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Rob Instigator · 09.13.2010, 03:39 PM

I like songwriting, but I want my bands to ROCK OUT.

I hate paying good $$ to see a tepid show of lukewarm, mid-tempo blather (last Interpol concert anyone?) It is the single worst.

I would rather pay money for a mediocre band who MEANS IT and plays every song as if it's their last one of the night, and at least seeks to entertain the audience than watch polished musicians agonize through yet another dull song whose merits are not evident through the PA system at the local dive...

atsonicpark · 09.13.2010, 03:44 PM

my son, my son, what have ye done? - 7/10

Okay, Lynch supposedly only "produced" this, but there are some downright Lynchian moments in this film. Perhaps they were done in tribute? In a way, it seems like a combo of Herzog and Lynch trademarks... mixed in with something completely different than you'd expect from either one. And, well, it doesn't completely work, especially the ending, but it's an interesting little film nonetheless. There was apparently a lot of frustration during the shoot, which comes across in the film. A strangely convaluted mess of a film with the worst trailer I've ever seen! But worth a watch.

Rob Instigator · 09.13.2010, 03:49 PM

Is that directed by Herzog?

Dr. Eugene Felikson · 09.13.2010, 04:10 PM

atsonicpark · 09.13.2010, 04:22 PM

"A Werner Herzog film" probably suggests he directed it.

But yeah, it's on btjunkie. Perfect quality, except the picture looks a bit faded -- maybe that was intentional. It was filmed on a RED camera... hm.

girlgun · 09.13.2010, 04:29 PM

exit through the gift shop. which is fucking FANTASTIC.

Savage Clone · 09.13.2010, 04:37 PM

The Naked City
Thieves Highway
Svankmajer's "The Ossuary"
Exorcismo

noisereductions · 09.13.2010, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atsonicpark

At least Battles have a bit of songwriting and production talent. I'm still not sure what AC has done to make them warrant the success they've achieved. They're downright bland and boring, and their albums are a chore to sit through.

well Danse Manatee is a chore. I'm a big fan of AC, but I can agree with you there.

atsonicpark · 09.13.2010, 05:22 PM

I just never understood how a band with annoying vocals, murky production, and no memorable riffs, or melodies, could blow up. I mean, I don't think they're the worst band in the world or anything, just kinda boring and forgettable... definitely an unlikely success story.

noisereductions · 09.13.2010, 05:37 PM

well once they got to Feels, Strawberry Jam, and MPP there's a fucking ton of melodies. But I mean, I'm a fan and I'm still astounded that uh "regular" people like them or whatever. Liek they were on album charts or whatever.

atsonicpark · 09.13.2010, 05:45 PM

Well, yeah, they may have a "ton of melodies" but none that are very, uh, well... good... or, hell, melodic. I am surprised they charted; then again, they are simple, safe, boring, and bland, so I guess I'm not that surprised. That last album they did, with that same boring bass drum beat on every song, cleaned up the production but the songs were SO drawn-out, long, and dull. Ugh.

I do think Sung Tongs is a neat little record, at least. That's probably the only one I'd ever want to listen to, for the rest of my life.

noisereductions · 09.13.2010, 05:54 PM

they have some great melodies. "Peace Bone"? "Water Curses"? The bulk of MPP.

atsonicpark · 09.13.2010, 06:01 PM

Peace Bone annoys me, I never understood the deal with that song. I really hate the electronics on that song, DUNDLE DUNDLE. Just sounds ugly. Really, that's the main thing I get from them: For a popular band, they sure do sound downright ugly. Except for MPP, which is so, so, so overproduced... it glosses the more ugly, untrained, unrestrained murk but at the same time takes out any charm they ever had before, the whole album reminds me of music for an Ipod commercial. And whoever programmed the drum beats on that album must have been taking the piss. I think Water Curses is alright, simply because it's an ep, they're one of those bands who can release 10-20 minutes of music and not where out their welcome, stuff like Feels and Strawberry Jam has so much filler, especially in all the pointless ambient interludes between songs. In all actuality, it's probably their best work ever, but I think MPP is horrible, especailly that last track that sounds like Baha Men. Haha.

ANYWAY

They're really making a NEIGHBOR NO. 13 REMAKE?!

noisereductions · 09.13.2010, 06:03 PM

shrug. I like what I like. "Peace Bone" and "Water Curses" and "Blueish" are probably my top 3 AC songs.

atsonicpark · 09.13.2010, 06:05 PM

You know what song I think is awful?

...REVEREND GREEN
REVEREND GREEN

AHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it'sALRIGHTtoFEELTOGETHERONW
AHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HE'S TOUCHIN YER BREAST TOUCHIN HYER CHEST AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

...what the fuck is with that song?

noisereductions · 09.13.2010, 06:48 PM

do you like "People"?

atsonicpark · 09.13.2010, 09:00 PM

it's alright, yeah.

PEOPLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

screaming!

Dr. Eugene Felikson · 09.13.2010, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atsonicpark

That last album they did, with that same boring bass drum beat on every song, cleaned up the production but the songs were SO drawn-out, long, and dull. Ugh.

I do think Sung Tongs is a neat little record, at least. That's probably the only one I'd ever want to listen to, for the rest of my life.

Hahaha! You hit the nail right on the head!

tw2113 · 09.13.2010, 11:21 PM

Cherrybomb
7/10

viewtiful alan redux · 09.13.2010, 11:51 PM

About to finish Rome: Open City

09.13.2010, 03:39 PM	#12381
Rob Instigator invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In the land of the Instigator Posts: 27,971	I like songwriting, but I want my bands to ROCK OUT. I hate paying good $$ to see a tepid show of lukewarm, mid-tempo blather (last Interpol concert anyone?) It is the single worst. I would rather pay money for a mediocre band who MEANS IT and plays every song as if it's their last one of the night, and at least seeks to entertain the audience than watch polished musicians agonize through yet another dull song whose merits are not evident through the PA system at the local dive... __________________ RXTT's Intellectual Journey - my new blog where I talk about all the books I read.
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09.13.2010, 03:44 PM	#12382
atsonicpark invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28,843	my son, my son, what have ye done? - 7/10 Okay, Lynch supposedly only "produced" this, but there are some downright Lynchian moments in this film. Perhaps they were done in tribute? In a way, it seems like a combo of Herzog and Lynch trademarks... mixed in with something completely different than you'd expect from either one. And, well, it doesn't completely work, especially the ending, but it's an interesting little film nonetheless. There was apparently a lot of frustration during the shoot, which comes across in the film. A strangely convaluted mess of a film with the worst trailer I've ever seen! But worth a watch. __________________
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09.13.2010, 03:49 PM	#12383
Rob Instigator invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In the land of the Instigator Posts: 27,971	Is that directed by Herzog? __________________ RXTT's Intellectual Journey - my new blog where I talk about all the books I read.
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09.13.2010, 04:10 PM	#12384
Dr. Eugene Felikson invito al cielo Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7,571	yeah
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09.13.2010, 04:22 PM	#12385
atsonicpark invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28,843	"A Werner Herzog film" probably suggests he directed it. But yeah, it's on btjunkie. Perfect quality, except the picture looks a bit faded -- maybe that was intentional. It was filmed on a RED camera... hm. __________________
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09.13.2010, 04:29 PM	#12386
girlgun invito al cielo Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,906	exit through the gift shop. which is fucking FANTASTIC.
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Savage Clone invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 11,290	The Naked City Thieves Highway Svankmajer's "The Ossuary" Exorcismo
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09.13.2010, 05:22 PM	#12389
atsonicpark invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28,843	I just never understood how a band with annoying vocals, murky production, and no memorable riffs, or melodies, could blow up. I mean, I don't think they're the worst band in the world or anything, just kinda boring and forgettable... definitely an unlikely success story. __________________
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09.13.2010, 05:37 PM	#12390
noisereductions invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New England, USA Posts: 16,210	well once they got to Feels, Strawberry Jam, and MPP there's a fucking ton of melodies. But I mean, I'm a fan and I'm still astounded that uh "regular" people like them or whatever. Liek they were on album charts or whatever. __________________ noisereduxinstalled.weebly.com
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09.13.2010, 05:45 PM	#12391
atsonicpark invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28,843	Well, yeah, they may have a "ton of melodies" but none that are very, uh, well... good... or, hell, melodic. I am surprised they charted; then again, they are simple, safe, boring, and bland, so I guess I'm not that surprised. That last album they did, with that same boring bass drum beat on every song, cleaned up the production but the songs were SO drawn-out, long, and dull. Ugh. I do think Sung Tongs is a neat little record, at least. That's probably the only one I'd ever want to listen to, for the rest of my life. __________________
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09.13.2010, 05:54 PM	#12392
noisereductions invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New England, USA Posts: 16,210	they have some great melodies. "Peace Bone"? "Water Curses"? The bulk of MPP. __________________ noisereduxinstalled.weebly.com
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09.13.2010, 06:01 PM	#12393
atsonicpark invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28,843	Peace Bone annoys me, I never understood the deal with that song. I really hate the electronics on that song, DUNDLE DUNDLE. Just sounds ugly. Really, that's the main thing I get from them: For a popular band, they sure do sound downright ugly. Except for MPP, which is so, so, so overproduced... it glosses the more ugly, untrained, unrestrained murk but at the same time takes out any charm they ever had before, the whole album reminds me of music for an Ipod commercial. And whoever programmed the drum beats on that album must have been taking the piss. I think Water Curses is alright, simply because it's an ep, they're one of those bands who can release 10-20 minutes of music and not where out their welcome, stuff like Feels and Strawberry Jam has so much filler, especially in all the pointless ambient interludes between songs. In all actuality, it's probably their best work ever, but I think MPP is horrible, especailly that last track that sounds like Baha Men. Haha. ANYWAY They're really making a NEIGHBOR NO. 13 REMAKE?! __________________
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09.13.2010, 06:03 PM	#12394
noisereductions invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New England, USA Posts: 16,210	shrug. I like what I like. "Peace Bone" and "Water Curses" and "Blueish" are probably my top 3 AC songs. __________________ noisereduxinstalled.weebly.com
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09.13.2010, 06:05 PM	#12395
atsonicpark invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28,843	You know what song I think is awful? ...REVEREND GREEN REVEREND GREEN AHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it'sALRIGHTtoFEELTOGETHERONW AHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HE'S TOUCHIN YER BREAST TOUCHIN HYER CHEST AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH ...what the fuck is with that song? __________________
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09.13.2010, 06:48 PM	#12396
noisereductions invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New England, USA Posts: 16,210	do you like "People"? __________________ noisereduxinstalled.weebly.com
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09.13.2010, 09:00 PM	#12397
atsonicpark invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28,843	it's alright, yeah. PEOPLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE screaming! __________________
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09.13.2010, 11:21 PM	#12399
tw2113 expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Dakota Posts: 2,148	Cherrybomb 7/10 __________________ Shake shake
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viewtiful alan redux the destroyed room Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 563	About to finish Rome: Open City __________________ I can't find that painting.
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