Comments on: Fight Like Apes – ‘Something Global’ (First Listen)

By: Billio

Billio — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:01:42 +0000

I’ve got their 2 EP’s, the 12inch Vinyl (signed) and been to see them loads. They are probably one of the most relevant bands I’ve followed in the last while and then this….I’m disappointed.

Its just not a good song. I think its what the band thinks the bubble gum chewing, record buying mass market wants to hear – Something Nice.

The Dirty Epics comparison isnt that unfair given this song. Hopefully there is better to come. At least we have the first 2 EPs.

FLA can do better. I know it and I bet they know it too.

By: roosta

roosta — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:02:37 +0000

I must have a completely skewed opinion of what emo is, cuz i wouldn’t call this emo at all…

Also, some one up yonder in the comments said “whats the point of it”.

I wasn’t aware music was supposed to have a point.

Anyways, i like this. MOVE ALONG.

By: eb

eb — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:08:19 +0000

[quote post="1227"]I’m sure there’s a better Irish emo comparison to be used. Anyone???[/quote]
myspace.com/emilymusic

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:33:02 +0000

[quote post="1227"]But unfortunately, in order for that to work the song has to be really, really good, and quite frankly, this is absolutely awful.[/quote]
your opinion buddy (and a pretty negative one at that), not everyone elses’…
I quite like the Flapes!

By: Loreana

Loreana — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:14:38 +0000

I really think Knucklehead is one of their best songs. Heard most of the album and its SERIOUSLY good!

By: Karl

Karl — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:42:41 +0000

Knucklehead is the superior track. Just switch the name on the cover in your minds.

By: patser

patser — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:50:32 +0000

i dont think the new stuff that we’ve heard has reached the heights of lend me your face or jake summers or do you karate but i reckon theyre not bad at all. not every song on every album can blow you away

By: Leigh O'Gorman

Leigh O'Gorman — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:26:28 +0000

gabbagabbahey,
i can’t speak for anyone else, but to be honest i really think those new recordings are not a patch on their previous releases

By: gabbagabbahey

gabbagabbahey — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:08:28 +0000

nothing wrong with critical comments I guess, but is this the famed Irish begrudgery rearing its head?

Vote Yes to the new FLA album! (just heard the two new tracks on their Myspace, and they’re pretty good, esp. the Mclusky cover which is EXCELLENT)

By: Damien

Damien — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:23:50 +0000

The outright cynicism and cleanliness doesn’t suit them, I prefered the b-movie surrealism of the earlier recordings.

Disappointing if its a taster of whats to come.

By: nialler9

nialler9 — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:06:32 +0000

Una pointed out the two other songs from the single are on their myspace.

http://www.myspace.com/fightlikeapesmusic

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:33:09 +0000

[quote post="1227"]…Avril Lavigne covering ‘Mambo No. 5′ anyone?[/quote]

nail on head.

By: Colm

Colm — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:56:10 +0000

…Avril Lavigne covering ‘Mambo No. 5′ anyone?

By: Frank

Frank — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:54:43 +0000

Don’t know much about these guys but it sounds very Avril Lavigne to me..

By: patser

patser — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:54:29 +0000

personally, i “shouldnt” like the song because i agree with nearly all the constructive negative comments above. There are a number of reasons i returned to the song but i dont feel the catchy/poppy “hooks” were a prominent factor.

i should probably start digging up now!