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Jun 11 @ 1:08 PM ET
ESPN had a article where they asked 2 lawyers what could happen and they said that Glemdale would have to prove Fraud in that the lawyer The yotes hired had a large influence on the 15 yr contract that was drafted and signed before leaving the city for the team. It appears the lawyer had a big say in the PREVIOUS agreement but had already been hired away by the Coyotes before he had drafted the NEW agreement. This is why the NHL and the Yotes ownership is adamant this is ridiculous. - SmielmaN
but what about all the hockeybuzz lawyers that have stated the team without a doubt broke a law they just learned about yesterday????
You know this lawsuit is the dumbest idea Arizona Ice, or whatever name of that group is, could have.
They sue Glendale and somehow get a 200m settlement (they wont win they broke Arizona Law, no matter how you look at it), now they are forcing Tax Payers to pick up that tab when its already a hot topic of Tax Payers not wanting to pay the 15m fees in that lease agreement. It will just further create a riff bw the City and the Team.
The writings on the walll, the Yotes are done in Glendale no matter what happens. They need to make the best of the situation, negotiate a short term lease with the city so they can find an alternative place to play or relocate out of Arizona.
Dragging this into court will damage the brand even fruther, and what Free Agent or prospect is going to want to go there now that its back to limbo land for the team. Figure it out, get a plan in motion. Their owners are not big time players, they barely have the means to fund the team, so trying to act like big swinging Richards is going to back fire on them - DDM-Coga
The thing about Tool is that it's been over ten years since their last record and now they are approaching 50. I don't have high hopes for a metal band with 50 year olds in it, no matter how badass even the last (and lets face it, worst by far, but still good) Tool album was. - James_Tanner
I never got into Tool. Aenema was good, but I'm not a big fan of trippy/experimental metal. They're not bad, in fact they're very good at what they do. Just not my cup of tea.
The thing about Tool is that it's been over ten years since their last record and now they are approaching 50. I don't have high hopes for a metal band with 50 year olds in it, no matter how badass even the last (and lets face it, worst by far, but still good) Tool album was. - James_Tanner
I really enjoyed the last album but in terms of actual content (songs, not ambient fillers) yes it was the worst. Still, it was pretty awesome with tracks that were songs. Lateralus and Ænema were the best IMO. And that Lateralus tour was a INSANE show.
What I appreciate about them is that they are trying to make incredibly complex arrangements and always looking to make new sounds. Plus Danny Carey is prob the most ridiculous drummer ever. Up there with the greats IMO, just ridiculous on a massive kit and also throws in dif stuff (like Tabla music last two albums). I don't listen to it all that much anymore because I drive around with 1 1/2 yr old most of the time but there was a time where they were 70% of what I listened to and tried to learn as much of my favs on guitar as I could. I'll still be pumped for a new album haha
I would say get on Twitter and follow Lebrun, Mackenzie, and Friedman. They will link you to everything relevant - SmielmaN
They're also guys who make a lot of money (indirectly) from the NHL. They also have multiple inside sources within the NHL ranks. I doubt they'll give you the most unbiased information.
I never got into Tool. Aenema was good, but I'm not a big fan of trippy/experimental metal. They're not bad, in fact they're very good at what they do. Just not my cup of tea. - jmatchett383
No doubt. It can get kinda weird but that alludes to what I said in a previous post in that they seem to always chg it up a bit. Listen to Lateralus and try to focus on the drumming. It's insane.
They're also guys who make a lot of money (indirectly) from the NHL. They also have multiple inside sources within the NHL ranks. I doubt they'll give you the most unbiased information. - jmatchett383
Fair enough but they just throw out the good stuff. Rarely do they want to completely mess up their integrity for a few hits. IMO, those are the guys to follow if you want hockey info that's probably based in some facts. Again, IMO.
No doubt. It can get kinda weird but that alludes to what I said in a previous post in that they seem to always chg it up a bit. Listen to Lateralus and try to focus on the drumming. It's insane. - SmielmaN
You're talking to a guy who has listened to punk/hardcore for the better part of his life. I am basically tone deaf and can't find the appreciation of individual music players (save some guitar players). I'm sure their drummer is very good, though, as they seem to be a talented band.
For the record, a "talented" band does not always equate to a "good" band.
Fair enough but they just throw out the good stuff. Rarely do they want to completely mess up their integrity for a few hits. IMO, those are the guys to follow if you want hockey info that's probably based in some facts. Again, IMO. - SmielmaN
If I want hockey info (trades, lineups, the next lockout, etc.) I go to them. But for NHL-related legal matters, I'd rather not take their word as gospel.
You're talking to a guy who has listened to punk/hardcore for the better part of his life. I am basically tone deaf and can't find the appreciation of individual music players (save some guitar players). I'm sure their drummer is very good, though, as they seem to be a talented band.
For the record, a "talented" band does not always equate to a "good" band. - jmatchett383
Very true about talented bands. There's ppl with credits from major schools that play guitar for Arianna Grande and Pink
You need talent, creativity, and some luck to make it as a revenue generating band. Oh, and have no issue traveling everywhere to play every other night for a year or so to hope to catch on. I'm just going to keep trying to win the lotto and take 4 years to write some good stuff in my own studio then sell it to some hot 20 yr old who wants to be my puppet for a while, wash, rinse, repeat
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Jun 11 @ 1:38 PM ET
You know this lawsuit is the dumbest idea Arizona Ice, or whatever name of that group is, could have.
They sue Glendale and somehow get a 200m settlement (they wont win they broke Arizona Law, no matter how you look at it), now they are forcing Tax Payers to pick up that tab when its already a hot topic of Tax Payers not wanting to pay the 15m fees in that lease agreement. It will just further create a riff bw the City and the Team.
The writings on the walll, the Yotes are done in Glendale no matter what happens. They need to make the best of the situation, negotiate a short term lease with the city so they can find an alternative place to play or relocate out of Arizona.
Dragging this into court will damage the brand even fruther, and what Free Agent or prospect is going to want to go there now that its back to limbo land for the team. Figure it out, get a plan in motion. Their owners are not big time players, they barely have the means to fund the team, so trying to act like big swinging Richards is going to back fire on them - DDM-Coga
some of the best options for immediate relocation: Quebec, Phoenix, Las Veags
Oh you are one of the hardcores who like that one eh? While I admit it is not as terrible as it's well-known status of "worst SK book to date," I do find it quite hard to love.
There were some great sections; such as the rant he has at the cocktail party, the dark but honest representations of his drug abuse, and a pretty grotesque (Eraserhead-esque?) alien death scene.
But you have to admit, the book meanders A LOT to the point where it seems like he wrote half of one book, decided to go on a tangent about a pointless crop of far-less-interesting and frankly annoying side characters, and then brings it back to the main characters for a decent, but somewhat disappointing conclusion.
On a positive note, thank you for introducing me to Jason Isbell. His latest record is stellar, and I may check out past work.
Is it ok that I come here more for music recommendations than Coyotes news now?
David Cross is a comedy genius. He played Tobias Fumke for the love of Coconuts, never compare him to Rob Schnieder...........but out of curiosity, why did you bring up David Cross? - James_Tanner
Well, to be honest...
You mentioned Cross in a blog a while ago. When you did all I could think was the Fumke character writing these blogs.
Every since then Ive been reading these blogs as if Tobias were writing them.
The thing about Tool is that it's been over ten years since their last record and now they are approaching 50. I don't have high hopes for a metal band with 50 year olds in it, no matter how badass even the last (and lets face it, worst by far, but still good) Tool album was. - James_Tanner
When tool comes out with their next album it will be that much better because they will be that much older. Every album has gotten more complex, and more symbolic since they released undertow. They're a band that's music is built around the structure of the song. If you ever pick apart every single tool song from undertow up until 10,00 days, you find the most genius poop mostly in 10,000 days & lateralus. The time signatures they use, and the time signature changes put emphasis on certain parts of songs, the figurative "climax" of the song if you will, but you really have to search hard to find that "climax". What sounds like the climax, rarely is.
I met maynard one time through my cousin who has a lot of buddies in the music biz. He's the weirdest (frank) I've ever met in my life, cool dude nonetheless.
MJK also went on to tell us about certain tool songs, and mediating a certain way while tripping on 'cid, if you can get to this central state of awareness, your mind opens up new "portals", if you will. My cousin and I did it, i'l be the first to tell you that I haven't been the same person since then (in a good way). There's a lot more to tool than just being a weirdo, heavy metal band. There's a lot of science that goes into their songwriting. Sorry for the essay on tool, if you couldn't tell, im a huge fan lol
No doubt. It can get kinda weird but that alludes to what I said in a previous post in that they seem to always chg it up a bit. Listen to Lateralus and try to focus on the drumming. It's insane. - SmielmaN
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Aenima & 10,000 days I'd say are their craziest, coolest albums in my opinion. All I did my senior year of high school, was sit in class with my ipod, and literally dissect every single tool song I can. They're (frank)ing geniuses. Look at my other comment I just posted for some good tool talk.
I really enjoyed the last album but in terms of actual content (songs, not ambient fillers) yes it was the worst. Still, it was pretty awesome with tracks that were songs. Lateralus and Ænema were the best IMO. And that Lateralus tour was a INSANE show.
What I appreciate about them is that they are trying to make incredibly complex arrangements and always looking to make new sounds. Plus Danny Carey is prob the most ridiculous drummer ever. Up there with the greats IMO, just ridiculous on a massive kit and also throws in dif stuff (like Tabla music last two albums). I don't listen to it all that much anymore because I drive around with 1 1/2 yr old most of the time but there was a time where they were 70% of what I listened to and tried to learn as much of my favs on guitar as I could. I'll still be pumped for a new album haha - SmielmaN
I saw Tool twice after Lateralus came out, and they're probably the best band I've seen live in an arena. Most times you see a concert at the Air Canada Centre, it's crap, but Tool was crazy.
Depressing that I haven't been to a concert in a really long time, I don't even remember the band - Black Crowes at Casino Rama maybe, but it was so long ago I don't even remember. And a dry Black Crowes show? It was like, why bother?
