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Subject: Re: build a rocket boys! Thu 23 Dec 2010, 14:53
ChrissyBoy wrote:
LongLegs wrote:
ChrissyBoy wrote:
nice to finally get a release date ! and fingers crossed for a tune to give us a wee taster
not being overly picky - but why no e-mail notification ? had been checking the website every other day - but not today LOL.
CB - I got an email yesterday, I think it's on page 2 of this thread.
Thanks LongLegs - I did get one after 8 sometime last night guess patience isn't my best virtue, i mean surely they should have told me first
For sure, don't they know who you are
evilpixie friend of ours
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Subject: Re: build a rocket boys! Thu 23 Dec 2010, 16:10
Great news.
Not worried about the songs being written with arenas in mind as their other stuff works in arenas, at festivals and probably stadiums too. Hope we can hear them in a smaller venue. (Hint Hint)
wozza fallen angel
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Subject: Re: build a rocket boys! Thu 23 Dec 2010, 23:43
Good title, but I really hope they sort out the punctuation.
Build a rocket, boys!
ChrissieInFL leader of the free world
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Subject: Re: build a rocket boys! Fri 24 Dec 2010, 00:30
Marvelous, wonderful, delightful, magical news!! Over the moon, so I am. Got there in a rocket, built by the Elboys. Woosh!
Niftium little beast
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Subject: Re: build a rocket boys! Fri 24 Dec 2010, 01:27
Best email I've received in a long while, that's for sure!
I like Oliver's work, although the combination of the cover and the description in the Guardian about it being "encouraging" gives me a bit o' The Fear. It has echoes of Keane's attempt to get sunny by putting out that rubbish heap that goes by "Perfect Symmetry."
ticky leader of the free world
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Subject: Re: build a rocket boys! Fri 24 Dec 2010, 07:58
Hi Niftium - welcome to the forum.
LongLegs friend of ours
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Subject: Re: build a rocket boys! Fri 24 Dec 2010, 09:26
wozza wrote:
Good title, but I really hope they sort out the punctuation.
Build a rocket, boys!
if you're on twitter you should follow Craig, it was all kicking off regarding the punctuation last night! Very amusing.
Glendarian tower crane driver
Number of posts : 727 Age : 60 Location : Wales Registration date : 2008-04-11
Subject: Re: build a rocket boys! Fri 24 Dec 2010, 10:03
I'm not on Twitter but a punctuation obsessive - could you share some highlights...?
My Bury Vest leader of the free world
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Subject: Re: build a rocket boys! Fri 24 Dec 2010, 10:06
ChrissieInFL wrote:
Marvelous, wonderful, delightful, magical news!! Over the moon, so I am. Got there in a rocket, built by the Elboys. Woosh!
Lovin' the rocket big time, Chrissy ! Make sure you've a safety certificate off MT though, don't want it causing any injuries !
My Bury Vest leader of the free world
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Subject: Re: build a rocket boys! Fri 24 Dec 2010, 10:08
LongLegs wrote:
wozza wrote:
Good title, but I really hope they sort out the punctuation.
Build a rocket, boys!
if you're on twitter you should follow Craig, it was all kicking off regarding the punctuation last night! Very amusing.
I, too, am very sad when it comes to punctuation - however, in this case, it deserves no comma before 'boys' - gives the title more flow !
LongLegs friend of ours
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Subject: Re: build a rocket boys! Fri 24 Dec 2010, 10:52
Craig was trying to work out if the comma seperates the command from the people being addressed, or is it down to taste.
Does it depend on how you say it,is it a matter of taste, why is it all in lowercae etc!
Ian Rankin even got involved!
What do you guys think?
Glendarian tower crane driver
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Subject: Re: build a rocket boys! Fri 24 Dec 2010, 11:07
Personally as a general rule I'm not keen on lowercase titles but as you say it's a matter of taste and I'm sure with the graphics (like the usual Elbow logo) it'll be brill. I quite like it without the comma even if it's incorrect, but you have to be careful to see the "a" and the "s" otherwise you could be building robot "rocket boys" (and we don't want to get confused with Elton John's Rocket Man or whatever, do we now? )
It'll be intersting to see it in context with the lyrics - and even more interesting to hear it of course.
ChrissieInFL leader of the free world
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Subject: Re: build a rocket boys! Fri 24 Dec 2010, 14:53
I was a composition/lit major at university, and I usually have no tolerance for poor punctuation. But when it's music...puh-leeeze! Rockers are allowed to do whatever they want with punctuation! R.E.M. had "Lifes Rich Pageant", Flaming Lips had "Do You Realize??" (because one question mark just wasn't enough), and then there's Spiritualized with "Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space". And that's off the top of my head - there's plenty of other poor punctuators in the history of rock. So, don't worry yerself, Craig - we're not grading for grammar, punctuation or spelling. Just awesomeness.
ChrissieInFL leader of the free world
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Subject: Re: build a rocket boys! Fri 24 Dec 2010, 14:55
My Bury Vest wrote:
Lovin' the rocket big time, Chrissy ! Make sure you've a safety certificate off MT though, don't want it causing any injuries !
Good point there, MBV - safety first! We certainly wouldn't want any of this happening!
LongLegs friend of ours
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Subject: Re: build a rocket boys! Fri 24 Dec 2010, 17:03
It's not my taste! It's what was said on twitter. Just repeating peoples numerous comments! I'm not fussed I just want an album from the boys! I think we should just refer to it as BARB! :-)
ChrissyBoy leader of the free world
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Subject: Re: build a rocket boys! Fri 24 Dec 2010, 17:14
God I can only think of the Royle Family now !
Niftium little beast
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Subject: Re: build a rocket boys! Fri 24 Dec 2010, 18:28
I'm just miffed that it won't fall in chronological & alphabetical order anymore. Of course, TSSK made that kind of difficult...
TamedLamia tower crane driver
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Subject: Re: build a rocket boys! Sat 25 Dec 2010, 10:36
ChrissieInFL wrote:
Good point there, MBV - safety first! We certainly wouldn't want any of this happening!
remember this?
HattyMarris friend of ours
Number of posts : 199 Age : 32 Location : NW England Registration date : 2010-10-26
Subject: Re: build a rocket boys! Sat 25 Dec 2010, 10:56
Merry Christmas everybody. I cant wait to see (or hear) what tomorrow's suprise is
ElbowFreak leader of the free world
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Subject: Re: build a rocket boys! Sat 25 Dec 2010, 11:43
Me, too!
Dano friend of ours
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Subject: Re: build a rocket boys! Sat 25 Dec 2010, 15:11
Merry Xmas!
What do you expect? A trailer? A b-side? A song from the album?
TamedLamia tower crane driver
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Subject: Re: build a rocket boys! Sat 25 Dec 2010, 15:57
Whatever, but please downloadable in Germany!
Dano friend of ours
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Subject: Re: build a rocket boys! Sun 26 Dec 2010, 09:38
, c'mooon.
heshofcheese friend of ours
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Subject: Re: build a rocket boys! Sun 26 Dec 2010, 10:07
Well what does everyone think?
Lynne friend of ours
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Subject: Re: build a rocket boys! Sun 26 Dec 2010, 10:35
Now what best way to start my Boxing Day celebrations!!
Just another reason why I love love love this band! Hope everyone enjoys too!
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