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The only other time I've seen it (in my span on the boards) was the infamous Corkster. Who left with quite a bang actually. (Luke Worle....could it be...??) Now it seems the "stereogumpolice" speak on behalf of the now retired Corkster, with an occasional quip from the bear clan. isuckhard is just spelled wrong. "itryhard" might work.

Lower case "i" Dipshit.

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You're way too wet. Dry out a little.

swat awat...hehe

isuckhard, You have basically ruined an otherwise meaningful adult conversation about a highly anticipated new album's second single. I feel like I'm at the adult table during Thanksgiving watching everyone try to swat awat the obnoxious nephew who who won't shut his pie whole and go play with the kids already. http://thebigrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ShutYourYapper.jpg

Somehow I didn't expect that much response to my comment (much of it was odd fluff though, I'm not sure where you're going with all that, isuckhard...) Yeah, I don't hate it, I just got the impression it was supposed to be amazing and it really isn't. But then again I've never been the "biggest" fan of the band. I'm confident this will be a really good album, but this song isn't exactly the hands down confirmation of that. I'm sure it will sound better in the context of it all too. Oh well.

Cool to here a first person perspective. Thanks Ben. Makes me feel a little better haha

Yeah, I kind of agree with Tim. Not sure how you're coming up with that drastic of a distinction. Pop star to me just signifies she's a star amongst the pop world, wildely recognizable for their pop music. Radio star...well...same thing just widely recognized for their radio hits. I think they can be one and the same, though one might not have to be a radio star to be a pop star. In today's world though...?

Still haven't listened to Prism...I just love the hell out of the couple tracks I've heard. I'm not saying it'll be amongst my favorits come year end, but she's definitely in the short list of crap pop that I love to digest on occasion.

Read this interesting and sad article on the festival... http://www.craveonline.com/music/articles/590565-treasure-island-2013-review-photos-is-molly-culture-killing-live-music#/slide/1

I like this track...but...It's not even close to as good as their best. The comments and initial post had me thinking this would be life-altering. Am I missing something? Maybe it's these crappy headphones I'm using...

Am I rare in thinking Siamese Dream is the better of all of them? Cuz I think thusly.

Katy Perry. Nice! I've been a semi-silent Katy fan for awhile, but I figure this round I'm going all out. Screw it.

Haha Edward Vedward... that would be too awesome.

Isn't it funny to think of some "full name" celebrities by their first name only? Weird to think his name is Edward.

Haha that picture. "Hey, friends...I'm Eddie." - Eddie Vedder

If Master doesn't do it, sit down and digest ...And Justice For All in one sitting. I'm firmly in the camp that hold's Metallica's "great three (or four)" among, if not THE best metal albums ever and flat some of the greatest recordings ever made regardless of genre. But, as I've mentioned before, I'm not as big into metal as I once was. And obviously it's up for subjective opinion. But from a cultural significance standpoint, I'm not sure that point can even be argued, can it?

Interesting. Like you mentioned before, Lars sure is fun to watch either way. He was going to town on Through The Never.

Funny how much younger Hetfield looks NOW compared to that shot

Well...I'm no drummer I guess. And I'm really no metal enthusiast per se. All I know is when I blast the Justice album, Lars is a big part of the excitement. I've never listened to Metallica and thought "Meh...these drums are sub-par."

I was gonna save it for the inevitable think piece, but I'm right with Luke. I get why Siamese is considered their best, but MCIS will always be my hands-down favorite. The scope of it is mind boggling, and I genuinely enjoy ever single one of those tracks. But...either way. Siamese and MCIS are both sitting pretty in my top albums of all time.

Best Billy Corgan anything since Adore.

Right there with ya. Load will always sit pretty with me, regardless of it's status among the critical elite.

Just listened to Justice all the way through...start to finish in one sitting...for the first time in a while. HOT DAMN. Somehow I didn't remember how blisteringly fantastic Dyers Eve was. I mean HOT....DAYAMN.

I apologize for the over-zealous defense of Luke's "Dead First" (which I think would make a swell band name), Michael Hanna. I really wasn't trying to start anything, necessarily. Just venting online. I do think you are notoriously negative on here, but it usually doesn't bother me. Like I said, in a bad mood. Plus, I like to think Luke and I have each other's virtual backs.

Here here!

Good call. Pre-debate... Siamese Dream or MCIS?

Dead first.

Michael, that screed on Metallica was so, so lovely.

Before this gets too out of hand (which, as history suggests, it will), let it be known that I am writing all this at work, in a bad mood, and with no serious intent of starting a match with Michael Hanna. Just bored, mostly.

I'm not being facetious. I'm actually applauding your consistent and continuous efforts in attacking comments based on their harmless oversights of improper structure (both intended and unintended) and your unending tact and grace in said attacks. I also commend the stealth at which you do so by disguising each as a harmless joke, rendering any attempt at hindering your progress futile. I look forward to your inevitable wordy response to this statement, complete with wit and guileless valor. 'Tis a worthy mission, indeed. One we're all constantly made aware of. Carry on, old sport. http://31.media.tumblr.com/849ca0864579cb11ad90e9a62b5a6361/tumblr_mq7qciu1zB1rjxj9ko1_500.gif

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Good call, Michael Hanna. We really should be expecting a higher form of grammar and comment structure on the internets. And when we don't see it, we should act like assholes about it. Every...single...time.

You say "nerds" like it's derogatory... how very Load era of you.

By the way, what's with the back-handed toss off of Ulrich's drumming? St. Snare sound aside, I've always considered him an incredible drummer. Am I missing something there?

Ooooh a Pumpkins think piece would definitely get my engines going.

OK...good write ups for the most part. I'm really happy to see a breakdown of Metallica, even though I lie in the rare camp that genuinely enjoys every one of their albums (aside from Lulu, if we're going to count that) to varying degrees and for different reasons. To be honest, I came upon Metallica in the Load era. I had heard the singles from the Black Album, but didd't really care until Load was released. I was 14 years old. I bought Load and the Black Album together, and in an atmosphere of complete naivety and blissful ignorance, I loved the hell out of both of them. Because of that nostalgia, I still love both of them. That love turned into exploring their entire catalog and falling in love with this band on a grand scale. Metallica became one of my all time favorite bands, and to this day still hold a big place in my music loving soul. Reload and St Anger were ok, I actually loved both at the time of their release, but concede those are the worst of their albums. Death Magnetic was an ecstatic return to form in my opinion. Some great stuff on there. As I mentioned above, I just saw Through The Never and it blew me away. I haven't thought seriously about the band for a few years, and after seeing that film I dove through their catalog and rekindled my love. I've seen them twice through the years, and regardless of your opinion of their current incarnation, they are still a monster live. I totally understand the hate towards their 90's output and onward in perspective. But as a fan that developed a deep rooted nostalgia from the middle outward, I don't think I can ever truly dislike Load. Yes, it was a total abandonment of thrash, of their hair, of their grit. But I don't give a shit. I still think it's a great album of melodic radio rock. And their willingness to try different things will always keep me interested.

Before I read this... I saw Through The Never in 3D and it kicked my ass sideways. If you've ever been a fan of the band, it is well worth a watch. Ok...reading now..