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Title: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: SeanBateman on 12 Sep 2007, 17:45
Just Wondering.
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: KvP on 12 Sep 2007, 18:02
I do occasionally.
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Post by: pilsner on 12 Sep 2007, 22:57
Ayyup.
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Post by: 4x4lo8o on 12 Sep 2007, 23:22
I just discovered it a couple weeks ago, but I've been reading it since then
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: Johnny C 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.
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: Spinless 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.
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: Inlander 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?
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Post by: CmonMiracle on 13 Sep 2007, 07:24
I do! I like it, just maybe review more albums people haven't heard of?
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Post by: Dimmukane 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'.
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Post by: kablaaamo 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.
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: amok 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 :(
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: SeanBateman on 13 Sep 2007, 10:37
Man I do not care I was just curious.
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Post by: amok on 13 Sep 2007, 12:19
Why would you listen to music that isn't Creedence?  :?
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Post by: thermodynamics on 13 Sep 2007, 20:14
we'll keep your secret... for now.
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: ViolentDove 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 (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=100523395) if you get a chance. They sound right up your alley, and they're going to be down your way soonish.
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: CamusCanDo on 13 Sep 2007, 23:22
I'll check it out every couple of weeks or so.
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Post by: Inlander on 14 Sep 2007, 00:03
whoever the Melbournite reviewer is, check out the Crooked Fiddle Band (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=100523395) if you get a chance.

Thanks, will do!
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Post by: Misereatur on 14 Sep 2007, 02:04
We have a music blog?
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: Spinless on 14 Sep 2007, 02:11
Everybody has a music blog!
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: Inlander on 14 Sep 2007, 02:26
Here (http://www.questionablecontent.net/rlblog/), as per this (http://forums.questionablecontent.net/index.php/topic,16602.0.html) thread.
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: 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...
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: SeanBateman on 15 Sep 2007, 18:28
You do not deserve good music.
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Post by: mfpole on 15 Sep 2007, 18:29
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.
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Post by: Garmr 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!
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: glwtta on 20 Sep 2007, 15:09
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?
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: Spinless 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.
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: Joseph 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.
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Post by: jeph 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
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: jeph on 20 Sep 2007, 17:46
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.
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: jeph 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.
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: Inlander 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!
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: Luke C on 23 Sep 2007, 10:27
Not really no.

Just saying. Don't judge me, I'm a busy person.
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Post by: Maui on 23 Sep 2007, 18:30
I bought Challengers because Tommy told me to.
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: Spinless 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.
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: David_Dovey on 23 Sep 2007, 21:11
I'd read it more often if the RSS feed worked
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Post by: pilsner on 23 Sep 2007, 21:52
I bought Challengers because Tommy told me not to.
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: kablaaamo 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.
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: Spinless 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.'
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: Spinless on 24 Sep 2007, 06:06
it's okay, people have been skipping over your post since we started 'Face Week'.
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Post by: Maui 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.
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: Kyros on 24 Sep 2007, 07:32
I actually really enjoy the Music Blog.  I wish there was a way to comment the posts though.
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: ViolentDove 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. 

(http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/1803807/2/istockphoto_1803807_gold_star_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: Inlander 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.
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: carrotosaurus 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.
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: Spinless on 25 Sep 2007, 06:03
plus a couple of lesser-known releases

Oh?
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: Hat 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.
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: Inlander on 26 Sep 2007, 06:11
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 (http://www.anchorandhope.com/). 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.

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.
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: Spinless 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?
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: star-sailor 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.
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Post by: Caspian on 26 Sep 2007, 21:19
The blog needs more drone doom in it.
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: Kai on 27 Sep 2007, 19:43
Seconded.




also: Merzbow released an album in May and nobody (including myself) noticed. Ratify this.
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: Inlander on 28 Sep 2007, 06:22
Is the site playing up for anyone else? I put up a small article last night and it doesn't seem to be showing on the main page (even when I click refresh, even when I try a different browser) but it shows up if you click on the September archive. Peculiar!
Title: Re: Does Anyone Actually Read The Music Blog?
Post by: Joseph on 28 Sep 2007, 06:41
I'm getting the same thing Inlander.  But at least it shows up there.
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Post by: star-sailor on 29 Sep 2007, 14:34
Is the site playing up for anyone else? I put up a small article last night and it doesn't seem to be showing on the main page (even when I click refresh, even when I try a different browser) but it shows up if you click on the September archive. Peculiar!

Is it labeled as a draft? I've accidentally posted things as drafts when I use blogger - they won't show up on the main page.