug 04, 2016, 06:32 PM
Quote from: theis on Aug 01, 2016, 06:50 AM
Quote from: digital bath on Jul 31, 2016, 11:47 AM
Quote from: krook on Jul 30, 2016, 04:12 PM
I don't like this band just because of the word "Russian" in the name.
but there are dozens of better post rock bands
Nah.
When it comes to instrumental post-rock/metal, nobody does it better than Russian Circles.
WEEEEEEEELLLLL....
The new album is further proof of my statement ;)
Theis, are you trying to tell me that Russian Circles do it better than, say, Explosions in the Sky, This Will Destroy You, Mogwai, Godspeed You! Black Emperor or Isis in their best days?
Yeah, Russian Circles are pretty fucking bad ass, but doesn't it sometimes feel pretty formulaic and predictable whereas other bands have their own more distinct sound? Don't get me wrong, I love pretty much everything by Russian Circles but I can't really believe that you, after listening to countless albums, would say that they're THE band.
MUCH LOVE
I'm just teasing ya. Personally though, I like Russian Circles more than the bands you mentioned (except Isis, whom I don't really think can be compared).
Russian Circles have a very distinguised sound and Brian Cook is probably in my top 3 favorite bass players. His sound and tone is just massive. Sure, they use the same recipe from album to album, but I still think all their albums are unique in their own way.
After giving the album a couple of detailed listening sessions, I like it, but there are some flaws to it in my ears.
It feels more like a palette of sounds, a collage of various rhythms and ideas that follow one direction; there is a togetherness quality to the album but at the same time it's just a little detached. Like, yes, the genre of their music require some detachment but in some parts it feels like the instrumental version of an album which actually features vocals. Not all of it, but there are plenty of spaces for additional instruments etc. So yeah, but I have no doubts that it will sound grand and amazing live, cause these guys are professionals and you can hear it. Still, some moments I felt like something was missing.
Overall, five squirrels out of possible seven
Personally I'd actually put Russian Circles above Explosions in the sky, This will destroy you, and Mogwai. And I'm not sure I agree with them being all that formulaic. And even if you describe it that way, I mean, Explosions in the sky are formulaic as fuck.
I'd say Russian Circles are closer to post metal than anything. They sound good in my ears anyway. This album is on heavy rotation for me.
I think what bothers me the most is the composition of the album. It's just not out there enough - technically the band is perfect, the energy is perfect, but the songs are just not that creative or something.
NO HATIN' THO, it's all good
Saw these fools last night. Jeez. SO good. If i have one complaint it's that all my favorites were toward the beginning of the show, so there was a bit of a descending curve as it went on, from my very subjective standpoint. All in all amazing, though. They played Baraka on the projectors, that was pretty captivating as well, worked well with the music.