SB is a legitimate excuse for domestic violence?!? wo0t!!!
Bruce at Verizon
Well, not exactly, but for a long time the were false reports that there are more cases of domestic violence on Super Bowl Sunday than any other day of the year.
And of course I have to make light of that…so every year I tell smackette that I'm going to whip her ass if I lose too much money and every year she kicks mine (because I lose too much money).
And of course I have to make light of that…so every year I tell smackette that I'm going to whip her ass if I lose too much money and every year she kicks mine (because I lose too much money).
I got shut out as well. Hoping for a drop closer to the show. I did score great seats for Philly though!
jetelo wrote:
The row and seat number are just for tracking purposes, so they know how many are allowed in that capacity.
Anybody know what the floor capacity at Verizon is? I got #'s 93-94, but I think there'll be a few more people down there…. ;)
aces wrote:jetelo wrote:
The row and seat number are just for tracking purposes, so they know how many are allowed in that capacity.
Anybody know what the floor capacity at Verizon is? I got #'s 93-94, but I think there'll be a few more people down there…. ;)
2,314
totally agree with the critics on this one
Some reviewers say the Boss's 16th studio album is "classic" (that's what 5 stars in Rolling Stone means), but most are not that kind. What critics around the country do agree upon, however, is that track #4 is the worst song Springsteen has ever written.
"Queen Of The Supermarket" is a hokey ode to the girl behind the checkout counter at the grocery store.
With my shopping cart I move through the heart
Of a sea of fools so blissfully unaware
That they're in the presence of something wonderful and rare
The way she moves behind the counter
Beneath her white apron her secret remains hers
This is a sampling of the critical response:
"The worst song Bruce Springsteen has ever written."
- Detroit News
"At the 3:00 mark, it accidentally turns into a Meatloaf song."
- Blender
"Removes this record from consideration as one of the best releases of his career."
- Chicago Tribune
"Unintentionally ludicrous."
- San Jose Mercury News
"Unbelievably melodramatic … sounds like someone doing a Springsteen parody."
- Orlando Sentinel
"Might be the worst song Springsteen has ever released."
- Philadelphia Inquirer
"May be the worst thing he's ever written."
- Pitchfork
Some reviewers say the Boss's 16th studio album is "classic" (that's what 5 stars in Rolling Stone means), but most are not that kind. What critics around the country do agree upon, however, is that track #4 is the worst song Springsteen has ever written.
"Queen Of The Supermarket" is a hokey ode to the girl behind the checkout counter at the grocery store.
With my shopping cart I move through the heart
Of a sea of fools so blissfully unaware
That they're in the presence of something wonderful and rare
The way she moves behind the counter
Beneath her white apron her secret remains hers
This is a sampling of the critical response:
"The worst song Bruce Springsteen has ever written."
- Detroit News
"At the 3:00 mark, it accidentally turns into a Meatloaf song."
- Blender
"Removes this record from consideration as one of the best releases of his career."
- Chicago Tribune
"Unintentionally ludicrous."
- San Jose Mercury News
"Unbelievably melodramatic … sounds like someone doing a Springsteen parody."
- Orlando Sentinel
"Might be the worst song Springsteen has ever released."
- Philadelphia Inquirer
"May be the worst thing he's ever written."
- Pitchfork
I'm a big fan, and I agree that the song is horrible. I don't think it holds the album back from being one of the best of his career though - I don't think it's a very strong album in general.
Honestly though i still have not heard it all the way through yet, but so far not enjoying it nealy as much as his last, which i actually listen to from time to time.
*EDIT*
"A dream awaits in isle number 2" may be one of the stupidest lyrics ever…..
Honestly though i still have not heard it all the way through yet, but so far not enjoying it nealy as much as his last, which i actually listen to from time to time.
*EDIT*
"A dream awaits in isle number 2" may be one of the stupidest lyrics ever…..
chaz wrote:
"A dream awaits in isle number 2" may be one of the stupidest lyrics ever…..
well, that's marginally stupider than "a dream awaits in aisle number 2". . .
Oh snap with your spelling acumen
Venerable wrote:chaz wrote:
"A dream awaits in isle number 2" may be one of the stupidest lyrics ever…..
well, that's marginally stupider than "a dream awaits in aisle number 2". . .
Maybe he's singing about an island called Isle #2? Right next door to Gilligan's Isle?
Relaxer wrote:
Oh snap with your spelling acumen
well, perhaps he was talking about this island number 2, i mean, he is from jersey.
Venerable wrote:
i mean, he is from jersey.
JESUS ECLIPSE, why didn't you say so. Yeah, christ, he's on his own here.
Hi, I'm the mayor of new jersey
chaz wrote:aces wrote:jetelo wrote:
The row and seat number are just for tracking purposes, so they know how many are allowed in that capacity.
Anybody know what the floor capacity at Verizon is? I got #'s 93-94, but I think there'll be a few more people down there…. ;)
2,314
Seriously?
Charlie wrote:
totally agree with the critics on this one
Some reviewers say the Boss's 16th studio album is "classic" (that's what 5 stars in Rolling Stone means), but most are not that kind. What critics around the country do agree upon, however, is that track #4 is the worst song Springsteen has ever written.
"Queen Of The Supermarket" is a hokey ode to the girl behind the checkout counter at the grocery store.
With my shopping cart I move through the heart
Of a sea of fools so blissfully unaware
That they're in the presence of something wonderful and rare
The way she moves behind the counter
Beneath her white apron her secret remains hers
This is a sampling of the critical response:
"The worst song Bruce Springsteen has ever written."
- Detroit News
"At the 3:00 mark, it accidentally turns into a Meatloaf song."
- Blender
"Removes this record from consideration as one of the best releases of his career."
- Chicago Tribune
"Unintentionally ludicrous."
- San Jose Mercury News
"Unbelievably melodramatic … sounds like someone doing a Springsteen parody."
- Orlando Sentinel
"Might be the worst song Springsteen has ever released."
- Philadelphia Inquirer
"May be the worst thing he's ever written."
- Pitchfork
I will probably get mocked mercilessly for this, but I like the song. It is light and trite sort of like the whole new record. For me, though, that works for this moment in time. I don't think the song is meant to be taken seriously.
I would definitely put "Surprise Surprise" up there with the worst things he has written, though. To me that sounds like something he wrote for his kid or wife and is something that no one else should have ever had to hear.
I got a GA for the Verizon show and some good lower level seats for Charlottesville. Excited for the tour.
You have to hand it to the man. Nearly 3 hours of non-stop music. I don't know how he does it. The energy he puts in is unbelievable.
We lucked out and got inside the "pit" area, putting us about 20' from the stage.
Another one I can cross off the list…..
We lucked out and got inside the "pit" area, putting us about 20' from the stage.
Another one I can cross off the list…..
We got in the pit, too. Great show. He can definitely still bring it.
No Thunder Road or I'm On Fire?
how are the new songs live?
how are the new songs live?
My wife and I were on the floor…standing right near the soundboard. What a fucking killer show…that was a phenomenal one-two opening punch. Although we nearly ditched the show for the $10,000 someone outside was offering :o
No, he didn't play the first two songs you were able to Google to sound like you know what you're talking about.
New songs all sounded pretty good, although I hadn't heard the new one before the show. The Wrestler was great, and so was Outlaw Pete…that was pretty heavy. Also, as obvious as it may be, my head almost exploded during Born to Run.
New songs all sounded pretty good, although I hadn't heard the new one before the show. The Wrestler was great, and so was Outlaw Pete…that was pretty heavy. Also, as obvious as it may be, my head almost exploded during Born to Run.
Hello wrote:
No Thunder Road or I'm On Fire?
how are the new songs live?
maybe it was my section. but the sound was horrible all night. big shaking of the head . . . but the show was electric and nice anyways. clarence cracks me up everytime, and i just love how bruce pulls posters from the crowds and plays whatever songs are on them.
best poster of the night - "impeach ticketmaster"
best poster of the night - "impeach ticketmaster"