Thanks to Connor for posting the video of Annuals’ recent appearance on Late Night with Conan O’Brien. The band masterfully played its song “Carry Around,” but just as Connor did I question its performance selection; why play “Carry Around” when the band could have stunned first time listeners with a song like “Brother” (which Pitchfork, among others, named one of the best tracks of 2006)?
For first time viewers (listeners) it’s definitely interesting to watch (listen to) the band’s unique line-up, including two drummers and two keyboardists, as they go at it full throttle.
Annuals “Carry Around (Conan 01/18/07)”
Annuals “Carry Around (Conan 01/18/07)”
i caught this the other night on Conan, and it was my first exposure to the band. i’d read/heard a lot of praise from various friends, forums, etc., but was just lazy to check them out…
i thought they sounded just terrible on Conan, mostly the singer though. he sounded more out of tune than the CYHSY dude. My wife barely let me even finish watching it she hated it so bad..
i suppose i should maybe check out their record and decide based on that, but i can’t say i’m gonna run out and get tickets to their 400 Bar show here on 2/24…
solace
January 23rd, 2007
they played carry around b/c some exec’s thought brother was too slow at the start for tv - why don’t you go onto their website - annualsmusic.com and take a listen. they put on a great live show - and you should run out for tickets asap!
will2
January 24th, 2007