Stereogum 9 Crimes

flyaway · 10-09-2006, 11:00 AM

Stereogum.com (American Indie-scene music blog) have posted a review of 9 Crimes and a streaming sample here.
I can't decide whether it is a good or bad, as it uses irresistable and yuppie in the same description.
Edit: Seems as though the commentors agree. It's more of a snide stab at a scene than an accurate review of the music. But it's all subjective so it's there if you want to look.

Bumpman · 10-09-2006, 03:40 PM

It does seem like they're reviewing the man more then the music. Poor journalism.

cille · 10-09-2006, 03:52 PM

What, yuppie?
Yeah, Damien is all about suit'n tie.

Mr Benn. · 10-09-2006, 06:22 PM

I hate reviews that concentrate on the people not the music or even worse ones that were done after maybe half listening to half the song once and then googling to find out what they can about the band.

There was a one for bell x1 that desribed them as unimaginitive and quoted about the only line in the song that wasn't that origonal and then slagged of paul noonan for his name.

It got completely slated

P.S. Thats a really cool avatar Cille

worrynot,thisismyonlypost · 10-09-2006, 06:36 PM

Greys anatomy? Bullshi.t.

Nah, sounds more Six feet under to me.

flyaway · 10-09-2006, 07:44 PM

Agreeing with Mr Benn on two counts, yes I also hate half arsed reviewers. 2. Yes Cille does have a great avatar. What's it from?

cille · 10-09-2006, 08:16 PM

^reg 2): It's from the most amazing TV series The Second Heimat created by Edgar Reitz. Bascally It's 13 full length films about a group of artists in the 60'ies' Munich. The two people in the avi love eachother but are afraid to give themselves to eachother, you know that good old story..

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105906/

And hey flyaway - am LOVING your sig!

flyaway · 10-09-2006, 09:08 PM

That sounds amazing!

I wish I could take credit for the sig, but it's those wise ol' words of Tobi Vail of Bikini Kill. I spread them where I can, because they're so bloody important!

cille · 10-09-2006, 09:17 PM

^I couldn't agree more!

Now I feel like an eejit for not knowing who Bikini Kill adn Tobi Vail is.. :X

flyaway · 10-10-2006, 03:54 PM

Feminist punk group from early 90's Seattle (They were good friends with Nirvana - Smells like teen spirit was inspired by the singer) Started the Riot Grrl movement, which in short is pretty much a manifestation of my sig. Tobi Vail was the drummer, and she now sings in Spider and The Webs, and drums in The Go! Team.

Worth checking out, even if you don't like the music, the message can't be faulted!

cille · 10-10-2006, 04:01 PM

Thanks They're On My Check It Out List Now!

Jarmuschrules · 10-11-2006, 12:02 PM

Possible we hate this reviewer because we think a tiny part of him is right or whatever? I mean, Damien's music is kind of the stuff you hear on the O.C and greys anatomy, unfortunatly.

This song, however, I doubt would fit on a American TV show, and thank God for that.

I for one, am very thankful that Damien has left off touring or interviews for the time being, meaning it will be harder for his music to be prostituted and raped like it was for O to a period.

I will put his head into a bucket of old, dried donkey semen though if he changes Rootless Tree to something like "Muck you, Muck you, Muck you and all we've been through" to appease the teenybobbers who sing at his gigs and ruin it for everyone.

Timeé · 10-11-2006, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jarmuschrules

I mean, Damien's music is kind of the stuff you hear on the O.C and greys anatomy, unfortunatly.

This song, however, I doubt would fit on a American TV show, and thank God for that.

why unfortunately?! why shouldn't Damien's music affect a wider audience? im just wondering not saying whether i agree or not.

Jarmuschrules · 10-11-2006, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timeé

why unfortunately?! why shouldn't Damien's music affect a wider audience? im just wondering not saying whether i agree or not.

A lot of people ask me this, and its because I intensly dislike it when he music gets a wider audience, purely because it becomes taken out of context, and people only like a certain song. Now almost the entire (I dont want to say mainstream but...) mainstream world thinks the Blowers Daughter is called "Can't take my eyes off you" and forget the beauty of the subtle lyrics such as "Till I find somebody new" (a line that has been removed in countless covers) which is the lyric that mocks the entire statement of "eyes/mind off you".

Damien has also wished his music is kept under the radar and not too well known, but then he does have himself to blame when he goes on letterman etc.

I also dislike it for personal reasons, and selfish reasons, mearly because his music is incredibly intimate, and I feel I just cant enjoy it when certain lyrics are taken out of context and are being raped and prostituted in TV shows all over the globe. I also dont like the idea of millions of people listening to it really, it really detracts the intimacy. But these, as I said are just selfish reasons.

I'm not sure why people dont get me when I say this, and it is interesting how Irish people always seem to disagree. It's odd. Maybe it's just inherent in you lot to want your acts to succeed.

audity · 10-11-2006, 07:09 PM

Worst review ever from the worst reviewer ever!
The moron probably used a thesaurus to direct whether the review was going to be positive or negative.

Another complaint is that Damien has been making great music before anyone knew who Zach Braff was.

Jarmuschrules · 10-11-2006, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by audity

Worst review ever from the worst reviewer ever!
The moron probably used a thesaurus to direct whether the review was going to be positive or negative.

Another complaint is that Damien has been making great music before anyone knew who Zach Braff was.

Plus his music wasn't in Garden State. Nick Drake was. Does he qualify as "Braff-rock"?

audity · 10-11-2006, 07:30 PM

^ True, his music wasn't in 'Garden State' or 'Scrubs' for that matter or the 'Last Kiss.'

Damien is feautured on Braff's iTunes celeb playlist...

Damien is technically 'Braff-rock' because Zach describes his taste as "acoustic alternative"

audity · 10-11-2006, 07:31 PM

Damien was before Braff. And Damien will be after Braff.
(lol...sounds like the Alpha and the Omega in the Bible)

Jarmuschrules · 10-12-2006, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jarmuschrules

A lot of people ask me this, and its because I intensly dislike it when he music gets a wider audience, purely because it becomes taken out of context, and people only like a certain song. Now almost the entire (I dont want to say mainstream but...) mainstream world thinks the Blowers Daughter is called "Can't take my eyes off you" and forget the beauty of the subtle lyrics such as "Till I find somebody new" (a line that has been removed in countless covers) which is the lyric that mocks the entire statement of "eyes/mind off you".

Damien has also wished his music is kept under the radar and not too well known, but then he does have himself to blame when he goes on letterman etc.

I also dislike it for personal reasons, and selfish reasons, mearly because his music is incredibly intimate, and I feel I just cant enjoy it when certain lyrics are taken out of context and are being raped and prostituted in TV shows all over the globe. I also dont like the idea of millions of people listening to it really, it really detracts the intimacy. But these, as I said are just selfish reasons.

I'm not sure why people dont get me when I say this, and it is interesting how Irish people always seem to disagree. It's odd. Maybe it's just inherent in you lot to want your acts to succeed.

anyone agree?

Closing_Doors · 10-12-2006, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jarmuschrules

anyone agree?

Not in the slightest. Sure, it'd be nice if Damien just played gigs in my house but the fact he's huge doesn't detract at all from the beauty of the music. To suggest it does is ridiculous.

Timeé · 10-12-2006, 05:46 PM

i concur with closing^. i think its quite selfish to think you could have damiens music to yourself and would you have heard it if it werent for marketing alone?
because it is all marketing.

mainstream is fine.

Jarmuschrules · 10-12-2006, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timeé

i concur with closing^. i think its quite selfish to think you could have damiens music to yourself .

Didnt I say it was selfish? EDITED for acting a prat.

cille · 10-12-2006, 07:25 PM

omfg

Niko · 10-12-2006, 07:29 PM

Um...Calm yourself, Jarmuschrules. I don't think anyone was addressing any comments at you personally. People were just having a debate, which is pretty much the point of an internet forum

Jarmuschrules · 10-12-2006, 07:32 PM

Just sounded like that. Sorry.

Timeé · 10-12-2006, 08:10 PM

sorry if it sounded like that. i meant "you" to be a damien rice fan in general.
i wasn't pointing fingers.

10-09-2006, 11:00 AM	#1
flyaway Eskimo Geek Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 530	Stereogum 9 Crimes Stereogum.com (American Indie-scene music blog) have posted a review of 9 Crimes and a streaming sample here. I can't decide whether it is a good or bad, as it uses irresistable and yuppie in the same description. Edit: Seems as though the commentors agree. It's more of a snide stab at a scene than an accurate review of the music. But it's all subjective so it's there if you want to look. __________________ "I would love to hold you up, but my fingers just aren't strong enough" Last edited by flyaway; 10-09-2006 at 11:02 AM.

10-09-2006, 03:40 PM	#2
Bumpman ... Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,801	It does seem like they're reviewing the man more then the music. Poor journalism. __________________ Mic Christopher Is Great

10-09-2006, 03:52 PM	#3
cille creepycute Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 15,333	What, yuppie? Yeah, Damien is all about suit'n tie. __________________ Yeah

10-09-2006, 06:22 PM	#4
Mr Benn. Eskimo Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 179	I hate reviews that concentrate on the people not the music or even worse ones that were done after maybe half listening to half the song once and then googling to find out what they can about the band. There was a one for bell x1 that desribed them as unimaginitive and quoted about the only line in the song that wasn't that origonal and then slagged of paul noonan for his name. It got completely slated P.S. Thats a really cool avatar Cille __________________ Should I go If she calls out my name? And if she bleeds Should I wipe up the stain? And if I'm low Can I drown in this rain? I guess I'm no good I guess I'm insane

10-09-2006, 07:44 PM	#6
flyaway Eskimo Geek Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 530	Agreeing with Mr Benn on two counts, yes I also hate half arsed reviewers. 2. Yes Cille does have a great avatar. What's it from? __________________ "I would love to hold you up, but my fingers just aren't strong enough"

10-09-2006, 06:36 PM	#5
worrynot,thisismyonlypost Eskimo Friend Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 47	Greys anatomy? Bullshi.t. Nah, sounds more Six feet under to me.

10-09-2006, 08:16 PM	#7
cille creepycute Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 15,333	^reg 2): It's from the most amazing TV series The Second Heimat created by Edgar Reitz. Bascally It's 13 full length films about a group of artists in the 60'ies' Munich. The two people in the avi love eachother but are afraid to give themselves to eachother, you know that good old story.. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105906/ And hey flyaway - am LOVING your sig! __________________ Yeah

10-09-2006, 09:08 PM	#8
flyaway Eskimo Geek Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 530	That sounds amazing! I wish I could take credit for the sig, but it's those wise ol' words of Tobi Vail of Bikini Kill. I spread them where I can, because they're so bloody important! __________________ "I would love to hold you up, but my fingers just aren't strong enough"

10-09-2006, 09:17 PM	#9
cille creepycute Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 15,333	^I couldn't agree more! Now I feel like an eejit for not knowing who Bikini Kill adn Tobi Vail is.. :X __________________ Yeah

10-10-2006, 03:54 PM	#10
flyaway Eskimo Geek Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 530	Feminist punk group from early 90's Seattle (They were good friends with Nirvana - Smells like teen spirit was inspired by the singer) Started the Riot Grrl movement, which in short is pretty much a manifestation of my sig. Tobi Vail was the drummer, and she now sings in Spider and The Webs, and drums in The Go! Team. Worth checking out, even if you don't like the music, the message can't be faulted! __________________ "I would love to hold you up, but my fingers just aren't strong enough"

10-10-2006, 04:01 PM	#11
cille creepycute Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 15,333	Thanks They're On My Check It Out List Now! __________________ Yeah

10-11-2006, 12:02 PM	#12
Jarmuschrules Eskimo Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 161	Possible we hate this reviewer because we think a tiny part of him is right or whatever? I mean, Damien's music is kind of the stuff you hear on the O.C and greys anatomy, unfortunatly. This song, however, I doubt would fit on a American TV show, and thank God for that. I for one, am very thankful that Damien has left off touring or interviews for the time being, meaning it will be harder for his music to be prostituted and raped like it was for O to a period. I will put his head into a bucket of old, dried donkey semen though if he changes Rootless Tree to something like "Muck you, Muck you, Muck you and all we've been through" to appease the teenybobbers who sing at his gigs and ruin it for everyone. Last edited by Jarmuschrules; 10-11-2006 at 12:24 PM.

10-11-2006, 07:09 PM	#15
audity High-Five Eskimo Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: On the River Lee, County Cork, Ireland Posts: 1,397	Worst review ever from the worst reviewer ever! The moron probably used a thesaurus to direct whether the review was going to be positive or negative. Another complaint is that Damien has been making great music before anyone knew who Zach Braff was. __________________ Ireland For Ron Paul "Don't worry, ma'am...I've got permits for these." -The Todd "For everything that's lovely is But a brief, dreamy, kind delight." -William Butler Yeats (1865-1939), Irish poet, playwright

10-11-2006, 07:30 PM	#17
audity High-Five Eskimo Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: On the River Lee, County Cork, Ireland Posts: 1,397	^ True, his music wasn't in 'Garden State' or 'Scrubs' for that matter or the 'Last Kiss.' Damien is feautured on Braff's iTunes celeb playlist... Damien is technically 'Braff-rock' because Zach describes his taste as "acoustic alternative" __________________ Ireland For Ron Paul "Don't worry, ma'am...I've got permits for these." -The Todd "For everything that's lovely is But a brief, dreamy, kind delight." -William Butler Yeats (1865-1939), Irish poet, playwright

10-11-2006, 07:31 PM	#18
audity High-Five Eskimo Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: On the River Lee, County Cork, Ireland Posts: 1,397	Damien was before Braff. And Damien will be after Braff. (lol...sounds like the Alpha and the Omega in the Bible) __________________ Ireland For Ron Paul "Don't worry, ma'am...I've got permits for these." -The Todd "For everything that's lovely is But a brief, dreamy, kind delight." -William Butler Yeats (1865-1939), Irish poet, playwright

10-12-2006, 05:46 PM	#21
Timeé Intello Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Co. Donegal, Ireland. Posts: 2,435	i concur with closing^. i think its quite selfish to think you could have damiens music to yourself and would you have heard it if it werent for marketing alone? because it is all marketing. mainstream is fine. __________________ Wasted and wounded, it ain't what the moon did Got what I paid for now See ya tomorrow, hey Frank can I borrow A couple of bucks from you?

10-12-2006, 07:25 PM	#23
cille creepycute Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 15,333	omfg __________________ Yeah

10-12-2006, 07:29 PM	#24
Niko Eskimo Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 419	Um...Calm yourself, Jarmuschrules. I don't think anyone was addressing any comments at you personally. People were just having a debate, which is pretty much the point of an internet forum __________________ Hush child, I'm eating a Snickers

10-12-2006, 07:32 PM	#25
Jarmuschrules Eskimo Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 161	Just sounded like that. Sorry.

10-12-2006, 08:10 PM	#26
Timeé Intello Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Co. Donegal, Ireland. Posts: 2,435	sorry if it sounded like that. i meant "you" to be a damien rice fan in general. i wasn't pointing fingers. __________________ Wasted and wounded, it ain't what the moon did Got what I paid for now See ya tomorrow, hey Frank can I borrow A couple of bucks from you?