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| OLDMANOTY |
Posted - 09/21/2013 : 09:35:28
The critical reaction to ep-1 seems generally more negative than positive, so I browsed a few random forums to read what Joe/Joanne public thought. I found the most fascinating posts were from people who either never liked Pixies at all or just thought them ok but nothing special. I must enjoy getting annoyed or something. Anyway, from the 4 or 5 forums I looked at, the average reaction to the new music was meh/hostile.
I like the ep very much btw, including the much maligned 'Another Toe in the Ocean'!
Here's an example
http://forum.watmm.com/topic/80437-pixies-ep-1/
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| floop |
Posted - 09/22/2013 : 14:40:41
a couple threads have come up on the Papa Roach forum but they've been mostly positive
 green star member since 2006. smb? |
| Jose Jones |
Posted - 09/22/2013 : 14:37:36
what?! lame.
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| billgoodman |
Posted - 09/22/2013 : 10:26:56
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Originally posted by Jose Jones
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Originally posted by billgoodman
I was just reading a Weezer-forum, they like it over there. And they hate Weezer, so...
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BF: Mag ik Engels spreken?
that wouldn't be the ol' =RWA=, would it?
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they were the heroes of old, men of renown.
I was talking about allthingsweezer.com. I guess some old RWA read it and webmaster Karl used to post. The official board on weezer.com is now called RWA, I believe
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| Arm Arm Arm |
Posted - 09/22/2013 : 08:38:23
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Originally posted by Sprite
I've seen a lot of negative reaction to EP1 around on the web as well, although interspersed with a few 'it's great, the critics are wrong' remarks (I am certainly in the the latter category). If the Pixies end up returning to being a more a cult propostion as a result that's OK by me.
While not as popular as let's say, Tom Petty, I think as a live act, the Pixies will fall into a similar category, not musically, not performance wise, but with audience expectation. Most people there to hear the "hits", Where is My Mind, Monkey, Debaser, Here Comes Your Man, etc. while a minority are there for the new songs and rarely played ones.
I hope I'm wrong and that audiences respond well to the new songs, I imagine it would be disappointing to play Bagboy and get a muted response and then see everyone go nuts for Monkey. And the more responsive the crowd, the better the show.
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| johnnyribcage |
Posted - 09/22/2013 : 07:24:08
I tried that and got pissed so I quit. Seems like 90% of the general public hates it.
Everybody calm down, I'm the Burgermeister of Purgatory |
| Sprite |
Posted - 09/21/2013 : 13:01:37
I've seen a lot of negative reaction to EP1 around on the web as well, although interspersed with a few 'it's great, the critics are wrong' remarks (I am certainly in the the latter category). If the Pixies end up returning to being a more a cult propostion as a result that's OK by me. Despite being critical darlings in their heyday they really were'nt that popular (but were well known) by 'learned' music fans and I had plenty of friends at that time telling me they were a load of shite. I reckon there'll be a re-evalaution of the new music as time goes by. I'm certainly addicted to EP1 and discovering new bits to relish every few listens. I am also really looking to hearing the recorded versions of Hexe and Magdalena. The only reason I am going to these upcoming concerts is to hear the new tunes. |
| Jose Jones |
Posted - 09/21/2013 : 12:42:56
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Originally posted by billgoodman
I was just reading a Weezer-forum, they like it over there. And they hate Weezer, so...
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BF: Mag ik Engels spreken?
that wouldn't be the ol' =RWA=, would it?
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they were the heroes of old, men of renown. |
| Arm Arm Arm |
Posted - 09/21/2013 : 10:04:39
I like this idea.
From a Pearl Jam forum, mostly positive but there wasn't too much. Scroll down a little and discussion of the new e.p. begins.
http://forums.theskyiscrape.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=634&hilit=pixies&start=40 |
| billgoodman |
Posted - 09/21/2013 : 10:02:45
I was just reading a Weezer-forum, they like it over there. And they hate Weezer, so...
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BF: Mag ik Engels spreken? |
