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Post by oscillations. on Feb 15, 2007 21:40:50 GMT -5
I just made a thread in the Alternative section for "Flathead" (the current iTunes theme), but I'll create an album thread, too. I expect this group & their current single to blow up in the coming weeks/months. Already nearing Hot 100 territory on the strength of downloads alone, it goes for adds March 12th. This Scottish garage rock band have enjoyed considerable success in the UK, as their debut Costello Music was one of the best selling releases of 2006. It is out March 13th here. iPod ad (you've all seen it): youtube.com/watch?v=wwi8_rRq8osLike the Kooks, I don't find this act particularly original and somewhere near the bottom of the current Britpunk pecking order artistically. All that being said, this single would provide the charts some much needed fire & spunk. Oh yeah, they won a Brit Award yesterday - British Breakthrough Act. |
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Post by oscillations. on Feb 20, 2007 0:43:41 GMT -5
"Flathead" will probably enter the Hot 100 this week.
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Post by joker on Feb 20, 2007 2:04:52 GMT -5
I've heard a few of their songs, and I kinda agree with the Kooks analogy. "Flathead" ain't bad at all, and a spot in the Hot 100 would be just fine, given the realistic competition.
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Post by oscillations. on Feb 20, 2007 2:13:20 GMT -5
Some of their tracks almost have that same grunge-pop energy as the Vines, which could (realistically) work better for US radio. But "Flathead" is their most dynamic track. It shifts from Pogues-like folk-punk to garage-rave up in 30 seconds flat (& then back again). Their Flathead EP is up on iTunes now, and features 4 tracks (2 album, 2 b-sides).
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Post by vinyl on Feb 20, 2007 19:18:48 GMT -5
I really like the four songs I've heard. "Creeping Up The Back Stairs" is my favorite. I should check out the album.
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Post by oscillations. on Feb 21, 2007 23:32:46 GMT -5
"Flathead" shoots up to #75! :o That's a 26 spot leap, in a week of tough competition.
Congrats, my Scottish lads, on your first American Hot 100 hit.
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Post by joker on Feb 22, 2007 13:40:37 GMT -5
I'll take it. I don't expect it to have a real long chart life -- a la Modest Mouse and the Shins -- but it's cool that it made it at all.
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Post by zago on Feb 22, 2007 14:17:47 GMT -5
they have already sold almost 1m only in Europe this year (almost all in UK)
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Post by oscillations. on Mar 9, 2007 17:15:44 GMT -5
They will be the opening act on BRMC's West Coast tour:
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05 Marquee Theatre, Tempe, AZ*
06 House of Blues, San Diego, CA*
08 The Wiltern, Los Angeles, CA*
09 The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA*
11 Roseland Theatre, Portland, OR*
12 Richard's on Richard's Cabaret, Vancouver, BC*
13 The Showbox, Seattle, WA*
I have to say I wouldn't mind them as an opening act.
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Post by joker on Mar 9, 2007 18:14:30 GMT -5
"Flathead" is back up to #43 on iTunes right now. If the resurgence holds up, it has a shot at returning to the Hot 100.
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Post by oscillations. on Mar 9, 2007 19:13:58 GMT -5
MTV should start rotating the video.
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Post by reception on Mar 13, 2007 14:47:54 GMT -5
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Post by oscillations. on Mar 16, 2007 18:20:49 GMT -5
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Post by joker on Mar 16, 2007 18:25:01 GMT -5
"Flathead" is back up to #43 on iTunes right now. If the resurgence holds up, it has a shot at returning to the Hot 100. Turned out to be a higher return than I anticipated: a new peak, #74. |
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Post by roentgenizdat on Mar 19, 2007 12:13:10 GMT -5
The Fratellis release new single on new formatUSB sticks 'could shake up chart' The Fratellis have released their new single 'Baby Fratelli' on a USB drive today (March 19), leading to speculation that the new format could shake up the charts. Chart rules have changed which could make downloads eligible for the Top 40 since the beginning of 2007 and it has been suggested that flash drives should now be included in the count. About 7,000 Fratellis sticks have been made available at HMV stores. USB drives were piloted last October with Keane single 'Nothing's In My Way' which sold out in a day. In a statement Lee Jenson head of marketing at Island Records said: "The success of the Keane single last year convinced us that music fans would welcome more audio release on this format. "If demand really does start to take off, it may well become viable to thinkg about releasing selective album on USB as well, especially if they are to become eligible for inclusion in the chart."
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Post by roentgenizdat on Mar 21, 2007 4:06:17 GMT -5
The Fratellis will be on Late Night with Conan O'Brien this Friday.
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Post by vance169 on Mar 21, 2007 6:52:02 GMT -5
Can anyone tell me if Costello Music figures show that 16K units were sold the first week, is that good or bad? I bought my copy at Best Buy but wished it was the same as the UK version however. I am really wanted to see the British Invasion take off.
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Post by areyoureadytojump on Mar 23, 2007 15:18:28 GMT -5
3/31/07 chart:
NEW 48 FRATELLIS COSTELLO MUSIC 14,883 14,902
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Post by oscillations. on Mar 27, 2007 8:48:52 GMT -5
Cinematics! ;)
And The Fratellis performed a fast & hard version of this the other night on Conan. They are featured as one of "10 Artists To Watch in 2007" in the most recent Rolling Stone.
"Flathead" is also Top 5 on both MTV & MTV2 in plays, so that might let them enjoy a solid few weeks in the upper-middle of the albums chart.
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Post by oscillations. on Mar 27, 2007 10:55:28 GMT -5
album sales are already on track to equal or surpass last week's
41 50 FRATELLIS INTERSCOPE 8,390
COSTELLO MUSIC
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Post by roentgenizdat on Mar 29, 2007 5:50:26 GMT -5
04/07: 48 84 FRATELLIS COSTELLO MUSIC 9,968 -33 14,883 24,870
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Post by oscillations. on Mar 30, 2007 2:25:17 GMT -5
not bad! They did Conan late last week, so they might get a boost. An SNL slot would be ideal.
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Post by roentgenizdat on Apr 5, 2007 5:35:26 GMT -5
04/14: 84 113 FRATELLIS COSTELLO MUSIC 8,132 -18.4% 9,968 33,002
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Post by roentgenizdat on Apr 12, 2007 5:36:19 GMT -5
04/21: 113 126 FRATELLIS COSTELLO MUSIC 8,667 6.6% 8,132 41,669
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Post by oscillations. on Apr 12, 2007 15:13:19 GMT -5
Playing Lollapalooza!
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Post by roentgenizdat on Apr 18, 2007 16:45:05 GMT -5
04/28: 126 104 FRATELLIS COSTELLO MUSIC 7,929 -8.5% 8,667 49,598
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Post by roentgenizdat on Apr 26, 2007 5:40:16 GMT -5
05/05: 104 113 FRATELLIS COSTELLO MUSIC
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Post by roentgenizdat on Apr 28, 2007 20:05:03 GMT -5
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Post by oscillations. on May 2, 2007 11:30:13 GMT -5
Both the Fratellis & The Horrors have pulled out of the BRMC tour:
From David of BRMC:
Due to an intense 2-year touring schedule, The Fratellis are suffering from extreme exhaustion and unfortunately had to pull out of the first 7 West Coast dates as well as all their own headlining performances.
The Horrors, however, were forced to drop out for very different reasons. Their record label, Loog Records, is currently experiencing dire financial difficulties and consequently, could not afford to fund a North American tour.
We’re truly sorry for anyone who was looking forward to seeing either of these support acts state-side. A new opening band will be announced soon, so keep an eye out on the news page…
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Post by roentgenizdat on May 2, 2007 15:31:39 GMT -5
05/12: 113 106 FRATELLIS COSTELLO MUSIC 6,798 2 6,649 63,045
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