HOLY CRAP - NEW RADIOHEAD ALBUM 10/10/07

[Julian, Alleged Computer F**kface]

Your timetable is hilarious. The reason I brought up SP's free album was because you and others were going on about how Radiohead releasing the album in this manner was "unprecedented" and "would destroy the music industry" and I pointed out that it was not without precedent as SP -- along with easily 10 other established acts (Bowie, Stars, Dandy Warhols) -- have done similar things. Your response to this factual correction? "NONE OF THOSE BANDS MATTER!" There's a mature response.
 
 Someone points out what they dislike about the album in this thread and what's your response? Backhanded digs at other bands that are completely off-topic. Most adults I know can discuss their impressions on a piece of work without randomly trashing bands that the viewing audience (as a whole) find distasteful just to score cheap points. Seriously, act like an adult as I know you can as opposed to a 15 year old fanboy.

[Sage 703]

some thoughts on this record, and new records in general.
 
 as is probably clear, I love the album.  But in reading the lukewarm responses here, it has prompted me to think a bit about records as a whole...
 
 It is interesting - I feel sorry for somebody who doesn't love this as much as I do.  It has made for a great day of listening to music for me - and I'm certain that this will be an album that I'll get great pleasure out of for a long time.  I'm looking forward to how this will sound after having it for a week, a month, three years from now - because that's what I love about Radiohead.  Their albums sit very well with me.
 
 One of the best parts of music to me is the ability to share it with other people - that's the reason we argue about all of these frivolous little things on here all of the time.  And when a great record comes along, part of the fun is being able to talk with your friends about how great it is, and why its great, and picking apart the little nuances that make it great.  It hasn't diminished the appeal of the record to me that some of you don't seem to dig it as much - but at the same time, I kind of wish you did so we could all geek out about how good it is.  And I wonder what that says about records and albums as a community experience.
 
 I don't really care if the general sentiment here is sort of "meh."  I just think its too bad for you if you aren't as giddy about the record as I am.  Because I'm sure enjoying it.

[ggw]

I think you and Sonick need to get together and pick the sand out of each other's respective vaginas.
 
 

Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
  Your timetable is hilarious. The reason I brought up SP's free album was because you and others were going on about how Radiohead releasing the album in this manner was "unprecedented" and "would destroy the music industry" and I pointed out that it was not without precedent as SP -- along with easily 10 other established acts (Bowie, Stars, Dandy Warhols) -- have done similar things. Your response to this factual correction? "NONE OF THOSE BANDS MATTER!" There's a mature response.
 
 Someone points out what they dislike about the album in this thread and what's your response? Backhanded digs at other bands that are completely off-topic. Most adults I know can discuss their impressions on a piece of work without randomly trashing bands that the viewing audience (as a whole) find distasteful just to score cheap points. Seriously, act like an adult as I know you can as opposed to a 15 year old fanboy.

[sonickteam2]

Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
  Your timetable is hilarious. The reason I brought up SP's free album was because you and others were going on about how Radiohead releasing the album in this manner was "unprecedented" and "would destroy the music industry" and I pointed out that it was not without precedent as SP -- along with easily 10 other established acts (Bowie, Stars, Dandy Warhols) -- have done similar things. Your response to this factual correction? "NONE OF THOSE BANDS MATTER!" There's a mature response.
 

first of all, quit confusing me with other ppl.
 
 
   the conversation you are referring to is in the "arcade fire doesnt like being upstaged by Radiohead" thread, right?
 
   the ONLY post i made on that thread was
 
 "but Radiohead is clearly the BEST band to do it, so they get the credit.
 
 just like many other bands were annoying whiners before Smashing Pumpkins.... "
 
 
 that neither said "radiohead is unprecedented" OR "none of these bands matter"
 
 
   so the rest of your little argument was not even with me.  so shut the fuck up and move along, pumpkin boy.

[vansmack]

Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
  I think you and Sonick need to get together and pick the sand out of each other's respective vaginas.

No no, I find this much more entertaining than the new Radiohead album...

[Relaxer]

Originally posted by callat703:
  some thoughts on this record, and new records in general.
 
 as is probably clear, I love the album.  But in reading the lukewarm responses here, it has prompted me to think a bit about records as a whole...
 
 It is interesting - I feel sorry for somebody who doesn't love this as much as I do.  It has made for a great day of listening to music for me - and I'm certain that this will be an album that I'll get great pleasure out of for a long time.  I'm looking forward to how this will sound after having it for a week, a month, three years from now - because that's what I love about Radiohead.  Their albums sit very well with me.
 
 One of the best parts of music to me is the ability to share it with other people - that's the reason we argue about all of these frivolous little things on here all of the time.  And when a great record comes along, part of the fun is being able to talk with your friends about how great it is, and why its great, and picking apart the little nuances that make it great.  It hasn't diminished the appeal of the record to me that some of you don't seem to dig it as much - but at the same time, I kind of wish you did so we could all geek out about how good it is.  And I wonder what that says about records and albums as a community experience.
 
 I don't really care if the general sentiment here is sort of "meh."  I just think its too bad for you if you aren't as giddy about the record as I am.  Because I'm sure enjoying it.

I wouldn't exert to much energy pitying us who "don't get it." I could just as easily say, I feel sorry for anyone who thinks THAT is great.
 
 Hey, did you see the thread on the other new releases that came out yesterday? There's lots of them! Lots and lots and lots of new records, of which Radiohead's is one. If Rainbows was the only record released in 2007, I might be a little disappointed. But it wasn't! Yay! Choice! No need for lockstep agreeance!
 
 I don't understand why people aren't ejaculating over the Gallows, Jay Reatard and Witchcraft records, but I make a big mess over those things all day every day. Do I feel sad? Hell no! Slightly superior and a little hungry? Hell yes!
 
 And besides, when me and my music buddies all agree on the merits of a record, that conversation lasts about a minute and a half. When we disagree on a record, that conversation will drag on for months and months, and to me, that's more fun and stimulating.

[sonickteam2]

Originally posted by vansmack:
   

Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
  I think you and Sonick need to get together and pick the sand out of each other's respective vaginas.

No no, I find this much more entertaining than the new Radiohead album... [/b]

quite frankly, i am slightly entertained as well, no ones ever called me a fanboy before   :p

[sonickteam2]

Originally posted by callat703:
 
 It is interesting - I feel sorry for somebody who doesn't love this as much as I do.  

the part that bothers me, is i think some ppl, not necessarily ppl on here though, actually refuse to enjoy it just because its a Radiohead album.

[Julian, Alleged Computer F**kface]

Originally posted by le sonick:
 quite frankly, i am slightly entertained as well, no ones ever called me a fanboy before    :p  

If the panties fit...

[TheDirector217]

Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
   

Originally posted by le sonick:
 quite frankly, i am slightly entertained as well, no ones ever called me a fanboy before    

[Julian, Alleged Computer F**kface]

Originally posted by TheDirector217:
 You're not exhibiting very good manners right now, my friend.  I'm just saying . . .      

That only comes across as rude if you think cross-dressing is unsavory. So who's the racist now?

[sonickteam2]

Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
   

Originally posted by le sonick:
 quite frankly, i am slightly entertained as well, no ones ever called me a fanboy before     :p  

If the panties fit... [/b]

at the very least, you have to agree that you throw just as much of a hissy fit, when the pumpkins credibility is questioned as i do with Radiohead.  which would make you a fanboy as well.

[sonickteam2]

as i have listen to all but the last 2 songs, i will say that 6,7 & 8 may take more listening to.
 
 the first half was strong though.

[Julian, Alleged Computer F**kface]

Originally posted by le sonick:
  at the very least, you have to agree that you throw just as much of a hissy fit, when the pumpkins credibility is questioned as i do with Radiohead.  which would make you a fanboy as well.

I admit my Pumpkins fanboy-dom, but I don't think I throw a hissy fit when people question the band's credibility or quality, because I don't care. When people start making ridiculously illogical and factual inaccurate statements, that's different, but people can say they stink, etc, all they like.

[Brian_Wallace]

Originally posted by Julian, good manners AFICIONADO:
   You're like one of those 14 year olds who defend Good Charlotte or Fall Out Boy with arguments consisting of "yer gay!"

You know, I have a NAME!
 
 And here it is,
 
 Brian
 
 P.S.  Radiohead?  The Smashing Pumpkins?  Both are in love with the smell of their own farts.