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Douglas
= Cult of Ray =
Sweden
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 Posted - 03/20/2004 : 05:06:56
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Originally posted by audiochild
If Nirvana had of released any weak songs, then I would be the first to jump up and admit that they are over-rated. Till you find me a shit Nirvana song, I will stick by my guns.
Nirvana made some bad songs; Blandest, for example. But that doesn't make them overrated. |
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Jason
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 03/20/2004 : 07:55:00
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The signs seem to point to Frank Black not giving Nirvana much thought either way (positive or negative).
When Frank and Bob Mould were interviewed together in 1992 (http://membres.lycos.fr/alec/bf_bm.html), they were asked about Nirvana. Both dismissed the band and were more interested in talking about why they're not into videos.
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MUSICIAN: What did you think about Nirvana's surprise hit? Pretty unorthodox compared to what's right next to it on the charts.
MOULD: You really think it's unorthodox, even compared to what's right next to it?
MUSICIAN: A mountain of pretty damn raw guitars? Definitely.
FRANCIS: Does the hot video have something to do with that? The most records that we ever sold in a week was when one of ours got a little bit warm for a second. They liked the video for « Here Comes Your Man, » they showed it, we sold.
MOULD: The music television channels have become so genre-specific that there's no mystery involved anymore. Now, when MTV flash the name of the blocks up there, I wouldn't go as far as to say that is smacks of racism, but in a sense...to me the allure of music was hearing the word of mouth about a band, or reading about a band from a writer whose opinion I trusted. Now, you've got something in everyone's household telling you what kind of music it is in 20-minute intervals. Where do the Pixies fit into that? Alternative ghetto, or maybe metal. It's as if the change between the rap and the metal section is the changing of the channel. No one's being surprised anymore.
FRANCIS: Plus, you're exposed to the guy's face for three minutes. It's not the world of sound, it's the world of pictures. I was just flipping through last night and saw Nirvana and checked it out a bit. But overall there's nothing there to keep my interest. And it's not as if my standards are too friggin' high. I'll take some good old mainstream crap, but...
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brysonmeunier
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USA
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Posted - 03/20/2004 : 21:28:34
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Were this thread entitled "What did Nirvana think of the Pixies?" you really couldn't get a more direct answer than in today's NY Times. Playlist is by Dave Grohl:
PLAYLIST
Paris Hilton Sings and the Pixies Return
By DAVE GROHL
Published: March 21, 2004
THE PIXIES Face it, the quiet/loud dynamic that's dominated alternative radio for the last 14 years can be attributed to one and only one band, the Pixies. Undoubtedly one of the most influential groups of the new rock generation, they are back on tour to reclaim their status as the coolest American band since, well, possibly ever. In the 12 years since the band broke up, we've been blessed with some incredible solo albums from the singer and guitarist Frank Black; the bassist Kim Deal has graced us with the Breeders and the Amps; the drummer David Lovering has become a magician; and the guitarist Joey Santiago, he's just bad (as in good). There is a new greatest-hits CD, a two-and-a-half-hour DVD (both on 4AD) and an 11-city tour kicking off next month. Not to be missed, the Pixies are a live band like no other. Be prepared for an over-capacity sing-along, night after night.
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/03/21/arts/music/21PLAY.html?adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1079845234-7gI+qi/kTqkcQa71AB5Hlw
Bryson
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prozacrat
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 03/21/2004 : 01:38:04
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I like that. I'm not surprised. Grohl worships the ground the Pixies walk on.
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paintmeister
= Cult of Ray =
USA
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Posted - 03/21/2004 : 17:32:21
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At allmusic, it notes that one of Grohl's influences was Frank Black.
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audiochild
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Australia
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Posted - 03/22/2004 : 05:45:53
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Yeah, Grohl would say that. I don't like most of his songs though.
Grohl is a good drummer, don't get me wrong, but he fucked up with the Foo Fighters - if that's an achievement, I'm a trend-whore.
I don't see what he was trying to do with them.
Nothing maybe? Who knows. I guess I just expected something more from him. I was so let down.
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NO.13Girl
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USA
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Posted - 03/22/2004 : 12:38:48
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I think if I hear how Kurt Cobain was a 'genuis' one more time then I will go take a flying leap off of a cliff.
 "I joined the Cult of Frank / Aren't I Special?"
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brysonmeunier
- FB Fan -
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Posted - 03/22/2004 : 13:04:52
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Originally posted by NO.13Girl
I think if I hear how Kurt Cobain was a 'genuis' one more time then I will go take a flying leap off of a cliff.
Dude. That Kurt Cobain: total genius.
Not really. He was a good songwriter and an intriguing personality, but I don't know. Think most of his supposed genius was being a total schlep like the rest of us. Loved him for it (see my essay 'Kurt Cobain Ruined My Life: One Fan Reflects on the Tenth Anniversary of Nevermind' here for details: http://www.shinygun.com/content/nevermind.html) but come on. Some days it's a wonder he could tie his shoes. Heroin addiction is cruel.
Anyway, what is this, nirvanafanclub.com? Pixies anyone?
Bryson
p.s. genius.
Bryson
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NO.13Girl
- FB Fan -
USA
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Posted - 03/22/2004 : 13:27:35
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Originally posted by brysonmeunier
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Originally posted by NO.13Girl
I think if I hear how Kurt Cobain was a 'genuis' one more time then I will go take a flying leap off of a cliff.
Dude. That Kurt Cobain: total genius.
How does it feel to be responsible for my suicide?
Just kidding...
"I joined the Cult of Frank / Aren't I Special?"
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brysonmeunier
- FB Fan -
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Posted - 03/22/2004 : 13:42:10
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Originally posted by NO.13Girl
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Originally posted by brysonmeunier
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Originally posted by NO.13Girl
I think if I hear how Kurt Cobain was a 'genuis' one more time then I will go take a flying leap off of a cliff.
Dude. That Kurt Cobain: total genius.
How does it feel to be responsible for my suicide?
Just kidding...
Yeeeeaaah... ouch. Sorry about that. My bad.
Bryson
Bryson
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