In the latest issue of Rolling Stone, they have an article predicting who will win and saying who should. They say the Vegas odds are with Radiohead, but they think MMJ should take it:
"America's best live act made a killer studio CD that stretches its cosmic rock in new directions."
Short, but awesome. And very true. 8-)
EDIT: MMJ appears twice in the reader's poll: #9 on the best albums list and #3 on the best songs list for I'm Amazed.
EDIT 2: Jesus, Rolling Stone loves them. There's a whole write up about the bootleg of the MSG show:
One for the books: My Morning Jacket capped a breakthrough year with a four-hour set at Madison Square Garden, filling Phish's old New Years Eve venue with music as grandiose and epic as the moment demanded. Deploying a full horn section, the band kicked things off with Curtis Mayfield's "Move On Up", as Jim James - fully recovered from a nasty spill that killed MMJ's European tour - channeled Mayfield with falsetto perfection. MMJ rasied the funk factor later in the night with two consecutive Kool and the Gang covers ("Celebration" and "Get Down On It") and James Brown's "Cold Sweat". The covers mixed perfectly with material from the band's own catalog - check out the monstrous guitar breakdown on "Off the Record". Who cares if Jim nearly forgot every word of "Auld Lang Syne"? "I don't know the rest of these fucked up lyrics," he said. Dude, it's ok.
In all honesty, I think In Rainbows should take it. And I love Evil Urges.
QuoteIn all honesty, I think In Rainbows should take it. And I love Evil Urges.
In Rainbows was awesome. But I still think it's their second worst-album. If I had to rank them, I'd go Hail to the Thief, OK Computer, The Bends, Kid A, Amnesiac, In Rainbows, Pablo Honey. I think I like Amnesiac more than the majority of RH's fans. The ones I've heard from anyway.
QuoteQuoteIn all honesty, I think In Rainbows should take it. And I love Evil Urges.
In Rainbows was awesome. But I still think it's their second worst-album. If I had to rank them, I'd go Hail to the Thief, OK Computer, The Bends, Kid A, Amnesiac, In Rainbows, Pablo Honey. I think I like Amnesiac more than the majority of RH's fans. The ones I've heard from anyway.
Really? I can't believe Hail to the Thief is your favorite. Not knocking you, just saying. In Rainbows is my 2nd favorite, but Kid A is my absolute favorite album of all time. By anyone. Hail to the Thief to me, at least, is a decent amount of great songs that don't really make a cohesive album front to back. (Although my screen name comes from it's artwork). ;)
To tell you the truth, I used to not like that trillogy of albums at all. They just didn't pull me in like Ok Computer did at first. I think we can agree that Airbag is a better song for getting new fans than Everything in its Right Place, Packt Like Sardines in a Crushd Tin Box or 2+2=5. Hail to the Thief is probably my favorite because it was the first one I really sat down and focused on, and therefore was the beginning of my appreciation for post-Ok Computer RH. I ended up listening to There There over and over and over for a few weeks and I eventually learned to love more or less the entire album. Then Kid A, then Amnesiac. My problem with In Rainbows was that it didn't challenge me at all. It's even easier to listen to than The Bends. And it's great, but it's really not that interesting compared to HTTT.
I love Radiohead and In Rainbows, but hands down MMJ all the way!!
MMJ needs to get a Rolling Stone cover.
QuoteI love Radiohead and In Rainbows, but hands down MMJ all the way!!
MMJ needs to get a Rolling Stone cover.
It'll happen. Next album I think.
QuoteTo tell you the truth, I used to not like that trillogy of albums at all. They just didn't pull me in like Ok Computer did at first. I think we can agree that Airbag is a better song for getting new fans than Everything in its Right Place, Packt Like Sardines in a Crushd Tin Box or 2+2=5. Hail to the Thief is probably my favorite because it was the first one I really sat down and focused on, and therefore was the beginning of my appreciation for post-Ok Computer RH. I ended up listening to There There over and over and over for a few weeks and I eventually learned to love more or less the entire album. Then Kid A, then Amnesiac. My problem with In Rainbows was that it didn't challenge me at all. It's even easier to listen to than The Bends. And it's great, but it's really not that interesting compared to HTTT.
Actually, I don't agree with you at all, yet I don't think you are wrong, if that makes any sense. It depends on who's listening. I get where you are coming from about being challenged, but I don't think it has to be that way. I mean, how far left of center could they have gone post ok computer after Kid A and Amniesac? If they would have kept going their music would sound like total nonsense by now. The only thing to do is go back the other way, which is where I think HTTT went wrong and In Rainbows went right. HTTT pretty much rehashed everything they have done up to that point, and although it has some really, really great songs on it (There There, Sail to the Moon, A Punch up at a wedding...) it didn't really go anywhere. It's basic radiohead, up to that point. In Rainbows, however, makes you look at Radiohead, being everything that they are, from a different angle. It's the same band, but from a warmer, more soulful, point of view (Those basslines!) It's their soul album.
QuoteActually, I don't agree with you at all, yet I don't think you are wrong, if that makes any sense. It depends on who's listening. I get where you are coming from about being challenged, but I don't think it has to be that way. I mean, how far left of center could they have gone post ok computer after Kid A and Amniesac? If they would have kept going their music would sound like total nonsense by now. The only thing to do is go back the other way, which is where I think HTTT went wrong and In Rainbows went right. HTTT pretty much rehashed everything they have done up to that point, and although it has some really, really great songs on it (There There, Sail to the Moon, A Punch up at a wedding...) it didn't really go anywhere. It's basic radiohead, up to that point. In Rainbows, however, makes you look at Radiohead, being everything that they are, from a different angle. It's the same band, but from a warmer, more soulful, point of view (Those basslines!) It's their soul album.
It isn't that I necessarily want them to keep getting more artsy, I just don't want their albums to continue to become lighter. I miss the intensity. I think they need to find a balance, like MMJ did on Evil Urges, combining the really out there, divisive stuff like Highly Suspicious with easier to take stuff like Sec Walkin'.
Do you think they'll go to the Grammys?
QuoteDo you think they'll go to the Grammys?
It's possible. They play Osaka on the 6th and the Grammys are on the 8th. So, they could make it if they got on a plane after the show, right?
QuoteQuoteIn all honesty, I think In Rainbows should take it. And I love Evil Urges.
In Rainbows was awesome. But I still think it's their second worst-album. If I had to rank them, I'd go Hail to the Thief, OK Computer, The Bends, Kid A, Amnesiac, In Rainbows, Pablo Honey. I think I like Amnesiac more than the majority of RH's fans. The ones I've heard from anyway.
really... huge radiohead fan, but Hail and OKC? The Bends is probably right up there with Blind Melon's "Soup" and Jacket's ISM as far as favorite albums of all time... but, for what it matters, I thing Urges is a better album top to bottom than Rainbows...
To each his own! ;)
QuoteQuoteQuoteIn all honesty, I think In Rainbows should take it. And I love Evil Urges.
In Rainbows was awesome. But I still think it's their second worst-album. If I had to rank them, I'd go Hail to the Thief, OK Computer, The Bends, Kid A, Amnesiac, In Rainbows, Pablo Honey. I think I like Amnesiac more than the majority of RH's fans. The ones I've heard from anyway.
Really? I can't believe Hail to the Thief is your favorite. Not knocking you, just saying. In Rainbows is my 2nd favorite, but Kid A is my absolute favorite album of all time. By anyone. Hail to the Thief to me, at least, is a decent amount of great songs that don't really make a cohesive album front to back. (Although my screen name comes from it's artwork). ;)
i agree with ghosts. In Rainbows is such an awesome album...the best since Kid A. fingers crossed for MMJ but i know they wouldn't have radiohead PLAY the grammys and then not win it. (sigh) at least MMJ was nominated ;-)
MMJ. Don't really care of the others.
they should wear the white tuxedos from the nye show.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteIn all honesty, I think In Rainbows should take it. And I love Evil Urges.
In Rainbows was awesome. But I still think it's their second worst-album. If I had to rank them, I'd go Hail to the Thief, OK Computer, The Bends, Kid A, Amnesiac, In Rainbows, Pablo Honey. I think I like Amnesiac more than the majority of RH's fans. The ones I've heard from anyway.
Really? I can't believe Hail to the Thief is your favorite. Not knocking you, just saying. In Rainbows is my 2nd favorite, but Kid A is my absolute favorite album of all time. By anyone. Hail to the Thief to me, at least, is a decent amount of great songs that don't really make a cohesive album front to back. (Although my screen name comes from it's artwork). ;)
i agree with ghosts. In Rainbows is such an awesome album...the best since Kid A. fingers crossed for MMJ but i know they wouldn't have radiohead PLAY the grammys and then not win it. (sigh) at least MMJ was nominated ;-)
And I agree with both of you. I think Radiohead will and should win the Grammy.
In Rainbows deserves to win. MMJ should have been nominated and then won the Grammy for Z.
In Rainbows is a better album. Fuck the Grammys anyway 8-)
I guess we will find out tomorrow
the grammys are tomorrow??
I thought they were always a monday or wednesday..not a thursday
BOO RADIOHEAD BOO!!
sunday
or a sunday...but then i thought i was confusing them with the Oscars
Quotesunday
BH is probably right. I was reading Linda's article from Courier about going to Calli for the Grammy's. I just assumed that meant they were tonight. You know what they say about assuming? Makes you think your right alot! :D
Osaka & then the Grammys ;)
Here is a pretty cool article from Paste on every category, who they think will win, who they think should win, and who they think should win not restricted by those nominated. With audio clips.
Anybody gettting tired of me shoving paste articles down there throat yet? ;D
http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2009/02/2009-grammy-predictions-and-proclamations.html
Grammy's: Feb. 8, 2009 8:00, CBS
Well, it looks like I'm watching the Grammy's this year. The may be the first time I've watched it since Dylan's Time Out of Mind won everything (1997).
Linda's blog made it sound like they were going. I gotta watch to see the guys in tuxes!
QuoteHere is a pretty cool article from Paste on every category, who they think will win, who they think should win, and who they think should win not restricted by those nominated. With audio clips.
Anybody gettting tired of me shoving paste articles down there throat yet? ;D
http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2009/02/2009-grammy-predictions-and-proclamations.html
Nice to see them say MMJ
should win the Alternative album category.
Interesting they say Radiohead should win Album of the Year, but not Alternative album of the year, but I actually think that makes sense and would agree with it.
QuoteWell, it looks like I'm watching the Grammy's this year. The may be the first time I've watched it since Dylan's Time Out of Mind won everything (1997).
SOY BOMB !!!
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YKhNrvUXN4[/media]
There's gonna be a tribute to Bo Diddley by John MAyer, Keith Urban and BB King. That might be cool :-?
QuoteWell, it looks like I'm watching the Grammy's this year. The may be the first time I've watched it since Dylan's Time Out of Mind won everything (1997).
I'm definitely watching it
In Rainbows is soooooo much better than Evil Urges.
Sorry, had to get that off my chest.
anyone see Katie Couric's interview with Lil' Wayne last night? it was quite amusing.
I'm sure there's a Radiohead forum where fans can go and kiss their asses but it's about time to recognize the boys in a big way.Rolling Stone knows it and I know it.
QuoteLinda's blog made it sound like they were going. I gotta watch to see the guys in tuxes!
I think you'll see Jim in a cape.
QuoteQuoteLinda's blog made it sound like they were going. I gotta watch to see the guys in tuxes!
I think you'll see Jim in a cape.
Oh lord, I do hope so. That would be awwsome.
QuoteIn Rainbows is soooooo much better than Evil Urges.
Sorry, had to get that off my chest.
I like In Rainbows, but I'm going to have to disagree with you on that one K. I think people that are huge MMJ fans tend to compare Evil Urges to other MMJ albums instead of comparing it directly to other music. There is nothing like Evil Urges, not even other MMJ albums. And for that reason alone, I think it's the best of 2008.
QuoteQuoteLinda's blog made it sound like they were going. I gotta watch to see the guys in tuxes!
I think you'll see Jim in a cape.
And her newest entry pretty much confirms that they will be there. This should be fun playing "where's MMJ?" with my wife when they show the crowd shots during the show!
QuoteQuoteQuoteLinda's blog made it sound like they were going. I gotta watch to see the guys in tuxes!
I think you'll see Jim in a cape.
And her newest entry pretty much confirms that they will be there. This should be fun playing "where's MMJ?" with my wife when they show the crowd shots during the show!
oh wow! glad i read this! i'll have to DVR it now....that way i don't have to watch all the other crap.
QuoteQuoteIn Rainbows is soooooo much better than Evil Urges.
Sorry, had to get that off my chest.
I like In Rainbows, but I'm going to have to disagree with you on that one K. I think people that are huge MMJ fans tend to compare Evil Urges to other MMJ albums instead of comparing it directly to other music. There is nothing like Evil Urges, not even other MMJ albums. And for that reason alone, I think it's the best of 2008.
I like your style 8-)
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteLinda's blog made it sound like they were going. I gotta watch to see the guys in tuxes!
I think you'll see Jim in a cape.
And her newest entry pretty much confirms that they will be there. This should be fun playing "where's MMJ?" with my wife when they show the crowd shots during the show!
oh wow! glad i read this! i'll have to DVR it now....that way i don't have to watch all the other crap.
You best watch it not long after you start recording it so as not to have your surprise balloon burst..Ive learned from experience
They might just open the show with Highly Suspicious and freak everyone the fuck right out of the place.
QuoteThey might just open the show with Highly Suspicious and freak everyone the fuck right out of the place.
That would make my freakin' day!
There's no indication that they're actually going to play at the ceremony, is there? Be a lot cooler if they did...
QuoteThere's no indication that they're actually going to play at the ceremony, is there? Be a lot cooler if they did...
Dont think so...I think that reserved for shitty music or selling over 3 million albums, which usually arent mutually exclusive
Damn Grammys. >:(
It would be sublime to see MMJ melt the faces off unexpected viewers!
::) Word!
QuoteQuoteLinda's blog made it sound like they were going. I gotta watch to see the guys in tuxes!
I think you'll see Jim in a cape.
Well, I was half right. Jim was wearing a cape but we didn't see him.