It's been a while since I've had a favorite band. Like a favorite over all others, like 'ohmy godifIeversawthisbandliveIwouldcrybecauseIlovethemsomuch!' And that's how I talk when I love a band. What do you mean you haven't heard of TillyandtheWall or RiloKiley?
But this summer, after 3 solid years of me loving Rilo Kiley, they are FINALLY releasing a new album. And they're getting slightly huge, and it's worrying me. I'm going to see them at Connect Festival which has ruled me out of going to see any of their other gigs across the country. (They're not coming to Scotland again, racists) They're also touring all over the world promoting their new album, which hasn't even been leaked on the internet yet (come on people I need to learn the words) which means they won't be back here like ever.
That's not the most worrying part. What if everyone else starts liking them as well? I'll be the idiot who's like "yah, well, I've loved them ever since their 2004 album 'More Adventurous' came out, and I've got their first ever EP, what did you say your name was again?' and then I'll look like a dick and they won't be my friend. It won't be that joyous occasion where you find someone who loves a total unheard of band as much as you do and then you can listen to 'Portions for Foxes' over and over when you're drunk together. It's the basis of many beautiful friendships. Well at least 3.
I know it's selfish, but I want Rilo Kiley to myself. I want me and my friends to like them but not you. It's not that I want people to say 'who?' when I tell them my favourite band and it's not that I don't want them to do well. I don't want them to get massive, then rubbish, then everyone will like them and I won't anymore. But what if I do and they bring out more albums and do more gigs and then they sell out and I can't go. I'm their biggest fan. I need to be there.
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Heh, fat chance. The new song's shite. Although I think I'm determined to be disappointed: I can't listen to Rilo Kiley in the same way anymore, not since Jenny's perfect solo album.
(I totally get this feeling though.)
'Perfect Solo Album'?! Are you serious? It was a self obsessed drawn out piece of tat that was probably half as good as a Rilo Kiley album if I was in a really good mood. Some of the tracks were good, and that cover of Handle me With Care was good. But it was such a half hearted attempt at something decent.
I can ignore all that though because I love Jenny, and I do agree that the new song's rubbish. It's like an 80's pop tune. I should be getting a promo copy soon though, perks of the job! Cannae wait and I'll be sure to give an honest review. If I can!
The album's up on Myspace now:
http://www.stereogum.com/archives/hear-rilo-kileys-under-the-blacklight.html
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