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  • K28smith

    “Nowhere else in hip-hop will you find someone who works harder to imbue
    his songs with a profound sense of emotional maturity and complexity.”
    Emotional maturity? You must be joking! he sings about petty relationships and drunk dialing ex girlfriends…thats emotional maturity? are you 16 years old? this is the exact opposite of emotional maturity, it is quite literally emotional immaturity, pandering to the lowest common denominator…
    have you heard a bob dylan song? a song off of k’naan’s Dusty foot philosopher album, about say racism in the judicial system, tupac was big on that as well, or the struggles of a person growing up in the somalia knaan, or shad talking about the negative impact the way pop culture presents blacks to the world and also how it negatively impacts the actual culture as well.
    emotional maturity is feeling for more pertinent issues being mature enough to realize that your petty arguement with your girlfriends really isnt as artistic a topic for a track as say Mr. J. Medeiros’ constance….these are the songs and artist you should associate with emotional maturity (along with countless others)
    That is emotional maturity, Drake is making emotionally immature music and i feel that its very difficult to argue to the contrary.

    Please retract that statement, or at least amend it to not be so definite that “he is the best at emotional depth” because I’ve named several people who work harder and do a better job of it and you cant possibly not know that I’m right.

  • is that too much to ask?

    very cool band. can’t wait to hear this new album, especially after reading this. i also just put their portland show on my calendar, should be a very interesting way to spend a friday night.

  • http://twitter.com/LASnark Jon Murray

    Great post! Really looking forward to seeing them, even though ticket prices are beyond insane. That Best of Both Worlds encore would be interesting, but I don’t think the Roth Army would like it too much. I saw a cover band play 30 seconds of a Van Hagar tune and the crowd seemed confused.

  • Eric Paul

    bonnaroo.com has changed!! says official lineup is dropping next week.
    pretty lights, grouplove, dr dog, and destroyer!!! get them on the farm this year!

  • ghost that never lies…

    http://www.livenation.com/Two-Door-Cinema-Club-tickets/artist/1407642

    two door cinema club
    bad veins
    clap your hands say yeah!

    definitely a probablity

  • Anonymous

    It’s not a terrible lineup, but at the same time it’s nowhere near worth paying for a ticket, gas money to get there, and then inflated condo/hotel fees for the weekend of the festival. Not to mention you’re probably gonna be staying a handful of miles away from the festival unless you booked six months ago, which means that you have to get creative OR pay for that god awful shuttle service. 

    • Doug Murphy

      So the point of your post was?

  • SusieRoooooo

    No new website announcement?  You’re really slacking.  Please refer to the official Bonnaroo website for accurate references for this little lead.  

  • JimmyMoore16

    Thereby, totally legitimizing Bon Iver’s decision not to perform.

  • http://twitter.com/jayelaudio Justin Lyons

    Any idea if this is the final band to be added or not?

  • Rachelerick

    My god, this article is amazing.

  • http://twitter.com/JesseRad Jesse Radonski

    All I could think of was Insane Clown Posse while listening to this album.

  • Anonymous

    dolores still sounds amazing. 

  • Brian

    I’d like to remind you that this “series of repetitive, seizure inducing banality” is a combination of vocals and instrumental sounds (which Deadmau5 creates on his own from scratch) that has form, harmony, and emotion.  If you don’t believe electronic music has emotion, just listen to Strobe by Mau5.  Also, pull your head out of your ass.  It’s 2012 and whether you like it or not, electronic music is making a resurgence.

  • Adam F

    Sounds like a chick-led pre-Only By the Night Kings of Leon song…

  • Mike

    This is what separates Metallica from other metal bands who are too afraid to take chances.

    Metallica easily could have done another “Big Four” show to sell an easy 50k tickets, but instead, they’ve gone and put together a diverse lineup to expose new music to the masses. Love Em or hate Em, they take chances few other bands are willing to take.

    One thing Is for damn sure, this crowd will be significantly better looking than the typical Metallica crowd.

  • JEsse

    This is not their first shows in 5 years. They headlined Download Festival in SF and LA back in July 2008. 

  • Rob Carraher

    Blind Pilot and The Head and the Heart are also supporting: http://www.blindpilot.com/#/tour/
    http://www.theheadandtheheart.com/

  • jeigh

    Shouldn’t that read “FORTUNATELY” Lou Reed is in Europe that weekend?

  • Rock Cousteau

    Thanks for writing such a well written review. She ain’t so bad either.

  • DDC

    Fantanstic vocals, brilliant lyrics, great music and love the emotion it envoques when she sings. Havent stopped listening to the cover of “if it hadnt been for love” She is a legend at such a young age and this blu ray depicts it well. One of my best purchases inspite of her lack of class when not singing. She still young and needs to learn to refrain from using her mouth when not singing. 4.5 out of 5

  • Anonymous

    How can you review an album , when quite obviously you have not really listened to it, at least a few times, made evident by you getting the lyrics wrong, It is 1-800- Its Time ! Sorry dude but find another job cause you don’t know music or art, and this album is a work of ART !!! These guy’s sound incredible ! They reached into the past and tied it up with the future, result, a GREAT rock album that shakes you and makes you want to move your feet. The lyrics are witty and D.L.R. and E.V.H. go together like P.B. and Jelly.  Find a different gig dude!!

    • http://www.consequenceofsound.net Michael Roffman

       Actually, you’re referencing a different song where he uses the “1-800″ line. The “1-800-Guitar” line is in “Blood and Fire”, which I’m discussing there.

  • ghost that never lies…

    For a 2nd tier festival (below the big four) this is a damn fine lineup.  Much better than the crap Langerado and Orlando Calling attempted to shove down our throat…

  • Stewart

    Wow, straight up retarded. The Grammy committee should realize that fans want to see a rock band play rock music, not to be interfered with by the computerized beeps of a DJ. Can’t see why Dave Grohl would allow this

  • SUSAN

    18TH ROW COMING AT YOU LIKE A TIDAL WAVE  ROLLING LIKE THUNDER  !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!                     THE RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS  ARE THE GREATEST BAND ALIVE  IN THE WHOLE ENTIRE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!                                                                                    ANTHONY SKIEDISI LOVE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Alec

    As long as they don’t add too much “best new music” to the mix I think we’re good. A7X is awful.

  • Ryan

    There are people who want to see Metallica without an entire day of metal bands, and this show is for those people. I think its smart. They’re going to attract the indie festival crowd, which is huge and their hard core fans. Its a great lineup, hope I can make it.

  • Btodance

    DE LA SOUL PLUG 1 & 2 aka FIRST SERVE – ” Must B the Music “- ( Yuksek Remix )

    KILLER HIT !

    http://youtu.be/afir0r2ZCvs

  • lordtyren

    lollapalooza!

  • Jack Hittinger

    Is that Rashida Jones on bass?

  • Tillie

    Love it!!!  If the rest of the new album is like this it will have been worth the wait!  Bring on the tour!

  • Actinggrl

    I’ve just spent the last hour watching, and then simply listening, to this on repeat. The music video is a blast, I absolutely loved the dance shots (and I must get myself one of those Ataris…). Waiting for this album is going to be a nightmare, congratulations Sebastien and Ben! Funniest parts of this video where “Is that you Sasquatch” and “I made a mistake” respectively. Thanks guys!

  • K90p13

    I agree with Rick I would to see way more metal oriented bands I love avenged sevenfold they fit but cage the elephant not so heavy there still quiet good considering I’m 16 I still havnt seen the whole big four I’ve seen Megadeth I’m going to see Slayer and Anthrax at mayhem fest so im going to try abd get the chance to see you in Atlantic city since I love really close

  • TER Intern

    Pre-order the Spine Hits CD,
    vinyl, or both + shirt via The End Records here:  http://www.theomegaorder.com/SLEEPY-SUN-Spine-Hits_2

  • Rick

    I am wondering why so many indie based bands ?? Most of us who grew through the years following you… (Metallica) would like to see a long list of harder rockers lighting up the stage with you.  I.E. Lamb of god… Life of agony etc. I am sure all of the bands you picked are great however for me to make that trip and spend hundreds I would prefer the bands in your genre circle myself.  I was on stage with you guys in the Worcester Centrum in the snake pit Black Album… and that was cool . also outside in Keene New Hampshire. Have a great weekend. I don’t think I can get down.  I was there two summers ago for Motorhead !!  

  • Inscrutable JeffRey Trotter

    They aren’t currently scheduled to play any festivals (why should they, this tour has been pretty eagerly anticipated) so I would be very surprised if it happened.  

  • Tuff Luke

    I love the mountain goats

  • Chasepearson

    will bonnaroo live up to the hype this year and give us the best of all the current headliners playing some of the other fests this year???? rhcp, radiohead, dre and snoop, jack white, eddie vedder, chris cornell, beck, avett bros, bon iver,al green, primus, yonder mountain, etc.? amazing line-up potential….

    • pokie8512

      sounds good except Cornell is a no, Soundgarden is in Europe that weekend so he’s kinda booked

      • Chasepearson

        forgot about the soundgarden tour. i could see primus or al green coming back for another year though, which would be nice. i also hear the black keys have left off a nashville date on their tour, so yet another (headlining this time) bonnaroo appearance seems likely for them as well.

    • Dale Gribble

      This seems kinda plausible when you take out Cornell because of what pokie said, take out Primus because they headlined last year, and take out Al Green because he was there a few years ago. Radiohead, RHCP, Dre/Snoop, Phish, Jack White, Vedder, Beck, Avett, Bon Iver, and Yonder; looks like something that could really happen. I wonder if they would have Beck open for Radiohead again? I would, that shit was awesome!

      Before you start shitting your pants because I said Primus headlined; relax, you know what the fuck I mean.

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