boywiththorninside

The Smiths. Jens Lekman.

I stand corrected. I didn't enjoy the show. I'm not sore right now from moving up and down with the music for two hours. Hell, you might be right about the crowd, the scene, whatever. I didn't notice. All I know is I hadn't seen the band in almost four years, and I enjoyed the hell out of that show. I wish I had tickets to Warsaw. I'd love to see them go through the motions again.

Thanks for posting the set list. I was hoping someone got it down in proper order. I enjoyed the hell out of that show. Solid song selection, great energy, band tight, etc. Kotche is a beast.

I don't know about you, but sign me up for a "Back Off Boogaloo" ringtone. August 28 can't arrive soon enough.

It's the "perfect storm" of promotional need. Paul: Memory Almost Full Yoko: Working Class Hero/Darfur album Olivia: Wilbury reissues Ringo: Caveman - Deluxe 25th Anniversary Commerative DVD Actually, I have no idea what Ringo is selling. I'd like to think it's the Caveman DVD.

You've to get let people have it out. Let them speak their minds. As has been pointed out, no one is forced to read these posts against their will. I didn't like the ads and still have misgivings about them, but posting here and seeing what others had to say allowed me to put the whole thing in perspective. That said, if this baby reaches 100 pages, it is no longer a thread. It is a blood sport.

Kobe's won, no doubt. But how many more rings would Kobe have if he could have avoided the drama and stayed with Shaq? Perhaps a few more. The thing is he can't avoid the headlines or the intrasquad turmoil. Like A-Rod, it follows him. Beware of the drama, that's all I'm saying. I know we're talking about different sports, but, as a Yankees fan, I can attest to the fact that having the best player in the game on your team isn't all it's cracked up to be. Additionally, Ben Gordon brought a championship to my undergrad school, so I'm completely biased and blind to any of his shortcomings.

I'm not a Bulls fan, I don't follow them closely, but I wouldn't trade Ben Gordon. From what I've seen, he's one of the best young players in the NBA. He could be a premier scorer in the league. Kobe's great, but the guy's got baggage. He's like A-Rod. Unbelievable talent, but neverending drama. It's always something with him. I don't think a change of teams would alter that.

Ones I haven't seen mentioned that I really like: Jarvis Cocker David Vandervelde Justice (great for running to)

If I was to decide my top ten favorite songs ever, "Somebody Made For Me" would probably be included. It's been said, but it's so McCartney-esque. It sounds like "Come and Get It," but better.

Even Ed Koch has an exploratory committee. Nothing screams broad, national appeal like an old, gay, Jewish man who has publicy supported President Bush.

The word on the street is David Stern is going to fix it so the Knicks land Kobe. I mean this literally. I overheard two guys on Atlantic Avenue discussing this very thing. They said Stern is going to fix this just like he fixed the '85 draft with Ewing. I hope they're right. And, really, why wouldn't they be? One of them was wearing a Marbury jersey. They're obviously in the know.

I can't see this one getting out of hand, but, then again, you never know.

Yeah, I saw that one during Sports Center. Sports fans love Volkswagens. It's a proven fact.

What song?

Thanks. I now remember the I'm a Wheel performance. Sansone was windmillin' like a young Townshend.

Hate It Here. How many times have they done Leno? I only remember the Jesus etc. performance from (I'm guessing) 2003.

This thread: It simply will not die.

Great photo. Is Journey considered Yacht Rock? I never classified them as such, but that picture is pushing Loggins/Messina territory.

YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS! That ad is terrible.

Volkswagen ads. Sorry.

I'm with you there.

I don't know what is about Iron and Wine. Except for "Endless Numbered Days," I listen to the stuff once, say "that's really good" and then never listen to it again. I'm not sure this new one will meet that fate. There are a couple songs on there that really stand out and deserve repeated listening.

I don't know how it happened, but this is probably my favorite SBS song. I'd love to hear it next week.

What songs have been featured in the ads? I've seen "Thanks I Get," "You are My Face," and "Sky Blue Sky." Have any others been released? I hate to always be negative about the campaign, but the "Sky Blue Sky" spot was simply bad. Two people leave a wedding, get into a VW, and play with the air conditioning while making faces at one another. Yikes.