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Muhahaha, thanks for the e-bitchslap, NT. I will ...

2010-07-29T20:17:40.010-07:00

Muhahaha, thanks for the e-bitchslap, NT. I will NOT abide because there's looking mannish and then there's actually having mannish "thingies," as the hermaphrodite rumors and certain past interviews/youtube videos (frozen at specific marks) contend she does, in fact, have boy/girl parts. I thought that's what you were referring to.

I just didn't want to rush the hermaphrodite call until she was, in fact, one. And if she is, whatever. She's still annoying as hell for other reasons and you've got one more friend on Team Gag.

Can I get off my soapbox now? haha

In the words of Smokey Robinson, "I second that (e...

2010-07-29T20:15:58.306-07:00

In the words of Smokey Robinson, "I second that (e)motion."

If looking like a man and acting like an over-the-...

2010-07-29T20:08:07.492-07:00

If looking like a man and acting like an over-the-top, shameless, burlesque dancer floozie makes you a hermaphrodite...

...then "Yes."

Leave her alone? I thought you were the one who used the line "call a spade a spade."

Abide.

Oh no, see... I didn't want you guys to feel you w...

2010-07-29T20:00:36.191-07:00

Oh no, see... I didn't want you guys to feel you weren't doing your civic and musical duties educating the masses. I know there have been reviews, and reviews on how "I can't wait to see/review" said band, and even embedded youtube videos... I just didn't know where to start, so I just threw it back on the master "check out list." I'm on it and will report back! Keep up the good work.

P.TM was first reviewed on Wednesday, July 08, 200...

2010-07-29T19:57:42.518-07:00

P.TM was first reviewed on Wednesday, July 08, 2009 and have been mentioned in at least 8 QCM reviews and you still haven't listened to ONE song?

Persuasive writing fail.

Wow, thanks for the Linkomania! This should keep ...

2010-07-29T18:46:57.562-07:00

Wow, thanks for the Linkomania! This should keep me occupied for weeks.

Thanks! The fear mostly started because I can lis...

2010-07-29T12:25:30.899-07:00

Thanks! The fear mostly started because I can listen to my car radio now on full blast and it doesn't hurt my ears (shouldn't it!?). I'm glad you understood me as I meant I prefer shows sans plugs, but I do get scared I'm doing unknown damage that will haunt me years from now when I can't hear anyone/talk too loudly and become that crazy old lady who blasts her TV way too loudly, much to the irritation of her family. I'll have to research, I guess :/

I never wear earplugs. I've tried a couple of the ...

2010-07-29T12:15:46.682-07:00

I never wear earplugs. I've tried a couple of the foam kinds, but always pulled them out because I didn't like how the music sounded. But I've never bought the more expensive hi-fi earplugs, which might be the way to go if you want to protect yourself.

Haha, I think it's sad that even with all the grea...

2010-07-29T12:04:55.725-07:00

Haha, I think it's sad that even with all the great write-ups about them my lazy-ass still hasn't heard ONE song by them. I'm putting it at the top of my list so I can actually form an opinion to share. It's me, not you guys.

ps - awmercy, after WP's last show I started wondering if I should start wearing ear plugs (give into aging) to shows now, but I worry they detract from the experience. Do you wear them at all, ever?

Seriously, I don't know why everyone doesn't love ...

2010-07-29T12:00:13.903-07:00

Seriously, I don't know why everyone doesn't love Portugal. The Man. The last two albums are both fantastic.

I think it's absolutely adorable how much the boys...

2010-07-29T11:56:07.243-07:00

I think it's absolutely adorable how much the boys on this site get jazzed on all things Gaslight, Black Keys, and National. Then of course there's the Portugal. The Man love, but that may be more an awmercy/nightrain thing.

Haha, thanks for getting my reference! I'm honored if you use that story, but feel free to make me sound way cooler than I am in real life :)

I say go for it. Write about whatever interests yo...

2010-07-29T11:35:53.240-07:00

I say go for it. Write about whatever interests you. We've done a couple posts on the Top 5 <> Songs, but feel free to do whatever you like.

I know! Between working nights, and 40 hour weekl...

2010-07-29T11:30:31.188-07:00

I know! Between working nights, and 40 hour weekly shifts in the E.R. it's hard to make time to find new bands. I think I am going to start posting about old bands that I like. Maybe new post format? Sande's Poor Man's Throwbacks- Good Bands You Forgot You Own. Thoughts?

Gaslight Anthem rules! Loved the post, the Americ...

2010-07-29T11:21:27.709-07:00

Gaslight Anthem rules! Loved the post, the American Graffiti dream, amazing. That story is how I am going to describe this band from here on out!

Yeah, that's why I never make it to the front. I'...

2010-07-29T10:16:40.440-07:00

Yeah, that's why I never make it to the front. I'd get trampled on for sure. Did you suffer any worthwhile injuries? haha

ps - did you stay for the encore? I love that 11 minute closer "Kissing The Beehive." Four words: prog rock wankery heaven.

Wolf Parade were very entertaining. They a large c...

2010-07-29T09:41:35.075-07:00

Wolf Parade were very entertaining. They a large chunk of the dance floor bobbing and shaking along in a near moshpit frenzy for most of the show.

PQK, welcome back! Dude, how great was the XX set...

2010-07-28T23:10:03.656-07:00

PQK, welcome back! Dude, how great was the XX set. It was funny how into it the dude gets, he almost gets creepy intense, but the music makes up for it! It was the only show in my life I seriously regretted not having a date to, what a waste of all the inevitable "post-show discussion." :)

Thanks for the Tiny Desk concert nod. I'll be occ...

2010-07-28T23:07:37.019-07:00

Thanks for the Tiny Desk concert nod. I'll be occupying myself with those for a while now!

Is Gaga really a hermaphrodite? I admit, people n...

2010-07-28T23:05:54.800-07:00

Is Gaga really a hermaphrodite? I admit, people need to leave her alone about that. It's the least of her utterly annoying qualities and music crimes!

I'm gonna go ahead and assume Wolf Parade's set at...

2010-07-28T23:04:23.217-07:00

I'm gonna go ahead and assume Wolf Parade's set at Crystal Ballroom is included in your #5 there, son. Glad you didn't crash your bike into Powell's post-show :)

BTW Brasilliant, have you seen these? Lullaby bab...

2010-07-28T22:25:20.145-07:00

BTW Brasilliant, have you seen these? Lullaby baby music renditions of all your favorite rock songs. Thought you might enjoy this, if you didn't already know about them. My sister just got The Beatles one for her future little tyke!

http://www.amazon.com/Rockabye-Baby!/e/B002XHINJI/ref=ac_dpt_sa_bio

Haha! I love how the first and only ad that YouTu...

2010-07-28T22:23:01.914-07:00

Haha! I love how the first and only ad that YouTube put on the bottom of this video was for "Summer Eve products." Fitting.

Per the mixtape requests: what a great idea and wa...

2010-07-28T22:18:20.504-07:00

Per the mixtape requests: what a great idea and way to reconnect with pals, I love it! PS - thanks for always finding a way to mention the Gin Blossoms on QuickCrit, ha!

Sandenuts, you need to write more. That's all I a...

2010-07-28T22:15:43.391-07:00

Sandenuts, you need to write more. That's all I am gonna say about this matter for now! :)

Not the most QUICKcrit piece in history, I'll admi...

2010-07-28T21:13:49.112-07:00

Not the most QUICKcrit piece in history, I'll admit. Oops?

Afterthoughts:
5) I want to like her music, but I can't b/c SHE makes it too hard to do so.
4) The Drinks rock for playing every song I asked for... basically right then and there.
3) I really like the lights hanging in the Mumford and Sons video... anywhere know where I can get them? Brasilliant?!
2) Next time someone says "You have to hear this band, I think you will love them," I've learned not to wait years before checking them out.
1) Wolf Parade never does wrong in my books. I'm obsessed.