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QUOTE (naturalsciences101 @ May 26 2009, 07:52 PM) I'm not the type of guy who will hate music just because it's popular. Nowadays, it's a specific type of music which constantly rises to popularity...and, it's that specific type of music that I absolutely detest. Dig? So, the net result is that I hate the majority of popular music. A few years back, the band Wolfmother rose to prominence. I like their debut effort. Nice meshing of an early-70's Hard Rock sound with some accessible Garage Rock songwriting. Some folks that I know who actually do care for that brand of retro-styled Hard Rock didn't like the Motherwolf album. And, the reason for that was because of the band's worldwide popularity. That's kinda silly, no? But, I share their frustration, because a large share of very deserving bands and albums, which are quite similiar in musical direction and quality to the Motherwolf outing have been completely overlooked by the masses. Sure, these albums that I speak of do rather well in small markets, and have their cult followings...but never enjoy the mass appeal that Wolfmother did. One such recording is Witchcraft's The Alchemist. Amazingly accessible and catchy retro songwriting abounds all over the place on this one. A really solid and significant outing from this Swedish organization who built up to this level of craft with the trial-and-error experimentation of their first two offerings. A little Proggy, a little Doomy, but more than a little listenable, Witchcraft's The Alchemist kicks arse. I have no doubt that if this recording was given the same level of media and record company support, that it would have blown up as big as the Wolfmother stuff. But, it was mishandled, and now, only a fraction of the people know about it. If you like music somewhere in the realm of Wolfmother and The White Stripes, but just a tad darker and proggier, then the last Witchcraft joint is for you, friend. I as well own the Alchemist and think its a great album. but ive seen the tag " doom metal" thrown out when talking about them. I hear a very 70s sabbath/zep hybrid. Nothing really Doomy about it IMO. ..agreed?..or am i missing something?

just a great movie. I like when candy tells martin that he " plays with his balls a lot"..." you do more ball handling than Larry Bird"..

I read that there was talk of a " The Warriors" remake. you just cant top some originals and they should be left the f#ck alone.

Wasnt Black Metal a legitamite metal scene though?..when Venom came out, followed by all those bands that were burning down churches, it was called Black Metal...but i agree that in the last 20 years , the different sub genres got way out of control. everyone had to stick a lable on there music.

Lamb Of God just played around these parts last weekend. and the reviwer in one of the local papers stated that they were like the new Pantera.... ...

QUOTE (naturalsciences101 @ May 15 2009, 12:09 PM) I don't think what I'm saying here is opinion at all. Or, the fact that the media latched onto the Natalie Halloway case over ALL other similiar cases also happens to be only my opinion too. The analogy is killer. I don't see Mastodon as has having ANY crossover appeal. That's why you've received such a reaction from me. That the reason why I'm so astounded over their popularity. Mastodon are an excellent, excellent band with, I think, absolutely no mainstream-crossover appeal at all. That's why I can't see why a person who REALLY liks something like Crack The Skye would differentiate between that awesomely solid effort and what Intronaut or Baroness has recently done. If ya like one, it SHOULD mean that you would like this particular genre of music as a WHOLE, and it should follow that you would look into these other titles and like them as well. That's what's called 'logic'. Mastodon doesn't sound like, nor will they ever be a mainstream-crossover band. There is nothing POP in their sound at all. Not a shred. I think the Metal scene is just looking for a band to " fly the flag" so to speak. Lamb Of God is another band that all of a sudden is being noticed. they were nominated for a grammy this year and shit. but 5 years ago , no one knew who they were. this type of shit always happens. the media latches on to a band and try and make them " cool" , even though the real Metal fans know the deal.

QUOTE (naturalsciences101 @ May 11 2009, 11:23 AM) QUOTE (Mandalorian Hunter @ May 11 2009, 10:22 AM) Personally, I did like the other recommendations. My only problem is I believe there is so much wonderful music out there that limiting yourself to one sub-genre is, well, limiting. Alot of the stuff you recommended sounded the same and in that case I'm more likely to gravitate towards the first band I discovered from that genre; Mastodon. If you, honestly, find that you DO like these other offerings in this small sub-genre, than my above diatribe doesn't pertain to you. Only you can know the truth of that. If a band's popularity has no bearing on your purchases and your likes, then this applies to the others, not you. But, don't make like those others don't exist. Because there all around you as soon as you walk out of the house every morning. Followers. Those that have to know what the mob is wearing, listening to, where they're vacationing, etc. I certainly admit to being a follower at certain intervals. I definitely bought into to some really ridiculous fads when I was a teen. That's for sure. That's why I'm so confident in what I'm saying here. I know the reach and implications of the 'Bandwagon Effect'. And, when I see a group like Mastodon garner so much mainstream support, whilst their musical brethren can't fill a small club, it irks me. Simple proposition. Fact of the matter is that if one truly likes Mastodon, they would also, naturally, gravitate towards other like-minded music. If they don't, then you know that they never really liked this type of music to begin with, but were only mimicking what the group was doing. Fair enough? Make sense? And, believe me, the only similarity you're hearing amongst these bands that I posted is what you'd normally hear across any one specific genre, be it Thrash, or Ska, or Neo-Prog or Country. The more you listen to any one specific band, the more it becomes individual to you. Those titles I listed are on the same level as 'Crack The Skye' or I wouldn't have pushed them. And, also, if you've seen any of the entries I've posted in 'What are you listening to now?' you'd know that I'm certainly not limited to this one, small, sub-genre. I listen to tons of different stuff. So, if you do really like some of these titles I listed, then pick one or two up. How about The Ocean's Precambrian or maybe Giant Squid's Metridium Fields? Some of this stuff is outside the mainstream, so you won't find them at Best Buy. Although, I did find the Baroness title right there. And, Gojira has become just as big as Mastodon now, so their probably offered at Best Buy as well. you sound like me 15 years ago....soooo cute! we get it..you are Lester Bangs and you live in your moms basement and wont be bothered with societies rules regarding music and culture. weve all been there dude..relax...have some fun.

QUOTE (Prince Sphinc-Tor @ May 3 2009, 06:49 AM) Guido the killer pimp was great!!!!! " Oh great, i got a trig midterm at 8 o clock, and im being chased by Guido the killer pimp"..

QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ May 3 2009, 09:38 PM) Although it is sort of funny...Gene has an underbite like my Shih Tzu in that shot. My dog makes that same face, sans blood. http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs009.snc1/2877_1022675780369_1629469039_70794_3851568_n.jpg niiiice little pooch.. i gotta tell yah man, these reviews you do are very cool and entertaining i was horrified when i saw KISS back in like 1980..i love everything up to and including Creatures

TV Guide was always one of the most entertaining mags to browse through gotta love the cheers and jeers

QUOTE (naturalsciences101 @ Apr 25 2009, 11:14 PM) Everyone always spoke about how attractive Bea was...She was alright.

QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ Apr 18 2009, 04:31 AM) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezkx07HYylo&NR=1 Magic (1978) Ask anyone who grew up in the 70s/80s and saw this trailer on TV... it scared the pants off all of us, and actually had to be pulled from the networks. Toys which "come to life" almost always scare me and - in my younger years - I thought that was the case here. It's not. The dummy isn't alive and committing the murders, of course; it's the schizophrenic ventriloquist. Creepy movie about a nervous ventriloquist (Anthony Hopkins), the beautiful ex-classmate he re-connects with (Ann-Margret), a couple murders, and a love affair that's doomed (because one of the lovers is married and the other insane). Good flick! there is nothing more frightening than a schizophrenic ventriloquist

Hmmmm...im on the fence about this. on a personal level, its cool for her to get the 15 minutes of fame and cash in. but from a music fan perspective, i cant stand this "overnight sensation" stuff...i saw she already had over 300,000 friends on Facebook!...im being cynical , yes, but you can go to any kareoke bar in the world and find people doing great impressions of all the classic stuff, but does it mean they are artistically creative or talanted?.. if you showed this clip to 20 people and then played them " Tom Sawyer" , its a good bet every single one would think she is the more talented...just annoys me.. but good for her...i hope she , perhaps, is a real artist and not a puppet controlled by the business.

Oh wait wait..i got another analogy... its like when people compare Rush with Dream theater....DT is more technichal , but Rush has the better songwriting...somethin like that

Oh my lord...this is such a tough one...why oh why did you start this Lerxt!!..damn you!! Zep was a great kick ass rock band who had all the ingredients in place..guitar god..drum god...singer god..oh wait...SO DOES RUSH!... Zep pretty much stuck with the blues throughout there career and Rush was more experimental..though Zep did mix it up quite often...they just both kick loads of ass...i cant decide Zep is more a six pack and dimebag....Rush is more acid trip ..there..its settled

QUOTE (rushgoober @ Apr 13 2009, 08:38 AM) I know this is going back a few years, but 1999's Outside Providence is a really funny and enjoyable movie IMHO. More people should know about this movie. Very underrated flick..nice coming of age story

Is the dude with the glasses the same guy that was in " Freaks and Geeks"...?..

QUOTE (tick @ Apr 6 2009, 06:24 PM) QUOTE (NeilPeartFan2112 @ Apr 6 2009, 05:34 PM) I'm fairly certain it was what you consider their "good albums" (pre Load) that got them into the Rock Hall in the first place, so I don't really see where you're going with this argument. Their influence on metal is arguably unmatched to this day. Also, Master of Puppets is considered by many to be the greatest metal album of all time. No reason Metallica should not be in the Rock Hall. Oh, and if making crappy albums is what it takes to get into the hall, then Yes should have a one way ticket. They made some really, really shitty albums after Relayer. Your 100% wrong ! Its not there early albums that got them in the hall of fame. That alone would not have done it. At least not this soon. Its all about the pop icon status they delevoped over the past 15 years. They became commercialized metal fashion. They became Mtv darlings. Performing on almost every award show. Also, always sitting front row at Mtv events. Making themselves totally commercial is what got them in. Had they had continued making great albums, but did not whore themselves out for every camera in sight, I'd be willing to bet they are not in this soon. Think about it, they even made a reality style movie. Now a commercial with college basketball coaches. They became another Ozzy Osbourne story. Over exposed till the mainstream found them cool and there brand of metal acceptable. Kiss, Rush, Yes, Kansas, Jethro Tull, Styx, Journey, just to name a few are not in. Why ? Because they did not become cartoon characters, who attention whored there way in. I have to agree with you on this one tick. i was originally thinking it was because of there 80s output, but thinking back, the mainstream HATED thrash back in the day. lets use Slayer as an example. they , as much as Metallica, pretty much invented that style of music. but you will NEVER see them on stage at an award show, wearing desighner suits and shit. Slayer, Celtic Frost, Anthrax, Megedeth( for the most part), Testament.. have NEVER sold out the way ' tallica did, and thats why you wont ever see them anywhere near these events.

I like all these movies this new generation of guys are spot on I just saw Pineapple Express and laughed my ass off...a great stoner film

QUOTE (tick @ Apr 5 2009, 10:37 AM) ticks awesome Bloody Marys... wet the top of your glass with water then dip the rim in a plate of old bay seasoning. This is freakin awesome ! (kind of like putting rock salt on a margherita glass) Fill up you glass half way with ice 2 shots vodka fill most of the way with tomato juice(leave a little room for the other stuff) add 4 or 5 dashs worcheshire sauce add 4 or 5 dashes tabasco sauce add a heaping teaspoon of hot coarse horse radish add a good sprinkle of salt add a good sprinkle of black pepper add a good sprinkle of celery salt add a good squeeze of lemon stir it up nicely stick a nice celery stalk in the glass Enjoy one kickass Bloody Mary ! damn you dont mess around! i look forward to mixing this up

QUOTE (tick @ Apr 4 2009, 03:01 PM) QUOTE (Xanadoood @ Apr 4 2009, 02:34 PM) Bloody Marys are the one drink i have always enjoyed trying out at different bars, restraunts cause of the variety of ways to make em...they always taste different no matter where you go it seems any other fans of the Bloodys?....I like mine spicy with all the works.. I used to drink them all the time back in the day. I make the absolute best Bloody Marys ! When I have more time I will write out the recipe. Stay tuned... Thanks dude! thats exactly what i mean about them...you can really mix it up with the ingredients and experiment

Bloody Marys are the one drink i have always enjoyed trying out at different bars, restraunts cause of the variety of ways to make em...they always taste different no matter where you go it seems any other fans of the Bloodys?....I like mine spicy with all the works..

QUOTE (tick @ Mar 21 2009, 01:58 PM) QUOTE (Xanadoood @ Mar 21 2009, 02:39 PM)Does Kink Kong date woman from Conneticut exclusivley?.. kink ? Oh man i TOTALLY didnt mean to write that but damn...it fits perfect!

Does Kink Kong date woman from Conneticut exclusivley?..