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*Paul Rudd in Celery Man voice* Now the Riot Fest lineup I can get into.
I interviewed Andrew W.K. for a college comedy paper and the *bit* I was doing was to ask asinine questions with a completely straight face like "what is the best marshmallow in Lucky Charms" and he sat there with me for about 10 minutes and answered every stupid question with complete sincerity and genuine enthusiasm, to the point that I almost wanted to apologize for wasting his time. Amazing interview, I thanked him profusely. Not a bad word will you hear from me about Andrew W.K.
Every time one of these drops I'm overwhelmed by how much time and effort probably went into assembly something so wildly uninspiring.
Feeling like you're having a stroke seems to be the point.
Seems like a lot of people billed above Built to Spill at a Boise festival, if you ask me!
This is one of those times where I realize a rapper takes significant inspiration from someone I'd never considered (Chance and Wyclef here), just from hearing them in proximity to each other. Like when B-Real showed up on a Danny Brown song. It just instantly clicks.
Is that a man made out of power-saws? IS THAT A MAN MADE OUT OF POWER-SAWS?
I don't say "I want that hoodie" often but I want that hoodie.
The fact that this guy basically advocated for the complete eradication of the Middle East after 9/11 makes me powerfully loathe the guy, and the fact that he's got a great voice for country music and an amazing way with melody and a clever turn of phrase... well that makes me resent him even more because I can't even appreciate his good stuff.
I agree with you theoretically and not looking for an argument, but I think that is based on the notion that the way US politics works is, in fact, completely democratic. I'm not sure I'd make that claim.
I think this is very good. Condemns white supremacy and racist police, while also reminding, as the guy who wrote "Ohio" for christ's sake, we should probably slow our roll before setting up a government vs. the people narrative where the government is the good guys.
As Elon gets transparently eviler and stupider, I find it harder and harder to care about this musician I once liked quite a lot but now makes love songs about an evil and stupid man.
Counterpoint: "We give the glory to you God / he make us booyah / throw up the wu like U-God" are some of the worst bars I've heard in the last ten years, and hearing that the album was largely freestyle driven explains a whole lot in that regard.
My A. Savage story is we wound up standing next to each other at a Cheap Trick festival set. I told him I was a fan and we shot the shit about PC beforehand (this was right before Monastic Living came out) and then after the show I asked what he thought. He liked it but thought "no 'Southern Girls' in the setlist was a huge oversight." Didn't peg him for a Cheap Trick guy, but after thinking about it, totally checks out. Really nice guy. That's all I got!
Yup. This one immediately came to mind: https://www.stereogum.com/2015671/cat-power-says-her-new-album-was-rejected-by-matador-who-wanted-her-to-sound-like-adele/
I maintain that Young Nudy's Anyways was the most overlooked trap release of the year. Guy's got a great rap voice, funny bars, and absolutely elastic production. No features too and the album doesn't need them. One of those rap albums that feels like an artist in their absolute zone, and one that invites you in to join him.
It's fascinating. https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/chance-rapper.pdf
Pat's record with Chance isn't spotless– the whole "strong-arming MTV to pull a barely-negative review" situation is still lame as hell. But he undeniably managed an artist through a career trajectory that has never happened before, rap or otherwise. I'm inclined to believe what he's saying here.
It was going to be! On Quibi though, so... lost to time, most likely.
The fine legacy of The SpongeBob Movie introducing young people to Ween through their most "normal" song can be continued via algorithm.
Absolutely top 10 of last year. One of the best disciples-of-Pumpkins albums I've ever heard.
Disagree! I like the husky quality of Post's voice on the second verse more.
No kidding. Can the brand new and shiny Stereogum bring back Straight to Video so we can get Tom's thoughts?
Idk if I like "Dora" as much as any of the loosies she put out last year ("Gloria" is the best) but she can still rap her ass off and is joyfully trend-averse. Impossible not to root for her right now.
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Personally, if I see a Coachella DJ spend half a million dollars on things no one needs, I am okay if said Coachella DJ gets robbed.
"This was a case where collective action and organization actually paid real life dividends." THAT'S RIGHT. Much to be anxious and depressed about today, but this, and Jackie Lacey's definitive loss, is cause to CELEBRATE.
Hannibal Burress, the Wavves guy, and Diplo– disappointing landlord trifecta.
"Andromeda" is a top-tier Gorillaz song, no question.
Wholly agree for the most part, but sometimes "just photos" really do the trick... https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3328934518_10.jpg
The thing about "Psycho" by Post Malone feat. Ty Dolla $ign is that it's very, very good.
Would love a tour that’s half stuff like this and half the boogie rock of Sound & Fury. Either way once we get that sweet, sweet vaccine I’m sure as shit not missing my next Sturgill show.
Great stuff. Just heard these guys for the first time in the new Tony Hawk game, historically the most powerful, purest way to discover a new band.
At least FuckJerry got a photo op for their meme tequila. Not a total loss.
Gonna go out on a limb and say the downvotes aren’t because anyone thinks he’s perfect or innocent. Rather that we want to celebrate a man who brought a lot of joy to a lot of people escaping poverty, and don’t want to condemn him to it because he *isn’t* perfect.
Album’s an instant entry in the “Perfect Tracks 1, 2, 3” canon. Jesus.