Nine Inch Nails
So. Strange.
First and foremost, the morning of the title/artwork/tracklist reveal, I thought I was misreading things all over the place, but no, the new Nine Inch Nails LP* is called Bad Witch and the opening track is indeed called "Shit Mirror", which, as I've stated on various Social Media platforms, I am VERY curious about. I'm expecting an instrumental because I cannot fathom what the lyrical content of a song entitled "Shit Mirror'" might be.
But let's talk about something we've actually heard..."God Break Down The Door" the first single.
On Wednesday the 16th, the official NIN YouTube posted the audio for this and then, promptly removed it. But, as this is the internet, it was captured and circulated. A day later however, it was released officially. After extensive listens, I think I'm ready to call it a Bowie tribute, specifically in the vein of "Sue (Or In A Season Of Crime)" and "'Tis A Pity She's A Whore". It features saxophone and Reznor straight up crooning, but there's also some Prodigy programming as well... By far, the most unique Nine Inch Nails song I've ever heard. It has me excited, intrigued, and trepidatious for the album, which might be exactly what Reznor wants. Like it or not, GBDTD is something completely unexpected from Reznor and company.
Then there's "Play The Goddamned Part" and "Ahead of Ourselves" both of which were debuted at listening stations at the Physical World Pre-Sale event for NIN's upcoming *sigh* Cold And Black And Infinite tour. The former is an instrumental featuring some crazy aggressive bass and MORE SAXOPHONE!!!! At one point there's a solid wall of sax and it's just amazing, and the latter is fucking brutal, a relentless assault. A lot of the lyrics are distorted but clearly angry. The chorus is jagged and reminds me of "Break" in that it's loud AND THEN IT'S VERY FUCKING LOUD FOR A FEW BARS, then back to loud, THEN FUCKING BACK TO REALLY LOUD.
Bottom line, I loved everything I heard, more so than GBDTD.
Now, back to the *sigh* Cold And Black And Infinite tour. For something with a name like that, one might expect more than 20 plus dates. Also, NIN's two NYC dates are at Radio City Music Hall. Personally, I have been to Radio City maybe half a dozen times; when I was a child to see the Christmas Spectacular, then, much later in life, to see "An Evening With Harry, Carrie, and Garp", which featured J.K. Rowling, Stephen King, and John Irving reading some of their work and answering questions, and, most recently, to see "Weird Al" Yankovic. Oh. Also this. How could I possibly forget this...
All that to say I have no idea what to expect from these shows.** But I will thoroughly enjoy yelling "fist fuck" at the top of my voice at this world famous New York City institution, perhaps during the obligatory performance of "Wish" or perhaps into the face of a terrified concessions staff member.
On Saturday the 19th, I stood in line for five hours to get tickets to the two Radio City shows. Which sucked. But, Trent made it worth the wait with date specific posters and shirts, as well as those two new tracks. And! It appears I did NOT get a chest cold from standing in the cold wet for a quarter of a day! Double win!
A moment of reflection of the title of the new album...Bad Witch.
That title.
So, I've never liked "pretty hate machine" or "with teeth" as Nine Inch Nails album titles. People can say PHM because it's a staple in the industrial scene and that cancels out the weirdness, but I have never worn a piece of clothing with the words "pretty hate machine" on it. Why? Because, out of context, someone might think I am identifying myself as a hate machine who is pretty. And...I just don't need to have that conversation with my mother.
As far as "with teeth"? Well, it kind of sounds like someone announcing in broken English that they have teeth. Maybe in their pocket or something. Like "with child" means you're full of baby, "with teeth" means you're full of teeth. I feel like walking around with clothes that say "with teeth" might lead to being pursued by dentists...
I'm going to need some time to get used to...bad witch. Or maybe I never will.
They Might Be Giants
Since I abused my limitless power and massive, throbbing fanbase**** last month to introduce my first release, I missed out on telling you about what was on offer from DAS. Some good shit, that's what. "Tractor" and "I Haven't Been Right Yet" are towering examples of everything that continues to be right and good about They Might Be Giants.
Then there's the video for "By The Time You Get This" WHICH ACTUALLY HAS THE JOHNS IN IT!!!!
Regrettably, I do have to take points off for "Dee Dee & Dexter" getting hauled out of the vaults. This sub-par little ditty has been clanking around since the early 00's. On the up side, maybe we'll get a high quality version of "Courage, the Cowardly Dog". Love that goddamn song...
Finally...and I mean that...I've been a fan of TMBG for over twenty years. And the thing I wrote highlighting my time as a TMBG fan is here. For you to not read.
Also, hey, there's a fucking new Gorillaz album coming at the end of June. They've released two tracks thus far, and one is light and breezy and summer and hot people in bikinis eating Sno-Cones while the other is a little more nighttime roller disco. That one ("Lake Zurich") is an instrumental. Based on these tiny tastes and the fact that there are only THREE guest artists on offer, I think The Now Now will be the album I wanted Humanz to be.
Also, Murdoc has been replaced by Ace...from The Powerpuff Girls...which is absolutely fucking bizarre.
THIS IS MY SOAP OPERA.
Purple Rectangle
You guys, my EP hasn't gone triple anything yet. I need...*Googles requirements for "triple-platinum album status"*...three million units sold.
So, you know, tell a friend.
I've got more stuff coming soon.
For you to not listen to.
Next time I talk at you, there'll be new Nine Inch Nails, new Gorillaz, and a review of EELS at Brooklyn Steel. Poot!!!!
* Oh fuck me there was so much wasted...cloud space?...server space?...nanobytes?...on this subject, but it was finally settled when Reznor Himself visited the Echoing The Sound fan forums to shine some light on things...LINK!!!!
** Other than "The Hand That Feeds" into "Head Like A Hole" into "Hurt"...although...maybe this time they'll switch it up...***
*** Seriously though,,,I really think they will.
**** I believe I have less than 20 views per entry that are not from bots.
So. Strange.
First and foremost, the morning of the title/artwork/tracklist reveal, I thought I was misreading things all over the place, but no, the new Nine Inch Nails LP* is called Bad Witch and the opening track is indeed called "Shit Mirror", which, as I've stated on various Social Media platforms, I am VERY curious about. I'm expecting an instrumental because I cannot fathom what the lyrical content of a song entitled "Shit Mirror'" might be.
But let's talk about something we've actually heard..."God Break Down The Door" the first single.
On Wednesday the 16th, the official NIN YouTube posted the audio for this and then, promptly removed it. But, as this is the internet, it was captured and circulated. A day later however, it was released officially. After extensive listens, I think I'm ready to call it a Bowie tribute, specifically in the vein of "Sue (Or In A Season Of Crime)" and "'Tis A Pity She's A Whore". It features saxophone and Reznor straight up crooning, but there's also some Prodigy programming as well... By far, the most unique Nine Inch Nails song I've ever heard. It has me excited, intrigued, and trepidatious for the album, which might be exactly what Reznor wants. Like it or not, GBDTD is something completely unexpected from Reznor and company.
Then there's "Play The Goddamned Part" and "Ahead of Ourselves" both of which were debuted at listening stations at the Physical World Pre-Sale event for NIN's upcoming *sigh* Cold And Black And Infinite tour. The former is an instrumental featuring some crazy aggressive bass and MORE SAXOPHONE!!!! At one point there's a solid wall of sax and it's just amazing, and the latter is fucking brutal, a relentless assault. A lot of the lyrics are distorted but clearly angry. The chorus is jagged and reminds me of "Break" in that it's loud AND THEN IT'S VERY FUCKING LOUD FOR A FEW BARS, then back to loud, THEN FUCKING BACK TO REALLY LOUD.
Bottom line, I loved everything I heard, more so than GBDTD.
Now, back to the *sigh* Cold And Black And Infinite tour. For something with a name like that, one might expect more than 20 plus dates. Also, NIN's two NYC dates are at Radio City Music Hall. Personally, I have been to Radio City maybe half a dozen times; when I was a child to see the Christmas Spectacular, then, much later in life, to see "An Evening With Harry, Carrie, and Garp", which featured J.K. Rowling, Stephen King, and John Irving reading some of their work and answering questions, and, most recently, to see "Weird Al" Yankovic. Oh. Also this. How could I possibly forget this...
All that to say I have no idea what to expect from these shows.** But I will thoroughly enjoy yelling "fist fuck" at the top of my voice at this world famous New York City institution, perhaps during the obligatory performance of "Wish" or perhaps into the face of a terrified concessions staff member.
On Saturday the 19th, I stood in line for five hours to get tickets to the two Radio City shows. Which sucked. But, Trent made it worth the wait with date specific posters and shirts, as well as those two new tracks. And! It appears I did NOT get a chest cold from standing in the cold wet for a quarter of a day! Double win!
A moment of reflection of the title of the new album...Bad Witch.
That title.
So, I've never liked "pretty hate machine" or "with teeth" as Nine Inch Nails album titles. People can say PHM because it's a staple in the industrial scene and that cancels out the weirdness, but I have never worn a piece of clothing with the words "pretty hate machine" on it. Why? Because, out of context, someone might think I am identifying myself as a hate machine who is pretty. And...I just don't need to have that conversation with my mother.
As far as "with teeth"? Well, it kind of sounds like someone announcing in broken English that they have teeth. Maybe in their pocket or something. Like "with child" means you're full of baby, "with teeth" means you're full of teeth. I feel like walking around with clothes that say "with teeth" might lead to being pursued by dentists...
I'm going to need some time to get used to...bad witch. Or maybe I never will.
They Might Be Giants
Since I abused my limitless power and massive, throbbing fanbase**** last month to introduce my first release, I missed out on telling you about what was on offer from DAS. Some good shit, that's what. "Tractor" and "I Haven't Been Right Yet" are towering examples of everything that continues to be right and good about They Might Be Giants.
Then there's the video for "By The Time You Get This" WHICH ACTUALLY HAS THE JOHNS IN IT!!!!
Regrettably, I do have to take points off for "Dee Dee & Dexter" getting hauled out of the vaults. This sub-par little ditty has been clanking around since the early 00's. On the up side, maybe we'll get a high quality version of "Courage, the Cowardly Dog". Love that goddamn song...
Finally...and I mean that...I've been a fan of TMBG for over twenty years. And the thing I wrote highlighting my time as a TMBG fan is here. For you to not read.
Also, hey, there's a fucking new Gorillaz album coming at the end of June. They've released two tracks thus far, and one is light and breezy and summer and hot people in bikinis eating Sno-Cones while the other is a little more nighttime roller disco. That one ("Lake Zurich") is an instrumental. Based on these tiny tastes and the fact that there are only THREE guest artists on offer, I think The Now Now will be the album I wanted Humanz to be.
Also, Murdoc has been replaced by Ace...from The Powerpuff Girls...which is absolutely fucking bizarre.
THIS IS MY SOAP OPERA.
Purple Rectangle
You guys, my EP hasn't gone triple anything yet. I need...*Googles requirements for "triple-platinum album status"*...three million units sold.
So, you know, tell a friend.
I've got more stuff coming soon.
For you to not listen to.
Next time I talk at you, there'll be new Nine Inch Nails, new Gorillaz, and a review of EELS at Brooklyn Steel. Poot!!!!
* Oh fuck me there was so much wasted...cloud space?...server space?...nanobytes?...on this subject, but it was finally settled when Reznor Himself visited the Echoing The Sound fan forums to shine some light on things...LINK!!!!
** Other than "The Hand That Feeds" into "Head Like A Hole" into "Hurt"...although...maybe this time they'll switch it up...***
*** Seriously though,,,I really think they will.
**** I believe I have less than 20 views per entry that are not from bots.
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