tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430710325284250743.post9066142447136029678..comments2023-07-05T09:38:50.097-04:00Comments on Pratt Songs: Arctic Monkeys: Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Nottaotechuckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18275520227023393969noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430710325284250743.post-53156753676270406402007-12-03T15:42:00.000-05:002007-12-03T15:42:00.000-05:00Some albums are like that, though -- even bands, f...Some albums are like that, though -- even bands, for that matter. Call them indulgences. I think Blur is an indulgence -- as is Grand Funk Railroad. These bands are not very sophisticated musically at all, but something about their songs make me nod my head up and down. I don't understand your fondness of the Killers, though. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430710325284250743.post-28873370556009323802007-12-03T09:42:00.000-05:002007-12-03T09:42:00.000-05:00You're right, Hatter; it wouldn't have made a bit ...You're right, Hatter; it wouldn't have made a bit of difference if this album had never been recorded. With that in mind, perhaps 3.5 library cards is a bit high. Then again, there are a lot of albums I absolutely love that, in the big scheme of things, don't matter. <I>Hot Fuss</I> immediately comes to mind. I recognize it's a trite and simplistic album, but I still find it incredibly enjoyable. I'd easily give it a 3.5, even though the world wouldn't be any worse without those songs.taotechuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18275520227023393969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430710325284250743.post-48630628353385444832007-12-02T22:55:00.000-05:002007-12-02T22:55:00.000-05:00This album had been hyped up for me immensely, so ...This album had been hyped up for me immensely, so when I heard it, I was kind of bummed. After returning to Earth with a clear head, I've ultimately decided that it's not bad, but it's not very good either. I enjoy a good deal of the music, but erase the existence of the album and it wouldn't effect me a whit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430710325284250743.post-79316098979951849392007-07-29T23:21:00.000-04:002007-07-29T23:21:00.000-04:00I actually tried to listen to this once. It was ok...I actually tried to listen to this once. It was okay, but didn't do enough for me to want to hear it again.Metal Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18400759786407810475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430710325284250743.post-60011890657309841822007-07-23T09:57:00.000-04:002007-07-23T09:57:00.000-04:00Arctic Monkeys have hooks, I completely agree with...Arctic Monkeys have hooks, I completely agree with you. As for the redundancy, I had the CD on shuffle on my iPod for months before I checked it out from EPFL. I'd hear a song, then hear a few songs from different bands, then hear another AM song. At that point, I'd nearly always think, "Didn't I just hear this song?"taotechuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18275520227023393969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430710325284250743.post-31781257531808925962007-07-21T23:34:00.000-04:002007-07-21T23:34:00.000-04:00Although I probably wouldn't change the final rati...Although I probably wouldn't change the final rating on the album, I think your review sells it a little short. I didn't find it to be as redundant as you seem to have found it. Plus, while the neo-garage genre has become crowded, not many bands have the hooks that Arctic Monkeys do. Technical proficiency is a minor virtue at best next to good hooks.bob_vinylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08414008312753058491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430710325284250743.post-79057004783575831172007-07-21T10:02:00.000-04:002007-07-21T10:02:00.000-04:00Thanks, Layla. Bob_vinyl always makes fun of me be...Thanks, Layla. Bob_vinyl always makes fun of me because anytime I use a metaphor, it involves food. It seemed only natural to do it for the record reviews.taotechuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18275520227023393969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430710325284250743.post-64541321974478965112007-07-21T01:00:00.000-04:002007-07-21T01:00:00.000-04:00Wow, fish and chips a Red Bull and vodka! I like ...Wow, fish and chips a Red Bull and vodka! I like it.<BR/><BR/>You are very creative with your "if it were food" comments!Bar L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11100008292699584336noreply@blogger.com