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They'll probably collide somewhere in the middle of a videogum post where Gabe is ranting about why someone is the worst.
In reply to Veckatimessedyouupsobadyoucriedallthewaybacktomerriweatherpostpavilion's comment on New Grizzly Bear - "Southern Point" at March 18, 2009 4:07 PMScore = 4
D'oh ho ho. Well-played, rogue (not well-played).
I still have yet to see a musically sound and logical backing behind any of these "boring" comments. I challenge someone to explain to me in musical terms why this band is boring. Because there is a fundamental difference between music actually being musically bland or boring and it simply being a matter of taste because they're not doing the things you find to be musically aesthetically pleasing.
If it really is a matter of taste, then own up to it and just accept it.
In reply to Ace's comment on New Grizzly Bear - "Southern Point" at March 18, 2009 4:05 PMScore = 0
I don't know about you, but I find my cat litter to be ENTHRALLING.
LOOK AT DEM ODOR-ELIMINATING CRYSTALS.
P.S. - All of the "GB are boring" comments and their variants are waaaaaaaaay more boring than GB is.
In reply to Ace's comment on New Grizzly Bear - "Southern Point" at March 18, 2009 3:36 PMScore = 3
MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC RARARARARARARARAR
Hey guys, can we please declare an official moratorium on any comments containing the words "animal," "collective," "grizzly," and "bear" in any context? YOU'RE TEARING ME APPPPPAAAAAART, STEREOGUM!
On that note, looking forward to the Two Weeks video, though I'm not sure anything can compete with the Knife video. Encyclopedia Pictura ftw.
on New Grizzly Bear - "Southern Point" at March 18, 2009 1:35 PMScore = 4
Apparently I'm 60 years old because I feel the same way about MPP. :|
Get off my lawn, you damn kids!
on Old Folks Review Animal Collective at March 10, 2009 1:27 PMScore = 33
Not to mention he was the classiest-dressed one of the band members at BAM with his little bow tie.
Dude's awesome.
In reply to grizzz's comment on Premature Evaluation: Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest at March 5, 2009 10:36 PMScore = 1
Like night and fucking day. In Ear Park is a pleasant and interesting album, but it's rather two-dimensional and a little repetitive after a while.
One of the things actually that I really like about this album is that I could actually hear a lot of EARLY Department of Eagles pop sensibility in there (especially on "Southern Point" and "I Live With You"), which is great because The Cold Nose is a really fun album.
In reply to Easy E's comment on Premature Evaluation: Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest at March 5, 2009 9:58 PMScore = 8
I caved in...
...and I feel perfectly fine about it.
It lives up to the hype, plain and simple. The first time I listened through the album, it really just didn't sink in how good it was because there are so many things going on with it. This is such a quantum leap from Yellow House in terms of songcraftmanship and nuance that it really somehow managed to catch me off-guard despite having heard half of the album's tracks already performed live. Front-to-back, every second of this album is packed with utter beauty, creativity, and energy.
I think the one noticable thing that is really going to set this album apart from the rest of the good music out there right now is the fact that I think people ARE going to be talking about this album the rest of the year. I feel like this band has catapulted themselves into the realm of "supergroup," in that it's a collection of 4 absolutely tremendous musicians who are able to bring their collective talents together to create music that is both forward-thinking and incredibly pleasurable.
Normally I would say the "game-changer" monicker is a cliched and contrived way to describe any music that does something new and original. I really do feel that it's spot-on in this case. But I guess the real test will be to ask me again six months from now and see if I feel the same way. I'm optimistic though.
on Premature Evaluation: Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest at March 5, 2009 9:52 PMScore = 6
I think I figured out the problem.
Wayne, he isn't declaring victory at the end of his blog posts. That's really his name.
It's okay, you guys. Just a misunderstanding.
on Flaming Lips Vs. Arcade Fire Round 2: Win Butler Strikes Back at March 5, 2009 12:32 AMScore = 51
Ugh, these imposter posts are making me almost feel bad for liking these bands so much. Stop ruining music for me, you idiots.
Also, I couldn't quite tell from the blog post, but is Ed saying that only those who pre-order the vinyl get a free download coupon? Because I will be crushed if that's the case. I refuse to download the low-quality leak. I want to hear this thing for the first time as the band intended it...even if that means waiting the 3 months. :(
on Grizzly Bear Blog About Veckatimest Leak, Announce Tour Dates at March 4, 2009 1:00 PMScore = 5
Sat on the sidelines this week for the most part. I do that sometimes. Still cheering you everyday monsters on though!
Also, part of me wishes I were going to see New Moon ironically just so I could ask the person at the box office one ticket for "The Twilight" and see their reaction.
Score = 7
Poor JK Simmons. You can barely even see his horribly photoshopped self in there. He deserves much more than this.
on Tim Allen: Comedian, Actor, Director, Graphic Designer at November 19, 2009 2:28 PMScore = 3
There is nothing I didn't like in this trailer.
on I'm Not Sure What Is Happening In This Movie, But I Can't Wait To Find Out! at November 18, 2009 2:35 PMScore = 1
More like That's Your Nightmare.
on That's Your Boyfriend: Nick at November 18, 2009 1:18 PMScore = 3
We're gonna need a bigger outrage.
on NSFW: A Pornographer Wants To Make A Jaycee Dugard Movie, Because Of Course He Does at November 18, 2009 1:01 PMScore = 8
KS: "I thought you said I was making this out to your daughter."
Totally-Heterosexual-Nothing-Unusual-Male Twilight Fan: "Oh, um...you are! My daughter's name is Stan! Short for....Stan...ita? Stanita. I have a daughter named Stanita."
KS: "...nice talking to you, Stan."
THNUMTF: "THAN-oh shit..."
Score = 4
Lots and lots of love
In reply to werttrew's comment on The Twilight: New Moon Premiere: Fun Signs, Guys! at November 17, 2009 3:31 PMScore = 2
All I can say is this. Have fun turning the conservative movement into nothing more than a minor nuisance, Sarah. Your liberal counterparts are rootin' for ya!
on Oprah Pretends That Sarah Palin Is An Actual Human Being at November 17, 2009 1:13 PMScore = 5
""Well," the suddenly evil geologist Oliver Platt who also apparently just appointed himself President because that is how government works, "If you want to give your ticket away to a couple of Chinese workers be my guest." And what does Chiwetel Ejiofor do? He literally SHRUGS."
THIS. When I saw that it was just like, okay Roland, not only is your sudden weak moralizations in this movie terrible, but you just completely laughed at the face of your own weak moralizations...AND THEN PROCEEDED TO CONTINUE THEM.
Also, I'd like to make a motion to create an Oscar award for "Best Reaction Face in Front of a Greenscreen" and nominate every person in that movie for it.
Score = 3
I've read that everyone thinks they have a good sense of humor, but my friends all tell me I do.
Then I take the gun away from their heads.
Score = 11
Grizzly Bear are boring.
That one's just for you. :)
Permalink for Ace's comment on New Grizzly Bear - "Southern Point" at March 18, 2009 3:49 PMScore = -6