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PJ ranked #23 on RS 50 Best Live Bands
Posted: Thu August 01, 2013 1:39 pm
by WaitingForBluey
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ ... w-20130731
Well, at least we're in good company (with the likes of Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen) and we beat out DMB (which I have a strong distaste for) but I would have expected a top 20 spot at least.
And for the record, surprisingly, the panel that picked these includes some legit peeps whose opinion on music I respect....
Re: PJ ranked #23 on RS 50 Best Live Bands
Posted: Sun August 04, 2013 8:46 pm
by MadTIGERmaN
bluestate wrote:http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/50-greatest-live-acts-right-now-20130731
Well, at least we're in good company (with the likes of Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen) and we beat out DMB (which I have a strong distaste for) but I would have expected a top 20 spot at least.
And for the record, surprisingly, the panel that picked these includes some legit peeps whose opinion on music I respect....
I saw that list... it was a typical Rolling Stone list... Arcade Fire at number 4? I mean, I know im out of the "whats new/hip" in music loop... but Arcade Fire was one spot ahead of Neil freaking Young!
Im not a huge DMB band either, but, DMB and PJ have a pretty faithful following of fans for their lives shows... they both should have been higher.
Re: PJ ranked #23 on RS 50 Best Live Bands
Posted: Sun August 04, 2013 9:20 pm
by Norah
MadTIGERmaN wrote:bluestate wrote:http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/50-greatest-live-acts-right-now-20130731
Well, at least we're in good company (with the likes of Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen) and we beat out DMB (which I have a strong distaste for) but I would have expected a top 20 spot at least.
And for the record, surprisingly, the panel that picked these includes some legit peeps whose opinion on music I respect....
I saw that list... it was a typical Rolling Stone list... Arcade Fire at number 4? I mean, I know im out of the "whats new/hip" in music loop... but Arcade Fire was one spot ahead of Neil freaking Young!
Im not a huge DMB band either, but, DMB and PJ have a pretty faithful following of fans for their lives shows... they both should have been higher.
Have you seen Arcade Fire? And since what do the fans have to do with the quality of the performance?
Re: PJ ranked #23 on RS 50 Best Live Bands
Posted: Sun August 04, 2013 11:23 pm
by numbers
I didnt agree with most of the list, but I havent seen half of those bands. I havent seen Arcade Fire live, but everyone I know who has says they are amazing. I also thought their description of Radiohead shows was spot on.
Re: PJ ranked #23 on RS 50 Best Live Bands
Posted: Sun August 04, 2013 11:48 pm
by Norah
But Arcade Fire is new so they can't be as good as the older bands!
Re: PJ ranked #23 on RS 50 Best Live Bands
Posted: Sun August 04, 2013 11:52 pm
by Jorge
bmacsmith I saw your post you coward
Re: PJ ranked #23 on RS 50 Best Live Bands
Posted: Mon August 05, 2013 12:09 am
by BurtReynolds
theplatypus wrote:bmacsmith I saw your post you coward
I felt stupid commenting on a Rolling Stone list. and I just don't feel like fighting any more.
Re: PJ ranked #23 on RS 50 Best Live Bands
Posted: Mon August 05, 2013 12:43 am
by warehouse
cutuphalfdead wrote:MadTIGERmaN wrote:bluestate wrote:http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/50-greatest-live-acts-right-now-20130731
Well, at least we're in good company (with the likes of Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen) and we beat out DMB (which I have a strong distaste for) but I would have expected a top 20 spot at least.
And for the record, surprisingly, the panel that picked these includes some legit peeps whose opinion on music I respect....
I saw that list... it was a typical Rolling Stone list... Arcade Fire at number 4? I mean, I know im out of the "whats new/hip" in music loop... but Arcade Fire was one spot ahead of Neil freaking Young!
Im not a huge DMB band either, but, DMB and PJ have a pretty faithful following of fans for their lives shows... they both should have been higher.
Have you seen Arcade Fire? And since what do the fans have to do with the quality of the performance?
bands who put on bad live performances dont build the type of live following dmb and pearl jam has.
Re: PJ ranked #23 on RS 50 Best Live Bands
Posted: Mon August 05, 2013 12:50 am
by warehouse
this list is terrible, even for rolling stone. both dmb and pearl jam should be in the top ten, probably in front of rage.
rarely played cuts like "Dancing Nancies"
do they even do research? thats one of their most popular live songs. its like saying dte is a rare pearl jam song.
Re: PJ ranked #23 on RS 50 Best Live Bands
Posted: Mon August 05, 2013 12:55 am
by Norah
warehouse wrote:cutuphalfdead wrote:MadTIGERmaN wrote:bluestate wrote:http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/50-greatest-live-acts-right-now-20130731
Well, at least we're in good company (with the likes of Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen) and we beat out DMB (which I have a strong distaste for) but I would have expected a top 20 spot at least.
And for the record, surprisingly, the panel that picked these includes some legit peeps whose opinion on music I respect....
I saw that list... it was a typical Rolling Stone list... Arcade Fire at number 4? I mean, I know im out of the "whats new/hip" in music loop... but Arcade Fire was one spot ahead of Neil freaking Young!
Im not a huge DMB band either, but, DMB and PJ have a pretty faithful following of fans for their lives shows... they both should have been higher.
Have you seen Arcade Fire? And since what do the fans have to do with the quality of the performance?
bands who put on bad live performances dont build the type of live following dmb and pearl jam has.
It just means they were good for long enough to build a reputation.
Re: PJ ranked #23 on RS 50 Best Live Bands
Posted: Mon August 05, 2013 12:57 am
by Jorge
I can't believe they left out Naked City
Re: PJ ranked #23 on RS 50 Best Live Bands
Posted: Mon August 05, 2013 12:58 am
by Norah
And where the fuck is The Mynabirds on this list!?
Re: PJ ranked #23 on RS 50 Best Live Bands
Posted: Mon August 05, 2013 1:20 am
by warehouse
cutuphalfdead wrote:warehouse wrote:cutuphalfdead wrote:MadTIGERmaN wrote:bluestate wrote:http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/50-greatest-live-acts-right-now-20130731
Well, at least we're in good company (with the likes of Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen) and we beat out DMB (which I have a strong distaste for) but I would have expected a top 20 spot at least.
And for the record, surprisingly, the panel that picked these includes some legit peeps whose opinion on music I respect....
I saw that list... it was a typical Rolling Stone list... Arcade Fire at number 4? I mean, I know im out of the "whats new/hip" in music loop... but Arcade Fire was one spot ahead of Neil freaking Young!
Im not a huge DMB band either, but, DMB and PJ have a pretty faithful following of fans for their lives shows... they both should have been higher.
Have you seen Arcade Fire? And since what do the fans have to do with the quality of the performance?
bands who put on bad live performances dont build the type of live following dmb and pearl jam has.
It just means they were good for long enough to build a reputation.
that, or in the case of pearl jam and dmb, they have put on incredible, incredible performances over the years.
Re: PJ ranked #23 on RS 50 Best Live Bands
Posted: Mon August 05, 2013 8:27 pm
by numbers
warehouse wrote:this list is terrible, even for rolling stone. both dmb and pearl jam should be in the top ten, probably in front of rage.
rarely played cuts like "Dancing Nancies"
do they even do research? thats one of their most popular live songs. its like saying dte is a rare pearl jam song.
Yea they play Dancing Nancies all the time.
Re: PJ ranked #23 on RS 50 Best Live Bands
Posted: Tue August 06, 2013 2:17 am
by MadTIGERmaN
warehouse wrote:cutuphalfdead wrote:warehouse wrote:cutuphalfdead wrote:MadTIGERmaN wrote:bluestate wrote:http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/50-greatest-live-acts-right-now-20130731
Well, at least we're in good company (with the likes of Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen) and we beat out DMB (which I have a strong distaste for) but I would have expected a top 20 spot at least.
And for the record, surprisingly, the panel that picked these includes some legit peeps whose opinion on music I respect....
I saw that list... it was a typical Rolling Stone list... Arcade Fire at number 4? I mean, I know im out of the "whats new/hip" in music loop... but Arcade Fire was one spot ahead of Neil freaking Young!
Im not a huge DMB band either, but, DMB and PJ have a pretty faithful following of fans for their lives shows... they both should have been higher.
Have you seen Arcade Fire? And since what do the fans have to do with the quality of the performance?
bands who put on bad live performances dont build the type of live following dmb and pearl jam has.
It just means they were good for long enough to build a reputation.
that, or in the case of pearl jam and dmb, they have put on incredible, incredible performances over the years.
I get what youre saying Cup, but its typical Rolling Stones "lets put a newer / up and coming band up high on the list to 1 - bring in the newer crowd to our magazine and 2 - piss off the old timers...
Its like putting a baseball/football player in his 2nd or 3rd year on a list of all time greats... ya gotta earn it
Re: PJ ranked #23 on RS 50 Best Live Bands
Posted: Tue August 06, 2013 2:20 am
by Jorge
yeah cup
Re: PJ ranked #23 on RS 50 Best Live Bands
Posted: Tue August 06, 2013 2:23 am
by Norah
theplatypus wrote:yeah cup
SmileInMyTree used to call me that.
Re: PJ ranked #23 on RS 50 Best Live Bands
Posted: Tue August 06, 2013 3:19 pm
by MadTIGERmaN
cutuphalfdead wrote:theplatypus wrote:yeah cup
SmileInMyTree used to call me that.
when skimming over threads... i usually see your name as "cupofdead" which isnt half bad either LOL
but the list still sucks
Re: PJ ranked #23 on RS 50 Best Live Bands
Posted: Wed August 07, 2013 4:44 pm
by Hatfield
What to say?
Alabama Shakes? Really? I love Wilco and MMJ, seen them both lots of times and I'm sure they would both tell you they aren't better live than Pearl Jam.
Rolling Stone
Re: PJ ranked #23 on RS 50 Best Live Bands
Posted: Wed August 07, 2013 11:46 pm
by matt reeder
Arcade Fire are incredible live. I can't believe the placement of Jack White on this list. I've never heard a single positive thing about his live show. I'm sure it's good most of the time but it kind of reeks of "we love the artist, so let's put him on this list".