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ggw
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Re: Super Tuesday August 23, 2004 at 03:01 PM UTC #
You're new here, huh?

Originally posted by dotdot:
These forums are about music, and no one wants to feel bad about themselves in the process…
nkotb
Joined: August 15, 2001 at 05:01 AM UTC
Posts: 6500
Re: Super Tuesday August 23, 2004 at 03:04 PM UTC #
The dude uses the words "slacks," "caps," "waterwings" in songs. That's faggy.

Besides, some of my best friends are gay…

Originally posted by dotdot:
Then don't listen to his records, dimwit. I don't care what you meant (sensing future "I'm not homophobic" posts), but the last thing we need here are homophobic comments. These forums are about music, and no one wants to feel bad about themselves in the process…
thirsty moore
Joined: January 11, 2000 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Super Tuesday August 23, 2004 at 03:21 PM UTC #
Gibbard sounds about as masculine as a hippopotamus in a pink tutu.
dotdot
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Re: Super Tuesday August 23, 2004 at 03:31 PM UTC #
Originally posted by nkotbie:
[QB] The dude uses the words "slacks," "caps," "waterwings" in songs. That's faggy.

Besides, some of my best friends are gay…

I already called the posthumous "I'm not homophobic" comments so you can't say that! That's always the excuse! But okay, I know, I'm being too sensitive, but think about some poor young kid who's reading these posts who has no idea you're being tongue-in-cheek. Use the word "fey." Ha, ha, ha.

All in all, it's still no excuse. Sure, Gibbard's lyrics are a little over-the-top, but it would also get awfully annoying if every record had the lyrical premise of Ludacris's "Move Bitch!"
dotdot
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Re: Super Tuesday August 23, 2004 at 03:33 PM UTC #
Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
You're new here, huh?
[/QB]

Yes, and I can't figure out how to quote people in bold letters like the rest of all y'all.
dotdot
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Re: Super Tuesday August 23, 2004 at 03:36 PM UTC #
Originally posted by econo:
Gibbard sounds about as masculine as a hippopotamus in a pink tutu.
See? A MUCH better comparison. "Faggy" just sends chills down my spine, unless you're Stephen Colbert or Dave Chappelle. They get paid for it, and they're much more clever.
nkotb
Joined: August 15, 2001 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Super Tuesday August 23, 2004 at 03:38 PM UTC #
Thirsty gives me a five spot every time I use that word around him. Blame him for it.

Besides, how do you know I'm not gay, and thus culturally able to use any derogatory word I choose to empower myself?

Originally posted by dotdot:
Originally posted by econo:
Gibbard sounds about as masculine as a hippopotamus in a pink tutu.
See? A MUCH better comparison. "Faggy" just sends chills down my spine, unless you're Stephen Colbert or Dave Chappelle. They get paid for it, and they're much more clever.
thirsty moore
Joined: January 11, 2000 at 06:01 AM UTC
Posts: 6131
Re: Super Tuesday August 23, 2004 at 03:43 PM UTC #
You've got a crisp Lincoln comin' your way. Anyone hear the gay as a whistle story on This American Life?

Originally posted by nkotbie:
Thirsty gives me a five spot every time I use that word around him. Blame him for it.
dotdot
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Re: Super Tuesday August 23, 2004 at 03:44 PM UTC #
Originally posted by nkotbie:
[QB] Thirsty gives me a five spot every time I use that word around him. Blame him for it.

Besides, how do you know I'm not gay, and thus culturally able to use any derogatory word I choose to empower myself?

Like I said before: think of how you would feel if you were young, closeted, were stoked to read about music and the club away from hell, and were STILL haunted by such words? I'm none of the above, but I know I'm still being too sensitive. Don't worry, I'm not militant or anything so I'll shut up. I'm gay but very un-PC. I love offense, and I think everything needs to be made fun of. But I make sure I do it around people I know.
dotdot
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Re: Super Tuesday August 23, 2004 at 03:48 PM UTC #
Originally posted by nkotbie:
The dude uses the words "slacks," "caps," "waterwings" in songs. That's faggy.

Besides, some of my best friends are gay…
Nkotbie, this all stems from my feelings for you. I think you're incredibly handsome and would love a date with you. I was just trying to figure out if you were gay or not. So, how about it?
Jaguär
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Re: Super Tuesday August 24, 2004 at 12:29 AM UTC #
Originally posted by dotdot:
Originally posted by nkotbie:
[QB] Thirsty gives me a five spot every time I use that word around him. Blame him for it.

Besides, how do you know I'm not gay, and thus culturally able to use any derogatory word I choose to empower myself?

Like I said before: think of how you would feel if you were young, closeted, were stoked to read about music and the club away from hell, and were STILL haunted by such words? I'm none of the above, but I know I'm still being too sensitive. Don't worry, I'm not militant or anything so I'll shut up. I'm gay but very un-PC. I love offense, and I think everything needs to be made fun of. But I make sure I do it around people I know.
Flawd, you wanna take this one? ;)
grotty
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Re: Super Tuesday August 24, 2004 at 11:30 AM UTC #
Whattya think of this new Bloodshot release Mr. Miller?

Nora O'Connor ~ 'Til the Dawn
(Includes a link to hear a sample)

For years around Chicago, Nora has been an in-demand hired assassin of singing to the hit-making hoi polloi, but now it is time (long overdue) for her to scootch over just a little bit to center stage where she belongs. We are pleased to present her first solo CD 'TIL THE DAWN. This absolutely enchanting CD features O'Connor-penned urban honky-tonk originals like "My Backyard," Blue Ridge mountain-style harmonizing on "Nightingale," SoCal-country flavor on the Fleetwood Mac cover "That's Alright," and truly uptown citified-soul on Ketty Lester's "Love Letters."

Helping her out in this endeavor (finding people willing to do favors for Nora is pretty easy) are some of Chicago's finest. Andrew Bird, Gerald O'Dowd (Robbie Fulks' drummer), Kelly Hogan, Grant Tye (Robbie's guitarist), Andy Hopkins, and Scott Ligon all add to the great karmic wheel that is the music family of Chicago and whose talents make this a sultry,alluring little record.

'TIL THE DAWN has style and grit – and *finally* spotlights Nora's amazingly sweet, yet deliciously salty, beautiful soaring blackbird of a voice. Props are long overdue.

"A solo calling card that is almost startling in its assured delivery and freshness…O'Connor exudes warmth, romance, and optimism and shines brightly form start to finish. 4 stars." Tim Sheridan MOJO

"It succeeds beyond words…It is solid and versatile, as well as subtly yet disarmingly sexy." Michael Metivier PopMatters

"Proves she's a serious and talented frontperson…Her emotional voice is light and airy but reveals a dusky jazzy undertone similar to a combination of Norah Jones, Rickie Lee Jones, and Lori Carson…The band perfectly augments each cut, neither overplaying nor laying back. Sweet yet with a tangy aftertaste, O'Connor's record is a subtly sparking gem." Hal Horowitz All Music Guide

"With repeated listening you'll find you'll understand that's she's worthy of standing shoulder to shoulder with her labelmates Neko Case, Kelly Hogan, and Sally Timms. " Vitas Zebraitis Glorious Noise
Rhett Miller
Joined: November 15, 2001 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Super Tuesday August 24, 2004 at 12:50 PM UTC #
Well, Mr Grotty, I'm intrigued. I only have her on a couple of comilations, and from what I remember, she was pretty good. But there are so many good records coming out right now, I'm going to have to be prudent and selective and deliberate in my purchases, so as not to go broke.

She's playing the Bloodshot party at CMJ this year, would be neat to see her there, but don't know if finances and scheduling are favorable for that.
nkotb
Joined: August 15, 2001 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Super Tuesday August 25, 2004 at 01:47 PM UTC #
I'll pass, but this nice family might take you up on the offer.


Originally posted by dotdot:
Originally posted by nkotbie:
The dude uses the words "slacks," "caps," "waterwings" in songs. That's faggy.

Besides, some of my best friends are gay…
Nkotbie, this all stems from my feelings for you. I think you're incredibly handsome and would love a date with you. I was just trying to figure out if you were gay or not. So, how about it?
thirsty moore
Joined: January 11, 2000 at 06:01 AM UTC
Posts: 6131
Re: Super Tuesday August 25, 2004 at 01:56 PM UTC #
Mankie, why didn't you tell us that you were interviewed by the BBC?

"It's unfair because faggots were a British delicacy long before any of the others."

Originally posted by nkotbie:
I'll pass, but this nice family might take you up on the offer.
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