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The Fall Live At The Witch Trials

22 sep 06

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But... what do we know about what "the essence of rock" is? Assuming such essence even exists. I believe that using theoretical interpretative tools is a fundamental part of a musician's work, and that the idea of rock as a primitive art is a stereotype akin to that of the noble savage. On the other hand, excessive intellectualism, especially when it stems from frustrations or pseudo artistic aspirations, is a bit pathetic. I admire Scaruffi because I appreciate the madness of his encyclopedic project, and he genuinely understands music. He is one of the few who appreciates little-known but very important bands. His work of rediscovery and reevaluation of groups that were hastily set aside because they were unsellable but (often) essential is commendable.

The Fall Live At The Witch Trials

22 sep 06

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If that’s the case, I also think punkabbestia are annoying, just like everyone else who shoves their "alternative choices" in others' faces. If someone has something intelligent to say, it’s not necessary for them to dress up like a homeless person to do it. It's a bit of a matter related to the need of very young people to form a group, to feel part of something - even through exclusion - because they lack the confidence to assert themselves as individuals.

Christian Death Only Theatre Of Pain

22 sep 06

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Well, come on, atrocities isn't bad.

The Fall Live At The Witch Trials

22 sep 06

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a bit yes a bit no, everyone. what escapes the purists of rock is that in the end we’re talking about a product made to be sold. rock, unfortunately, doesn’t give a damn, it generates money. this has become its function. and the exceptions are very few. for the rest, I too find pseudo-literary reviews rather tiresome.

Bugz In The Attic Back In The Doghouse

22 sep 06

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holy words.

Bugz In The Attic Back In The Doghouse

22 sep 06

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forgive me ghemison, but LLP of the essay only has the title. what’s missing is depth. depth of analysis; when it comes to music, he discusses it with the emptiness of a lifestyle article in "Grazia", on debaser there are reviews that are MUCH more cultured and in-depth, and above all less smug. the narrative part, for heaven's sake, may be pleasant, but it seems pretextual to me as well. I don't know the other book you mention, so I can’t say.

Bugz In The Attic Back In The Doghouse

22 sep 06

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ah, thank goodness. the day now seems less gray to me ;)

Bugz In The Attic Back In The Doghouse

22 sep 06

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erm... let's see... do you like Timeless by Goldie?

Bugz In The Attic Back In The Doghouse

22 sep 06

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Zion, I found it very, very weak as a novel, and the "technical" part... well, let's not even go there. Don't forget that the book also aimed for essayistic purposes (if I remember correctly, the pompous subtitle reads "History of dance culture, electronic music, and my years"), but the poverty of information it provides is total. The narrative part, again, I didn't appreciate. It seemed to me more like a display of experiences (which were by no means astonishing) wrapped in an air of "damned-ness" that honestly made me nauseous. Zion, am I wrong or do we never agree? Why is that, my son? Now I'll make an effort and find something that we both like ;)

Bugz In The Attic Back In The Doghouse

22 sep 06

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In my opinion, books like "Last Love Parade" shouldn't even be published. I found it pretentious and superficial, unlike few things I've read lately. If you want to read a great book on electronics, I recommend "Ocean of Sound" by David Toop, released by Costa & Nolan in '99 - assuming it's still available.