Ian Astbury much improved without the long hair imo
a goth Will Ferrell
― Οὖτις, Tuesday, 30 June 2015 21:06 (eight years ago) link
Also, Gary Numan looks super cool and Ian Astbury much improved without the long hair imo
― Wimmels, Tuesday, June 30, 2015 4:00 PM (5 minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
hmm
― nose, Tuesday, 30 June 2015 21:07 (eight years ago) link
http://2014.campbestival.net/media/Pop_Will_Eat_Itself_pwei1396359237.jpg
Pop Will Eat Itself (still some long hair, but they've got the ~seriousface~ thing down)
― soref, Tuesday, 30 June 2015 21:28 (eight years ago) link
http://images.complex.com/complex/image/upload/t_article_image/q7olswqgrrxx5nslclr7.jpg
Michael "007" Bolton
― ... (Eazy), Tuesday, 30 June 2015 22:08 (eight years ago) link
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51RZ9k5%2BTYL._SX355_.jpg
― ... (Eazy), Tuesday, 30 June 2015 22:10 (eight years ago) link
urgh God..
https://poplifer.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/suede.jpg
― piscesx, Tuesday, 30 June 2015 22:18 (eight years ago) link
http://www.vanyaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/cranberries.jpg
― piscesx, Tuesday, 30 June 2015 22:19 (eight years ago) link
http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/60875000/jpg/_60875823_duran_wireimage.jpg
― piscesx, Tuesday, 30 June 2015 22:21 (eight years ago) link
http://www.mojo4music.com/media/2015/03/Blur-cover-comp-shot-770.jpg
― piscesx, Tuesday, 30 June 2015 22:22 (eight years ago) link
https://culturevultureexpress.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/the-pet-shop-boys_1376537c.jpg
― piscesx, Tuesday, 30 June 2015 22:23 (eight years ago) link
got a tweet from @Liz4Leader the other day telling me that Dave Rowntree is backing Liz Kendall for Labour Party leader xp
― soref, Tuesday, 30 June 2015 22:29 (eight years ago) link
Oh come on - the PSBs always essentially looked like that.
― everything, Tuesday, 30 June 2015 22:30 (eight years ago) link
oozing sobriety and wisdom in the present day - possible Liz4Leader campaign slogan?
― soref, Tuesday, 30 June 2015 22:31 (eight years ago) link
http://www.liketotally80s.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/wang-chung-2012.jpg
Wang Chung
― soref, Tuesday, 30 June 2015 22:42 (eight years ago) link
I like when these guys relapse. The Cult in 2012:
http://www.powerlinemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/the_cult_2012.jpg
― the top man in the language department (誤訳侮辱), Tuesday, 30 June 2015 22:47 (eight years ago) link
haha
― drash, Tuesday, 30 June 2015 22:54 (eight years ago) link
lollll
― A Smedley Adoption (get bent), Tuesday, 30 June 2015 22:59 (eight years ago) link
http://i.imgur.com/dY2Geaql.jpg
Papa Roach
― pplains, Tuesday, 30 June 2015 23:16 (eight years ago) link
http://i.imgur.com/agE3VqQ.jpg
― pplains, Tuesday, 30 June 2015 23:26 (eight years ago) link
I recently expressed admiration in another thread for this Culture Club pic in which they avoid this trap by looking old yet comfortable and alive:
http://imgick.lehighvalleylive.com/home/lvlive-media/width620/img/musikfest/photo/17345234-mmmain.jpg
― Eyeball Kicks, Tuesday, 30 June 2015 23:36 (eight years ago) link
http://www.ticketline.co.uk/images/artist/level-42/level-42.jpg
Level 42
― ... (Eazy), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 00:11 (eight years ago) link
(Anton Corbijn's photos of rockers aging with dignity has a big influence on this whole style.)
― ... (Eazy), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 00:12 (eight years ago) link
That Level 42 photo should be captioned "Don't worry - my sister's kid plays bass; we'll teach him the songs in a day."
― the top man in the language department (誤訳侮辱), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 00:32 (eight years ago) link
somewhat dated but
http://assets.rollingstone.com/assets/images/artists/r-e-m.jpg
― Brad C., Wednesday, 1 July 2015 00:47 (eight years ago) link
that's not a huge change for r.e.m. though! aside from stipe's hair, har har.
― A Smedley Adoption (get bent), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 01:23 (eight years ago) link
Suede starting to creep into Spitting Image territory like good Brit rockers should.
― scott seward, Wednesday, 1 July 2015 02:09 (eight years ago) link
I get that this guy was always serious-faced, dark and gritty, but still I think this belongs here:
http://s3.amazonaws.com/quietus_production/images/articles/10654/michael_gira_1352805705_crop_550x366.jpg
― anthony braxton diamond geezer (anagram), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 08:36 (eight years ago) link
http://i.imgur.com/FuVjlvel.jpg
― anthony braxton diamond geezer (anagram), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 08:39 (eight years ago) link
http://i.imgur.com/jI4o4pMm.jpg
― anthony braxton diamond geezer (anagram), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 08:43 (eight years ago) link
http://odi-music.net/uploads/posts/2008-04/1209586356_goldenearring-35yearsscaninlay.jpg
― Siegbran, Wednesday, 1 July 2015 11:30 (eight years ago) link
And now 15 years after that, for the band's 50th anniversary:http://www.griendpop.nl/img/golden-earring.png
― Siegbran, Wednesday, 1 July 2015 11:34 (eight years ago) link
Faith No More:
http://cdn.hallels.com/data/images/full/5118/faith-no-more.jpg?w=620
― the joke should be over once the kid is eaten. (chap), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 12:05 (eight years ago) link
threadwinner
― Ye Mad Puffin, Wednesday, 1 July 2015 12:16 (eight years ago) link
They seem to care a lot.
― Mark G, Wednesday, 1 July 2015 12:19 (eight years ago) link
http://muzikalia.com/destacados/neworder15c.jpg
― early rejecter, Wednesday, 1 July 2015 13:13 (eight years ago) link
http://assets.rollingstone.com/assets/images/story/082113-tears-for-fears-624-1377121809.jpg
― ... (Eazy), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 13:22 (eight years ago) link
(Tears for Fears - needs B&W filter)
― ... (Eazy), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 13:23 (eight years ago) link
Off-topic but
http://i.imgur.com/fpc5SZo.jpg
Someone needs to tell Wes Borland the Die Antwoord chick's already got a boyfriend.
― pplains, Wednesday, 1 July 2015 13:31 (eight years ago) link
http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2014/11/03/1227110/736934-88ac0ede-62f4-11e4-bdd3-73a977145716.jpg
Aqua
― a chamillionaire full of mallomars (Doctor Casino), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 13:57 (eight years ago) link
TFF pic could also belong on 'show me men who look like old lesbians' tbh.
― arbiter of sorrow (aldo), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 14:00 (eight years ago) link
xxp: Wes Borland's girlfriend:
http://vancouverweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/inspiration_thetraitsofportraits_02.jpg
\o/
― how's life, Wednesday, 1 July 2015 14:02 (eight years ago) link
doesnt get DARKer than these
https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/509417407853514752/-9mXUn2B.jpeg
― tayto fan (Michael B), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 14:06 (eight years ago) link
The Aqua shot is excellent.
― the joke should be over once the kid is eaten. (chap), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 15:17 (eight years ago) link
http://www.soundchronicle.com/files/Barenaked%20Ladies.jpg
Barenaked Ladies
― a chamillionaire full of mallomars (Doctor Casino), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 15:29 (eight years ago) link
perfect
― sleeve, Wednesday, 1 July 2015 15:34 (eight years ago) link
http://www.magnetmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/matthewsweet_hoffs550.jpg
Susanna Hoffs & Matthew Sweet
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/a6/79/16/a679161b21b268e638e9a28232008fcf.jpg
Rammstein
― a chamillionaire full of mallomars (Doctor Casino), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 15:35 (eight years ago) link
I though Matthew Sweet was Keith Lemon.
― the joke should be over once the kid is eaten. (chap), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 15:36 (eight years ago) link
Lloyd Cole now looks like Meatloaf. The Motorhead tshirt in the Culture Club pic is a stroke of genius.
― gatinga, Wednesday, 1 July 2015 15:39 (eight years ago) link
http://images2.mtv.com/uri/mgid:file:docroot:mtv.com:/crop-images/2013/09/06/Sugar%20Ray%20GI.jpg
Sugar Ray
― ... (Eazy), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 15:39 (eight years ago) link
Sugar Ray and the NA Sponsors
― ... (Eazy), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 15:40 (eight years ago) link
Xp Seems like that band have always looked more or less like that though.
― Kim Kimberly, Monday, 1 November 2021 14:31 (two years ago) link
if you're not gonna look cool dont take band pictures. like obviously porcupine tree is gonna look like the second shift at guitar center.
― adam, Monday, 1 November 2021 14:34 (two years ago) link
if you're not gonna look cool dont take band pictures
aka the My Bloody Valentine rule
― the plant based god (bendy), Monday, 1 November 2021 16:02 (two years ago) link
"This rustic folk trio, known for their contemplative anthems about life in nature, return with uh hold on I'm getting a new signal here, apparently this is...Interpol?" pic.twitter.com/QsDgsPINL9— Ned Raggett (@NedRaggett) January 26, 2022
― Precious, Grace, Hill & Beard LTD. (C. Grisso/McCain), Wednesday, 26 January 2022 17:45 (two years ago) link
Luv 2 go hiking in white Vans w/black socks
― Gimme little drink / From your Dunkin cup (morrisp), Wednesday, 26 January 2022 17:50 (two years ago) link
Just not the same without Carlos.
― Tapioca Tumbril (James Redd and the Blecchs), Wednesday, 26 January 2022 17:53 (two years ago) link
Turn Down that Loud Noise
― I Am Fribbulus (Xax) (Doctor Casino), Wednesday, 26 January 2022 18:18 (two years ago) link
https://scenestr.com.au/media/k2/items/cache/e5514d8bf6472607358a133db9c4c2ff_XL.jpg
― immodesty blaise (jimbeaux), Wednesday, 26 January 2022 18:44 (two years ago) link
It’s finally here. Season 6. Sorry it took 27 years. pic.twitter.com/GB9q3t16Zf— Scott Thompson (@ScottThompson_) April 13, 2022
― Piven After Midnight (The Yellow Kid), Wednesday, 13 April 2022 22:50 (one year ago) link
'Bell.. Biv.. Devoe!'
― piscesx, Wednesday, 13 April 2022 23:02 (one year ago) link
Dave Foley not involved(?)
― begrudgingly bound by duty of candor (morrisp), Wednesday, 13 April 2022 23:12 (one year ago) link
holy shit that's a name I haven't heard in a long long timealso prompted me to remember Four On The Floor, which also aired in the late 80s in the UK
― ( X '____' )/ (zappi), Wednesday, 13 April 2022 23:13 (one year ago) link
― Otto Insurance (Boring, Maryland), Wednesday, 13 April 2022 23:14 (one year ago) link
xp i always get them mixed up with Four On The Floor! I wonder why; they were on Channel 4 around the same era maybe?
― piscesx, Thursday, 14 April 2022 12:19 (one year ago) link
Kasabian dragging the thread up into the 2000s
https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/b4e3d2f4d333d1061142453d6cc737012c28d581/748_642_4196_2519/master/4196.jpg?width=465&quality=45&auto=format&fit=max&dpr=2&s=45a23b93d3d10b3fd2e056bfbd235b14
― the road by tarmac mccarthy (Matt #2), Tuesday, 17 May 2022 07:23 (one year ago) link
The Black Crowes announce 2020 reunion tour dates https://t.co/tXmqQadttj pic.twitter.com/EA6TxRCU3v— Stereogum (@stereogum) November 11, 2019
― deep luminous trombone (Eazy), Monday, 11 July 2022 19:00 (one year ago) link
First time seeing this picture of King Crimson where they look like Sugar Ray pic.twitter.com/4OUhPfqiOC— stú (@rinbcage) December 15, 2022
― an icon of a worried-looking, long-haired, bespectacled man (C. Grisso/McCain), Saturday, 17 December 2022 21:13 (one year ago) link
actually they look like everclear!
― budo jeru, Sunday, 18 December 2022 03:40 (one year ago) link
Lol
― Soda Stereo Total (James Redd and the Blecchs), Sunday, 18 December 2022 03:45 (one year ago) link
Not Another King Crimson Tour (2001)
― Master of Treacle, Sunday, 18 December 2022 06:20 (one year ago) link
I know this doesn't strictly meet the thread title's intent, but feels like the thread has evolved over time.
Welcome to today's game of "new Hold Steady promo photo" or "dads waiting in the pickup line at a Brooklyn elementary school"?
https://f4.bcbits.com/img/0030966724_10.jpg
― Maxmillion D. Boosted (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Thursday, 13 April 2023 21:21 (eleven months ago) link
Attack Attack! in 2023
https://images.discovery-prod.axs.com/2023/02/uploadedimage_63dd38c996963.jpg
(of 2008 Stick Stickly fame)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDzt6yI3Dw8
― peace, man, Thursday, 25 May 2023 12:58 (ten months ago) link
now it takes all five of them to look like one crab :( ;_;
― least said, sergio mendes (sic), Thursday, 25 May 2023 13:32 (ten months ago) link
lol
― peace, man, Thursday, 25 May 2023 15:29 (ten months ago) link
I cannot match the faces in the photo to the video
― Terrycoth Baphomet (bendy), Thursday, 25 May 2023 15:48 (ten months ago) link
Stick Stickly in presaging 100gecs-style hyperpop by a good few years shocker
― Do I look like I know what a jpeg is? (dog latin), Thursday, 25 May 2023 15:58 (ten months ago) link
xp: just checked their wikipedia and only two of the original band members are still in it.
― peace, man, Thursday, 25 May 2023 17:01 (ten months ago) link
holy shit skrillex is oozin like a mofo
https://i.postimg.cc/zXmjj3Wd/mysteryman.jpg
― Blues Guitar Solo Heatmap (Free Download) (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Wednesday, 6 September 2023 17:14 (six months ago) link
Must admit I enjoyed a mooch through this thread, though many of the images are long gone.
I've some sympathy for those who have to be photographed despite being fatter, balder, less beautiful etc ... It must be weird.
― djh, Wednesday, 6 September 2023 20:58 (six months ago) link
(Not that I have to be photographed but I can feel the pain, nevertheless).
― djh, Wednesday, 6 September 2023 21:06 (six months ago) link