If there be anything that they've done that you haven't liked what is it? Me personally I approve of everything that they've done thus far. I was at the show in Athens in 06 and I was talking to this guy in the merchandise line and I just thought I'd ask what his favorite album was and of course he said, "Houdini." He asked me what my favorite was and I said, "Lysol." The guy looked at me like what the fuck was I talking about. So I told him it was the album with the Native American on the horse. He then replied," What?! Why the fuck do you like that noise shit?" I was stunned, I had in my head why the fuck would you be hear if you didn't like at least THAT album. I tried to explain to him the build up that the first track Hung Bunny leads into Roman Dog Bird which to me is their heaviest song ever. The guy acted like he never even got past Hung Bunny. I was very saddened by this. Why even be here if you don't like all their stuff they've done? It seems the only thing he'd ever heard was Houdini. Don't know. Comments? Things the Melvins have done that you've liked least? Or whatever. Just a twist on things since the board is usually devoted to things that we love about the Melvins or are concerned with.
I still can't bring myself to listen to or buy either of the Jello Biafra albums.
least favorite thing the Melvins have done???? ....not printing more Trilogy copies Vinyl
I'd say it's the Fantomas/Melvins Big Band Recording simply because of the recording quality, but otherwise I've loved everything else The Melvins (and Fantomas) have done
Probably prick.
I don't know or care whether it is a serious album or a "joke" but it has to be the least fav for me. I think I only listened to it like 15-20 times.
I do like the Biafra stuff, was listening to it quite a bit lately. Don't know why people can't relate to it.
Asking my least favorite thing is an impossible question to answer. Let me make clear that I love the Melvins because it's one of the few bands that do whatever the fuck they want for over twenty years and they still don't suck. So even if they made a few 'mistakes' throughout the journey, it's really not that relevant because you have to understand the bigger picture. I can understand why people choose Prick or CoD as their least favorite thing musically, but it's albums like that that exemplifies exactly what the Melvins are about. It's the same with the Jello stuff. Buzz offered Jello to provide a perfect backup band and so it happened. I can only imagine how much fun this must have been for the Melvins, and that's why they should continue to do things like that. Comparing those albums to Melvins albums is like comparing Gluey to Bleach, two completely different things.
Conclusion: my least favorite thing the Melvins have done is their fucking website www.melvins.com. It sucks. I love everything about them, but that space doesn't make any sense. They could have made it a bit more user friendly, or make it accessible for their blind fans. Or even the deaf for that matter. They should keep a blog there, and make all their songs available.
Quote from: norecess on February 04, 2008, 04:52:57 AM
I love the Melvins because it's one of the few bands that do whatever the fuck they want for over twenty years and they still don't suck. So even if they made a few 'mistakes' throughout the journey, it's really not that relevant because you have to understand the bigger picture.
Goes without saying but still if I have to choose my least fav it's probably prick. I just don't like it as much as I like other melvins albums.
Quote from: norecess on February 04, 2008, 04:52:57 AM
Conclusion: my least favorite thing the Melvins have done is their fucking website www.melvins.com. It sucks. I love everything about them, but that space doesn't make any sense. They could have made it a bit more user friendly, or make it accessible for their blind fans. Or even the deaf for that matter. They should keep a blog there, and make all their songs available.
I've always thought of their website as a form of art. I kind of like the idea of people doing websites as just being these places where you can go and they are sort of like a miniature fun house. That's what I've always gotten from it.
The stuff they did with Jello. The music is great, but Jello's vocals suck arse. Without the vocals, they'd be great albums. So technically there isn't anything Melvins have done that I don't like.
My least favorite thing about the melvins is the lack of canadian tours/dates. That being said I understand the situation and what not but it still fucking sucks. I got to see them last year, so it's ok, I can die a happy man but goddamn once is not enough!
Quote from: stahlhelm on February 03, 2008, 10:20:00 PM
I still can't bring myself to listen to or buy either of the Jello Biafra albums.
Agreed... I have never listened to any track from those albums. Of course you can make an argument about how my least favorite thing could be something I have not heard, but I stand behind my decision.
ive listened to Prick maybe once. and that was in my prime of melvin fandom.
i havent listened to more thant 2 seconds of Jello.
melvins.com is dumb.
once i saw them i think it was the tour that Folk IMplosion opened on, they opened with kevin doing this monotonous 2 note bass thing forever dude, i was in a shitty mood, and i just left. im not saying this is normal behavior but someimtes im stubborn, i swear i waited all night to see them and when they came out with that i fucking said fuck you and left. all pissed at the melvins. so much so that i skipped the tour with tomahawk and later found out how great the set was.
oh well.
Quote from: Jaron on February 04, 2008, 07:31:43 AM
Quote from: norecess on February 04, 2008, 04:52:57 AM
Conclusion: my least favorite thing the Melvins have done is their fucking website www.melvins.com. It sucks. I love everything about them, but that space doesn't make any sense. They could have made it a bit more user friendly, or make it accessible for their blind fans. Or even the deaf for that matter. They should keep a blog there, and make all their songs available.
I've always thought of their website as a form of art. I kind of like the idea of people doing websites as just being these places where you can go and they are sort of like a miniature fun house. That's what I've always gotten from it.
It was a stupid conclusion I wrote. Their website makes total sense and is perfect for a band like the Melvins, exactly in the vein of everything they've ever done, using the same approach.
gonna have to go with Prick
of course someone will certainly post how much they like it, and how "original" it is
but we all know it pretty much sucks
everything else is gold or better!!!
Prick > A Senile Animal. Or is that snobbish?
Quote from: norecess on February 04, 2008, 11:49:20 AM
Prick > A Senile Animal. Or is that snobbish?
Come on, do you really think (A)SA is that bad? Or do you like Prick that much?
By the way I think Prick is a part of their discography and, that's fine with me. It's nice.
I have yet to listen to Sieg Howdy, but I really like Never Breathe What You Can't See.
I like Jellos voice. I know it's polarizing, but the songs are great. Give it a try.
People are gonna hate this, or say that I don't get it, but in all honesty I don't like:
Prick
most of Honky
The Crybaby
most of The Bootlicker
Melvins/Fantomas
Jello albums
Most of the later day ultra limited singles (most of them are throwaway tracks, not all of them however)
Quote from: Rev. Mike on February 04, 2008, 12:24:30 PM
People are gonna hate this, or say that I don't get it, but in all honesty I don't like:
Prick
most of Honky
The Crybaby
most of The Bootlicker
Melvins/Fantomas
Jello albums
Most of the later day ultra limited singles (most of them are throwaway tracks, not all of them however)
Do you like COD?
That's fine by me, I know more Melvins fans who don't like a lot of albums. There's a whole lot of people out there who LOVE Gluey, Eggnog, Lysol... that era, and lost track after that.
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Quote from: norecess on February 04, 2008, 11:49:20 AM
Prick > A Senile Animal. Or is that snobbish?
Come on, do you really think (A)SA is that bad? Or do you like Prick that much?
I think Prick fits more into how I see the Melvins. That, and I think a lot of people who think it's a bad album have never really listened to it, it's obvious it is NOT a joke. It also shows that in a way, the Melvins are a techno band. I should give that a bit more thinking, but especially after Wednesday, when they used several other riffs in one bigger jam, or mix, and the current rehash of other bits of riffs they've already written, and some reconsidering about what techno actually means, or how it was intended to be, lead me to that thought.
When I saw the Melvins in December 2007 in London that was the most beautiful thing I had ever witnessed, and the majority of the songs they played that night were from ASA, but to formulate it simple, (A)SA is by far my least played Melvins album.
Quote from: bathroom creep on February 04, 2008, 12:26:11 PM
Do you like COD?
Absolutely.
COD > The Crybaby :D
(Ok, that was an easy one ;) )
Quote from: bathroom creep on February 04, 2008, 12:21:54 PM
By the way I think Prick is a part of their discography and, well, that's fine with me.
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i absolutely like COD and Prick....especially Prick
i don't really like Millennium Monsterwork cuz the live recording is very bad and Patton's vocal on the melvins songs in my opinion doesn't work...
i totally love fantomas stuff and obviously the melvin's but together is not the same thing....
remember when i saw them live,the only moment i really enjoyed was when dale buzz and dss played let it all be without fantomas on stage.
norecess Ill check it out again just becuase you have good taste in general,
and because like you said truthfully Ive never heard the whole album, LOL
as far as the big band - yeah I don't want to hear Patton do his best to fuck up Night Goat
I do like COD.
Quote from: Rev. Mike on February 04, 2008, 12:24:30 PM
People are gonna hate this, or say that I don't get it, but in all honesty I don't like:
Prick
most of Honky
The Crybaby
most of The Bootlicker
You don't get it.
Some of the stuff on Singles 1-12 is completely half-assed.
Quote from: Rev. Mike on February 04, 2008, 12:24:30 PM
People are gonna hate this, or say that I don't get it, but in all honesty I don't like:
Prick
most of Honky
The Crybaby
most of The Bootlicker
Melvins/Fantomas
Jello albums
Most of the later day ultra limited singles (most of them are throwaway tracks, not all of them however)
Except for the jello album mention, and crybaby, and maybe some of prick..and maybe some of bootlicker..you're spot on. :love: I probably can see/hear what you don't care for on the crybaby and bootlicker.
There's nothing I don't like by the Melvins. It's all great. I will say I enjoy Prick and C.O.D. better than the "solo" albums. Buzz's and Joe's are probably my least faves. Dale's is the best. I freaking love Millenium Monsterworks and I can't wait for the DVD. I don't get the bitching about the sound quality. Sure it's not perfect, but from a 1 to 5 stars, 5 being best, I'd give it a 4 in sound quality. I love what Patton adds to the songs too.
Quote from: anaconda on February 04, 2008, 04:34:51 PM
I agree with Singles 1-12, there's ALOT of throw-aways on there.
But, I think Ggiibbyy is great no matter what they wrote in the booklet.
Really, the only thing that comes to mind for me is maybe the artwork for Electroretard was a little bit too much for me. I understand it was tounge in cheek and I know that Buzz is a top notch historian and can talk circles around most people in the world with everything that had to do with WW II but...I don't know. Maybe there was something there I just didn't get.
I guess if I had to choose something that would be it.
Keep in mind we're talking about the single greatest band in the history of music so if the only thing that comes to mind is one piece of artwork, whatever...
Don't get me wrong creep, I liked a few songs on it like Ggiibbyy, I even made mp3s of the
whole CD so I have a copy still. But I sold it for $80 so that was a good deal.
p.s. Electroretard is my favorite Melvins cover art ever!
It's hard to say cuz I like all their albums but.... Wretch would have to be swirling down there at the bottom.
They were alot younger and it was before they had Chris Goss 'find' their sound.
Get out of here you fuckin hippy!
Quote from: anaconda on February 04, 2008, 05:02:21 PM
Don't get me wrong creep, I liked a few songs on it like Ggiibbyy, I even made mp3s of the
whole CD so I have a copy still. But I sold it for $80 so that was a good deal.
p.s. Electroretard is my favorite Melvins cover art ever!
Yep, I think some of the songs on the singles 1-12 are real gems, for example Lexicon Devil and Way of the World.
Electroretard: Frank fucking Kozik, yeah! that's all I can say!
Quote from: change&suffocation on February 04, 2008, 01:21:28 PM
and because like you said truthfully Ive never heard the whole album, LOL
but have you hear the final 11 minutes? if not - !!!
Quote from: bathroom creep on February 04, 2008, 04:52:27 PM
Quote from: anaconda on February 04, 2008, 04:34:51 PM
I agree with Singles 1-12, there's ALOT of throw-aways on there.
But, I think Ggiibbyy is great no matter what they wrote in the booklet.
True that homie!
the jello crap, definitely. and the sometimes brutally short set lists they play. just another half hour please? that's the music at its best!
Hahaha things to hate ... I preface this w/ the Melvins have been my fave band since 1st hearin' 'em in '86 ... it's been a long ride ... a great ride ... but of course there is always bumps ...
1. I lean towards older & newer Melvins ... mid period (Atlantic) is a bit ... uggg
Hard to explain ... Those are great records ... just my least fave Melvins. They
have a quirky thing that rubs me wrong (Satan's Sideshow?). A friend who had
only heard those albums said some of it reminded him of Primus. I can hear what he
ment ... and man Primus are freakin' terrible!! That era had Mark my least fave
bassist ... hard to explain ... it was the times. I hated how the band I loved for yrs.
was co-opted by that whole grunge/alternative mess ... to me they came from the
punk/hardcore world ... grunge/alternative/Loolapalooza wasn't punk. Sure I loved
it at first, but by 1993 ... ewww ... totally checked out of that scene ... God! I once
paid to see White Zombie just so I could see the Melvins for $30mins. That was sad.
2. As someone else mentioned, the short live sets ... 1hr. ??? C'mon whats' 30mins. more?
Hell an' hour an' a half more. The 2x4 tour was awsome ... 2 sets!! Man, that was great!
They should revive that approach. The 'evening w/ Melvins' tour 3 sets! That was even
cooler! Since 2000 this has been a sore point 'cause as a Canadian I'm forced to drive
hundreds of miles every yr. to see 'em ... 8hr. (16round) drive vs 1hr. show?
3. That they don't play Canada. I live in Toronto and have been seeing quality gigs by
heaps of international bands for over 25yrs. Every other band seems to manage.
And I'm not talking rich rock stars ... indie bands ... I donno Wolf Eyes play here
pretty frequently and they bring tons of merch w/ 'em everytime. Isn't that Buzz's
beef ... taxes on merch?
4. The Bassist curse ... actually one of my favorite elements as well, huh weird. Sucks
how ya fall in w/ a certain line up or someones style ... then boom!! Adios douche bag!
Kev was freakin' awsome ... such a great fit ... I loved his playing ... like being seasick!
But on the other hand they always (well 'cept. w/ Mark) pull the rabbit outta the hat,
and then the new line up is just as massive ... I actually think it probably helps keep 'em
fresh and interesting yr. affter yr. ***I love in Brian's interview how Buzz says they
canned every bassist 'cause they just didn't like 'em personally anymore ... not like
every other bands amicable split/musical differences bullshit ... yeah, that was funny!
I love it all. I guess my biggest complaint would be the Big Band album. Only half the set is on the album and the bass is buried in the mix. I still really like that album though. I'm hoping this dvd will be what Millenium Monsterwork could have been.
Quote from: Mount Ambulance on February 05, 2008, 05:22:12 PM
Hahaha things to hate ... I preface this w/ the Melvins have been my fave band since 1st hearin' 'em in '86 ... it's been a long ride ... a great ride ... but of course there is always bumps ...
1. I lean towards older & newer Melvins ... mid period (Atlantic) is a bit ... uggg
Hard to explain ... Those are great records ... just my least fave Melvins. They
have a quirky thing that rubs me wrong (Satan's Sideshow?). A friend who had
only heard those albums said some of it reminded him of Primus. I can hear what he
ment ... and man Primus are freakin' terrible!! That era had Mark my least fave
bassist ... hard to explain ... it was the times. I hated how the band I loved for yrs.
was co-opted by that whole grunge/alternative mess ... to me they came from the
punk/hardcore world ... grunge/alternative/Loolapalooza wasn't punk. Sure I loved
it at first, but by 1993 ... ewww ... totally checked out of that scene ... God! I once
paid to see White Zombie just so I could see the Melvins for $30mins. That was sad.
2. As someone else mentioned, the short live sets ... 1hr. ??? C'mon whats' 30mins. more?
Hell an' hour an' a half more. The 2x4 tour was awsome ... 2 sets!! Man, that was great!
They should revive that approach. The 'evening w/ Melvins' tour 3 sets! That was even
cooler! Since 2000 this has been a sore point 'cause as a Canadian I'm forced to drive
hundreds of miles every yr. to see 'em ... 8hr. (16round) drive vs 1hr. show?
3. That they don't play Canada. I live in Toronto and have been seeing quality gigs by
heaps of international bands for over 25yrs. Every other band seems to manage.
And I'm not talking rich rock stars ... indie bands ... I donno Wolf Eyes play here
pretty frequently and they bring tons of merch w/ 'em everytime. Isn't that Buzz's
beef ... taxes on merch?
4. The Bassist curse ... actually one of my favorite elements as well, huh weird. Sucks
how ya fall in w/ a certain line up or someones style ... then boom!! Adios douche bag!
Kev was freakin' awsome ... such a great fit ... I loved his playing ... like being seasick!
But on the other hand they always (well 'cept. w/ Mark) pull the rabbit outta the hat,
and then the new line up is just as massive ... I actually think it probably helps keep 'em
fresh and interesting yr. affter yr. ***I love in Brian's interview how Buzz says they
canned every bassist 'cause they just didn't like 'em personally anymore ... not like
every other bands amicable split/musical differences bullshit ... yeah, that was funny!
I did the same thing......I didn't mind seeing Babes In Toyland either though. both much better than white zombie.
Quote from: Idlehanz on February 05, 2008, 05:55:14 PM
Quote from: Mount Ambulance on February 05, 2008, 05:22:12 PM
Hahaha things to hate ... I preface this w/ the Melvins have been my fave band since 1st hearin' 'em in '86 ... it's been a long ride ... a great ride ... but of course there is always bumps ...
1. I lean towards older & newer Melvins ... mid period (Atlantic) is a bit ... uggg
Hard to explain ... Those are great records ... just my least fave Melvins. They
have a quirky thing that rubs me wrong (Satan's Sideshow?). A friend who had
only heard those albums said some of it reminded him of Primus. I can hear what he
ment ... and man Primus are freakin' terrible!! That era had Mark my least fave
bassist ... hard to explain ... it was the times. I hated how the band I loved for yrs.
was co-opted by that whole grunge/alternative mess ... to me they came from the
punk/hardcore world ... grunge/alternative/Loolapalooza wasn't punk. Sure I loved
it at first, but by 1993 ... ewww ... totally checked out of that scene ... God! I once
paid to see White Zombie just so I could see the Melvins for $30mins. That was sad.
2. As someone else mentioned, the short live sets ... 1hr. ??? C'mon whats' 30mins. more?
Hell an' hour an' a half more. The 2x4 tour was awsome ... 2 sets!! Man, that was great!
They should revive that approach. The 'evening w/ Melvins' tour 3 sets! That was even
cooler! Since 2000 this has been a sore point 'cause as a Canadian I'm forced to drive
hundreds of miles every yr. to see 'em ... 8hr. (16round) drive vs 1hr. show?
3. That they don't play Canada. I live in Toronto and have been seeing quality gigs by
heaps of international bands for over 25yrs. Every other band seems to manage.
And I'm not talking rich rock stars ... indie bands ... I donno Wolf Eyes play here
pretty frequently and they bring tons of merch w/ 'em everytime. Isn't that Buzz's
beef ... taxes on merch?
4. The Bassist curse ... actually one of my favorite elements as well, huh weird. Sucks
how ya fall in w/ a certain line up or someones style ... then boom!! Adios douche bag!
Kev was freakin' awsome ... such a great fit ... I loved his playing ... like being seasick!
But on the other hand they always (well 'cept. w/ Mark) pull the rabbit outta the hat,
and then the new line up is just as massive ... I actually think it probably helps keep 'em
fresh and interesting yr. affter yr. ***I love in Brian's interview how Buzz says they
canned every bassist 'cause they just didn't like 'em personally anymore ... not like
every other bands amicable split/musical differences bullshit ... yeah, that was funny!
I did the same thing......I didn't mind seeing Babes In Toyland either though. both much better than white zombie.
hell, i payed and missed almost all of the set! fortunately we had the most awesome rev. horton heat to drown our sorrows in.
I love almost all of what I've heard, except...
Leech (I mostly don't care for the songs except a handful. Plus it's a shitty bootleg.)
Your Choice Live (Except for Eye Flys & Anaconda, I just don't care for it.)
Millenium Monsterwork (For Obvious reasons.)
About half of Stag... (I guess 16 tracks of Melvins is a bit much.)
The Joe Preston EP
I'm tempted to say the way they do their live sets, but one thing I love about their live shows is the live sets are always missing a couple songs. Like, if it had just that one or two more, it'd be THE live set to hear, maaaaaaan!
Your Choice Live had one of the best intros to a song ever though. "You guys like Hogan's Heros?"
Quote from: Jaron on February 03, 2008, 10:14:17 PM
If there be anything that they've done that you haven't liked what is it? Me personally I approve of everything that they've done thus far. I was at the show in Athens in 06 and I was talking to this guy in the merchandise line and I just thought I'd ask what his favorite album was and of course he said, "Houdini."
Whats wrong with Houdini???
I would have to say my least favortie melvins thing was them having leif garrett do a reneition of smells like teen spirit.. I saw him do it live in olympia on their 2x4 tour....it was ridiculous
I absolutely love every record/song they have produced ... which is why my 'least favourite thing that the Melvins do' is have too many support bands at their gigs - the Melv's always end up playing far too late - so I only get to see about twenty mins' of them playing before I have to run for the last train home and I spend the journey wondering which of my favourite tracks I've missed. The first time I saw hem play live - their support had pulled out - so they went on earlier and played a longer set (including all of LYSOL) which was by far the best gig I've ever been to of theirs.
Quote from: ManWithNoName on February 04, 2008, 05:30:41 PM
Get out of here you fuckin hippy!
YEAH WHAT HE SAID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LOL
Quote from: Captain CoryCory on February 06, 2008, 01:49:34 AM
The Joe Preston EP
man really, hands first flower is brilliant
but, i 've noticed that i seem to dig drone more than the average man
nothing short of beautiful
...
as i mentioned on the tool influence thread... the big melvins material
thats the only gripe i can think of at the moment,
it's a pity for me thats the phase their in at the moment
as you were
Dale's solo EP is the best, then Joe's, then Buzz's IMHO
At first I did not like the whole Nike thing but would now love a pair of the black ones in size 13.
Quote from: anaconda on February 09, 2008, 10:29:17 AM
Dale's solo EP is the best, then Joe's, then Buzz's IMHO
yeah i'm into dales ep, always seem to play it again at least once when it gets a chance
especially respite
it gives me tingles,
i love the way it grows from the original haunting chords,
....can't get enough of that tone on his guitar
and the lyrics are quite gripping
dyknow who or what there reffering to?
"you almost scared me today ..."
and so on
4 songs is not enough
I'd have to say Prick, just based on the fact that I hardly ever listen to it. I still enjoy it though. I am a fan of everything they've done really.
As far as I know. That Slims 8-track could be a real piece of shit!
Quote from: Andy on February 10, 2008, 03:17:29 PM
I'd have to say Prick, just based on the fact that I hardly ever listen to it. I still enjoy it though. I am a fan of everything they've done really.
As far as I know. That Slims 8-track could be a real piece of shit!
You might want to download it
I would have to say "Colossus of Destiny". I couldn't make it through the whole CD one time, and honestly I felt kind of ripped off afterwards. Maybe I should have given it more of a chance, I don't know.
QuoteI would have to say "Colossus of Destiny". I couldn't make it through the whole CD one time, and honestly I felt kind of ripped off afterwards. Maybe I should have given it more of a chance, I don't know.
Unfortunately you are going to take a lot of crap for saying that. It's probably the most controversial Melvins record in that some people really feel strongly about it and find it an amazing and inventive body or work. Personally, I could take it or leave it. It sits on the shelf and gathers dust alongside Prick, The Fantomas collaboration and the Mangled Demos - I'm just rarely in the mood for these ones.
prick = greatest jazz-art-noise-sludge-doom-math-prog album EVAAAR!
my least favorite thing the melvins have ever done is fire kevin rutmanis. but they quickly redeemed themselves by hiring jared and coady.
Quote from: dead mike on March 05, 2008, 07:07:32 PM
my least favorite thing the melvins have ever done is fire kevin rutmanis. but they quickly redeemed themselves by hiring jared and coady.
i'm with ya on that one.
A couple of months ago I would have said (A)SA and HAT were my least favourite, but I have slowly grown to love them.
I was a big Ozma fan, but ever since hearing the Making Love Demos, it just seems tamer and inferior in comparison.
My least favorite stuff the Melvins have done is the cd that came with the smash the state 7". I'm not saying it's terrible, though.
Real Fucking Nasty makes it so worth it. And some of the Halo Of Flies stuff is pretty decent IMO. In fact, I prefer that stuff over the Smash the State material in general.
i'm pretty fanboyish and have to say that they have an impressive body work and every "speed bump" is often for the greater good and part of the grand experiment that is the melvins. however, i'm really not that into the biafra stuff, mostly because it comes across as them aping the kennedy's as opposed to doing what they do best. that, and like i said before, i'm kind of tired of jello's whole schtick.
album by album adding more intelligible lyrics.
Quote from: dontyoutellme on March 06, 2008, 09:01:15 PM
album by album adding more intelligible lyrics.
I'm still trying to decipher the nazi connection. :P
fuck. I have to really think....
I never get a hankerin' to hear BIG BAND. Mike Patton yoddle MELVINS songs??
When I hear Pattons voice, I feel I need to shower.
The Jello stuff is pretty lame. Especially live =;
The cover of Mangled demos is waay gay. Why didn't they use the original???
Quote from: bUTTHOLEmAN on February 10, 2008, 05:30:32 PM
Quote from: Andy on February 10, 2008, 03:17:29 PM
I'd have to say Prick, just based on the fact that I hardly ever listen to it. I still enjoy it though. I am a fan of everything they've done really.
As far as I know. That Slims 8-track could be a real piece of shit!
You might want to download it
I did. I love the shit quality and sheer rabidness of the crowd. And Eye Flys.
Quote from: the bloat on March 06, 2008, 01:40:13 PM
Real Fucking Nasty makes it so worth it.
I managed to get a download of that and its sounds pretty terrible (quality wise), is it suppposed to be like that or did I get a bad leak?
Quote from: SpaceFarm on March 07, 2008, 03:13:12 AM
Quote from: the bloat on March 06, 2008, 01:40:13 PM
Real Fucking Nasty makes it so worth it.
I managed to get a download of that and its sounds pretty terrible (quality wise), is it suppposed to be like that or did I get a bad leak?
It's not their most hi-fidelity recording, but I wouldn't say it's terrible.
the least exciting album for me is Senile Animal
Don't say that out too loud.
Listening to those Lorax rehearsals right now and that 'intro' blows me away big time, goddamn! AARGH, so good.
Quote from: SpaceFarm on March 07, 2008, 03:13:12 AM
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Real Fucking Nasty makes it so worth it.
I managed to get a download of that and its sounds pretty terrible (quality wise), is it suppposed to be like that or did I get a bad leak?
It wasn't a bad leak. The recording and production were probably rushed, but the songs on that disc were probably meant to be a joke since it was only released on their tour anyways.
QuoteIt wasn't a bad leak. The recording and production were probably rushed, but the songs on that disc were probably meant to be a joke since it was only released on their tour anyways.
The quality is comparable to anything else that you find on their 7"s or b-sides. It's on par with Adolescent Wet Dream or Boss Hoss or Pigskin...
Quote from: SpaceFarm on March 07, 2008, 03:13:12 AM
I managed to get a download of that and its sounds pretty terrible (quality wise), is it suppposed to be like that or did I get a bad leak?
I like the way Real Fucking Nasty sounds. At one point the guitar sounds like a razor.
QuoteI like the way Real Fucking Nasty sounds. At one point the guitar sounds like a razor.
I agree, I love the raw riffage of that song. So simple, but the guitar tones are deadly.
i'm in the anti-Prick camp myself.
I don't like Buzz's hair. The guy should really clean himself up. He should change his band name too. I mean what kind of band name is Melvins?
I enjoy the quality of Smash the State. The whole thing is a chaotic mess!
Not playing enough shows in their home state....Im seriously thinkin about movin to california...I can't take it anymore!!!!I HAVE TO SEE THE MELVINS AT LEAST THREE TIMES A YEAR OR IM JUST PISSED OFF AT THE WORLD!!!!
i hate to be a bummer but i'm not a total lover of ASA
i liked it a lot when it came out, but i don't play it nearly as much as i play other melvins albums
i consider it a collaboration, not a whole melvins album
i really really really miss buzzo's vocals...
jared is good, but he's no buzz
and i miss buzzo's lyrics
ever since BB joined, they've taken over, and whatever buzz or dale don't want to do, it seems, BB will.
i also miss hearing their sludgyness that dale hammers down
with coady in the band their new stuff is faster, which isn't bad, but it just isn't my favorite melvins.
i like to know i'm hearing buzz on vocals and guitar, and know that dale is the one doing a certain beat.
i just want my old melvins back, they don't write the same (i'm not hating change, i just wish the change was in music and not players)
with all that said, i do like the album, but it's not my favorite.
i don't put the jello stuff in the list because it's jello and the melvins
if it were called melbigs, this would be different.
i'm going to have to go with the jello biafra collabs. separately they are awesome, but there is just something that doesn't sit well with me when you have the melvins combined with 80's political punk lyrics and song names like "islamic bomb". it just gives that feeling like something is wrong.
i hate the live album with fantomas,when Patton starts singing makes me want to throw the stereo out of my window
That FantomasMelvins one has terrible sound too. Wasn't it a board mix or something?
Although not absolutely terrible, for me its a toss up between Colossus or Prick.
Yeah Prick was entertaining, but COD was awful. I don't like harsh/random noise. Sorry.
having a few lame pc board moderators ... 8)
crybaby an sieg howdy.
I know I'm in the minority, but I love Millenium Monsterwork. The sound is not A++, but it's decent enough. Patton's tourette's-style screaming is great.
I can't think of anything that I dislike, but the last two studio albums should have been longer. That and the last few singles they released like the Isis split and that other 12" w/ NWB remixes have been unimportant and cash grabs at severe collector nerds.
Do you all that say the COD is your least favorite not take into consideration that COD contains one of the most crushing live versions of Eye Flys they have ever put to tape?
Prick is good too and has the track Larry on it. It's a great jam.
Anal Satan, Black Betty and most of the Crybaby album are my least favorite things they have done.
I've been waiting for someone to say Chicken Switch so I don't have to.
My ears think Colossus is one of the best things they've done.
Quote from: Jackie Treehorn on November 19, 2011, 12:15:03 PM
Do you all that say the COD is your least favorite not take into consideration that COD contains one of the most crushing live versions of Eye Flys they have ever put to tape?
Hell yes! I love COD.
My least favourite might be The Crybaby.
Jules, Erichka you pair are this close // <---(the distance between these two points) to getting kicked off here for good with opinions like that. Now apologise ASAP! :)
I can listen to Colossus at times but generally i find it far less favourable than anything else that says Melvins on the outer container.
Quote from: Jackie Treehorn on November 19, 2011, 12:15:03 PM
COD contains one of the most crushing live versions of Eye Flys they have ever put to tape?
Although its a fan favourite i've never really took to that song.
Quote from: Jackie Treehorn on November 19, 2011, 12:15:03 PM
Do you all that say the COD is your least favorite not take into consideration that COD contains one of the most crushing live versions of Eye Flys they have ever put to tape?
Prick is good too and has the track Larry on it. It's a great jam.
Anal Satan, Black Betty and most of the Crybaby album are my least favorite things they have done.
You don't like Anal Satan?? :(
Quote from: )))((( on November 19, 2011, 02:02:13 PM
Jules, Erichka you pair are this close // <---(the distance between these two points) to getting kicked off here for good with opinions like that. Now apologise ASAP! :)
I can listen to Colossus at times but generally i find it far less favourable than anything else that says Melvins on the outer container.
You're talking, but all I can hear is "wompwompwompwompwompwompwompwompwompwompwompwomp"
:lol:
i really like Chicken Switch :oops:
Quote from: landshark on November 19, 2011, 04:01:55 PM
i would like it better if they didn't charge $200+ dollars for their music.
you beat me to it. :x
it would be nice if Buzz was willing to give autographs before and after the show. Coady (and sometimes Dale) are the only ones willing to talk to the fans.
Quote from: swanky on November 19, 2011, 11:50:14 PM
Quote from: landshark on November 19, 2011, 04:01:55 PM
i would like it better if they didn't charge $200+ dollars for their music.
you beat me to it. :x
Are you kidding me? They've never charged over $200 for anything (exluding the recent amrep test presses).
Quote from: Leroy on November 19, 2011, 11:50:14 PM
it would be nice if Buzz was willing to give autographs before and after the show. Coady (and sometimes Dale) are the only ones willing to talk to the fans.
He does sign autographs, and will on just about anything you have. Love the passive agressive post, btw.
least favorite was the last show I attended, the balcony was closed off and I had to hang out on the floor with fat biker wanabees. (male and female) it was 95+degrees in the bar and they was all sweating motherfuckers, damn, felt like I needed to be sanded after too much touching by that crowd.....;(
Quote from: erichka on November 19, 2011, 04:18:07 PM
Quote from: )))((( on November 19, 2011, 02:02:13 PM
Jules, Erichka you pair are this close // <---(the distance between these two points) to getting kicked off here for good with opinions like that. Now apologise ASAP! :)
I can listen to Colossus at times but generally i find it far less favourable than anything else that says Melvins on the outer container.
You're talking, but all I can hear is "wompwompwompwompwompwompwompwompwompwompwompwomp"
:lol:
Yeah i have that affect on people. :|
Quote from: landshark on November 20, 2011, 05:24:18 PM
Quote from: bUTTHOLEmAN on November 20, 2011, 08:49:28 AM
Quote from: swanky on November 19, 2011, 11:50:14 PM
Quote from: landshark on November 19, 2011, 04:01:55 PM
i would like it better if they didn't charge $200+ dollars for their music.
you beat me to it. :x
Are you kidding me? They've never charged over $200 for anything (exluding the recent amrep test presses).
i would never kid you bHm.
from the Amrep site...
"These box sets are available for $180, plus $20 for domestic shipping."
that was for the black vinyl and not the cooler orange.
go ahead now and namedrop how you got yours for less.
as far as i'm concerned, $50 is too much for a record but those melvins, they have always been about doing everything "more" than anyone before.
The box sets (13 cd set) works out to about 16$ per cd. The crybaby record set was probably around 200 euros, but the music on it was available from the cd set for $50, which works out to 12.50 for each cd (there were 4 cds?). Which is reasonable, especially considering they could be flipped for at least double after buying them. The music itself, of course, can be downloaded from a few different places. I'm surprised it's not on itunes yet.
Quote from: )))((( on November 20, 2011, 05:26:48 PM
Quote from: erichka on November 19, 2011, 04:18:07 PM
Quote from: )))((( on November 19, 2011, 02:02:13 PM
Jules, Erichka you pair are this close // <---(the distance between these two points) to getting kicked off here for good with opinions like that. Now apologise ASAP! :)
I can listen to Colossus at times but generally i find it far less favourable than anything else that says Melvins on the outer container.
You're talking, but all I can hear is "wompwompwompwompwompwompwompwompwompwompwompwomp"
:lol:
Yeah i have that affect on people. :|
Dwahhhhhh, I was just kidding :D
Their firm decision of not crossing the Canadian border for many years, other than that nothing to complain about
Quote from: landshark on November 20, 2011, 06:55:01 PM
i've never purchased CDs unless there was no other option & i'm one of those responsible for keeping vinyl alive.
also - i'd like to applaud those responsible for trying to force me otherwise but i will not be downloading anything musicwise in this lifetime either, thanx.
I really don't like the itunes store much, but I only used it to buy some out-of-print stuff. There are a few Buckethead albums I bought on itunes that would have cost 3 times the amount for the cd's on ebay since they're in such limited pressings.