What a good blog…
The Barenaked Ladies, that wacky group of of Canadian musicans has their own blog, which I think is a splendid idea. As blogs increase in profile, popularity and (*gasp*) significance, more famous will feel the need to have their own. Many shouldn’t. I never felt the need to open the craniums of Will Weaton, Adam Curry, or RuPaul and splash around. I’m sure they’re all nice people, but life is short.
On the other hand, I’ve been keeping a flickering eye on “The Ladies” for about 7 years now, when my old college radio buddy Jeremy Hancock brought their first album “Gordon” to be played on our show. I’ve since seem them in concert several times and own most of their records. And while I think their albums are uneven and their sound plays better in clubs than stadiums, they were one of the few bands I listened to that I wanted to know more about as people instead of just rockstars. And when you’re over 15, that’s a rare thing. Put another way, I think the guys from Outkast are geniusness but I’m not all that interested in hanging out with them. They’re too freaky and mystical and well-dressed to seem approachable. “Approachable” is crucial to BNL’s appeal. The medium is perfect for who they are.
Blog away, gentlemen (via Kottke via Meg).
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I have a number of weird connections with the BNL. I also possess a very very early tape compilation recorded before the Ladies even had a record contract. See Jish or Kristin for a copy…
I have a number of weird connections with the BNL. I also possess a very very early tape compilation recorded before the Ladies even had a record contract. See Jish or Kristin for a copy…
I would kill to hang out with Outkast. I wouldn’t say a word — I’d just be the goofy white guy in the corner, taking it all in.
I would kill to hang out with Outkast. I wouldn’t say a word — I’d just be the goofy white guy in the corner, taking it all in.
Now why didn’t I think of that strategy. Okay, you hang out with Outkast, I’m gonna go chill with The Roots.
Now why didn’t I think of that strategy. Okay, you hang out with Outkast, I’m gonna go chill with The Roots.