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Wednesday, June 3, 2009
TV On The Radio
TV On The Radio - June 6th 2009 - Sound Academy
Sounds Fantastic right?
This was the second time that I've seen TVOTR. The first was on their tour for their previous album "Return to Cookie Mountain" at The Warehouse (Kool Haus). Now if I were to compare albums, this years "Dear Science" to 2006's "Return to Cookie Mountain", I think I would have to say that TVOTR followed up an unreal album with another unreal album. Both albums, in my opinion, get a 10+, however I can't say the same for the concert.
The 2006 tour at the Warehouse was awesome. The band came out and kicked ass for nearly 2 hours. The concert left nothing to be desired. Decent venue + great band + awesome energy + great crowd = Fun had by all. I expected, (and maybe thats my fault for having expectations) the band to come out and outdo the last show. I was wrong.
Jane Stevenson from the Toronto Sun says it best, "They had us at hello. And then it went downhill, at least initially, from there." The only part I disagree with was "initially". Don't get me wrong, I love this band. They are probably one of my favourite bands, but last night, they didn't have the chance to show the crowd at Sound Academy just how good they really are. The sound was dog shit, and it always is at Sound Academy. The crowd was dog shit...for the most part. Maybe it was because of the sound? I don't know. And lastly the band. Nearing the end of the set we heard Adebimpe say something to the effect of, Is it because its a school night? And I can only hope thats why, however lame an excuse that is to begin with. The band just didn't have the explosive night I thought they should have, and the crowds response to the band was lacking.
Maybe it was the shitty venue (I hate Sound Academy), maybe it was the fact the concert was held on a Tuesday night which may explains the lame bunch that showed up to the show (I really think people should listen to the band and like them before showing up to a show and sucking the life out of it because they don't recognize a single song), whatever it was, most left a little sour and feeling like there was something missing. There was: Atmosphere, sound and an energized band and a crowd who wanted to be there.
2009 Concert - 3/5
2006/07 Concert - 8.5/10
Return To Cookie Mountain - 10+
Dear Science - 10+
Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes - 8
OK Calculator - 6
Sounds Fantastic right?
This was the second time that I've seen TVOTR. The first was on their tour for their previous album "Return to Cookie Mountain" at The Warehouse (Kool Haus). Now if I were to compare albums, this years "Dear Science" to 2006's "Return to Cookie Mountain", I think I would have to say that TVOTR followed up an unreal album with another unreal album. Both albums, in my opinion, get a 10+, however I can't say the same for the concert.
The 2006 tour at the Warehouse was awesome. The band came out and kicked ass for nearly 2 hours. The concert left nothing to be desired. Decent venue + great band + awesome energy + great crowd = Fun had by all. I expected, (and maybe thats my fault for having expectations) the band to come out and outdo the last show. I was wrong.
Jane Stevenson from the Toronto Sun says it best, "They had us at hello. And then it went downhill, at least initially, from there." The only part I disagree with was "initially". Don't get me wrong, I love this band. They are probably one of my favourite bands, but last night, they didn't have the chance to show the crowd at Sound Academy just how good they really are. The sound was dog shit, and it always is at Sound Academy. The crowd was dog shit...for the most part. Maybe it was because of the sound? I don't know. And lastly the band. Nearing the end of the set we heard Adebimpe say something to the effect of, Is it because its a school night? And I can only hope thats why, however lame an excuse that is to begin with. The band just didn't have the explosive night I thought they should have, and the crowds response to the band was lacking.
Maybe it was the shitty venue (I hate Sound Academy), maybe it was the fact the concert was held on a Tuesday night which may explains the lame bunch that showed up to the show (I really think people should listen to the band and like them before showing up to a show and sucking the life out of it because they don't recognize a single song), whatever it was, most left a little sour and feeling like there was something missing. There was: Atmosphere, sound and an energized band and a crowd who wanted to be there.
2009 Concert - 3/5
2006/07 Concert - 8.5/10
Return To Cookie Mountain - 10+
Dear Science - 10+
Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes - 8
OK Calculator - 6
Monday, June 1, 2009
oOoOOooo Beatles Rock Band Trailer
So this looks way better than I thought. It's looking like we're going to be able to play as the Beatles throughout their career, starting in the Cavern and ending on the roof top. It also looks like there are 3 vocal tracks, meaning that we'll have the opportunity to harmonize. OoOOOoOoOoOoo. But I think I'm most psyched to play as Paul with his Let It Be beard. Can't wait for this shit:
Also, check out the latest edition of Gamer Weekly. I'm on the cover along with my many Championship Gamer trophies.
Also, check out the latest edition of Gamer Weekly. I'm on the cover along with my many Championship Gamer trophies.
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