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One more chance to get it all wrong, or maybe get it half right?

By 08.May.0824 Comments

This thread startin’ business is all complicated & shit…

Everybody read the Spin article, right?  All of a sudden Tommy has done a 180, & it seems the fabled reunion isn’t so much a fairy tale but a possibility.

I would never fault anyone for a pay check.  & If it happens, I’ll go, probably on more than one occasion.  Still, I can’t help being turned off by the idea.  The Mats have been many things over the years, but an oldies act sure-as-shit ain’t one of ‘em.

& I’m sorry, fuck precedence, it’s just not the Mats without Christopher Mars behind the kit.  If the man don’t wanna play, the man don’t wanna play.

However, if Paul & Tommy went into the studio/basement together & cut a new record…Then decided to tour in support…Now, that’s something I could get behind.  I could care less what the called themselves. Y’know they’re gonna bust out all the oldies, but the new material changes everything.

Even more than that, between Paul & Tommy, I think there’s real potential for a fantastic album.  & I  would love to hear it.

Curious about everyone’s opinion in regards to a Mats reunion.  & Let’s hear a little noise regarding a Paul & Tommy record.

Side Note:  Lately whenever there are rumors of a  Mats reunion, the Pixies are inevitably mentioned.  I just watched “Loud, Quiet, Loud” & the Pixies are the most un-fun band in the world.   Sesh, what’s the fucking point?

Placemat

nah...

24 Comments

  • Jimdracula says:

    fuck the Pixies…that’s right, fuck ’em I say.

    Mats reunion won’t fly, nay, shouldn’t fly w/out Chris.

  • Jake says:

    Lets go to chris’s house and convince him…..

  • Jimdracula says:

    Think it’s Westerberg who’ll have to convince Chris…& maybe bring that Brenda Lee 45 for backup…

  • jay says:

    Indeed…fuck the pixies.

  • Jake says:

    All he has to do is apologize for lay it down clown…..

  • Jay says:

    I dont mind lay it down clown.
    New poll jodi:
    worst mats song ever scribed.
    Need to think about this one…

  • Jodi says:

    Tats’ a great idea! gimme two songs, and I’ll toss them up there

    Lay it down clown vs. Does of thunder? We’ll inherit the earth?

  • blasty says:

    I’m not so sure that I’m happy to see a poll for worst mats song on a mats fan board…..I can’t imagine that any artist wants to read about people arguing over the worst thing he’s done on a board dedicated to his work.

    It’s like your parents arguing over which child they like the least.
    And let me tell ya…it hurts like hell (*breaks down sobbing- makes a sandwich- feels better-breakdances*)

  • Jake says:

    I don’t mind lay it down clown either. honestly the mats could shit in a box and i’d call it gold

  • Some Guy says:

    Re: The Pixies. I think the comparison people want to draw is that, like The Mats, The Pixies’ stature and popularity grew tremendously after their breakup and people were worried that all that would be tarnished by a reunion, but in fact the reunion was a huge success critically, commercially, etc. Of course on the other hand there was that Sex Pistols’ reunion, but let’s just pretend that never happened.

    I agree with Placemat. Have Paul and Tommy get together, cut some new material, go out and tour for it while also playing some Mats’ tunes, some Paul tunes, some Tommy tunes. Don’t call it The Replacements. Don’t even call it a reunion. Just keep making great music and having fun.

    And Lay It Down Clown is horrendous.

  • Jimdracula says:

    I always thought the Pixies were overrated, so fuck ’em on that count too…there’s a new thread for you…overrated indie darlings.

  • jay says:

    A star is Bored
    Worst. Song. Ever.

  • Jake says:

    Completely off subject but did anyone else get fucked on their stimulus money? I filed electronically and since i had my fees taken out of my tax return i don’t get my direct deposit and have to wait a month and a half for a paper check. Oh i am fucked…..Damn I.R.S. “a person can work up a mean, mean thirst after a hard day of nothing much at all”

  • Jay says:

    i havent gotten or hear a damn thing since ive filed.

  • Jay says:

    And Mono was Paul and Tommy…
    dun dun DUHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
    love that grandpabot video…if thats not tommy, then color me crazy.

  • Jay says:

    errrr…grandpaboy i mean…though i do like the idea of a grandpabot…with lasers

  • Jimdracula says:

    Blasty, you actually think Westerberg reads these boards?

  • Jay says:

    or even has a computer?

  • Jake says:

    Or even gives a shit?

  • Jake says:

    I would never sell it but how much do you think an all shook down lp is worth?

  • jay says:

    40-70 bucks usually.

  • Jake says:

    Yeah if i found some crazy mats fan i could pull $200

  • blasty says:

    Find a crazy mats fan?

    That’s unpossible!

  • Jake says:

    I know ….gee where could i find one?? Nah im not selling it ever