From Will Samuels Sent Thu, Mar 18th 1999, 05:43
From Will Samuels Sent Thu, Mar 18th 1999, 05:43
---Tom Millar <xxxxxxx@xxxxx.xxxx.xxx.xxx> wrote: > > little miss trinitron wrote: > > > >Realize that this is Jega's FIRST album, following two > > >eps....how many artists out there produce a perfect album the first try?? > > > > would you like that list in alphabetical or chronological order? > > I don't see that it dignifies anybody on this list to continually have to go > to bat for artists they appreciate. A negative review of an album is one > thing, but "slagging" is another, and that is exactly what is going on. I have to admit that I haven't had the time to properly follow this thread. But I disagree about not slagging something. The amount of HYPE surrounding some artists and labels is sometimes rather ridiculous. It seems like some people either don't really listen to the music or they just absolutely refuse that some idm artists can put out stuff that isn't always brilliant. A certain amount of slagging can cut through some of this BS that you "some" of you guys hype. I couldn't even begin to count the number of times that some people have expressed their discontent, from buying stuff they read was "great". Personally, I think the Jega lp was a big let down after hearing their first single. It's an ok lp IMHO, definitely not one that gets even a medium rotation on my stereo. I thought his tracks on MASK 100 & 200 weren't that great either. > The unbridled arrogance of this statement quoted above, from my point of view, is > exactly what kills most e-communications, especially discussion groups. The > sad fact is that most folks don't even realize they're doing it (like myself, often). What kills most e-coms for me is that alot of people aren't critical enough or just hype anything remotely IDM-oriented. Reading great things about mediocre music makes me wary about trusting opinions on the list. Stop polishing turds. > I try to keep such caustic and asinine remarks to a minimum. I don't think > it's too much to ask from the rest of humanity. But then again, it is so very easy to complain. > Let's see it in alphabetical order, please. _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com