EJ wrote:I'm following Skitch's rules to a degree. But, I'm attempting to be even more monastic than that. MYM is still the only one I've heard.
I don't plan on listening to a single if one is released before the album is released. Nor any snippets for any songs. I don't even want to read anymore reviews - and I see some are creeping in this thread now. Kcuffers.
Is the only RM sanctuary now found in the Biff Pocoroba Diary thread?
Yep, I'm with you. No more MYM, no new single, no more reviews. I've digested enough to be hopeful and enthusiastic without having unrealistic expectations. So now.... I wait.
theplatypus wrote:A solo is when the guitar goes twiddly diddly
RisingTides wrote:There is more kindness on the internet than we would care to admit to ourselves. Sometimes we are so afraid of falling victim to a ruse, we miss out on actual opportunities.
Did anyone really think harmless was going to make it past 5 minutes? If I remember, he was the one who voted to include the sound check leak on the acceptable list. Total bush league man!
theplatypus wrote:A solo is when the guitar goes twiddly diddly
RisingTides wrote:There is more kindness on the internet than we would care to admit to ourselves. Sometimes we are so afraid of falling victim to a ruse, we miss out on actual opportunities.
Dr. Van Nostrand wrote:Im still sad the lightning bolt thread is ruined now, at first i didn't wanna go in there because i didn't want to know everything about the songs i hadn't heard, now i don't want to see everyone pitching about songs i haven't heard yet
That thread seems to have a split personality. By day, things are much more positive. Led by you, stip and even harmless (who is trying so hard to remain hopeful... And doing a great job at it too ). But at night, the anti-PJ squad shows up... Chud, verb to trust, platypus, let me sleep, etc. and it just becomes a real shit show....
theplatypus wrote:A solo is when the guitar goes twiddly diddly
Dr. Van Nostrand wrote:Im still sad the lightning bolt thread is ruined now, at first i didn't wanna go in there because i didn't want to know everything about the songs i hadn't heard, now i don't want to see everyone pitching about songs i haven't heard yet
That thread seems to have a split personality. By day, things are much more positive. Led by you, stip and even harmless (who is trying so hard to remain hopeful... And doing a great job at it too ). But at night, the anti-PJ squad shows up... Chud, verb to trust, platypus, let me sleep, etc. and it just becomes a real shit show....
EJ wrote:I'd be impressed if there's anyone in this club who hasn't heard MYM yet.
I did that last album, totally banned The Fixer even though I ordered the 7". Didn't really feel the need to go that route again.
You should've kept it that way even after you got the album.
I wish someone would've at least warned me about the video. I might be able to tolerate that song if it weren't the video always being stuck in my head.
theplatypus wrote:A solo is when the guitar goes twiddly diddly
Dr. Van Nostrand wrote:Im still sad the lightning bolt thread is ruined now, at first i didn't wanna go in there because i didn't want to know everything about the songs i hadn't heard, now i don't want to see everyone pitching about songs i haven't heard yet
That thread seems to have a split personality. By day, things are much more positive. Led by you, stip and even harmless (who is trying so hard to remain hopeful... And doing a great job at it too ). But at night, the anti-PJ squad shows up... Chud, verb to trust, platypus, let me sleep, etc. and it just becomes a real shit show....
Obviously trolling needs to be accompanied by nightfall and smoke-filled dive bars.
RisingTides wrote:There is more kindness on the internet than we would care to admit to ourselves. Sometimes we are so afraid of falling victim to a ruse, we miss out on actual opportunities.
i'm following skitch's rules pretty much... i've only listened to MYM... however, i will listen to anything that the band releases, so i'll listen to the next single when it comes out... and i'll watch the EPK if it gets released.. i'll watch them on Letterman or whatever they decide to do (if they decide to do it)... i've done all of that in the past and has never taken away from my first listen experience.
however, i am going to one of the shows before the album release, so i guess at that point, i will no longer be a part of the club... but it's not my fault the show in my area happens to be 3 days before the release of the album
stip wrote:would the people in this thread prefer we keep discussion of songs out of it?
For me yes, i look forward to reading your reviews as well as what everyone else has to say about the songs, but just not before i get to hear them myself
Dr. Van Nostrand wrote:Im still sad the lightning bolt thread is ruined now, at first i didn't wanna go in there because i didn't want to know everything about the songs i hadn't heard, now i don't want to see everyone pitching about songs i haven't heard yet
Doc that thread went to utter shit around 100 pages. It's awful in there for a long time now. The break [from that mess] will do us all a bit of good.
I was enjoying it, but im pretty sure you are right
Yep, I'm with you. No more MYM, no new single, no more reviews. I've digested enough to be hopeful and enthusiastic without having unrealistic expectations. So now.... I wait. 
). But at night, the anti-PJ squad shows up... Chud, verb to trust, platypus, let me sleep, etc. and it just becomes a real shit show....
