I was doing some delivery work last month and sometimes I used vehicles that didn't have a CD or cassette player, forcing me to listen to the radio.
I had heard of Nickelback before, but honestly had no idea what kind of music they played or if I had heard any of their songs. Suddenly, confined to AM/FM radio for my entertainment, I was listening to the song "Photograph" eight times a day.
Normally, when I'm subjected to an annoying song over and over again, it will start to piss me off, but Barrett is right, this one is different. I just started laughing every time it came on. I even started singing along in a whiny voice, as loud as I could. I actually enjoyed hating that song.
Now that my life is back to normal, and I never hear "Photograph" anymore, I still burst out singing it around the house, just to re-live my fond memories of the sweet, sweet hatred of Nickelback that pulled me through my long work days.
I work with a dude (yes, D U D E) that listens to Crapleback all the time, as well as Linkin Park (did I mis-spell that right?) and Usher and lots of really tepid hip-hop gangsta stuff. It's total hell.
I get revenge with old TMBG, some Iron Maiden and lots of crazy Japanese stuff like Polyiscs and YMCK.
Last time the Nuckelnuts were in town (at the 'Shor), I got to watch the lead singer work over a 13 year-old girl waiting for her mom, trying to get her to take a tour of the 'bus. Free booze and fun times, I guess.
This would have, perhaps, been more harmless and comical if the other dudes in the band and security weren't trying to separate the two.
At least they seem to know their true audience.
I work at a store at the very beginning of Hermantown. I feel it my job--nay, my purpose and duty--to play the classic R&B, local hip-hop, alt.country, goof rock and anything else I can get my hands on that I know will make all the meth head nu metal heads twitch.
If you come in and I have to smell your meth, then you can smell some of this Ike and Tina, beotch!
Well, at least DaN the 17 year old "swinger" will always be able to find an ample amount of bland, safe, inoffensive, simple music to latch on to. There will always be a lowest common denominator. I'm all for kids who are passionate about music. While I think DaN is misguided, we can always hold out hope that he will grow into a more mature person with a wider view of the music world.
Once again, Sarah Henning is my hero. Keep fightin' the good fight! I'd love to see more opinion pieces about the local scene (not just local bands either). Since the death of the Ripsaw, there is no longer an outlet for well spoken music criticism. I know that people are always trying to start up new projects, but if a critical voice is able to infiltrate something more mainstream like the Trib, then we all win.
Hahaha, that Dan kid was a freshman when I graduated Highschool. He used to follow around my friend, and play shitty guitar followed by classic lines like "I can't help it if I got kickass Riffs." Hilarious!
OK. You guys are a bunch of stupid, unintelligent yahoos. You obviously listen to Ray Charles and think he's cool. WELL HE'S NOT. YOU'RE NOT COOL EITHER. If you can cut down Nickelback, then you sure as hell better be able to sing better, play better, and come up with better lyrics. THEN you can bitch about them. Bitches. peace out dorks
ZB on February 2, 2006 12:39 PM | Permalink
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Whenever I hear "Photograph" on the radio I burst into hysterical laughter -- the lyrics are that stupid.
Posted by: Barrett | February 2, 2006 12:44 PM
I was doing some delivery work last month and sometimes I used vehicles that didn't have a CD or cassette player, forcing me to listen to the radio.
I had heard of Nickelback before, but honestly had no idea what kind of music they played or if I had heard any of their songs. Suddenly, confined to AM/FM radio for my entertainment, I was listening to the song "Photograph" eight times a day.
Normally, when I'm subjected to an annoying song over and over again, it will start to piss me off, but Barrett is right, this one is different. I just started laughing every time it came on. I even started singing along in a whiny voice, as loud as I could. I actually enjoyed hating that song.
Now that my life is back to normal, and I never hear "Photograph" anymore, I still burst out singing it around the house, just to re-live my fond memories of the sweet, sweet hatred of Nickelback that pulled me through my long work days.
Posted by: Paul Lundgren | February 2, 2006 01:29 PM
I work with a dude (yes, D U D E) that listens to Crapleback all the time, as well as Linkin Park (did I mis-spell that right?) and Usher and lots of really tepid hip-hop gangsta stuff. It's total hell.
I get revenge with old TMBG, some Iron Maiden and lots of crazy Japanese stuff like Polyiscs and YMCK.
Good times. 8.5 hours a day.
Posted by: ZB | February 2, 2006 01:37 PM
Last time the Nuckelnuts were in town (at the 'Shor), I got to watch the lead singer work over a 13 year-old girl waiting for her mom, trying to get her to take a tour of the 'bus. Free booze and fun times, I guess.
This would have, perhaps, been more harmless and comical if the other dudes in the band and security weren't trying to separate the two.
At least they seem to know their true audience.
I work at a store at the very beginning of Hermantown. I feel it my job--nay, my purpose and duty--to play the classic R&B, local hip-hop, alt.country, goof rock and anything else I can get my hands on that I know will make all the meth head nu metal heads twitch.
If you come in and I have to smell your meth, then you can smell some of this Ike and Tina, beotch!
Posted by: A-bomb | February 2, 2006 04:14 PM
Nickelback...
as in:
"I want my nickel back. this band sucks."
Posted by: in.dog.neato | February 2, 2006 05:36 PM
Pay attention to the Letter of the Editor in the Duluth Tribune for my reaction to this article.
Posted by: Localm.com | February 2, 2006 07:11 PM
This ought to be good.
Posted by: (flat)eric | February 2, 2006 07:37 PM
post-mullet rock
Posted by: jonswan | February 3, 2006 08:23 AM
Here's what some kid thought of the review. I think Sarah handled herself pretty well in her response. I can't say as much for his reply though.
Posted by: neal | February 3, 2006 08:55 AM
Awesome.
Well, at least DaN the 17 year old "swinger" will always be able to find an ample amount of bland, safe, inoffensive, simple music to latch on to. There will always be a lowest common denominator. I'm all for kids who are passionate about music. While I think DaN is misguided, we can always hold out hope that he will grow into a more mature person with a wider view of the music world.
Once again, Sarah Henning is my hero. Keep fightin' the good fight! I'd love to see more opinion pieces about the local scene (not just local bands either). Since the death of the Ripsaw, there is no longer an outlet for well spoken music criticism. I know that people are always trying to start up new projects, but if a critical voice is able to infiltrate something more mainstream like the Trib, then we all win.
Posted by: ZB | February 3, 2006 09:18 AM
God damn Gartman.
Posted by: A-bomb | February 3, 2006 10:33 AM
Hahaha, that Dan kid was a freshman when I graduated Highschool. He used to follow around my friend, and play shitty guitar followed by classic lines like "I can't help it if I got kickass Riffs." Hilarious!
Posted by: shaun | February 3, 2006 10:55 AM
That DaN guy looks like the sherminator...
And from what I heard from friends that went to the show, Sarah was dead on. Awesome.
Posted by: tremolite | February 3, 2006 11:20 AM
"I'd like to see a brand new (UNBIASED) review on the
show in the paper."
How is that review unbiased? She is telling it like it is.
Posted by: (flat)eric | February 3, 2006 11:43 AM
that myspace article was like chewing on tin foil. (physcially hard to read the layout colors make it difficult)
Posted by: edgewood | February 3, 2006 11:47 AM
Tremolite that Dan guy IS the "shermanater" (I have no idea how he got that nickname if his name is Dan)
Posted by: Shaun | February 3, 2006 02:02 PM
Hmmm... was the some Letter to the Editor they were supposed to post regarding Ms Hennings article?
Posted by: (flat)eric | February 4, 2006 03:51 PM
OK. You guys are a bunch of stupid, unintelligent yahoos. You obviously listen to Ray Charles and think he's cool. WELL HE'S NOT. YOU'RE NOT COOL EITHER. If you can cut down Nickelback, then you sure as hell better be able to sing better, play better, and come up with better lyrics. THEN you can bitch about them. Bitches. peace out dorks
Posted by: Josie and Crystal | May 18, 2006 10:48 AM