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  • YAKIMATSU
    YAKIMATSU Santa Fe Posts: 1,145
    PJ/Ramones lyrics and Talking Heads sound about our current cultural issues. 
    Fuckin beautiful. 
    Soldier Field 7-11-95, Alpine Valley 6-26-98, United Center 6-29-98, Riverport Amphitheater (St. Louis)7-2-98, MGM Grand Arena 10-22-00, Sprint Center (Kansas City)5-3-10, Adams Event Center (Missoula)9-30-12, Wrigley Field 7-19-13, Jobing.com Arena (Phoenix)11-19-13, Moda Center (Portland)11-29-13, Spokane Arena 11-30-13, Pepsi Center (Denver)10-22-14, Gila River Arena (Phoenix)5-9-22, Moody Center (Austin)9-18-23, Moody Center 9-19-23, Rogers Arena (Vancouver)5-4-24, Rogers Arena 5-6-24, MGM Grand 5-16-24, MGM Grand 5-18-24, Wrigley Field 8-29-24, Wrigley Field 8-31-24, Nashville 5-6-25, Nashville 5-8-25
  • herogroundzero
    herogroundzero Posts: 366
    when HYPE meets HYPE...i fucking LOVE when that happens !
    bravo PJ bravo !!
  • BloodMeridian80
    BloodMeridian80 Seattle Posts: 717
    AVG75 said:
    AlaG said:
    AVG75 said:
    BF25394 said:
    AVG75 said:
    After a dozen listens I gotta be honest... the lyrics make no sense, no connections to a theme or meaning...
    just chanting nonsense and cliches... I guess it has a cool grove if you just learned how to play your instruments...or your drum machine.
    I detect clear themes about the folly of presuming to know the future, and the trap of failing to learn from the past.

    I also hear a commentary on gender politics and differences, with a nod to the #metoo movement.
    yeh cause Ed's spent the last 7 years wearing a Pussy Hat, protesting with his wife and Watching Baseball...lol 
    Lyrics are very cliche and Ham Fisted like everything on Lightning Bolt... 
    Seems like you detest them more on principle than on their delivery.
    They're my favorite band of all time but they've phoned in the last couple albums at the last minute, piecing together bits and pieces of demos that they all work on seperately and try to work into songs, and it comes off sounding like unfinished demos and b-sides. 
    What's weak is that Ed's preaching the same shit that we hear all day and night on TV, Movies, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram... I don't need to wait 7 years to hear what's being said every day, every where you look... maybe Lizzo will open up for them...lol
    Oh yeah, no proud boy brainwashed voices on any of those platforms. Where ever do you true original thinkers get your info from?
  • BloodMeridian80
    BloodMeridian80 Seattle Posts: 717
    Great song. Musically lyrically performance production - can’t wait for album.
  • surforia
    surforia SoCal Posts: 352
    AVG75 said:
    AlaG said:
    AVG75 said:
    BF25394 said:
    AVG75 said:
    After a dozen listens I gotta be honest... the lyrics make no sense, no connections to a theme or meaning...
    just chanting nonsense and cliches... I guess it has a cool grove if you just learned how to play your instruments...or your drum machine.
    I detect clear themes about the folly of presuming to know the future, and the trap of failing to learn from the past.

    I also hear a commentary on gender politics and differences, with a nod to the #metoo movement.
    yeh cause Ed's spent the last 7 years wearing a Pussy Hat, protesting with his wife and Watching Baseball...lol 
    Lyrics are very cliche and Ham Fisted like everything on Lightning Bolt... 
    Seems like you detest them more on principle than on their delivery.
    They're my favorite band of all time but they've phoned in the last couple albums at the last minute, piecing together bits and pieces of demos that they all work on seperately and try to work into songs, and it comes off sounding like unfinished demos and b-sides. 
    What's weak is that Ed's preaching the same shit that we hear all day and night on TV, Movies, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram... I don't need to wait 7 years to hear what's being said every day, every where you look... maybe Lizzo will open up for them...lol
    EV has been preaching since he wrote "Pro Choice" on his arm during MTV unplugged in 1992.  They have always been a political band. If you don't like it, don't listen to them.
    9/28/96, 8/28/98, 8/29/98, 8/18/00, 10/8/00, 10/9/00, 4/28/03, 6/22/03, 7/8/03, 7/9/03, 10/2/04, 10/5/04, 10/1/05, 10/3/05, 5/28/06, 6/20/08, 6/25/08, 10/27/09, 10/30/09, 10/31/09, 5/18/10, 5/20/10, 5/21/10, 10/21/13, 10/22/13, 4/28/16, 4/29/16, 8/22/16, 9/26/21, 10/1/21, 10/2/21, 5/3/22, 5/6/22
  • ForceofNature101
    ForceofNature101 Posts: 1,295
    edited January 2020
    AVG75 said:
    nicknyr15 said:
    bbiggs said:
    Anyone else wondering where in the setlist this song will make sense? Opener? 
    Somewhere in the 4-8 spot 
    hopefully on the cutting room floor...
    Hopefully not, I already know this song can be a banger in a live setting just based on the groove and ambience and general badassness of the track
    Post edited by ForceofNature101 on
  • CC55781
    CC55781 Minneapolis, MN Posts: 28
    I love when bands take stands or sing about current events or fight for what’s right etc... In the 1960s political music was everywhere and it still holds up today. We need musicians to speak truth to power. Too many entertainers are just out to please everyone and make money. Not my thing. I hope this album is full of protest, rage, and clever lyrics. 

    I dislike the sound of this first track. It doesn’t sound real to me. Synth and drum machines aren’t my thing and have no true space around the instruments like a real drum in a real environment. This sounds like a plastic song to me. 

    I would’ve loved to hear more of Ed’s vocal range as well. 

    With respect to lyrics, it’s pretty cryptic. I think I can glean something from them but then again I don’t really know. It’s like reading tea leaves. 

    It’s art. I get it. Looking forward to the rest of the album and the show at MSG. 
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 40,028
    Ledbetterman10 said:
    This is getting such a positive response. Happy for the band. Even people that aren’t into it seem to appreciate the fact that they’re at least trying something totally new. 
    when i first heard it, i was nervous coming here. i figured there'd be about 14 closed threads about how the band is done and the song is utter garbage. you're right, it's a very positive response, and i'm glad my assumption was incorrect.  
    Your boos mean nothing to me, for I have seen what makes you cheer



  • YAKIMATSU
    YAKIMATSU Santa Fe Posts: 1,145
    This will be a great shout out  to culture, environment and politics. If that's not your thing, you still get the classics. 
    Soldier Field 7-11-95, Alpine Valley 6-26-98, United Center 6-29-98, Riverport Amphitheater (St. Louis)7-2-98, MGM Grand Arena 10-22-00, Sprint Center (Kansas City)5-3-10, Adams Event Center (Missoula)9-30-12, Wrigley Field 7-19-13, Jobing.com Arena (Phoenix)11-19-13, Moda Center (Portland)11-29-13, Spokane Arena 11-30-13, Pepsi Center (Denver)10-22-14, Gila River Arena (Phoenix)5-9-22, Moody Center (Austin)9-18-23, Moody Center 9-19-23, Rogers Arena (Vancouver)5-4-24, Rogers Arena 5-6-24, MGM Grand 5-16-24, MGM Grand 5-18-24, Wrigley Field 8-29-24, Wrigley Field 8-31-24, Nashville 5-6-25, Nashville 5-8-25
  • carolinaeasy
    carolinaeasy Posts: 37
    I didn’t like it the first time I listened to it. Then I listened a few more times and I love it. 

    I feel a real Television influence to the song. Marquee Moon?
  • kramer73
    kramer73 Posts: 2,636
    AVG75 said:
    nicknyr15 said:
    bbiggs said:
    Anyone else wondering where in the setlist this song will make sense? Opener? 
    Somewhere in the 4-8 spot 
    hopefully on the cutting room floor...
    Ok
  • AVG75
    AVG75 Posts: 23
    edited January 2020
    Post deleted. See the Posting Guidelines
    Post edited by Sea on
  • ForceofNature101
    ForceofNature101 Posts: 1,295
    AVG75 said:
    surforia said:
    AVG75 said:
    AlaG said:
    AVG75 said:
    BF25394 said:
    AVG75 said:
    After a dozen listens I gotta be honest... the lyrics make no sense, no connections to a theme or meaning...
    just chanting nonsense and cliches... I guess it has a cool grove if you just learned how to play your instruments...or your drum machine.
    I detect clear themes about the folly of presuming to know the future, and the trap of failing to learn from the past.

    I also hear a commentary on gender politics and differences, with a nod to the #metoo movement.
    yeh cause Ed's spent the last 7 years wearing a Pussy Hat, protesting with his wife and Watching Baseball...lol 
    Lyrics are very cliche and Ham Fisted like everything on Lightning Bolt... 
    Seems like you detest them more on principle than on their delivery.
    They're my favorite band of all time but they've phoned in the last couple albums at the last minute, piecing together bits and pieces of demos that they all work on seperately and try to work into songs, and it comes off sounding like unfinished demos and b-sides. 
    What's weak is that Ed's preaching the same shit that we hear all day and night on TV, Movies, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram... I don't need to wait 7 years to hear what's being said every day, every where you look... maybe Lizzo will open up for them...lol
    EV has been preaching since he wrote "Pro Choice" on his arm during MTV unplugged in 1992.  They have always been a political band. If you don't like it, don't listen to them.
    yes they have, but Ed used to spend more than 10 minutes writing lyrics compared to the constant cliches he uses now... also I remember the MTV Unplugged show very well, because I was there... douche.
    11 posts total, all of them so far used specifically to bash modern Ed and this specific song.  We get the gist, you aren't a fan of the tune lol
  • AVG75
    AVG75 Posts: 23
    edited January 2020
    Post deleted. See the Posting Guidelines
    Post edited by Sea on
  • AVG75
    AVG75 Posts: 23
    ForceofNature101 said:
    AVG75 said:
    surforia said:
    AVG75 said:
    AlaG said:
    AVG75 said:
    BF25394 said:
    AVG75 said:
    After a dozen listens I gotta be honest... the lyrics make no sense, no connections to a theme or meaning...
    just chanting nonsense and cliches... I guess it has a cool grove if you just learned how to play your instruments...or your drum machine.
    I detect clear themes about the folly of presuming to know the future, and the trap of failing to learn from the past.

    I also hear a commentary on gender politics and differences, with a nod to the #metoo movement.
    yeh cause Ed's spent the last 7 years wearing a Pussy Hat, protesting with his wife and Watching Baseball...lol 
    Lyrics are very cliche and Ham Fisted like everything on Lightning Bolt... 
    Seems like you detest them more on principle than on their delivery.
    They're my favorite band of all time but they've phoned in the last couple albums at the last minute, piecing together bits and pieces of demos that they all work on seperately and try to work into songs, and it comes off sounding like unfinished demos and b-sides. 
    What's weak is that Ed's preaching the same shit that we hear all day and night on TV, Movies, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram... I don't need to wait 7 years to hear what's being said every day, every where you look... maybe Lizzo will open up for them...lol
    EV has been preaching since he wrote "Pro Choice" on his arm during MTV unplugged in 1992.  They have always been a political band. If you don't like it, don't listen to them.
    yes they have, but Ed used to spend more than 10 minutes writing lyrics compared to the constant cliches he uses now... also I remember the MTV Unplugged show very well, because I was there... douche.
    11 posts total, all of them so far used specifically to bash modern Ed and this specific song.  We get the gist, you aren't a fan of the tune lol
    Sometimes you just have to school the children my friend...
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,778
    I made it through about 1/2 minute before moving on.   Sorry guys, but this sounds like a bad imitation of 80's new wave  with David Byrne with a scratchy throat. on vocals.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • ForceofNature101
    ForceofNature101 Posts: 1,295
    edited January 2020
    The song had been stuck in my head all day, specifically the guitar
  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    CC55781 said:
    I love when bands take stands or sing about current events or fight for what’s right etc... In the 1960s political music was everywhere and it still holds up today. We need musicians to speak truth to power. Too many entertainers are just out to please everyone and make money. Not my thing. I hope this album is full of protest, rage, and clever lyrics. 

    I dislike the sound of this first track. It doesn’t sound real to me. Synth and drum machines aren’t my thing and have no true space around the instruments like a real drum in a real environment. This sounds like a plastic song to me. 

    I would’ve loved to hear more of Ed’s vocal range as well. 

    With respect to lyrics, it’s pretty cryptic. I think I can glean something from them but then again I don’t really know. It’s like reading tea leaves. 

    It’s art. I get it. Looking forward to the rest of the album and the show at MSG. 

    Can understand your points, but just so you know.... it's not a drum machine, it's "a real drum in a real environment". 
    my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,394
    You have the drummer that did Jesus Christ Pose.  This is like using Frank Thomas to bunt.
    Be Excellent To Each Other
    Party On, Dudes!
  • ForceofNature101
    ForceofNature101 Posts: 1,295
    edited January 2020
    Jason P said:
    You have the drummer that did Jesus Christ Pose.  This is like using Frank Thomas to bunt.
    I think it is rather creative how this groove started off as a drum machine creation and Matt literally recreated the vibe with it purely with his own drumset and mixing choices in post.  Injecting a human element to an initial electronic creation, made to sound electronic.  That is pretty meta


    To me real art is knowing when to pull back and lay down a groove.  Doing crazy fills and polyrhythmic stuff would not best service the song at hand.  
    Post edited by ForceofNature101 on

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