Vinyl Me Please (store, exclusives, swaps, etc)

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Ok, I guess that was a stretch. But that album is full of catchy, juicy hits and most of second half of the album really does display that burlesque sound - which makes sense as they were a burlesque group. I love how sexual the album is and how cheap the sound is as well at tunes. It’s an iconic album actually. It’s not a classic gem, I’ll agree with that, but that release is way more interesting than at least half the exclusives VMP have been releasing lately 🤷‍♂️

I would rate the album like 7.7/10, so it definitely isn’t a classic but it’s held up well and stands out as an album from the 2000’s! 😉
 
NathanRicaud said:
Ok, I guess that was a stretch. But that album is full of catchy, juicy hits and most of second half of the album really does display that burlesque sound - which makes sense as they were a burlesque group. I love how sexual the album is and how cheap the sound is as well at tunes. It’s an iconic album actually. It’s not a classic gem, I’ll agree with that, but that release is way more interesting than at least half the exclusives VMP have been releasing lately 🤷‍♂️

I would rate the album like 7.7/10, so it definitely isn’t a classic but it’s held up well and stands out as an album from the 2000’s! 😉
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I'm with you on this. Finally re-bought PCD in the current sale along with the new Lana Del Rey Exclusive and Big Willie Style (Not my top pick but it's got some great Nostalgia vibes and I already have most of the UO exclusives I wanted).

I know people hate on UO but their exclusives have been great, especially lately and are pressing alot of good stuff that wouldnt be pressed otherwise. Their twitter makes it seem like they really have a good dedicated Vinyl team. I may not love UO in general but more than happy to give the Vinyl side my support.
 
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Rahawk2 said:
Weird, the Tool fans I always met liked Tool but were kind of pretentious and looked down on most other Hard Rock/Metal bands. I'm only finding out now that a lot of Tool fans are kind of horrible.
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My memories/experiences with Tool fans are so different. Maybe it’s because of where I’m at in Texas. Pretty much anybody that listened to rock music instead of country radio got along with each other. Plus it’s not like Tool had a distinct subculture like Insane Clown Posse. It was a really popular band! Saying all fans of “x” are like “y” has always struck me as...not cool...especially in situations of a band with that level of popularity
 
supahypeag said:
My memories/experiences with Tool fans are so different. Maybe it’s because of where I’m at in Texas. Pretty much anybody that listened to rock music instead of country radio got along with each other. Plus it’s not like Tool had a distinct subculture like Insane Clown Posse. It was a really popular band! Saying all fans of “x” are like “y” has always struck me as...not cool...especially in situations of a band with that level of popularity
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Yeah I live in NY and am around the same age as Storf (I think) and I could never imagines any of the gym or jock crowds listening to Tool. Maybe some of the more elitist, asshole Goth or metal-head kids.
But even still I would never not like a band because of their fans. And as much as I like Storf, the fact that he likes Florida Georgia line and other Bro-Country means that he probably shouldnt take that stance either.
 
wynn72 said:
Yeah I live in NY and am around the same age as Storf (I think) and I could never imagines any of the gym or jock crowds listening to Tool. Maybe some of the more elitist, asshole Goth or metal-head kids.
But even still I would never not like a band because of their fans. And as much as I like Storf, the fact that he likes Florida Georgia line and other Bro-Country means that he probably shouldnt take that stance either.
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I don't think his personal experience in the town he grew up in negates yours, or vice versa. I doubt that he's lying, so of course it colors his view of the band; not the fans themselves so much as their treatment of him. The aural trigger of being bullied makes them inseparable. The plural of anecdote isn't data, so their fanbase is more than gym meatheads, and they possibly only make up a small portion.

Yeah, for curation purposes, he needs to be aware of his biases, especially depending on the tracks or exclusives for which he has primary input. I hope they all do to some extent. I'm personally very glad the country exclusives they've done so far are from the classic side, nothing from the modern pop country or r&b with twang that's dominated the charts the last few decades. One reason I'd never want that job is that I dislike just about anything modern pop/r&b and have no problem calling it all utterly disposable.
 
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serotonein said:
I don't think his personal experience in the town he grew up in negates yours, or vice versa. I doubt that he's lying, so of course it colors his view of the band; not the fans themselves so much as their treatment of him. The aural trigger of being picked on makes them inseparable. The plural of anecdote isn't data, so their fanbase is more than gym meatheads, and they possibly only make up a small portion.
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I should have elaborated, definitely don't think he's lying at all just that this surprises me as it's almost completely the opposite of what high school groups listened to it my area. I find it more interesting than anything. I also like FGL so no shade meant there either.

And there's a lot of great modern pop/r&b right now, you're missing out.
 
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A. If VMP is gonna do tool they are. Storf is not the last or most important word on essentials/exclusives

B. I don’t think curators need to worry about their biases. I think it is the job of the customer to understand those biases and their curator.

Some of the dislike for VMP’s curation recently is that it is clear that it is more of a committee’s decision then one curator. The customer’s Job is to decide if that committee’s direction fits their idea of the product. Matt made my decision easy with his tone deaf response to the forum. Their direction since has mostly been a lot of bias confirmation for me. Which is cool. Still would have loved those classics picks and the Jorge Ben Jor record.
 
NathanRicaud said:
Ok, I guess that was a stretch. But that album is full of catchy, juicy hits and most of second half of the album really does display that burlesque sound - which makes sense as they were a burlesque group. I love how sexual the album is and how cheap the sound is as well at tunes. It’s an iconic album actually. It’s not a classic gem, I’ll agree with that, but that release is way more interesting than at least half the exclusives VMP have been releasing lately 🤷‍♂️

I would rate the album like 7.7/10, so it definitely isn’t a classic but it’s held up well and stands out as an album from the 2000’s! 😉
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I really like “I Hate This Part” and that song they with Busta Rhymes, “Don’t Cha”, but I’m not much of a fan of the rest of their work. The other singles from that first album aren’t terrible tho.
 
wynn72 said:
I should have elaborated, definitely don't think he's lying at all just that this surprises me as it's almost completely the opposite of what high school groups listened to it my area. I find it more interesting than anything. I also like FGL so no shade meant there either.

And there's a lot of great modern pop/r&b right now, you're missing out.
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What they desperately need to do, in my opinion, is just launch the bloody crate diggers sub. The essentials, and even to an extent the classics, have become comical at this stage.

The idea that it’s a committee of hipsters picking this year rather than just one rogue hipster is proper scary...

Also dump now again, egon needs to realise that his talents lie in ectoplasm, not music...
 
Djxfactor511 said:
Serious question as someone who just completed his first quarter in the Now Again Reserve - What's wrong with Egon? I've generally enjoyed the picks that VMP have taken on, and really liked this quarter's Now Again Reserve.
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That was just a bad Ghostbusters joke!

I think if that’s your bag Now Again Reserve is a great thing to get into and I’m sure you’ll love it. You’re looking for that kind of very niche music. If VMP actually launch a crate diggers sub that’d be fine too.

My issues are none of them have been records that are “essential” to building up a collection or “classics” of jazz/soul/blues. They are too esoteric for that. Also it’s comical that at this stage that every time they want to go “weird” that they call Now Again! I guarantee you that this months super crate digger psyche rock will emerge from that stable.

I’ll be honest and say they’ve completely jumped the shark for me this year. I’m by no means close minded and I’ve been completely turned off by every essentials pick since de la soul...
 
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Where’s the Crate Diggers sub/track? I was looking super forward to it, but it seems like it won’t be coming anytime soon 😩

I hope the next VMP Anthology doesn’t include a $50 shipping price tag for those who live outside of the U.S.

I think I will really like the next VMP Anthology, but I hope it doesn’t cost heaps like the Blue Note VMP Anthology!

Just wished we had a Crate Diggers sub instead!
 
NathanRicaud said:
Where’s the Crate Diggers sub/track? I was looking super forward to it, but it seems like it won’t be coming anytime soon 😩

I hope the next VMP Anthology doesn’t include a $50 shipping price tag for those who live outside of the U.S.

I think I will really like the next VMP Anthology, but I hope it doesn’t cost heaps like the Blue Note VMP Anthology!

Just wished we had a Crate Diggers sub instead!
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There are so many labels that are doing it every month :) Go with Now Again, go with Analog Africa, Ostinato Records, Tidal Waves Music, Numero Group, Jazzman, BBE, Music from Memory, Athens of the North, Kalita, Mr. Bongo, Light in the Attic, etc... You can even make your own Crate Diggers every week if you want.
 
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