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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: sonickteam2 on May 23, 2005, 01:25:00 pm

Title: M.I.A. just dont do it.
Post by: sonickteam2 on May 23, 2005, 01:25:00 pm
(perhaps this was discussed but i cant find where)
 
 what in the hell???  so i have been living under a rock for the last few months, but over the weekend i cracked open a package and popped in the MIA CD-single for "Galang"
 
   ummm, what the hell is this? Kelis? do people think this is good?  and why is MIA touring with LCD Soundsystem?  is this what all thier songs sound like?  please tell me thats just a bad song.....
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Post by: ratioci nation on May 23, 2005, 01:29:00 pm
i made a very similar post about a week ago, i dont get it
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Post by: grotty on May 23, 2005, 01:30:00 pm
I walked by her tent @ Coachella.
 She sounded SO bad. Shrugged & moved on...
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Post by: sonickteam2 on May 23, 2005, 01:33:00 pm
ok, i feel better now.  i took the CD out immediately and put in the new Coldplay.  
 
  did you know that if you listen to Coldplay long enough, you will end up sitting in front of the computer , eyes wide open, not blinking, tongue hanging out, drooling on the keyboard?
 
   it really happens...i dare you to try it.
Title: Re: M.I.A. just dont do it.
Post by: Relaxer on May 23, 2005, 02:01:00 pm
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Originally posted by sonickteam4:
  please tell me thats just a bad song.....
It's not the best song on the album, but it's also not the worst. I like Arular quite a bit. It's fun, and it's got a good beat. I didn't think much of it at first, but it's pretty catchy and after a few listens, I was wanting to hear it more and more.
 
 That said, it would not surprise me one bit if she sucked live.
 
 (And if you like MIA, check out Lady Sovereign. Similar stuff)
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Post by: amnesiac on May 23, 2005, 02:03:00 pm
I don't get the hype at all. I missed her set at Coachella, but apparently the crowd got her to do an encore. Go figure...
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Post by: thegazelle on May 23, 2005, 02:26:00 pm
I pretty much listen to everything that comes on the Internet radio, but I cannot listen to MIA. I mute my headphones when she is on. I haven't heard such a horrible bunch of music in a long time. But hey, to each his own.
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Post by: rfredley on May 23, 2005, 04:55:00 pm
I've heard nothing but good reviews of her shows.  I'm eagerly anticipating her show here with LCD soundsystem.
 
 I'm sure it's not something everyone likes, which is cool, that just means more room for me and my friends at the show.
 
 Love Arular, and love the mixtape she did with Diplo.  Good stuff.
 
 See y'all at Doves tonight.
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Post by: freddyadu on May 23, 2005, 05:08:00 pm
I heard the MIA/Diplo stuff first and loved it, but bought her CD and it was not as good.  Supposedly she is touring with Diplo on this tour, which would drastically improve things, I think.
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Post by: amnesiac on May 23, 2005, 05:08:00 pm
MIA is playing on WOXY right now - "Bucky Done Gun." This shit's real annoying
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Post by: rfredley on May 23, 2005, 05:17:00 pm
Yeah, the CD doesn't have the energy or the diversity of sound you'll get on the diplo mix tape, but from what I understand there were a lot of problems clearing samples.  Perhaps it's less of an issue on a live set.
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Post by: K8teebug on May 24, 2005, 08:16:00 am
I really like the MIA cd.  I don't necessarily think it's the best stuff ever, but it's catchy and she's got a good voice I find the mix of the songs interesting.
 
 What's funny sonic, is that I feel the way about Coldplay that you feel about MIA.  Just don't understand the hype around them at all.
Title: Re: M.I.A. just dont do it.
Post by: sonickteam2 on May 24, 2005, 08:49:00 am
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Originally posted by K8teebug:
 
 What's funny sonic, is that I feel the way about Coldplay that you feel about MIA.  Just don't understand the hype around them at all.
once a week, i try to get myself to like Coldplay, just so i can fit in, but i cant do it.
 
   i really think they cause brain damage.
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Post by: bearman🐻 on May 24, 2005, 09:16:00 am
I can't get into Coldplay either. Chris Martin's voice is way too whiney.
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Post by: joz on May 24, 2005, 09:33:00 am
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Originally posted by bearman:
  I can't get into Coldplay either. Chris Martin's voice is way too whiney.
but according to entertainment weekly they're the next U2, remember?? how fucking ridiculous.
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Post by: kosmo vinyl on May 24, 2005, 09:47:00 am
of course coldplay are the new U2, safe anthems for the masses.  the difference is that U2 didn't start out sucking, that began with the Unforgettable Fire or more precisely the Live at Red Rock show where Bono became a rock star instead of a singer in a great band.  Sorry U2 fans I just don't think Joshua Tree stands up against War and they became a singles bands with a "spectacular" stage show with the release of Achtung Baby.
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Post by: joz on May 24, 2005, 10:10:00 am
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Originally posted by kosmo vinyl:
  of course coldplay are the new U2, safe anthems for the masses.  the difference is that U2 didn't start out sucking, that began with the Unforgettable Fire or more precisely the Live at Red Rock show where Bono became a rock star instead of a singer in a great band.  Sorry U2 fans I just don't think Joshua Tree stands up against War and they became a singles bands with a "spectacular" stage show with the release of Achtung Baby.
well said. it's impossible to compare coldplay to U2 in that, by the same time in their career as coldplay is now, U2 already had war and boy under their belt. no contest.
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Post by: ratioci nation on May 24, 2005, 10:11:00 am
can we talk more about how MIA sucks and less about bands everybody knows suck, thanks
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Post by: kosmo vinyl on May 24, 2005, 10:26:00 am
well i can't comment on the suckage of M.I.A. haven't heard anything in order to base an opinion.  but sligthly on topic LCD Soundsystem doesn't suck.
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Post by: sonickteam2 on May 24, 2005, 10:33:00 am
LCD Soundsystem does NOT suck, you are right.  a breath of fresh air in a world of music confused on whether its rock music or dance music, or heaven forbid, "mashups".
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Post by: J'Mal on May 24, 2005, 12:49:00 pm
MIA sucks, and LCD Soundsystem have a cool name but they suck, too.  It will be a suckfest.
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Post by: kosmo vinyl on May 24, 2005, 01:00:00 pm
kinda like xm radio....
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Post by: K8teebug on May 24, 2005, 01:46:00 pm
Well, it's too bad I'll be out of town for the MIA show b/c it sounds like I'd be one of the only people there and wouldn't have to deal with all the jerks talking behind me for once.
Title: Re: M.I.A. just dont do it.
Post by: sonickteam2 on May 24, 2005, 01:50:00 pm
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Originally posted by K8teebug:
  Well, it's too bad I'll be out of town for the MIA show b/c it sounds like I'd be one of the only people there and wouldn't have to deal with all the jerks talking behind me for once.
nope. I am going just to talk during MIA.  thank god for the cheap shows!
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Post by: kosmo vinyl on May 24, 2005, 01:51:00 pm
based on the number of people needing the presale password for this one, there will most certainly be people there.  beside blogshere is all excited for these artists...
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Post by: J'Mal on May 24, 2005, 02:38:00 pm
her fifteen minutes are almost up, but i'm glad the club can make some $ on it.
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Post by: K8teebug on May 24, 2005, 03:56:00 pm
sonic, you crack me up....maybe you can come to Malkmus and talk behind me at that show.
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Post by: sonickteam2 on May 24, 2005, 04:02:00 pm
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Originally posted by K8teebug:
  sonic, you crack me up....maybe you can come to Malkmus and talk behind me at that show.
i wouldnt talk during a Malkmus show.  :)
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Post by: J'Mal on May 24, 2005, 04:17:00 pm
i'm going to take up smoking just so i can go the malkmus show and burn people at random
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Post by: HoyaSaxa03 on May 24, 2005, 04:24:00 pm
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Originally posted by J'Mal:
  i'm going to take up smoking just so i can go the malkmus show and burn people at random
that's the spirit!  i can give you some pointers, it's really a fine art.