Topic: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog? (Read 12815 times)

SeanBateman · « **on:** 12 Sep 2007, 17:45 »

Just Wondering.

KvP · « **Reply #1 on:** 12 Sep 2007, 18:02 »

I do occasionally.

pilsner · « **Reply #2 on:** 12 Sep 2007, 22:57 »

Ayyup.

4x4lo8o · « **Reply #3 on:** 12 Sep 2007, 23:22 »

I just discovered it a couple weeks ago, but I've been reading it since then

Johnny C · « **Reply #4 on:** 13 Sep 2007, 00:20 »

I don't think the blog is as much for the forum as it is for readers of the comic who don't otherwise venture into the forum. That strikes me as the intended audience.

If we want to know what you or Jeph think about music we just have to do a quick search. I read the blog whenever I read the comic - about once a week.

Spinless · « **Reply #5 on:** 13 Sep 2007, 02:35 »

I read the blog. The best part is everybody's distinct style of writing. It's easy to tell which of you come from a writing background, and what kind of background that is. Sure, I don't particularly care about what's going on with music, I just enjoy reading it.

Inlander · « **Reply #6 on:** 13 Sep 2007, 06:55 »

Are we talking about the blog I should be writing something for? The one I should be writing something for right now?

CmonMiracle · « **Reply #7 on:** 13 Sep 2007, 07:24 »

I do! I like it, just maybe review more albums people haven't heard of?

Dimmukane · « **Reply #8 on:** 13 Sep 2007, 08:03 »

I haven't heard of about half of those, so I consider it to be doing a good job...just sayin'.

kablaaamo · « **Reply #9 on:** 13 Sep 2007, 10:10 »

I hadn't even noticed that it had changed from the old recommended listening page...but I read it today!

I agreed with the reviews of the albums I'd heard. Well reasoned and solidly written. I'll probably keep reading it.

amok · « **Reply #10 on:** 13 Sep 2007, 10:33 »

I also had no idea it existed. Just had a look - the quality of writing is good but it's not really about any CDs that interest me so I doubt I'll read it regularly, sorry

SeanBateman · « **Reply #11 on:** 13 Sep 2007, 10:37 »

Man I do not care I was just curious.

amok · « **Reply #12 on:** 13 Sep 2007, 12:19 »

Why would you listen to music that isn't Creedence?

thermodynamics · « **Reply #13 on:** 13 Sep 2007, 20:14 »

we'll keep your secret... for now.

ViolentDove · « **Reply #14 on:** 13 Sep 2007, 22:55 »

I dig it. Well, mainly for reminding me to check out one Aussie band I'd heard of (Martin Martini et al.) and making me want to don my russian naval shirt and go to a VulgarGrad gig. They sound fucking awesome.

Also, whoever the Melbournite reviewer is, check out the Crooked Fiddle Band if you get a chance. They sound right up your alley, and they're going to be down your way soonish.

CamusCanDo · « **Reply #15 on:** 13 Sep 2007, 23:22 »

I'll check it out every couple of weeks or so.

Inlander · « **Reply #16 on:** 14 Sep 2007, 00:03 »

Quote from: ViolentDove on 13 Sep 2007, 22:55

whoever the Melbournite reviewer is, check out the Crooked Fiddle Band if you get a chance.

Thanks, will do!

Misereatur · « **Reply #17 on:** 14 Sep 2007, 02:04 »

We have a music blog?

Spinless · « **Reply #18 on:** 14 Sep 2007, 02:11 »

Everybody has a music blog!

Inlander · « **Reply #19 on:** 14 Sep 2007, 02:26 »

Here, as per this thread.

glwtta · « **Reply #20 on:** 15 Sep 2007, 18:11 »

So, I kind of missed the whole thing - is there no more Recommended Listening? I kinda used to enjoy that.

Is the blog supposed to replace it? Reading just seems like too much work, I'd rather just have a list of things to give a listen to...

SeanBateman · « **Reply #21 on:** 15 Sep 2007, 18:28 »

You do not deserve good music.

mfpole · « **Reply #22 on:** 15 Sep 2007, 18:29 »

Quote from: glwtta on 15 Sep 2007, 18:11

Reading just seems like too much work, I'd rather just have a list of things to give a listen to...

The conflicts of today.

Garmr · « **Reply #23 on:** 15 Sep 2007, 18:36 »

I looked at it once. I might look at it if I'm bored. And, as a plus for going to college, I can legally download all recommended songs/albums! I love you Ruckus!

glwtta · « **Reply #24 on:** 20 Sep 2007, 15:09 »

Quote from: mfpole on 15 Sep 2007, 18:29

Quote from: glwtta on 15 Sep 2007, 18:11
Reading just seems like too much work, I'd rather just have a list of things to give a listen to...

The conflicts of today.

What happened to the whole "Listen and decide for yourself" mantra around here?

Spinless · « **Reply #25 on:** 20 Sep 2007, 15:18 »

That blog really needs a new template. Shame Jeph is busy, like a bee!

Honestly, I am barely able to read the blog with the template it does have.

Joseph · « **Reply #26 on:** 20 Sep 2007, 15:23 »

I don't find it too bad. And I really enjoyed Tommy's article on More Songs About Buildings and Food.

jeph · « **Reply #27 on:** 20 Sep 2007, 17:45 »

Tommy's article was excellent.

I'm not too happy with the stock Blogger template either, I'd like it to more closely resemble the rest of my site, but I just don't have time to spend an entire day trying to get blogger code and my CSS to play nice together.

HINT HINT

jeph · « **Reply #28 on:** 20 Sep 2007, 17:46 »

Quote from: glwtta on 15 Sep 2007, 18:11

So, I kind of missed the whole thing - is there no more Recommended Listening? I kinda used to enjoy that.

Is the blog supposed to replace it? Reading just seems like too much work, I'd rather just have a list of things to give a listen to...

LAAAAAAAAAAAZY

I'll probably post RL-style updates fairly often, as I like writing short little bursts of thought and the other guys on the blog are all better long-form reviewers than me anyway.

jeph · « **Reply #29 on:** 20 Sep 2007, 18:17 »

Well if you suck massively, don't do it!

I found a slightly nicer-looking template on Bloggah. It's a start, at least.

Inlander · « **Reply #30 on:** 20 Sep 2007, 18:58 »

Yo jeph, I'll try to put something up there this weekend, 'kay? I've been swamped with work lately. I've got a few things I want to write about but it's just a matter of sorting out which one is going to be good and which ones are going to be crap. Plus last week was my birthday week, so no way was I gonna do anything constructive then. No way, man!

Luke C · « **Reply #31 on:** 23 Sep 2007, 10:27 »

Not really no.

Just saying. Don't judge me, I'm a busy person.

Maui · « **Reply #32 on:** 23 Sep 2007, 18:30 »

I bought Challengers because Tommy told me to.

Spinless · « **Reply #33 on:** 23 Sep 2007, 18:42 »

Hah
Hahah
HAHAHAHA!

Also, I made a quick blogger template based on the QC website, but I didn't like it. It still exist, it's very easy to find too.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #34 on:** 23 Sep 2007, 21:11 »

I'd read it more often if the RSS feed worked

pilsner · « **Reply #35 on:** 23 Sep 2007, 21:52 »

Quote from: Maui on 23 Sep 2007, 18:30

I bought Challengers because Tommy told me not to.

kablaaamo · « **Reply #36 on:** 23 Sep 2007, 22:14 »

I bought Challengers of my own volition, guys. Before reading Tommy's review.

It was a mistake though (the album, that is). Such a disappointment.

Spinless · « **Reply #37 on:** 24 Sep 2007, 04:12 »

Your review pretty much says 'I don't like this at all, but you should buy it just so they don't starve. Because they will starve. Because I ain't buying it.'

Spinless · « **Reply #38 on:** 24 Sep 2007, 06:06 »

it's okay, people have been skipping over your post since we started 'Face Week'.

Maui · « **Reply #39 on:** 24 Sep 2007, 07:19 »

oh snap, burrnn.

Anywayyy,

"I will not buy this record. I really hope someone will though."

I was that someone. I like Myriad Harbour and All The Things That Go To Make Heaven And Earth, but the rest is kind of a snooze fest like you said.

Kyros · « **Reply #40 on:** 24 Sep 2007, 07:32 »

I actually really enjoy the Music Blog. I wish there was a way to comment the posts though.

ViolentDove · « **Reply #41 on:** 24 Sep 2007, 20:11 »

I'm using this thread to post comments. So there.

Nice article on the Talking Heads. Very well written.

Inlander · « **Reply #42 on:** 24 Sep 2007, 21:08 »

I'm planning on writing a career retrospective on the Dirty Three, just so you all know. I have all their albums on my iPod plus a couple of lesser-known releases, and I'm ready to go.

Hopefully I can get it up on the blog by the end of the week.

carrotosaurus · « **Reply #43 on:** 25 Sep 2007, 05:59 »

That shiny white background is a bit too much for my eyes to handle most mornings. But I try to read it.

Spinless · « **Reply #44 on:** 25 Sep 2007, 06:03 »

Quote from: Inlander on 24 Sep 2007, 21:08

plus a couple of lesser-known releases

Oh?

Hat · « **Reply #45 on:** 26 Sep 2007, 01:38 »

Which reminds me Harry, thank you for your blog post about Martin Martini and the Bone Palace Orchestra. I found their album the other day and its pretty goddamned delicious. I am really hoping they are up in Brisbane some time in the near future.

Inlander · « **Reply #46 on:** 26 Sep 2007, 06:11 »

Quote from: Spinless on 25 Sep 2007, 06:03

Quote from: Inlander on 24 Sep 2007, 21:08
plus a couple of lesser-known releases

Oh?

The Sharks E.P. that I put up in the sendspace thread a while back and the Lowlands album which was originally (like Sharks) tour merch only but which can now (unlike Sharks) be bought through the Anchor & Hope website. Plus when I get home next week there should be a copy of the Live at Meredith album that I bought off the website last week.

Quote from: Hat on 26 Sep 2007, 01:38

thank you for your blog post about Martin Martini and the Bone Palace Orchestra.

You're welcome! I'm glad you managed to find a copy of their album, I believe it was entirely self-funded and self-released. Definitely see them live if you get the chance, the album is great but only captured an nth of their live awesomeness.

Spinless · « **Reply #47 on:** 26 Sep 2007, 10:30 »

Guys, Shhhhhhh...
Look at the poor guy. So tired. It's okay if he maybe is allowed to sleep before he writes for the blog right?

star-sailor · « **Reply #48 on:** 26 Sep 2007, 19:23 »

I do! I just wish there were a way I could write on it without being new the message board.
Alas.

Caspian · « **Reply #49 on:** 26 Sep 2007, 21:19 »

The blog needs more drone doom in it.

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