Born Ruffians are a Canadian three piece we’ve only briefly touched upon here on EAR FARM. However, they made a lasting impression on us in Austin (pictured above) and continue to inspire adoring comments over on EF’s YouTube Channel. As a result, we thought we’d highlight some of the comments along with a few MP3s and live video and let YOU make the call…
sheepsocks: “They’re like vampire weekend, but even more likeable. If that’s possible =] I love them”
carefuldays: “<3 love them"
heyupmeduck: “I saw them in Nottingham, UK. Great band!”
“Barnacle Goose” live @ Dirty Dog Bar - SXSW - 13 March 2008 (above)
jbdoors: “Sem dúvida,revelação dos últimos anos! Very good!
JUSTSARAH5: theree greatttt =]
Listen:
“Hummingbird”
“Knife” (Grizzly Bear cover)
RetroAntarctica: Will nvr be popular, but a solid upcoming indie band. This is what i wanted Vampire Weekend to be.
3Storm: Awesome Band. Crazy Catchy Riffs.
lucabenhuntershow: nice guitar! sick band
What do you think?
07.16.08 10:55 pm
Never be popular???
That’s the same thing they said about Vampire Weekend and those good old chaps, HelloGoodbye.
They’re on their way to success, even if it may be simply because of their touring mates: Hot Chip, Peter Bjorn and John, Hidden Cameras, etc.
They also have a good thing working for them: all their songs have a similar sound (you can recognize that it is Born Ruffians), yet each has a totally distinct reinterpretation of the base sound.
In other words, each song is a hit in its own right.
11.27.08 3:48 am
Thank you for opening a wonderfully new sight..I wish you the best of luck with your new venture.