Posts by Morgan Palmer2

Roger Newman50 said:Just listen to the album.
The whole thing.

I am.

velvethound8 said:They just check your ID, glance at your student card to jot something down, hand over the ticket, and give you a receipt. That’s the whole deal, $97, downtown Los Angeles.

I didn't even get a receipt. 🤷

As for Tud, I don't know, man. Honestly, those vocals just drive me up the wall. They sound like one of a thousand indistinguishable indie bands. It's a shame that the indie scene has become so massive and mainstream lately; there are hardly any groups left that actually have a distinct sound or feel truly original. 😢

This band, Tud, is getting so huge that they’ve pretty much stuck to playing in French-speaking territories up until now. Well, except for their set at Coachella.🙄

Man, we really owe a lot to the European Union!

I don't really have a use for it.

Still Indiana...

Larry Morales12 said:They usually just photocopy an ID or the front page of a student card. Honestly, it all depends on whether they actually log those details into their own database. If they did, you could check at other locations to see if someone already used up their student discount. It’s worth a shot.

I’d be willing to bet their verification system isn't even synced up—meaning they aren't networked together, or maybe they just haven't bothered to build a universal database yet. Unless you physically walk into the same shop and scroll through their list of photocopied IDs on a computer, there's no way to know. You should try it, though. It doesn't hurt to play a little dumb and see what happens. 😂😂😂

Hannah Kim16 said:they just scrape the data right from the index.

That isn't really the rule. From what I’ve gathered so far, they mostly just record or copy down personal info. (In my case, they didn't even bother looking at or opening my file).

Everything’s cool. I respect the passion. But look, there are plenty of us here who aren't really into the metal scene (honestly, I’d say at least 80% of people out there fall into that category). 😉😉😉

coastalfox26 said:Just a quick heads-up for anyone typing Mastodon into YouTube for the first time: this isn't the kind of band you just stumble upon and love instantly. It takes a while—maybe even a hundred listens—to really get it. Stick with them. Download an album and listen to it from start to finish. Their records are conceptual, almost like one long song broken into parts. The music can be a bit much at first, but once it clicks... 🙏 For me, they’re right up there with Disturbed as the most powerful new metal band out there.

I honestly don't have all day to spend on one group; there are just too many other great bands catching my ear right now.😍 Besides, I bet some folks on here wouldn't even give Jamiroquai a second look unless they were forced to listen to them a hundred times until it finally stuck, right?🤣🤣
I'm guessing Mastodon will be headlining the forest stage (since you mentioned Budweiser isn't the sponsor anymore), which means they'll likely clash with the main stage headliners. Personally, I'll be sticking with the big names on the main stage, so I guess I'll find something else to occupy my time during that set.☕

Larry Morales12 said:Personally, I feel like the whole album stays pretty consistent. Maybe tracks like Oblivion this, Ghost of Karelia, and The Last Baron stand out just a bit more than the rest. If you're just starting out, honestly, try listening to the instrumental versions of Oblivion this and Divinations first.

Sorry... actually, scratch that! 🤣 They aren't unbearable. I just think they might have been a lot more interesting if they had used a different vocalist.

Larry Morales12 said:I mean, if you're down for some heavy stuff, go for it.🙂
I don't usually dive into progressive metal, but those guys are actually pretty great.

I’m definitely into heavier sounds, though I think we might have different ideas of what "heavy" actually means. I wouldn't call myself a metalhead, but hey, why not? I'll give them a listen. Any specific recommendations so I don't accidentally jump straight into something that isn't my vibe?😍

Larry Morales12 said:Man, this is just too good. If you haven't given them a shot yet, or if they aren't even on your radar, do yourself a favor and spin their last album, "Crack the Sky." It’ll probably win you over in no time. 🙂

I'll have to check that out...

feralpilot81 said:Well, if you look at the official website, they’ve got Arcade Fire, CH, and Jamiroquai listed. No mention of Grinderman there. Though, if you ask me, Cypress Hill probably shouldn't be getting top billing, but hey, that's how it goes. ☕

Look... they definitely are. You're a little late to the party on this one. Even if the official site hasn't explicitly labeled Grinderman as a headliner yet, every other news outlet out there is calling them as such. Plus, just take a look at the lineup layout: the first four acts are all set in a much larger font, and Grinderman is right there among them. Of course, it's always possible Coachella might shake things up and change the hierarchy if they manage to book an even bigger name at the last minute.

feralpilot81 said:Which four headliners are we talking about? I was under the impression it was just Arcade Fire and Jamiroquai so far. 🤷

It's Arcade Fire, Grinderman, Jamiroquai, and Cypress Hill.

I’m honestly speechless... I really thought they had given up on the metal crowd entirely. Don't get me wrong, I don't have anything against the genre, but I feel like metalheads rarely vibe with even 5% of what Coachella puts on (even if they end up loving this lineup). They always seem to be hovering on the outskirts of the crowd, so in my opinion, throwing a few metal acts into the mix like they did a couple of years ago just feels forced. I think Coachella should focus more on defining its own specific musical identity. If you want to cater to the metal fans, why not just give them a legitimate, dedicated metal festival where they can actually enjoy themselves?

They’ve already dropped four headliners, and word on the street is at least one of them cost a fortune. Honestly, I don't see how they can squeeze in QOTSA for us. Maybe once the city actually decides to chip in some funding instead of just burying organizers under red tape and permit fees—or, you know, charging $350 just to park in a field $0.00...

wiredskipper56 said:Is there any chance QOTSA shows up? Their European tour wraps up in May, but they just added a date in Belgium on June 30th.

I wish...🙂

They have dates in France on July 1st and 2nd, which makes it theoretically possible, but honestly? Practically speaking, I wouldn't hold my breath.

If you don't have an unknown connection and that same girlfriend? She's quite popular and intuitive, so I suppose it wouldn't be all that out of the ordinary.

hahahaha! Elemental (unless they’re just Prodigy under a new name or you mixed up your Friend? 😲).

I mean, look at us—we’re getting spoiled, aren't we? It’s getting a bit ridiculous. We have Prodigy and Depeche Mode coming our way soon, and God forbid we actually get Metallica or U2 on the schedule. Not even five years ago, this country was basically a musical wasteland where nothing ever happened.

I have to ask you, though: where on earth are they finding the budget and the luck to pull this off? In just five years, they’ve booked a festival with about 25 acts—maybe 50 if you count everyone—but I’m not counting guys like Andrew, Heroine, or Bosti. Let's be real, those crowds wouldn't even fill a small club, and they mostly just play for the people standing right against the stage anyway. Yet, somehow, they haven't repeated a single major act in that entire window.

It makes me wonder. Either you have an endless supply of cash and free time to have listened to every single one of these artists back in the day (clearly not here in the States), or your music library isn't quite as diverse as you claim, especially since this year's concert season feels so thin.