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Well, crap-- I certainly screwed that up.
In reply to A Roach's comment on Premature Evaluation: Ryan Adams - Cardinology at October 16, 2008 5:29 PMScore = -3
Relax Jacko-- most music journalists mention recent events in the lede of their reviews.
It gives people context and draws non-superfans into the article--- not to mention that it lets blogs link to other relevant/recent posts.
on Premature Evaluation: Ryan Adams - Cardinology at October 16, 2008 5:28 PMScore = -4
Relax Jacko-- all news sources (particularly blogs, since it allows them to link to previous articles) tend to touch on recent events in the lede of the article. It gives context and draws people in.
I think this review is spot on-- the first four songs made me think this was going to be Easy Tiger II (the quote about easy MOR is spot on), but the second half of the album really surprised me.
The funny thing is that as much as we gave RA shit for putting out 3 albums a year a while back, the quality has not increased as the quantity decreased.
I need some more time with this one, but this is a step in the right direction-- I was REALLY worried after Easy Tiger.
And as much as the guy above is a reactionary idiot, I definitely agree that the other Cardinals are really on top of their game here.
Score = -4
You dorks.
That said, I already made my ticket request. First band I ever loved.
on Phish Confirm Reunion Tour at October 1, 2008 8:54 AMScore = 0
"This album really does take two or three forced listens before it really hits you."
Ding Ding Ding!
In reply to Seannn's comment on Premature Evaluation: TV On The Radio - Dear Science at September 13, 2008 1:17 AMScore = -2
I've been a causal fan of KoL for a while, but this new album is fairly weak-- a bit of a bland generic turn after the progress of the last few records...
on Kings Of Leon's Only By The Night Album Art at September 8, 2008 5:29 PMScore = 0
Doesn't POP the way Golden Age does-- but I think Brandon makes a good point. Lets see how it fits in the rest of the album. Could be a great third track.
We want Halfway Home and Crying, already!! :)
Score = 2
I dont think that's true, Jeffrey. You seem to be the one sitting at your computer spewing hate.
I think that anyone that took the time to put any thought in their comment today had surprisingly reasonable things to say. This is a music board-- we're all digesting an album in real time, which is pretty great in my opinion.
What else do you think the band expect when they do something cool like dropping a surprise album like this?
It does take time for music to make its way to your heart-- BUT that doesn't mean first impressions count for something. Personally, I think Intimacy is a mixed bag-- sounds like a lot of other folks do too.
Maybe you should (truly!) spend your time helping me see the album in a different way. Maybe the way you see it.
Ya twat.
In reply to Jeff's comment on Bloc Party's Intimacy Is Out Now at August 21, 2008 8:12 PMScore = 7
So I am only one listen in, but I just don't know if I can get behind this one.
Bloc Party are a pretty good band. Nothing more can be said about Silent Alarm-- one of the best debuts of the 2000s, no question. I even liked Weekend in the City more than most-- I'd rather see a band overreach than copy themselves on the second time around.
This one just sounds all over the place-- and the track lising doesnt help. The first two tracks are awful: I see what they're trying to do, but it just doesn't seem to gel for me. The rest of the record actually gets better and better-- but it never picks up momentum, alternating between C-rate Radiohead cops and A minus-rate Bloc Party cuts. One Month Off is great, sure-- but it really is just Little Helicopter Thoughts, and I guess I hoped for more by now.
I would actually like both the last two records a little more oddly if the order was Silent Alarm -> Intimacy -> Weekend. The progression would make more sense, at least.
I definitely need more Intimacy time, but I dont know that this baby's gonna stick.
on Bloc Party's Intimacy Is Out Now at August 21, 2008 7:59 PMScore = 1
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Oh come on, no "Golden Road (To Unlimited Devotion)" joke? I expect better from you, Stereogum.
on NJ Councilman Pees On Fans At Grateful Dead Tribute at November 12, 2008 7:50 AMScore = 0