Seen This Name Before

Started by DavidCrosby, Aug 19, 2008, 05:00 PM

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DavidCrosby

http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/144775-pitchforks-amanda-petrusich-publishes-new-book

....they better get a whole chapter in this book, that girl sucks at writing though so it will probably suck something fierce...
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YouAre_GivenToFly

How can she title her book that without breaking all sorts of copyright laws?
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evil horn

QuoteHow can she title her book that without breaking all sorts of copyright laws?

I don't think uncle tupelo saw a dime for getting a magazine and a whole sub-genre of music named after one of their songs.
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getinthevan

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QuoteHow can she title her book that without breaking all sorts of copyright laws?

I don't think uncle tupelo saw a dime for getting a magazine and a whole sub-genre of music named after one of their songs.

Which song?
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ycartrob

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QuoteHow can she title her book that without breaking all sorts of copyright laws?

I don't think uncle tupelo saw a dime for getting a magazine and a whole sub-genre of music named after one of their songs.

No Depression (In Heaven) is a Carter Family song from the 30's, although some credit it to James David Vaughan. Either or, it's not Uncle Tupelo's.

j_rud

Pitchfork can suck a dick
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DavidCrosby

QuotePitchfork can suck a dick

...very well said...
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YouAre_GivenToFly

The wind blew me back, via Chicago, in the middle of the night.

j_rud

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QuotePitchfork can suck a dick

...very well said...
Im normally not so crass, I just dont care for nearly anything they do. The worst thing that can happen to a trend setter, regardless of their medium, is to realize how cool they are. Pitchfork realized how cool they were quite some time ago.
Say friend, you got any more of that good sasparilla?

status_serigraph

pretty sure you cant copyright a name unless it goes along with some kind of likeness. could be wrong though. Also the fact that she is using it for a book title and not a record title is something that may be a factor...
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easy way

Regardless...this is a straight up rip off even if it's not a legal issue. We're all partial to the brilliance and creativity of MMJ, but come on. While she's at it, she should change her name to Amanda Mandy.  ;)
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DavidCrosby

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QuotePitchfork can suck a dick

...very well said...
Im normally not so crass, I just dont care for nearly anything they do. The worst thing that can happen to a trend setter, regardless of their medium, is to realize how cool they are. Pitchfork realized how cool they were quite some time ago.

...sometimes I wonder why I ever go and check that site, they are so pig-headed, know it and like it.....I'll never get it I guess... :o
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j_rud

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QuotePitchfork can suck a dick

...very well said...
Im normally not so crass, I just dont care for nearly anything they do. The worst thing that can happen to a trend setter, regardless of their medium, is to realize how cool they are. Pitchfork realized how cool they were quite some time ago.

...sometimes I wonder why I ever go and check that site, they are so pig-headed, know it and like it.....I'll never get it I guess... :o
Looking back that was a knee jerk reaction post and probably a little harsh lol. Compared to a lot of the other sites available it isnt horrible. So long as you can recognize the pretentiousness and bias its still a decent resource for reviews and such. I find myself picking up magazines I dont generally like all the time, it just depends on the subject. I'd read any magazine if it featured MMJ or something else I like.
Say friend, you got any more of that good sasparilla?

wakebord

Pitchfork introduced me to the Jacket back in 2003.  I randomly read the review of It Still Moves and have been obsessed ever since.  So in that regard, I can't hate the site.  It's also introduced me to Fleet Foxes, Band of Horses, The Moondoggies (just got the new album from iTunes and its awesome!) and other really good stuff.  That said, Pitchfork's writers, especially the dude who reviewed Evil Urges are haughty and elitist.  I emailed the guy (Eric Harvey maybe) after I read his Evil Urges review and said some pretty scathing things.  His "yacht pop" line really put me over the top, and I'm usually pretty easy going.  Sorry to hijack the thread with this ramble.  

j_rud

Quoteyacht pop.
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I went back and read the Pitchfork review of Evil Urges...anyone else find it incredibly hypocritical that they say the album is a departure from their previous work but also accuse them of "settling into a niche". So what are they doing, departing or settling? Maybe they're doing both simultaneously, which would make them the most innovative band ever.
Say friend, you got any more of that good sasparilla?

The Drake

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QuoteHow can she title her book that without breaking all sorts of copyright laws?

I don't think uncle tupelo saw a dime for getting a magazine and a whole sub-genre of music named after one of their songs.

No Depression (In Heaven) is a Carter Family song from the 30's, although some credit it to James David Vaughan. Either or, it's not Uncle Tupelo's.

Bingo. Everybody steals from everybody.  It's the name of the game.  However, when it's this blatant, I could see getting upset or suing over it.