Yeah but that UK lineup doesn't have Dregg now innit?
Also, Jimmy Eat World as some sort of headliner? Umm ok?
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Yeah but that UK lineup doesn't have Dregg now innit?
Also, Jimmy Eat World as some sort of headliner? Umm ok?
I was more surprised that Smashing Pumpkins weren't top billing for the event - can't think of a better mainstream band over the last thirty years to be honest.Quote:
Originally Posted by plague
Oh and before they start whining the Nirvana fans can piss off - not in the same league as Pumpkins thank you very much.
Criteria for greatness for any band is a Double Album without filler - few bands today can manage one side of decent material - the greats could do four without a problem.
Plenty of good non double albums without filler
Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (which I assume you are referring to) was the first album I ever bought.. Absolute classic..Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dunster
Actually, I'm trying to think of the last time that a band did a double album???? Cause that's the only one of recent times that immediately springs to mind?
Bloody old farts. I've had plenty of great experiences at festivals. Mind you, I don't drink at them which takes away half the pain. Lots of bands that I've seen at festivals that I never had the chance to see solo, that's what makes them great IMO.
I never said I didn't have great times at festivals.. Just that my days of such things are over. (in theory).. haha..Quote:
Originally Posted by Frodo
I had some bloody awesome times..
I remember sitting in a circle and taking turns honking on a peacey outside on the grass just before running in to see Fatboy Slim at the '99 BDO.. Cops just watching and laughing - so long as people weren't fighting or being violent, they didn't give a sh!t..
(Actually, i seem to remember running in to you at one of the Soundwaves at Eastern Creek back in the day, with the Fuller boys, Abba was there too?? Musta been around 2010)
Nothing compares to the intimacy and pure feeling/energy in a small venue show. Fvck stadium shows right up the jacksie..
I understand HUGE bands (ie Bon Jovi, Metallica, etc) only play stadium shows these days and thats the only way you will really get to see them, fair enough, but if you had to choose...
Someone didn't listen to punk rock in the mid to late 90s. Jimmy are hugely influential. They were one of the first, and definitely one of the biggest, bands who came out of the house party scene and got a record deal. Plus Bleed American should be on every punk rockers top 10 of all time.Quote:
Originally Posted by plague
They are one hit wonders..Quote:
Originally Posted by Frodo
Come at me.. :gent:
Small venue's are always better, but most bands that come out here are playing larger than necessary venue's in order to make their money in one night, instead of 2 smaller shows that sound better.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bon
Festivals lack intimacy, but make up for it in intensity. I'm pretty sure I've died in a few mosh pits at soundwaves/BDOs back in the day (before you had to sell a kidney for tickets and half the punters stayed outside the main stage area just to get pissed rather than actually witness any live music).
But all festivals get too big for themselves after a short while and become bloated expensive shit shows.
The Sweetness. Mic DropQuote:
Originally Posted by Bon
I've seen them twice, one of those shows was one of my favourite of all time. An entire Enmore theatre singing over Jim from the first song to the last.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bon
Plus, 26 years on and still releasing new albums is impressive.
Jimmy Eat World, Dashboard Confessional and Dave Matthews Band are just some examples of bands that i saw a lot of people wearing the t-shirts but never came across the actual music.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frodo
Pretty sure ive not missed out on anything, especially as pretty much all these people went on to embrace hashtags and re-tweet the most woke shit that comes across their timelines.
i dont get along well with these type of people.
but because i like you Frodo, the Jimmy Eat World spotify playlist is now banging at work. Will report back with my findings at a later timeslot.
Cheers,
Plague.
Is it "The Middle" on repeat?Quote:
Originally Posted by plague
Quote:
Originally Posted by Frodo
Pffffft!!!!
Wayne Newton went 29 years releasing albums.
Had his first hit in 1963.
Did approx 143 gigs in 2019 (so far).
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BOW DOWN TO YOUR KING!!!!!!!!!
Example ?Quote:
Originally Posted by StannyCFCJET
pfft Wayne Newton - what about the original Keyboard player from Steely Dan sitting next to Beverly D'Angelo.Quote:
Originally Posted by plague
yeah im bored already.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bon
NEW STRATEGY!!!!
Put on Bleed American start to finish.
Here we go.
:lulzturtle:Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dunster
i have no idea what youre talking about but at least these people do.........Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dunster
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Thats because you are giving Jimmy Eat World a go, instead of giving Steely Dan a go...Quote:
Originally Posted by plague
On a bit of a subject change, even if you don't like their music, this is a pretty entertaining video.. Reminds me a bit of the Charlie Murphy and Prince skit..
(Swearing, and blurred out testes.. Don't watch at work..)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rqa8p1xbjds
Ok well IMO. The 3 blink records Enema TOYPAJ and untitiled. Green Day Dookie and American Idiot. That's just on the top of my head. I could name more but everyone has different opinions on what is good. But my point is it doesn't take a double album to make something great.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dunster
All of those albums are trash. Those bands are all trash as well. You have shit taste in music, Stanny.
Train of Thought is a flawless album though. 16 year anniversary on Monday and still brilliant.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvYuTc2zW5c
Agree to disagree. But thats the beauty of music, There is something for everyoneQuote:
Originally Posted by Grimario
Dream Theatre are about as far from good music as you can get. Indulgent drivel,, created in the knowledge that the more scales you know, the better you are.
Set it all on fire with gasoline and I'll begin to be happy.
All my opinion though.
Go get it if that's your thing.
It's musical masturbation.Quote:
Originally Posted by plague
Without the payoff.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grimario
hocus pocus - Focus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89eT1IXcEMw
yeah, i thought this was just a "look this way" saying. I know why now. Its a trip.
Surely no rules to music in '73. You can just skip to 1.39 and marvel at the skills. I dare ya.
yeah i absolutely agree with you, im just not sure it means the same thing to us.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grimario
Tickets have just gone on sale for Iron Maiden in Sydney on 7th May next year!!!!
They are being supported by Killswitch Engage..
Iron Maidens are playing the cambridge next year, well worth a look if you are into Iron Maiden.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bon
quick question:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bon
are you lot getting excited about bands like Iron Maiden from that era, or are they something you've gotten into recently and are keen on going to see for the first time?
Nah, I've seen Maiden before.. (and KsE I've seen about 5 times)Quote:
Originally Posted by plague
Obviously its not quite the same show as they would have been doing back in the 80's, but man they can play... And even though Dicko is probably mid 60's or something now, the bloke has enormous energy on stage..
Also, Steve Harris can play bass.. Loves a good gallop..
Back to your question though, that other tour going on soon, Whitesnake with Scorpions.. That would be one that I would put down to "I'm not a ridiculous fan, but I'd love to see them live once just for the classics"..
It's not really Whitesnake though - it's just David Coverdale. I'd much prefer to see Bernie Marsden on his own as he does most of the songs better than Coverdale anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bon
The classic Whitesnake lineup is Coverdale, Marsden, Mick Moody, Jon Lord, Neil Murray, and Ian Paice - Lord is gone but if Don Airey came back for a show it would still be a great Whitesnake Lineup.
I'm all for trashing performers who are little more than marketing pawns - but to trash a band of hard working [you really have no clue how much work is involved] musicians like Petrucci and friends is pretty poor form.Quote:
Originally Posted by plague
This band could have sold out and made a fortune - but they instead have chosen their own path.
im all for trashing bands except the ones i like.........ok im using your logic so i think Dream Theatre is hot garbage.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dunster
i have no idea how hard arts students, hairdressers and gypo players work to get where they are either, nor do i give a shit.
you can be a technical genius but if theres nothing that stirs me then im not digging it. Your boy can have a 35 min solo for all i care but if someone comes along with a killer melody and 3 chords then who cares.
to me, music is either a banger or not a banger.
anything outside of that im not at all interested in.
Well, Kiss are supposed to be playing here in a week or so and they've just cancelled..
Apparently Paul Stanley has the flu..
Gonna be a lot of p!ssed off Supercars fans..
I bet it was the same fans who bought tickets to the cancelled Metallica shows as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bon
I had tickets to the Sydney show. Id rather them cancel than play half arsed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bon
I get a full refund, Super cars tickets are only a partial refund. Ive seen a heap of pissed off people. They should have just gone with the Screaming Jets and found a second band.
surely Supercars have their 'In case of Emergency' Jimmy Barnes glass casing somewhere lying round right?Quote:
Originally Posted by sammydog