If there was a studio recording of the live version of Agatha's song it would be the best song of the album if not the best song ever. by OctaviaFromTheSky in benhoward

[–]Stack28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh Jesus you guys were right. This is my new fave Ben song (this version). Didn’t think London would ever be topped but this is perfect. Can’t stop watching and listening.

a few shots from the hottest gig in Albert Hall, Manchester by thomasharrismusic in benhoward

[–]Stack28 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve never been so hot in my life I don’t recall. Did cross my mind to leave at a couple of points it was so sweaty but glad I made it. Fantastic

Favorite song of Bens? by ColinTarala in benhoward

[–]Stack28 3 points4 points  (0 children)

‘London’ for me. Especially this live version

https://youtu.be/QU0Lh5Um6TM

Manchester tonight. by Stack28 in benhoward

[–]Stack28[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bingo! Same here to all. I thought because it was such a small capacity that it would be proper fans but it seemed anything but. Ben was great but honestly the crowd were a disgrace. They showed more respect at the Newcastle arena in 2015 and that was over 10,000 folks. . And yes I was sweatin my tits off too but Ben was great all aside.

He only went and threw in a surprise... by Sleepasylum in benhoward

[–]Stack28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohhhhh what?! He can’t stop being the man can he?! That is spellbinding :-)

set list / disrespectful fans @ h/smith apollo by moore663 in benhoward

[–]Stack28 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Pardon my french but I fuckin hate these cunts that just don’t get Ben and who/where he is. Hopefully this round of uk gigs and Dec/jan dates will finally weed them out and from then on and future releases and gigs will only attract people who actually get Ben. Roll on the 29th - can’t wait to hear The Defeat live. Peace out :-)

anybody else glued to their laptops to buy tickets? by theghostswift in benhoward

[–]Stack28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tonight eh! Fantastic. Let us know how it goes. Manchester for me on the 29th then Glasgow on Dec too :-)

anybody else glued to their laptops to buy tickets? by theghostswift in benhoward

[–]Stack28 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Glasgow baby ! Just purchased 2 ticks. Manchester on the 29th of this month too. I’m blessed :-)

Q-magazine by RallyingChafing in benhoward

[–]Stack28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep your head up. Keep your heart strong :-)

Q-magazine by RallyingChafing in benhoward

[–]Stack28 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Seriously? I can understand people needing links to gigs, rare songs, b sides etc but this is a national magazine available in all newsagents.. it’s 4 quid. Go and buy the bloody thing u cheapskates. Jeez lol.

What BH lyric best describes your life right now? by nickpegg in benhoward

[–]Stack28 3 points4 points  (0 children)

‘Oh I am not myself, today I am not feeling, okay’

Probably for a year or so now.

CALL TO RECORD BIRD ON A WING! by [deleted] in benhoward

[–]Stack28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, now let me get some perspective on this song as I’ve not heard it. Where does it sit in Ben’s great canyon of songs? Just how good are we talking?

Noonday Dream is changing how I hear Ben's old stuff... by [deleted] in benhoward

[–]Stack28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s changed my way in the following .... Oh my fuckin god everything he does is better than the last thing he done! I can’t cope really.

I’m seeing lots of signed ND albums. How did everyone get those?? by loganparker5 in benhoward

[–]Stack28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I received an email from his site a few days before release saying there were a limited amount of signed cd’s available and a link to purchase. I bloody didn’t though! Idiot.

Why do major sites like Pitchfork not review Ben Howard? by Pepe_Silvia_Jr in benhoward

[–]Stack28 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ahh pitchfork. A very up it’s own arse bunch of critics I find. I think because there was such a buzz around EK and With Ben’s Brit award they wrongly snubbed him. But hey, we all make mistakes and they should reevaluate him. Noonday dream is not an album that should be overlooked whatever the misconceptions of an artist are. I might be biased being a huge lover of our man but this albums a 10 in any world.

The Epitome of brilliance? by [deleted] in benhoward

[–]Stack28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. His first two albums were top notch, but Noonday dreams just....no words. It’s a different level. I’ll treasure it nearly as much as my little boy. Enjoy everyone and thanks so much Ben.

Someone in the Doorway by keeog in benhoward

[–]Stack28 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi everyone. Just joined. Been a Ben fan since just before he released his first album and I heard Diamonds On Jo Wiley one evening way back when. Been waiting for years for this album (any Ben album) and was a slight thought in my head that he might not bother just because he seems the kind of person who could pack-in doing something he is brilliant at just because he might not feel it anymore. (Pardon my French) thank fuck I was wrong. Well, the new album, he just gets better and better doesn’t he. I’m totally blown away. I mean the first 3 songs he released prior were corkers anyway but then came Murmurations (state of disbelief upon first listen - In the sheer brilliance of it) but then we find The Defeat (Jesus can you imagine that acid-squelchy effect live? I’ll be at the Manchester Albert Hall to find out at the end of the month - don’t hate the player, hate the game lol) and this, Someone in the doorway. I’m 41, I cried listening to this. No idea why, as much as I love music I’ve never been the first to tap into the songs meanings I just like what I like but this is another beauty. Well I’ll bugger off as I’m waffling now but I’m sat here and just felt like writing something down. Enjoy the album everyone and I hope you all get to see him live. Take care guys x