Another brief recap of all Doves’ forthcoming scheduled appearances on UK TV and radio, courtesy of UK TV Guide.com. Please note that all scheduling and programme information is subject to change.
XFM Residency XFM London / XFM Manchester Radio, April 19th (TONIGHT) at 09:00pm BST.
Join this week’s Xfm resident DJ who will be playing their favourite music. Go to Xfm.co.uk to find out more.
Colin Murray BBC Radio One, April 27th at 10:00pm BST.
New music and alternative classics, plus Colin is ‘In the Company of’ Doves.
The Doves’ newest album, Kingdom of Rust, is definitely not for everyone. It is a cacophony of minor, at times difficult-on-the-ear sounds. That being said, it is likely to be one of the most intriguing, original albums you’ve heard in a long time. The entire album has a strange, almost electronica-like aura, perhaps most notably displayed in the track, “The Outsiders.” It is a little creepy at times, but in general makes for an overarching sound that is both indie and at times reminiscent of classic rock. “House of Mirrors” is probably the most interesting track of the album, constantly changing the prevalent rhythm and tempo while spontaneously adding sound effects and featuring incredible guitar instrumentals. The listener will never get bored, but may, on the contrary, wish for a break, one that comes around the middle of the album. The listener is given room to digest the initial fast-paced music with much slower-paced tracks, beginning with “10:03.” “Ship of Fools” is another track worthy of mention, as its background flow somehow emits the feeling of being on a ship at sea. The Doves have changed since their most widely known album, 2002’s The Last Broadcast, but an open-minded listener will bask in the innovative glory of Kingdom of Rust.
The band musters a lot of sound for just three guys, carefully layered and interestingly developed, rather than relying on repetitive chords and lines. Of particular note is guitarist Jez Williams, who manages varied effects, from wah-wahs to heavy distortion dripping with resonance to heavy incisive licks, sometimes even within the same song, while making them all seem not only to fit, but also to be absolutely necessary.
Doves bring their most ambitious and bold material out towards the end of Kingdom of Rust. Before guitarist Jez Williams begins singing on “Compulsion,” the sound can be confused with that of another Mancunian threesome, the Bee Gees. With Andy Williams tapping away on the top hat and cymbals and Goodwin laying down a groovy baseline, this song just makes you want to dance like its 1975.
This has been 18 months in the making and they’ve secreted themselves away in a Cheshire farmhouse to record it. The fruits of their extended labour is an album that’s cerebral and eclectic –experimental even. At times they’re wind-up merchants, building up a fever-pitch sense of anticipation without ever flourishing into the longed-for killer chorus. Others range from a Chemical Brothers-kind wallop through to Who-like meandering rock anthems –and that’s before the quiet, orchestral rock intensity and far-off shimmerings. As for where the Lancastrian Spaghetti western-sounding title track fits in –well, it doesn’t.
A third song, ’10:03′, was broadcast on last night’s extended version of the BBC’s ‘Later With Jools Holland’ show.
Click here to download a video of the performance.
The video is an Xvid-encoded MPEG4 AVI file which should be standalone-compatible with most new DVD or AV players which are equipped to play DivX files.
Jetstream Snowden Winter Hill Rise Pounding Almost Forgot 10:03 Words Denier Kingdom of Rust Ambition Black & White Compulsion The Outsiders Caught By —- Northenden Here It Comes Last Broadcast The Fear
I think its safe to presume the Brighton setlist was the same as this & Cambridge.
If you were wondering about the Kingdom Of Rust artwork. Then this may be of interest to you. The images featured were taken by long time doves photographer Rick Myers at Northlandz in Flemington, New Jersey USA, the home of the Great American Railway, Doll Museum and Art Gallery. The rustic like imagines fit rather well with the travel theme that runs throughout the album.
Northlandz houses the largest indoor model railway in the world today. The track totals 1 mile in length, with upto 100 trains that run around on it every day. Quite impressive.
Its open to the public and by all accounts is well worth a visit. Visit the official Northlandz website.
On the NME doves microsite, you can now view a documentary about the recording process of Kingdom Of Rust. Some interesting shots, including what could be a sneak preview of the House Of Mirrors video. It would appear this would have been on the special edition DVD that was advertised early on, but was eventually withdrawn.
Channel 4 aired a 30 minute doves music special Thursday morning, Which included some live cuts. If you are in the UK you can watch the show via this link. I hope to be able to upload the video & audio clips from this at some point very soon.
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