Taverner
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Fri Aug-11-06 01:27 PM
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Poll question: Ben Folds: Pop Saboteur Genius or Annoying Chick-Rocker? |
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Fri Aug-11-06 01:37 PM
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1. Ben Folds can not rock |
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It is impossible to rock unless your band uses a guitar. Haven't you read Ronald Thomas Clontle's book?
I think he's a genius and have felt that way ever since seeing him live for the first time 22 years ago.
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Taverner
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Fri Aug-11-06 01:38 PM
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2. Ahhh but he can "Chick Rock" |
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Edited on Fri Aug-11-06 01:39 PM by Taverner
You know? Do the Dave Matthews/John Mayer thing?
But I forgive him for that, because he's so fucking good
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Fri Aug-11-06 01:41 PM
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3. Chick rockers rarely use the word b*tch |
Taverner
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Fri Aug-11-06 01:43 PM
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4. True, but Folds gets to break the rules |
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Rock isn't supposed to borrow from Burt Bacharach
Rock isn't supposed to use a single French Horn
On paper, I should hate Ben Folds
But it just....works
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Fri Aug-11-06 01:50 PM
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5. what the hell is "chick rock"? |
Taverner
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Fri Aug-11-06 01:59 PM
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7. Hmmmm "Chick Rock" can be the musical equivalent of "Chick Flicks" |
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Dave Matthews, John Mayer, David Gray etc....
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Fri Aug-11-06 03:23 PM
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15. When I think chick rock, I think real chick rock like Hole or L7 |
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there's nothing feminine about whiney men. That emo stuff is pretty malecentric. Especially considering how many of them like to objectify women. That being said, a lot of ben folds' earlier stuff really rocked. I haven't listened to much of the recent stuff.
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Fri Aug-11-06 01:52 PM
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6. Whatever you want to call it, he's a genius. |
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And I'm not just saying that because he's a local boy (NC). :D
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Fri Aug-11-06 02:05 PM
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We must stand up for our local talent. :D
Plus, I do not like what Taverner calls "chick rock," despite my being a "chick." I prefer new wave, goth, grunge and post grunge.
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Taverner
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Fri Aug-11-06 02:06 PM
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11. Not all chicks like chick rock |
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It's just a term - I guess the more aprapos term would be "AOR" Adult Oriented Rock
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Nicholas D Wolfwood
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Fri Aug-11-06 02:06 PM
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10. Amen from this non-local boy. |
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Fri Aug-11-06 03:27 PM
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16. My SO's cousin and her husband were his friends in college |
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I think it was Carolina. THey still keep in touch -0- they say he's a super nice guy.
I think he's very good, but I can only take him in small doses.
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Fri Aug-11-06 02:05 PM
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9. "Chick rocker"? Is this a joke? |
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Count this metalhead as a Ben Folds fan. The man puts out great music with witty and intelligent lyrics. If that's "chick rock", then I'm a chick.
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Fri Aug-11-06 02:19 PM
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12. Ben Folds has been known to woo me |
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Edited on Fri Aug-11-06 02:21 PM by Iniquitous Bunny
By my "chick-rock" lovin' man. I think it's better to have a heart and be in touch with how you feel, than have "rock cred'. Maybe that's just me though. :shrug:
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Fri Aug-11-06 02:26 PM
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13. i love me some Ben Folds.... |
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Fri Aug-11-06 03:16 PM
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14. His fans do seem a bit short |
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Which is great for me because it's easier to get a decent view at his shows
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Fri Aug-11-06 04:13 PM
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17. Comparing Ben Folds to Dave Matthews is an atrocity |
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Ben Folds makes some damn enjoyable music.
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