When you listen to this what do you think of?

[nabokovfan87]

Hey all,

PSP is about to die, so I went through some MP3's I had that were shorter. Ended up playing this song about 5 times in a row, just emotional I guess.

Tell me, what do you think of when you listen to the following?

http://www.amazon.com/Redline/dp/B001PP400U

Song: Anesthetic
Artist: Redline (now Echocast)

I will upload an mp3 when I get home, but for now, that is all I got.
There might be something on here, but is blocked at work: http://www.myspace.com/echocast

[shunoshi]

Defiitely outside my preferred music genres. I'll just leave my comments at that. ;)

[Blue]

I'm with Shunoshi.

[Vigil80]

Makes me think of Friday nights at the old coffee shop in town, where high school kids would gather and the local band, made up of high school kids, would play.

That band was terrible.

[Handmade.Mercury]

Reminds me of the songs on Rock Band that I don't like playing.

[Bone]

Tell me, what do you think of when you listen to the following?
This reminds of the time I cried myself to sleep because the mall closed early and I really needed to replace my skinny black jeans that got ripped when Todd gave me a wedgie in front of that girl I've been staring at in Chemistry class for the last three months.

[civil]

It reminds me of the time Bone told me he cried himself to sleep because the mall closed early and he really needed to replace his skinny black jeans that got ripped when Todd gave him a wedgie in front of the girl he'd been staring at in Chemistry class for the last three months.















Not really, I didn't listen to it. I just wanted to point out Bone is a Sanctimonious Prick and I love him for it.

[nabokovfan87]

Glad to know the maturity level around here is bordering on 7-9 years old.

Just because YOU don't like it doesn't mean the band is shit. You heard one track, maybe more, and at that you heard what 15 or 30 seconds?

They are one of my favorites, and this isn't one of thier more beaty songs, just laid back and melancholy.

[Siraris]

It sounds like if Creed and Nickelback having sex while Staind is sitting nearby weeping profusely.

[civil]

Listened to it, and it's not my thing but I can't judge. Just remember, when someone makes fun of you for your musical taste there is someone out there that loves both of these songs:

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And that person is me.

[Bone]

Glad to know the maturity level around here is bordering on 7-9 years old.

Just because YOU don't like it doesn't mean the band is shit. You heard one track, maybe more, and at that you heard what 15 or 30 seconds?
Don't be mad, you asked what we think of when we listen to it. I just opened up the mind to see what came out.

[nabokovfan87]

damnit I wish that wasn't blocked so I can see.

Don't be mad, you asked what we think of when we listen to it. I just opened up the mind to see what came out.

Trust me, that is several notches under mad. More like annoyed and disappointed no one took it seriously.

[Siraris]

Why do you say no one took this seriously?

[Bone]

I actually did take it seriously and listened. I even went to Youtube to see if my initial impression was a fluke. What I have to say now will probably bother you more because I will be honest, and not at all snarky.

I find them to be the exact sort of vague, bland, uninspired navel-gazing tripe that I can't listen to for more than 30 seconds without feeling angry for the state of the music industry. As musicians, they are taking no chances at all- I'd rather hear bad musicians taking risks (like what punk music used to be) than decent musicians playing something without any element of surprise, dynamics, or emotional depth.

[Handmade.Mercury]

civil, don't you dare imply Whitney is something to be made fun of! She's one of the greatest voices of the last few decades! :p

[Thanasimos]

I don't have nice things to say at all, so I'll toss them in spoiler tags so you have to choose to be offended by my thoughts!* (Which you did ask for.)

It reminds me of high school negatively, because I associate the naivety required to assign emotional depth to hollow shit like this with high school students and the high school mentality as a whole. Hell, I used to rock shit like this, but I grew up and learned better. In fact, I cleaned out my closet yesterday -- not done since my freshman year of high school -- and ditched twenty black shirts I don't need anymore because I'm not the little brat that wears them, thinks I'm a victim of everything, and listens to this music anymore.

*I dare anybody to bitch about the contents of those spoiler tags.

[Hotcod]

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[nabokovfan87]

I find them to be the exact sort of vague, bland, uninspired navel-gazing tripe that I can't listen to for more than 30 seconds without feeling angry for the state of the music industry. As musicians, they are taking no chances at all- I'd rather hear bad musicians taking risks (like what punk music used to be) than decent musicians playing something without any element of surprise, dynamics, or emotional depth.

What upsets me isn't "the truth" but how god damn big your head is right now. I have met these people, spent one day with them, and my mom spent more, they are 10x the person then some forum asshole who tramples on other people because they like different things.

Like I said, when I get home I will post some mp3s, I will try to find some country shit for you, garth brooks ok or are you more of a randy jackson type?

[Hotcod]

oooo wow you met some musicians! I am one, I know lots and I've met some damn famous ones and let me tell you simply that how good or how sucky some ones music is has nothing to do with if they are good people or not. I'm not making a judgement on the music other than the short clip was uninspiring for me so I didn't follow it up but this kind of stuff bugs me.

I've met awesome people who play in shit bands, I've met the most annoying people in the world who play in good ones, and I've met them the other way around too. Them being nice guys does not have any kind of impact on the validity of Bone's feeling on there music.

[Thanasimos]

What upsets me isn't "the truth" but how god damn big your head is right now. I have met these people, spent one day with them, and my mom spent more, they are 10x the person then some forum asshole who tramples on other people because they like different things.

They can be the nicest people and still be a shitty band. I don't see why he has a big head for telling you exactly what he thinks. Maybe you have the big head for telling him his completely subjective opinion -- how much he likes a band -- is wrong, as though you can know what he really thinks or is supposed to think.

[violent]

When I listen to that, I think I need to listen to better music.

[Scull]

Wow, nabo, he didn't like the song. It seems very few here did. You asked for opinions, you got opinions. No need to fly off the handle just because someone rags on a band you like.

I listened to the clip, it didn't grab me at all. I didn't even bother to go as far as Bone and seek out more of their music. He went the extra mile to confirm his opinion. His opinion which you asked for.

Further, Bone is a musician. He tours and plays and all that stuff. His opinion is actually a well informed one I would venture to say.

Now for my opinion. They are dull. In the time I was writing this missive and being busy with other stuff I listened to two of their songs on MySpace. There was nothing about the music that I found interesting or daring or even relatable to. I've out grown them emotionally probably 18 years ago. Lyrically the song was shallow, musically they were competent, but not bold, and at no point did I find myself engaged in what they presented. If it suits you, then enjoy, and let no man ruin your pursuit of happiness.

[nabokovfan87]

They can be the nicest people and still be a shitty band. I don't see why he has a big head for telling you exactly what he thinks. Maybe you have the big head for telling him his completely subjective opinion -- how much he likes a band -- is wrong, as though you can know what he really thinks or is supposed to think.

I find them to be the exact sort of vague, bland, uninspired navel-gazing tripe that I can't listen to for more than 30 seconds without feeling angry for the state of the music industry. As musicians

That is about them as people, not thier musical ability. Calling them high school shit and decrading them to some sort of assembly for 14-year-olds is degrading to them.

I understand you don't like the music, perfectly fine. The entire point of this was a lyrical thing on what the song is speaking. I couldn't find a lyric sheet, and quite frankly it is easy to listen to something instead of read it.

[violent]

Dude, if online forums were restaurants, you just ordered a truth omelet and you know what? It was made to order so there are no returns. Eat it or get the fuck out. Next time, be sure of what you're ordering.

[Hotcod]

That is about them as people, not thier musical ability. Calling them high school shit and decrading them to some sort of assembly for 14-year-olds is degrading to them.

I understand you don't like the music, perfectly fine. The entire point of this was a lyrical thing on what the song is speaking. I couldn't find a lyric sheet, and quite frankly it is easy to listen to something instead of read it.

No where did bone say that they where, he said that's what the song made him think of. He then explained his views about there music with out directing any personal attacks to the people involved other than criticism of the lack of risk in there music.

So please if you are going to get offended and shirty about a valid comment of some one responding to a question you asked at lest get offended at what they actually said.

[Bone]

That is about them as people, not thier musical ability. Calling them high school shit and decrading them to some sort of assembly for 14-year-olds is degrading to them.
I'm sure they are great people with lots of talent. My opinion wasn't about them as people or their ability. I just didn't like their product, or how it made me feel.

[Spectre-7]

That's it... In my unofficial capacity as no one in particular, I hereby declare this thread a clusterfuck.

*STAMP!*
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[Hawkzombie]

I have to agree with the general consensus. It sounds like every shitty 90s band (and even some of the good ones) that never seemed to understand that similar guitar riffs and breathy singing is really only something Bush ever did well.

[nabokovfan87]

Dude, if online forums were restaurants, you just ordered a truth omelet and you know what? It was made to order so there are no returns. Eat it or get the fuck out. Next time, be sure of what you're ordering.

I didn't ask for some verification of my music selection. The song was about some dude losing something, blah, blah, etc.

I'm sure you get where I was going with that, but fuck it now.

This reply, is a fuck of a lot more respectful...

Defiitely outside my preferred music genres. I'll just leave my comments at that. ;)

....then the shit like this:

It sounds like if Creed and Nickelback having sex while Staind is sitting nearby weeping profusely.

http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/4528/notamusedk.png

There is a right and wrong way to say you don't dig something, particularly when being asked about something compeletely fucking different. Perhaps I should spell out word for word exactly what I mean, maybe then I wont get 15 replies asking "what the fuck" when I post something, that seems to me, to be asking something that is as difficult as adding 2+2.

[Thanasimos]

Wait, wait, I had another thought.

Breaking Benjamin. These guys are Breaking Benjamin, and it's just six years later. But any of these songs could be Breaking Benjamin songs.

[LongStepMantis]

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That pretty much sums it up. I don't hate it, but it's far removed from the type of music I normally listen to.

Just a tip, if you post music around here, prepare for an onslaught. Most of us have different musical tastes, and like movies, music is something that will be soundly trashed if it isn't in our preferences. Don't take it personally. Our general senses of humor are a razor's width from being outright assholes, but it's just how we share our feelings. Especially since most of us are dead inside. Group hug!

[violent]

I didn't ask for some verification of my music selection. The song was about some dude losing something, blah, blah, etc.

I'm sure you get where I was going with that, but fuck it now.

This reply, is a fuck of a lot more respectful...



....then the shit like this:





There is a right and wrong way to say you don't dig something, particularly when being asked about something compeletely fucking different. Perhaps I should spell out word for word exactly what I mean, maybe then I wont get 15 replies asking "what the fuck" when I post something, that seems to me, to be asking something that is as difficult as adding 2+2.

There is one part of those particular comments you are missing. There is an attempted humor there. I'm sure if the band is close to you, you would likely find nothing humorous in said comments. But with that comes 2 things:

1. There are many in here that might genuinely find said comments funny and indirectly to the subject of the thread, it's worth something.

2. The comment you need to worry about is the one that attempts to prove your personal opinion incorrect. That is the a fools action.

Aside from that, try and enjoy your stay. There is a fine line between discussion and argument and I can assure you, one of those is vastly superior in experience to the other.

[roboninja]

Not a fan, just sounded rather uninspired and bland. Then I saw a review that mentioned they are a Christian rock band...mystery solved!

Glad to know the maturity level around here is bordering on 7-9 years old.

Just because YOU don't like it doesn't mean the band is shit. You heard one track, maybe more, and at that you heard what 15 or 30 seconds?

They are one of my favorites, and this isn't one of thier more beaty songs, just laid back and melancholy.


If you do not want opinions, do not ask for them. Sure, some might be a little more tactful like shunoshi, but you cannot expect that. I am pretty sure I like lots of music that would get ripped to shreds here. And you know what? It would not bother me one bit. I certainly would not act all "fuck you" about it. That's having the maturity of a 7-9 year old. People rag on shit because it is funny.

[Vigil80]

roboninja's basically right. I'm not impressed by people who act like dicks all the time, but the title of this thread may as well have been "come in here and make a dick comment."

You have to try to let things roll off your back. For example...

Wait, wait, I had another thought.

Breaking Benjamin. These guys are Breaking Benjamin, and it's just six years later. But any of these songs could be Breaking Benjamin songs.
I like Breaking Benjamin alright. Thanasimos clearly finds them lacking. But you choose your battles, and choosing this one would be even more futile than most others around here, and would make me look like a weenie in the end. Laugh it off, don't turn it into a big deal.

[Siraris]

I like music that some people would call me a pussy for liking, I don't really give a shit, just like civil is secure enough in himself to like Celion Dion and still be able to look at himself in the mirror in the morning.

[Bone]

I like Steely Dan. If you know someone who cares what people think of my tastes, then Rikki, don't lose that number.

[roboninja]

Yep. Speaking of bad music, I am using the radio feature on Grooveshark, and Linchpin by Fear Factory just came on. I see some potential there, but just...no.

[Adam Blue]

I didn't like it. Though, my music tastes are too narrow. I know it and can't change the fact.

[Thanasimos]

Thanasimos clearly finds them lacking.

Slow down there! I find them all right and they stay in my music library -- netting the occasional listen -- even if this is largely won on nostalgia points. I would not say any of these things about the band I compared to them, in part because Breaking Benjamin already fills that niche in my library. Also, that song about the Wizard of Oz is cool because it's about the Wizard of Oz.

[The Continental]

Definitely not my thing Nabokov, but I guess it's cool that you've met Breaking Benjamin?

[Hotcod]

I didn't ask for some verification of my music selection. The song was about some dude losing something, blah, blah, etc.

I'm sure you get where I was going with that, but fuck it now.

This reply, is a fuck of a lot more respectful...



....then the shit like this:





There is a right and wrong way to say you don't dig something, particularly when being asked about something compeletely fucking different. Perhaps I should spell out word for word exactly what I mean, maybe then I wont get 15 replies asking "what the fuck" when I post something, that seems to me, to be asking something that is as difficult as adding 2+2.

LMAO holy crap you can't take a joke can you? But on a serious note what is all this about respect? no one has posting saying "the people in this band are idiot and bad people" all we've done is said, in different and humours ways "we don't like this". Books films games music political view's all get trashed here all the time, we all understand that most of it is subjective and that there's no accounting for taste but when we are posting in a thread that is asking for our views you will get them.

I just don't see why anyone should censor there views of this music just because you have a huge man crush on the guys in this band and got all soppy and emo over a bland song that belongs to a bland movement of music. Should we be sensitive to your subjective taste in music? when you are so one so lazy you can't even post a subject like this in the right section?

There's a few people in this thread who are musicians, my self included. I have a band currently. I get up on stage and I play and sing song's that I've wrote... and you know what? I get less upset by some one trashing my work than you seem to be getting over this thread. You can take that how ever you want but you really should take it as a indictment of the way you've handled your self in this thread. No music you like can come at all close to the feelings people have about music they've created and if the people who could have a legitimate reason to be upset by this kind of (mild) ribbing of music are telling you that you are over reacting you are best listening to them.

[Expugnare]

What I thought was why did I pause my good music to listen to this?

But seriously, musical tastes are very subjective and to create a thread asking for opinions about one song is just inviting criticism and this is the internet, people are going to assholes for fun. Accept that and enjoy them despite what other people think. I like weird electronic music that a lot of people, even the ones who like electronic music in the first place, can't stand such as gabber. If you like the music, you really shouldn't care what other people say about it.

[DarkDay]

It sounds like if Creed and Nickelback having sex while Staind is sitting nearby weeping profusely.


lol, this, I would like to add theory of a nickleback with the flu, no..the avian bird flue..where theres no chicken noodle soup or ginger ale to cure it...that.

[Hotcod]

oh and just to make a point

http://www.myspace.com/alloutofluckmusic

my band did some demos the other day we've just put up. You won't like it (it's good music :P) and oddly I won't get all emo and offended when you tell me I'm a talentless hack, if that's what you feel like saying. So long as you stick to talking about the music I really don't care. If you don't like it you don't like it and shockingly that is not tied in to my self esteem. If you get worked up like this over a band you are not even in I'd hate to see what happens if you ever tried to make music.

[CES]

oh and just to make a point

http://www.myspace.com/alloutofluckmusic

my band did some demos the other day we've just put up. You won't like it (it's good music :P) and oddly I won't get all emo and offended when you tell me I'm a talentless hack, if that's what you feel like saying. So long as you stick to talking about the music I really don't care. If you don't like it you don't like it and shockingly that is not tied in to my self esteem. If you get worked up like this over a band you are not even in I'd hate to see what happens if you ever tried to make music.

Since it beats digging up previous threads....

Pop-Punk isn't my thing so I'm not sure how unbiased this will be but whoever did the mix on Silver Bullets botched it. The guitars lack the crunch I expect from punk songs and the multi-track section of the vocals could do with a tweak (they sound a little flat to me).

<3 RPG though is quite amusing and definately in the vein of Blink-182.

[Mr. Murphy]

I didn't like it. But then, I've been listening to the Tetsuo: The Bullet Man OST on repeat for days, so that should tell you something about where my musical tastes lie.

Hell, my band is called The Fuckening. If you can't laugh at the music you like, you need to relax and have more fun in life.

[muddi900]

That wasn't very good. According to Amazon, it came out on January 1, 2000(the new Millennium and shit), which was a ripe time for shitty post-grunge/nu-metal.

PopPunk is as idiotic as punk but without the balls.

And electronic music is not music. Its noise produced by some jackass with laptop for e-fiends. Of course, that laptop is a Macbook.

I was only serious with the first paragraph. Fuck nu-metal, man, fuck that shit

[Hotcod]

Since it beats digging up previous threads....

Pop-Punk isn't my thing so I'm not sure how unbiased this will be but whoever did the mix on Silver Bullets botched it. The guitars lack the crunch I expect from punk songs and the multi-track section of the vocals could do with a tweak (they sound a little flat to me).

<3 RPG though is quite amusing and definately in the vein of Blink-182.

Ya, there only demos done for £40 in 4/5 hours. So while there's some big problems with the mixing and stuff like the bass sound it's a lot better quality then I had expected to get out of it.


PopPunk is as idiotic as punk but without the balls.

OMG WHERE IS YOUR RESPECT MY BAND IS FULL OF NICE AEESOME PEOPLE THAT I MET ONCE! THIS IS DEEGRRRRRRADING TO THEM IN SOME WAY THAT I CAN't REally Work out...

[Squidbot]

Give me your opions please.

YOUR OPINIONS ARE WRONG AND YOU ARE ALL FORUM TROLLS!11!!!!

I'm sure they are all lovely people, but their music makes me want to pull my ears off.

[carnage11]

It sounds like if Creed and Nickelback having sex while Staind is sitting nearby weeping profusely.
When I read this, I closed the thread and brushed it off.

Wait, wait, I had another thought.

Breaking Benjamin. These guys are Breaking Benjamin, and it's just six years later. But any of these songs could be Breaking Benjamin songs.

Definitely not my thing Nabokov, but I guess it's cool that you've met Breaking Benjamin?
Then I felt bad so I came back and read this and thought, wait...I like Breaking Benjamin. So I gave it a listen.

My opinionated conclusion:

The music sucked. Comparing it to Breaking Benjamin is a disgrace. Comparing it to Creed and Nickelback having dirty make up sex after Creed found out Nickelback had sex with his best friend but he still loves her so lets get drunk and bang.....is a disgrace. I'm a little ticked off. My time has been wasted. At the very least this thread was fairly humorous to read through. Still a little upset at the lost time though....

[civil]

So long as you stick to talking about the music I really don't care.

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[Clark]

Give me your opions please.

YOUR OPINIONS ARE WRONG AND YOU ARE ALL FORUM TROLLS!11!!!!

I'm sure they are all lovely people, but their music makes me want to pull my ears off.

I've always noticed your posts Squid, but for some reason I feel as if you have been channeling my inner voice of late.

[Hotcod]

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I <3 you... I admit I forgot to plum colour that little tit bit :)

[Squidbot]

I've always noticed your posts Squid, but for some reason I feel as if you have been channeling my inner voice of late.

Yeah, well, you know, that's just like, uh, your opinion, man.
{/lebowski}

[civil]

I <3 you... I admit I forgot to plum colour that little tit bit :)
You can teabag me all you want, Hotcod.

[Karmakin]

Two things to say.

First about the thread: WHAT THE FUCK DID YOU THINK WOULD HAPPEN?!!? Nabokov, you're not a newbie to this place. You should know what happens when people give you their opinion. They give you their opinion, and often with bucketloads of snark. That's what CoG is. What did you think would happen?

Second, about the music. Holy shit is it boring to me. It's like Zzzzzzzzzzz *snore* Zzzzzzzz. I don't mind quieter songs, but I like songs with vocal and instrumental depth. There's just nothing there. I went through a phase where I listened to stuff like Mono, which is kinda similar but...it just doesn't do it for me. But again, it's the exact opposite of the stuff I like.

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That's my favorite song right now as a point of reference.

Edit:That's a lie. I could link to my favorite song right now, the ear worm that's always in my head, but any video I could find would be pretty NSFW. (Look up the OP theme from Highschool Of The Dead)

[MagGnome]

It sounds like if Creed and Nickelback having sex while Staind is sitting nearby weeping profusely.

That is the most disturbing thing I've read today, and I subscribe to Civil's Twitter feed.

Edit - As for the OP, the song sucked. Satisfied?

Oh, and I sang along with the Whitney song. Thanks Civil! :D

[Karmakin]

That is the most disturbing thing I've read today, and I subscribe to Civil's Twitter feed.

Civil has a Twitter feed...

And he uses it? Oh dear....

[MagGnome]

If you do not want opinions, do not ask for them. Sure, some might be a little more tactful like shunoshi, but you cannot expect that. I am pretty sure I like lots of music that would get ripped to shreds here. And you know what? It would not bother me one bit. I certainly would not act all "fuck you" about it. That's having the maturity of a 7-9 year old. People rag on shit because it is funny.

Exactly this. I, for one, declared with pride my love for Lady Gaga on this site a couple of months ago. I expected a wave of derision and I was not disappointed. Still, I didn't lose my cool and freak out on everyone who doesn't agree with me that Lady Gaga is the shit, despite how wrong those people are. ;)


Civil has a Twitter feed...

And he uses it? Oh dear....

It's mostly tips on giving good head and which parks are the best places to troll for sex after dark. You're not missing much.

I think I just fulfilled at least two slices of Civil's pie chart.

[LordDon]

Nabokov, you hate everything I like and like everything I hate.

[muddi900]

That is the most disturbing thing I've read today, and I subscribe to Civil's Twitter feed.


Civil's on twitter? Did he hire a "Social Networking trainer" or something for it?

[civil]

Civil's on twitter? Did he hire a "Social Networking trainer" or something for it?
I read, "Social Networking for Dummies" and it's helped me gain 1.49% more friends.

I haven't used my Twitter account in at least a year, but I've been thinking of starting it up again. I killed my Facebook account because it actually increased my hatred of humanity. Incredible!

[MagGnome]

I don't actually follow Civil on Twitter, just so we are all clear.

I did follow him on Facebook, but he nuked his account. Thus ended the last shred of rational thought and wit on Facebook.

[LordDon]

I did follow him on Facebook, but he nuked his account. Thus ended the last shred of rational thought and wit on Facebook.

Goddamn you Jacob. ;)

[MagGnome]

What? You told me you were leaving Facebook, yet somehow I still see you posting. That doesn't sound very rational to me. ;)

[AntonThaGreat]

Why listen to depressing music? It just makes you even more depressed. Whiny emo crap.

[Expugnare]

Why listen to depressing music? It just makes you even more depressed. Whiny emo crap.

You are wrong. I can prove it.

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[MagGnome]

Johnny Cash was a wonderful man. I love that song.

[Libuke]

The song didn't grab me at all either (and I like listening to creed). I don't know I have a wide range of music I listen to and enjoy from Lady Gaga, to Eminem (I like his new album so sue me), as well as stuff going back to high school (I heart you grunge) and tons of shit in between, but this song did not grab me.

[evilgoodwin]

Depressing music is just fine, as long as it isn't whiny wuss-rock.

[DylonCorp]

Johnny Cash was a wonderful man. I love that song.

Some 20 year old turkey told me Johnny Cash was overrated on Thursday. You think THIS thread showed some emotion, that poor boy never saw the truck comin'.

When I want a sad song, I usually go for Reel Big Fish. The lyrics talk about nothing but pain, but with a drop beat and a good brass section you'll be back on your feet by the end.

[MagGnome]

I'll have to look up that song.

[Hawkzombie]

I can't get through Hurt (Cash's version) without crying. It gets me every goddamn time.

[diablopath]

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[civil]

diablopath, don't be an asshole.

Go for the conflicting feelings, it's much more fun to fuck with people that way:

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[Voodoo]

Hey all,

PSP is about to die, so I went through some MP3's I had that were shorter. Ended up playing this song about 5 times in a row, just emotional I guess.

Tell me, what do you think of when you listen to the following?

http://www.amazon.com/Redline/dp/B001PP400U

Song: Anesthetic
Artist: Redline (now Echocast)

I will upload an mp3 when I get home, but for now, that is all I got.
There might be something on here, but is blocked at work: http://www.myspace.com/echocast
First thing that came to mind?

http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/8023/81750308.jpg

[Sl1pstream]

What upsets me isn't "the truth" but how god damn big your head is right now. I have met these people, spent one day with them, and my mom spent more, they are 10x the person then some forum asshole who tramples on other people because they like different things.

Like I said, when I get home I will post some mp3s, I will try to find some country shit for you, garth brooks ok or are you more of a randy jackson type?

So...I get to hang out with a shitty band that's nice to me so they're the bestest band ever. Now I'll just go and insult some people I don't even know!

I didn't like the music either. I doubt that I'll respond like you do because people don't like the music I like though. Then again, I only listen to good music.

[civil]

So this is what this thread has devolved to?

I find the asshole responses to nabokov as annoying as his reply, except at least his was done as a reaction, not for the sake of being a faux elitist prick.

[Lance Uppercut]

ITT: Someone who can't take a joke, and just kept running with it.

[Sl1pstream]

I didn't get to the second page at that point. It just seemed interesting to me that he got upset because he thought people were personally attacking the band members and decided that, in response to that, he should start personally attacking people in this thread.

Pretty much any form of art is subjective, music too. That and it's a Christian band, they're pretty much stuck in their own little niche. It's not like they can really sing about that many different things when they're required to praise the lord (or at least throw in some small reference) in every song that they make.

[Squidbot]

So this is what this thread has devolved to?

I find the asshole responses to nabokov as annoying as his reply, except at least his was done as a reaction, not for the sake of being a faux elitist prick.

Agreed. This thread should just be left to drop down the pages. No need to continue to pound on him, and he has left the thread a while ago it seems.
Let it go now.

[MagGnome]

I actually like some Christian bands, especially Jars of Clay.

[ShivaX]

I actually like some Christian bands, especially Jars of Clay.

Flyleaf isn't bad either.

[Wasson_]

um...it sounds like a creed song...

which is bad.

but it comes with a free frogurt!

[civil]

As a Christian, I can't stand 99.99% of Christian music. In fact, I enjoy mocking most Christian music no end. But in this world there are Darn, Damn and Shit Christians and I consider myself a Fuck.

Hymns, on the other hand, are righteous stuff. Or a full on gospel choir - honestly, preferably African American.

[Sl1pstream]

As a Christian, I can't think of a single Christian band I even remotely enjoy. In fact, I enjoy mocking Christian music no end. But in this world there are Darn, Damn and Shit Christians and I consider myself a Fuck.

Hymns, on the other hand, are righteous stuff. Or a full on gospel choir - honestly, preferably African American.

Gospel can be amazing. This stuff, not so much. One of the reviews mentions "Radium" as the best song on the album. I hate that song with a passion. There's just something not right about it. I wouldn't say that it sounds like Creed, like Wasson_ did. It's more of a mix between Creed and Nickelback.

Wait, does The Mountain Goats count as a Christian band? If so, I do like a Christian band.

[evilgoodwin]

In the 70s, people claimed that heavy metal was the Devil's music. But when you think about it, what do you think you're going to hear when you get to Hell?

Remember, it's Hell. You're not going to be tortured for eternity to Slayer and Judas Priest. You're going to spend forever with a Creed/Nickelback soundtrack as you're raped by demons. That's why I bring up MY Hypothesis: Christian rock is actually the Devil's music. Because that's what you'll hear in Hell, the music you hate the most.

Edit: I love that you posted mere seconds before me and brought up the same terrible bands :D

[ShivaX]

As a Christian, I can't think of a single Christian band I even remotely enjoy. In fact, I enjoy mocking Christian music no end. But in this world there are Darn, Damn and Shit Christians and I consider myself a Fuck.

Hymns, on the other hand, are righteous stuff. Or a full on gospel choir - honestly, preferably African American.

Depends on what you consider a "Christian" band.

Theres this:
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and theres this:
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[civil]

Bah, I can't listen to stuff at work. But as someone "in the community", so to speak, I can think of only a handful of bands that identify themselves as Christian that I can tolerate (some, like Pedro the Lion, I enjoy). Still, you did point out that my sweeping generalization was too broad. So I'll amend that to say that 99.99% of Christian music I can't stand. Too wimpy, too timid, too afraid to engage in the world. Too focused on God, frankly.

Some friends of mine were in the documentary Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music? (http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,1154498,00.html) which I would recommend as an interesting insight into that world.


EDIT: I will say that Jars of Clay makes me want to cut off my ears with a rusty spoon.

[carnage11]

I like Flyleaf. I also like Chevelle. They don't recognize themselves as a Christian band, but I believe they started out as one.


Another Christian band that I like is called :

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[ShivaX]

Bah, I can't listen to stuff at work. But as someone "in the community", so to speak, I can think of only a handful of bands that identify themselves as Christian that I can tolerate (some, like Pedro the Lion, I enjoy). Still, you did point out that my sweeping generalization was too broad. So I'll amend that to say that 98.1% of Christian music I can't stand. Too wimpy, too timid, too afraid to engage in the world. Too focused on God, frankly.

Some friends of mine were in the documentary Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music? (http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,1154498,00.html) which I would recommend as an interesting insight into that world.

Oh I'm with you there. Most of it is pretty crappy.

Occassionally you'll get a musician who happens to be a Christian and it works out. Then again their songs also tend not to be something you'd get away with in most churches. Easier to go with generic "praise Jesus" songs.

[civil]

Occassionally you'll get a musician who happens to be a Christian and it works out.
Frankly, I think this is the key. I consider myself an artist who happens to be Christian. I would never identify myself as a Christian artist. The world has too many paintings of Jesus holding a lamb as it is.

My ex-wife used to struggle with this. She's also a filmmaker and she had nudity in some of her films (mostly her own body). When she tried to get funding for some projects, Christians would ask her what she was doing to promote the faith (nothing) and why she had nudity in her films (it was part of the story). She never saw a penny from them, AFAIK. The whole idea that because you're a Christian it means you should only make art to spread the word is ludicrous, infuriating even.


EDIT:

I like Flyleaf. I also like Chevelle. They don't recognize themselves as a Christian band, but I believe they started out as one.


Another Christian band that I like is called :
I'll be frank, I've never heard of Flyleaf or Blindside, but I gave up on Christian music a decade ago and have never bothered to look back, except for the occasional quirky band (Danielson Famile, for example). But again, I like them before knowing their religious direction. And carnage, that screen grab makes me think I wouldn't like that band, secular or no. No offense, it just looks like phony angst.

[Wasson_]

having spent plenty an sunday morning's hour within the walls of a catholic church, I must say hymns have a special place in my heart.

singing is a big part of going to mass, I always enjoyed it and still do when I rarely attend...
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this is a neat version of this hymn. I'm used to hearing it sung "en-mass" by parishioners. such is the best way to hear it.

[AversionFX]

Wait, wait, I had another thought.

Breaking Benjamin. These guys are Breaking Benjamin, and it's just six years later. But any of these songs could be Breaking Benjamin songs.

Dude, no way. Breaking Benjamin's "Dear Agony" album is actually really good.

What nabokov linked was generic, uninspired trash. Someone needs to spend time in prison for encouraging that guy to get on a microphone.

[MagGnome]

EDIT: I will say that Jars of Clay makes me want to cut off my ears with a rusty spoon.

Bah, you suck.

Seriously though, I started listening to them when I was a kid. I don't listen to them very often anymore, but when I do I remember the "good ol' days". My love for them is as much nostalgia as anything else.


I really like Trevor Hall's music. Some of it certainly has a religious/spiritual focus, including this song:

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[Spectre-7]

In the 70s, people claimed that heavy metal was the Devil's music. But when you think about it, what do you think you're going to hear when you get to Hell?

Probably Kenny G.

[civil]

Sweet Jeebus, I have to revise my earlier statements. I don't hate 98.1% of Christian music, I hate 99.99% of it.

No offense lads, but every video posted on this page sucks donkey balls, to these ears at least. Just like most Christian rock, they still think what was generic ten years ago is hip now. I'd rather hear my next door neighbors engage in nappy sex for three hours than five minutes of the stuff presented here (and they're in their 50s).

I'll stick to secular and hymns, with the .01% that passes through tiding me over until the Rapture. Such as the Danielson Famile:

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[MagGnome]

I'm afraid to ask Civil what he thought of the Trevor Hall song I posted. He's definitely not a "Christian rocker", although many of his songs have a spiritual angle to them. I guess he's more of a hippie than anything, and quite a bit of his music has a sort of Reggae sound to it as well.

[civil]

i'm afraid to ask civil what he thought of the trevor hall song i posted. He's definitely not a "christian rocker", although many of his songs have a spiritual angle to them. I guess he's more of a hippie than anything, and quite a bit of his music has a sort of reggae sound to it as well.
. . .

no offense lads, but every video posted on this page sucks donkey balls, to these ears at least.

[MagGnome]

Well there is certainly no accounting for taste.

[civil]

Which is why I still love you.

[Spectre-7]

um...it sounds like a creed song...

which is bad.

but it comes with a free frogurt!

Fuck yeah! That's my favorite flavor!

[LongStepMantis]

Fuck yeah! That's my favorite flavor!

The frogurt is also cursed.

[nabokovfan87]

I actually like some Christian bands, especially Jars of Clay.

not to say that being a relgious band is bad, but a LOT of "christian" bands are labelled by one song that is about or mentions god.

Some good cristian bands would be skillet and TFK, some mislabeled as christian bands would be 12 stones and lifehouse. In this case they are not a christian band, and I doubt they know where church is.

[nabokovfan87]

Here is the MP3 of the intial song along with one from thier other cd's that I enjoy.

Skip to the end for one of their bonus tracks that is very, very cool. Starts at 11:40.

OP: http://www.mediafire.com/?jdtz81x1g3l1ln3 (from cd in 1998)

New: http://www.mediafire.com/?717opq77chsl511 (from cd in 2001)

They released two new ones under the name echocast, one in 2002 and one in 2007.

[violent]

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[Expugnare]

The only religious artist I can think of the top of my head that I like is Matisyahu and he an orthodox Jew. His music is far more spiritual rather than outright praise god stuff that tends to come from Christian rock. I just have never understood why an artist would feel the need to shoehorn themselves into a very narrow genre and style. I guess it is just an easy audience to go after, but they can be Christian and rock without only making Christian rock.

[MagGnome]

Trevor Hall and Matisyahu have performed together before. Good stuff!

[Hawkzombie]

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Know what, Trent?

I Care.

[Vigil80]

Every time I see this thread title, I think about how much I wish I had some really good tracks to fall asleep to - or even videos. Some high quality recordings of rain, the ocean, etcetera would be great.

[Hawkzombie]

The frogurt is also cursed.

But it comes with your choice of toppings!

[evilgoodwin]

But it comes with your choice of toppings!

The toppings contain potassium benzoate.

[Hawkzombie]

The toppings contain potassium benzoate.

*blank stare*

[Wasson_]

...That's bad.

[violent]

Can I go now?

[Siraris]

It's incredible how this thread went from expressing distaste about nabokov's song, to having people espouse their love of Christian hymns and gospels.

God can be found in even the ugliest of places!

[Sl1pstream]

It's incredible how this thread went from expressing distaste about nabokov's song, to having people espouse their love of Christian hymns and gospels.

God can be found in even the ugliest of places!

HAHA GOD ISNT REAL!!!!

....like Peter Molyneux.

[nabokovfan87]

Every time I see this thread title, I think about how much I wish I had some really good tracks to fall asleep to - or even videos. Some high quality recordings of rain, the ocean, etcetera would be great.

PM Me and I can oblige

[Siraris]

Every time I see this thread title, I think about how much I wish I had some really good tracks to fall asleep to - or even videos. Some high quality recordings of rain, the ocean, etcetera would be great.

http://www.rainymood.com/

Thank me later.

[Lance Uppercut]

http://www.rainymood.com/

Thank me later.

When the website recommended I pair it up with some music, I did so with this:

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[muddi900]

Why the hell no?

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[Xerxes]

Did someone say Christian music....:D

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<snickers>