when I'm drunk I dance to Tiffany's I Think We're Alone Now...with your mother.

i used to stumble around to "like a g6" during homecoming

I used to rock out to that one also. I'd venture to say shes at least as talented as Macklemore.

She might be, but I think you have to wait for AV Club or pitchfork to tell you that its socially acceptable to say that.

She could be Kesha's Mother, i'm sure shes far too played out to even grant a response from AV Club or Pitch. Shes still pretty big in the mall scene though, maybe I can ask her direct what she thinks of Macklemore if i run into her in front of Sears or JC Penny.

she doesn't shop at any thrift stores?

To get back to the subject of the thread for a moment, I'll say this: my brother is a fan of Mackelmore so I've heard a bunch of his stuff. It's definitely not anything I'd personally run out and buy but he's also not nearly as bad as some in this thread are making him out to be. The song in the OP is pretty catchy at least. I think the problem here is that his style is somewhat old-school and not in a retro hipster way (he even *gasp* sounds a little like Everlast) so he's saddled with being seen as uncool. Poor guy.

You know now that you mention it, he does sound like Everclear, but I never understood the hate there either. Not my favorite artist but not nearly the worst.

I understand the guy isn't Tupac, for godsakes but how some people don't enjoy the beats and the tongue-in-cheek humor - its beyond me.

Everlast, not Everclear. :)

Thats what I meant. I actually want to punch Art Alezachis or whatever the hell his name is right in his smug, whiny face.

He comes across really generic and Everlast is a good comparison. I can barely listen to Spearhead or Michael Franti when it comes to this overall sound. But I enjoyed Home by Spearhead it was a good album much in the same vein as this stuff. You don't need to understand the hate its a two way street.

he's ellen degeneres certified
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Perform 'Thrift Shop' | EllenTV.com

I haven't had any interest in Spearhead since the 21st century began but I will say I saw them in concert around 97 or so and they seriously put on one of the best live shows I've ever seen.

I certainly agree. Franti is a good frontman and they have a nice laid back vibe. The backup singer for the live shows on the Home tour was outstanding also. Franti was a really decent guy in person also, he played a little tiny indie type outdoor mall before their performance at Galaxy Theater called the Lab and he was a really cool dude. Even gave me a free ticket to see them so I only had to buy one for my date. And to top it off Digable Planets opened and they knock it outta the park also. Too bad you didn't live in the same city we could of carpooled to alot of shows in the 90's. :dj:

I like the beat on Thrift Shop though.

^ me too. About the only redeeming quality the song has going for it.

I like the horn and I like the way he says "this is fucking awesome."

the heist album is just incredible. really broke down many controversial topics in rap.

the fact they did it independently. its impressive.

Notice how the white 16 year old girl says this is the only rap song she likes.

This says more about you than it does the artist. What does it matter what other people think of the music?

You found someone you think is universally disliked and used them to prove your point. But your point sucks. You should know that you sound like every other affected hipster hanging out pretending to like "talented" music because you're "intelligent."

It says to me you use music poorly. You're one-dimensional. And specifically to hip-hop, you're just as bad as any 16 year old making that statment - you both think there is a "right way" to do hip hop and it gives away a gross and fundamentally misinformed position on music.

People who really love music find something worthwhile in every style out there unless it lacks effort. But when someone makes music they like and puts their heart into it, theres never a completely bad offering.

This thread has been great for me because it continues to show how Internet-Suburban the site is. Do yourself a favor PL and listen to things outside of your comfort zone. You'll appreciate it someday. And thats what this site is for anyway.

Edit: Holy Christ, that kid in the orange and black sweater IS Musicbanter. We finally have a ****ing mascot.

My comfort zone is music that doesn't suck :pimp:

Apparently you've made an exception for Animal Collective.

Edit: And have a violently homophobic, falsely created signature. Before I knew you were biggoted, I thought you might see the light. Now I understand you're a child.

I agree about the sig.

if your going to use it anyway tho you should edit macklemores name on to it lol

Don't go there.

Why wouldn't I?

:rofl:

No I just don't like Macklemore but thanks for the therapy session B. How much do I owe you? Maybe i'll listen to Kesha or Psy and cleanse the demons. :drummer:

Surell's prone to hissy fits when people present valid arguments and opinions and is likely to react with pointless questioning.

Self-irony is a tricky thing; I'm really starting to think you're some kind of Comedian-like social commentator, but honestly, I don't think you have the bravado or smarts to pull it off.

Also, until you can actually confront dissent without totally spacing on it, please just quit.

In an unfortunately self-unconscious turn of events, I am going to answer you with a question (though I wouldn't say it's pointless): Why would you? What is so wrong with AC? Most people I know either like or don't care about them so this is out of curiosity as much as antagonism.

Hahahaha my girlfriend put that on my sig as a prank :rofl:

Assumptions=Fail

Now we're not even talking about the topic. Stop digressing.

So he got you dead to rights and you're going to pretend it was a cosmic abnormality? You're playing in the Big Leagues now, Surell. Don't bring that nonsense in here because it insults us.

As for Fred - At least someone is trying to bring the boards to a higher level of discussion (thats me) rather than perpetuate a troll stereotype that only serves to further the "lawls that band sucks" mentality (that'd be you).

Ha! You guys are too much. Did you two grow up together or something? Ripped from the same womb?

Let's start with the fact that you're basing your little retort (which answers absolutely none of what I actually directed at you) on one statement which has context; do you have any clue what that context may be? I doubt it. Please, try to at least keep up with the history of debate around here before you spit them out in a haste to avoid a question.

Btw, Does this sound familiar to you?:

Couldn't have been more than a day ago you laid down this soon to be contradicted command. So, um, watch yourself?

And then actually answer my question. Don't puss out like some of the more unfortunate members around here seem to have made a habit of.

Also, I'm curious as to why you think liking to chug cock is "violently homophobic"? Seems like someone's making more assumptions :nono::nono:

Hey I'll be honest and non confrontational for a second (even though... never mind), Macklemore actually has pretty nice flow. And the beat is Pharell-ish (already said I liked it though).

oh sorry i trashed that post after i realized which one you were talking about.

heres the beat from pharrel i drew comparison to in my head



edit as well as clipse record

Ooo dat beat nastyyy. Definitely a much bigger budget type sound, that kinda grand shit you hear on post-00's Wu Tang, East Coast stuff (even though Pharell's more associated with more southern stuff). It's great stuff for boxers and boxing games.

Yeah I remember his Clipse ties, I haven't listened to them as much as I should or have wanted to. "Popeyes" had a murderous beat though, too swagged.

yeah the popeyes beat was sick

haven't gotten in the ring in quite some time but i see what your saying

sparky prolly dont even lif

nah but i did take in the impoverished youth and gave them structure, and a vessel for them to release their anger constructively, so they may become better leaders in their community.

You're a shining beacon for all humanity mang.