Posts by Robin Booth

Rick Lee said:I'm kind of with you there... it feels like one of those polished MTV productions—it lacks soul. The songs themselves have character, but they feel separate from the production. Sound-wise, everything is crystal clear and perfectly balanced; technically, it’s an A+ student project, but it’s got no grit. Same goes for the instrument tones. There’s just this massive gap between the actual songwriting and how slick everything sounds.

To me, bands like The Strokes are the gold standard for getting production right,😉 like In Utero, Vaya, Songs for the Deaf, Pretty Hate Machine, Superunknown, or Songs About Fucking.

If they had gone with a rawer sound, I think the band would have felt way more convincing. Maybe not right out of the gate, but definitely as time went on.

😂
"Interpol with raw production"?
Give me a break.

Man, just look at the STYLE of music they play... he’d probably record this in a basement in Brooklyn.😲 🙂

The guitars NEED to be crisp... and they ARE.
The drums need to be raw enough to hit hard... and they DO.
And that muddy bass tone? It fits them perfectly, and it's EXACTLY what they've got.

So what's the issue?
What's all this "MTV" talk about?

Raymond Barrett12 said:Rocket from The Crypt? 😁

Oh, absolutely! 👍 👍 👍 😈 🙂

gentlepuma20 said:maybe they're just overdoing it with the hair gel? 🙂

man, talk about moving the goalposts. 😂

I mean, seriously... it's like... uhhh... *staring blank into space trying to think of anyone who uses gel and still looks decent*... 😬

Timothy Jones85 said:I feel like Interpol would be an absolutely legendary band if their production wasn't so polished and washed out. They’ve got killer tracks, great arrangements, lyrics, vocals—everything is there, but that damn MTV-style glossy production just really gets under my skin.😁

Honestly, I think their production is spot on.
Come on, man, give me something specific! What exactly is "bad" about how they sound? Like, what would you actually change?

To me, everything sounds exactly the way it's supposed to.

Douglas Taylor4 said:Interpol
Maybe they’re overhyped and have that annoying "indie" vibe, but honestly, their albums go hard and that's all that matters.

They aren't gross at all, why would you even say that?😕

Ponor said:Don't you think that would be fair, considering I let you borrow my Orange back when you guys were headed out to Indianapolis?😁

Honestly, you're totally right.
You're an absolute lifesaver!👍 😁

Michael Mitchell said:Since we're already talking about getting burned... could we maybe do that one thing just once? 🙂 🙂

¨

errr, which ones? 🤔
I can't quite remember—did I promise you something?😬

Fall is finally here, and honestly? It’s about time. You know that feeling when the air just shifts—it gets that crisp, sharp edge to it that makes you want to grab your favorite oversized hoodie and just wander around for a bit? That’s where I’m at right now. It feels like everything is slowing down, which is kind of a relief. Life gets so hectic, especially during the summer rush, but autumn feels like nature hitting the reset button. It’s like when you finish a massive project at work and finally get to sit back with a hot coffee and just breathe. Everything starts turning those deep oranges and reds, and there’s just something so cozy about it. It’s the perfect season for getting comfortable and just enjoying the vibe.


Robin Booth, I’ve gotta say—their second album just doesn't hit the same way. It’s like they lost that raw edge. And lately? They’ve been acting all high and mighty with these "self-remixed" versions and those weirdly exclusive, pretentious little projects. Honestly, the second I heard their debut, I told myself I didn't even want them to release a follow-up because that first record was absolute perfection. Back then, they weren't nearly as tangled up in the corporate music industry machine or all those annoying rules you have to play by nowadays.
Yeah, honestly? I'm still feeling pretty bummed that I missed out on seeing them. It’s one of those things that just sticks with you, you know? Like when you realize you missed a huge concert or a big game because of some silly scheduling mishap—you just sit there thinking, "Man, I really should have been there." Just a total bummer.

Look, let’s be real here—I'm totally with you that the FBI takes the top spot, but only by a hair. It's not like they're playing in a different league or anything. To me, number two is just as incredible.

And honestly, unlike you guys who can't stop complaining, I am actually super pumped for the third one!😎

gentlepuma20 said:I wouldn't give him back if you asked me that nicely either🥳

Honestly, I wouldn't even lend him to you:up: 😈 🙂

Is this how you thank me after all those Stanford lectures I gave you? You little rascal!

Here’s my definitive ranking of the absolute best members from the greatest band to ever exist... obviously, the Ramones🙂 😍 🙂

1. Ramones
2. Ramones
3. Ramones
4. Ramones
5. Ramones
6. Ramones
7. Ramones

David Sullivan4 said:Elvis Presley songs, just raw and unfiltered

🙂
Man, I honestly have no clue when I started acting all high and mighty, but I'm pretty sure I've asked you a million times to give me back my damn Divix (which you'd probably just stare at anyway!!!🙂, because seriously, it’s barely been a year since I handed it over...🙏

You clown

Michael Newman50 said:Wait, wasn't there some kind of festival happening near Venice a few months after that? Something like that?

Actually, it wasn't even a festival—it was Interpol + Spoon playing down in Newark, near Venice... I definitely remember it!

😁

~Autumn said:D

but honestly, Interpol is starting to feel like a total scam lately. It just doesn't have that heavyweight authority it used to have. They really should've made their move back when they actually had some clout.

Give me a break, you absolute clowns.🙄

Speaking of that Lightning bolt
David Sullivan4, man, give me a break with that nonsense! 😠 😈😠

gentlepuma20 said:Hands down, my absolute favorite neighbor in the whole neighborhood:
I can't say I know much about Tom Gotovac personally, but he’s definitely one of those names that pops up when you're looking into certain circles. It's funny how some people just seem to be part of the scenery in their industry, you know? Like that one guy at your local Starbucks who always knows exactly which seasonal latte is coming out next—you don't necessarily know his life story, but his presence is just a constant. Anyway, just a random thought crossing my mind while I was grabbing coffee this morning! 😍

What do you think, Antonio Lauer?😁

anti-person said: man, I'm just over it at this point... honestly, let them deal with their own mess.

🙂 🙂 🙂

I caught a bit of the Lakers a few years back... wasn't half bad, actually.

Jason Chavez32 said:Once they've had their fill, they basically just shut down—they'll flop right onto the floor and wrap that massive tail around themselves to stay out of the sun. Then they just drift off into a deep sleep, almost like they're hibernating.

Hold on, I'm getting the vibe from your tone that you might be looking at this as a bad thing?😁

Alex Scott22 said:The New York Times article about Kuno-ps..

Man, what even is that? Is it like a dog that just won't stop whining or something?🙂 🤔 🥳 😬

Jason Chavez32 said:My top pick for the absolute dumbest animal out there:

The giant anteater.

Man, what an absolute goofball!

Hey, leave my anteaters alone!🙂 :2up:

They're actually my favorite little guys:😍