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mhmunin- 12-11-2007
I know there's quite a few Okkervil River fans on this board, the boys are giving away a free covers mixtape at their official site. Although as I'm writing this it appears that the site has been suspended, presumably because of too much traffic!

Anyways, so far as I can tell you can still get the downloads from Pitchfork's link:

http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news...ixtape-add-gigs

Let's hope they get that site up and running again soon, cause there's nothing worse than a promotion ruined by the limitations of technology!

Looks like the official site is up again. They've got some interesting liner notes too, check 'em out.

dapple papple- 12-11-2007
nice one!

BrightEyes- 12-20-2007
So, dumb question, (from a forum newbie)

but what type of music is Okkervil River?

In my head I somehow associate them with Neutral Milk Hotel....no?

I have never heard a song by them before......hmmm, maybe that would help,
but in the meantime, any comments on the band/their style?

Howard Moon- 12-21-2007
QUOTE (BrightEyes @ December 21, 2007 02:50 am)
So, dumb question, (from a forum newbie)

but what type of music is Okkervil River?

In my head I somehow associate them with Neutral Milk Hotel....no? 

I have never heard a song by them before......hmmm, maybe that would help,
but in the meantime, any comments on the band/their style?

The awesome type!

The whole of their latest album is up on MySpace, so go listen to it... You'll probably get about half way through track 2 before you feel compelled to stop listening and go buy it. Don't worry, that's normal. You won't be disappointed.

Bombadil- 12-21-2007
Thank you for the link. I can't wait to listen to this.

Elephantman- 12-21-2007
QUOTE (BrightEyes @ December 21, 2007 02:50 am)
So, dumb question, (from a forum newbie)

but what type of music is Okkervil River?

In my head I somehow associate them with Neutral Milk Hotel....no? 

I have never heard a song by them before......hmmm, maybe that would help,
but in the meantime, any comments on the band/their style?

i think especially with your nickname [brighteyes] you will not be disappointed by listening okkervil river.
...maybe you'll change your name to okkervilriver. biggrin.gif

dapple papple- 12-29-2007
i agree that fans of In the Aeroplane Over the Sea would like The Stage Names.

i agree that someone with a BrightEyes username would like the vocalist in OR.

i agree that this would be a good place to visit: http://www.myspace.com/okkervilriver

personally, Our Life Is Not a Movie or Maybe is far superior to any other song on the album, but the album is really good.

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