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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
Monster chat is overwhelming sometimes, especially whenever TV discussion comes up, because I really don't watch much (not for any elitist reason. Being at a college where TV's weren't allowed in any rooms other than for movies and videogames kinda took me out of the TV loop for 4 years, and I haven't bothered to get back in.).
That said, it's nice to actually have some casual conversation with you people that isn't just topping each other's one-liners and ZINGS.
Score = 10
Some gif that's gotten a lot of mileage in a music forum I post in. It's just a group of super xxXXxxhardcorexXXxxXXxxX scene kids showing off their AWZUM KARATE MOVES.
In reply to DS3M's comment on Hindus Get Mad At Avatar For All The Wrong Reasons at November 6, 2009 4:05 PMScore = 1
I'd be more concerned about all of the furries who are now going to become experts in Hinduism because of this movie.
They're all gonna be like, "My fursona is the reincarnation of the lion god." It also wears a diaper and has a huge penis.
Score = 4
"What if she's black?!"
grats 2009
Score = 9
Okay Todd Haynes.
In reply to mattversus's comment on Kids Make Amazing Videos Starring Their Dolls Singing About Burritos The Darndest Things at November 5, 2009 2:00 PMScore = 2
Man, that Emily. Always such a downer.
on Kids Make Amazing Videos Starring Their Dolls Singing About Burritos The Darndest Things at November 5, 2009 12:54 PMScore = 23
2 haircuts for $4?!
How can I say no to correct math like that?
Score = 11
I hear the heated seats work magic when combined with your Robert Pattinson undies.
Sparkly, moist magic.
Score = 26
If lyrics and sound could be turned into garbage, we'd be needing a bigger Wall-E to clean it all up.
In reply to gijyun's comment on How Much Garbage Can You Spot In The New Muse Video? at November 3, 2009 1:06 PMScore = 16
Grizzly Bear are boring.
That one's just for you. :)
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