Are Deerhunter the most mediocre, awful, worst band to ever be overhyped by pitchfork (lyric, soundtrack)

Rainard Jalen · 07-19-2008, 03:55 PM

POLL! 2 answers, yes or no. When the option comes up, I vote yes! There is absolutely no justification for the hyper-positive criticism directed towards either Deerhunter of Bradford Cox's other project, Atlas Sound (which is much much worse).

**Urban Hatemonger** · 07-19-2008, 04:05 PM

They're hyping Deerhunter now?

Thats a shame I quite liked them.

To answer the question i'd say no. I don't listen to a lot of the shit they hype but of what I have heard i'd say Sufjan Stevens is the biggest pile of shit that site is responsible for.

**jackhammer** · 07-19-2008, 05:24 PM

I don't go near Pitchfork so overhyping usually goes over my head.

dreadnaught · 07-19-2008, 08:19 PM

Spin did some over extensive article on them as well, it wasn't even focused on their music, it was mainly about how awkward Bradford is and how he wears dresses onstage.

Piss Me Off · 07-20-2008, 05:08 AM

I have Cryptograms, nice enough, nothing enormously special though. Yeah, pretty overhyped i'd say.
Are Okkervil River hyped by Pitchfork? I'd give the award to them.

Rainard Jalen · 07-20-2008, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Urban Hatemonger

They're hyping Deerhunter now?

DH are pretty much their pet band for the last 2 years. Anything related immediately gets a best new music nod. I'd say DH owe 90% of their recognition to Pitchfork. I actually don't hate them as much as I made out, but I don't think they're really good enough for the kind of widespread acclaim they've garnered.

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Originally Posted by Piss Me Off

Are Okkervil River hyped by Pitchfork? I'd give the award to them.

I never saw Okkervil as one of Pitchfork's pet bands and believe their recognition has been quite widespread. Also, they're a well good band! You disappoint me, Luke! Have you heard The Stage Names? The lyrical imagery is astounding

Piss Me Off · 07-20-2008, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Rainard Jalen

I never saw Okkervil as one of Pitchfork's pet bands and believe their recognition has been quite widespread. Also, they're a well good band! You disappoint me, Luke! Have you heard The Stage Names? The lyrical imagery is astounding

Heard a few tracks off of it, wasn't impressed. Just reminds me of the sort of bands you'd find on an OC soundtrack, it's not a good trend. Maybe i'll give them a bit more of a listen.... maybe...

Their new album leaked the other day though, you might be interested to hear.

Rainard Jalen · 07-20-2008, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Piss Me Off

Heard a few tracks off of it, wasn't impressed. Just reminds me of the sort of bands you'd find on an OC soundtrack, it's not a good trend. Maybe i'll give them a bit more of a listen.... maybe...

Their new album leaked the other day though, you might be interested to hear.

I'd certainly suggest giving Stage Names a proper go - it unravels its mysteries and deeper qualities slowly but surely. Certainly some of the most profound lyrical imagery I've heard captured in music.

JayJamJah · 07-20-2008, 09:15 AM

I agree with RJ, Okkervil is a pretty good band and stage names, while not my favorite has held up well for me. It took me awhile to get into the whole lot, but I have to admit I really appreciate their style. Don't put the on the OC PMO please...

Also I have no opinion on Deer Hunter (inside thread joke)

sleepy jack · 07-20-2008, 04:45 PM

How does Okkervil River sound like a band you'd hear on the OC? They're far too rootsy. Anyway I've never really had a problem with Deerhunter I just don't like them very much.

07-19-2008, 03:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rainard Jalen Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,127	Are Deerhunter the most mediocre, awful, worst band to ever be overhyped by pitchfork POLL! 2 answers, yes or no. When the option comes up, I vote yes! There is absolutely no justification for the hyper-positive criticism directed towards either Deerhunter of Bradford Cox's other project, Atlas Sound (which is much much worse).

07-19-2008, 04:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Urban Hatemonger 4th Best Guitarist Ever Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 13,677	They're hyping Deerhunter now? Thats a shame I quite liked them. To answer the question i'd say no. I don't listen to a lot of the shit they hype but of what I have heard i'd say Sufjan Stevens is the biggest pile of shit that site is responsible for. __________________ "In case you're wondering who this funny old bloke is, I'm the one who comes on Radio 1 late at night and plays records made by sulky Belgian art students in basements dying of TB." John Peel

07-19-2008, 05:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
jackhammer Growing wider not wiser Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 14,531	I don't go near Pitchfork so overhyping usually goes over my head. __________________ It be my music collection.

07-20-2008, 05:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
Piss Me Off Moodswings n' Roundabouts Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: At the corner of Dude and Catastrophe Posts: 4,507	I have Cryptograms, nice enough, nothing enormously special though. Yeah, pretty overhyped i'd say. Are Okkervil River hyped by Pitchfork? I'd give the award to them. __________________ Last FM Rate Yr Music Muxtape

07-20-2008, 09:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
JayJamJah Occams Razor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: End of the Earth Posts: 2,501	I agree with RJ, Okkervil is a pretty good band and stage names, while not my favorite has held up well for me. It took me awhile to get into the whole lot, but I have to admit I really appreciate their style. Don't put the on the OC PMO please... Also I have no opinion on Deer Hunter (inside thread joke) Last edited by JayJamJah; 07-20-2008 at 05:47 PM.

07-19-2008, 08:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
dreadnaught puck you Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: indiana Posts: 2,453	Spin did some over extensive article on them as well, it wasn't even focused on their music, it was mainly about how awkward Bradford is and how he wears dresses onstage.

07-20-2008, 04:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
sleepy jack em are i Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 18,761	How does Okkervil River sound like a band you'd hear on the OC? They're far too rootsy. Anyway I've never really had a problem with Deerhunter I just don't like them very much. __________________ Oh sleepy heart what do you say - Should we keep thumping?

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