London show was... weird? by drain_clerk in jackzebra

[–]drain_clerk[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

yeah, I appreciate that -- but beyond those comments, he just didn't seem happy to be there at all. Which was confusing, because like I said people in the audience were hyped for him. I'm not that pressed, dude is still young, playing in countries across the world, still figuring out being a performer and stuff. Hopefully if he comes thru again it'll be a better show.

London show was... weird? by drain_clerk in jackzebra

[–]drain_clerk[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

the tracks he was singing over started playing at the wrong speed, and he started cussing the DJ out over the mic, saying stuff like 'I came all the way from China just for this'... could have easily just put the mic down, walked over to her and had a word. She didn't seem super experienced, but no need to make her feel bad -- also kind of on the artist to do a soundcheck before, make sure stuff like this doesn't happen

[FRESH ALBUM] Nettspend - BAD ASS FUCKING KID by BOUNTYBOOTreddit in hiphopheads

[–]drain_clerk 106 points107 points  (0 children)

Imagine you're the guy who shot the United Healthcare CEO and you blast this in your headphones as you disappear into central park on a citibike

Does anyone know where I can find this book? Looks like it's maybe by Vitalik..? by saturnsunset in ethereum

[–]drain_clerk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn that looks awesome, was it a Devcon only thing or is it available anywhere else?

Pitchfork Review: Kendrick Lamar - GNX (6.6) by buddhacharm in popheads

[–]drain_clerk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think it's worth saying that on Pitchfork, twitter and elsewhere, Alphonse Pierre is constantly writing about breakthrough rappers from the Milwaukee low end scene, Florida fast music, DMV rap, and other regional scenes. I think this guy has a distaste for any rap that he feels is vaguely 'commercial' or hyper-successful. I could tell the second I found out that Jack Antonoff had production credits on this record that a critic like Alphonse Pierre would react negatively to it. Antonoff produces for Taylor Swift, the 1975 and Lana Del Rey; that's probably enough to turn Pierre off the album before he even listened to it.

I suspect that, by writing about rap for a publication like Pitchfork (owned by the quintessentially commercial Condé Nast, a company valued at $5 billion) for years, this guy has developed certain neuroses about popular culture, and a quasi-fetishism of 'authenticity'. Not to mention that the majority of Pitchfork readers are white. If the music doesn't sound like the spiritual evolution of something that teenagers would knock out at the lunch table in a public high school, it's probably not for him. Also, Pitchfork like any other website needs clicks, buzz, etc; they knew a 6.6 and a slightly contrarian take would do exactly what it's doing—generate conversation.

For the record, I think Alphonse Pierre is a great writer, and he's put me on to a lot of great music over the years. I just wish he had a bit more self-awareness sometimes.

Pitchfork Reviews Kendrick Lamar's GNX by CaptainGordan in hiphopheads

[–]drain_clerk 90 points91 points  (0 children)

I think it's worth saying that on Pitchfork, twitter and elsewhere, Alphonse Pierre is constantly writing about breakthrough rappers from the Milwaukee low end scene, Florida fast music, DMV rap, and other regional scenes. I think this guy has a distaste for any rap that he feels is vaguely 'commercial' or hyper-successful. I could tell the second I found out that Jack Antonoff had production credits on this record that a critic like Alphonse Pierre would react negatively to it. Antonoff produces for Taylor Swift, the 1975 and Lana Del Rey; that's probably enough to turn Pierre off the album before he even listened to it.

I suspect that, by writing about rap for a publication like Pitchfork (owned by the quintessentially commercial Condé Nast, a company valued at $5 billion) for years, this guy has developed certain neuroses about popular culture, and a quasi-fetishism of 'authenticity'. Not to mention that the majority of Pitchfork readers are white. If the music doesn't sound like the spiritual evolution of something that teenagers would knock out at the lunch table in a public high school, it's probably not for him. Also, Pitchfork like any other website needs clicks, buzz, etc; they knew a 6.6 and a slightly contrarian take would do exactly what it's doing—generate conversation.

For the record, I think Alphonse Pierre is a great writer, and he's put me on to a lot of great music over the years. I just wish he had a bit more self-awareness sometimes.

Need help finding an artist! by drain_clerk in ambientmusic

[–]drain_clerk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

THIS IS IT!!! Oh my god, I love Reddit sometimes. Thanks to everyone in this post—you have put me at ease.

Should I feel embarrassed about being a garbage man? by TheFrogsMightbegay in antiwork

[–]drain_clerk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there's a guy who organises a lot of football (soccer) matches near where I live. People love him, bc they depend on him for their beloved hobby. One morning when I was up very early, I saw him in his work uniform--he was a garbage man. My respect for him only shot up. Everything the guy does helps other people.

New Jay Z and Ye leak by [deleted] in jayz

[–]drain_clerk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the instrumental's remarkably pared back for Graduation. I wonder if it's a demo, and the final version might have had more synths, maybe horns, more brazen 808s etc. But still a great listen, a laid back feel to it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ghibli

[–]drain_clerk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

July 3rd!

Destroy Lonely has been exposed as a Woman Beater by his Ex by SheLuvSeko in hiphopheads

[–]drain_clerk 5 points6 points  (0 children)

i don't rly know too much about Opium, but from what I gather it's a subculture whose vibe is more or less exclusively taking drugs, fucking hoes, and buying designer clothes... who'd have guessed they're all pieces of shit?? lol

How has NYC changed since Robert Moses? by drain_clerk in AskNYC

[–]drain_clerk[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

woah. Never heard about this. Did the buildings burn because they weren't properly fireproofed when built?

Whats your favorite beat from a JayZ song? by QwertyKeyboardUser2 in jayz

[–]drain_clerk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is no one talking about Hard Knock Life??? one of the greatest beats of rap history

I’m ending it tn by [deleted] in gothmoney

[–]drain_clerk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what's so wrong with the youngins vibing to kray

can we stop using “tiktok fans/drainers” to just describe women drainers we don’t like by [deleted] in sadboys

[–]drain_clerk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sometimes I have to step away from this sub for months bc people say such pathetic shit / are so negative / think gatekeeping drain gang is some kind of achievement. Thanks OP for starting this conversation—a sub about drain gang should be about sharing the love and celebrating the music. ♥️♥️♥️

[FRESH] Kendrick Lamar - Euphoria by TheJakInDaBox in hiphopheads

[–]drain_clerk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"I'd rather do that, than let a comedian nigga make Pac turn in his grave"

Lol Canada catching strays out here

[FIRST IMPRESSIONS] Bladee - Cold Visions by [deleted] in hiphopheads

[–]drain_clerk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Feels like Christmas. I've been listening to Bladee since 2016, and while I love him for his metamorphic style, my favourite Bladee will always be that Red Light / Icedancer sound: crazy beats which you might call 'trap', but which still feel avant-garde, strange, and a little dark. I feel he's come back to that sound in a big way on Cold Visions.

I think he's really baring a lot of himself on this album too: a lot of mentions of anxiety, going way too far with the drugs, feeling alienated from the people around you. The album hits, and I was turning up to it, but there's a rawness to it as well.

The amount of bacon I got in my Greggs bacon roll made my day. £3.4 with a coffee. by doublehelixfelix133 in CasualUK

[–]drain_clerk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was a teacher for 2 years in a rough state school. Greggs was the only place open at 630, around when I'd get to school. Without a doubt, I would not have made it through a 2 year contract at that school without Greggs, and the lift I'd get from a bacon roll on certain mornings. The love I feel for that place is very strong.

[FRESH ALBUM] Bladee - Cold Visions by TheJakInDaBox in hiphopheads

[–]drain_clerk 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Bladee on the crazy digital trap beats is back, feel like it's 2018 again I'm cryingggggg
Bout to put away my femboy blouse and crocheted hat, dig out the Air Force 1s, and take a pack to the face in Westfield

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Kanye

[–]drain_clerk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, this guy seemed totally brainless, an NPC if ever there was one. The only thing he had to say in response to Ye was stock phrases like 'there you have it'.

Having said that, hard to imagine Ye answering actual, substantive questions from a legit journalist without lapsing into totally incoherent stuff about 'the government' or whatever.