lazarus
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Hey Laz, Kurt Vile's going to be at the Echoplex in April. Or did you get that email too?
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Yeah, I did see that. A possibility.
Hey Laz, Kurt Vile's going to be at the Echoplex in April. Or did you get that email too?
the echo and echoplex � Search Results � kurt vile
lazarus said:Cori, you said "whatever", "I love these guys despite..." in response to this news, and you also said "I'll enjoy these shows..." which implies that you're fine with whatever they play as long as you get to see them again.
And forgive me but that's just a little too Don't Worry, Be Happy for me. You're clearly level-headed enough to make your own critiques as you often do but I think this is the worst in a long line of boneheaded moves and should be met with contempt, not a shrug and a smile.
but I'm also sure that I can see all of them for a total of like $50, in the months leading up to and after the festival.
I'm am going to Hold It AgainstMeYou, Ashley!!!!
No, it's cool. I was pissy at laz yesterday because I was bothered that he comes across like he's spewing contempt and insults at not only the band, but at fans who don't feel the same way. That bothered me more than anyone being mad or disappointed.
I was thinking more today about my feelings about the whole thing (I'd love to stop thinking about it, if only my brain would let me. Stupid brain).
I think what I wanted to say, and did so poorly because I was pissy at laz, is that yes, I'm disappointed. Yes, I'm frustrated that they can't seem to change things up a bit with the shows. I'm beyond baffled that they think BD is a great opener. I'm peeved in advance that we're probably not going to get any of the newer songs (Mercy, Stingray, etc) in the US shows.
But despite all of that, I know I'm still going to have a blast at the shows. I'm not going to stand there and roll my eyes and be all "God, I can't believe they're playing this shit." I might roll my eyes and laugh with a friend who I know feels the same way about In a Little While, but I sing along anyway.
It's a U2 concert - I enjoy it no matter what they're playing. So that's why my initial reaction was to shrug, laugh a little and say "oh well."
That's what I meant to say, rather than coming across as "la di dah, I'm happy with whatever they do." I don't love everything they do. But when I'm disappointed or frustrated, it doesn't become anger or contempt at the band, or at fans who don't feel the same way. I totally understand how people can feel that way toward the band themselves - we're passionate about the music we love; it happens. I'm actually surprised I don't feel that way more often (maybe it's a sign my True Love is fading a bit). Just leave me out of it if I happen to feel less passionately about it.
Raaaaaaaaaaaaaamble ramble ramble.
I have not heard it, but I will definitely hunt it down based on the enthusiastic recommendations from several B&Cers. I do love Wayne Shorter, so his presence alone is enough to justify a listen. He might be my second-favorite jazz musician, and he wrote many of the best tunes in my favorite incarnation of Miles's bands: the second quintet.
My god, you're right!
That never occurred to me, but I try not to spend a lot of time thinking about The Black Eyed Peas.
This reminded me of the first line of Weezer's Buddy Holly.and one about "chickens jacking my style."
Imagine my satisfaction when the first five seconds of Black Cow assured me I had found exactly what I was looking for.