really, though-what are they up to? do you see a new record, a new tour? do you see top ten greatness? continual touring into the next decade?
so many questions. what are your thoughts on this?
Real tough question to answer....I think much of it has to do with Jimmy and where he wants to go with the band. If I remember right, I think Jim wanted to take some time off form touring which from all they have done might not be a bad idea both physically and mentally. Certainly I hope that the continue as I am sure we all do. It was be tragic if the last show I saw would be it. No doubt they are one of the greatest bands to put on a show. I do think there is another record to come and do think there is at least one more tour to be had. I am counting on it....
D.
I'm still waiting for the "Oregon Trail" experience!
I think they'll pay another visit to Europe to make up for the summer's cancelled shows. Then back home for R&R (rest&relaxation, not rock&roll). That way they'll be ready when e'town:the movie comes out and they blow up
Quotereally, though-what are they up to? do you see a new record, a new tour? do you see top ten greatness? continual touring into the next decade?
so many questions. what are your thoughts on this?
all of the above :D ;) with the appropriate amount of recovery times built in of course...
I think a recovery period will do some good. In the meantime they will make a new fantastic record, which may contain some catchy hits.
Did you never ask yourself the question why the darkness gets airplay and the jacket doesn't?
Totally incomprehensible.
QuoteDid you never ask yourself the question why the darkness gets airplay and the jacket doesn't?
I ask myself that question everyday in the car, when really shitty bands pollute the airwaves and miracle cures like MMJ aren't healing the masses.
I agree...it really does not make any sense. That band has put out ONE below average album but it still somehow makes it on the radio. Once again, that is the reason I don't listen to the radio. DOn't need to waste my time on that lousy music when I can put on MMJ.
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wait, ONE MORE TOUR?!?! are you kidding?!
there's more than one coming, I'd bet money on it!
Well, I'd really like to get my hands on a professional live album (I still haven't bought the one from livebonnaroo 'cause I've been too broke). There's something about the way that those songs are played live...They put a little more rock into it. I need it.
But, I guess they'd have to do another tour or at least a few more shows soon for that to happen unless they recorded some shows already and we didn't know about it.
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I ask myself that question everyday in the car, when really shitty bands pollute the airwaves and miracle cures like MMJ aren't healing the masses.
great imagery there dude. this is probably why I seek out talk radio or head left of the dial for tunes ;)
A new album with just a little more spooky sad ballads that make you wanna break down and cry, next to the rockers... including, finally, a full version of 'Sunrides and the girls scream'. After that, a European tour that hits Utrecht and Amsterdam, where they play 'Cobra', 'If all else fails', 'Come closer', 'Chills', 'Steam engine'. Please. ;D
And Brussels, never forget Brussels, O!
How could I forget Brussesl? Shame on me... :-[
:)
hey o and lfish and dr and greggy all european fans...always remember that the guys are deeply appreciative of your fandom and they definitely feel the love. i don't have a crystal ball, but i think they'll be across the pond to see you in the future.
peace.
Indubitably!
QuoteI'm still waiting for the "Oregon Trail" experience!
have to agree with tundra,
I think it's time for 'the nuge' to come out.
maybe retrieve some hidden cover songs too.
Quotemaybe retrieve some hidden cover songs too
Oh, to hear "Hot Legs" or "Black Sabbath" or "Touch too Much"...mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
"I'm still waiting for the Oregon Trail experience"
Hm. Do you mean http://www.tomheinl.com/pages/mp3.html? (Click on the first song.)
couldn't agree more that they need some r&r. will they resurface....maybe by spring, summer or next fall. One has to wonder how much the departure of johnny quaid hurt the band in terms of creativity. how much imput did he have on the structure of the songs and how they evolved? jim has written everything, and as an artist, is developing and changing. frankly, I don't miss Dan Cash much. I think the replacement had better right hand and knew where to fill up the songs. I for one can't wait till they ride again, but I want it to be on their terms and in the zone that is going to create the amazing art that I listen to often. If that means longer time off then so be it. agree or disagree???
Whatever their future holds...I'll be here, knowing that they are one of my favorite bands. And I've known it since the very first live set I'd ever seen(never having heard them or even of them).
Music is a long road
If they need a hiatus...fine by me
If they want to record a new record..even better
If they do something more pop oriented..I doubt it
If they don't tour for three years..God forbid
Whatever it takes to keep them liking what they do for a living... as friends and as a band.
It seems to me that Jim really enjoys the recording process and I'm very greatful for this, seeing how the band has put out three beautifuly produced albums. I would think that recording the next album outside of the barn could lead to Jim getting really creative and experimental with some new recording techniques. I'm hoping for some more jammed out songs. I would like to hear a couple 12-15 min NOISE JAMS on this next record, lots of feedback and reverb. A duet with Cat Power would be cool to. How about Jim and Chan dueting on a cover of the Rupert Holmes classic "Escape" that's right bitches the all mighty Pina Colada Song. I'm super pshyched about picking up the two albums coming out next week (Sandworm and Learning) then my mouth will really be watering for the next studio release. I just pray Jim doesn't go all political on us after being a part of the Vote For Change tour. As some of you may know, my other favorite band is Pearl Jam and I'm just really burned out on politics I want an album that I can put on my headphones and just "Escape" With! :D
Only one option. They become Masters of the Universe through massive radio airplay and a sudden and mysterious increase of good taste. Too bad for The Rasmus, they are history!
since there aren't any indications that the Jacket's popularity has crested you'd have to count on a new album with at least one extensive world tour.but you have to wonder if quaid's departure kind of signifies the end of MMJ as a band with a stable lineup.maybe they go the way of a wilco or any number of other "bands"that exsist in name only and are really a vehicle for one guy,in this case Jim James.nothing wrong with that.no disrespect to Tommy,Patrick and the other guys past,present and future.on the contrary i can't imagine the Jacket being the Jacket without the current rythym section.and if you've gotten ahold of recordings from some of the shows last tour(toronto is my favie)you no doubt agree that Bo and Carl don't take a back seat to the guys they replaced by any means.that being said,this is a band where one guy does the overwhelming bulk of the songwriting if not all of it.for that reason alone i think the longterm future of this band is in doubt.but hey,the longterm future of EVERYTHING these days is in doubt.don't worry,be happy...on a final note,i must admit that i'm wishing they'd throw us all a bone info wise on the bands current and future activites.there's alot we don't really know when you think about it.hell,we don't really even know if Bo and Carl are actually in the band.maybe there's other new members.maybe there's guys who will be on the new album that aren't going to tour,etc...when and where will recording take place?will there be an outside producer this time?i personally really want to know when the next euro club/theatre tour will be.i'm hoping to plan a vacation to the netherlands based around the tour.i'll bet taking in the Jacket with the people who've been down from day one would be the shit.
Wow, that's some interesting stuff, what a first post. certainly more insightful than the stuff I've written down here ;)
There's just too much to react to.
Right now I just can't imagine the Jacket not being around, But with Danny and Johnny leaving it does create a sense of instability. I heard Bo and Carl did a great job on the live shows, but what about new material? What will be their input on the next album, I'm certainly curious.
About the outside producer: Why do that?
About that vacation in The Netherlands: An MMJ-themed vacation?- Rock 'n roll!
Rock n' Roll in Europe is kinda like valhalla ;) groups from the states seem to break their live cherries over there--Hendrix, Joplin, MMJ........ :D
If you need a place to stay in Holland, visit Utrecht! Anytime... :)
I hope these guys keep going. I got turned onto MMJ in Jan. or Feb. 2004 and missed a show at the Cotton Club in ATL. Sold-out and they would not let us in due to firecode regs. Trust me the place was on fire that night. I stood out on a barely covered stoop in the pooring rain listening until my light weight friends insisted on going back to the car.
Anyway, I'm pretty new to the band and I am so glad these guys came along. These guys care about their audience too. Two Tone Tommy answered an email I sent to the band praising them for what they have bestowed upon us. His words were real encourging and I hope he does not mind that I share them with you. But it may be helpful as I have seen a few mesage where people are worried about the future. I have cut and pasted the text ( email dated 12/05/04):
" ... we're currently gearing up for rehearsals and recording for the next album which should take us through the spring. hope to see you out at a show next year when the gears in the best start to grind once again."
We may have to wait but I think I'll get my chance to catch them live ... dont care how far I have to drive.
By the way, I can't stop listening to these guys, packing my CD everywhere I go and watching the videos over and over. I've also been spreading the word to other music junkies. I'm damn near obsessing, hell I may have to seek help if this keeps up!
Roots, you have definitely caught the fever buddy -- never fret, it only gets more intense from here. I think we are all ecstatic to hear Two Tone's encouraging words, so many thanks for sharing them!
As for waiting to see them live, man oh man, in some ways I wish I was still in your position. When I saw the guys at Mississippi Nights in St. Louis for the first time this past May, I experienced probably the purest musical experience of my life -- watching Jim's fingerwork as he rocked out literally a foot from my face, his hair lashing above my head -- sublime. Perhaps the only thing that topped that experience was watching a seemingly apocalyptic storm roll in during the afternoon show at Bonnaroo, just as the first notes of Steam Engine started up.
Hope your live experiences are as gratifying as mine have been. Welcome aboard!