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I am gonna listen to all 3 albums tonight and cohere some real thoughts on SYOF for tomorrow. But so help me, I am in love with this band.

Captain GRRRios' Giggletits (Barima), Wednesday, 5 January 2005 21:46 (nineteen years ago) link

"the big fight" is all about the 3 minute outro and the bassline.

cutty (mcutt), Wednesday, 5 January 2005 22:36 (nineteen years ago) link

"set yourself on fire" is outro heaven.

in retrospect, I would like to change my response to Tomaggrobot to:
http://parentsofbpkids.freeservers.com/Words/kisses-bambilove.gif

bnw (bnw), Wednesday, 5 January 2005 22:57 (nineteen years ago) link

good mix cutty. Mine will be very similar, although I will also be adding "Death to Death" - it's almost like a Technique-era New Order tribute!

Spencer Chow (spencermfi), Wednesday, 5 January 2005 23:04 (nineteen years ago) link

Mine will also include "Romantic Comedy"!

Spencer Chow (spencermfi), Monday, 10 January 2005 23:01 (nineteen years ago) link

NEWSFLASH: I love this album. 3rd time's the fragging charm.

Captain GRRRios' Giggletits (Barima), Tuesday, 11 January 2005 00:58 (nineteen years ago) link

ok i also want to switch "reunion" with "set yourself on fire" as derrick suggested.

cutty (mcutt), Tuesday, 11 January 2005 01:01 (nineteen years ago) link

yes, this is a very nice album. personal favourites: "you ex-lover is dead," "ageless beauty" and the fourth track (whatever it is called).

this will be a great "summer record," although it is helping elevate my mood amongst the torrential downpour which is now Vancouver.

is the keyboardist the female vocalist? becuz she seems hot. i love her voice much.

it is indeed very postal service-y. i think i like the postal service cd a bit better. but syof could grow on me. it already is.

my friends who like poppy, accessible stuff are gonna love this.

i hope this record get its due. but i hope it doesn't become too huge. ;)

Star Cauliflower (Star Cauliflower), Wednesday, 19 January 2005 02:22 (nineteen years ago) link

no, phil-two is a gay, the keyboardist is a guy.

amy millan plays guitar and sings.

cutty (mcutt), Wednesday, 19 January 2005 02:27 (nineteen years ago) link

ok then, amy's the one i will marry.

Star Cauliflower (Star Cauliflower), Wednesday, 19 January 2005 02:34 (nineteen years ago) link

not if you keep comparing them to the postal service.

cutty (mcutt), Wednesday, 19 January 2005 02:38 (nineteen years ago) link

you don't see any similarities? your just jealous that she loves me.

Star Cauliflower (Star Cauliflower), Wednesday, 19 January 2005 02:40 (nineteen years ago) link

is "cutty" a boy name, or a girl name?

Star Cauliflower (Star Cauliflower), Wednesday, 19 January 2005 02:41 (nineteen years ago) link

ASK THIS GUY:

http://www.thirdeyemusic.co.uk/cura.jpg

cutty (mcutt), Wednesday, 19 January 2005 02:44 (nineteen years ago) link

The verses of "What I'm Trying to Say" sound a lot like Postal Service, and I'd put them in the same general genre, but there's a world of difference for me. I love Postal Service too, but for somewhat different reasons.

Spencer Chow (spencermfi), Wednesday, 19 January 2005 02:45 (nineteen years ago) link

electronic emo versus romantic nostalgia rock

cutty (mcutt), Wednesday, 19 January 2005 02:47 (nineteen years ago) link

ok

Star Cauliflower (Star Cauliflower), Wednesday, 19 January 2005 03:10 (nineteen years ago) link

Finally got this (it took two weeks to get it delivered!) but it was worth it. My #1 album for 2005 and it's going to take an album of monstrous awesomeness to knock this one off. It is great!

righteousmaelstrom, Friday, 28 January 2005 23:37 (nineteen years ago) link

Yes, it most definitely is! Thanks for the cd, Lance!

darin (darin), Friday, 28 January 2005 23:44 (nineteen years ago) link

NYC - bowery ballroom in march. go 2 ticketweb now, u fulez!

bnw (bnw), Friday, 4 February 2005 17:57 (nineteen years ago) link

it is mercury lounge, bnw. fool.

S!monB!rch (Carey), Friday, 4 February 2005 20:56 (nineteen years ago) link

doh! thanks for the tip off, c. now go paint yr house.

bnw (bnw), Friday, 4 February 2005 21:00 (nineteen years ago) link

Are they coming to the L.A.?

Spencer Chow (spencermfi), Friday, 4 February 2005 21:03 (nineteen years ago) link

b, did i tell f it was at bowery?

do your own research CHOW.

S!monB!rch (Carey), Friday, 4 February 2005 21:11 (nineteen years ago) link

answer: (they seem to only be playing in ny and minneapolis so far). COME TO NYC.

S!monB!rch (Carey), Friday, 4 February 2005 21:15 (nineteen years ago) link

I think I'm coming end of april for Stevem megafap.

Spencer Chow (spencermfi), Friday, 4 February 2005 21:19 (nineteen years ago) link

S!mon - you told us right. We gots a pair last night.

bnw (bnw), Friday, 4 February 2005 21:26 (nineteen years ago) link

i bought a pair! yay!

cutty (mcutt), Friday, 4 February 2005 22:50 (nineteen years ago) link

oh i'll go to this too

phil-two (phil-two), Friday, 4 February 2005 23:43 (nineteen years ago) link

just to oggle the keyboardist?

cutty (mcutt), Friday, 4 February 2005 23:47 (nineteen years ago) link

yeah, so? hes got a nice juicy ass

phil-two (phil-two), Friday, 4 February 2005 23:55 (nineteen years ago) link

Here's my Stars portable CD80 Go!

1. Counting Stars On the Ceiling
2. My Radio (original mix)
3. Going Gone
4. On Peak Hill

5. What the Snowman Learned About Love
6. Elevator Love Letter
7. Heart
8. Death to Death
9. Romantic Comedy
10. Time Can Never Kill the True Heart
11. Look Up

12. Your Ex-Lover is Dead
13. Set Yourself On Fire
14. Ageless Beauty
15. Reunion
16. The Big Fight
17. What I'm Trying to Say
18. Sleep Tonight

(chronological afaik - I put in spaces to indicate which album the tracks are from, 78:15 - it is sublime and I listen to it all the time - there are many other good songs too)

Spencer Chow (spencermfi), Thursday, 10 February 2005 01:27 (nineteen years ago) link

Anyone planning to go to the Burlington VT show (March 6th) and know how soon one can order tickets?

i am nervous (cochere), Thursday, 10 February 2005 01:44 (nineteen years ago) link

I wonder if Stars're gonna make the P&J next year since it's now officially released in the US. I was one of only four people to vote for it, dammit. It's worth noting that three of the four of us who voted for it at all put it right at #1!

Sean Carruthers (SeanC), Thursday, 10 February 2005 01:59 (nineteen years ago) link

I won't hold my breath, I'm sure it will be something much more "meaningful"...

Spencer Chow (spencermfi), Thursday, 10 February 2005 02:01 (nineteen years ago) link

Fuck 21+ shows. Seriously.

xxpost to myself

i am nervous (cochere), Thursday, 10 February 2005 02:02 (nineteen years ago) link

noooo! Spencer, you missed 'Don't Be Afraid To Sing'!

derrick (derrick), Thursday, 10 February 2005 09:28 (nineteen years ago) link

It's not one of my favorites! (although it's lovely by any measure)

Spencer Chow (spencermfi), Thursday, 10 February 2005 18:00 (nineteen years ago) link

three weeks pass...
ROFFLE

STARS - Set Myself on Fire for Ticket (s) - $90
Reply to: ahsueh@messagelabs.com
Date: 2005-03-03, 12:28PM EST

I'm so sad I don't have tickets...

Tickets were Going, Going, Gone.
This Charming Man now only has My Radio left to listen to.
What I'm Trying To Say,
All I want, is to see these International Rock (Dead Child) Stars and their Romantic Comedy.
So anyone with a Heart,
I don't want to be Counting Stars On The Ceiling.
Pleaaasee...1 or 2 tickets are The Very Thing I want.

2 for $90? 1 for $45?

FYI for other ticketless people - Stars are playing again in NY April 27th at Bowery.

it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

62130326

cutty (mcutt), Tuesday, 8 March 2005 23:56 (nineteen years ago) link

oh shit, sold out already?

phil-two (phil-two), Wednesday, 9 March 2005 00:04 (nineteen years ago) link

I can't find tour news...

Spencer Chow (spencermfi), Wednesday, 9 March 2005 00:18 (nineteen years ago) link

i'm seeing them tonight.

cutty (mcutt), Wednesday, 9 March 2005 00:26 (nineteen years ago) link

phil, i'll slip the keyboardist your phone number.

cutty (mcutt), Wednesday, 9 March 2005 00:26 (nineteen years ago) link

grab his ass and tell me how it feels. plz

phil-two (phil-two), Wednesday, 9 March 2005 00:27 (nineteen years ago) link

Has anyone mentioned how similar the album's cover is to the last Explosions in the Sky album? Well?

pocket grease, Wednesday, 9 March 2005 00:31 (nineteen years ago) link

yes. see one of the cover connections threads.

cutty (mcutt), Wednesday, 9 March 2005 00:40 (nineteen years ago) link

I just saw them on Sunday night... they were impressive, though the first half of the show was plagued by sound difficulties and the drunk assholes behind me. And the girl is pretty cute, I'm not going to lie.

Speaking of the girl, and the drunk assholes, I overheard the following conversation from them:
Fellow A: Dude, the girl is pretty hot.
Fellow B: I don't know, man, but her voice is really hot.
Fellow A: Yeah.

I had to deal with this sort of inanity from them for a solid 30 minutes... ugh. How I long for someone to stage a 21- show.

i am nervous (cochere), Wednesday, 9 March 2005 00:55 (nineteen years ago) link

You have to admit they're OTM.

Spencer Chow (spencermfi), Wednesday, 9 March 2005 01:05 (nineteen years ago) link

b-b-b-but that's exactly how i feel about amy millan. (fellow b)

cutty (mcutt), Wednesday, 9 March 2005 01:11 (nineteen years ago) link

I actually like that little exchange. Maybe they said other more annoying things?

Spencer Chow (spencermfi), Wednesday, 9 March 2005 01:14 (nineteen years ago) link


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