They are a very good, very tight band. But the whole, "look how free spirited/salt of the earth/hipster/outside the mainstream looking we are" just rubs me the wrong way because it is so obviously manufactured.
- MBFlyerfan

very well put

I'd be happy if they did but still will take BPA.
- ob18

BPA? I haven't been following the Buzz here in the Flyers locker room for a bit

not to sound all trendyish and in the know or anything, but they are becoming a sore subject for me. they are extremely talented, but i cant stand the fact that now every 17 year old girl all of a sudden believes that they are a free spirit/singer songwriter addict because they heard them on q102
- stayinthefnnet

I feel like their songs are written by a cabal of musical actuaries, who carefully design these perfectly generic songs, with the right blend of folkiness, feelingsness, and hard rock edge to appeal to the greatest number of listeners. They even swear on calculatedly rare occasions, just to show they have an edge.

I think what I'm trying to say is their music feels manufactured. I don't doubt they have talent.

BPA? I haven't been following the Buzz here in the Flyers locker room for a bit
- bigmookalookie

BPA = best player available

BPA? I haven't been following the Buzz here in the Flyers locker room for a bit
- bigmookalookie

Best Player Available

From Rust In Peace? Literally every song is great, imo. Otherwise, I'm somewhat familiar with their older catalog, and picky about new stuff.
- BulliesPhan87

Old school Megadeth is legit, I agree with newer stuff.

I feel like their songs are written by a cabal of musical actuaries, who carefully design these perfectly generic songs, with the right blend of folkiness, feelingsness, and hard rock edge to appeal to the greatest number of listeners. They even swear on calculatedly rare occasions, just to show they have an edge.

I think what I'm trying to say is their music feels manufactured. I don't doubt they have talent.
- BulliesPhan87

this is much more apparent on this album. to me, it didnt feel as forced on the first one

I feel like their songs are written by a cabal of musical actuaries, who carefully design these perfectly generic songs, with the right blend of folkiness, feelingsness, and hard rock edge to appeal to the greatest number of listeners. They even swear on calculatedly rare occasions, just to show they have an edge.

I think what I'm trying to say is their music feels manufactured. I don't doubt they have talent.
- BulliesPhan87

Sort of like The Monkees, if they were made up of brilliant musicians?

BPA = best player available
- ob18

Ohh you guys are silly round here

They are a very good, very tight band. But the whole, "look how free spirited/salt of the earth/hipster/outside the mainstream looking we are" just rubs me the wrong way because it is so obviously manufactured.
- MBFlyerfan

Yes, this exactly.

, How is life Plind. Life treating you good on the streets of NJ.
- bigmookalookie

My main man mookie! What's up my broths? Can't complain.. How is Kansas? Have you locked up the wicked witch and her flying monkeys?

Interesting choice

I go

1. Cant you hear me knocking
2. She's a rainbow
3. Monkey man
- Just5

Agreed on Can't You Hear Me Knocking. I go with Gimme Shelter and Sway as my other two, but it's a tough choice. Lots of good ones.

Old school Megadeth is legit, I agree with newer stuff.
- bigmookalookie

It's not even like the new stuff is bad, but I listen to it and I hear Dave Mustaine going to work, making music because that's his job. Yawn, boring.

I find myself pulled more toward long, heavy/hard hitting instrumental songs that I can just turn on and get lost in. As I get older I realize most lyrics are inane, especially for contemporary songs...and that's being kind.

So here are two bands with a fair amount of material available and some good heavy tunes:

Russian Circles: Harper Lewis.

Pelican: The Creeper.

My main man mookie! What's up my broths? Can't complain.. How is Kansas? Have you locked up the wicked witch and her flying monkeys?
- PLindbergh31

haha, I will say the city I work in keeps it fresh. Nah bro got the US Marshalls after that @sshat. I don't have jurisdiction in the sky

Sort of like The Monkees, if they were made up of brilliant musicians?
- Jsaquella

Now all we need is the Mumford & Sons show. Probably a prime time soap opera.

It's not even like the new stuff is bad, but I listen to it and I hear Dave Mustaine going to work, making music because that's his job. Yawn, boring.
- BulliesPhan87

i agree.

i agree.
- stayinthefnnet

I almost that that impression with Death Magnetic, but it represents such a huge step back in the right direction (after St. Anger) that I have to call it a good album.

that is by fair their best to me. the best songs, with the best lineup.
- stayinthefnnet

yes and yes

Tool, STP, Sound Garden, Oasis, Foo Fighters...
- dingo8urbaby

5fdp, Volbeat

I almost that that impression with Death Magnetic, but it represents such a huge step back in the right direction (after St. Anger) that I have to call it a good album.
- BulliesPhan87

haha once again, i agree. its like well, its pretty eh, but youre not totally mailing it in so it looks much better.

yes and yes
- isaiah520

I think Marty Friedman is most of what made Megadeth great. His guitar work was incredible.

5fdp, Volbeat
- huks99

Volbeat (frank)ing rocks, also Mudyane is the shizel as well

From Rust In Peace? Literally every song is great, imo. Otherwise, I'm somewhat familiar with their older catalog, and picky about new stuff.
- BulliesPhan87

the comeback album w/ mice and men, back in the day, etc, among the better later CDs.

I almost that that impression with Death Magnetic, but it represents such a huge step back in the right direction (after St. Anger) that I have to call it a good album.
- BulliesPhan87

I concur with that statement