Ny Times Review Vedder Night 2 Nyc

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  • pdalowsky
    pdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,235
    freealcibiades wrote:
    Yes, but he's not reviewing the review, he's berating the guy for "not getting it" which is childish and naive. And again, the review is NOT the issue - it's the guy's response to it. Don't focus on the wrong part of the story.

    As an aside, pertaining to the review, what do we mean by "well written" or "utter nonsense"? These are very ambiguous terms. Are we referring to the diction? The structure? Or are we referring to an opinion we don't agree with? The first two are spot on; the article is well written. As for the third, the author's opinion, well it's fine to disagree but it's downright silly to claim something is utter nonsense or not well written because you're opinion doesn't line up with his. Right?

    I think we've just found the author....
  • freealcibiades
    freealcibiades Posts: 365
    Hahaha. Funny. No, I'm just the gremmie.net guy. Take that as you will.
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  • TiaMija
    TiaMija Posts: 597
    NC_Irie wrote:
    I just sent the writer of this article, Ben an e-mail. Thought I would share:

    Titled-"My Sympathies Ben"

    "Man, I just wanted to express my sincere sympathies for you missing the Eddie Vedder show in NYC that was apparent as I read your review.

    Anyone who has seen Vedder (either solo or with PJ) and has those kinds of statements, is truly missing out on the gift of music Ed has to share.

    But then again, you do write for the times, so with that in mind, I guess your review is par for the course.

    Sorry you didn't get it man."

    Glad YOU got it!
  • ariel
    ariel Posts: 191
    NC_Irie wrote:
    thanks man! i didn't think that I should have been attacked for being a passionate fan sticking up for Ed and his music.

    but, everyone has there own opinion I guess.


    Should the author of the review have been accused of not having the oh so cerebral ability to "get" the show and having the audicity to go ahead and write about it anyway?
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  • pdalowsky
    pdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,235
    freealcibiades wrote:
    Hahaha. Funny. No, I'm just the gremmie.net guy. Take that as you will.

    nice site by the way
  • NC_Irie
    NC_Irie Posts: 270
    pdalowsky wrote:
    I think we've just found the author....

    ROTFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  • Cree Nations
    Cree Nations Posts: 2,247
    ah he's a critic and 99.99% of critics are dumbasses. Is there a critique university they go to where they can get a degree in Critiqueology?
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  • NC_Irie
    NC_Irie Posts: 270
    ariel wrote:
    Should the author of the review have been accused of not having the oh so cerebral ability to "get" the show and having the audicity to go ahead and write about it anyway?

    ABSOLUTELY!

    YOU got it!
    Empty pockets will allow a greater sense of wealth.
    Why contain yourself like any other book on the shelf?

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    A world begins where the road ends.
    Watch me leave it all behind.
  • freealcibiades
    freealcibiades Posts: 365
    ariel wrote:
    Should the author of the review have been accused of not having the oh so cerebral ability to "get" the show and having the audicity to go ahead and write about it anyway?
    This is a more concise, more sardonic, funnier version of what I was saying. I clearly have no sense of humor, haven't you seen my site?
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  • meme
    meme Posts: 4,695
    PureandEasy wrote:
    Just because the man didn't praise Ed as the Lord our Savior doesn't mean he doesn't know what he's talking about

    he was doing a review of a show, he doesn't have to "get" anything

    I'm sure he was quite aware of the worshippers in the audience, doesn't mean he has to succumb

    Maybe.

    But perhaps had he known about Ed and the band, he would have gotten why it wasn't out of stupidity that the fans were in awe when Arc was played. Also, when he discusses the lyrics of guaranteed... and takes them as proof of ed's self-righteousness... that's just stupid. He is lending his sensibility to another person (which he does always, and so beautifully).

    It was a pretty bad review. It is also funny that a tight-assed newspaper accuses an artist of being tight-assed. But whatever.
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  • NC_Irie
    NC_Irie Posts: 270
    Cree Nations wrote:
    ah he's a critic and 99.99% of critics are dumbasses. Is there a critique university they go to where they can get a degree in Critiqueology?

    well put. im sure there is a degree for that.
    Empty pockets will allow a greater sense of wealth.
    Why contain yourself like any other book on the shelf?

    Subtle voices in the wind hear the truth they're telling.
    A world begins where the road ends.
    Watch me leave it all behind.
  • freealcibiades
    freealcibiades Posts: 365
    Note to self: tunnel vision is a virtue held in high regard on the BBS. Follow suit.
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  • smithnic
    smithnic Posts: 1,565
    I don't understand what took them so long. The guy couldn't make the deadline for Wednesday's paper??
    Go Get 'Em Tigers!
  • pdalowsky
    pdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,235
    I'm sure there is a degree in over reliance on clever words to make oneself appear smarter than everyone else.

    This review takes me back to Q magazines review of Advocado whereby they gave it 1 star, said it was regurgitated grunge for the sake of grunge.....they clearly had no idea, probably loved hip hop, one of those who would cheer if Thom Yorke or Pete Doherty farted, and had never bothered to even play the record...

    I just hate it when there appears to be an apparent ignorance by someone who is reviewing something yet has clearly conducted no research
  • pdalowsky
    pdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,235
    freealcibiades wrote:
    Note to self: tunnel vision is a virtue held in high regard on the BBS. Follow suit.

    bizarre....notes to self dont really need noting in a public forum.
  • freealcibiades
    freealcibiades Posts: 365
    pdalowsky wrote:
    I'm sure there is a degree in over reliance on clever words to make oneself appear smarter than everyone else.

    This review takes me back to Q magazines review of Advocado whereby they gave it 1 star, said it was regurgitated grunge for the sake of grunge.....they clearly had no idea, probably loved hip hop, one of those who would cheer if Thom Yorke or Pete Doherty farted, and had never bothered to even play the record...

    I just hate it when there appears to be an apparent ignorance by someone who is reviewing something yet has clearly conducted no research

    Let me be the first to apologize for having a 10 cent vocabulary. Growing up I had an affinity for learning words that I presumed would make me at least appear more intelligent than I actually am. It's a house of cards and a facade sprinkled atop a steaming pile of bullshit. I'm glad you called me out on it, watch as it comes crumbling down.

    As for the author not doing his research. That's your first mention of it; is that your problem with the article? Checking the facts, he's got everything straight.
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  • NC_Irie
    NC_Irie Posts: 270
    pdalowsky wrote:
    I'm sure there is a degree in over reliance on clever words to make oneself appear smarter than everyone else.

    This review takes me back to Q magazines review of Advocado whereby they gave it 1 star, said it was regurgitated grunge for the sake of grunge.....they clearly had no idea, probably loved hip hop, one of those who would cheer if Thom Yorke or Pete Doherty farted, and had never bothered to even play the record...

    I just hate it when there appears to be an apparent ignorance by someone who is reviewing something yet has clearly conducted no research

    im with you. I wasn't aware of the Q review, but based on my feelings towards this ignoramus, I don't need to see that one! ;o)

    cheers for being as passionate about this.
    Empty pockets will allow a greater sense of wealth.
    Why contain yourself like any other book on the shelf?

    Subtle voices in the wind hear the truth they're telling.
    A world begins where the road ends.
    Watch me leave it all behind.
  • pdalowsky
    pdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,235
    freealcibiades wrote:
    Let me be the first to apologize for having a 10 cent vocabulary. Growing up I had an affinity for learning words that I presumed would make me at least appear more intelligent than I actually am. It's a house of cards and a facade. I'm glad you called me out on it, watch as it comes crumbling down.

    no problem, I get it now...at least your honest

    As for the author not doing his research. That's your first mention of it; is that your problem with the article? Checking the facts, he's got everything straight.

    there is another thread on this whereby the inconsistancies are pointed out, rather than rewrite that, I suggest you check it out, and that was pointed to the Q review also, which basically stank of being so one dimensional and judegmental without any recourse to a CD player and headphones
  • ariel
    ariel Posts: 191
    freealcibiades wrote:
    I clearly have no sense of humor, haven't you seen my site?

    I've actually just been to your site. Watch the NY Times for my review tomorrow. Apparently we agree about your sense of humor ;)
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  • pdalowsky
    pdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,235
    ariel wrote:
    I've actually just been to your site. Watch the NY Times for my review tomorrow. Apparently we agree about your sense of humor ;)

    why dont you post it here?

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