tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37318551Fri, 27 Sep 2024 22:30:52 +0000Album ReviewRadioheadJim DerogatisBall SuckingNew OrleansIn RainbowsPhilosophyVampire WeekendCare Bears Of FireCheesy MusicGreg KotJunoMixtapesMusic IndustryRegina SpektorSound Opinions PodcastWeezerdumb-asslocal rock'nsyncAmpliveAmy WinehouseAnn PowersBaby RockBarack ObamaBetween The Buried And MeBirthdayBob DylanBonnarooBreakfastBritney SpearsBuddy RichCBOFCerealChristmasChuck KlostermanConcert ReviewDJ DangermouseDatingDonnie DarkoDuffyFacebookFlights of ConchordsFoodGirl TalkGrammarHalloweenHansonHard N PhirmHigh FidelityHip-HopJann WennerJewnoJust A Sing About Ping PongKurt CobainLiteratureLucky CharmsMars VoltaMuppet ShowMuseMusic CriticMusic JournalistMyspaceNerdomNine Inch NailsNostalgicOne Man MachineOperator PleasePavementPopstarsRandomRivers CuomoRock JournalistRyan AdamsSchool House RockSmashing PumpkinsStone Temple PilotsTV on the RadioThe DonnasThin LizzyThom YorkeVan HalenVoodoo FestWife SwapWilliam ShakespeareWritingWyclef JeanXangabloc partybroken smokesbuzzcockscrack pipesgod must have spent a little more time on youled zeppelinmisanthropymtvthe unicornsthe white bitchyoutubehttp://frustratedmusicjournalist.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Dominique (Nikki) Minor)Blogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37318551.post-6589801283411001483Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:35:00 +00002012-01-22T03:18:36.081-06:00buzzcocksyoutubeThe Buzzcocks: "Why Can't I Touch It?" http://frustratedmusicjournalist.blogspot.com/2010/10/i-forgot-how-amazing-this-song-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dominique (Nikki) Minor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37318551.post-7588645940266896253Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:48:00 +00002010-09-07T11:45:56.987-05:00Chuck KlostermanWell wouldn't you know it, Chuck Klosterman has a Facebook.Dear Chuck,First of all this whole Facebook thing is weird.Well, let me explain.As I've been an avid of yours for years, I feel like I can address you as if I know you on a first name basis.First and foremost, I'm sure you don't actually read and/or respond to any of the comments left by your numerous fans. If so, that would be http://frustratedmusicjournalist.blogspot.com/2010/03/i-got-bored-so-i-wrote-letter-to-chuck.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dominique (Nikki) Minor)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37318551.post-4411002965904767857Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:41:00 +00002009-07-08T02:54:41.126-05:00'nsyncCheesy Musicgod must have spent a little more time on youNostalgicPopstars <!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } -->Nsync - God Must Have Spent A Little More Time On You It's almost 3:30 in the morning as I sit here, taking a break from cleaning my incredibly messy room. Final exams are looming, so I'm using cleaning as a vehicle to decompress.Going well so far...I started off the cleaning session with Radiohead's Hail to http://frustratedmusicjournalist.blogspot.com/2009/04/god-must-have-spent-little-more-time-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dominique (Nikki) Minor)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37318551.post-4011972657281409363Sun, 01 Mar 2009 01:26:00 +00002009-07-08T05:11:52.556-05:00Between The Buried And MeBritney SpearsDJ DangermouseRandomToday, I bought an iPod, and in the midst of the incredible headphone sex I've been having for the past hour I realized two (kind of) awesome things:1. "White Walls" by Between the Buried and Me really kicks ass. I reviewed BTAM's album, Colors, last year and even picked it as one of my year-end favorites. After I reviewed the album (see link on left side), I read other reviews to hear other http://frustratedmusicjournalist.blogspot.com/2009/02/today-i-bought-ipod.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dominique (Nikki) Minor)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37318551.post-1094280975358165026Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:43:00 +00002009-09-21T21:31:05.191-05:00Album Reviewlocal rockNew Orleansthe white bitchThe White BitchThe White Bitch’s Prey Drive(Independent)Like most of those who are familiar with The White Bitch’s tunes, I immediately picked up on its early-Prince era influence. However, upon meeting Michael Patrick Welch, the man behind the Bitch, I learned that it was not only the Great Purple One that inspired his falsetto-heavy funk-rock, but also 90s alt-rockers, Shudder To Think. When http://frustratedmusicjournalist.blogspot.com/2009/01/white-bitch-cometh.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dominique (Nikki) Minor)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37318551.post-6463947107334946168Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:05:00 +00002009-04-28T23:44:24.476-05:00Jim DerogatisMusic CriticMusic IndustryMusic JournalistRock JournalistSound Opinions PodcastI've been meaning to post this for awhile...Many music fans and critics alike have lamented about the lack of true music criticism, which to a large extent is true. I find that most modern music writing is mild critique with Q &amp; A attached. However, that doesn't mean there aren't a few music writers out there holding it down for true, abashed rock crit. One of those writers is Jim Derogatis. http://frustratedmusicjournalist.blogspot.com/2008/11/q-with-jim-derogatis-of-chicago-sun.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dominique (Nikki) Minor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37318551.post-2913001042215821620Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:57:00 +00002008-11-02T15:27:52.279-06:00Barack ObamaBonnarooDonnie Darkodumb-assMars VoltaNew OrleansOne Man MachineStone Temple PilotsTV on the RadioVoodoo FestWyclef Jean In many ways, it is what I like to call "babysteps for Bonnaroo." It is a three-day, multi-genre destination featuring many established and up-and-coming bands and artists. While Voodoo Fest doesn't offer near the amount of artists like that of larger music festivals, it packs a punch with its locale and diversity. Offering fans a festive celebration of New Orleans culture, the festival takes http://frustratedmusicjournalist.blogspot.com/2008/10/voodoo-in-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dominique (Nikki) Minor)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37318551.post-1141346085713943375Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:14:00 +00002008-09-30T01:46:45.466-05:00Care Bears Of FireCBOFMyspacePhilosophyLet's start with an example:“Met You On MySpace” a song by pre-teen punk trio, Care Bears On Fire, is a cute, but cautionary tale about online intimacy, friendship, and being duped by a sleazy unicorn."You said you were 12/And lived in my nabe/But you're really 300/and you live in a cave."Q: Aw. Sounds cute right?A: Not in the slightest.It is profoundly disturbing that a group of 13-year-olds arehttp://frustratedmusicjournalist.blogspot.com/2008/07/myspace-how-i-loathe-thee-oh-let-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dominique (Nikki) Minor)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37318551.post-261849465942545650Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:59:00 +00002008-07-17T01:46:04.022-05:00Album ReviewBall Sucking36 CrazyfistsThe Tide And Its TakersFerret MusicFitted black t-shirts, angst, pleading vocals, and screaming matches are the perfect makings for a band in the modern hardcore scene. Fortunately, 36 Crazyfists have all these characteristics. Unfortunately, you probably can not differentiate this group from the plethora bands within the burgeoning hardcore scene. Their latest album, The Tide and http://frustratedmusicjournalist.blogspot.com/2008/07/wow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dominique (Nikki) Minor)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37318551.post-4742767685445200138Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:45:00 +00002008-07-12T01:07:46.524-05:00bloc partyled zeppelinRadioheadthe unicornsWeezerLed Zeppelin- "Black Dog" (3:06 -3:23) I've often thought, if I ever had to pick a song to enter a room to it would be Led Zeppelin's "Black Dog." Out of Jimmy Page's vast catalog of furious fretwork, I've always particularly loved the guitar sound on this track. It's so dark, rich, and syrupy. However, my only lament has been that whenever anyone praises this song, they only mention its http://frustratedmusicjournalist.blogspot.com/2008/06/my-favorite-moments-in-rock.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dominique (Nikki) Minor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37318551.post-2527635766610470477Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:52:00 +00002008-06-23T16:41:58.525-05:00Hard N PhirmNerdomRadioheadThings That Are Great About This Video:1. Yes, they are singing about Pi.2. The video is a tribute to the television show 'Zoom.'3. It contains wizards and robots.4. See video at 2:075. Members of the band (strangely) resemble Weird Al Yankovich.Things That Are Great About Hard N Phirm:1. Anyone who can write entertaining songs about advanced mathematical constants, and record badass unironic http://frustratedmusicjournalist.blogspot.com/2008/06/i-like-it-hard-n-phirm.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dominique (Nikki) Minor)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37318551.post-8990254201081467922Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:17:00 +00002008-10-01T09:06:32.440-05:00Album ReviewTestament The Formation of DamnationNuclear Blast RecordsAn album's artwork says a lot of about the music inside of it, and after one look at the cover Testament's “Formation of Damnation”, it may leave you confused. The dark, brooding landscape and a burning, war-torn White House below an army of flying angels, personally, had me hooked because I couldn't tell if they were anti-Jesus or http://frustratedmusicjournalist.blogspot.com/2008/06/formation-of-damnation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dominique (Nikki) Minor)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37318551.post-1140353018381061999Sun, 11 May 2008 22:38:00 +00002008-05-26T16:39:11.319-05:00PhilosophyWritingI would like to start by saying, no one critic is right. My personal philosophy is that everyone is a critic. Of course, every critic has their preferences.Mine is predictability. If I feel like the music isn't challenging, or at least melodically interesting, I generally (and I use that term loosely) don't like it.I believe that professional critics and writers often serve as "taste makers", if http://frustratedmusicjournalist.blogspot.com/2008/05/importance-of-music-writing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dominique (Nikki) Minor)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37318551.post-9188607722623166789Sun, 27 Apr 2008 09:00:00 +00002008-10-01T09:13:20.567-05:00Amy Winehousecrack pipesDuffyI am physically repulsed by Duffy's song "Mercy", and it's not because it's a meaningless pop tune, because meaningless pop can be good. It's mainly due to the fact the song has nearly the exact same chord progression as Amy Winehouse's "Rehab." [1] If you don't believe me, just hum Amy's tune while you're watching the video.Yeah, yeah, yeah? No, no, no? Consquently, this is where I shall segway http://frustratedmusicjournalist.blogspot.com/2008/04/duffy-take-heed-quit-while-youre-ahead.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dominique (Nikki) Minor)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37318551.post-3593403747658258945Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:58:00 +00002008-04-21T04:58:48.205-05:00I recieved this comment on my last blog:Never publish material online with errors.I'm a senior editor at a major publication. I can tell you it's mistakes like this that can hurt you.When you go to apply for a position, and somebody finds your Web site and discovers these mistakes, you may not qualify for the job.Go over your work now and correct it before somebody in the industry discovers http://frustratedmusicjournalist.blogspot.com/2008/04/response.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dominique (Nikki) Minor)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37318551.post-2690844408190661648Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:46:00 +00002008-04-14T19:24:24.837-05:00MuseSex.This song.This song is perfect. Just listen to way the bass sounds when the song kicks in. Listen to urgency of Matt Belemy's vocals, and the way his power chords slice through the thick syrupy bass distortion. I lurve it. Damn Muse for their affinity to write such anthemic songs! I feel like pogo-ing every time I listen to this song. Maybe it's because I can't get enough of my new schnazzy http://frustratedmusicjournalist.blogspot.com/2008/04/sex.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dominique (Nikki) Minor)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37318551.post-6832798995779537835Wed, 09 Apr 2008 05:42:00 +00002009-04-28T21:37:03.130-05:00Ball SuckingmtvMusic Industry"Rock The Cradle" has to be the most unoriginal concept I've ever witnessed[1]: The offspring of famous musicians, who are establishing careers on the sole basis of "setting themselves apart" from their parents...while performing someone else's music in a rip-off American Idol contest.I am living inside a vacuous cultural vacuum. Aww...Boo-hoo. Look at how these poor (rich!) rockstar children http://frustratedmusicjournalist.blogspot.com/2008/04/rock-cradle.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dominique (Nikki) Minor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37318551.post-1845432841869093948Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:04:00 +00002012-01-22T02:49:15.489-06:00Kurt Cobain Isn't it funny how music can affect your life so greatly? DISCLAIMER: This post is unorganized as it is almost 6 a.m. and I've been up all night. I will probably edit/re-organize later. Beware of grammatical errors! *** Tomorrow will mark the 14th anniversary of when Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain was found dead in his Seattle, Washington home. He was 27 years-old. Anyone who knows me, knows http://frustratedmusicjournalist.blogspot.com/2008/04/rip-kurt-cobain-1967-1994.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dominique (Nikki) Minor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37318551.post-5950810288374997027Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:28:00 +00002008-03-31T21:53:42.451-05:00Ball SuckingRadioheadVampire WeekendListen to track four, and you'll see why. It is probably the worst piece of music I haven't heard in a while. It makes me want to react violently whenever I hear it. + =http://frustratedmusicjournalist.blogspot.com/2008/03/i-officially-hate-like-vampire-weekend.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dominique (Nikki) Minor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37318551.post-4904378859932740082Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:22:00 +00002008-03-31T04:34:21.818-05:00JewnoJunoA "Juno" parody? It's about fucking time. Also check out this blog about Diablo Cody's inspiration behind the film. Jewnohttp://frustratedmusicjournalist.blogspot.com/2008/03/haha-i-love-this.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dominique (Nikki) Minor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37318551.post-5721458074219416708Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:25:00 +00002008-03-31T21:24:58.349-05:00Jim DerogatisI would like to extend a special thanks to the wonderful Mr. Jim DeRogatis. He spent almost two hours on the phone with me this morning as I asked him every question under the sun about rock crit, Lily Allen, Julian Casablancas, among many other things. I appreciate the kind words my friend. Rock on.http://frustratedmusicjournalist.blogspot.com/2008/03/dero-my-hero.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dominique (Nikki) Minor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37318551.post-3088790742972432514Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:12:00 +00002008-03-25T04:13:25.485-05:00Regina SpektorIra Glass + Regina Spektor = <3http://frustratedmusicjournalist.blogspot.com/2008/03/things-i-like.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dominique (Nikki) Minor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37318551.post-5122432067319073602Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:16:00 +00002008-10-23T04:25:44.028-05:00dumb-assLiteraturemisanthropyPhilosophyWife SwapWilliam ShakespeareHoly. Effin. Shit.Being female I not only have to make up for dumb-asses like her, but I have to deal with racial discriminations that are thrust upon me daily. However, I am not nearly as disturbed by the daughter, as I am disturbed by her parents. They are literally destroying and brainwashing this child. I have always held a deep respect for reading, learning, and writing. There's a lot of http://frustratedmusicjournalist.blogspot.com/2008/03/this-video-makes-me-want-to-slit-my.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dominique (Nikki) Minor)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37318551.post-6593364895756817726Sun, 09 Mar 2008 06:17:00 +00002008-03-09T03:46:27.991-05:00BreakfastCerealFoodLucky CharmsAt the risk of getting all Chuck Klosterman on you, I've come to the conclusion that I must deeply analyze the relationship of breakfast cereal and its itegral role in my life. Yet, I digress...Growing up I didn't eat a lot of sugary cereals, because my mom was a diabetic. Therefore, typically, I ate what she ate: Cheerios and Corn Flakes. Occasionally she would acquiesce, allowing me to select http://frustratedmusicjournalist.blogspot.com/2008/03/lucky-charms-religious-experience.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dominique (Nikki) Minor)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37318551.post-5540472822702598574Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:25:00 +00002008-03-18T04:11:49.767-05:00New Orleans...but since I can't do that, I'd thought I'd share some delicious music with you. Beginning last month, I have been on a quest to find cool, undiscovered musicians in the New Orleans area. So now if anybody says, "They are no cool bands in New Orleans," I will immediately proclaim (in a shitty French accent), "Ha! Why you are wrong my friend. I challenge you to a duel!"My GraveYard JawDressed inhttp://frustratedmusicjournalist.blogspot.com/2008/03/midterms-i-want-to-kick-you-in-face.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dominique (Nikki) Minor)0