Comments on: 49:00 garners a 7.1 from Pitchfork

By: Jimdracula

Jimdracula — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:27:30 +0000

RJ, sounds like you got a bromance with me…heh…

“under many guises, across the internet”… think you’re just talkin’ about your “buddy” on this board lol

By: RJ

RJ — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:18:28 +0000

Poor Jim Dracula, misunderstood (under many guises) across the internet. It must get pretty tiring for you.

By: Gregg

Gregg — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:34:50 +0000

I’m diggin’ 49:00 even got it advertised along with a COOL Paul guitar on Ebay right now!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=150276615792

Thank-Q!
Gregg

By: Some Guy

Some Guy — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:40:43 +0000

While the “story” behind the album is definitely garnering it far more press than it otherwise would receive, at least the critics ARE actually discussing the music in their reviews, as opposed to Radiohead’s In Rainbows which everybody only wanted to talk about in terms of the impact it would have on the music industry and not in terms of it being a freakin’ terrific album. I also think that the Mats’ rereleases are a big factor in the coverage as well. If 49:00 had come out a year ago I don’t think it would have made nearly as much of a splash, but the Mats are “in” right now.
One thing that does strike me as curious is that many critics, who apparently aren’t familiar with Paul’s post SG solo work, are talking about the relationship between the sloppy home recording aspect and the price. I wonder if their opinions would change if they realized that this is not a new stylistic direction for Paul and that his other homegrown releases sold for full retail price.

By: the rat

the rat — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:21:52 +0000

head on over to allmusic.com and check album of the day

By: Mister Whilry

Mister Whilry — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:06:19 +0000

I would rather listen to Paul read a grocery list off-key than the honest attempts at heartfelt music most other artists attempt. Not to say that everything he does is gold, but I think he actually believes in everything he puts out. But the crap he deems as “not good enough” for anyone else to hear is probably 10 times better than a lot of other artist’s best attempts.

By: bobby case

bobby case — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 01:56:04 +0000

who cares.. it’s new westerberg.

By: Jake

Jake — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:18:32 +0000

Exactly …we will be seeing him soon…

By: Jimdracula

Jimdracula — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:01:41 +0000

I recall Paul stating rock-n-roll is his one true love & whether he likes it or not, the stage is where he feels most alive…it’s his home.

By: Jake

Jake — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:42:07 +0000

I think we might finally see Paul get his due and maybe just maybe he will come out of his basement and we could maybe finally “get him back”. I only seen him at the petal pusher release live and i am dieing to see it again. He is my biggest influence musically (and Devon Williams from osker) so i am so excited to see him inching his way back to the stage. I truly think as much as he says he hates promoting music that he loves the stage and knows it is where he belongs. Can i get anyone’s proxy on this?