http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005 by the authors Mon, 19 May 2003 14:43:23 EDT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/05/17/184533.php#comment-9673 Trent Reznor and Leonard Cohen in concert together--now that would be a fun filled yukfest! No sharp objects allowed in the arena, please. 9673@blogcritics.org Mon, 19 May 2003 14:43:23 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/05/17/184533.php#comment-9671 Criticize his angst-filled mood all you want--the man is clever. His rhythmic timing and sense of innovation weigh a heavier influence to the world of music than what you are offering. He also knows what is what. Have you heard the soundtrack to Lost Highway or Natural Born Killers? He produced those. Without Trent Reznor, I may never have been introduced to the Cowboy Junkies, to Leonard Cohen or David Bowie. Trent Reznor gave me them. For that alone, he has my respect. Say what you will, the man has a soul. 9671@blogcritics.org Mon, 19 May 2003 14:00:27 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/05/17/184533.php#comment-9651 I don't mind dark. The remix CDs are usually the better ones. His MO should be - get ready to release a CD and then stop, take it back and Remix it all. And then release that. Strangely enough - and can't explain it - I like Rob Zombie's stuff/music. Even though he's as ego-driven as they come, his music has always been humorous as well. Just the titles :) --> Hellbilly Deluxe Superbeast Demonoid Phenomenon Astro-Creep 2000 Spookshow Baby The Ballad Of Resurrection Joe And Rosa Whore 9651@blogcritics.org Sun, 18 May 2003 14:15:38 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/05/17/184533.php#comment-9640 I can understand a certain portion of what you are saying. Dark for the sake of dark seems silly, but there are a couple of things you can respect Trent Reznor for. Number one, he always puts on a great show. Number two, despite all his remix cd's he really doesn't pump out albums every 6 months which decreases his score on the pretention scale. He doesn't assume that people will just keep buying unless he takes his time in between releases. Number three, although he is dark, he seems to avoid the level of cheese (in my opinion) of Marylin Manson, and horror rockers like Rob Zombie. I agree with you on U2. Some of their music is ok, but I would prefer my rockstars not egomaniacally try to save the world. 9640@blogcritics.org Sat, 17 May 2003 20:40:37 EDT