David Segal and the Washington Post.

Originally posted by brennser:

you know. . maybe mankie's right. . no one here has a sense of humour. april fools used to be such a fun day.

not sure what you mean? was a great gag by rhett and from what I can tell people are fine with it

exactly, everyone fell for it and took it all seriously and started giving the author crap about his statements. . .even when the statements, on their face, were patently false. i'm amused that a number of people were taken in by it all, especially since it's april fools day.

good job on the farce rhett!

Originally posted by mark e smith:
But you shoulda done it not on Aprils fools day if you really wanted to get people going.

It would be wrong to do it on any other day…

Well done today… ;)

Originally posted by Venerable Bede:

Originally posted by brennser:

you know. . maybe mankie's right. . no one here has a sense of humour. april fools used to be such a fun day.

not sure what you mean? was a great gag by rhett and from what I can tell people are fine with it

exactly, everyone fell for it and took it all seriously and started giving the author crap about his statements. . .even when the statements, on their face, were patently false. i'm amused that a number of people were taken in by it all, especially since it's april fools day.

good job on the farce rhett!

everyone wishes they were as clever as you

What a turn-on!
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Gotta say, I had a hunch. (Back to segal bashing) I knew he wouldn't lower himself to talking to actual ticket buying music fans.

Originally posted by brennser:

Originally posted by Venerable Bede:

Originally posted by brennser:

you know. . maybe mankie's right. . no one here has a sense of humour. april fools used to be such a fun day.

not sure what you mean? was a great gag by rhett and from what I can tell people are fine with it

exactly, everyone fell for it and took it all seriously and started giving the author crap about his statements. . .even when the statements, on their face, were patently false. i'm amused that a number of people were taken in by it all, especially since it's april fools day.

good job on the farce rhett!

everyone wishes they were as clever as you

Actually, you can talk with him every other Wednesday. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/liveonline/entertainment/music/poptalk/

I'm sure our resident Washington Post chat watcher could tell you all about it. :p

Originally posted by chimbly sweep:
Gotta say, I had a hunch. (Back to segal bashing) I knew he wouldn't lower himself to talking to actual ticket buying music fans.

Originally posted by brennser:

Originally posted by Venerable Bede:

Originally posted by brennser:

you know. . maybe mankie's right. . no one here has a sense of humour. april fools used to be such a fun day.

not sure what you mean? was a great gag by rhett and from what I can tell people are fine with it

exactly, everyone fell for it and took it all seriously and started giving the author crap about his statements. . .even when the statements, on their face, were patently false. i'm amused that a number of people were taken in by it all, especially since it's april fools day.

good job on the farce rhett!

everyone wishes they were as clever as you

yes but the problem with that chat is that he gets to screen the questions. translation? all he talks about is pop music and how cool he thinks he is. it's just blather.

he does like modest mouse, though. for that reason and that reason only i give him half a star out of five.

is this he?

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I've never read a David Segal chat (the only Post chats I read are the Going Out Gurus that come out Thursdays…). Are they of any interest?

Originally posted by Bags:
I've never read a David Segal chat (the only Post chats I read are the Going Out Gurus that come out Thursdays…). Are they of any interest?

No.

Balls might like it…

"Washington, D.C: Any advance buzz on the new Wilco album?:

David Segal: All I've heard is that it's a return to pre-Yankee Foxtrot days and will please fans who thought that album was a detour. There is news about it on one of my favorite music web blogs: http://blog.largeheartedboy.com.

I check this site almost every day. It always has good tips and links to plenty of downloads. Check it out. "

Originally posted by Bags:
http://blog.largeheartedboy.com

it is a great site, I also read it everyday, readers beware, large hearted boy is a reference to a gbv song, so you know where he is coming from :)

So this is fun! Segal's answer is inane, but good info on the Hoodoos.

"Arlington, Va.: Here's today's public service announcement for fans of 80's/early90's college rock … Australian legends the Hoodoo Gurus who had called it quits six or so years ago have reformed and just put out a new album that many reviews say is their finest work ever. They're on a major tour all across Oz right now. I'm a big fan of theirs and had no idea they were back until I happened across their new disc on SirenDisc.com which is an excellent import CD site.

David Segal: Great tip. The HGs take on "Little Drummer Boy" is my favorite Christmas song of all time. I've only heard it twice but it killed me both times. Maybe it's on iTunes. Or somewhere on the Net. Anyway, when they come through town, if they come through town, make sure you scream for that song, even if they're here in May. Especially if they're here in May. "

And this does show that Segal's a bit of a twat, taking a question on the Shins to expound on Jet and the Darkness (Jet may be the most derivative band yet; I actually tuned back to a radio station because I thought it was an AC/DC song, and it was Jet's new single – indistinguishable!):

"Washington, D.C.: Of the young bands out there right now, which would you say is the best live performer? I'd have to say the Shins. That recent show at the Black Cat was fantastic. They play great music and also look like they're enjoying themselves on stage, rather than being moody and over-serious like some other bands can be.

David Segal: Missed the Shins the last time they were in town – I was in Ca. But I didn't think they particularly captivating when I saw them and I say this as a fierce admirer of their music. James Mercer, the lead shin, was pretty shy back then, though he might well have gotten past that now.

I watched Jet perform last week and they were very impressive. Great energy, good windmilling, excellent rowdy songs. I'm looking forward to the Darkness, though I think that show is already sold out. "

He's right on the money in saying the Shins are a great band, but not that great live.

Originally posted by ballard:
He's right on the money in saying the Shins are a great band, but not that great live.

No wonder you so successfully pulled off an imitation of Segal….

haha, best thread

Originally posted by Bags:
David Segal: "I watched Jet perform last week and they were very impressive. Great energy, good windmilling, excellent rowdy songs."

Close…but no cigar.

Originally posted by Bags:
Australian legends the Hoodoo Gurus who had called it quits six or so years ago have reformed and just put out a new album that many reviews say is their finest work ever. They're on a major tour all across Oz right now.

WOOHOO! :cool:

David Segal Strikes Again with yet another article that really doesn't say anything luminary or of consequence.

In fact, he only reiterates things we all know anyway.

Here is some ammunition for all you Segal and GBV haters out there :)

http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?pagename=article&amp;contentId=A49784-2002Jan1&amp;notFound=true