Kalle Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 http://www.blender.com/guide/articles.aspx?ID=2877 Worse than half the Rolling Stone lists? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgsooner Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 http://www.blender.com/guide/articles.aspx?ID=2877 Worse than half the Rolling Stone lists? Since U Been Gone was praised? And wtf at having Astral Weeks on the list Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Since U Been Gone has been listed among the best songs ever on VC. Their description of the phenomenon seems accurate to me. I agree with a couple on the list--Pet Sounds, solo Lennon stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Thanks a lot. That article just ruined my weekend. 5 Most Worthless Magazines 1. Blender2. Rolling Stone3. People4. Highlights5. Oprah's shitty magazine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Since U Been Gone has been listed among the best songs ever on VC. Their description of the phenomenon seems accurate to me. I agree with a couple on the list--Pet Sounds, solo Lennon stuff. That's crazy talk, Mr. Carter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oatmealblizzard Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 While I do agree that, other than the fantastic Plastic Ono Band, Lennon's solo albums are a bit spotty ... I LOVE pretty much every other album/song on that list (I even like Since U Been Gone). Prior to clicking on that link, I hadn't read anything from Blender in a couple of years. But this list is proof positive that Blender is just as awful a magazine as I remember it being. Some things don't change. Yikes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgsooner Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Since U Been Gone has been listed among the best songs ever on VC.Umm, so Kelly Clarkson posts on here then? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 the first five were somewhat fair, the second five were reaching. i'd say Lennon's albums are uneven after Imagine, but when was the last time someone went hyperbolic about Walls and Bridges? What greatest ever lists do these albums appear on? Astral Weeks probably isn't talked about enough compared to holy Pet Sounds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Exile on Mainstreet is not overpraised. Not even worth discussing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco LP #7 Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 this magazine makes money? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 That list seems reasonable to me. Just kidding, it's garbage! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalzunfield Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Exile on Mainstreet is not overpraised. When I was getting into the Rolling Stones (as a 24 year old, it took awhile since they're not so culturally relevant anymore, at least, not in my music circles) the consensus was to check out Exile first and foremost. Like the Blender blurb suggests, the albums that precede Exile are just as solid and the highs are higher highs than on Exile IMO. I do agree, however, that all these lists are trite, mind-numbing crap. But...I do totally agree with their Radiohead assessment too because The Bends is still the only album that doesn't make me change the music ASAP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 "No one fucks with Pet Sounds!" This list is pure shit. It's their snide way to insult some of the greatest in music. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littlebear Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Anyone give me a more perfect vocal performance than the one of Aretha on "Baby, Baby, Baby" - thank you. I've yet to find a contender. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
W(TF) Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Rock critics gazing at their navels........blech. GMAFB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 This is Blender's schtick. They release these lists like once a month where they slaughter a bunch of sacred cows in hopes of stirring the shit and getting people to read it. "Since U Been Gone" is a great song. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JerseyMike Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 The only thing a agree with this on list (besides the Clarkson thing) is OK Computer. I recently spent a lot of time with this record trying my best to enjoy it, but as Blender says, its kind of tuneless. There just aren't a lot songs on the record that stick with me, although I do love "No Surprises". As far as the Stones thing goes, yes the albums that preceded Exile were all great, there is just something about the production (or lack thereof) that makes Exile special and timeless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socbret Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 The only thing a agree with this on list (besides the Clarkson thing) is OK Computer. I recently spent a lot of time with this record trying my best to enjoy it, but as Blender says, its kind of tuneless. There just aren't a lot songs on the record that stick with me, although I do love "No Surprises".Man, that entire album sticks w/ me more than anything else in Radiohead's catalog (besides specific songs, like Knives Out). Blender is full of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marijn Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 The article is about every Radiohead album since OK Computer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Kinda small list isn't it? LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jc4prez Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 I have to say worst list ever. Tom Waits? overrated? huh? Am I missing something here? But last time I checked he is one of the most underappricated artists in rock music. His entire catalog is some of the best music ever put on tape. I can't comment on the Clarkson disc (allow how could something related to American Idol have been going GAGA?) They were spot on about Modern Times its utter shit. Although I highly doubt the folks at Blender understand what actully makes its so fucking bad. To critize Time Out Of Mind and Love & Theft is almost laughable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Groo Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 I was expecting Yankee Hotel Foxtrot and the Soft Bulletin. Shame, that would have been real controversy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_fliz1 Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 There is absolutely no way that Pet Sounds should be on that list. Also, I've never heard anyone actually praise the Kelly Clarkson album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Kelly Clarkson is so last year - Hannah Montana is where it's at now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
So Long Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 and a horrible one at that. I agree with Modern Times, and Since U Been Gone (was praised???) But holy crap, this magazine's got balls for printing this shite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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