I was literally laughing my ass off because it was so unexpected.
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That's the studio version, Can Man. I mean, they have some live sound underneath when he shouts out and shit, but I've heard the studio version lots of times and this sounds identical. the inflections, backing vocals, guitars, everything. It's too much of a studio copy. My guess is it's a promo video or something.
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Yeah, I didn't mean it in an indignant "they stole it!" kind of way. I don't really care and it's probably an accident....it just kept tugging away at my mind, "where is that from? WHERE?". And I finally got it.
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It's meant to be humorous, but there's some truth to it. Here's the link: http://www.cracked.com/blog/6-reasons-good-bands-start-to-suck-illustrated-guide/
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Amazon prime is an amazing value - I was very skeptical, but highly recommend it.
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The chorus sounds totally lifted from Gavin DeGraw's Sweeter.
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I agree - the problem is not that their dad's could get them the amount as pocket change. It's that they are clueless. For a band of amateurs (yes, amateur) indie players to want 100k+ to record an album is INSANE. And what they give out in exchange makes zero sense. Their music isn't very good anyway.
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That's a great playist, Can Man. But it's all just such indulgent masturbation from you for those of us who don't know or have the tunes. What do I care? Now, if you uploaded a streaming playlist for us to hear your choices....your post would actually be interesting.
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I totally agree with the reasons 100%. I love that they are taking control of their catalog and overall it's a job well done. But the reasons don't mean anything to me - my original issues stands....why would they make the drum sound worse, and even more flat and computerized than it was in the 80s? So OF COURSE I'm going to keep listening to the original over this, I was just pointing out
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New version of Hysteria is out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGnS2qUYHIY I'm gobsmacked that the drum sound is even worse than it was in 1987. As flat & computerized and lifeless as could be. I mean, I know theyhad to be carbon copies, but why not beef up the drums...awful
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I don't buy albums to support anyone. I think that's nonsense. I buy an album if I like the band or the music. And I refuse to buy the new Bon Jovi because it's the worst album of their career and I can't even listen to it through....it's boring. And by not buying, I hope it's part of a larger lack of album sales. And those low album sales might just send a signal that this experiment i
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I think Bon Jovi has gotten some unfair flack here over the past few years. While The Circle and Lost Highway weren't monsters, I found much to enjoy in both of them. They were departures, but interesting ones. The new album is a plodding snoozer. Bland adult contemporary almost. No passion, no teeth, no edge. I don't care if the songs are poppy or slow, or mostly mid-tempo. That's
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He definitely said that. He's said it in various interviews. He's very up front with it and told the band when he joined too.
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The problem is this. I totally get the Journey and Leppard argument of, "Why make albums anymore? It's too much work and they don't sell. We'll release one-off tracks instead, hits collections we can tour behind, etc". Makes sense, right? The problem is that if you go that direction, logical as it seems, it's your death knell. Your band is over for all intents & purpose
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Lep backing vocals sound like crap live....how can anyone say they use backing tapes? Plus, theyve done it live on shows like VH1 Storytellers, and it sounds the same. Maybe a few sound effects and such, like on Rocket, but it's not like Shania Twain who definiely uses tapes.
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I liked a few songs on Firebirth's release, but was lukewarm overall. It HAS grown on me. It's not Steve Lee caliber, and it's not Lipservice, but still...a damn fine album.
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No, it's not the same. I'm an American and live in the US. The problem is that Americans take it as an insult, a slight on their country and go into kneejerk defense mode. Yes, it happens everywhere. But not nearly with the frequency as in the US, which exponentially hold the record for firearm massacres. In fact, in 2012, massacres were at an all time high in the US, and thus the world
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Amazing lineup this year. Other than the big ones like Harem Scarem, Eric Martin, etc, even some of the supports like Brett Walker, Robert Tepper, the awesome Glen Burtnik...yeah! Much better lineup than in the past...
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I take the opposite view - I think the article is bullshit. From my perspective, of course. CDs have their charm, but they take up space, get scratched to shit, break, you can't find them, they have very tiny space & size limitations, etc. I'll take ease of use, mobility, the ability to back up seamlessly, instant gratification in purchasing (without having to spend on shipping, fuel, ti
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You know, I tried to buy the single for Indian Summer online - through several venues - since the single is out (even though the album isn't). And I was blocked at every turn because I'm not in the UK. Even Amazon blocked me. So fuck it, I'm going to steal the track! For now, anyway. In a globalized world, in an economy that is different, it's ridiculous to try to impose some bull
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FOllowing up on a post below, I really liked the track Indian Summer from Stereophonics....don't know them at all, though. What songs should I check out? Which albums are best?
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Also, how do you measure what seems "wrong" and makes you shake your head in contempt? It's just comparing different kinds of wrong. When the labels ruled the earth, they would take advantage of artists, engage in all kinds of vice, abuse, and excess, keep profits that didn't belong to them due to poor accountability and excess control, etc. I think labels know they have to change
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ROcknut nailed it. It's not "kids today" - the world changed, get used to it. I know that sounds mean, and even I don't like many aspects of it. It's jarring to me as well, but that's largely sentimental. I loved the idea of going into a store, never having even heard a soundclip, and buying the new release, then enjoying it track by track. Well, there's a flip side - I usuall
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Alex, a suggestion. Avoid GOT on the net. Spoilers are everywhere! Season 3 is going to be amazing because that's the best book. But major things happen and people are spoiling it in YouTube comments sections, forums, etc. Careful!
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It's too bad there was only a choice between normal screen and IMAX 3D, not normal IMAX.
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I thought it was a very good movie, but also a huge missed opportunity. I agree with the critics - the film could stand to lose a solid 20 minutes and has huge pacing problems, in spite of being good....it could've been excellent. Also, I hate IMAX 3D. The screen gets darker and smaller for a cheap gimmick. I prefer plain old IMAX, like the way the Dark Knight films came out - it's much mor
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Here's a link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=r0VI7TLLV3o
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As an addendum to our discussion below on Journey and whether ROR was adequately promoted.... There's an acclaimed documentary film out right now called "Searching for Sugar Man" that has gotten excellent reviews. It's about an obscure singer from the US who only released one album, basically, way back when, that sold zilch. But the album was rumored to be a masterwork. And some
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Alex....you're going to LOVE it. Even better than the first season.
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Don't really know the answer to this one, though I do think it's interesting how, when a record fails (or underperforms, anyway), artists always claim the record company didn't promote it enough, or properly. And I think it's so hard to encapsulate all the reasons why a record doesn't catch on. Sure, promotion is a major factor, but there are also a lot of elusive, lightning in a bottle va
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