DrLex
(Belgium) | | Posted: Apr 03, 2013 - 07:45 | |
On_The_Beach wrote: flapser wrote:I totally agree. The main problem is that the first two CD's were really good from an INDIE band. After that they turned into a Top 40 Pop Band. Such a shame. They are so shit now.
Isn't Indie just another way of saying "not famous yet"? As soon as they're famous, they become "shit" by definition? I think this is the absurd Catch 22 that drove Kurt Cobain over the edge. He's not implying that becoming famous implies becoming "shit". It was just an observation. For some bands it holds, for others it doesn't. In my opinion, for Coldplay it unfortunately holds… |
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cormatic
(Dublin, Ireland) | | Posted: Mar 02, 2013 - 20:16 | |
Easyrider wrote:Great early work before they sold out and became corporate. These guys are farmers, they'll produce the same stuff* every year, as long as they get a fair price for it! |
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CanuckMakem
(Medicine Hat) | | Posted: Dec 24, 2012 - 08:18 | |
Easyrider wrote:Great early work before they sold out and became corporate. YUP :( |
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Kanuffen
(Trelleborg, Sverige) | | Posted: Nov 22, 2012 - 23:46 | |
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ice-9
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On_The_Beach wrote: flapser wrote:I totally agree. The main problem is that the first two CD's were really good from an INDIE band. After that they turned into a Top 40 Pop Band. Such a shame. They are so shit now.
Isn't Indie just another way of saying "not famous yet"? As soon as they're famous, they become "shit" by definition? I think this is the absurd Catch 22 that drove Kurt Cobain over the edge. Yeah, I agree that calling something "shit" simply because it's mainstream is ignorant and common, but surely it DOES happen sometimes. It makes sense: A band trying to find it's way looks within for inspiration. Once they have fame, they can be pressured by their label to produce more hits or by their own desire to continue making huge amounts of money, or whatever. Now they're looking to more superficial sources for their inspiration (what do the fans want, how can I repeat the success of my last hit, etc.) These types of influences can and often do change an artist's music. Some do change (Coldplay a little bit, I think). Some strong ones refuse (Bob Dylan, Neil Young, etc.) and some can't handle the conflict (Cobain, Eliot Smith, etc.) |
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planet_lizard
(Sagittarius Dwarf Elliptical Galaxy) | | Posted: Oct 13, 2012 - 01:13 | |
Small, but perfectly formed.
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Reckoner978
(Serbia) | | Posted: Jul 20, 2012 - 05:10 | |
On_The_Beach wrote: flapser wrote:I totally agree. The main problem is that the first two CD's were really good from an INDIE band. After that they turned into a Top 40 Pop Band. Such a shame. They are so shit now.
Isn't Indie just another way of saying "not famous yet"? As soon as they're famous, they become "shit" by definition? I think this is the absurd Catch 22 that drove Kurt Cobain over the edge. Well said |
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Easyrider
(Portugal) | | Posted: Jul 20, 2012 - 05:10 | |
Great early work before they sold out and became corporate.
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JoepKoperdraat
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as in many cases this first album is never being surpassed by the later ones
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avidfan
| | Posted: Jun 18, 2012 - 16:16 | |
Everything from Garden State is truly excellent. Thanks Bill for noticing this sleeper classic and playing the soundtrack.
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Bobert_ParkCity
(Park City Utah) | | Posted: Jun 08, 2012 - 20:33 | |
Really nice song - and a sentiment that is under-appreciated.
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bulleminan
(Gothenburg, Sweden) | | Posted: May 08, 2012 - 01:58 | |
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On_The_Beach
(The Blue Planet) | | Posted: Apr 22, 2012 - 01:41 | |
flapser wrote:I totally agree. The main problem is that the first two CD's were really good from an INDIE band. After that they turned into a Top 40 Pop Band. Such a shame. They are so shit now.
Isn't Indie just another way of saying "not famous yet"? As soon as they're famous, they become "shit" by definition? I think this is the absurd Catch 22 that drove Kurt Cobain over the edge. |
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kysmet
(Central Florida) | | Posted: Mar 21, 2012 - 09:01 | |
Love this song so much; it's one of the reasons the Garden State soundtrack holds such a special place in my heart. 8 ~> 9
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bev
(Reno, NV) | | Posted: Mar 21, 2012 - 09:01 | |
Oh, I adore this song. Love the album. We live in a beautiful world...
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kmcat
| | Posted: Mar 05, 2012 - 15:44 | |
They got so massive for an Indie band. I remember when they first came through Vancouver, no one know who they were. Such a different story now! Still have a soft spot for them.
flapser wrote:
I totally agree. The main problem is that the first two CD's were really good from an INDIE band. After that they turned into a Top 40 Pop Band. Such a shame. They are so shit now.
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flapser
| | Posted: Dec 11, 2011 - 03:49 | |
copymonkey wrote:
It's comments like this that give music snobs a bad name.
Nothing wrong with being a snob :) |
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flapser
| | Posted: Dec 11, 2011 - 03:49 | |
hippiechick wrote:I just love this album! I'm happy that Coldplay is finding success in their music.
I totally agree. The main problem is that the first two CD's were really good from an INDIE band. After that they turned into a Top 40 Pop Band. Such a shame. They are so shit now. |
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copymonkey
(in the northeast, but not near anywhere cool) | | Posted: Dec 01, 2011 - 10:30 | |
rickenbru wrote:I used to like this band, but they get too much airplay.
It's comments like this that give music snobs a bad name. |
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hippiechick
(topsy turvy land) | | Posted: Dec 01, 2011 - 10:27 | |
I just love this album! I'm happy that Coldplay is finding success in their music.
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Proclivities
(Carrboro, NC) | | Posted: Nov 09, 2011 - 10:51 | |
funkyalfonso wrote:Sorry if I'm missing something here but what's to hate about Coldplay?
Perhaps (to some folks) it's because the band is successful. |
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eruwenolorien
(SC) | | Posted: Nov 09, 2011 - 10:50 | |
Cynaera wrote:Isn't this one of the songs from the "Garden State" soundtrack? I rather love it...
Yes, this is the one. Such a great song, album and soundtrack! |
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scraig
(Santa Barbara, CA) | | Posted: Nov 09, 2011 - 10:49 | |
Dear Johnny Cash, I am very sorry that Bill followed your song up with something by Coldplay.
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bluecshells
(EARTH) | | Posted: Jul 28, 2011 - 07:48 | |
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socalhol
(Seattle) | | Posted: Jul 06, 2011 - 19:40 | |
Nice to hear the older tracks — much more pleasing than the newer stuff they're churning out. I'll bump this from 7 —> 8
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Jeff09
(Gainesville, Florida) | | Posted: Jul 06, 2011 - 19:38 | |
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lkovathana
| | Posted: Jun 26, 2011 - 21:28 | |
Agree with the Canadian comment. It's a comfort.
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funkyalfonso
(Canada) | | Posted: Jun 10, 2011 - 22:54 | |
Sorry if I'm missing something here but what's to hate about Coldplay?
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Byronape
(Snorkeling in the River Styx) | | Posted: Jun 10, 2011 - 22:50 | |
Well, here's my cue to sign out and go to bed.
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malvey254
| | Posted: Jun 05, 2011 - 05:20 | |
Sounds so good, compared to that pop track they released the other day.
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