My opinion is obviously bias, because I'm a total Weezer fag. However, overall, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Kind of a shame that some of the best songs are sung by the other members of the band, but I still <3 Rivers. It isn't so much of a "dude, this rocks," kind of album, but more like an album the makes you tap your foot, and whatnot. Some catchy riffs throughout. A fair range of variety as well, imo.

If you're going to get it/download it/whatever, I'd suggest getting the deluxe version. Has a couple good bonuses.

Yeah, I know you love them, that's why I asked you. I figured you'd be someone who's very familiar with all their albums, and, although you'd be biased, you'd still have something helpful to say.

None of the tracks lived up to Pork and Beans to me. I'm not sure there's another good album in Weezer to be honest.

so im doing like a jazzy standard tune link me to some dark lounge-y tunes so i can mirror mix the lofi beat and see how they construct them

gogo

What standard are you doing?

[QUOTE=gaslight;17369668]What standard are you doing?[/QUOTE]

i have no idea link me some stuff that you think is groovy

Love to help you bro but I don't think I listen to anything dark and loungey :(.

i dont even know if anything like that exists which is why im asking lmao im trying to branch out and juxtapose my sort of crazed, belligerent, sex-obsessed musical persona with like a lofi jazzy vibe i think thats interesting

hence me asking if there is some artist somewhere that fits this so i dont have to go in so blindly

im working with a friend of mine on it hes doing most of the rhythm stuff and its pretty cool so far

[QUOTE=fatbandit;17369567]None of the tracks lived up to Pork and Beans to me. I'm not sure there's another good album in Weezer to be honest.[/QUOTE]

agreed. when i first heard pork and beans, i got excited for the album. when i bought it, i was disappointed.

[QUOTE=Raayl;17369682]i dont even know if anything like that exists which is why im asking lmao im trying to branch out and juxtapose my sort of crazed, belligerent, sex-obsessed musical persona with like a lofi jazzy vibe i think thats interesting

hence me asking if there is some artist somewhere that fits this so i dont have to go in so blindly

im working with a friend of mine on it hes doing most of the rhythm stuff and its pretty cool so far[/QUOTE]

Dark and loungy? How about the opening song in Pulp Fiction it's by Nancy Sinatra I don't remember the name (quick google search would fix that) but I think it'd make a cool sade cover*




[SIZE="1"]*nothing sade ever does is cool[/SIZE]

[QUOTE=honeydutchautopsy;17370110]Dark and loungy? How about the opening song in Pulp Fiction it's by Nancy Sinatra I don't remember the name (quick google search would fix that) but I think it'd make a cool sade cover*




[SIZE="1"]*nothing sade ever does is cool[/SIZE][/QUOTE]

lol i know you're not a fan of me but if you have any comments or critiques on why that is particularly i'd love to hear them production things you're not a fan of or do you just really really hate the music both are understandable to me and i do not hold it against you

:)

and thanks ill check that out. that was exactly the "style" i meant though. tarantino soundtrack stuff.

[quote=fatbandit;17369567]None of the tracks lived up to Pork and Beans to me. I'm not sure there's another good album in Weezer to be honest.[/quote]


A lot of people say that because that was the first single, and it was reminiscent of old Weezer. Everyone was thinking, "oh man, they're making music like the old stuff," but that just wasn't the case. I think there are WAY better, and much more catchy, songs on the album than Pork and Beans.


But that's just my opinion.

[quote=fatbandit;17369567]None of the tracks lived up to Pork and Beans to me. I'm not sure there's another good album in Weezer to be honest.[/quote]


A lot of people say that because that was the first single, and it was reminiscent of old Weezer. Everyone was thinking, "oh man, they're making music like the old stuff," but that just wasn't the case. I think there are WAY better, and much more catchy, songs on the album than Pork and Beans.


But that's just my opinion.

[quote=fatbandit;17369567]None of the tracks lived up to Pork and Beans to me. I'm not sure there's another good album in Weezer to be honest.[/quote]


A lot of people say that because that was the first single, and it was reminiscent of old Weezer. Everyone was thinking, "oh man, they're making music like the old stuff," but that just wasn't the case. I think there are WAY better, and much more catchy, songs on the album than Pork and Beans.


But that's just my opinion.

[quote=fatbandit;17369567]None of the tracks lived up to Pork and Beans to me. I'm not sure there's another good album in Weezer to be honest.[/quote]


A lot of people say that because that was the first single, and it was reminiscent of old Weezer. Everyone was thinking, "oh man, they're making music like the old stuff," but that just wasn't the case. I think there are WAY better, and much more catchy, songs on the album than Pork and Beans.


But that's just my opinion.

that's a lot of opinion, right there.

Opinion 4x.

Sup, Fatty?

Got some of those DR Hi-Beams strings the other day. Still not sure what I think of them, I'm definitely not 100% enamoured with them though. I wanted to try the Lo-Riders but they didn't have any.

Depends on the sound you're going for, I guess. I put some EB Hybrid Slinkies on my Music Man, and they were pretty good. I just got a set of the Hybrid Slinkies, but I got the stainless steels instead of the nickels. MAN they are bright and punchy and awesome!

I still have to try those Fodera strings on my Schecter.

I still have to get my Schecter working.

Gaslight, what sort of tone are you going for, and what bass are you playing?

I play an SR500, I prefer a mellow tone. Been an Elixir man for a long time but then money got too tight to replace them when one broke so I was using an assortment of pre-loved, non-matched D'Addario nickel wounds that one of my bass teachers donated to me.

I usually use quite worn in strings so I'm not surprised that I'm not digging these as much as I could be, worth a try though. If I wanted a stiff, bright, punchy string I'd be very happy. That said, these are pretty awesome for slap, though I don't slap very much. I might like these a bit more after a few weeks of breaking them in.

Finished up another track last night, instrumentally.

I'm thinking about trading my Ibanez Roadstar II guitar for an OLP MM1 guitar. Should I do it?

With Reason and a MIDI keyboard would you guys still buy a Kaossilator? Just for kicks, mostly.

I totally would. The more gear, the more potential.

Yeah. I just want a new toy to fiddle around with. Mostly I'd just be plugging up some headphones and entertaining myself. I think I'll get it next paycheck.

[quote=fatbandit;17370536]that's a lot of opinion, right there.[/quote]

Too much for you, fag.

low estimate of show turnout tomarrow: 100
high estimate : 800

[quote=Gattsu347;17371341]low estimate of show turnout tomarrow: 100
high estimate : 800[/quote]

That's impressive. I don't think we could pull more than 50 people at a time if we tried.

[QUOTE=Raayl;17370138]lol i know you're not a fan of me but if you have any comments or critiques on why that is particularly i'd love to hear them production things you're not a fan of or do you just really really hate the music both are understandable to me and i do not hold it against you

:)

and thanks ill check that out. that was exactly the "style" i meant though. tarantino soundtrack stuff.[/QUOTE]

I just really don't like pop-industrial music that's all.

It's always trying to convey anger but the anger is usually very lulzy. And otherwise I just don't like most synthy **** I prefer "real" instruments (in quotations because I can't think of a better word for it atm)

[QUOTE=FunkMetalBass;17371361]That's impressive. I don't think we could pull more than 50 people at a time if we tried.[/QUOTE]

thanks, it sucks being uncertain about the possiblity of a big crowd though, we did a ton of meat to meat talking to people about the bands, the show and the venue and people seem to be really into it, passed out 2,000 flyers in our town and the city 15 miles north of us.