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Austin, United States (2004 – present)

The Black Angels are a psychedelic rock band from Austin, Texas, formed in May 2004. Their name derives from the Velvet Underground song “

The Black Angel’s Death Song”.

Hannah Levin’s review of the Black Angels album Passover described them as “Walking in the shadows cast by Spacemen 3 and Spiritualized mastermind Jason Pierce” and compared them to The Warlocks and Black Mountain, also invoking “dirges” reminiscent of both The Velvet Underground and the 13th Floor Elevators. The band’s icon is a stylized image of Nico.

In December 2007, the group announced on their blog that their second album will be released in Spring of 2008. In March 2008 a release date of May 13th was announced for their second album, Directions To See A Ghost.

http://www.theblackangels.com/

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beliweb wrote:
yesterday afternoon

wow this band is awesome... been listening to them all afternoon... great great stuff! <3 :)

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VashTheStamped wrote:
Saturday evening

nice band.

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superclayden wrote:
9 days ago

just heard them on "the secret machine is not evil" Really atmospheric, i think it's called THe Prodigal Sun

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RebelStarModel wrote:
9 days ago

Dont change a thing..especially not your name! very ecclectic, reminds me of the doors a bit. but your own version .. you rock.

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emergingsynergy wrote:
12 days ago

What a great show last night in Tallahassee. I suspect that there were a lot of folks who surprised at just how psychedelic this band is! They put on a very impressive display of drumming and guitar work, with pure sounding vocals and deft, judicious and carefully constant use of orchestrated feedback. These are, as well, some really nice people, this band.

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runout_groove wrote:
12 days ago

black angels play london on december 18th: http://www.last.fm/event/785200

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yeoldstinkeye wrote:
13 days ago

nice.

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arsenale wrote:
last month

"direction to see a ghost" is perfect, i'm looking forward to see them live!

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mikelittlepony wrote:
last month

4 song + interview podcast to download on woxy.com!!!

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iamaphantom wrote:
last month

they rule

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ripplemusic wrote:
last month

If you dig rock like this, come check out the From The Garage Group, celebrating all the great music from the worlds garages. We're new and growing. Come join us. http://www.last.fm/group/From+The+Garage

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svampmoln wrote:
last month

New group "Retro rock" focuses on rock bands today rooted in the 60's and 70's rock. Welcome! http://www.last.fm/group/retro+rock

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GravyMaximus wrote:
last month

What an awesome band, but yes, they need a better name.

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albinalovesBRMC wrote:
last month

i can not wait for you. LOVE xxxxxxx

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UncensoredRocks wrote:
last month

Here's a cool clip of the guys talking about the album name... http://www.uncensoredinterview.com/vlogs/8260-The-Black-Angels-Book-of-Illusions

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slave2thedetail wrote:
last month

good band, stupid name

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codidol wrote:
last month

Cool psychedelicsound, nearly better than the sound in the 70ths ...

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owenlee123 wrote:
last month

Just discovered Directions To See a Ghost, so frickin good. can't wait to get my hands on the other albums....x

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stfuslifer wrote:
last month

Awesome band.

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morti-viventi wrote:
last month

Light In The Attic should sell that 4 song bonus EP separately. I slept on the preorder and now I see no purpose in paying full LP price just for it and an album I already own. Anyone wanna be a nice guy and up it for me? I'll be your best friend.

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