Hercules Mandarin
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- Profil créé: September 2006
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- À propos de moi
- The new album "Fast Behind The Times" is out now; available to download on itunes and other reputable online stores.
"Always Never" from the new album is available to listen to on this page.
If you would like to purchase an actual physical cd of either of our albums;
"Blonde.Drunk.Brilliant." (2007)
"Fast Behind The Times" (2009)
then just go to www.paypal.co.uk and send £7.99 per cd to herculesmandarin@gmail.com
YOU DO NOT NEED A PAYPAL ACCOUNT TO DO THIS
Drop us a line stating which album you would like and your delivery address. We don't charge for postage!
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Scottish Mini Tour 09
Hello & all
We decided it was about time to put together a tour...so at the end of August we are heading out in our dearly beloved Splitter van....catch us at....
18th Aug - Supporting Foy Vance @ Cabaret Voltaire in Edinburgh doors @ 7pm
19th Aug - Captain's Rest - Glasgow 8pm (our last Glasgow show for a while)
20th Aug - The Black Abbot - Montrose - 9pm
21st Aug - The Market Bar - Inverness - 9.pm
22nd Aug - O'Donnel's - Oban - 9pm
23rd Aug - Cape - Stirling - 8pm
We're also playing the Disconnect festival in Inverary on Aug 28th from 8pm.
We'd love to see you at one...or all of these gigs ;-)
After August we wont be playing any gigs for a wee while, but don't let the quietness fool you...we're going to be working hard on some pretty awesome new material and will be recording a new EP in early 2010.
See you on the road :-)
Cat, Chris, Chris & Steven.
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THE MILL @ ORAN MOR WITH MARLOW
Hercules Mandarin playing The Mill @ Oran Mor, Glasgow on Thursday 21st May
Hello everyone!
We are delighted to announce that we have been selected to play at The Mill @ Oran Mor in Glasgow.
This will be our first appearance in Glasgow since the album launch in January, and our main Glasgow show for the summer.
The Mill is an initiative showcasing fresh unsigned talent with the assistance of major financial backing from Miller Genuine Draft. Bi-weekly showcase gigs take place in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Oran Mor is unquestionably one of the best venues in Glasgow and we are very excited about playing there. Also on the bill are Marlow, a highly polished four piece pop-rock band from Falkirk who we have played with before. It promises to be an electrifying night all round.
In such barren times as these, one of the best things about The Mill is that it is FREE.
To receive your FREE TICKET for our gig by sms direct to your mobile, simply text "MILL28R" to 82500, or go to www.themill-live.com and register your name, email address and mobile number.
Availability is extremely limited, and tickets are expected to go fast, so book early to avoid disappointment.
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NEW ALBUM OUT NOW!!!
The new Hercules Mandarin album "Fast Behind The Times" is out now. For lyrics and notes on the album, go to www.myspace.com/herculesmandarin
The album is available to download from itunes and other reputable online stores, and also on cd from www.amazon.co.uk
Here is a review of the album by bluesbunny.com...
Fast Behind the Times is the second album from Glasgow band Hercules Mandarin. Their first album was well received here at Bluesbunny Towers but what of this new offering?
Listening to it for the first time, you might, with just cause, think to yourself that this is an album with distinct mainstream appeal. Not to the "kids", I would hazard for this is not an album that follows trends. Time and money hasn't been wasted on haircuts here. The effort has been made where it counts - the songs. Seasoned with just the right amount of quirkiness - for example, "… pteryodactyls start to fall out of the sky" in the opening song "Long Before Time", it is an album that rewards repeated plays. Elegant and intense songs like "Throughout Your Mind's Decline" are in the majority here and they are matched with elegant and intense musicianship with Cat Calton's contributions being a particular pleasure. You're not getting short changed anywhere here. Favourites? I'd choose the hauntingly beautiful "Move Slow" and - even I might consider waving a lighter in the air to this one - "Always Never".
True, this album is less immediate than its predecessor but it compensates for that with an unexpected maturity. The songs are strong and the arrangements are imaginative and supportive. Chris Rodger's voice has become more distinctive and his delivery notably more confident as well, providing the icing on this musically and emotionally satisfying cake. There's another key factor. Nobody shows off here. They just make it all work and perhaps that is the reason why the songs on this album gel so well. Two thumbs up, five carrots - you get the picture by now.
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You played a stormer once again at the Abbot on Thursday night. Hope the rest of your tour goes well andcan't wait to hear you again in the new year.
See ya Thursday, guys an gal
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Think I could actually make it to this providing i'm not working!
Was going to ask you if you would like a gig in macsorleys? Couple of guys have been running nights on tue and thurs with varied types of music, could get them in touch with you if you like? But if you're taking a break its understandable!
Watched the video at the Mill, very good
need to get my hit soon been a while
Thanks for once again more than delivering the goods at Montrose at the weekend. It certainly made my festival to finally hear the RIOT live in all it's glory and i was totally taken aback when you started the second set with simple man one of my favourite Skynard tracks. Thanks also for coming along to our gig in the afternoon. Lastly the T shirt will be worn with pride.
Hey! sorry I'm never on bebo just read ur coment bout the gig on thur. Hopeit went well!
hey!
sorry cant make it 2 the gig! hope u hav a great one!!!
Luc xxxxx
hey man, thanks for the tip, i will try to make it.
hows u? how is it being an international rock star??( or local rock star at least!)
hey - what time does gig start? doesn't say on ticket lol xx
Minge...x
Alright fella, might pop along. Still not seen u yet, heard it's a mix between peter Andre and slipknot?!
Thanks for the invite Rodger i shall try to make it along and if i dont here is some love.
k
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Defo try my best il speak to christine, u doing the golf this year?
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hey, sorry cant make it, going to be in america. good luck though!
I shall certainly try to be there
was just saying the other day to Jim that I havent seen you in ages. Hope things are good.
xx
Want tae tell me how ahm no in amongst thae tap friend dicks?
Bealin, man.
Bealin.
Always Never sounds the bollox - no surprise there!! Make sure you bring plenty copies of the new album the next time you make the long journey north to Montrose....or I PREDICT A RIOT. Hope you all had a great Christmas and enjoy your New Year. We'll have a blast, Heidrum are bringing it in playing at the Black Abbot and it's a sell out. See you all soon.
lookin forward to next Tues guys?
check out ur latest 'review' blog guys
well played today guys......need to get drummer Chris to the next one lol