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theonecontender
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
565 Posts |
 Posted - 09/15/2013 : 14:20:43
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Haven't seen this posted, but it's ridiculous:
http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/18560-pixies-ep-1/
1.0 Really? I haven't read that site in a few years, and I definitely won't be returning to it anytime soon. Yes, there is a legacy. Yes, you like singing along to Hey. But objectively speaking, these are some well written tunes. |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6260 Posts |
Posted - 09/15/2013 : 20:25:14
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yeah, hipster crybabies
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Sprite
* Dog in the Sand *
1355 Posts |
Posted - 09/15/2013 : 20:49:04
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The review has been discussed deep inside some of the other threads.
I consider it the equivalent to discussing whether Lionel Messi has lost the knack of making a good tikka masala ie it's a mistake to engage with the premise that they know what they're talking about.
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ricj
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
107 Posts |
Posted - 09/16/2013 : 02:06:30
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| Pitchfork can almost always fuck RIGHT off... |
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fumanbru
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1462 Posts |
Posted - 09/16/2013 : 04:21:49
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it seems that pitchfork is just looking for attention. i can't imagine a "professional" music critic objectively listening to these songs and reading the lyrics and come up with a score of 1. if i was employed at pitchfork i would be very embarrassed.
 "I joined the Cult of Frank/ cause I'm a real go-getter!"...long live snitz!! |
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peter radiator
= Cult of Ray =
USA
665 Posts |
Posted - 09/16/2013 : 08:16:04
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Originally posted by ricj
Pitchfork can almost always fuck RIGHT off...
hahahahahahaha
I suggest making a limited run of high-quality T-shirts with the above quote on the front, and "FrankBlack.net" on the back (or just underneath, in teeny tiny letters), and selling them as a fundraiser for the upkeep of this site.
Seriously.
~ Peter Radiator
"Real music is out there and real people are making it." ~ Webb Wilder |
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ricj
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
107 Posts |
Posted - 09/16/2013 : 12:07:24
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Jason
* Dog in the Sand *
1446 Posts |
Posted - 09/16/2013 : 16:19:10
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From what I've heard, it's very rare for Pitchfork to grade anything that low. I think the Pixies should be honored.
Ultimately, the worst review any band can get is to be called mediocre. A 5/10 rating is worse than a 1/10 rating. When a record actively annoys/pisses off a reviewer, that just makes me curious to hear it. |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
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Posted - 09/16/2013 : 17:57:50
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i clicked this knowing i would be pissed off, so that made me slightly less pissed
not going to read the review
 green star member since 2006. smb? |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6260 Posts |
Posted - 09/16/2013 : 21:53:00
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Originally posted by Jason
From what I've heard, it's very rare for Pitchfork to grade anything that low. I think the Pixies should be honored.
Ultimately, the worst review any band can get is to be called mediocre. A 5/10 rating is worse than a 1/10 rating. When a record actively annoys/pisses off a reviewer, that just makes me curious to hear it.
Weezer Make Believe was 0.4 if I'm right. And they had a pissing monkey review for Jet. Look it up.
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lucmove
- FB Fan -
Brazil
116 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2013 : 07:19:47
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I like that review. I would have scored it higher, but it's the argumentation that counts.
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6260 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2013 : 07:26:55
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Which one? Weezer, Jet or Pixies?
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lucmove
- FB Fan -
Brazil
116 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2013 : 08:14:36
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Pixies. EP1.
(sorry, shoulda been specific)
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rivum
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
271 Posts |
Posted - 09/20/2013 : 06:47:03
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quote:
Originally posted by billgoodman
quote:
Originally posted by Jason
From what I've heard, it's very rare for Pitchfork to grade anything that low. I think the Pixies should be honored.
Ultimately, the worst review any band can get is to be called mediocre. A 5/10 rating is worse than a 1/10 rating. When a record actively annoys/pisses off a reviewer, that just makes me curious to hear it.
Weezer Make Believe was 0.4 if I'm right. And they had a pissing monkey review for Jet. Look it up.
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thanks Bill - reading (?) that jet review that totally made my day!
here it is to save the rest of you looking: http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/9464-shine-on/
the review of the other jet album is very good as well. |
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OLDMANOTY
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6260 Posts |
Posted - 09/21/2013 : 08:25:39
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Oh man, this is good stuff. I'm dying to see the rest.
They seem so happy to be Pixies at this point, making new music and being relevant (look at all the press they are getting!)
At the same time Joey does look sad that Kim's gone.
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
2478 Posts |
Posted - 09/21/2013 : 09:32:12
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| Looking forward to seeing the rest of that interview! It's really been a remarkable few weeks. Entertaining, candid interviews. |
Edited by - Ziggy on 09/21/2013 09:33:48 |
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Jose Jones
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1758 Posts |
Posted - 09/21/2013 : 11:06:46
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can we start a thread dedicated to Joey's webbed earlobes? Fissile, put together a pictorial starting with yearbook photos.
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Fissile
= Cult of Ray =
518 Posts |
Posted - 09/21/2013 : 12:19:36
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Originally posted by Jose Jones
can we start a thread dedicated to Joey's webbed earlobes? Fissile, put together a pictorial starting with yearbook photos.
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You got it.
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Jose Jones
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1758 Posts |
Posted - 09/21/2013 : 12:30:21
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i think that's a common pose for boys when their portrait is taken. i've seen it several times.
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Fissile
= Cult of Ray =
518 Posts |
Posted - 09/21/2013 : 12:37:31
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Originally posted by Jose Jones
i think that's a common pose for boys when their portrait is taken. i've seen it several times.
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What were you expecting? A picture of him doing a split on the parallel bars? |
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tisasawath
= Cult of Ray =
Wallis and Futuna Islands
783 Posts |
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Fissile
= Cult of Ray =
518 Posts |
Posted - 09/22/2013 : 02:29:40
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Originally posted by tisasawath
they should reenact their old photos like here http://imgur.com/a/e0iIj
I think I'd rather not see Kim in gymnast tights now, thank you. |
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Discoking
* Dog in the Sand *
Belgium
1136 Posts |
Posted - 09/22/2013 : 02:50:49
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Originally posted by Jose Jones
i think that's a common pose for boys when their portrait is taken. i've seen it several times.
hahaha 
 it's educational |
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lucmove
- FB Fan -
Brazil
116 Posts |
Posted - 09/23/2013 : 05:38:05
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Originally posted by OLDMANOTY
In this interview they talk about that review, and Kim's departure.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoPeqEJcZJM
This interview... Like most interviews with... you know, with Charles... I mean, you know, it's like when, you know, he could have said... you know, it's not like it really... you know, not like... you know, but then instead he just... you know, so it obviously means... you know, it means that it's clearly connected to... you know, there's not really much to say or even think about something like that especially considering... you know, because it's so obvious, you know... I guess in the end it is a lot like that. Knowhattamean?
But I am... you know... I am really glad it's all been explained so clearly.
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Joey Joe Jo Jr. Chabadoo
* Dog in the Sand *
1089 Posts |
Posted - 09/23/2013 : 08:24:38
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Pixies was and will always be a difficult topic to deal with.
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