Best and worst concerts of the year?

catfight 😁

Larry Ramirez10 said:To me, The Rolling Stones at the IEEE were pretty underwhelming. It was just that gritty Detroit garage sound... honestly, they probably should have just stayed in the garage.

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You're out of your mind. The Rolling Stones are the best band in the universe, and that was easily one of the greatest shows I've ever seen at the IEEE—and that goes for everywhere else, too.

Steven Hernandez9 said:So what's the big deal? Honestly, I usually gravitate toward stuff that has at least a little bit of that American spirit baked into it. You can totally see that in my list of favorite concerts this year, though I’ve definitely hit up plenty of shows that don't have that vibe either. And hey, if I admit that one of those other shows was a total snooze fest, does that make me "tone-deaf" or "stuck in some adolescent genre bubble" according to you? Or whatever else you want to call it...😕

Look, since you're really digging your heels in on this one—fine, whatever...
I still stand by everything I told you, and honestly, even more so now that we're talking about it...

Steven Hernandez9 said:Maybe it's better to just let the readers of this thread decide whether there's actually an issue here or not.😉

Errr, actually, let's not do that (considering the crowd that hangs out on this forum).

Steven Hernandez9 said:Oh, and one more thing; I'd suggest the mods change the nickname for 🙄 to :Robin Booth:

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There you go.

Robin Booth said:I only deploy that kind of logic when dealing with certain forum visitors.

Blessed puberty.

Steven Hernandez9 said:Whether you have a problem with this decision or not... perhaps it's best to just leave that up to the readers of this thread...😉

*clears throat*I don't have much to say on this...*clears throat*...

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Don't you dare disrespect Elvis, or I might just have to take you all out like a bunch of rabbits! 🙂

Naples, FL - leaving the city

(Judging by my adolescent obsession with anything involving banjos and mustaches, I suppose tomorrow's concert might just make it onto the list of all-time greats🙂 🙂 🙂 )

Nicholas Perez33 said:leave Elvis alone—or I might just have to take you all out like a litter of rabbits. 🙂

True. especially since most people don't realize what kind of guy he actually was. 🙂

I’m aware, but even here on the forum, things tend to glitch out occasionally. 😍

Hehe, once I boot this thing up, it turns into Dr. Jekyll.
You should see what they’re saying about it on the news 😈

Susan Clark10 said:😲
you're crazy. The Rolling Stones are the greatest band in the universe, and that was easily one of the best shows ever at the IEEE... and beyond.

To each their own.
Personally, I felt the drums were largely unnecessary, almost like they weren't quite tapping into what the lineup could actually achieve, which left the whole thing feeling a bit flat to me...

As for the universe, The Grateful Dead are playing at the IEEE tomorrow, and I highly recommend them if you want cosmic energy beamed straight into your ears...
Their first show in New York City was truly the pinnacle of music for me—especially regarding the guitar work—it was such an inimitable and cathartic experience...

Hey guys, thanks for looking out for me🙂, but seriously, don't sweat it... I'm not even worried about that jerk, and some other weirdos are even lower on my list. Besides, Kevin Chavez3 😲is definitely going to pay me back that Money!🙂😬

Larry Ramirez10 said:[For me, their first show in New York City was the absolute peak of what music can be—at least when you're talking about those guitars. It was this totally unrepeatable, cathartic experience. [/B]

Oh, absolutely!!! Me too 🙂 And man, you hit the nail on the head with that description. Catch you tonight 👋

Robin Booth said:Look, thanks for the support, guys🙂, but there’s really no need... I don't feel any threat from that loser, and I certainly don't fear anyone else, but Kevin Chavez3 😲is going to pay me back that Money!🙂😬

I mean, I can pay it back if necessary... 😳 It just bothers me when you get so aggressive toward perfectly decent people... Unknown, why can't we all just get along? :hippie:

Anyway, regarding this thread, last night's Unknown show was easily one of the best concerts of the year, maybe even the decade. Absolutely incredible. My ears are still ringing from it...

Mr. Wrong said:I mean, hey, I can always pay it back if I really need to... 😳 I can't believe I'm actually saying this, but sometimes you just have to step back and look at the big picture. It’s kind of like when you’re trying to fix a leaky faucet—you can spend all day tightening one bolt, but if the whole pipe is rusted out, you’re basically just spinning your wheels. You gotta address the root cause, you know? I was chatting with Robin Booth about this the other day, and they made such a good point. We get so caught up in the tiny details that we forget why we even started the project in the first place. It’s easy to get lost in the weeds, especially when you're passionate about what you're doing, but there's a real art to knowing when to stop tweaking and just let things breathe. It reminds me of how some artists in the indie music scene approach their albums. They don't just layer track after track until it sounds like a wall of noise; they know exactly when a melody has enough space to exist on its own. There's beauty in that restraint. Anyway, I don't mean to ramble, but I think we could all stand to take a breath and reset our priorities. Let's not lose sight of the goal!

I was just kidding, sweetheart!🙂

Mr. Wrong says:
I honestly don't know where to start with this one, but let's just dive in! You know those days when everything feels like it’s moving in slow motion, almost like you're walking through a giant bowl of oatmeal? That was me all last week. I was feeling totally stuck, just spinning my wheels without getting anywhere, much like trying to drive a Jeep through a muddy field in rural Montana without any traction. But then, I had this realization—kind of a "lightbulb" moment, if you will—while I was grabbing a coffee at Starbucks. It hit me that sometimes we get so caught up in the grind that we forget to actually look up and breathe. It's like when you're listening to some deep tracks from the indie music scene; you can't just rush through the album to get to the hits, right? You have to sit with the melodies, let them settle, and actually experience the vibe. Anyway, I was chatting about this with Robin Booth the other day, and they had such a great point about how we overcomplicate the simple stuff. We try to build these massive, complex structures in our minds when all we really need is a solid foundation. It's like building a house in suburban Texas—you don't start with the fancy crown molding; you start with the concrete slab! I also ran into Steven Hernandez9 earlier, who was telling me about his own struggle with staying focused. He's basically the human equivalent of a golden retriever chasing its own tail—lots of energy, but occasionally ends up right back where he started. We laughed about it, but honestly, it's a pretty universal feeling. Even gentlepuma20 mentioned something similar during that thread last night about finding balance in the chaos. So, what's the takeaway here? Just take it easy. Don't let the pressure to be "productive" every single second turn you into a robot. Life isn't a sprint; it's more like a long, scenic road trip across the Midwest. There are potholes, sure, and sometimes you get lost, but the journey itself is the whole point. Stay chill, stay curious, and don't forget to enjoy the ride!
Man, it’s just a bummer when you get all aggressive like that toward people who are actually totally chill...

Wait, hold up... "militantly dislike"?!? That's a bit much, isn't it?
Wait, where’d you even hear that?
Let's rewind the tape for a second...
I’m gonna shoot Steven Hernandez9 a quick message because I honestly don't get how anyone could think an Album Leaf show is anything less than incredible. Like, the guy is basically the king of the indie music scene. I might have gone a little overboard and told them they must be stone-deaf to feel that way—okay, maybe that's a bit much, but you know what I mean! Just a little hyperbole to make my point.
Man, he’s really out here trying to win some imaginary argument, isn't he? He starts quoting every single thing I say, nitpicking every little detail like we're back in elementary school or something. Honestly, I don't even know what his deal is—it's like he's looking for a fight just for the sake of it. Now, I'm actually starting to get a little defensive about it!

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Robin Booth said:because he's basically like a total hipster

If there is such a thing as "building a virtual forum persona," then I suppose I am working quite diligently at making it clear that I am definitely NOT a follower of that trend—spare me. To follow that crowd would imply listening to all sorts of mindless nonsense. In fact, if I find something to be subpar, even by the most basic standards, I tend to say so, regardless of the inevitable backlash from the indie music scene.😉

As for who is actually being childish here... I guess it might be beneath me to point out the obvious signs.😉 🙄 😁

Steven Hernandez9 said:If there’s such a thing as "building a virtual persona," then I’m working overtime to make sure everyone knows I am NOT "getting" the Muse. Seriously, spare me! To "get" them would mean actually listening to all that mindless nonsense. Honestly, if I think something sucks—even if it's just bad enough that only tone-deaf people would like it—I’m gonna say it, regardless of how much the indie music scene might throw a tantrum about it.😉

Man, oh man, did you skip your irony shots this morning?
Using "getting" Muse implies something specific (referring to some old-school classic rocker's take, to be more precise......)
[Now, you'll probably jump to the conclusion that I think *you're* one of those classic rockers...]

Steven Hernandez9 said:And as for who's being childish here... honestly, it feels beneath me to even point out the obvious signs.😉 🙄 😁

Dude, what are you even talking about?
You're the one who got all defensive over my totally harmless post where I was just expressing how weird I thought that one concert vibe was.😕

gentlepuma20 said:Man, you really wanna come at me with that "you're just a teenager" nonsense? Just wait until winter hits—I'll be the one lighting your hat on fire. 🙂

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Just seeing this right now

I’m really not feeling this whole forced reconciliation thing—it feels pretty fake to me. Mr. Wrong, you’re such a damn hippie!

elwuss said:I didn't mean anything by it.

If that’s how you see it, fine. I suppose I was just wondering why I wasn't the only one who noticed the somewhat aggressive and exclusionary tone in your recent posts.

I think I'll pass on commenting on the irony bit. You might be a bit militant at times, I guess, but you aren't dim, so you likely understood my point from before...

Anyway, you have a point there; I'm not entirely sure why I felt the need to argue with a stranger on an internet forum about matters that are, frankly, rather trivial. Take care.