Leonard
Recents Comments from Leonard
Let me preface this by saying that I love Animal Collective and MPP, but some bands are just not live bands. AC's notorious for being a bit alienating live, perhaps even more so when they were playing more 'traditional' intruments. I honestly kind of like seeing them restrained by this more sample based material (kind of reminds me of the electronica shows I went to in the late 90s, sans the pacifier-sucking raver kids). That said, their live performances are always interesting, but not necessarily good. But who cares when they're coming out with a great album every year and a half.
on Animal Collective Bring "Summertime Clothes" To Letterman at May 8, 2009 4:39 PMScore = 14
My recommendation, wait for Fun Fun Fun Fest. The last two years have offered a variety of great bands at a fraction of the cost. Plus, no crowds and no parking and transportation issues.
on 2009 Austin City Limits Line-Up Offers Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Beastie Boys In Case You Missed Them The First Time at April 28, 2009 11:38 AMScore = 6
Dan looks like Casey Tatum from the Uncle Muscles Hour in the above pic.
on New Grizzly Bear - "Southern Point" at March 18, 2009 12:54 PMScore = 5
Ron, you should be declared the official sponsor or the 2009 AC vs. GB debate.
In reply to Ron Jenkins's comment on New Grizzly Bear - "Southern Point" at March 18, 2009 12:50 PMScore = 4
Not to mention the best use of a children's choir in recent memory. I hear some vespertine influence in the way they used those kids on the album.
In reply to Heebie Jeebies's comment on New Grizzly Bear - "Cheerleader" at March 18, 2009 11:27 AMScore = 0
Comparing this to MPP is ridiculous, as the only thing they seem to have in common is hype. They are two completely different artists with two completely different sounds. Veckatimest is a textural masterpiece with all the nuance of Yellow House with a newly added pop flare (and Bear's druming does make the album). But MPP is a totally different concept, a wall of sound that coalesces so much with each listen that eventually, it sounds like a solitary instrument playing one long, evolving melody (at least to me). They are both groundbreaking albums that sound entirely unique. To take away credit from one based upon the brilliance of the other is just silly. And while it's great to see 2 established bands at the top of their game, let's not forget that there are 9 months left for a new band to come and sweep us off our feet. Now, let's start hyping the next Spoon album so that they actually begin making one.
on Premature Evaluation: Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest at March 6, 2009 3:44 PMScore = 18
I did not appreciate Chris Parnell enough when he was on SNL.
on Thursday Night TV Open Thread at November 20, 2009 12:03 PMScore = 7
Found this yesterday: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704576204574529703577274572.html
In reply to pcbowen's comment on Oprah Pretends That Sarah Palin Is An Actual Human Being at November 17, 2009 2:39 PMScore = 2
Double-Dong of Annihilation play a weekly show at the death metal club down the street from me.
on The Videogum Movie Club: 2012 at November 16, 2009 12:40 PMScore = 6
They should have recruited Don Cheadle as their demolition guy.
on Mad Men S03E13: Step Into My Office, I Am Fired at November 9, 2009 12:06 PMScore = 8
Terminator 2 also has a great tutorial.
In reply to tiredandwired's comment on Two Words: Juggalo Furries at November 2, 2009 1:18 PMScore = 5
Where does he get those wonderful toys?
In reply to Weeam's comment on Monsters' Ball: The Week's Best Comments at October 31, 2009 5:21 AMScore = 8
I will never get tired of the Blaise puns.
on Top Chef S06E09: Restaurant Wars Is A Little Less Hell at October 22, 2009 1:45 PMScore = 2
one little forward slash missing, and it kills an entire comment. fuck.
In reply to Leonard's comment on Monsters' Ball: The Week's Best Comments at October 16, 2009 7:13 PMScore = 9
They'll call it Let Dem Eat Cake. Someone can beat this. Let's start Da Cake Eatur documentary title game now.
In reply to hlebtastic's comment on Monsters' Ball: The Week's Best Comments at October 16, 2009 7:11 PMScore = 23
Yeah, if I had to guess, Dafs' cat will be urinating on this wig in no time.
In reply to GreatCop's comment on You Can Make It Up: The Kate Gosselin Halloween Costume Fan Fiction Contest at October 15, 2009 6:33 PMScore = 5
agreed 100% though I think Fun Fun Fun Fest may be a bit too rock and roll for your average Vampire Weekend or Animal Collective fan.
Permalink for bearface's comment on 2009 Austin City Limits Line-Up Offers Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Beastie Boys In Case You Missed Them The First Time at April 28, 2009 12:26 PMScore = 3