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Old 08-26-2009, 04:32 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by sleepy jack View Post
It's probably because M. Ward is the most unoriginal musician ever, which wouldn't be a problem if it didn't sound like the most unoriginal music ever. I can't really listen to She & Him songs where he sings.
YouTube - This Little Light Of Mine (Live In Dublin)

YouTube - One Hundred Million Years, M. Ward

It's just ... cringe worthy. I don't mind plagiarism in music too much, you hear a good tune and you want to do something with it. But it's shamelessly twisting it and then trying to pass it off as vaguely original.


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Originally Posted by ProggyMan View Post
Is that 'You Really Got A Hold On Me' video awkward or what? Is she she cheating on Gibbard with Ward or something?
Yeah, her stage presence is definitely very lacking and somewhat uncomfortable to watch. On the plus side, nice legs.
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