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Post by andrew on Jan 14, 2009 12:20:57 GMT -5
maybe someone can explain this band to me too. i get it, you took springsteen type classic rock and combined it with punk. only with more octaves and simplistic pop punk riffs. and nick 13 type reverb vocals. i guess i just dont get the appeal.
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Post by andrew on Jan 14, 2009 12:37:26 GMT -5
for some reason, i just dont like springsteen. i've heard the "right" songs, but it just doesnt do much for me. i guess i'll just never be able to get over the dancing in the dark song/video.
now tom petty, completely different story. love that guy.
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Post by radioxwaves on Jan 14, 2009 12:42:24 GMT -5
I already see where this is going to go. And I'll probably come off as a dick, but I don't particularly care. And I'm not going to bother trying to push the bands "appeal"
You don't get the appeal, therefore you have to question why people like the band because for some reason the fact that people listen to something that isn't Coldplay disturbs you.
You couldn't find a band with less appeal? Is this band furthering a negative message, such as violence against Jews, objectifying women or promoting the use of crystal meth? Or all of the above? Nah. I don't think so, at least.
Moving along then... Does this band have any impact on your day to day life? Does their existence offend you somehow? Are you forced to listen to them on a regular basis? Doubtful.
I hate the music of Coldplay, but I don't bother starting threads about it, because threads like that only end up being masturbatory, ego driven conversations repeating the same opinions in different ways. "My musical tastes (read: opinions on music) are superior because of X", X signifying another opinion as a basis for argument.
I believe we've already had this argument a few times on this board (though to take a page out of someone else's book, I don't care to sift through pages of threads and cite examples) and it always ends the same.
"I'm just stating my opinion", "I'm just joking, don't be so serious" and so on and so forth.
Can you really find nothing of more substance to talk about?
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Post by grapeh8te on Jan 14, 2009 12:56:19 GMT -5
Does this band have any impact on your day to day life? Yes they do, they sometimes make my drive into work that much more enjoyable. Also the show they are playing at Smalls will be just a little more awesome since Good Old War is playing as well now. |
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Post by howlerscoyotecafe on Jan 14, 2009 13:43:16 GMT -5
Springstein rules.. Andrew, I don't usually give a damn who likes what.. everyone is entitled to their own thing when it comes to musical likes and dislikes.. But, now I'm gonna argue with you.. WTF you talkin' bout Willis??  |
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Post by Flashy Ross on Jan 14, 2009 14:10:51 GMT -5
I love Springsteen.
I enjoy Gaslight, but I do not like their new record at all. I just can't get into it. However, their first LP was brilliant and their EP was nearly flawless.
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Post by andrew on Jan 14, 2009 14:47:16 GMT -5
I love Springsteen. I enjoy Gaslight, but I do not like their new record at all. I just can't get into it. However, their first LP was brilliant and their EP was nearly flawless. i'll have to check those out then. the only thing i listened to was the new album. |
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Post by Flashy Ross on Jan 14, 2009 14:51:44 GMT -5
I love Springsteen. I enjoy Gaslight, but I do not like their new record at all. I just can't get into it. However, their first LP was brilliant and their EP was nearly flawless. i'll have to check those out then. the only thing i listened to was the new album. The LP has more punk to it, but you can see how they got to their new album w/ the EP -- so its no guarantee you'll dig it. The new album, The 59 Sound has this odd effect on Brian's vocals that bugs me. It takes some getting used to, even diehard fans have mentioned this, but I still don't dig the album. |
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Post by andrew on Jan 14, 2009 14:59:05 GMT -5
I already see where this is going to go. And I'll probably come off as a dick, but I don't particularly care. And I'm not going to bother trying to push the bands "appeal" You don't get the appeal, therefore you have to question why people like the band because for some reason the fact that people listen to something that isn't Coldplay disturbs you. You couldn't find a band with less appeal? Is this band furthering a negative message, such as violence against Jews, objectifying women or promoting the use of crystal meth? Or all of the above? Nah. I don't think so, at least. Moving along then... Does this band have any impact on your day to day life? Does their existence offend you somehow? Are you forced to listen to them on a regular basis? Doubtful. I hate the music of Coldplay, but I don't bother starting threads about it, because threads like that only end up being masturbatory, ego driven conversations repeating the same opinions in different ways. "My musical tastes (read: opinions on music) are superior because of X", X signifying another opinion as a basis for argument. I believe we've already had this argument a few times on this board (though to take a page out of someone else's book, I don't care to sift through pages of threads and cite examples) and it always ends the same. "I'm just stating my opinion", "I'm just joking, don't be so serious" and so on and so forth. Can you really find nothing of more substance to talk about? i honestly asked what the appeal was because i didnt get it, it wasn't a loaded question. melba actually answered my question by explaining why he liked springsteen so much. and i can definitely understand his explanation. and clearly you have my music taste down to a "T" via the coldplay statement. that's actually the only band i listen to. ever. (on a more serious note, i'm sure my musical tastes are more eclectic than yours. i'm pretty sure i can get into alot of the music you "punk rock" kids are into, but i doubt most of you can say the same.) and just so we're clear, i could give a fuck less about you or your opinion. |
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Post by andrew on Jan 14, 2009 15:03:24 GMT -5
i'll have to check those out then. the only thing i listened to was the new album. The LP has more punk to it, but you can see how they got to their new album w/ the EP -- so its no guarantee you'll dig it. The new album, The 59 Sound has this odd effect on Brian's vocals that bugs me. It takes some getting used to, even diehard fans have mentioned this, but I still don't dig the album. yeah, the reverb is pretty obnoxious. that's one of the mian things that turned me off. i come accross like i hate punk. i dont mean to, but i just think alot of the recent punk stuff has been nothing but rehashed garbage. i still like a band like rise against though that has neat guitar stuff, and amazing vocal hooks. and being able to be screaming one second, and seamlessly trasition to singing the next is pretty sweet. |
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Post by andrew on Jan 14, 2009 15:07:32 GMT -5
Springstein rules.. Andrew, I don't usually give a damn who likes what.. everyone is entitled to their own thing when it comes to musical likes and dislikes.. But, now I'm gonna argue with you.. WTF you talkin' bout Willis?? i definitely do not hate the guy, i just cant really get into it. to me, alot of springsteen stuff comes accross as him trying to hard. like, i knew he grew up blue collar, but once you get to a certain point i feel like it's kind of a sham to be singing about that kind of stuff. i know that kind of stuff is included in the americana style, so it's kind of unfair to blame him for it, but i dont know. i suppose that's just the way i feel about it. it's kind of like william elliot whitmore. INCREDIBLE voice. but every song is about growing corn, shooting cowboys, etc. it just gets too fake after awhile. and as far as petty goes, i just feel like he's had a consistently more solid body of work. |
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Post by brad on Jan 14, 2009 15:10:22 GMT -5
on a more serious note, i'm sure my musical tastes are more eclectic than yours. i'm pretty sure i can get into alot of the music you "punk rock" kids are into, but i doubt most of you can say the same.) and just so we're clear, i could give a fuck less about you or your opinion. Oh, this was a serious note? You listen to a lot of music, huh? Kewl! |
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Post by andrew on Jan 14, 2009 15:33:13 GMT -5
oh i love the replacement's man. very familiar with them.
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Post by AJ_ on Jan 14, 2009 16:00:16 GMT -5
gaslight is pretty much the greatest band doing thangs right now. if you can't see it, move along!
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Post by andrew on Jan 14, 2009 16:03:38 GMT -5
gaslight is pretty much the greatest band doing thangs right now. if you can't see it, move along! right. good explanation. |
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