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Post by (Artie Ziff) on Apr 25, 2010 16:18:37 GMT -5
Out next week from Billboard. One listen reminds me of Tonic married to Ok Go. Seems good enough to catch on.
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Post by pen on Apr 25, 2010 17:37:44 GMT -5
Marianas is a lot like Fall Out Boy but with more of a theatrical touch.
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Post by (Artie Ziff) on Apr 25, 2010 20:44:10 GMT -5
Theatrical as in how? I love the nautical band name.
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Post by pen on Apr 25, 2010 21:13:26 GMT -5
Theatrical as in the entire album is built like a musical, with recurring themes and whatnot. Three songs on the album have the same title because they are variations on the same lyrics and motifs, and the last of the three is actually a mishmash of the other songs on the album but done with grace and style. It demands to be heard. One of the best pop rock albums of last year, if not the best.
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Post by onefrayedrepublic on Apr 26, 2010 11:36:53 GMT -5
This is what, the 4th Canadian single off the album? And the worst of them at that? Cross My Heart is the obvious hit.
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Post by (Artie Ziff) on Apr 26, 2010 15:15:14 GMT -5
That makes sense. If I hear this song enough and like it I'll pick up the CD if I come across it. Didn't realize they are Canadian. Won't hold that against them.
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Post by Cody on Apr 26, 2010 15:22:46 GMT -5
Good song, good band, but they can't even hit rock radio up here in Canada. They aren't going to make it on Alternative down there.
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Post by (Artie Ziff) on Apr 26, 2010 17:25:57 GMT -5
I'm not sure what one has to do with the other. But based on the comparisons so far, they can always get lucky.
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Post by Cody on Apr 26, 2010 17:29:27 GMT -5
I'm not sure what one has to do with the other. But based on the comparisons so far, they can always get lucky. Name me one Canadian band that never reached Canada-rock radio that has successfully crossed over to US Alt or Active. And don't give me the whole "it doesn't matter, there's a first time for everything" crap. |
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Post by (Artie Ziff) on Apr 26, 2010 19:26:36 GMT -5
I don't know of any without checking some Canadian charts. But my point was it doesn't matter where they're from. If it rocks enough and has a hook, rock radio may find a place for it.
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Post by My Life Is A Stereo on Apr 26, 2010 21:16:54 GMT -5
That makes sense. If I hear this song enough and like it I'll pick up the CD if I come across it. Didn't realize they are Canadian. Won't hold that against them. Just another douchebag remark to make me dislike you even more. You're American. I don't hold that against you. I do, however hold everything else against you. |
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Post by singingrulebritannia on Apr 26, 2010 21:24:56 GMT -5
Yea I still don't know what the hell he really means by that
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Post by Pipa on Apr 26, 2010 21:26:14 GMT -5
If it rocks enough and has a hook, rock radio may find a place for it. Yeah, because that's what it takes. Try this:  It's what gets The Dirty Heads a top 3. |
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Post by (Artie Ziff) on Apr 26, 2010 21:33:20 GMT -5
Huhuh dirty heads. Best band name of the year.
The Canadian remark was tongue-in-cheek. Relax. Rush, Thousand Foot Krutch, Barenaked Ladies, The Tragically Hip, and Nickelback have recently recorded some of my favorite songs ever. But to be fair, The Great White North should be deducted serious points for dumping Celine Dion and Shania Twain on us. Hosers.
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Post by My Life Is A Stereo on Apr 26, 2010 21:39:57 GMT -5
Do you really want to get in a war of crappy music that came from the US? At least we gave you one of the hottest women on the planet in Shania, who cares if you like her music.....and what do you give us?
Barry Manilow
Nice....real nice.
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Post by Pipa on Apr 26, 2010 21:42:48 GMT -5
Do you really want to get in a war of crappy music that came from the US? At least we gave you one of the hottest women on the planet in Shania, who cares if you like her music.....and what do you give us? Barry Manilow Nice....real nice. At least give them Boston. As well as...uh...you know...Boston. |
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Post by (Artie Ziff) on Apr 26, 2010 21:44:01 GMT -5
Hey, now Manilow is a legend. Writes, produces, arranges, and performs his own music. Twain was hot. But she had no talent. Dion could sing. That's it. Now if you bring up Axl Rose, that's a different story.
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Post by My Life Is A Stereo on Apr 26, 2010 21:53:25 GMT -5
Guess that depends on what you consider talent. She knew how to make successful music and market herself, sounds talented enough to me. She writes or at leasts co-writes a lot of her own music and has turned that into a huge career.
Many people said Madonna had no talent. I think being an entertainer is as much talent as actually being a great singer or musician.
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Post by (Artie Ziff) on Apr 26, 2010 21:56:23 GMT -5
Madonna put on a show. Twain was an average singer riding the coattails of her famous husband. You know as well as I do any co-writing credit was mythical.
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Post by pen on Apr 26, 2010 23:31:38 GMT -5
And the worst of them at that? DIE |
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Post by onefrayedrepublic on Apr 27, 2010 11:14:22 GMT -5
And the worst of them at that? DIE What? |
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Post by pen on Apr 27, 2010 19:27:07 GMT -5
It's one of my favorite songs. |
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