markie
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The Fall
July 10, 2003 at 02:41 AM UTC
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Legendary British punk rockers hit the blackcat tomorrow?
Is anyone other than me really excited about this?
I wonder if they play any old hits? I mean they only have like 1000 recorded songs…..
The modern day proleteriat refuses to knuckle under!!!!
kurosawa-b/w
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Re: The Fall
July 10, 2003 at 03:08 AM UTC
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I'm excited! Should be a highly entertaining show.
bungle bud
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Re: The Fall
July 10, 2003 at 11:58 AM UTC
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arent they a little bit old and very much past it, whenever i see mark smiths ugly mug the saying "hes got a face like a bulldog licking piss off a nettle" comes to mind, enjoy the show.
Paul Styrene
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Re: The Fall
July 10, 2003 at 12:36 PM UTC
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I saw the Fall about 8-9 years ago at the Black Cat. Of course, that was the night Mark E. decided to have a hissy fit and, if I remember correctly, walked off stage after about 20 minutes or so….then he came back out and played a tape recorder into the mic for a bit. Then he left again. It wasn't pretty. Hopefully he'll be in better spirits tonight; I'm passing on this one.
thirsty moore
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Re: The Fall
July 10, 2003 at 12:43 PM UTC
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Perhaps you shouldn't heckle this gig Scientist…
markie
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Re: The Fall
July 10, 2003 at 01:11 PM UTC
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All the fall songs sound the same…..
They had an early song, 1979? I think called Repitition…..
I was thinking of just shouting "repitition" repeatedly.
Sure the fall are old and their music doesnt sound any different to what they released in 1979. But they still release albums frequently. I imagine it will be like seeing living dinosaurs.
I have always wanted to see the fall since I first heard their cover of the kinks song victoria. How happy will I be tonight if they play that or hit the north, or repitition for that matter.
I predict it will be a great show, but they can be atonal and a bit wankie live. Definitely not a show for everyone.
Rhett Miller
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Re: The Fall
July 10, 2003 at 01:37 PM UTC
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Since when are these guys "legend". Sort of like calling Molly Hatchett American "legends", don'tcha think?
Venerable Bede
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Re: The Fall
July 10, 2003 at 02:10 PM UTC
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yeah, i'll be there. . .it's the fall.
vansmack
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Re: The Fall
July 10, 2003 at 02:22 PM UTC
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Sorry Markie, I really wanted to go, but I've got door duties tonight at the bar.
markie
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Re: The Fall
July 10, 2003 at 02:26 PM UTC
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Alright Smackie…..
You will have to schedule some time for us to tell us your stories……
vansmack
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Re: The Fall
July 10, 2003 at 02:29 PM UTC
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Originally posted by the scientist:
Alright Smackie…..
You will have to schedule some time for us to tell us your stories……
Will do. Idlewild?
And I'll post detials about the going away party soon as well.
Sir HC
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Re: The Fall
July 10, 2003 at 03:24 PM UTC
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Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
Since when are these guys "legend". Sort of like calling Molly Hatchett American "legends", don'tcha think?
No more like calling Lou Reed a legend. Or Iggy. On the edge but respected by many.
markie
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Re: The Fall
July 10, 2003 at 03:32 PM UTC
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[QUWill do. Idlewild?
And I'll post detials about the going away party soon as well. [/QB]
Ok ,we will be there, dude.
jadetree
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Re: The Fall
July 10, 2003 at 05:07 PM UTC
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I might be there tonight.
slappy
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Re: The Fall
July 11, 2003 at 06:55 AM UTC
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Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
Since when are these guys "legend". Sort of like calling Molly Hatchett American "legends", don'tcha think?
I can't stand it when people make unintelligent comments. For god's sake, put away the Garth Brooks cd.
All Music Guide: "With his snarling, nearly incomprehensible vocals and consuming bitter cynicism, Smith became a cult legend in indie and alternative rock."
Recent NME review of one of their (his) albums "proving once again Mark E Smith is a national treasure".
"Still the band which others must be judged" -John Peel on the Fall.
But I don't need quotes to realize Mark E Smith is a legend. Any musician that can stick around for three decades without compromising their music integrity is a legend in my book.
He was a brilliant mess again tonight.
Sir HC
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Re: The Fall
July 11, 2003 at 01:52 PM UTC
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Loved the show. Sounded great, he was on form, not too prissy. Fun watching Mark play with the guitar and bass amp volumes. So the keyboardist is his new wife I hear. Goth gal with Mark E.
jadetree
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Re: The Fall
July 11, 2003 at 01:53 PM UTC
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Originally posted by Sir HC:
So the keyboardist is his new wife I hear. Goth gal with Mark E.
As Bede pointed out last night, she looked like she hated him. She was giving him looks of disdain the whole night.
Rhett Miller
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Re: The Fall
July 11, 2003 at 02:12 PM UTC
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You're a dope, Slappy. Since when does an opinion that differs from yours on something as subjective as music make my opinion unintelligent?
In my mind:
Legend: the Clash Not Legend: The Fall
Legend: Lynrd Skynrd Not Legend: Molly Hatchett
Legend: The Beatles Not Legend: Oasis
Legend: The Smiths Not Legend: the Housemartins
Legend: Hank Williams Not Legend: George Strait
Christ, not every good band can be called a legend. Get over it.
Originally posted by slappy:
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
Since when are these guys "legend". Sort of like calling Molly Hatchett American "legends", don'tcha think?
I can't stand it when people make unintelligent comments. For god's sake, put away the Garth Brooks cd.
All Music Guide: "With his snarling, nearly incomprehensible vocals and consuming bitter cynicism, Smith became a cult legend in indie and alternative rock."
Recent NME review of one of their (his) albums "proving once again Mark E Smith is a national treasure".
"Still the band which others must be judged" -John Peel on the Fall.
But I don't need quotes to realize Mark E Smith is a legend. Any musician that can stick around for three decades without compromising their music integrity is a legend in my book.
He was a brilliant mess again tonight.
Sir HC
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Re: The Fall
July 11, 2003 at 02:56 PM UTC
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Originally posted by Bob Pollard:
Originally posted by Sir HC:
So the keyboardist is his new wife I hear. Goth gal with Mark E.
As Bede pointed out last night, she looked like she hated him. She was giving him looks of disdain the whole night.
Thought she had the look of "What have I gotten myself into".