The Pitchfork News/reviews thread

[PineapplePete]

did ambling alp make it to their top 100 tracks? i'm not sure if its elligible because its off a 2010 album, but still i think that should have made at least top 10.

[Still-ill]

I don't care about it too much except for the last sentence. Gang of Four tour!!

[Queenie Cupcakes]

The debut by Local Natives got a Best New Music.

http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/...gorilla-manor/

I haven't heard much other than what's on their MySpace and I didn't really feel there was much unique or exciting about them that separates them from a lot of other indie rock bands. Has anybody heard the rest of the album and can say much better? They appear to have a lot of hype over in the U.K. which always makes me weary.

[TomAz]

I don't care about it too much except for the last sentence. Gang of Four tour!!

wow.

[wmgaretjax]

the yellow swans review is so bad... oh well. at least they gave it a good score.

[Still-ill]

Hah! I totally saw that coming. A great score, but no "Best New Music".

[TallGuyCM]

But did you really expect Pitchfork to properly evaluate something like Yellow Swans?

[Still-ill]

No, but I expected them to cover their tracks. Which they did.

[wmgaretjax]

Pitchfork used to have a couple of great reviewers who did some wonderful reviews of experimental albums and had great year end lists...

[Still-ill]

Marc Masters sounds like a fake name to me.

[dorkfish]

From the Fucked Up interview with Pink Eye:

Favorite Piece of Musical Equipment?
Coachella made us buy a microphone, because I ruined theirs with blood [laughs]. And I still have it in my room; it's such a perfect souvenir from that day. I really have no musical ability whatsoever. I can't play any instruments, but what I can do is bleed, and I think this is the ultimate testament to that.

Strangest Display of Affection From a Fan
When we played Coachella, I was passing the mic to people in the crowd to sing along, and I was like, "What's sucking on my nipple?" And I looked down, and there was an older gentleman, looking up at me, smiling, and sucking on my nipple. I looked down to him and kept going on my way, because, you know, growing up fat you don't get a lot of random displays of affection. I'll take it where I can get it.

[SoulDischarge]

What the hell happened to Dominique Leone? I used to trust just about anything he put down.

[bmack86]

He still writes occasionally, but he's decided to focus more on his music I guess. I really miss him. I also loved Brandon Stosuy's reviews, but he's now with Stereogum.

[SoulDischarge]

To be honest, I don't get what is "so bad" about that Yellow Swans review. There's only so much you can say about abstract instrumental/noise/ambient music. A young'uns guide on Stars Of The Lid would probably be the dullest thing ever.

[pancakespancakes]

From the Fucked Up interview with Pink Eye:

Hahahahahhaha. I wonder who that nipple-sucker was, I don't remember him, sure wish I did. My personal Strangest Display of Affection From an Artist has to be the kiss that Pink Eye gave me at that same set. What a blast.

[SoulDischarge]

He's on the board but I'll leave it up to him if he wants to reveal himself.

[pancakespancakes]

Oh is he now?! Hahaha say no more.

[SoulDischarge]

It's not me, unfortunately.

[dorkfish]

Hahahahahhaha. I wonder who that nipple-sucker was, I don't remember him, sure wish I did. My personal Strangest Display of Affection From an Artist has to be the kiss that Pink Eye gave me at that same set. What a blast.

I went and thanked him for the jolly good time and he bear hugged me.

[pancakespancakes]

I know who it is.

[pancakespancakes]

To be honest, I don't get what is "so bad" about that Yellow Swans review. There's only so much you can say about abstract instrumental/noise/ambient music. A young'uns guide on Stars Of The Lid would probably be the dullest thing ever.

Agreed. The review is intended for your average Pitchfork reader and it's just right for that. It's kind of silly but there's nothing wrong with it.

[wmgaretjax]

A young'uns guide on Stars Of The Lid would probably be the dullest thing ever.

I'm tempted to take you on with this one.

[SoulDischarge]

Do it.

[thestripe]

Hahahahahhaha. I wonder who that nipple-sucker was, I don't remember him, sure wish I did. My personal Strangest Display of Affection From an Artist has to be the kiss that Pink Eye gave me at that same set. What a blast.

Matching the physical description and actions to board history, I'd say there's only one possibility. Yablo.

[wmgaretjax]

Do it.

alright. you're on. gonna start revisiting the catalogue tonight.

[dorkfish]

Matching the physical description and actions to board history, I'd say there's only one possibility. Yablo.

I thought that he was only a fan of blowing goats?

In fact, I recall that we have a picture of young Yablo blowing his first goat:

[dorkfish]

8.1 for Liars "Sisterworld". Best New Music tag, as well.

[wmgaretjax]

"In Stereo" is a joke btw.

[zajaa]

8.1 for Liars "Sisterworld". Best New Music tag, as well.

saw that one comin. they do not make sub-par albums.

[dorkfish]

http://www.atpfestival.com/recording...1003090943.php

Looks like Autolux's Chinese Democracy is finally getting released:

ATP Recordings are very proud to announce that we will be releasing the new Autolux LP, Transit Transit outside North America and Japan.

The tracklisting for the release is as follows:

1. Transit Transit
2. Census
3. Highchair
4. Supertoys
5. Spots
6. The Bouncing Wall
7. Audience No. 2
8. Kissproof
9. Headless Sky
10. The Science Of Imaginary Solutions

We are tremendously excited to be welcoming to the label a band we have admired for years.