Comments for Bollocks! http://chorpenning.wordpress.com R.I.P. Vic Chesnutt Sun, 27 Dec 2009 03:15:41 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Portugal. The Man Makes Crappy. The Album by Grey http://chorpenning.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/portugal-the-man-makes-crappy-the-album/#comment-353 Grey Sun, 27 Dec 2009 03:15:41 +0000 http://chorpenning.wordpress.com/?p=855#comment-353 Well, real mature, guys. What an attempt to crucify a man for his opinions on music. Music is meant to be different for different people, so if he doesn't like the band, so what? He's allowed to do that because he's a person and can form his own opinions. On a personal level, I think PTM are alright, I enjoy a number of their songs, but I could really care less if a single person across the entire internet doesn't like them. Grow up, seriously. Oh, and as a neutral response to the article itself, well done on writing a well-structured and witty review, it was enjoyable to read even though I disagree with the stance on the music itself. Well, real mature, guys. What an attempt to crucify a man for his opinions on music. Music is meant to be different for different people, so if he doesn’t like the band, so what? He’s allowed to do that because he’s a person and can form his own opinions. On a personal level, I think PTM are alright, I enjoy a number of their songs, but I could really care less if a single person across the entire internet doesn’t like them. Grow up, seriously.

Oh, and as a neutral response to the article itself, well done on writing a well-structured and witty review, it was enjoyable to read even though I disagree with the stance on the music itself.

]]> Comment on Jesus Christ Reviews the New Creed Album by Annie-itis and Some Thoughts on Year-End Lists « Bollocks! http://chorpenning.wordpress.com/2009/12/17/jesus-christ-reviews-the-new-creed-album/#comment-352 Annie-itis and Some Thoughts on Year-End Lists « Bollocks! Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:02:51 +0000 http://chorpenning.wordpress.com/?p=993#comment-352 [...] kids, I’m off to Seattle tomorrow morning to celebrate the birth of my good buddy Jesus with my future in-laws. I can’t guarantee that I’ll be updating much between now and [...] [...] kids, I’m off to Seattle tomorrow morning to celebrate the birth of my good buddy Jesus with my future in-laws. I can’t guarantee that I’ll be updating much between now and [...]

]]> Comment on Jesus Christ Reviews the New Creed Album by simon http://chorpenning.wordpress.com/2009/12/17/jesus-christ-reviews-the-new-creed-album/#comment-351 simon Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:46:22 +0000 http://chorpenning.wordpress.com/?p=993#comment-351 This is genius, Jesus. I'm surprised about Robert Johnson though- all that sold-his-soul-at-the-crossroads stuff... Because, you know, i'm looking at fixing up my chops and licks myself, but w/out all the skin bleeding agony... This is genius, Jesus. I’m surprised about Robert Johnson though- all that sold-his-soul-at-the-crossroads stuff… Because, you know, i’m looking at fixing up my chops and licks myself, but w/out all the skin bleeding agony…

]]> Comment on Jesus Christ Reviews the New Creed Album by will http://chorpenning.wordpress.com/2009/12/17/jesus-christ-reviews-the-new-creed-album/#comment-350 will Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:58:57 +0000 http://chorpenning.wordpress.com/?p=993#comment-350 Another great post. Thanks for the early xmas present, Chorpenning. Next time you're in Houston, shoot me an email and we'll get down on some microbrews. Another great post. Thanks for the early xmas present, Chorpenning. Next time you’re in Houston, shoot me an email and we’ll get down on some microbrews.

]]> Comment on Sad Man Happy Man Makes Me a Happy Man by Ben Brown http://chorpenning.wordpress.com/2009/12/10/sad-man-happy-man-makes-me-a-happy-man/#comment-348 Ben Brown Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:57:32 +0000 http://chorpenning.wordpress.com/?p=973#comment-348 I was so incredibly pleased by this album when it came out. Golden Delicious was a disappointment for me, I liked a couple of the songs on that album it largely sounded like he had been listening to Better Than Ezra for 4 years. I like Better Than Ezra, but it isn't what Doughty does well and I think it showed. I'm also pretty impressed by clever wordplay and, for me, it covers a multitude of sins. I was especially impressed with "Firefly" because it contains the line "Tell me why you don't sleep anymore, tell me what you stay up all night waiting for" and "Let the Moon Get Into It" because the opening reminds me of my wife. I guess what I'm saying is, he's my guy too and I'm looking forward to seeing him play in Portland next year. I was so incredibly pleased by this album when it came out. Golden Delicious was a disappointment for me, I liked a couple of the songs on that album it largely sounded like he had been listening to Better Than Ezra for 4 years. I like Better Than Ezra, but it isn’t what Doughty does well and I think it showed.

I’m also pretty impressed by clever wordplay and, for me, it covers a multitude of sins. I was especially impressed with “Firefly” because it contains the line “Tell me why you don’t sleep anymore, tell me what you stay up all night waiting for” and “Let the Moon Get Into It” because the opening reminds me of my wife.

I guess what I’m saying is, he’s my guy too and I’m looking forward to seeing him play in Portland next year.

]]> Comment on Sad Man Happy Man Makes Me a Happy Man by cbrunner http://chorpenning.wordpress.com/2009/12/10/sad-man-happy-man-makes-me-a-happy-man/#comment-347 cbrunner Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:17:19 +0000 http://chorpenning.wordpress.com/?p=973#comment-347 "Sorry, Mr. Doughty – I already overuse parentheses on this blog and I can’t have you cramping my style" I first read this as "abuse parentheses on this blog". I maintain that my first impression was correct. -= Chris “Sorry, Mr. Doughty – I already overuse parentheses on this blog and I can’t have you cramping my style”

I first read this as “abuse parentheses on this blog”. I maintain that my first impression was correct.

-= Chris

]]> Comment on (Why You Should Forgive Jarvis Cocker for) Further Complications by Mike C. http://chorpenning.wordpress.com/2009/12/08/why-you-should-forgive-jarvis-cocker-for-further-complications/#comment-345 Mike C. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:25:43 +0000 http://chorpenning.wordpress.com/?p=946#comment-345 I had the same reaction to his 2nd record. When it was leaked, I didn't bother to get a copy. Then I saw his Pitchfork set streamed at their website (I dunno if that's still up) and the ones that I enjoyed more were the songs from FC. Sounds great live. I'll blame Albini instead. To sum up its concept: He never said he was deep. I had the same reaction to his 2nd record. When it was leaked, I didn’t bother to get a copy. Then I saw his Pitchfork set streamed at their website (I dunno if that’s still up) and the ones that I enjoyed more were the songs from FC. Sounds great live. I’ll blame Albini instead.
To sum up its concept: He never said he was deep.

]]> Comment on The Christian Side-Hug is the Stupidest Fucking Thing I Have Ever Seen by Jerry http://chorpenning.wordpress.com/2009/11/25/the-christian-side-hug-is-the-stupidest-fucking-thing-i-have-ever-seen/#comment-344 Jerry Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:14:12 +0000 http://chorpenning.wordpress.com/?p=909#comment-344 The Christian Side Hug rap was a total Joke and spoof....but it should have came with some sort of disclaimer. Since the end result was basically making Christianity and look stupid. Read here: http://doodiepants.com/2009/12/04/christian-side-hug-the-rap-video/ The Christian Side Hug rap was a total Joke and spoof….but it should have came with some sort of disclaimer. Since the end result was basically making Christianity and look stupid.

Read here:
http://doodiepants.com/2009/12/04/christian-side-hug-the-rap-video/

]]> Comment on Best Albums of My Life #2: Mule Variations by Chris Brunner http://chorpenning.wordpress.com/2009/12/01/best-albums-of-my-life-2-mule-variations/#comment-343 Chris Brunner Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:04:38 +0000 http://chorpenning.wordpress.com/?p=924#comment-343 Just came across this interesting, artistic music video featuring Mr. Waits over at BoingBoing: http://www.boingboing.net/2009/11/18/nasa-feat-tom-waits.html -= Chris Just came across this interesting, artistic music video featuring Mr. Waits over at BoingBoing:

http://www.boingboing.net/2009/11/18/nasa-feat-tom-waits.html

-= Chris

]]> Comment on There Is No Enemy by Timothy http://chorpenning.wordpress.com/2009/11/30/there-is-no-enemy/#comment-342 Timothy Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:49:03 +0000 http://chorpenning.wordpress.com/?p=905#comment-342 I think <em>Perfect From Now On</em> is a better album than <em>There Is No Enemy</em>. But I've been on the BTS wagon longer, so I might just be sort of biased. I haven't given much of a listen to <em>You In Reverse</em>, so I'll have to pick it up. I actually really love "Aisle 13" despite (because of?) the sort of "More Than A Feeling" sounding guitar lick. Overall, though, I agree with your assessment, it's a fucking solid album. One I gave to my sister for her birthday in a vain attempt to get her to develop some damned taste. I think Perfect From Now On is a better album than There Is No Enemy. But I’ve been on the BTS wagon longer, so I might just be sort of biased. I haven’t given much of a listen to You In Reverse, so I’ll have to pick it up.

I actually really love “Aisle 13″ despite (because of?) the sort of “More Than A Feeling” sounding guitar lick. Overall, though, I agree with your assessment, it’s a fucking solid album. One I gave to my sister for her birthday in a vain attempt to get her to develop some damned taste.

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