The Aura of the H-Man
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FINALLY some love for SFA, arguably the most underrated band of the last 15 years.
Probably wouldn't have selected Bows and Arrows, since I think the last two albums were better, but nice to see the Walkmen on the list.
Also nice to see Let it Come Down on the list. Finally got to see them live a couple times last year and the shows were really amazing.
on NME's 50 Greatest Albums Of The '00s at November 18, 2009 1:16 AMScore = 0
That's all that really counts, though, right? Seriously, if/when I do a list this year it will be something like "10 albums that I, me, this guy right here, got the most enjoyment from". I can pretty much guarantee that Art Brut won't be on many lists this year, but dammit if I didn't have more fun listening to that album than all but a couple others.
And while I'm sure things like Sunset Rubdown and Mastadon and La Roux are great and all, who was time to listen to EVERYTHING? Nothing against any of those act, who I may love if I wasn't busy listening to something else. Only so many hours in a day, right? I consider myself a pretty good consumer of music of the indie genre and its periphery, but man, there's still a ton of stuff on my radar that I just haven't gotten around to. It's hard to get worked up about lists this size when you've only had time to really devour about 35-40 albums all year, tops. I don't just mean listen to, I mean really spend some time with.
I hate that I care about music criticism.
Also, I like Metric, but I think that's a little high for this album.
In reply to ambarella's comment on Amazon Editors' Best Albums Of 2009 at November 5, 2009 5:47 PMScore = 0
I actually like their (Foreign Born's) new album better than Veckatimist (and I really like Veckatimist).
In reply to Luis's comment on Veckatimst">Grizzly Bear Bring "Two Weeks" To Conan, Announce Deluxe Veckatimst at October 13, 2009 12:48 PMScore = 0
No, I was at the late show at the Empty Bottle. Not really a big crowd, but it was a really good show.
In reply to Cory's comment on Wavves, Black Lips In Brooklyn Bar Fight at September 30, 2009 12:12 AMScore = 0
I can't comment on Black Lips, but I've seen Wavves a couple times, and aside from a poor vocal mix at Pitchfork, they've sounded pretty decent, or rather, pretty much like I've expected them to sound. My only issue with Wavves is that they only played for about 30 minutes. Pretty short for a headlining set. This was in Chicago about a week ago. I don't know if that's typical of their live shows.
In reply to bobby-o's comment on Wavves, Black Lips In Brooklyn Bar Fight at September 28, 2009 10:01 AMScore = 0
I was thinking the same thing. I didn't love this song at first, though I could kind of tell that I was going to like after I listened to it a bunch of times, if that makes any sense. It's not instantly accessible, but it starts to come together after a number of listens.
In reply to Sammmmmy's comment on Dirty Projectors Bring "Cannibal Resource" To Letterman at September 2, 2009 10:19 AMScore = 0
Seeing them in a couple months, so I was curious to see how they'd come across live. I've still gotta think it will be better in person. I'm really loving this album, though, even though it took me a few months to get around to listening to it.
on Dirty Projectors Bring "Cannibal Resource" To Letterman at September 1, 2009 2:51 PMScore = 0
Would like to have seen more representation from the Super Furry Animals. Juxtaposed is a terrific song, but the pinnacle of their work this decade is probably 'Frequency', and it's got the best example of Sean O'Hagan's arrangement ability.
I like the position of "the Rat" in the top 20, though. "The Rat" is the most perfect four minutes of live music I've ever witnessed.
on Pitchfork's 20 Greatest Songs Of The '00s (And 15 Greatest Songs Of 2009 So Far) at August 22, 2009 12:53 AMScore = 0
My favorite American live act. Only the Super Furry Animals and Art Brut compare (in terms of how enjoyable the show is). The Rat (every time they play it) is the most perfect four minutes of live music I've ever seen.
on Walkmen Play The Guggenheim, Have Arty Video To Prove It at August 17, 2009 1:11 PMScore = 1
I like the last album, but it was just far enough outside of my comfort zone that I don't know if I'll like his subsequent stuff. So far, after the first two new tracks, I'm finding I still like it. He was fine at Pitchfork, except the vocal mix was far too weak. I'm seeing him next month in a more traditional venue, so it will be interesting to see how they sound indoors.
on New Wavves - "Cool Jumper" at August 12, 2009 2:22 PMScore = 0
Wow, Charlie Weiss has a hot girl friend. No wonder he can't beat Navy.
In reply to trevormail's comment on Couples Retreat Somehow Gets Worse at November 16, 2009 5:04 PMScore = 1
I would very much like to be JOAN'D.
In reply to AwkwardPants's comment on Mad Men S03E13: Step Into My Office, I Am Fired at November 9, 2009 1:08 PMScore = 9
Are you big-leaguing me?
In reply to hlebtastic's comment on Five Minutes Of Charlie Day Dancing at November 3, 2009 12:18 PMScore = 0
I am in no way advocating violence, but I must admit, I would be curious to see what would happen to Jeff Dunham if he were standing around outside a club in Torrance after performing his act.
on What We Talk About When We Talk About Jeff Dunham at November 2, 2009 1:32 PMScore = 2
I wonder if they can get Tin Machine to play at his memorial.
on Heaven Just Got A Little More Soupy Sales at October 23, 2009 5:15 PMScore = 0
Technically, the Betty Boop one is my girlfriend.
on Oh Hell No, There Are More?!? at October 13, 2009 6:37 PMScore = 8
I'm on board with that. I preferred the pre-Frank episodes.
In reply to astro's comment on Who Should Die On TV? at October 13, 2009 6:30 PMScore = -2
I'll throw my lot in with the "not as good as before, but still better than most TV" crowd.
Last truly classic episode = Sanitation Commissioner.
on The Simpsons Has Stripped The Shark at October 9, 2009 10:56 PMScore = 0
Yeah, that's what Wings was for.
In reply to moonmaster's comment on The Simpsons Has Stripped The Shark at October 9, 2009 10:45 PMScore = 1
Fortunately he didn't get filled up on the dignity.
In reply to Weeam's comment on Rush Limbaugh Calls Winning A Nobel Peace Prize An Embarrassment? at October 9, 2009 10:37 PMScore = 5
Were you at the wavves show at the chopin theater? Because although it was short, and they came on late, it was AMAZING! The moshpit was great, and zach hill, is rediculous. Not to mention what a great sport nathan was considering everyone kept knocking him over, disconnecting his pedals, and knocking over the microphone. But it seemed like he had a lot of fun, i bummed him a cigarette after the show.
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