Howlong, New South Wales Superthread

[Dalton]

Radio Free Europe, Pilgramage, and 9-9 on first listen. There was no song on the album I disliked on my first listen, though, which surprised me.

The only problem I have with Murmur is the sound quality. The disc that I have (admittedly its very old) needs to be cranked in order to appreciate the songs.

 

[phillyfan26]

That would be awesome.

I loved how you pointed out GAF's less-than-intelligent comment in the baseball thread.

 

[Axver]

Radio Free Europe, Pilgramage, and 9-9 on first listen. There was no song on the album I disliked on my first listen, though, which surprised me.

Righto, I'll give them a play. I didn't even notice Sitting Still until somebody else pointed it out to me, because I was so bored the first couple of times I played the album that I completely failed to notice its goodness.

I feel like it's an album I could actually like a fair bit, I just haven't given it time.

 

[Dalton]

That kid makes me laugh, but that was a Bill Walton comment if I've ever seen one.

 

[Axver]

What I love so much about Murmur is the atmosphere it creates. I still haven't heard very many records like it. While the standouts aren't numerous, Radio Free Europe is classic early rocking REM (I want U2 to snippet this someday), Pilgrimage is creepy and epic, Talk About The Passion is great, jangly pop, and Perfect Circle is an unusual, lovely ballad.

I think my impression from the first couple of listens - which I emphasise were a couple of years ago now - were that all the songs really blurred together into a fairly wishywashy, insubstantial atmosphere. But when I play something like Radio Free Europe in isolation, I really enjoy it. I'm liking Pilgrimage right now. Moving onto Talk About The Passion. Jangly pop tends to go down well with me, so let's see how this works out.

I the t-shirt idea.

Thanks.

Can't wait to wear a Kunstmuseum shirt to a U2 gig.

 

[phillyfan26]

That kid makes me laugh, but that was a Bill Walton comment if I've ever seen one.

That's like saying, "If we get our musical abilities and songwriting abilities working together at the same time, we could really make a great album."

 

[Dalton]

Speaking of musical abilities, is your youtube clip up yet?

 

[phillyfan26]

I think my impression from the first couple of listens - which I emphasise were a couple of years ago now - were that all the songs really blurred together into a fairly wishywashy, insubstantial atmosphere. But when I play something like Radio Free Europe in isolation, I really enjoy it. I'm liking Pilgrimage right now. Moving onto Talk About The Passion. Jangly pop tends to go down well with me, so let's see how this works out.

There's a consistent style of sound for this album, certainly. Part of the reason why tracks didn't stick out to me quite as much as they normally do. However, I really haven't found a low point, and I'm on my second listen now.

 

[phillyfan26]

Speaking of musical abilities, is your youtube clip up yet?

Not yet.

There will be a few clips of me: we had a soundcheck before the show while most of the people attending for swimming, and you can see me playing Can't Stop, Ziggy Stardust, and Pride in those clips.

Then, there's the show, where I play a shaky cover of John Frusciante's The Past Recedes, and a surprisingly successful version of Wish You Were Here.

Then, I got interviewed after the show, so that might be there too.

 

[LemonMelon]

I think my impression from the first couple of listens - which I emphasise were a couple of years ago now - were that all the songs really blurred together into a fairly wishywashy, insubstantial atmosphere. But when I play something like Radio Free Europe in isolation, I really enjoy it. I'm liking Pilgrimage right now. Moving onto Talk About The Passion. Jangly pop tends to go down well with me, so let's see how this works out.

I could see why you'd like Reckoning so much then. I just feel that album is, well, insubstantial, and Murmur provides an experience no album I've come across has been remotely similar to. I don't think it's my favorite REM album, but probably second or third.

PS: How much are Kunstmuseum shirts? Is it a "how much have you got" kind of thing?

 

[LemonMelon]

and a surprisingly successful version of Wish You Were Here.

Let's make the clip private. If Screwy sees it, he could die on the spot.


Looking forward to this, BTW. What's the sound quality like?

 

[Axver]

I could see why you'd like Reckoning so much then. I just feel that album is, well, insubstantial, and Murmur provides an experience no album I've come across has been remotely similar to. I don't think it's my favorite REM album, but probably second or third.

PS: How much are Kunstmuseum shirts? Is it a "how much have you got" kind of thing?

Just played Perfect Circle and I think it's a good illustration of why I've found the album boring before; it just doesn't really go anywhere or do much. As for Reckoning, I would not hesitate to call So. Central Rain one of the band's very best songs. Fables is clearly my favourite REM album, though. I love the opening sequence of Feeling Gravity's Pull, Maps And Legend, and Driver 8.

Not sure how we'll be producing Kunstmuseum shirts, or if it'll be anything more fancy than iron-on transfers!

 

[phillyfan26]

Let's make the clip private. If Screwy sees it, he could die on the spot.


Looking forward to this, BTW. What's the sound quality like?

No idea of the sound quality. The guy who filmed it is pretty good with filming, but he'd never filmed live music before, and there was some interference from the way the show was set up and the crowd. It was originally going to be on the guy's deck, but there was imminent rain, and we moved everything but the drum kit underneath a relatively small covered portion of the deck. My set was under the sun, but it was raining hard by the third song in the Blink-182 set.

 

[Dalton]

Let's make the clip private. If Screwy sees it, he could die on the spot.

Don't worry, I hear he'd go to heaven.

 

[Dalton]

Why does Blink 182 have a cover band? Why?

This is why China is going to win.

 

[phillyfan26]

Why does Blink 182 have a cover band? Why?

This is why China is going to win.

It was mostly a joke. The vocalist was particular funny in trying to emulate it.

They also covered a Bob Marley song halfway through. And a couple of guys rapped at some point.

 

[LemonMelon]

Just played Perfect Circle and I think it's a good illustration of why I've found the album boring before; it just doesn't really go anywhere or do much. As for Reckoning, I would not hesitate to call So. Central Rain one of the band's very best songs. Fables is clearly my favourite REM album, though. I love the opening sequence of Feeling Gravity's Pull, Maps And Legend, and Driver 8.

Not sure how we'll be producing Kunstmuseum shirts, or if it'll be anything more fancy than iron-on transfers!

Disagreeing with Axver's taste in music...who'd have thought?

Iron-on Will it come off in the wash after three attempts?

 

[Dalton]

I heard Eve-6 on the radio when I was in San Fran. Where did those cats go?

 

[UberBeaver]

I heard Eve-6 on the radio when I was in San Fran. Where did those cats go?

I hear they became a Blink 182 cover band.

 

[Axver]

Don't worry, I hear he'd go to heaven.

You bastard, you're not meant to make me laugh.

Why does Blink 182 have a cover band? Why?

This is why China is going to win.

You bastard, you're not meant to make posts that I'd second.

It's the Apocalypse or something.

 

[Axver]

Disagreeing with Axver's taste in music...who'd have thought?

Iron-on Will it come off in the wash after three attempts?

WHAT A SHOCK.

And you'll have to ask our iron-on specialist, Ali, that question.

 

[phillyfan26]

I hear they became a Blink 182 cover band.

I don't listen to Blink 182, if you guys didn't know.

 

[Dalton]

GREAT NEWS! Thanks wikipedia

Eve 6 returns to the world of music...:

Hey boyz and girlz,

So here's the big news. You probably figured it out by the title, but yes, Eve 6 is coming back. After a 3 year hiatus, we're getting our stuff together to get out there and play for you all once again. We've given it a lot of thought and ultimately decided the best thing to do would be to make more music as Eve 6. There isn't a defined plan for a new album yet, but one will eventually be forthcoming.

To start with we'll play some shows, simple as that. The first one is actually two short weeks away at the University of Mary Washington in Virginia (Oct. 20th). However we have been told that this show is NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, just students at the university. We would love nothing more than to see all of you crammed onto the quad at this nice little college, but not to worry, you'll see us soon. If you happen to live in the LA area we're also playing a benefit for the Donate Life Foundation on October 26th with Alex Band from the Calling and others. Check here MySpace.com - ALEX BANDS DONATE LIFE ROCKS - 100 - Female - Richmond, Virginia - www.myspace.com/donateliferocks1 for more information.

At this time, Jon Siebels will not be returning as our stalwart guitar player. Things are cool between us all though. We talked to him about this, and he's decided to focus on his new band, Monsters are Waiting, and on his career as a producer here in Los Angeles. We've worked out the necessary arrangements, and he's given us his blessing to carry on the name in his absence. Our pal Matt Bair from Band Camp will be handling guitar duties at these shows. Make him feel welcome!

As some of you might know, Max and Tony had a little side project called the Sugi Tap. This is being put on hold indefinitely, but check out our online EP before it becomes unavailable. Go to MySpace.com - The Sugi Tap - Los Angeles, California - Pop / Rock / Alternative - www.myspace.com/sugitap to listen to some tunes and purchase the EP. It will only be available for a few more weeks, so get it while you can. We will be playing a few of these songs at future Eve 6 shows.

That's it for now. This MySpace page will undergo a serious renovation soon, and we'll give out information as it becomes available. Check out the excellent Eve 6 Media HQ fansite (Eve 6 Media HQ -- Your one stop source for Eve 6 videos, live shows and other hard to find stuff! Used with permission of Eve 6 drummer Tony Fagenson.) for further information and discussions with the fan community. We can't wait to see you out there!

tony and max, Eve 6

 

[LemonMelon]

WHAT A SHOCK.

And you'll have to ask our iron-on specialist, Ali, that question.

I KNOW, RIGHT?

So, are you, like, creating some factories filled with 8 year-old child workers to make these shirts? Because that's really the only way to go. Better for them than school, I figure.

 

[phillyfan26]

After two listens, I can safely say I enjoy Murmur.

Now for the second listen of OK Computer.

 

[Dalton]

My hearts in a blender

 

[phillyfan26]

I need to create some kind of ranking system for the albums I've heard. Or at least rank them somehow.

 

[LemonMelon]

I need to create some kind of ranking system for the albums I've heard. Or at least rank them somehow.

A scoring system using decimals. LMP will love you forever.

 

[phillyfan26]

A scoring system using decimals. LMP will love you forever.

I'm not sure if I want to take that much time, to re-listen and score every album. I might just rank them.

 

[phillyfan26]

After three songs on OK Computer:

1. Paranoid Android
2. Subterranean Homesick Alien
3. Airbag