I think it's the greatest punk album since I don't know when. Maybe too long of a good thing on "Teqkilla" and lame with the "life is such a game" line in "Tell Me Why," but otherwise perfect.
― Pete Scholtes, Wednesday, 25 August 2010 16:14 (fifteen years ago)
I'm not sure about the album as a whole, but "XXXO" is a jam.
― Euler, Wednesday, 25 August 2010 16:57 (fifteen years ago)
The rhythmic cluelessness people talk about upthread is obviously purposeful, "Ex sex sex oh" and all. xpost: Ha, she should cover "Futter Mein Ego."
― Pete Scholtes, Wednesday, 25 August 2010 17:24 (fifteen years ago)
Yes, Kevin Martin is totally a touchstone.
― king boy swag (The Reverend), Wednesday, 25 August 2010 17:30 (fifteen years ago)
The rhythmic cluelessness people talk about upthread is obviously purposeful
oh well if you put it that way
― unchill english bro (history mayne), Thursday, 26 August 2010 00:48 (fifteen years ago)
What the hell does "rhythmic cluelessness" even mean in this context?
― king boy swag (The Reverend), Thursday, 26 August 2010 03:58 (fifteen years ago)
yeah, one thing i really like about MIA is her rythmic sense, awkward as it may be
― a dystopian society awaits if we continue on this path. (contenderizer), Thursday, 26 August 2010 04:13 (fifteen years ago)
Sorry, how should I put it? I was referring to HI DERE saying she's "arhythmical," when at least in the Letterman clip, she managed to sing her off-rhythm lines exactly as she does on the recording, which requires an ear. "XXXO" seems like another good example, where her slowing down behind the beat is, you know, pretty obviously an effect she's going for. Should I not say "obviously"?
― Pete Scholtes, Thursday, 26 August 2010 19:22 (fifteen years ago)
New Diplo-assisted demo. Better than most of the tracks on the album: http://stereogum.com/521072/m-i-a-diplo-4thepeopleontheboat-demo/mp3s/
― piscesx, Monday, 27 September 2010 15:02 (fifteen years ago)
it's actually just as good as the other tracks. "Lemme Hump You" is tremendous and the accompanying video even moreso.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NbYsQjLXJA
― fan of puppetry (Spinspin Sugah), Wednesday, 6 October 2010 05:23 (fifteen years ago)
that's not a video for that song btw
― dro™ (Whiney G. Weingarten), Wednesday, 6 October 2010 05:26 (fifteen years ago)
also
"m-i-a-diplo-4thepeopleontheboat-demo/mp3s/"
THE STEREOGUM IS CONNECTED TO THE GOVERNMETN
whooaaa
it's fan made, yes.
― fan of puppetry (Spinspin Sugah), Wednesday, 6 October 2010 05:33 (fifteen years ago)
it's a fucking diesel ad
― dro™ (Whiney G. Weingarten), Wednesday, 6 October 2010 05:38 (fifteen years ago)
check out this fanmade Sleigh Bells video!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JtxEygTiDw&
― dro™ (Whiney G. Weingarten), Wednesday, 6 October 2010 05:40 (fifteen years ago)
be a bigger dick, please.
― fan of puppetry (Spinspin Sugah), Wednesday, 6 October 2010 05:46 (fifteen years ago)
vickileekx.com
new mixtape. pretty good all around - a couple of those demos and a bunch of new stuff. all one mp3, but if you look around you can probably find split tracks.
― not currently in Montreal. (Alex in Montreal), Friday, 31 December 2010 03:17 (fifteen years ago)
christ I finally get around to hearing MAYA last week and now there's already something else out
I am old
(MAYA is awesome btw, surprised at how much hate it got)
― assorted curses (Shakey Mo Collier), Friday, 7 January 2011 16:36 (fifteen years ago)
The hate for MAYA was pretty mystifying.
― Son of Sisyphus of Reaganing (Tarfumes The Escape Goat), Friday, 7 January 2011 17:03 (fifteen years ago)
defying expectations is risky
― assorted curses (Shakey Mo Collier), Friday, 7 January 2011 17:07 (fifteen years ago)
I kinda dig that she made a noisy abrasive album, the level of sonic detail is really engaging to me. I'm more forgiving of sloganeering than others tho
― assorted curses (Shakey Mo Collier), Friday, 7 January 2011 17:08 (fifteen years ago)
really the only places where the album loses me is where she pulls back on the noisiness ("It Iz What It Iz", "It Takes A Muscle", to a lesser extent "Tell Me Why" and "Space")
― Indolence Mission (DJP), Friday, 7 January 2011 17:10 (fifteen years ago)
yeah those seem like a really intentional respite from the chaos, like there needed to be a break
― assorted curses (Shakey Mo Collier), Friday, 7 January 2011 17:15 (fifteen years ago)
I like It Takes a Muscle tho
I buy it most from "Space"
― Indolence Mission (DJP), Friday, 7 January 2011 17:17 (fifteen years ago)
"Space" is totally in my top tracks of last year list.
― Jean Hill as Gospel bus hijacker (Stevie D(eux)), Friday, 7 January 2011 17:32 (fifteen years ago)
really the only places where the album loses me is where she pulls back on the noisiness
otm ^^
"it takes a muscle" i never want to hear again in my life
― ilxor this could be a standout thread for you imo (ilxor), Saturday, 8 January 2011 20:57 (fifteen years ago)
took about 4-5 months off from listening to this and still love it. and yea the noisiest bits are the best.....
― mavisbeacon666 (San Te), Saturday, 8 January 2011 22:27 (fifteen years ago)
just getting around to checking out the Vicki Leekx mixtape, which starts out very very well
― Indolence Mission (DJP), Friday, 14 January 2011 15:27 (fifteen years ago)
Definitely liking the mixtape. It has a few weak spots, but very enjoyable overall.
― Moodles, Friday, 14 January 2011 15:32 (fifteen years ago)
after an interruption due to work (lol) I'm 6 minutes in and this is great
― Indolence Mission (DJP), Friday, 14 January 2011 16:09 (fifteen years ago)
so yes, this is great
also great: "Internet Connection (Huoratron Rum Aid Remix)" (currently playable on Pitchfork)
once it all clicks in around the 2 minute mark... holy hell
― Indolence Mission (DJP), Friday, 14 January 2011 20:05 (fifteen years ago)
"Space" is so pretty.
― The Reverend, Wednesday, 19 January 2011 09:14 (fifteen years ago)
ugh why do people keep bumping this thread to talk about that m.i.a.? it's not like there's a shortage of threads that are actually about her.
― lex diamonds (lex pretend), Wednesday, 19 January 2011 09:22 (fifteen years ago)
You might want to complain to someone who cares.
― The Reverend, Wednesday, 19 January 2011 09:53 (fifteen years ago)
you might want to start caring
― lex diamonds (lex pretend), Wednesday, 19 January 2011 10:13 (fifteen years ago)
it's like me going into any old random thread to talk about a completely different artist
― lex diamonds (lex pretend), Wednesday, 19 January 2011 10:14 (fifteen years ago)
Which I wouldn't have any problem with.
― The Reverend, Wednesday, 19 January 2011 10:23 (fifteen years ago)
suspect you would, but anyway. michaela grobelny.
http://i2.kickasstorrents.com/artists/2288922.jpg
― lex diamonds (lex pretend), Wednesday, 19 January 2011 10:27 (fifteen years ago)
http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/500/7178029/mia++sub+static.jpg
― lex diamonds (lex pretend), Wednesday, 19 January 2011 10:28 (fifteen years ago)
http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/10520105/mia.jpg
http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/500/7178097/mia++sub+static.jpg
― lex diamonds (lex pretend), Wednesday, 19 January 2011 10:29 (fifteen years ago)
http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/500/24116155/mia++sub+static.jpg
― lex diamonds (lex pretend), Wednesday, 19 January 2011 10:30 (fifteen years ago)
http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/500/29697735/mia++live+in+Portugal.jpg
http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/500/7177993/mia++sub+static.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3078/2331096551_c84461bab2.jpg
― lex diamonds (lex pretend), Wednesday, 19 January 2011 10:31 (fifteen years ago)
http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/16/l_87cad90db0f848b454b08e64d159a78b.jpg
― lex diamonds (lex pretend), Wednesday, 19 January 2011 10:32 (fifteen years ago)
This is her, right?
http://www.behindthehype.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/mia420.jpg
― The Reverend, Wednesday, 19 January 2011 11:02 (fifteen years ago)
boy, lex, that's really telling 'em...something
― a special freak who falls outside of all (Ioannis), Wednesday, 19 January 2011 11:11 (fifteen years ago)