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Islands
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Hailing from Montreal, Canada, Islands is a 6 piece band founded by former The Unicorns frontman Nick Thorburn (briefly taking the stage name “Nick Diamonds”) and drummer J’Aime Tambeur. Following the untimely disbandment of The Unicorns as they teetered on the brink of breaking through, Islands’ debut release entitled Return to the Sea, with its quirky sounds and refreshing, catchy melodies includes collaborations with members of Arcade Fire and Wolf Parade. This debut picks up where The Unicorns left off and takes the music to new heights without departing from The Unicorns’ unique if sometimes peculiar appeal.
Islands plays beautiful pop melodies, intertwined with elements of afro-pop, hip hop, and indie rock, among others. One of the main gimmicks of the band is the recorder brought over from The Unicorns, which is prominently featured in the song “Jogging Gorgeous Summer.” Nick Diamonds rules over the band with an iron fist. Other members include: Patrice Agbokou, Aaron Harris, Alex Chow, Sebastian Chow, and Patrick Gregoire. Return to the Sea, their rookie effort, was released on April 4th, 2006 on the brand new label, equator records, and rough trade in the uk. Digital Distribution handled by Alpha Pup.
On May 20, 2008, Islands released its second album, Arm’s Way, on Anti- Records.
On September 22, 2009 Islands released their third full length album, Vapours.
Islands plays beautiful pop melodies, intertwined with elements of afro-pop, hip hop, and indie rock, among others. One of the main gimmicks of the band is the recorder brought over from The Unicorns, which is prominently featured in the song “Jogging Gorgeous Summer.” Nick Diamonds rules over the band with an iron fist. Other members include: Patrice Agbokou, Aaron Harris, Alex Chow, Sebastian Chow, and Patrick Gregoire. Return to the Sea, their rookie effort, was released on April 4th, 2006 on the brand new label, equator records, and rough trade in the uk. Digital Distribution handled by Alpha Pup.
On May 20, 2008, Islands released its second album, Arm’s Way, on Anti- Records.
On September 22, 2009 Islands released their third full length album, Vapours.
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TWAANX wrote:
Swans(life after death) is still the best song
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jawz wrote:
Welcome back, J'aime! The songwriting, composition and production on Vapours is excellent. Islands are forever.
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bit_core wrote:
great group!!! i like it!
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Cryptomnesiac wrote:
Ha good point. I mean any time they play like Swans even they are pretty much playing a Unicorns song. Abominable Snow is a more obvious example though.
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dbe43 wrote:
i pissed all over vapours until i really listened to it properly. and it's really quite great. really really really. possibly the best one?
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antiboy wrote:
to people who say tender torture makes this album 'one of the best', the song was written and performed during the RTTS tour. to people who say that theyve never played a unicorns song live, you should listen to , 'three inches of blood', 'unicorns are people too', th'corn gangg and then come back and see if the islands have never played a unicorns song live.
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OmfgAaarghh wrote:
ISLANDS OWN. THAT'S IT. SIMPLE AS THAT.
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TheCapu wrote:
if you're thinking about buying an islands album but aren't sure, i wrote a band profile on my blog. it may help in your decision. http://sadsongsforimmaturelovers.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/islands-a-band-profile/
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gnomezly wrote:
Islands AREN'T forever!
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almostcookies wrote:
my heart was broken at their show last night. this shit should not be parading around with the name 'Islands', it is just wrong.
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gnomezly wrote:
You said it, Dot. I can't believe he fired like...the whole band.
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dotheastro wrote:
I saw them live after Arm's Way came out, and they were amazing, and the show I saw them play last week just did not live up to that. The songs they played that are not on Vapours just sounded like hollow, pale versions of their former selves. I like the first half of Vapours alright. I thought Arm's Way was incredible, partially because of the instrumentation which has been replaced with synthesizers now. Just not the same. I realize Nick wants to keep changing, but I'm hoping he realizes this was not the direction to go in.
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Andy4Indie wrote:
i love arms way, in my opinion their best album, although vapours is really good
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cuyler wrote:
Thorburn sounds like the name of a norse warrior. i like it.
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ryan_henry wrote:
why does everyone hate arms way?
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lolipot wrote:
i'd say, the unicorns grew up
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franz58 wrote:
Unicorns are so much better
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io_morrison wrote:
I've never heard them play a Unicorns song live, but we all can hope ;)
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meanmrmustard wrote:
Do they do Unicorns songs live?
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AdamTheFairy wrote:
Vapours was a weak album, and I was really disappointed by it. Islands is still in my top list of bands, though.
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