Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 3:17 PM (EDT)
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I miss you nikki!! See you guys at the black cat on 7/17!
love,
Capitol Jeff

Posted by Huey on 2004-05-22 23:28:45
My Score:

Whoever wrote this review has some issues. I saw this band last night, picked up their cd, and it completely shreds, as did their live performance. They do not sound anything like The Strokes or The Hives, or whomever they are being compared to. More like the love child of Jawbox, Sonic Youth, and The Pixies. In my eyes, that is wonderful, frantic, and fucking excellent.

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 1, 2003 at 2:45 PM (EST)
My Score:

Wow Megan,
That's exactly how I felt after Aaron came back to my place fucked me & left. that cocksucker. i do like the album though.

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 16, 2003 at 5:15 PM (EST)
My Score:

You sure nailed Aaron Carlson...I've been thinking the same thing for years.

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 31, 2003 at 12:26 PM (EST)
My Score:

"so I decided to take somebody's advice and sell the carlsonics' cd. I went down to my local record store... and they wouldn't take it."

Uh... No... CD stores only reject stuff if they already have too much of it or if it's damaged, and what the hell is your point. All this review says is "this sucks but I'm too stupid to write how or why". I haven't heard these guys at all, and I don't care to, but "Strokes rip off" is such a shitty description. I've heard every new band that doesn't play a straight forward punk subgenre called a "Strokes rip off". It means nothing.

-BSD

Posted by funkisdead on 2003-10-30 16:22:03
My Score:

this band would kill their parents to have one quarter of the success, fanbase, cash, or respect of jimmy eat world.
as a matter of fact, i heard their old drummer actually tried it out, and has since been institutionalized.

Posted by Jesse on 2003-10-30 01:07:37
My Score:

Just because Jimmy Eat World wrote one poppy song that got famous doesn't mean they're a bad band.

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at 4:57 PM (EST)
My Score:

Megan gave five stars to a Jimmy Eat World concert.
I rest my case.

Posted by megan on 2003-10-29 12:43:34
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so I decided to take somebody's advice and sell the carlsonics' cd. I went down to my local record store... and they wouldn't take it.

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at 12:16 AM (EST)
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i guess i couldnt write something so long and not come back to check on it. first off megan sorry people rail against you. its a tough job, job? second janelle said whats important :"Thus, here's the conclusion: the majority of people will hate you no matter what you write. So, in the end is it worth it?"
janelle- i dont know, but why not.
..to the fiery cat and dog guy eat a dick. come to an order show and im gonna break your fucking face with my floor tom. -parker ,o yeah aaron, we still got heavy fucking beef.

Posted by funkisdead on 2003-10-28 21:06:58
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agreed, flaccid would be a much more descriptive word.

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at 8:24 PM (EST)
My Score:

there is absolutely nothing "soft" about the carlsonics.

Posted by megan on 2003-10-28 16:59:00
My Score:

this score is for the carlsonics' sense of humor. They obviously didn't take me seriously, so why should you?

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at 12:27 PM (EST)
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So I came across this review the other day and thought it was funny... the discussion it tipped off was funner, although most people here lack the slightest bit of wit (the people who think that "oh yeah, well fuck you" is appropriate in a debate).
Anyway, the discussion led me to find the album and give it a spin. derivitive? yes, for sure. Punk? no, not really. But it does have some merit. It is GBV-esque indie rock with heavy influence from the Who... which is just fine in my book.
On top of that, the band seems to have a sense of humor... posting a link to this review on first page of their website.
Count me as a new fan.

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at 11:44 AM (EST)
My Score:

Well, yes it is.
Ok the dramatics have passed. Sorry about that episode...
-Janelle

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at 10:37 AM (EST)
My Score:

I don't know. The review is original, so that's good. Don't remember seeing anything like that.
But it's funny; she gets bashed cos she thinks the album sucks and writes her OPINION about it (in a creative fashion, I might add), and other reviewers get bashed because they really like an album and are moved by it (and are averse to the rating system, hint hint...) and want to sing its praises.
Thus, here's the conclusion: the majority of people will hate you no matter what you write. So, in the end is it worth it?

-A disheartened Janelle
(disillusion setting in...)

Posted by Jesse on 2003-10-28 04:53:01
My Score:

Holy crap I'm going to bash Megan's head in with a two-ton brick! Thug 4 Life! 2Pac! Biggie! SHOUT OUTS TO MAH GEEZ in HEAVEN! I know you'ze up there pimpin' it up with JC and the boys.

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at 3:52 AM (EST)
My Score:

a. you suck

b. this review sucks

c. you all suck.

Nice review megs. looks like you've heard one too many crap records and are fed up with it all. Welcome to the world of music journalism.... yes, you'll hate all music except for the Rolling Stones by the time you're through

--Cos

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 27, 2003 at 9:13 PM (EST)
My Score:

"I think the review is pretty damn funny. Thats the way shitty bands should be reviewed, so atleast we get the point not to listen to them."

have you heard this band? If not why are you writing them off as being shitty without looking into it yourself....do you hold this girls taste in music that highly, do you even know her? Just wondering...

Posted by 501 on 2003-10-27 20:57:52
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I think the review is pretty damn funny. Thats the way shitty bands should be reviewed, so atleast we get the point not to listen to them.

Posted by BSD on 2003-10-27 20:51:17
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I'm sorry, I have no opinion of this band, but Megan is without a doubt the worst reviewer on this site as of the day this was posted.

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 27, 2003 at 6:13 PM (EST)
My Score:

Oops, I let that score get too high...

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 27, 2003 at 6:10 PM (EST)
My Score:

Opinions are like assholes, etc.,etc.,etc......

sorry, I couldn't resist.

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 27, 2003 at 4:40 PM (EST)
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i'm not in the carlsonics, so don't bother accusing me of being the eigth band member or whatever, but i still think this review is annoying, pointless whining.

you can dish it out but you can't take it! if you don't appreciate your work being the target of unfounded assumptions and outrageous interpretations, then you should think twice about writing needlessly scathing reviews of bands you don't know anything about.

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 27, 2003 at 3:45 PM (EST)
My Score:

because someone likes the band they are the band members? or was there some proof of it being the band member that i missed?

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 27, 2003 at 1:34 PM (EST)
My Score:

the band members were the five people who, practically in a row, made positive comments about the band.
i want to bludgeon them.

Posted by megan on 2003-10-27 13:26:58
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this score is for all of you! I just think it's absolutely super that you're all so interested in my life that you would make assumptions about me. The problem is, you got some things wrong, and I'd hate for you to look ignorant, so here we go!
1. I'm not in a band. This is because I don't have musical talent. At least I realize this, unlike many other people out there.
2. My punk news gossip column starts as soon as scott gives me the space!
3. Parker, thanks for telling me I won't like your band, now I don't even have to waste my time.
4. Yes, mommy and daddy are paying my tuition, but not too much because most of it is covered by my scholarship. I'm also not going for a liberal arts degree, I'm an accounting major with possible minors in marketing and psychology and an intent to go to law school after graduation. I guess Pizza Hut will have to wait a few more years for me!
5. The lame one who still isn't doing anything original would be The Carlsonics.
6. It doesn't matter to me how "punk" the Carlsonics are. I'm not punk, so why should I care if they are?

And the last point isn't about me, but something that must be said anyway. It doesn't matter how much energy a band has when they play. If they suck, they'll suck just as much with energy as they would without it. Energetic live performances don't necessarily equal talent.

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 27, 2003 at 12:21 PM (EST)
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that makes 7 (seven) band members.

oh wait.. now it's 8!

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 27, 2003 at 12:18 PM (EST)
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that was the opposite of funny. whoever posted that should get cancer. this score is for the 6th guy.

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 27, 2003 at 12:07 PM (EST)
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and HERE's the SIXTH GUY!!

up next... the SEVENTH guy.

Posted by funkisdead on 2003-10-27 12:01:55
My Score:

OH SHIT! there's the fifth guy!!!

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 27, 2003 at 12:01 PM (EST)
My Score:

hmm - two things i've learned from this review:

1. the carlsonics aren't punk enough.
2. megan isn't buddyhead enough.
sorry kid.

before you write this band off, go see 'em live. they got more soul and energy than those 498,734 other bands combined.

Posted by funkisdead on 2003-10-27 12:01:19
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well, i guess those four comments account for four members of the band. i eagerly await the fifth with bated breath.

i suggest you guys just take a clue from what happened to anti-anti, and not make unprofessional asses of yourselves. i would have much more respect for the band if they didn't berate members of the punknews.org community. why don't you register, stick around a while, make decent music, and then we can criticize the review together?

i maintain that just because you have a band and are trying does NOT mean that you are accomplishing anything positive. at all. i agree, having a band is fun and a great experience all around, but if the music you make sucks, and everyone except for your close circle of friends and family agrees, than your music sucks. i'm not recommending suicide or anything, just a reevalutation of your priorities in life. maybe reconsider going to college and getting day jobs?

if you aren't in the band, and you are just dropping by to talk shit to the reviewer, than i suggest you just the fuck up before you cause more damage. you will not encourage ANYONE to check out this band's music... same goes for that other kid who posted on here. as a matter of fact, you will probably annoy people into hating you and the band.

keep in mind that every day, people click through the reviews to see what is being said, so now all of us are opinionated and prejudiced against you. i, for one, will forever remember "The Carlsonics" as that whiny band, or perhaps more appropriately, as the band with whiny fans. before you guys, i may not have remembered them at all. so maybe one day i could have been on the net surfing for mp3s or whatever, and downloaded one to check you out. thank you for saving me the trouble.

sincerely,
carlos juan luiz de la garza de los gatos y perros de infierno.

this score is for you.

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 27, 2003 at 11:13 AM (EST)
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i'm not going to say that this album is the greatest on any scale, but geez megan, it's just a cd. why are you so bitter? they're just some kids that played in basements for like 4 years and then got signed. they don't think they're anything special. you shouldn't either. please don't let this comment fuel your feelings of persecution.

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 27, 2003 at 10:56 AM (EST)
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megan's review is proof that most "music critics", or "writers" (or whatever self aggrandizing banner you parade under), are nothing more than parasites feeding off the artistic endeavours of others.

they made the album, all you did was fucking write about it.
now tell me megan, honestly...
who's the lame one that's not doing anything original?

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 27, 2003 at 10:45 AM (EST)
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hi, my name is megan. i have nothing intelligent to say about this album, so i am just going to whine and whine and whine. i am high and mighty, handing down my idiotic judgement from my throne, atop this stupid web site- which, by the way, is very very punk- punkier than the punkiest punks that every roamed in the comfortable suburban town where i grew up. never mind that i do not have any credibility whatsoever, that i do not write good music, tour, record, etc. mommy and daddy are paying my tuition to go to school to get my default liberal arts degree, so i can move back home and just work at pizza hut- but never fear i will continue to write these ingenious reviews, so that you don't have to think for yourself.

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 26, 2003 at 2:39 PM (EST)
My Score:

"that guy's band probably sucks fucking balls. but i'm not going to check, because he has poor grammar. don't write lyrics, kid."

Don't be a closedminded fuck! I have seen his band they are out of control, he doesnt write the lyrics.

So go forth listen to his band and talk shit on them, that will be awesome.

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 26, 2003 at 1:35 PM (EST)
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"our band may suck, but YOU should go out there and do it better. until then, you can't complain about our lack of talent."
gHey, with a capital H.

Posted by funkisdead on 2003-10-26 13:32:43
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that guy's band probably sucks fucking balls. but i'm not going to check, because he has poor grammar. don't write lyrics, kid.

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 26, 2003 at 9:35 AM (EST)
My Score:

The first good review ever written by Megan.

-Justin

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 26, 2003 at 3:00 AM (EST)
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man what a bum deal. hi megan my name is parker. i live in virginia and have played many shows with the c sonics. i do not object to you giving them a poor review. i do dissagree that mike plays nothing interesting, in my opinion he is one of the most exciting drummers ive seen in a long time. also aaron reminds me more of a stooges/midnight oil rip off than mick jagger but judging by your stonesstrokes references. well im off base, my point
Megan. please understand that it takes a lot of hard work for a band to a) play shows and b) record their songs. i dont know if you are in a band or not. if not you should try it. if so then you should know what im talking about. there are bands like the carlsonics who bust thier ass. there are also bands who just have shit handed to them, bands like lets say jimmy eat world and reel big fish. ive heard these bands and well lets say they are not my preference. ive never been to chicago. i would love to go. here in virginia it must be a little bit more laid back. the kids here are bored. basically they just wanna have a good time. a lot of my friends do like the sonics. they have fun watching them play. and the band has fun playing. and compared to being bored, which i would be at the jimmey eats world show, 9 out of ten kids are choosing fun. ok.
um what really makes me feel bad is that somehow someone gave you a job or a password or whatever so that you write these reviews. what they gave you is power. please be level headed in your reviews. if you dont like something fine. say so. but to rail so hard on someone else you dont even know. its bullshit. i mean look at TahoeJeff's post. fine maybe he wouldnt like the band anyway but now he wont ever have a fair chance to hear the music and decide for himself. megan you are fucking up a good thing such as the underground music scene,(yes i know they just signed to arrco) without any good reason. besides, if i were you i would be most pleased to recieve a free cd even if i didnt like it just because i could take to to the record store and thats like 5 free bucks in my pocket. whatever.

ps a few other things: its not them on the cover. my friend thomas made that cover art he said its from some old yearbook. oops your burst. thomasdean80@hotmail.com or check out www.sctas.com for access to his and my band's site as well as a review board that deals with music proactivly rather than well...shitily

pps your not going to like our band megan but at least were not garage rock. um cause we play in the basement

Posted by 8dollarclarinetsolo on 2003-10-26 01:17:14
My Score:

great review megan, when is your punk news gossip column starting up?

Posted by Lunk on 2003-10-26 00:38:01
My Score:

fucken a

Posted by FortyMinutesWest on 2003-10-25 22:37:16
My Score:

The "where's your band?" question has to be the most pathetic excuse for an argument I've ever seen.

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 25, 2003 at 4:50 PM (EDT)
My Score:

even though i dont really like the album either there is a difference between writing a review and talking shit and since you decided to do the shit talking i will too. Megan when is your rock band playing next?

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 25, 2003 at 8:17 AM (EDT)
My Score:

s to the a to the r to the c to the a...uh where was I?

Posted by Strewtho on 2003-10-25 00:52:05
My Score:

Quality review

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 25, 2003 at 12:25 AM (EDT)
My Score:

the 10 is for the band. they are good, they are funny, they are drunk. they have been around for a long-ass time. If you have a chance to see them please do, it will be worth it.
love
ben

Posted by funkisdead on 2003-10-24 22:11:46
My Score:

this band name/cover art combo makes me want to make fire.

Posted by Lunk on 2003-10-24 22:01:59
My Score:

Brilliant review! this score is for you, Megan. I have a sudden urge to write a first-person review for some reason...

This band looks shit. I hate exactly what you've described here: Generic 'rock'... as if attitude, a serious love of yourself and a desire to take your shirt off on stage means you deserve anything other than a beating.

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 24, 2003 at 8:44 PM (EDT)
My Score:

With a few more years of intense training, they may be able to emulate the original sound of Jimmy Eat World. If they only could come out with a live album to match the intensity of Jimmy Eat World they could get a better review.

Posted by Jesse on 2003-10-24 20:12:21
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This score is for the review....this is why I'm coming to visit you Megan!

Posted by FortyMinutesWest on 2003-10-24 18:16:22
My Score:

This review pretty much sums up how I feel about every band like this.

Posted by inagreendase on 2003-10-24 16:41:39
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One more note...

"We sound like 498,734 other bands. "

Now no one can ever say Megan doesn't do research for her reviews! I know I'm impressed.

Posted by TahoeJeff on 2003-10-24 16:37:12
My Score:

lol...this review is awesome...I will avoid this like the plague

Posted by CallingLondon on 2003-10-24 16:28:10
My Score:

i actually laughed outloud at this review. but i'm not sure of your overall opinion of the band. do you like them or not?

Posted by Katie4213 on 2003-10-24 15:33:34
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my score is for the review. this is the best review i have ever read. megan you are genius.

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 24, 2003 at 3:14 PM (EDT)
My Score:

It was good for a laugh.

inagreendase