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 Post subject: Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 10:33 am 
This isn't an album review, but a live review that is so awesomely bad it has to be posted. http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/riffs-music/2011/f eb/21/concert-review-eisley/ |
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 11:05 am
That's (the bad grammar) supposed to be the Editor's job to fix, but it looks like that section is lax in the editing department, less of a priority. The writer seemed to have some good perspective on the live show, and what songs worked and the band dynamic, even if he description of the material seemed a little too hellbent and bringing up Texas one way or another. About The Washington Times Communities The Washington Times Communities are an Uncommon Place where some of today's liveliest voices have joined together to share their common interests. From politics to entertainment, sports to public policy and today’s lifestyles encompassing family, food and health, The Washington Times Communities are filled with content from independent writers offering a fresh perspective on the very things you care about. The Communities are written with the reader in mind – and you are warmly invited to join in on the conversation happening right now. Make a comment, or join us by contacting Jacquie Kubin (jkubin@washingtontimes.com) with your ideas for a new Washington Times Communities' column. The Washington Times Communities – An Uncommon Place to Share Your Common Interests I've gotten hosed by an Editor who didn't really edit so much as cut for length and overlooked slight errors that MORTIFIED me when I saw them. _________________ yup, that's my name. FOR YOUR RATING PLEASURE: 4 LIKE Buttons, 1 NEUTRAL, 1 VEXED, 5 DISLIKE buttons. LC > FB           
 = personal fave  = Eisley fans should dig it
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 11:18 am
yeah, i didn't think it was that bad of a review. looking at the pic of the writer, he's young; age doesn't necessarily excuse bad writing, but it does explain a vigor and a more awkward style. i find the comment that "eisley fan" wrote to be more offensive, though. _________________ "Die Sonne scheint noch" -- Sophie Scholl <3 <3 <3 |
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Joined: 22 Jun 2004 | Posts: 535 | Location: texas is the reason
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 11:29 am
mister_joseph wrote: i find the comment that "eisley fan" wrote to be more offensive, though. They're right. ...It wasn't me...
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Joined: 12 Sep 2005 | Posts: 1182 | Location: Houston
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 11:46 am
okay, i just gotta say this.... It's easy for fans to be defensive/critical of press and the people who write about the music they love. But as a long-time music journalist/writer-type, I can speak with pretty good authority and say that little digs like that can be detrimental to the band in question. If fans act like jerk to people who write positive reviews and positive pieces--it can and will become ingrained in that person's mind. If I think a band's fan base is a bunch of jerks, I will think twice about giving them any coverage. I am not alone in this sentiment, either; music journalists have to take a lot of crap, and are oft under-appreciated. loved for the things they love, hated for the things they dislike. So if you see that people who follow a certain band are going to be a jerk to you...why waste your time with potential negative feedback? My advice: if you see something like that, keep it to yourself, accept the positive review, and if you feel you must say something--do it in private, shall you? sorry if i sound crabby...this is sort of a sensitive topic for me.... PS: this is not aimed at anyone here. i'm just sayin', ya know? _________________ "Die Sonne scheint noch" -- Sophie Scholl <3 <3 <3 |
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Joined: 22 Jun 2004 | Posts: 535 | Location: texas is the reason
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 1:19 pm
Confession: I write too (for http://www.playbackstl.com *) , but only sporadically, and only about things I like, or music by my friends, which I like enough to be legitimately positive about. So you aren't the only one who's a teeny bit defensive Mr. Joseph
*Me Moonlighting as a Music Journalist: written as Wilie E. Smith as Wil E. Smith as Willie Smith Jr. _________________ yup, that's my name. FOR YOUR RATING PLEASURE: 4 LIKE Buttons, 1 NEUTRAL, 1 VEXED, 5 DISLIKE buttons. LC > FB
= personal fave = Eisley fans should dig it
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Joined: 09 Apr 2008 | Posts: 9641 | Location: Greater St. Louis Area
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 11:06 am
Good review. http://rvamag.com/articles/full/10609/daily-record-eisley _________________ cynlovescandy wrote: kulvir wrote: I bet R. Kelly approves of peeing in the shower. The world is R. Kelly's shower. It's a golden world. Nowhere Man wrote: mr pine wrote: is there a difference between dubstep and techno?
you know besides the name? techno: uhnd chik uhnd chik uhnd chik uhnd chik dubstep: BOOM Chik.. Boom Boom Boom Chik.. PEOOOWWwwww BOOM BOWowoWOWoWOWow zipzipzipzipzipwoowooowoow EEEEEeeeeeerrr BOOM BOOM BOOM Splat! |
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Joined: 02 Mar 2006 | Posts: 2522 | Location: Kansas
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 11:49 am
The_Paronomasial_Mattoid wrote: That is a great review! Thanks for sharing. I really like this line: "They write enchanting music that makes you feel like you're living a perpetual daydream." A lovely way to describe them. |
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Joined: 13 Mar 2005 | Posts: 47 | Location: Illinois
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 1:19 pm
Thanks for sharing! I found myself with the same feelings on the following: With a tight eleven song tracklist, there's no filler. It's one rich, full song after another, with so much depth that they beg for multiple listens There are songs that took more than one listen for me to get into, but the fact that I COULD grow to like them more and more tells about the depth of the songs. AND There are a few moments on the record where the emotions run high enough to give you an awkward feeling in your stomach, like you've wound up in the middle of an intense argument or accidentally overheard someone's private miseries. Fortunately these moments occur in songs that are driving, catchy, and compelling. I found myself getting down to songs like "Watch it Die," "Mr. Moon" and "Sad," then almost feeling bad about it. Obviously, it's okay, but between music and lyrics, the songs are definitely compelling!
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 2:13 pm
^ I totally agree. I feel the same way. _________________ cynlovescandy wrote: kulvir wrote: I bet R. Kelly approves of peeing in the shower. The world is R. Kelly's shower. It's a golden world. Nowhere Man wrote: mr pine wrote: is there a difference between dubstep and techno?
you know besides the name? techno: uhnd chik uhnd chik uhnd chik uhnd chik dubstep: BOOM Chik.. Boom Boom Boom Chik.. PEOOOWWwwww BOOM BOWowoWOWoWOWow zipzipzipzipzipwoowooowoow EEEEEeeeeeerrr BOOM BOOM BOOM Splat! |
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Joined: 02 Mar 2006 | Posts: 2522 | Location: Kansas
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 2:22 pm
princesstripandfall wrote: This isn't an album review, but a live review that is so awesomely bad it has to be posted.
http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/riffs-music/2011/f eb/21/concert-review-eisley/ How exactly does Eisley sound like Texas...or have similarities with country? _________________ "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated" -Mahatma, Gandhi |
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Joined: 02 Apr 2008 | Posts: 644 | Location: Austin, TX
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 6:04 pm
Awesome 4.5/5 review with more positive comments at the bottom: http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/42072/Eisley-The-Valley/ _________________ |
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Joined: 29 Nov 2003 | Posts: 1088 | Location: Somerville, MA
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 7:22 pm
pzy wrote: Awesome 4.5/5 review with more positive comments at the bottom: http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/42072/Eisley-The-Valley/ Oh, man, the Room Noises review on that website is hilarious!  _________________ I am Torgo. I take care of the place while the Master is away. |
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Joined: 05 Nov 2002 | Posts: 6826 | Location: Gilmer, Tejas
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 11:14 am
Quote: It is about Sandra has grown up to be both crazy and beautiful, you'd believe it is a love song, she sings to someone named "Sandra." – “Only like I love Sandra,” It’s gay, well, maybe they're friends, or, they had sex. Hey, that’s plain wrong, Sounds like so be it, they like it but it doesn’t seem like this way. You must respect the musical lyrics. It is innocent. The music is a country stylish sound to it. Oh wow. This gives me a whole new perspective on Golly Sandra. I feel so enlightened. I can't believe I ever thought this song was about a mother's view of her maturing child. This is just too embarrassing.
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 12:07 pm
I'm pretty sure you were right the first time. |
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