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Re: No Wonder Christgau Was Fired

Sal C — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 11:08:00 -0000

I dunno, it says enough about their new album to convince me that I haven't made a mistake ignoring these guys. "barrow boy"? "Civil war romance"? "Inspired by the Japanese tale of the same name...".
Yup, just what I thought these guys were about. Thanks Bob!

Re: No Wonder Christgau Was Fired

Brad — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 19:39:00 -0000

Exactly. As Steve said, it's not that it's badly written or unfair, it just says exactly nothing about the music.

Re: No Wonder Christgau Was Fired

Steve — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 12:43:00 -0000

I hope that there's more of a review in the print version. Otherwise, the fact that there's noting "in that review that's unfair" is wholly beside the point. There is nothing in that review, period.

The only things this review says about this new album:

(1) It continues to have obscure lyrics.

(2) It has two long songs.

(3) It's on a major label.

Again, that ain't criticism. And, again, I hope there's more in the print edition.

Re: No Wonder Christgau Was Fired

Matt — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 12:28:00 -0000

Hey, I don't always agree with the guy, but I still find him interesting. I like the Decemberists and all, but I don't see anything in that review that's unfair. By the way, guarantee you that's only a snippet of it. The whole thing must be in the magazine itself. Besides, he clearly likes the record, but to me their "literary" qualities can be a tad much.

Re: No Wonder Christgau Was Fired

Brad — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 11:53:00 -0000

Wait, that's the entire review? Unbelievable.

Let's hope the blame lies with the RS editors. Yeesh.