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AMPLIFIER October 2011
With a sound that draws as much from post-rock’s modernity as it does from the classic space rock grooves of the past, Amplifier’s resurgence into the music scene with 2011’s ‘The Octopus’ was not just a celebratory success story of sticking it to ‘the man’, but testament to the dogged determination that drives this unique Mancunian trio ever onwards. In the near 14 years of their existence, Amplifier have suffered from more than their fair share of the kind of pitfalls that the music industry can throw at a band, defiantly stuck two fingers up to the perceived manner of doing business and set about creating their own music for themselves and their fans. For an alternative band unafraid to toy with rock conventions, it was a steadfastly punk rock way of doing their own business.
Then again, there has always been something special that sets Amplifier apart. I first crossed paths with the band within months of them forming in 1998, and even then the stand-out song of their early sets was a song called Motorhead. Not the Lemmy-penned song of the same name, but their own dizzying space/prog/metal/alternative anthem that still crops up in their live set today. A youthful display of the unyielding belief that has fired Sel Balamir, Neil Mahony and Matt Brobin (the same trio who make up Amplifier today) to the point where they can dictate their career on their own terms.
With a sound that draws as much from post-rock’s modernity as it does from the classic space rock grooves of the past, Amplifier’s resurgence into the music scene with 2011’s ‘The Octopus’ was not just a celebratory success story of sticking it to ‘the man’, but testament to the dogged determination that drives this unique Mancunian trio ever onwards. In the near 14 years of their existence, Amplifier have suffered from more than their fair share of the kind of pitfalls that the music industry can throw at a band, defiantly stuck two fingers up to the perceived manner of doing business and set about creating their own music for themselves and their fans. For an alternative band unafraid to toy with rock conventions, it was a steadfastly punk rock way of doing their own business.
Then again, there has always been something special that sets Amplifier apart. I first crossed paths with the band within months of them forming in 1998, and even then the stand-out song of their early sets was a song called Motorhead. Not the Lemmy-penned song of the same name, but their own dizzying space/prog/metal/alternative anthem that still crops up in their live set today. A youthful display of the unyielding belief that has fired Sel Balamir, Neil Mahony and Matt Brobin (the same trio who make up Amplifier today) to the point where they can dictate their career on their own terms.
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dalviodias wrote:
Come to Poland!
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wreath5 wrote:
If you like Amplifier, check out [wreath] - latest EP available free via Bandcamp!
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karolcia_1993 wrote:
Rediscovering Eternity. God, how amazing is this EP!
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Rzch479 wrote:
Wish they'll tour with Porcupine Tree again... [2] :)
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jb257 wrote:
This is band is cheesy and lame. [3] Cephalopod cheese.
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AnachronOrange wrote:
I've come to realize I like this substance known as cheese. This band is growing on me.
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slave_guard wrote:
v Totally agreed.
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herkyjerky wrote:
This is band is cheesy and lame.
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karolcia_1993 wrote:
Unfortunately, I can't go to any of their concerts with Anathema. And that could be so amazing. Two incredible bands (though, right now I'm more into Amplifier than Anathema). Wish they'll tour with Porcupine Tree again...
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Ampcorp wrote:
Dates With Anathema! http://ampcorp.blogspot.com/2012/01/amplifier-dates-with-anathema-april.html Amplifier will play for 45 minutes - so still a good length show!
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Pouwelson wrote:
yeah also not a real fan of anathema... but i'm quite curious about their live performance and feel... i can imagine it being quite awesome. Amplifier will be great ofcourse :D
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The_Vein wrote:
looking forward to see them live again in april. it's a shame they're only the supporting act. because the main act is anathema. I don't like anathema. You don't say? :D
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cegutierrez73 wrote:
Bienvenidos: ....Amplifier....................................Felicitaciones..!
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Maquina_Muerte wrote:
Tool/A Perfect Circle worship ? ;) but they rock, that's for sure
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thewolfisloose wrote:
In my top ten for the year http://thegreatdisconnect-thewolfisloose.blogspot.com/2011/12/best-of-2011-part-2.html
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Pouwelson wrote:
I'm kinda glad to see Motorhead on top again, still think it's one of their best, although The Octopus is better as an album
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ManiacForces wrote:
Fascinating
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DrKKE wrote:
The Octopus \m/
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standard_user wrote:
fucking underrated.
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Jonzo67 wrote:
I don't recall hitting people with a poster haha. Matt gave me a lovely free one though. OGS made me have a huge grin like this :D Sent "ONE. GREAT. SUMMER." to my mate by text, he was rather envous.
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Anathema
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