more yuppies than a starbucks

[peanut butter puddin surprise]

hey, welcome aboard.  didn't mean to go straight into critical mode, but i am passionate about that.  just as everyone else here is passionate about something.

sorry to get off on the wrong foot.

[TheLink]

john is the coolest. ;)
rockon yuppies, hippies, assholes and anyone else enjoying some rock.  i posted a bit back about arena shows, so i have my complaints too.  but, fuck it.  peace.

[waxy]

Welcome Waxy! Just thought I'd say it up front before Saint Patric calls us out on it  ;D

Thanks, man!  Question for you guys...I have "It Still Moves" and "At Dawn"...Should I get "Tennesse Fire" next, or delve into the various EPs the Jacket released?  Also, can someone point me in the direction of where I can read an extensive band history...that would be very cool.  Thanks in advance...Sorry I wasn't "in the know" about MMJ, so please don't hate on me just cause I just discovered them.  Be gentle.

-Waxy

[PatricSaint_III]

Welcome Waxy! Just thought I'd say it up front before Saint Patric calls us out on it  ;D

You got lucky my friend...I was just jonesin for an opportunity to rip someone  
And another thing,
I give mad props to all you oldtimers on this board and am glad to have an opportunity to piss you off (or amaze you) some more!
See ya round  :)

[aMillionDreams]

you should definately get TN Fire next, especially if you're interested in the history of the jacket.  But get the EPs, too, eventually.  Here is a link to a history of the band:
http://www.magnix.demon.nl/mmj/archive/history.htm

[kevinjanes]

I'd say get the LP's first, then tackle the EP's, anyone else?

As for a band history, the Bio on here is pretty decent, but also check out the fan site Nashville to Kentucky. Find it in the "links" from this site. It's a very comprehensive site about all things MMJ, especially all the hard to find releases and cover songs...

aMillionDreams just posted the link...thanks bro

[TheLink]

i agree, get the LPs.  you see an amazing difference in the sound.  not as hard rock then.  still really good and different in my opinion.  The Eps are ok, but if I had to choose one it would be Chocoloate and Ice.  Peace.

[Chills]

TN Fire is essential! buy it first.

[RGleason]

Yo, fellow fans

I was at the Philly Show last night. MMJ sounded great and played a great set. Was happy with the song selection, especially with getting some At Dawn. Off the Record is outstanding, and I assume will be a single off their new record. Don Dante is a mindblower. One Big Holiday rocked, with the highlight of the night being with Jim doing the crazed rock serial killer head turning. Plus, we got some I Will Sing you Songs, even though it was cut a bit short (no final yell).

The Bad- Why dont people rock out? Jesus. I got the feeling the vast majority of people were there for Wilco, and thats cool, but peole were just standing around like they were doing MMJ a favor, staning around and talking. So that was disappointing, even though it would take an A bomb to interrupt me not enjoying MMJ. BUt still . . . heres hoping they tour this fall for the new album and headline so all mmj fans can unite and rock out like it should be. Nothing to do with yuppies or anything like that, but just why do you come to a concert if you are going to just stand around?

[doEVILslittle]

got the wilco boot, i counted 36 nothings but i guess it all depends on where you start counting  :P

[EC]

The Bad- Why dont people rock out?

Some people are shy, too, don't forget.  And there's that weird "cool" thing that you don't want to get too excited in front of your friends.

If your friends SUCK.

I am a rock out freak at these shows, and I couldn't stop myself if I tried.  Everybody r.o.c.k.

:)

[aMillionDreams]

I don't think the only reason to not "rock out" during a mmj show is because you're shy ???
I love it when they do the low key thing (granted, they haven't done it in a while) but they used to be known for having a haunting, mellow sound.  I like to rock out as much as the next guy but I see nothing wrong with sitting down, chilling out, and soaking up all the music in.  Plus, it's nice to not have people walking around, spilling beer on you, trying their hardest to shout over the music.  Call me old fashion, or call me a hippie but I hope the Palace show is more low key.  I've been to shows there where they wouldn't let you in during a song, you had to wait until the song was over to take your seat.  I think that would be wonderful!

[EC]

I didn't say it was the only reason.

This is kind of a pointless argument.

My short sentences make this seem snippy.  It isn't meant to be.  Honestly.

I think the key thing is that everybody needs to "deal" with the music a best serves them, and whatever that may be, without puking on people, is great.

Unless you're ycartrob.  Who likes to be puked on because of the high rock and roll factor.  ;)

(please don't let's start a fight about that, I'm seriously being funny.)

[aMillionDreams]

I'm seriously being funny.)

That's a good one!  ;)
I wasn't trying to start an argument with you.  I was just stating my opinion about how mmj seems to only be talked about as "balls-to-the-wall" rock these days.  And I was trying to remind people that they have a softer side too.
Sorry if I made it sound like anything else.

[ycartrob]

EC, it really depends on what you look like; if I find you attractive, then it's OK for you to puke on me; if I find you unattractive, then it's not OK. It's a matter of taste and tolerance...

[EC]

HA!  That's hilarious.  :)

[kymoose]

Hey, I think aMillionDreams brings up a good point.  The thing that drew me to the Jacket was the haunting mellower sounds.  These days they are balls to the wall--not that there is anything wrong with that.

When describing them I used to say they sound "haunting" or "dream-like", or something to that extent.  I think rock n' roll may now suffice.  It would be cool if the new album pays tribute to some of those amazing chorus' and harmonies.    

[doEVILslittle]

listened to the boot....god damn am i pissed i got there late (late being on time actually :P) and missed "o is the one that is real" thank the lord that was the only thing i missed....showing up in the middle of "off the record" was prety incredible just running up to the front and starting to rock out immediately.

loved jim's banter. listen after he says "we're gonna get out the acoustic gitfiddle" you can hear me scream "YEAH JIM" what an amazing recording

[October]

hey doeslittle....i think i saw you, did you have a white t-shirt on and a drink in one hand, and you sorta just pushed through the crowd right to the front after O is the one and started rockin?  i remember like two people coming in and be really into it, seemed like they were def there to see mmj.  i was like three people away from the stage, red t shirt.

[thebigbang]

I can be judgemental
I can be a hypocrite
I can be an asshole
I love Wilco
I love MMJ
I love love
I spilled a bit of beer on someone once, sorry ma'am if you're reading

But do you love beer spilling, judgemental, hypocritical, asshole, Wilco fan, Starbucks drinking yuppies?