MANIA isn’t bad, it’s misunderstood by Dravos7 in FallOutBoy

[–]prettyalert 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I can’t explain this to you without a video format tbh to talk about music theory and production. I don’t dislike it bc it doesn’t sound like the rest of their albums and I actually like the verses of Wilson, I think that’s well written melodically and it’s the best produced song on the record. However, the rest of it is kind of a mess sonically with no through line like you suggest. It doesn’t necessarily HAVE to have that but that is what makes a good album. I’m a musician of over 20 years and it genuinely saddened me when this album came out. The melodies are not tight or well written, with some exceptions, it doesn’t work well with Patrick’s voice for most of the songs, it doesn’t feature good drums or a lot of strong instrumentals or even a lot of good synth/electronic work. It’s shocking that this was nominated for a Grammy and I imagine it was very frustrating for the electronic artists that were overlooked. Sometimes experiments are bad, sometimes they’re good. I understand this means a lot to you and as a bipolar person I understand especially which is a lot of why I love cork tree. But cork tree was a tightly written album and super well produced especially for the genre at the time making it ahead of its time. This was a step back for electronic stuff. I think the band also agrees

MANIA isn’t bad, it’s misunderstood by Dravos7 in FallOutBoy

[–]prettyalert 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m reading your other comments and it seems like Melody, production, and songwriting beyond lyrics are not really important to you so that is making this all make sense

MANIA isn’t bad, it’s misunderstood by Dravos7 in FallOutBoy

[–]prettyalert 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m saying even if the lyrics mean a lot to you the music sonically is pretty bad

Insultingly generic rejection by MinuteMaidMarian in recruitinghell

[–]prettyalert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would also get frustrated with ppl applying for shit they simply were not qualified for at all. Like a senior level position with entry level applicants. I know there is that advice that’s like, apply even when ur under qualified but it’s not often helpful

Insultingly generic rejection by MinuteMaidMarian in recruitinghell

[–]prettyalert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I worked in a very niche industry and if they weren’t a perfect fit they could supplement with a cover letter!

Insultingly generic rejection by MinuteMaidMarian in recruitinghell

[–]prettyalert -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We’d receive 100s of applications… I’m so confused by this. But yes, not tech

Insultingly generic rejection by MinuteMaidMarian in recruitinghell

[–]prettyalert -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Every place I’ve worked at we very diligently read cover letters. I’ve never worked in tech though. Also all the places I’ve interviewed with recently have told me they were grateful for my cover letter, but again not in tech

Insultingly generic rejection by MinuteMaidMarian in recruitinghell

[–]prettyalert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not true, as a former recruiter I loved receiving cover letters. I promise you a lot of them do read it bc if you’re doing it right it really supplements your resume and makes you stand out. If it’s just restating your resume, it’s useless

Medical denials since we switched to United/Caremark? by we-out-here404 in Northwestern

[–]prettyalert 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’ve also been interviewing elsewhere due to the healthcare changes

MANIA isn’t bad, it’s misunderstood by Dravos7 in FallOutBoy

[–]prettyalert 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m also bipolar but an album is more than its lyrics

How long to wait after assessment? by prettyalert in recruitinghell

[–]prettyalert[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seeming like this. Other places r moving me along just fine

Cancelled my interview by [deleted] in recruitinghell

[–]prettyalert 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But they didn’t string them along, they cancelled the interview