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enroll in film editing classes at the local community college☕
That works for me—I'll just have Mark record a CD for me. 🙂
hollowseal33 said:turn on the news 😉
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seen it before—but yeah... solid 😬
Hands down, the single most ridiculous thing I’ve read on this board today (and trust me, I’ve waded through plenty of nonsense in that US-Australia thread 😬):
Cyanide said:If you actually believe Enigma is more popular or has moved more units than Vangelis, then you’re clearly one of those people who mistakes raw data for conclusions pulled straight out of thin air. In terms of sheer impact and legacy, Enigma doesn't even touch Vangelis. Hey, nobody is stopping you from listening to them—but your logic is flawed. It’s like claiming Aguilera is more iconic than Tina Turner.
The delusion is real here!!!!1 🙏 🙏 🙏
redcrane28 said:Personally, I find Pitseleh way more impactful than Say Yes—honestly, most of Smith’s catalog hits harder. Say Yes just doesn't feel quite as numbing to me.
Well, yeah...
But you make a fair point—Pitseleh is a total downer. It’s just that I listen to XO significantly less than Either/Or, so it tends to slip my mind...
Here are my top five picks—songs that are best enjoyed in total silence, preferably with a box of Kleenex nearby... 😢
1. Elliott Smith - Say Yes
2. Iron & Wine - Upward Over the Mountain
3. M Ward - I'll Be Your Bird
4. National - Baby, We'll Be Fine
5. Beck - Lost Cause
Well.. back to the top of the charts...
The top 3 absolute powerhouses of football right now: 2up
1. United Kingdom
2. Germany
3. Italy
Honestly, it’s a shame we don't see those first two going head-to-head more often.😢
oktopod said:Michael has certainly been listening to himself quite a bit lately. 😬
You’re out of your mind 😁
though I am a little worried about what happens when we hit five pages...
It was a tight scrap at the summit 🙂

Carol Jackson45 said:That’s pretty much the rule.
Here are my top 3 bands that everyone seems to obsess over, but I find incredibly dull:
1. Sigur Rós
2. Mogwai
3. Belle & Sebastian
I’m with you on the first two—but I can't bring myself to agree on the third. 😍
Dead Carrot said:I’m not sure if it’s just me—I have this habit of linking things that don't belong together, like associating numbers with words, words with colors, or music with physical objects—but if anyone else gets this, you'll understand why my first thought when hearing this track was that old rag I use to wipe the bathroom floor after a shower.
I don't know why, but this suddenly reminds me of Sioux Falls 😬
In my opinion, the first track on that entire list is the standout—it’ll probably end up being a staple in any solid collection within a day or two 😬
redcrane28, I think it’s about time you sat down and recorded an American music club session. 😳
Found the absolute best list today while digging through the archives of an old inbox—and yes, I actually am working right now. I'm sorry, I didn't quite catch that—could you clarify what you meant? Boring.
Our top 40 Things WE Hated About high Fidelity
Look, we’ve spent our lives as rock critics—we’ve rubbed elbows with the industry elite. But let’s be honest: if even one of those critics actually looked like Natasha Wagner, we probably wouldn't be stuck in this profession anymore.
Besides, any rock critic worth their salt would’ve already checked out the "new Stereolab." It’s just not how things work—certainly not for a hack over at the Chicago Reader like our buddy Peter Margasak.
Besides, Le Boob Oscillator ISN'T New STEREOLAB!
A quick note for the casting department: Natasha Wagner is basically the rebound girl you end up with after moving on from Catherine Zet Jones—and Liti Taylor plays the rock critic.
The only woman in this movie John Cusack Has true chemistry with is Joan Cusack—now, that’s a pairing we’d actually love to see.
Jack Black turns OFF The wimpy Bella and Sebastian tune for What—some track that exists solely to score allergy medication commercials or dramatic movie trailers? You can bet your life that's the only reason they included it.
He also takes a jab at the guy for wanting to pick up "i Just Called to say i Love you"—it’s pretty ironic, considering his supposedly edgy noise band delivers such a subpar Marvin Gaye cover just to satisfy a cheap cinematic beat.
Besides, as far as we can tell—Let's get IT on " is not rob and Laura's song. Isn't IT that Chemical Brothers tune he's playing in The Club When They meet?
Chicago record buyers with any interest in punk would already own Naked Raygun Records and thus would not need to be told Who Stiff Little fingers ara.
"alternativa Ulster" is a far superior track to "Suspect Devica" regardless.
Anyone Who Can listen to Green day and hear The Clash Has never heard The Clash—it’s just not the same thing. And honestly, what is it about Green day makes People Want to talk about Green day?
How Come there's never more Than Two customers in the Store for the whole movie until The beta band?
13. So, what’s the actual deal with that "i will now sell five copies of the Beta band" bit? Is the implication that the Beta band ara good? And if so—what then?
When They walk out of The Biograph Theater and Cusack says, "John Dillinger was shot here"—was that line lifted straight from the book?
15. Alright, let's be real—the film is set in Chicago not London, supposedly because John Cusack wanted to craft a cinematic love letter to his old stomping grounds. But from what I can gather, that just meant filming a handful of scenes around his go-to diners and local clubs—it doesn't actually capture the soul of the city, the grit, or any real sense of the local culture or urban energy.
16. They swapped the scenery, yet they couldn't be bothered to update Hornby's character names—Ian, a girl called "Charlie," Penelopa... just solid, dependable Midwestern monikers.
There are those 17,000 shots where he walks into his place and that "see Pavement" poster is just sitting right there by the door.
The Ladybug Transistor / of Montreal poster. Honestly—shouldn't of Montreal have been the headliner for that show?
Alright, let’s be real—we definitely had a good laugh when that user vanished right after the girlfriend packed up and left. But honestly? We aren't buying it for a second—there is absolutely no way Laura was actually listening to either of those bands.
20. Those three distinct shots of the Slits record.
That mother with the thick accent and those endless shots of the Swiss flag during the father's funeral—it was a bit much. We’re all aware she’s a Danish actress, but still. Even Jean Claude Van Damme—looking at you, *Hard Target*, where Wilfred Brimley played his "Cajun" Uncle Douvee—and Arnold Schwarzenegger as "Dutch" managed to pull off better backstories to justify their questionable dialects than this.
The lead actress is a bit of a snooze—honestly, pretty flat—but thankfully, with Catherine Zet Jones and Lisa Bonet sharing the screen, she isn't solely responsible for the film's lack of spark.
Lisa Bonet makes an appearance in this one.
Lisa Bonet's character produces music that’s roughly as compelling as anything she might actually release herself—it's a fair comparison, really.
25. Even in the book, they try to paint her character as Mary Chapin Carpenter—though honestly, she’s more like Shelby Lynne on a bad day, at best.
It’s totally fine if the guy hooks up with Lisa Bonet—she’s still got that look, assuming you're into the whole bohemian-junkie aesthetic—but honestly, his musical integrity—what little there is of it—wouldn't allow him to just loop her CD all day. It's the same deal with Jack Black—he'd absolutely be yanking that "Baby I Love Your Way" track off the stereo to blast Katrina and the Waves instead.
27. The rain.
The writers behind this film—well, they’re clearly aiming for something like Charlie's Angels next.
Mick Jagger gets a nice nod here—but Keith Richards isn't mentioned once.
30. Every single shirt John Cusack wears looks like he swiped it directly from Robyn Hitchcock's wardrobe.
31. Whenever the guy running Championship Vinyl decides to release a record—which, by the way, features music he wouldn't touch with a ten-foot pole—it ends up being a CD.
32. Honestly, it really should’ve just been titled "Hi Fidelity."
33. Or maybe "Hi Infidelity." Though I think REO Speedwagon beat them to the punch on that one.
A film written and directed by Jack Black feels almost too predictable—it’s practically inevitable—and honestly, it’s enough to drive us crazy.
35. Honestly, we can't find a single legitimate criticism for Todd Louiso—but screw him regardless.
Is there anything truly more tedious than a Dylan track from the early nineties? Aside from, perhaps, a brand-new Dylan release—though, hey, at least we’ve seen *Wonder Boys*.
37. For the love of God, could we please get a single long shot in this movie? Just one? Even a medium shot wouldn't kill. It’s like Stephen Frears and producer Mike Newell sat down, shook hands, and decided—"Alright, let's pool our genius to create the most static piece of cinema ever made." Honestly, it's absurd—Frears makes those Dogma directors look like they were mentored by Jerry Bruckheimer.
38. On that note—John Cusack was actually in Con Air. Honestly, some cinematic choices just can't be forgiven.
The film's finale feels remarkably similar to those classic episodes of Beverly Hills 90210—you know the ones—where the entire cast congregates at the Peach Pit After Dark, and the editing just bounces between intense, lingering stares among the main players and whatever band happens to be jamming on stage. The only real difference is that the live music at the Peach Pit actually had some soul—and that’s not even mentioning the Flaming Lips episode.
Top 5 lists are just plain bogus—total fluff. Now, a Top 40? That’s actually worth something.
The list is from 2000. I'm not quite sure what you're getting at here—could you clarify?Honestly, it was just incredibly dull. 🙂
Kevin Chavez3 said:damn, that's 😵
Alright, I'll make it official—I solemnly swear to stop messing with you whenever you've had a few too many.😁
Carol Jackson45 said:What’s the actual difference between eating a leg of lamb and eating lamb eyes? At the end of the day, the animal is dead and cooked either way.
It really comes down to the "ick" factor—the psychological hurdle.
Personally, I find meat a bit much in general, but certain cuts—well, let's just say some shapes are harder to stomach than others.😉
redcrane28 said:but that friend doesn't have a clue anyway 🙂
I believe you. People who act like they’re overflowing with that kind of "life wisdom" are usually just
full of... 🙄
Nicholas Perez33 said:just like my guy, I prefer black 😬
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