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    The best album you missed this year

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    Deerhunter - Halcyon Digest

     

    After being rather unimpressed with 2007's overly hyped Cryptograms I was hesitant to put this one on. I remember seeing Cryptograms on so many best of 2007 lists...I thought it was a complete bore. I also saw them live back in late 2005/early 2006 and they about made my ears bleed; I was actually embarrassed for them. But this album is great - easily in my top 10.

     

     

    If Halycon Digest is the first Deerhunter you've bought since Crpytograms, you HAVE to check out the Microcastle/Weird Era double disc from 2008. It is amazing and definitely the highlight of Deerhunter's catalog so far. Was my #1 album of 2008.

    David Lynch

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

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    Mulholland Dr was my favorite film of the 00s and nothing else was even close. You REALLY have to see it twice to get a sense of what Lynch is trying to do. Impossible to fully appreciate on first viewing. To borrow a baseball analogy, Lynch consistenly swings for the fences every single time out and I really appreciate that from a creative and artistic standpoint. Now he might swing and miss sometimes, but when he connects it's a thing of beauty...like Mulholland. I could watch it once a year and be entranced every single time.

     

    I had the good fortune to catch the INLAND EMPIRE debut in Chicago where Lynch both introduced the film beforehand and took questions after it. I don't think IE was the success Mulholland was but the film and QA was fascinating nonetheless.

    What albums are flawless to you?

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    My flawless list:

     

    The Cure - Distentegration

    My Bloody Valentine - Loveless (took me a very long time to get into this album, but once you get IN you can't get out)

    Broken Social Scene - You Forgot It in People

    Radiohead - The Bends

    Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago

    Guns N Roses - Appetite for Destruction

    Wilco Poster Help

    in Just A Fan

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    Hello Everyone -

     

    I'm not sure if I'm posting this on the correct forum or not but please bear with me. I am looking to purchase the following poster if possible:

     

    Wilco at Auditorium Theatre, November 2006.

     

    http://www.gigposters.com/poster/74032_Wilco.html

     

     

     

    I can't seem to find it online anywhere and I know its no longer available on wilco's site or the artists. Would anyone know of any additional place to check? Would any members be willing to sell?

     

    Would offer $75 plus shipping.

     

    Again, sorry if in wrong forum, wasn't sure where to post this one.

     

    Thanks in advance!

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    RIP Tim Russert

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

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    Testimony at the Libby trial also revealed that far from fearing Russert as a tough interrogator, Cheney's office that he was a pushover: "I suggested we put the vice president on 'Meet the Press,' which was a tactic we often used," Martin testified. "It's our best format." (Daily Kos 1/25/2007).

     

     

    I seriously doubt Cheney felt that way after this interview from Sept 2006. Russert destroys him.

     

    http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14720480/

    ALTWYS

    in Just A Fan

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    Did anyone see them open their show at Otto's in Dekalb a few years back with this? It was before Ghost even came out. My god, it was probably the greatest opening track of a concert I've ever seen. It opens so quiet....then BOOM!! It hits you like a sledgehammer...one of my all time favorite live songs for any band.

    Wilco To Stream 'Sky Blue Sky' Tonight

    in Just A Fan

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    Damn, have been gone on vacation so totally missed the boat on the listening party. Im insanely jealous. Would be much appreciative of a PM. Thanks in advance if possible.

     

    Edit: Thanks for the response, Much appreciated. I just cracked open my first beer and can't wait to listen to SBS for next hour. Cheers my friend.

    Arcade Fire

    in Someone Else's Song

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    I always thought indie snobs were the people that loved this band.

    I'm ashamed they are from Canada :( You guys got Bush, we got Win.

     

     

    I thought Win and his bro were American, but the rest of the band Canadian? Could be wrong.

     

    Can't wait for Neon Bible.

    SXSW 2007

    in After The Show

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    Thanks everyone for the response. Definitely gives me a better feel for what to expect going in. Pitchfork is hosting a party at Emo's Friday w/Peter, Bjorn, and John, RJD2, and Girl Talk. I'm for sure hitting that. Other than that, I'm pretty wide open. I've decided not to get too set on seeing one show in particular and just goin w/the flow. Should be a great week, can't wait. Thanks again.

    SXSW 2007

    in After The Show

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    I'll be attending SXSW for the first time in a couple of weeks. Anyone have any tips for a first timer? I'll have a wristband but not the VIP pass or badge. I'm curious about how easy it is to attend various shows, how early I should plan on getting in line for bigger acts, (IE - Kings of Leon at Stubb's )etc. Basically just looking to get a feel for the best overall strategy. Thanks in advance.

    Bonnaroo 2007 Lineup

    in Someone Else's Song

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    Anyone know how DJ Shadow is live? I'd be excited to see him.

     

    Shadow is pretty solid live. His show relies a lot on visuals though so not sure how'd that translate in an outdoor festival environment. If they had him playing at night in a tent or something it would be ideal for him.

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