TheMaker Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 whoa-ho! where one finds NP on viachicago, one finds "share your music" on ateaseweb. Yeah, those threads are a tremendous resource for downloaders. I'd recommend avoiding the rest of the boards, though, since it's basically an idiot farm used in the breeding of ad hominem attacks. Pretty lame place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calexico Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Man, Radiohead fans are anal too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Yeah, those threads are a tremendous resource for downloaders. I'd recommend avoiding the rest of the boards, though, since it's basically an idiot farm used in the breeding of ad hominem attacks. Pretty lame place. Gee...kinda sounds like the internet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt R. Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Fuck, I wrote that original statement. Please be kind to read the entire article, as I was defending Jeff Tweedy.... someone state the intention of Summerteeth was to sound "fake and plastic" and then I said.. As for the intention of sounding "fake" and "plastic", I hardly believe Jeff Tweedy was experimenting with electronic pop for the sake of revealing its emptyness. sorry, I hate being quoted out of context, but I think that statement of Summerteeth's purpose of sounding "fake" and "platic" stupid and without merit. IMO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JUDE Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I like Summerteeth, it is literally in my top five favorite Wilco studio albums. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 ad hominem attacks. Pretty lame place. reminds me of another message board oh yeah, i like summerteeth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socbret Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I always thought it was a period when Jeff and Jay were popping pills and spending money the band didn't have on old mellotrons and synths and then they would stay up late twisting good honest folk tunes into the tortured end results not really kidding either, that was my impression from the Kot book, interviews, etc . . .You're not alone, that's pretty much exactly how I've always seen it too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 reminds me of another message board Dang froggie's right again. Got me, too. But just to seal the deal: I love all of you guys that agree with me. You guys are really smart, smarter than the rest of those morons. :yay :yay :yay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest tandylacker Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 someone state the intention of Summerteeth was to sound "fake and plastic" and then I said..sorry, I hate being quoted out of context, but I think that statement of Summerteeth's purpose of sounding "fake" and "platic" stupid and without merit. Whatever radiohead fan originally wrote that is a real creep, ya know, a real weirdo... paranoid android type... Fake plastic watering can..................................................................... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radiokills Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Summerteeth sure as hell doesnt sound empty to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
awatt Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 IMO, the statement has no merit. It is full, with substance, deep, profound, thoughtful, rich, lovely, and so on. Did I mention I love Wilco? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radiokills Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 "I dreamed about killing you again last night, and it felt alright to me," DEFINETLY sounds like a fake and plastic lyric. DUH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
giraffo Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 I have a question: what's so thrilling about Summerteeth, and those early albums? they're not bad, by any means, but masterpieces..? I can't think about anything in the sound of them that makes them any different from any 90's alt rock group. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 I have a question: what's so thrilling about Summerteeth, and those early albums? they're not bad, by any means, but masterpieces..? I can't think about anything in the sound of them that makes them any different from any 90's alt rock group.Staying power. When's the last time anybody listened to the Gin Blossoms? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Summerteeth>Sky Blue Sky. C'mon, She's A Jar? Via Chicago? Really, now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Basil II Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 the Gin Blossoms are playing at a Indian Casino near you!!!! ONED!!! WTF???? -Robert. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 I have a question: what's so thrilling about Summerteeth, and those early albums? they're not bad, by any means, but masterpieces..? I can't think about anything in the sound of them that makes them any different from any 90's alt rock group. Shot in the Arm, both lyrically and musically, could wipe out a million Candleboxes and Sponges in a heartbeat. It blew my mind then and still does today. The album as a whole just had so many cool moments, not just via the production and from an instrumental standpoint, but I think it still holds some of Tweedy's finest lyrics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Basil II Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Shot in the Arm, both lyrically and musically, could wipe out a million Candleboxes and Sponges in a heartbeat. It blew my mind then and still does today. The album as a whole just had so many cool moments, not just via the production and from an instrumental standpoint, but I think it still holds some of Tweedy's finest lyrics. Ihated it when it first came out.........I "got " Tweedy upon repeated listennings ........Rockaplast video kiiinda thru me over the edge....... -Robert. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 > I have a question: what's so thrilling about Summerteeth, and those early albums? uh, people have different tastes? personally i got into the band when mermaid avenue came out cause it was their first exposure down here. i'd read reviews of AM and Being there beforehand but didnt hear anything. heard the "alt-country" on mermaid avenue and fell in love with them (california stars, to be exact)... nothing wrong with that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littlebear Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 On Summerteeth, Jeff Tweedy was experimenting with electronic pop for the sake of revealing its emptyness. My answering observations: 1) It's Bennett who added the sophisticated parts, not Tweedy2) "electro" is exaggerated, it's just keyboards stuff 3) I don't think they did that for revealing the emptiness of arrangements, they said in an interview that they had bought new instruments and were just happy using it4) The arrangements of Summerteeth are anything but empty, since music is something that creates emotion and landscapes that resonate deeper in us than any kind of lyrics (and actually Tweedy's lyrics also mean to suggest sensations more than anything else) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Summerteeth>Sky Blue Sky. C'mon, She's A Jar? Via Chicago? Really, now. Seriously. And I love the straight-up pop songs..."I'm Always in Love", "ELT", "Candyfloss", etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 I have a question: what's so thrilling about Summerteeth, and those early albums? they're not bad, by any means, but masterpieces..? I can't think about anything in the sound of them that makes them any different from any 90's alt rock group.If you think Summerteeth sounds no different from "any '90s alt rock group," you clearly were listening to some '90s alt rock groups I've never heard of. Pardon me for saying so, but this is a really dumb question to post on a WILCO FORUM. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littlebear Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 If you think Summerteeth sounds no different from "any '90s alt rock group," you clearly were listening to some '90s alt rock groups I've never heard of. Ditto. I want to add that discovering Summerteeth was exactly like discovering Rubber Soul to me. The same happiness, the same wonder with melodies and good vibrations. That album is really rich. And Tweedy's voice reminded me of Lennon's one then. Actually just hearing Jeff sing is a joy, as he's perfectly in tune. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt R. Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 My answering observations: 1) It's Bennett who added the sophisticated parts, not Tweedy2) "electro" is exaggerated, it's just keyboards stuff 3) I don't think they did that for revealing the emptiness of arrangements, they said in an interview that they had bought new instruments and were just happy using it4) The arrangements of Summerteeth are anything but empty, since music is something that creates emotion and landscapes that resonate deeper in us than any kind of lyrics (and actually Tweedy's lyrics also mean to suggest sensations more than anything else) I never said that, actually no one ever said that. Fuck the original poster for his ability to not be able to read a thread and start this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Fuck the original poster for his ability to not be able to read a thread and start this.Calm down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.