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bumblebeeboy2
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 06/12/2004 : 06:59:50
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is it cool to like the killers? i mean mike saw them a few weeks back, so i assumed they were rubbish, then saw them on CD:UK the next morning and thought, ahhh, strokes rip-offs... lovely... but my gf bought the album, and i have to say, there's some damn catchy songs on there.
but, it's very over-produced, i think i'd like to see them live to hear what they actually sound like as a band, rather than how great their producer is at adding layers and layers of guitars and weird noises together... also i don't like the vocals sound, makes strokes comparisons all too easy, i guess it's 80's sounding vocals, i think i'd like it more if they didn't do that and had cleaner vocals.
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Posted - 06/12/2004 : 07:10:53
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I'm trying to avoid a lot of this new "The....." bands because of the generic catchiness of it all then I heard the single on Kerrang FM (aka red hot chilli peppers fm) and it is damned catchy easy on the ears music. Damn them.
If we know for sure that rock ’n’ roll is truly the devil’s music—at least he fucking jams! And if it’s a choice between good tunes and eternal damnation, or eternal heaven and New Kids on the Fucking Block... I’m gonna be surfing on the Lake of Fire, rocking out |
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Posted - 06/12/2004 : 07:12:03
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| Although... saying that the walkmen album is good. like the strokes but with more than one song and pissed off sounding |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 06/12/2004 : 08:12:02
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I haven't heard the Killers, but why would you care how cool they are? If YOU like them, isn't that all that matters?
Cattle in Korea / They can really moo. |
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bumblebeeboy2
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2638 Posts |
Posted - 06/12/2004 : 08:58:12
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heh, you'd think so...  i just mean, they're getting loads of hype and being compared to the strokes, so i had decided they'd be naff, now being on the 30th play of the album, i'm getting a bit sick of them... 'is it cool to like...' is just my new favourite phrase. 
I am my only god, ha ha ha ha ha ha |
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
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Posted - 06/12/2004 : 09:55:27
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I thought this´d be about the film, topical since the rest of Ron died recently.
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Posted - 06/12/2004 : 10:34:17
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Is it cool to like the mars volta (but still think at the drive in were much better?)
If we know for sure that rock ’n’ roll is truly the devil’s music—at least he fucking jams! And if it’s a choice between good tunes and eternal damnation, or eternal heaven and New Kids on the Fucking Block... I’m gonna be surfing on the Lake of Fire, rocking out |
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realmeanmotorscutor
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1764 Posts |
Posted - 06/12/2004 : 10:45:03
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"The best ever death metal band out of Denton never settled on a name, but the top three contenders, after weeks of debate, were Stan's Fingers, and The Killers, and The Hospital Bombers."
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PixieSteve
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Poland
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Posted - 06/12/2004 : 10:45:47
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| why does he sing with a english accent on that single? what a nob. not bad though. melody reminds me of some song from a while ago though. |
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PixieSteve
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Poland
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Posted - 06/12/2004 : 10:47:08
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| oh, just incase i made myself look silly, i said that thinking they're all from Las Vagas... so if the singer is english or whatever, sorry. |
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bumblebeeboy2
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2638 Posts |
Posted - 06/12/2004 : 10:47:40
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take your pick! could be many... i love that "what a nob" comment, laughed out loud! it's also one of my current fave phrases... along with "you shit" (alan partridge stylee)
I am my only god, ha ha ha ha ha ha |
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PixieSteve
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Poland
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Posted - 06/12/2004 : 11:19:47
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| right. found the song it's like. Born Slippy by Underworld. It's because of the constant stream of vocals. on google i found comments saying the same thing too, so i'm not just being weird :P |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 06/12/2004 : 11:59:25
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You know what is just as annoying as liking something just 'cos it's cool? Not liking something just 'cos it's cool. Listen to a band and decide if you like them based on what you are hearing, not what magazine they keep appearing in.
Students!
She said "I'm a virgin" I said "Which version"? |
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bumblebeeboy2
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/12/2004 : 12:00:48
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i'm not a student, dumbass! and i have listened to it! over 30 fucking times today!
I am my only god, ha ha ha ha ha ha |
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
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Posted - 06/12/2004 : 12:09:41
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| haha, coming from the man who thinsk the pixies are better than frank black cause he read they're more influential. |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 06/12/2004 : 12:49:23
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Is it cool to like Frank Black?
Cattle in Korea / They can really moo. |
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Posted - 06/12/2004 : 12:51:32
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 06/12/2004 : 17:28:07
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Originally posted by PixieSteve
right. found the song it's like. Born Slippy by Underworld. It's because of the constant stream of vocals. on google i found comments saying the same thing too, so i'm not just being weird :P
You speak the absolute truth, Steve-O. First time I heard this I started singing along, then realised I'd actually never heard it before. Muchos ripoff, but then maybe Underworld never made it to Vegas, unlike some of the more unscrupulous elements on this board.
I know exactly what you mean, bumblio, I am immediately put off a band by lots of hype and/or NME 'saviours of rock'n'roll' pronouncements. The new Killers single is tres catchy though, and the last one was OK.
You know who I discovered didn't suck the other day? Faithless. I really like their new single, its ace with brilliant lyrics. Anyway, back to the subject...
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Posted - 06/13/2004 : 03:51:54
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Faithless are ok! It's true! My pops is a big fan, he keeps copying me stuff like zero 7, Air and lamb (he's a total chill out/dance bod... he just flew back from ibiza for the billionth time - My dad is cooler than me for fords sake) and I have to say... it's all very easy on the ears if you're in the right mood. Lambs "gorecki" is a lovely lovely song. But like a lot of this new stuff I find it all a bit too impassioned to merit getting too into.
can't get into anything these days. Always on the peripheral. Always terrified, exhausted, annoyed, pissed, anxious, out of it-out of the loop, out of my mind, out of time.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/13/2004 : 05:37:40
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Originally posted by PixieSteve
haha, coming from the man who thinsk the pixies are better than frank black cause he read they're more influential.
No. Wrong.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2004 : 05:40:29
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Originally posted by bumblebeeboy2
i'm not a student, dumbass! and i have listened to it! over 30 fucking times today!
I am my only god, ha ha ha ha ha ha
Yeah and now you like it. That's my point, you weren't willing to give them a chance at first 'cos of rather silly reasons, then you actually listen to them and find that they are quite good. You should listen to me more often Simon, you'll find that I am often right.
She said "I'm a virgin" I said "Which version"? |
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Homers_pet_monkey
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/13/2004 : 05:43:07
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Originally posted by Tre
Faithless are ok! It's true! My pops is a big fan, he keeps copying me stuff like zero 7, Air and lamb (he's a total chill out/dance bod... he just flew back from ibiza for the billionth time - My dad is cooler than me for fords sake) and I have to say... it's all very easy on the ears if you're in the right mood. Lambs "gorecki" is a lovely lovely song. But like a lot of this new stuff I find it all a bit too impassioned to merit getting too into.
can't get into anything these days. Always on the peripheral. Always terrified, exhausted, annoyed, pissed, anxious, out of it-out of the loop, out of my mind, out of time.
Yes I agree. I have posted on another thread previously that I find music such as Lamb and Zero 7 to be impassioned. Bores me to tears.
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GypsyDeath
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Posted - 06/14/2004 : 04:16:24
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The Killers are very cool. I really like them
In The End We Will Look Back And Laugh
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remig
* Dog in the Sand *
France
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 04:12:16
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I'm a bit ashame to like them, mainly because of the commercial synths and bass line (on Jenny was a friend of Mine), but their songs are really catchy.
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starmekitten
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 04:26:51
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I really don't like what I've heard because what I've heard so far reminds me of brit pop circa 1997 (namely underworld and shed 7 to be honest with you) it doesn't make me want to listen to more
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GypsyDeath
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 04:30:09
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I really like them. great catchy pop stuff.
alot of people have said they are like shed 7...i hate shed 7, but theres soething about these guys which is pretty damn cool.
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Homers_pet_monkey
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 04:37:19
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Yeah I like them (seen them 4 times) but I think it's a shame that I saw them support Stellastarr*, and whilst The Killers have really taken off due to quite an English sound, Stellastarr* still haven't. I much prefer Stellastarr*. I hope one day, they too will get the recognition they deserve.
I still think Mr Brightside is an amazing song though.
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starmekitten
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 04:54:43
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Yeah and so is underworlds Born Slippy
*cough*ripoff*cough*
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Homers_pet_monkey
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 04:59:10
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Yeah Kitty, very similar.
*backs off slowly from the clearly mental Kitty*
Love, love, my season |
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remig
* Dog in the Sand *
France
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 05:02:59
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Les Angliches, and Kasabian, wat do u sink of zem?
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starmekitten
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 05:04:56
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can't stand kasabian either
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Homers_pet_monkey
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 05:18:06
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Kasabian eat shit 'cos they're stupid and shallow.
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 07:00:10
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I've come to the conclusion that the Killers album is ace. Definitely didn't want to like it but its crept up to maybe number 2 of 2004 for me.
"What sounds to you like a big load of trashy noise, is in fact the brilliant music of a genius" |
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remig
* Dog in the Sand *
France
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 07:27:03
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They should be number one, because they had it all wrong but finally got it right, it's a tour de force!
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Cheeseman1000
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 07:46:24
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It would be but for Mark Lanegan my friend. Actually, who knows in the long term - Lanegan is of much higher quality all round, but the Killers are just so damn catchy they tend to get stuck on rotation.
"What sounds to you like a big load of trashy noise, is in fact the brilliant music of a genius" |
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GypsyDeath
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 14:45:50
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I have given up wit this whole ' liking new bands is sooo uncool'. Some of these bands around are pretty damn cool. They are undeniably catchy. Particularly bands like the Killers.
I might not agree with the whole gossip magazine style stories around some of the bands - libertines being one...but i love music for the music.
Yeah, sure the vast majority of them have all ripped off a hundred other bands. But id like to see anyone name a recent popular song which has not been accused of 'ripping off' another one. Theres different degrees of borrowing riffs...a line i think we all make up our own minds as to wher eit should be drawn.
Mike - i agree i love Stellastarr*, and cant understand why they havent had the success of The killers. I would suggest that perhaps they are comfortable with where they are at...or they dont have a good enough manager
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