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 | Antony and the JohnsonsI Am a Bird Now2005 Secretly Canadian 
  Review by: BJR See others by this writer Antony and the Johnsons (link) Only registered users can post comments 
 Published on May 2nd 2006
I know that Pitchfork isn't too well-liked here at Punknews.org, because, well, they're elitist hipsters who are proud of it. We here at Punknews listen to fast, distortion-heavy music full of pounding drums and power chords. Many times I wonder what a huge punk rock fan can listen to when they aren’t feeling like being yelled at through a stereo. What if they don’t like mellow music (as some of my friends do)? Hopefully this review will broaden your horizons.
I was lying in my bed last night staringNo album is without flaws, however. When I Am a Bird Now is finished, the listener feels as if Antony could have lengthened the record maybe 10 to 15 more minutes. This would allow for more of a variety of songs and more opportunities for Antony to experiment with the unique sound he has going with the Johnsons. I can’t wait for what is in store next for Antony. The possibilities are endless. If you didn’t buy this record last year, redeem yourself and pick up last year's best indie CD, hands down. People who liked this also liked:           Please login or register to post comments. What are the benefits of having a Punknews.org account?
I think its ridiculous that many people here bitch and moan about 'hipsters' that listen to indie rock. THey should look at themselves. You are on a punk rock web zine in the commentary section of a review. You're just as closeminded as the stupid little hipster. Its really ironic. wow. this is some awful, awful shit. What is punknews gonna do for me to get the 5 minutes of my life back, based on that 4 1/2 star review? Antony is not homosexual, he is transgendered. There is a difference. Since Teen Idles are better than Fugazi. you're doing yourself a major disservice if you write this off as just anothetr pretentious indie record. No, my point was that you can't completely separate either. will boooooorrrring! Way too precious, there are far better bands out there, don't waste your time. I hate music more and more every day. "I was lying in my bed last night staring this is the most overrated shit "Antony's popularity has not skyrocketed" Is some moron honestly trying to separate indie rock from hipsters? i like this album alot..definitely not the album you'd expect to see reviewed on punknews.org though. Annoying vocals? first of all lets set this straight: pitchfork aren't really hipsters, theyr'e more like indie-rock snobs. in my opinion at least. hipsters tend to listen to dancier, hipper, disco/new-wave/glam/garage type stuff. pitchfork tends to favor more unique/avant-garde type artists. Many times I wonder what a huge punk rock fan can listen to when they aren’t feeling like being yelled at through a stereo we did a show with him a few months ago, i thought he seemed scary and then when i read that he was like 6'4" i decided he was really scary. amazing voice, though i can't really get into the music the mercury music prize is NOT the same as the grammys, no way I could never get into this. This is a great release, and like you said, it's a shame that Antony doesn't garner more attention. i think this shit sucks, is unlistenable, and is highly overrated |
