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  1. 07-16-2008 05:31 PM #1
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    The Hold Steady

    Bought the new Hold Steady album, "Stay Positive", today.

    It's great.

    Discuss...
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  2. 07-16-2008 05:33 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by ledzepp8 View Post
    Bought the new Hold Steady album, "Stay Positive", today.

    It's great.

    Discuss...
    Um, I can't. Haven't bought it yet. But I will, man! And then, hoo boy will I have some opinions on it.

    Really liked Sequestered in Memphis.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DREKTUNES View Post
    Um, I can't. Haven't bought it yet. But I will, man! And then, hoo boy will I have some opinions on it.

    Really liked Sequestered in Memphis.
    Well I'll just have to wait then.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ledzepp8 View Post
    Well I'll just have to wait then.
    It'll be worth it. I often purchase music, listen to it, develop opinions, and then discuss them with others. That's me.
    From this day forward, I answer only to the name 'Buttercup.'

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    I've umm... never heard of them. Describe?
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    Quote Originally Posted by J.D. View Post
    I've umm... never heard of them. Describe?
    You wouldn't like them. Their records sound like music from before 1990.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DREKTUNES View Post
    You wouldn't like them. Their records sound like music from before 1990.
    I asked you to describe. Not make a snarky remark. You receive no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
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    Midwestern post-punk mixed with big 70s (think, say, Thin Lizzy meets the Boss) influence. Highly literate sung-spoke lyrics. Big hybrid of sacred/profane in the lyrics...think saints/sinners and angels/addicts. Lots of Catholic iconography.

    As for the album, I've had it for a couple of weeks now. I think Constructive Summer is the best song but like Sequestered in Memphis.

    That said, it's probably my third favorite THS album:

    1. Separation Sunday
    2. Boys and Girls in America
    3. Stay Positive
    4. Almost Killed Me


    I think Pitchfork got it right with an 8.3 - the last two albums were sublime. This one? Merely better than 90% of the other albums out there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lucky Jim View Post
    Midwestern post-punk mixed with big 70s (think, say, Thin Lizzy meets the Boss) influence. Highly literate sung-spoke lyrics. Big hybrid of sacred/profane in the lyrics...think saints/sinners and angels/addicts. Lots of Catholic iconography.

    As for the album, I've had it for a couple of weeks now. I think Constructive Summer is the best song but like Sequestered in Memphis.

    That said, it's probably my third favorite THS album:

    1. Separation Sunday
    2. Boys and Girls in America
    3. Stay Positive
    4. Almost Killed Me


    I think Pitchfork got it right with an 8.3 - the last two albums were sublime. This one? Merely better than 90% of the other albums out there.
    Thanks! Sounds like stuff I'd probably enjoy (highly-literate song lyrics are a big determining factor for me). I'll have to give it a listen, at least a sampling.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DREKTUNES View Post
    You wouldn't like them. Their records sound like music from before 1990.
    You must spread reputation around before giving it to Drektunes again.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lucky Jim View Post
    Midwestern post-punk mixed with big 70s (think, say, Thin Lizzy meets the Boss) influence. Highly literate sung-spoke lyrics. Big hybrid of sacred/profane in the lyrics...think saints/sinners and angels/addicts. Lots of Catholic iconography.

    As for the album, I've had it for a couple of weeks now. I think Constructive Summer is the best song but like Sequestered in Memphis.

    That said, it's probably my third favorite THS album:

    1. Separation Sunday
    2. Boys and Girls in America
    3. Stay Positive
    4. Almost Killed Me


    I think Pitchfork got it right with an 8.3 - the last two albums were sublime. This one? Merely better than 90% of the other albums out there.
    I know...huge let down right.
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    Quote Originally Posted by J.D. View Post
    Thanks! Sounds like stuff I'd probably enjoy (highly-literate song lyrics are a big determining factor for me). I'll have to give it a listen, at least a sampling.
    I'd check out Separation Sunday first.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ledzepp8 View Post
    You must spread reputation around before giving it to Drektunes again.
    Please... don't encourage him.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ledzepp8 View Post
    I'd check out Separation Sunday first.
    Will do. Download in progress.
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    Quote Originally Posted by J.D. View Post
    Will do. Download in progress.
    Hey, wait...that sounds a little like stealing...
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