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This is the new At the Drive-In thread. No Sparta. No Mars Volta. (unless you talk about gear). Now... PRAISE THE DAMN BAND!
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Album: Acrobatic Tenement
Song: Initiation
Member: Jim Ward
Performance Video: Arc Arsenal (live in Sydney)
Now. Spill your guts. You know you like the band.
skyneverclaimed
07.17.03, 8:34 PM
One of my favorite bands ever.
Album : relationship of command
Song : Arc arsenal
Member : Omar
Video : Also Arc Arsenal
"Doorman's Placebo" too... also one of my favs. "starslight" "lopsided" "ticklish." All of them are my fav. AH! I can't get enough of ATDI. But definitely "initiation" and "doorman's placebo".
i know nothing about them. what kind of music is it?? (dont eat me alive! there are lots of things i dont know!)
Originally posted by airfall
i know nothing about them. what kind of music is it?? (dont eat me alive! there are lots of things i dont know!) Their a sorta punkish band. I dont really know how to explain them. They have some really abrasive melodies and really awesome guitar (both rhythm and lead). The lyrics are stellar and are void of any corny mainstream cliches.
They are unique.
Ice age coming
07.19.03, 3:28 PM
Absolutely one of my top 10 bands!
Album: Relationship of Comman
Song(for the moment): Enfilade
Member: Jim Ward
Video: One Armed Scissor live @ a american talk-show i dont remember
Originally posted by Ice age coming
Video: One Armed Scissor live @ a american talk-show i dont remember I believe they played on Conan, David Letterman, and Farmclub. Personally, I think their Farmclub performance was the best of the three... but they went crazy on Conan.
Bad Johnny
07.21.03, 12:19 PM
Sorry, but I just have to say that I picked up the Sparta cd and I must say it's fooking brilliant.
fiveways
07.21.03, 12:41 PM
I can't get into them. I have tried my best too see what the big deal is, same with mars volta. I find them both realy....boring.
I have not heard sparta yet, perhaps I will today.
Bad Johnny
07.21.03, 12:43 PM
I think I love the sparta cd so much right now is because I just broke up with someone very important to me, and it was good therapy. I hate the "emo" tag but sparta has a lot of that kind of stuff going on, IMO. it gave me another excuse to be sad. Lots of powerful stuff on the cd though.
NoteBOOM
07.21.03, 1:08 PM
sparta is the best. Plain and simple.
BUT,
ATDI
album:Relationship of Command
song:Quarantined
Member: Jim Ward, definately
Performance: one armed scissor on Conan O'brian was great.
excellent thread...didn't know so many of you who listened to them are on here...
anyways:
album: relationship of command
song: arc arsenal
member: definetly omar
video: one armed scissor on conan (oh man, i love it when they flip out)
hey, by the way, have any of you had the pleasure of seeing them live?
i saw them way back almost 4 years ago in champaign, illinois with the get up kids...i didn't even know who they were and they blew me away.
sorry to get off the subject, but woohoo!!! i'm gonna see the mars volta on thursday!
sonny-boy
07.21.03, 2:58 PM
Originally posted by Bad Johnny
Sorry, but I just have to say that I picked up the Sparta cd and I must say it's fooking brilliant.
Sparta is amazing, you also owe it to yourself to check out The Mars Volta. I like Sparta better but whenever I'm the mood to listen to some tripped out music The Mars Volta is perfect. At The Drive-In was great, it's also cool that they broke up into 2 cool bands.
Originally posted by pongo82
hey, by the way, have any of you had the pleasure of seeing them live? Yah. I saw them when they toured with Rage Against the Machine. That was one f*cking helluva show. It was f'n crazy fromt he beginning to end. My two favorite bands on the same bill. Jesus.
DRIVELIKEJEHU
07.23.03, 2:43 AM
sparta and the mars volta are on the opposite sides of the spectrum... but i love them equally.. as well as ATDI....i'm amazed of what cedric has to say in them songs..perrty brilliant...
napolean solo....what a damn great song
"hello mother leopard... i have your cub.. you must protect her. but that will be expensive.. 10,000 collonuts wrapped in brown paper.. midnight behind the box.. i'll be the hyena.. you'll see"
toneseeker
07.23.03, 11:03 AM
Album: In Casino/Out
Song: Chanbara
Member: Omar/Cedric
Ice age coming
07.23.03, 1:39 PM
Originally posted by DRIVELIKEJEHU
sparta and the mars volta are on the opposite sides of the spectrum... but i love them equally.. as well as ATDI....i'm amazed of what cedric has to say in them songs..perrty brilliant...
napolean solo....what a damn great song
"hello mother leopard... i have your cub.. you must protect her. but that will be expensive.. 10,000 collonuts wrapped in brown paper.. midnight behind the box.. i'll be the hyena.. you'll see"
Hahaha thats from Enfilade right?
Yup.
Well... i posted another post about this, but according to the ATDI gear site... Paul Hinojos is/was in the Mars Volta. I had no idea. Anybody got any info on this?
DRIVELIKEJEHU
07.25.03, 11:11 AM
he was the sound manipulator, taking the place of the late jeremy ward.. but it was only temporary
Originally posted by DRIVELIKEJEHU
he was the sound manipulator, taking the place of the late jeremy ward.. but it was only temporary Ah. Thanks.
album:vaya
song:heliotrope
member:all of them
video:havent seen any
album:relationship of command
song:track 10. crazy ****.
video:havent seen any, but they went nuts on my friend corey's live video he shot.
Ice age coming
07.26.03, 2:16 PM
Originally posted by boyecho
album:vaya
song:heliotrope
member:all of them
video:havent seen any
album:relationship of command
song:track 10. crazy ****.
video:havent seen any, but they went nuts on my friend corey's live video he shot.
just bought Vaya... i havent listened to it yet but i will do it soon...
i love Ursa Minor!
HappyNoodleBoy
07.31.03, 9:41 AM
really powerfull band.... five stars!
Album: relationship of command :rolleyes:
Music: enfilade
Member: Cedric (his lyrics are amazing)
Video: I only know one (the one armed scissor live dunno where...) so that's it!
clifford
07.31.03, 1:39 PM
awesome band, this board got me into them.. GREAT stuff. i only have relationship of command, but it rocks my socks off. also cheers to ANY punk-ish band to actually using a chord other than a power chord (atdi does that quite a lot).
love them
Originally posted by clifford
awesome band, this board got me into them.. GREAT stuff. i only have relationship of command, but it rocks my socks off. also cheers to ANY punk-ish band to actually using a chord other than a power chord (atdi does that quite a lot).
love them Yah. Their chords are crazy.
If you are looking to get another good album, get Acrobatic Tenement. They are all good, but that one is my favorite.
clifford
07.31.03, 1:53 PM
Originally posted by 300mhz
If you are looking to get another good album, get Acrobatic Tenement. They are all good, but that one is my favorite.
that i am.. towards the top of the to buy list now, thanks!
Originally posted by pongo82
hey, by the way, have any of you had the pleasure of seeing them live?
i never got to see them, but i showed my girlfriend the video the other day and she said "omg i saw these guys open for rage. i just remember the two crazy afro'd guys going nuts."
sorry to get off the subject, but woohoo!!! i'm gonna see the mars volta on thursday!
you're very very lucky... i'm interested to hear how they sound live
ATDI
album: relationship of comand
song: invalid letter dept.
member: even though omar is the ish, i gotta go with cedric because he rocks it like no other
video: either one armed scissor on conan or arc arsenal in australia
NoteBOOM
06.19.04, 3:26 PM
I wanted to bring this thread back. I take back my previous post, I have now realized their complete brilliance and how they will never be touched in their specific genre, whatever it is.
Album: still RoC, but I love Vaya and In Casino Out as well.
Song: At the moment it's Rolodex Propaganda, Chanbara, or Cosmonaut.
Member: Omar
Video: This live video of this complete show I found on Kazaa, or Arc Arsenal at the Big Day Out.
kokoweef
06.19.04, 11:05 PM
album:acrobatic tenement
song: initiation, ticklish, 198d, star slight, one-armed scissor, cosmonaut (so many to choose from!)
member:definitely omar, he knows how to rock out
video:all
Album: Vaya
Songs: Ursa Minor, Catacombs
dood: all of them
Incidentally, I have partied with these doods when they were just a local band in El Paso. They went to my rival high school! Its soo nice to pop these records in and hear Cedrics voice screaming and burning, as compared to his beautiful rock opera voice hes got going on right now....
To answer a question on what they sound like....
They are latin infuzed prog rock. imo. All the beats are latin for sure. considering their mariachi background. In thier first few albums you can switch out the prog with punk.
the real joy from these guys is seeing them live. They are amazing. I saw them play with Jimmy Eat World in El Paso in 1997, and i never knew human beings could move on stage like that and keep complex mind blowing rhythems going like that. Even in thier current configurations....Go see them. Go now.
Man im glad someone started a thread on these guys again. ATDI are still worlds ahead of anything that's coming out now in music. I have heard close to everything they ever recorded, that includes live videos and other **** like interviews. I wish i could have seen them live, ill never have the chance now but Im seeing sparta at lollapalooza this summer. Their new record rocks too. As for my favorites...
Song: Extracurricular
Album: In casino Out
Member: All of em
Video: Pattern Against User live at the big day out festival
I was kinda pissed when they broke up, but now i have the mars volta and sparta making great music so theres a silver lining to it all. ATDI ****in' rocks.
at the drive in is one of the best bands ever. EVER. if you dont agree, you are probably an idiot.
favorite album: relationship of command
favorite song: no way can i pick one
favorite member: omar rodriguez
jonnyload3
06.21.04, 9:39 PM
Originally posted by dylan
at the drive in is one of the best bands ever. EVER. if you dont agree, you are probably an idiot.
LOL wtf? I wouldnt say ever, but I certainly love the hell out of them.
Album: ROC
Song: Pattern Against User/Alpha Centauri
Member: Jim
whoresays
06.24.04, 12:12 PM
they were the best thing to ever come from Texas,.........along with the armidillo and the bar fight of course. i saw them play live more than any band i've seen. 10+ times. RIP
The energy.
No clichés.
All good.
ArcH.
No cliches?
Anyone remember that show...something farm? I remember this rock show, it might have even been on fox? and at the drive in played one armed scissor. They were bouncing about, barely hitting the tones on the album, and the singer was too busy jumping off **** and dancing about to sing. I hope if I saw them live that they would actually put on a show. Don't get me wrong though, I do like them and their bands offspring....I have no problem with the performer feeling the music and needing to express it physically, by jumping about and wailing a guitar over your head, but when you arent even hitting the tones its time you stop and actually play the music. thats when I see you stepping into pose/cliche mode.
No cliches?
Anyone remember that show...something farm? I remember this rock show, it might have even been on fox? and at the drive in played one armed scissor. They were bouncing about, barely hitting the tones on the album, and the singer was too busy jumping off **** and dancing about to sing. I hope if I saw them live that they would actually put on a show. Don't get me wrong though, I do like them and their bands offspring....I have no problem with the performer feeling the music and needing to express it physically, by jumping about and wailing a guitar over your head, but when you arent even hitting the tones its time you stop and actually play the music. thats when I see you stepping into pose/cliche mode.
toneseeker
02.06.05, 5:00 PM
Originally posted by heroin
No cliches?
Anyone remember that show...something farm? I remember this rock show, it might have even been on fox? and at the drive in played one armed scissor. They were bouncing about, barely hitting the tones on the album, and the singer was too busy jumping off **** and dancing about to sing. I hope if I saw them live that they would actually put on a show. Don't get me wrong though, I do like them and their bands offspring....I have no problem with the performer feeling the music and needing to express it physically, by jumping about and wailing a guitar over your head, but when you arent even hitting the tones its time you stop and actually play the music. thats when I see you stepping into pose/cliche mode.
Yeah, I saw it. That's right about the time I was starting to listen to the band and kept thinking: "I hope they sound better on record."
Originally posted by fiveways
I can't get into them. I have tried my best too see what the big deal is, same with mars volta. I find them both realy....boring.
I have not heard sparta yet, perhaps I will today.
Don't bother, sparta is the worst of the 3. If you didn't like at the drive-in and the mars volta then i doubt you will like sparta.
I adored Relationship of Command the other albums are pretty ok but not amazing. The Mars Volta is alright if i'm in the right mood. There is somthing kind of silly about The Mars Volta that doesn't let me keep a strait face, sort of like Muse.
Sparta is basically crap. I guess "air" is an ok song.
shroomboye
02.06.05, 8:58 PM
enormous fan of all three bands. had the pleasure of meeting Jim, Paul, and Tony. i have yet to see the Mars Volta live, but have seen Sparta twice and saw ATDI once (tour with Rage)
album: Relationship of Command
Song: Cosmonaut (at the moment anyway)
member: Omar (one of my primary influences)
video: the Farmclub performance, ****ing awesome
Originally posted by 300mhz
They are unique.
Understatement and a half, But in a good way. Unless you get into Mars Volta but thats another story.
Relationship of Command
Invalid Litter Dept
Omar
palewill
02.06.05, 11:38 PM
Album : Relationship Of Command
Song : Rolodex Propaganda
Member : Omar/Cedric
Video : live on conan obrien (if that counts)
No cliches?
Well musicaly no clichés.
I have never seen them live.
ArcH.
gerallt87
02.07.05, 9:03 AM
Album: Relationship Command
Song: Quarentined
Member: Omar
Vidio: N/A
I saw them live and although I'm a huge fan, I think they screwed up. Atleast Cedric and Omar did. Omar was a little off time with his noises a lot. And Cedric is just too busy doing handstands and throwing around the mic to realize he's screwing up his lyrics.
Ice age coming
02.08.05, 1:03 AM
Originally posted by BenLee
I saw them live and although I'm a huge fan, I think they screwed up. Atleast Cedric and Omar did. Omar was a little off time with his noises a lot. And Cedric is just too busy doing handstands and throwing around the mic to realize he's screwing up his lyrics.
sounds like my band:D
And my band....
Just without the handstands
I have relationship of command and acrobatic tenement, haven't heard the others although I've been meaning to for a while
Relationship of command is awesome
dissever
02.08.05, 8:15 AM
anyone know where to find live videos?
Originally posted by dissever
anyone know where to find live videos?
kazaa
Doolittle
02.08.05, 7:52 PM
Originally posted by airfall
i know nothing about them. what kind of music is it?? (dont eat me alive! there are lots of things i dont know!)
They have a punk/indie sound that is really unique, but the best I can describe their sound is like Fugazi on speed. Other than that, they really have there own kinda sound.I highly suggest the Relationship of Command cd.
Funkatron_Shaun
02.08.05, 8:20 PM
Favorite album: Relationship of Command/Vaya
Song: probably cosmonaut. it changes every time i listen to RoC
Member: Jim Ward/Omar. in my opinion jim ward was the back bone of Atd-i. he is my favorite rythym player of all time.
Video: the live at astoria concert
my biggest dream is that atd-i will some day reunite and save music. i know it will never happen, though.
i love the band and by complete coincidence use the same guitar as omar does but i was curious on how to get the distortion sound omar gets i have a russian big muff and a vintage rat any ideas will be much appreciated
i love the band and by complete coincidence use the same guitar as omar does but i was curious on how to get the distortion sound omar gets i have a russian big muff and a vintage rat any ideas/settings ect. will be much appreciated.
Blue Collar Man
08.26.05, 6:38 PM
Originally posted by jimye
i love the band and by complete coincidence use the same guitar as omar does but i was curious on how to get the distortion sound omar gets i have a russian big muff and a vintage rat any ideas/settings ect. will be much appreciated.
Double post on a resurected thread. 30 lashes.:p
I would suggest getting some sort of orangish/marshallish amp, cranking it, putting a jb in the bridge of your guitar, and playing like a 13 year old on speed, who also suffers from ADHD.
TGSguitar
02.22.06, 4:43 PM
here's my take on atdi. first of all, you can see a ton of good videos on www.youtube.com. just type in at the drive-in.
CD: Relationship (obviously)
Song: Arc Arsenal
Member: Definitely Omar, but I like them all
Video: Arc Arsenal live at Syndey Big Day Out
I disagree that Jim Ward is the backbone of ATDI. Paul was the backbone, half the time Jim was trying to find something to do over at his little keyboard station. I will admit, Jim was a great rhythm guitarist, except for when they played on Conan. If you listen to Jim, he gets very off, and Omar is much more with Tony and Paul, despite his crazy movements. Now, ATDI definitely sacrificed playing for movement sometimes, especially Cedric, sometimes to the point where it got annoying. Cedric was doing the same thing when De-Loused came out for Volta, but now his live performances are flawless and no one can **** talk his singing. However, back to my main point, Jim Ward hardly ever moved, and his posture was terrible. He looks great playing with Sparta, which is why I don't realize why he looks like a hunched-over geek when he's playing with ATDI. it never bothered me until I saw them on Conan and Jim Ward sucked balls. Don't get me wrong though, Jim is a great player and Sparta is awesome, but I just don't think he was the backbone. He was a great backing vocalist though, always sounding exactly like the album when he did it live. Does anyone know which show was their last? I heard it was Conan, when Omar threw his guitar and Cedric and Omar ran off stage before the song was over.
sirterrapin
02.22.06, 5:41 PM
Album: Relationship of Command
Song: Enfilade
Member: Cedric or Omar(tie)
Video: OAS on late night w/ Conan
What's left to say? Good stuff.
billrhp2
05.14.06, 10:29 PM
At the Drive in is one of my top bands.
Fav Song- Invalid Litter Dept. (Relationship of Command)
AlmostFamous
05.15.06, 10:14 AM
Jim certainly is the 'backbone' of Sparta. I had the fortune of sharing a beer with him after a show (super nice guy - and buddies with Josh Homme...which I rambled on about like a drunken idiot). :) I've heard TMV is a bit too much live (meaning alot of "white noise").
That said, ATDI was the shiznit.
auralevolution
05.15.06, 11:48 AM
album: In Casino Out
song: cosmonaut
member: CEDRIC! he's an amazing performer and although his vocals werent all that great around that time you really didnt care because of the awesomeness level.
video: one armed scissor on conan as well
these guys are my favorite. hands down.
maybe_dynamite.
05.19.06, 4:32 PM
First off, (IMO)"Relationship of Command" is Flawless. Its the "OK Computer" of (Dare I say) Post/punk/hardcore. Maybe a tie for that with Fugazi's "The Argument". Anyway, what I'm getting at is that it took the sound to a whole new level that no one, not even the band, could top.
That being said, The "Vaya" EP is my favorite ATDI record. Its when they first started to experiment (especially with electronics) and push boundaries.
According to most interviews, Jim was far from the backbone of the band. He was actually kicked out at one point before Omar moved from bass to lead guitar. (I don't know if anyone pointed this out already)
Talent?!
05.19.06, 8:39 PM
Song : one armed scissor.
kokoweef
05.20.06, 2:43 AM
Originally posted by maybe_dynamite.
According to most interviews, Jim was far from the backbone of the band. He was actually kicked out at one point before Omar moved from bass to lead guitar. (I don't know if anyone pointed this out already)
yup, on their first record, acrobatic tenement, omar was on bass and they had a different drummer, another guitarist, jim ward, and cedric i believe. for a while jim left, and i think that's when omar switched to guitar.
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