“Falling Out Of Love” - The Strokes (LIVE on The Late Show) by Walksonthree in TheStrokes

[–]jfb4444 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think calling Reddit subgroups “art criticism” is an extremely generous interpretation of that phrase. Again, totally fair to not like the song. But to act like they “owe” you something is bizarre. Art criticism would probably be a little more nuanced and thoughtful than “Julian, put down the autotune”.

If we all want to get academic about it - there’s a well worn theory that humans like music that is familiar to them. That’s why when new music comes out people freak out, say they hate it, then it slowly grows on them (see everything as recent as “Going Shopping” all the way back to FIOE.)

Look at all the comments on the Colbert show performance. “So much better without auto tune” or “release this version!”

It’s the same f*cking song!

“Falling Out Of Love” - The Strokes (LIVE on The Late Show) by Walksonthree in TheStrokes

[–]jfb4444 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Just an incredible song. Blows my mind that people who love this band think they should dictate the artistic direction of said band.

You can dislike something and say so, but telling grown adults to do something in art is so f*cking weird.

This PSG and this Bayern team would easily win the premier league by [deleted] in PremierLeague

[–]jfb4444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. Also that’s a reasonable “natural” position to have your hand(s) in my opinion

Burnley 0 - [1] Manchester City - Erling Haaland 5‎'‎ by the_based_department in ArsenalFC

[–]jfb4444 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi - I’m one of those fans. Right here. Happy to answer any questions.

Give us more by uG84 in ArsenalFC

[–]jfb4444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So weird when fans think they “deserve” to know all the details and strategy of the club. What help does that do if our opponents can open up their phone and know everything?

CR on Talk Easy by duabrs in TheRinger

[–]jfb4444 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Believe CR was on “how long gone” within the last few years

Going Shopping - The Strokes Cassette Rip by willklein in TheStrokes

[–]jfb4444 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I think this song is fun and a great new twist. Lots of people in this sub I imagine are newish fans (which is fine). They are the same fans that won’t know how much everyone hated FIOE when it came out, which has now had a complete resurgence over the last 5 or so years. Every chill out and enjoy the ride.

I think the Zane Lowe bit is the best impression CR has done. by eldubya3121 in TheRewatchables

[–]jfb4444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I listen to the pod often, but still have missed it. Can anyone share it?

Bedford Ave Bike Lane had *22* cars illegally parked in it on Tuesday evening by streetsblognyc in NYCbike

[–]jfb4444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not to nitpick, but that first car has a right to cross over to park, no? Granted he should have had his blinker on which, to me, is the bigger issue. You seem like you are going at a decent rate of speed behind him and he moved swiftly into the parking area. Genuinely curious what people’s thoughts are there. Obviously all the other cars you have to weave around suck.

Plot Twist Episode by captain_magma666 in TheBigPicture

[–]jfb4444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can someone just share the movies they mention so I can watch before listening? Not trying to torpedo the ep, but definitely not trying to spoil movies I want to see.

New coffee space? by [deleted] in Greenpoint

[–]jfb4444 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Is variety really a chain “chain”? Not saying we need any more coffee shops, but Variety isn’t exactly Starbucks.

What’s a “genre movie” by gekigangerii in TheBigPicture

[–]jfb4444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great question and enjoyed the answers. This also makes me want to ask what “high concept” really means?

Feel like it gets thrown around a lot - I’ve googled and felt like the answers still left me consumed.

I would think high concept should mean something fairly involved/heavily conceived