Hilarious that an artist called out the DC crowd. Is there a worse city for crowd energy? I've always said that if you turn around and checkout the crowd at a show, you wouldn't be able to tell from people's reactions alone whether the band is playing yet or not. Of course the jackasses at 9:30 constantly oversell the place and pack us in, which doesn't exactly help.
*ROLL CALL* THURS 10/8 Dinosaur Jr. w/ Lou Barlow @ 9:30 Club
I was most definitely moving during some of the songs, especially "I Don't Wanna Go There". "Get Me" was phenomenal too. I loved the show. Cannot wait for Philly tonight!
Oh, and just wanted to say how much I love my poster. Nice job, El Jefe. I bought the last purple one!
Ever notice that it's only certain shows that the complaints are made the audience was this, that and the other thing. Cause I've been at DC shows where the audience was going mental, clearly those complaining aren't going to the correct shows. :P
Barlow was a whiny mess last night during his band's opening set. He wouldn't shut up to the point of being cringingly hard to bear like michael scott in an uncomfortably obnoxious "office" moment….Mascis, on the other hand just shuts up and play his heart out, effortlessly I might add.
Lou rules. Fuck DC crowds and DC as a 'city.'
People able to buy posters okay? I was not able to make it (err….). I love the new album.
Absolutely amazing show.
As to the whole "D.C. doesn't move" thing - I see why that might bother Lou or other musicians, I suppose it might be interpreted as the audience not being into the music, but I think it's just a difference in D.C. audience goers' personalities. I'm there to listen to the music, not dance around and bump into people. People were moving a lot at Flaming Lips, but honestly it sort of annoyed me because they're all singing the songs with the band, bumping into people, arguing and everything. Lips was an amazing show, but in a different way - it was more of an entertaining experience I guess, but I could barely hear them amidst the crowd noise.
As to the whole "D.C. doesn't move" thing - I see why that might bother Lou or other musicians, I suppose it might be interpreted as the audience not being into the music, but I think it's just a difference in D.C. audience goers' personalities. I'm there to listen to the music, not dance around and bump into people. People were moving a lot at Flaming Lips, but honestly it sort of annoyed me because they're all singing the songs with the band, bumping into people, arguing and everything. Lips was an amazing show, but in a different way - it was more of an entertaining experience I guess, but I could barely hear them amidst the crowd noise.
Let's also look at the demographic of DC folks…most of us have pretty strict 9-6 (or even longer) hours, 5 days (or more) a week. At one point this summer I was working 70 to 90+ hours a week, 3 weeks in a row without a single day off. IF and when I had the energy for a show, chances are I'd just stand there and enjoy the music, but I'd be too tired to even get out the door most days. Sometimes folks just don't have the friggin' energy to keep up in this town.
Plus, let's face it: Dinosaur Jr. audiences are getting older. Back in 1993 you'd see plenty of crowd-surfing and/or moshing and that was the norm. Lack of movement doesn't mean lack of interest. Back when I saw the Pixies at Coachella in 2004 I was expecting full on insanity, instead it was total awe, appreciation and undivided attention. That was pretty cool too. As long as people know how to keep their mouths shut and appreciate the music, I don't care if they move or stand perfectly still. But rest assured when I see Bob Mould tear into "Something I Learned Today" tonight at TLA I'm going to break a good sweat. I won't be able to help that one.
Plus, let's face it: Dinosaur Jr. audiences are getting older. Back in 1993 you'd see plenty of crowd-surfing and/or moshing and that was the norm. Lack of movement doesn't mean lack of interest. Back when I saw the Pixies at Coachella in 2004 I was expecting full on insanity, instead it was total awe, appreciation and undivided attention. That was pretty cool too. As long as people know how to keep their mouths shut and appreciate the music, I don't care if they move or stand perfectly still. But rest assured when I see Bob Mould tear into "Something I Learned Today" tonight at TLA I'm going to break a good sweat. I won't be able to help that one.
a lot of people have said smart things in here. especially bearman's latest post. but the bottom line is simply that lou barlow – who has written many a great song in his day, don't get me wrong, that day being the 1990s – is pretty much a piece of shit jackass who should shut the fuck up. case closed.
btw, "bakesale" is one of my all-time faves, so there.
btw, "bakesale" is one of my all-time faves, so there.
Apparently Lou Barlow made time with Booker T's woman.
HA! Agreed BookerT. And thanks!
One more thing to add and I'll shut up…even though there were a good amount of older fans, there were lots of younger folks too that commented how they'd never seen Dinosaur Jr. before. I was amused at the seeing the Primus, Jawbreaker and Helmet t-shirts. Very 1994.
ggw wrote:
Apparently Lou Barlow made time with Booker T's woman.
Apt observation.
"Get Me" was surprisingly good. The mid-period material pales completely in comparison to the first three and last two albums but the jam in that song was undeniably a highlight of the show.
Since when is Dino Jr. a 'dance' band?
ggw wrote:
Apparently Lou Barlow made time with Booker T's woman.
Lou had to lose his virginity at some point in his life. Seems Booker T. could be more forgiving.
i blame Ian McKaye
back in the late '80s i did kath in the ass. true story!