Can't believe I'm the first to even mention them... new TWIN SISTER album next year almost assuredly. I guess so many years between the first album and the second will kill the hype but they're still killing it IMO.
yes, it is right next door to the much-superior Glasslands.
bummer when a place closes but honestly 285 wasn't all that great. it was nice that Ric put his personal phone number in their emails so you can text him during a summer show and ask to turn the fucking A/C on tho.
He's a bit of a trend opportunist but I'll admit that I was really into that first Lightspeed Champion album (though I'd probably find it unlistenable today).
I really like TPK, personally. Off the top of my head my main criticisms would be a.) the old dude's monologue is straight up dumb and much too frequent and b.) One for You, One for Me is like a less good version of Easy/Lucky/Free... I hope whatever the final BE album is goes out on a better note than that.
"Southern State" is my fav sorta-obscure BE song.
Haven't finished this yet but the 3rd paragraph does make me wonder why Thom hasn't released a solo album called Thomfoolery yet. Think of the album art possibilities (maybe that infamous photobomb?).
Stosuy's agenda is pretty clear with that list: not enough brutal drop-D riffage on The Suburbs for his taste. isn't it enough that with his heavy brow and high forehead Win looks like he COULD be in a black metal band?!?
jesus, maybe you guys should do Double Take: Stereogum's Readership.
the knee-jerk defensiveness of some of these comments is adorable but really misguided. is it wrong to turn a critical eye upon the most recent album by an indie rock heavyweight? don't tell me that CONTRA isn't the 10 out of 10 slice of indie rock perfection I've been led to believe it is too!
hey Stosuy, WAT R UR CREDENTIALS??!
I'm on Paul's side, though I have no opinion on CocoRosie's music.
And really, Jamie? A juvenile potshot at VW? I love your music but you sound like such a little bitch. After reading these condescending and self-righteous essays I have no interest in listening to CocoRosie.
And congrats Stereogum, this post actually got me to sign up for your redesigned site. Keep doing posts like this -- even if I think these people are full of shit it at least creates some dialogue worth getting involved in.
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