The middle-aged dummies are forming a band called "Blanket"! It's a cover band. (13 Viewers)

[titusbramble]

So I'm going to go away from technicalities and rules and chime in about something music-related—and almost MAD-related—that sort of tickled me. I had an old friend text me with this message:

*Interpol voice* How are things on the West Coast?

I lol'd. Pretty hard. I told him that today my heart swings.

I would make some reference to not seeing 60 Minutes

 

[rockaction]

So I'm going to go away from technicalities and rules and chime in about something music-related—and almost MAD-related—that sort of tickled me. I had an old friend text me with this message:

*Interpol voice* How are things on the West Coast?

I lol'd. Pretty hard. I told him that today my heart swings.

I would make some reference to not seeing 60 Minutes

LOL.

That took me a minute. I don't think he'd ever come up with that. Not a big football guy. I don't think he would have ever seen that segue/commercial where the football led into 60 minutes (Except on the West Coast).

That's really funny.

 

[simey]

such as Blinded By The Light by Manfred Mann).

Don’t be a doosh deuce.

j/k GB

speaking of which, I used to think "And little Early-Pearly came by in his curly-wurly" was "And little Early-Pearly gave my anus curly-wurly".

Okay. Bruce did not write that.

Those are falguy's dirty lyrics. Don't let him near your butt or he might curly-wurly you.

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

So I'm going to go away from technicalities and rules and chime in about something music-related—and almost MAD-related—that sort of tickled me. I had an old friend text me with this message:

*Interpol voice* How are things on the West Coast?

I lol'd. Pretty hard. I told him that today my heart swings.

Was he in the kitchen with a culinary eye? Was he making something special and, more importantly, were you smart enough to try?



There’s a Reddit thread about terrible Interpol lyrics.

I forgot about the classic “her stories were boring and stuff” from Roland.

They are the band I like with the largest music:lyrics ratio that I can think of.

 

[rockaction]

They are the band I like with the largest music:lyrics ratio that I can think of.

I wrote this to him: "God, the lyrics on Our Love To Admire are something else. I thought they were tongue-in-cheek at first, but then I really listened to the rest of their lyrics, and who knows?"

That "Her stories were boring and stuff/she's always calling my bluff" line is a dandy, isn't it?

I can never figure out whether Banks is seriously narrating the thoughts as himself or if he's a Patrick Bateman-esque character who simply sings his character's lyrics.

I suppose it doesn't matter in the end. I've never been too critical of rock lyrics. When they're great, that's a bonus. But Johnny Rotten could have sung the alphabet and I probably wouldn't have held it against him.

 

[Chaos34]

now searching punk covers of the alphabet song.

when i was learning it as toddler, i only sang 25 letters. i didn't know why.

 

[zamboni]

now searching punk covers of the alphabet song.

when i was learning it as toddler, i only sang 25 letters. i didn't know why.

Singing only 25 of them is punk.

 

[Charlie Steiner]

now searching punk covers of the alphabet song.

when i was learning it as toddler, i only sang 25 letters. i didn't know why.

Singing only 25 of them is punk.

Where's the 'p'?

It's running down my leg!

 

[Pip's Invitation]

So I'm going to go away from technicalities and rules and chime in about something music-related—and almost MAD-related—that sort of tickled me. I had an old friend text me with this message:

*Interpol voice* How are things on the West Coast?

I lol'd. Pretty hard. I told him that today my heart swings.

Was he in the kitchen with a culinary eye? Was he making something special and, more importantly, were you smart enough to try?



There’s a Reddit thread about terrible Interpol lyrics.

I forgot about the classic “her stories were boring and stuff” from Roland.

They are the band I like with the largest music:lyrics ratio that I can think of.

I have “her stories were boring and stuff” in the “so bad it’s good” category. Especially if you take into account the NYC hipster scene that they were part of.

 

[shuke]

And to answer shuke's question that shuke didn't answer, we've always allowed either Spotify or Youtube links, as mentioned in the first post that no one read.

What if it's on neither?

 

[rockaction]

I have “her stories were boring and stuff” in the “so bad it’s good” category. Especially if you take into account the NYC hipster scene that they were part of.

It's a pretty memorable line, anyway.

I just watched half of "Meet Me In The Bathroom" and as much as I liked the music coming out of NYC around that time, I would have been an existential pariah to most of those young adults. I just can't fathom hanging out with them.

Aliens making cool music!

 

[Pip's Invitation]

I have “her stories were boring and stuff” in the “so bad it’s good” category. Especially if you take into account the NYC hipster scene that they were part of.

It's a pretty memorable line, anyway.

I just watched half of "Meet Me In The Bathroom" and as much as I liked the music coming out of NYC around that time, I would have been an existential pariah to most of those young adults. I just can't fathom hanging out with them.

Aliens making cool music!

This coincided with my Lost Years, so I got to see the phenomenon up close. I wasn’t a hipster or really part of their scene, but my friends and I liked some of the bands from that scene (including Interpol), so I got to see it unfold in real time. I’m sure you would have been ok being adjacent to it as I was.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

And yes, I always felt Paul Banks gave off Patrick Bateman vibes.

When they released “No I in Threesome,” I was like, I dunno if I can deal with this anymore.

 

[rockaction]

When they released “No I in Threesome,” I was like, I dunno if I can deal with this anymore.

That's the song that left me really confused by their lyrics. I couldn't really take it seriously. That, for me, was the "it's so bad it's good" lyrical foray. The other stuff is forgivable. "Stella Was A Diver and She Was Always Down" was a groaner, but I was able to accommodate. Suspension of intelligence and all.

But "No I . . . " was the most overtly WTF moment I had with their lyrics. Was he trying to be profound or Bateman again? One could plausibly posit that he's talking about the covenant between himself, his wife, and God, but oh!—how I doubt that. It just sounds like another Patrick Bateman song.

Regardless, I dig Interpol. I enjoy their records. I just didn't take them as seriously as other bands. For example, I think Vampire Weekend (who came later from a NYC scene) writes awesome lyrics. I tend to hold them in higher esteem than Interpol. Same with Modest Mouse. In fact, I had to choose one night in Connecticut between a Modest Mouse and Interpol show. Interpol was playing a club that I liked in a city that I liked. Modest Mouse was playing in the middle of nowhere in Wallingford, CT. I still chose Modest Mouse.

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

When they released “No I in Threesome,” I was like, I dunno if I can deal with this anymore.

That's the song that left me really confused by their lyrics. I couldn't really take it seriously. That, for me, was the "it's so bad it's good" lyrical foray. The other stuff is forgivable. "Stella Was A Diver and She Was Always Down" was a groaner, but I was able to accommodate. Suspension of intelligence and all.

But "No I . . . " was the most overtly WTF moment I had with their lyrics. Was he trying to be profound or Bateman again? One could plausibly posit that he's talking about the covenant between himself, his wife, and God, but oh!—how I doubt that. It just sounds like another Patrick Bateman song.

Regardless, I dig Interpol. I enjoy their records. I just didn't take them as seriously as other bands. For example, I think Vampire Weekend (who came later from a NYC scene) writes awesome lyrics. I tend to hold them in higher esteem than Interpol. Same with Modest Mouse. In fact, I had to choose one night in Connecticut between a Modest Mouse and Interpol show. Interpol was playing a club that I liked in a city that I liked. Modest Mouse was playing in the middle of nowhere in Wallingford, CT. I still chose Modest Mouse.

I’ve seen them both several times. You made the right choice on that night.

 

[rockaction]

I’ve seen them both several times. You made the right choice on that night.

Really? That's good to know. I'd figure (now) that Carlos D would keep them tight live, whereas Modest Mouse can put on a drunken, sloppy show.

That's interesting.

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

I’ve seen them both several times. You made the right choice on that night.

Really? That's good to know. I'd figure (now) that Carlos D would keep them tight live, whereas Modest Mouse can put on a drunken, sloppy show.

That's interesting.

A Modest Mouse show totally depends on Isaac Brock. And he has his **** together now.

I’ve seen some terrible MM shows when he was completely out of it. But the past few have been great, including a couple months ago when they were supporting Pixies. One of the best shows I’ve seen from them.

Better than Pixies that night.

 

[rockaction]

But the past few have been great, including a couple months ago when they were supporting Pixies. One of the best shows I’ve seen from them.

Better than Pixies that night.

Any chance you don't mind telling me what night and in what city? I'd love to check the set list.

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

But the past few have been great, including a couple months ago when they were supporting Pixies. One of the best shows I’ve seen from them.

Better than Pixies that night.

Any chance you don't mind telling me what night and in what city? I'd love to check the set list.

Modest Mouse Setlist at The Union Event Center, Salt Lake City

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www.setlist.fm

 

[landrys hat]

And to answer shuke's question that shuke didn't answer, we've always allowed either Spotify or Youtube links, as mentioned in the first post that no one read.

What if it's on neither?

You have to send everyone a tape.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

And to answer shuke's question that shuke didn't answer, we've always allowed either Spotify or Youtube links, as mentioned in the first post that no one read.

What if it's on neither?

post lyrics and the sheet music and we'll figure it out.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Is a one-off live performance by a band different from the original considered a cover?

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Is a one-off live performance by a band different from the original considered a cover?

Yes.

 

[zamboni]

Is a one-off live performance by a band different from the original considered a cover?

Yes.

I wasn’t thinking of a cover being an artist doing a live version of his/her/their own studio song, but it’s all good.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Is a one-off live performance by a band different from the original considered a cover?

Yes.

I wasn’t thinking of a cover being an artist doing a live version of his/her/their own studio song, but it’s all good.

That's not what I meant. My interpretation of "A band different from the original" doesn't imply that the original artist is involved.

 

[zamboni]

Is a one-off live performance by a band different from the original considered a cover?

Yes.

I wasn’t thinking of a cover being an artist doing a live version of his/her/their own studio song, but it’s all good.

That's not what I meant. My interpretation of "A band different from the original" doesn't imply that the original artist is involved.

My bad - I misread Andy’s post.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Is a one-off live performance by a band different from the original considered a cover?

Yes.

I wasn’t thinking of a cover being an artist doing a live version of his/her/their own studio song, but it’s all good.

That's not what I meant. My interpretation of "A band different from the original" doesn't imply that the original artist is involved.

My bad - I misread Andy’s post.

It's possible I did.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

In any case, I think this from krista's first post covers either interpretation of Andy's question.

Q: Is a reworking of a song by the same artist a cover? In other words, can an artist cover its own song?
A: My answer for these purposes will be no. An exception, however, will be made for the same artist merely appearing in a later version. For instance, if Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire" is later covered by Billy's new band, the Uruk-Hais, then you can draft the Uruk-Hais' version as a cover, and vice versa. I'm not going to get into band lineup changes and will be basing this purely on artist name. If it's different, then it's eligible.

 

[zamboni]

lol at “the Uruk-Hais”

 

[shuke]

And to answer shuke's question that shuke didn't answer, we've always allowed either Spotify or Youtube links, as mentioned in the first post that no one read.

What if it's on neither?

You have to send everyone a tape.

I was actually hoping a youtube video of me listening to a bootleg cassette would count.

 

[Doug B]

Is a one-off live performance by a band different from the original considered a cover?

Yes.

The rule has already been cast otherwise, but:

I really think the "one-off live performance" should still have been a "recorded and released one-off live performance". But then, in 2023 ... if someone records a barroom performance on their iPhone and uploads it to YouTube ... is that a "release" these days? Heck if I know.

EDIT: Thinking about this some ... video taken of the Beatles Rooftop Concert was kind of like the pre-Internet version of a quasi-release ... perhaps? Someone could draft the Beatles' 26-second "cover" of "God Save The Queen" from the Rooftop Concert, even if it was never committed to vinyl (the rest of the setlist were Beatles tunes)?

 

[Doug B]

lol at “the Uruk-Hais”

That's kind of like Billy Joel's "Chris Gaines" persona.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Is a one-off live performance by a band different from the original considered a cover?

Yes.

The rule has already been cast otherwise, but:

I really think the "one-off live performance" should still have been a "recorded and released one-off live performance". But then, in 2023 ... if someone records a barroom performance on their iPhone and uploads it to YouTube ... is that a "release" these days? Heck if I know.

That’s a question for the kids, not middle-aged dummies.

 

[Yo Mama]

Is a one-off live performance by a band different from the original considered a cover?

Yes.

The rule has already been cast otherwise, but:

I really think the "one-off live performance" should still have been a "recorded and released one-off live performance". But then, in 2023 ... if someone records a barroom performance on their iPhone and uploads it to YouTube ... is that a "release" these days? Heck if I know.

That’s a question for the kids, not middle-aged dummies.

Middle Aged Dummies: “Put your damn phones down!!!”

 

[Doug B]

Thinking about this some ... video taken of the Beatles Rooftop Concert was kind of like the pre-Internet version of a quasi-release ... perhaps? Someone could draft the Beatles' 26-second "cover" of "God Save The Queen" from the Rooftop Concert, even if it was never committed to vinyl (the rest of the setlist were Beatles tunes)?

Quoting myself since a few replies had already gone by before the edit.

 

[Charlie Steiner]

lol at “the Uruk-Hais”

Polynesian Ska.

 

[krista4]

And to answer shuke's question that shuke didn't answer, we've always allowed either Spotify or Youtube links, as mentioned in the first post that no one read.

What if it's on neither?

I'm at the other answers to this. But the real answer is, it needs to be in a form where we can all listen to it.

 

[shuke]

it needs to be in a form where we can all listen to it

You sure you want to leave it this wide open?

 

[krista4]

it needs to be in a form where we can all listen to it

You sure you want to leave it this wide open?

I'm counting on people not to be ********.

 

[krista4]

WHOA.

 

[zamboni]

WHOA.

Didn’t get the FCC relaxation memo either.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

WHOA.

Going to the Test Forum. BRB.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

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[Pip's Invitation]

WHOA.

WHOA.

Didn’t get the FCC relaxation memo either.

I think the language filter doesn't account for slight variations like plural forms.

 

[krista4]

I think the language filter doesn't account for slight variations like plural forms.

Dickmitten
Dickmittens

 

[krista4]

Hmmmm...

**********
Cocksuckers

 

[Pip's Invitation]

I think the language filter doesn't account for slight variations like plural forms.

Dickmitten
Dickmittens

The "mitten" part is actually the variation here.

 

[krista4]

You might be right.

 

[krista4]

The "mitten" part is actually the variation here.

Mississippi Goddammitten

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Type the first name of the head coach of the Greatest Show on Turf Rams and see what happens.

ETA: If you say "Mike" I will cut you.