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Message started by steeldrivinghammer on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:02pm

Title: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by steeldrivinghammer on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:02pm
Oh what a question!

I think The Black Crowes rock and roll MUCH better.

Much.  :booze :smoking

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Some Guy on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:03pm
damn.

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by steeldrivinghammer on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:08pm
Damn straight rider.

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by ijwthstd on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:16pm
U2



Black Crowes just don't have the songs

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by steeldrivinghammer on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:21pm

ijwthstd wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:16pm:
U2



Black Crowes just don't have the songs


Don't have the songs!!!!!!!!!!????????????

COME ON!

Their guitars are all Keith!

They have that simple beat!

They have that great singer!

Dude it's all rock and roll!

Unlike U2 w/ their grotesque music million dollar sad.

Fuckin Bono, lol.


Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by lotsajizz on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:24pm
Please keep these lame comparison threads confined to the couch. :will-ya

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Some Guy on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:27pm
Crowes ain't in 3D.

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by steeldrivinghammer on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:29pm
Can U2 even play the Blues?

http://youtube.com/watch?v=0eHKKobWAT4&feature=related

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Gazza on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:36pm

wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:21pm:

ijwthstd wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:16pm:
U2



Black Crowes just don't have the songs


Don't have the songs!!!!!!!!!!????????????

COME ON!

Their guitars are all Keith!

They have that simple beat!

They have that great singer!

Dude it's all rock and roll!



Yes, but their songs are still shit.

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Gazza on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:37pm

wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:29pm:
Can U2 even play the Blues?

http://youtube.com/watch?v=0eHKKobWAT4&feature=related



and even if they cant or choose not to, what does that prove?

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by steeldrivinghammer on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:38pm

Gazza wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:36pm:

wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:21pm:

ijwthstd wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:16pm:
U2



Black Crowes just don't have the songs


Don't have the songs!!!!!!!!!!????????????

COME ON!

Their guitars are all Keith!

They have that simple beat!

They have that great singer!

Dude it's all rock and roll!



Yes, but their songs are still shit.


Oh, Gazza, I got shit to do but their songs roll.

Their songs are not shit.

What kind of music does U2 play anyhoo. Whats that called? I have no idea.

It ain't rock and roll brother.

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Some Guy on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:38pm

Gazza wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:37pm:

wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:29pm:
Can U2 even play the Blues?

http://youtube.com/watch?v=0eHKKobWAT4&feature=related



and even if they cant or choose not to, what does that prove?

hammertime is drinking beer.

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Joey on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:38pm
" damn "


that is right !!!


www.interference.com


'kins ! ™

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by steeldrivinghammer on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:39pm

Gazza wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:37pm:

wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:29pm:
Can U2 even play the Blues?

http://youtube.com/watch?v=0eHKKobWAT4&feature=related



and even if they cant or choose not to, what does that prove?



It proves their more like the Stones which, IMFO, means the whole fucking book.

Come on, you should know better!

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Some Guy on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:40pm
I highly recommend the pinch method for this thread
http://www.septicsure.com/

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by BONOISLOVE on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:42pm

wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:38pm:

Gazza wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:36pm:

wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:21pm:

ijwthstd wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:16pm:
U2



Black Crowes just don't have the songs


Don't have the songs!!!!!!!!!!????????????

COME ON!

Their guitars are all Keith!

They have that simple beat!

They have that great singer!

Dude it's all rock and roll!



Yes, but their songs are still shit.


Oh, Gazza, I got shit to do but their songs roll.

Their songs are not shit.

What kind of music does U2 play anyhoo. Whats that called? I have no idea.

It ain't rock and roll brother.



Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Gazza on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:43pm

wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:38pm:

Gazza wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:36pm:

wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:21pm:

ijwthstd wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:16pm:
U2



Black Crowes just don't have the songs


Don't have the songs!!!!!!!!!!????????????

COME ON!

Their guitars are all Keith!

They have that simple beat!

They have that great singer!

Dude it's all rock and roll!



Yes, but their songs are still shit.


Oh, Gazza, I got shit to do but their songs roll.

Their songs are not shit.

What kind of music does U2 play anyhoo. Whats that called? I have no idea.

It ain't rock and roll brother.


Whats it called? Its called U2 music.

At least theyre not trying to be a third rate Rolling Stones.

call it all the meaningless, indefinable labels you choose - bottom line is that they dont have the songs. Just because its "rock n roll" doesnt mean its "better".

I like the IDEA of the Black Crowes. Very fan friendly, random setlists, roots-based music.

Unfortunately the songs arent there.

saw them 3 nights opening for the Stones at Wembley in 1995. They were fucking horrible.

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by left shoe shuffle on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:43pm

Worst. Thread. Ever.

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Some Guy on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:45pm

left shoe shuffle wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:43pm:
Worst. Thread. Ever.

nice

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Gazza on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:46pm

wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:39pm:

Gazza wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:37pm:

wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:29pm:
Can U2 even play the Blues?

http://youtube.com/watch?v=0eHKKobWAT4&feature=related



and even if they cant or choose not to, what does that prove?



It proves their more like the Stones which, IMFO, means the whole fucking book.

Come on, you should know better!



No..it doesnt mean shit.

So, if I can or choose to 'play the blues' that means I'm  worthy of being mentioned in the same breath as the Stones?

They're white boys from Dublin. Why the fuck should they be trying to pretend theyre a blues band?

You may as well make comparisons with Pearl Jam or The Gypsy Kings.

Do you only listen to one type of music? Regardless of whether its good or bad?

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Holden on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:49pm
U2 are annoying.

The Crowes have the right feel but they don't have to songs to back it up; boring riffs with boring lyrics.I do enjoy "Twice as hard" and "Jealous again."

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by left shoe shuffle on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:50pm

Gazza wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:46pm:
Do you only listen to one type of music? Regardless of whether its good or bad?


Wouldn't that be two types? ;)

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Pdog on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:51pm
When Assasins kill assasins, who kill assasins....

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Starbuck on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:51pm
this is right about the time of the thread where steelie breaks down and posts animal porn.

still...gazza...the crowes may not have the hits, but come on....southern harmony has got to make anyone's top 25 .....

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Some Guy on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:52pm

Pdog wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:51pm:
When Assasins kill assasins, who kill assasins....

assinine.

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by left shoe shuffle on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:54pm

Some Guy wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:52pm:

Pdog wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:51pm:
When Assasins kill assasins, who kill assasins....

assinine.


Or ten...

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Gazza on Jul 7th, 2008 at 3:43pm

Starbuck wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:51pm:
this is right about the time of the thread where steelie breaks down and posts animal porn.

still...gazza...the crowes may not have the hits, but come on....southern harmony has got to make anyone's top 25 .....



Not mine.

Like I said, good luck to them. I love what they represent. I just havent heard anything from them thats stayed inside me longer than my lunch.

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by ijwthstd on Jul 7th, 2008 at 3:43pm

wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:21pm:

ijwthstd wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:16pm:
U2



Black Crowes just don't have the songs


Don't have the songs!!!!!!!!!!????????????

COME ON!

Their guitars are all Keith!

They have that simple beat!

They have that great singer!

Dude it's all rock and roll!

Unlike U2 w/ their grotesque music million dollar sad.

Fuckin Bono, lol.



Something tells me you don't know what a "song" is


Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by PartyDoll MEG on Jul 7th, 2008 at 3:52pm
Duh...

I'm sitting her and you know what?  I can't even think of one Crowes song..A medlody or lyric...

Oh and I even have their early albums from back in the day...

That has to mean something.. And ya know what...Believe it or not a whole lot  of U2 melodies and lyrics come rushing from my mouth without even putting the thinkin cap on...


Just my 2 cents worth

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Pdog on Jul 7th, 2008 at 3:57pm
I know what you mean Meg. U2 has a unique sound, and they def. write catchy pop songs. Maybe that's why they are millionaire rock stars and The Crowes can't give away tix or albums...


Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Some Guy on Jul 7th, 2008 at 4:03pm
Dudes got some good tunes-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ne5u0gkF1E

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Pdog on Jul 7th, 2008 at 4:09pm

Some Guy wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 4:03pm:
Dudes got some good tunes-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ne5u0gkF1E


what's your standard for "good"? I don't hate The Crowes... BUT!!! They are like The Stones or The Allmans to name a few, retarded and annoying little copy cat brothers who don't have a fucking clue they are retarded and annoying little copy cat brothers.

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by fireontheplatter on Jul 7th, 2008 at 4:19pm
shake your money maker and southern harmony and the musical companion are fucking great cd's.

joshua tree is also great.


Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by ijwthstd on Jul 7th, 2008 at 4:41pm

PartyDoll MEG wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 3:52pm:
Duh...

I'm sitting her and you know what?  I can't even think of one Crowes song..A medlody or lyric...

Oh and I even have their early albums from back in the day...

That has to mean something.. And ya know what...Believe it or not a whole lot  of U2 melodies and lyrics come rushing from my mouth without even putting the thinkin cap on...


Just my 2 cents worth



I bet if you looked at a recent Crowes and a recent U2 setlist side by side, you would recognize more songs on the Crowes setlist.

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by robpop on Jul 7th, 2008 at 4:48pm
As the Boss said at U2's induction into the R and R Hall of Hame, This is the last band I would know all the names of its members.  Even at today's loose standards for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, does anybody see the Crowes getting in?

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by PartyDoll MEG on Jul 7th, 2008 at 5:26pm

ijwthstd wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 4:41pm:

PartyDoll MEG wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 3:52pm:
Duh...

I'm sitting her and you know what?  I can't even think of one Crowes song..A medlody or lyric...

Oh and I even have their early albums from back in the day...

That has to mean something.. And ya know what...Believe it or not a whole lot  of U2 melodies and lyrics come rushing from my mouth without even putting the thinkin cap on...


Just my 2 cents worth



I bet if you looked at a recent Crowes and a recent U2 setlist side by side, you would recognize more songs on the Crowes setlist.

Ok I'll be a guinea pig. U2 hasn't played an entire concert since 12/06 and the Crowes one is from Philly last week.  I will only highlight the ones I recognize from the title..and let me tell ya I would not be a good  partner in a game of name that tune ;D

U2 Setlist    
  1. City Of Blinding Lights
  2. Vertigo / Theme From Hawaii 5-0 (snippet) / She Loves You (snippet)
  3. Elevation
  4. I Will Follow
  5. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For / In A Little While (snippet)
  6. Beautiful Day / Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (snippet) / Blackbird (snippet)
  7. Angel Of Harlem
  8. Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses
  9. The First Time  ??not sure
 10. Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own / La Vie En Rose (snippet)
 11. Love And Peace Or Else
 12. Sunday Bloody Sunday / Rock The Casbah (snippet)
 13. Bullet The Blue Sky / When Johnny Comes Marching Home (snippet) / The Hands That Built America (snippet)
 14. Miss Sarajevo
 15. Pride (In The Name Of Love)
 16. Where The Streets Have No Name
 17. Instant Karma! (snippet) / One

     encore(s):
 18. The Fly / (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (snippet)
 19.[b] Mysterious Ways

 20. With Or Without You
 21.Window In The Skies
 22. The Saints Are Coming / When The Saints Come Marching In (snippet)
 23. Rockin' In The Free World
 24. All I Want Is You                  

Think the ones I wasn't sure of are from the last albums and if I heard them I'd say -oh yeah

OK..the Crowes  

Moving On Down the Line
Goodbye Daughters of the Revolution
Cypress Time
Cursed Diamond
Paint an 8
Jam into Bring On, Bring On
There's Gold in Them Hills
Long Black Veil
Whoa Mule
Quinn the Eskimo (The Mighty Quinn) - First time ever played
Downtown Money Waster into another Jam
Thorn in My Pride
Sting Me
No Speak No Slave
Wounded Bird

—Encore—
Jam into Waiting Guilty
Don't Do It                      

Sorry..knew one of their songs and 2 covers by title alone...

Like I said....

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by mojoman on Jul 7th, 2008 at 7:00pm
i really cant compare two bands from two different era's and continents. i would just say that U2 hands down has more talent, originality and energy. the crowes are a great bar band. that's it.

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Riffhard on Jul 7th, 2008 at 7:56pm

mojoman wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 7:00pm:
i really cant compare two bands from two different era's and continents. i would just say that U2 hands down has more talent, originality and energy. the crowes are a great bar band. that's it.



Exactly what I was thinking. I know the Crowes personally. Or I should say that I knew the Crowes way back when. Their former bass player,Johnny Colt, was my next door neighbor for years. They are a great bar band, but the best bar that I ever saw in Atlanta was The Georgia Satellites. The only problem with the Satellites was that they got stuck behind the one song that would haunt them forever, Keep Your Hands To Youself. While that was a great tune it got so overplayed that the band couldn't get around it. However, as bar bands go The Satellites blew the Crows off the stage every time. It wasn't even close.


I don't personally dig U2 that much, but they are at a completly differnt level than the Black Crowes will ever achieve. They are rock and roll superstars the world over. The Crowes can never make that claim.


Riffy

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Factory Girl on Jul 8th, 2008 at 8:12am
I think that the Crowes are a better, if less consistent, band.   I saw them with Pagey and they were AMAZING!!  True, they were playing with Pagey.   Who has the new BC CD?


U2 are good at churning out predictable arena hymns that are fool proof.  But, they lack spontaneity and brilliance.






Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Starbuck on Jul 8th, 2008 at 9:07am

PartyDoll MEG wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 5:26pm:
I bet if you looked at a recent Crowes and a recent U2 setlist side by side, you would recognize more songs on the Crowes setlist.
Ok I'll be a guinea pig.  I will only highlight the ones I recognize from the title..and let me tell ya I would not be a good  partner in a game of name that tune ;D

U2 Setlist    
  2. She Loves You[/b] (snippet)
  6.  Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (snippet) / Blackbird (snippet)[/b]
  17. Instant Karma! (snippet) / One

     encore(s):
  20. Within You Without You

Think the ones I wasn't sure of are from the last albums and if I heard them I'd say -oh yeah yeah yeah

and oh yes....happy birthday ringo!!!


for my baby meggie...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=76O6tuJPe3w

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Gazza on Jul 8th, 2008 at 9:40am

Factory Girl wrote on Jul 8th, 2008 at 8:12am:
 

U2 are good at churning out predictable arena hymns that are fool proof.  But, they lack spontaneity and brilliance.



they're hardly alone there, unfortunately.

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Factory Girl on Jul 8th, 2008 at 9:44am

[/quote]


they're hardly alone there, unfortunately.[/quote]

G, I hardly disagree :weed.

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by PartyDoll MEG on Jul 8th, 2008 at 10:56am

Starbuck wrote on Jul 8th, 2008 at 9:07am:

PartyDoll MEG wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 5:26pm:
I bet if you looked at a recent Crowes and a recent U2 setlist side by side, you would recognize more songs on the Crowes setlist.
Ok I'll be a guinea pig.  I will only highlight the ones I recognize from the title..and let me tell ya I would not be a good  partner in a game of name that tune ;D

U2 Setlist    
  2. She Loves You[/b] (snippet)
  6.  Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (snippet) / Blackbird (snippet)[/b]
  17. Instant Karma! (snippet) / One

     encore(s):
  20. Within You Without You

Think the ones I wasn't sure of are from the last albums and if I heard them I'd say -oh yeah yeah yeah

and oh yes....happy birthday ringo!!!


for my baby meggie...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=76O6tuJPe3w


Gee I just love how you put "words in my mouth" !!

But since you so special, I'll forgive you this time! :D

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by LadyJane on Jul 8th, 2008 at 11:30am
I prefer the Crowes.
Why? They are more "Stonesy".

While U2 certainly has it's fan base, I find "Saint Bono" nauseating and the music okay.

While I may recognize more of U2's hits, my crotch recognizes that raw, raunchy sound of Rich Robinson's guitar.

I've seen both Bands live and preferred the Crowes.
Again, more "Stonesy"

LJ

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by robpop on Jul 8th, 2008 at 11:40am
U2 had an incredible run Boy through Rattle and Hum.  They made some great angry music.  I saw U2 a few times during that stretch, and the shows were incredible.  Then came Achtung Baby, and away went a great band.

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by speedfreakjive on Jul 8th, 2008 at 12:20pm
i respect u2 - they are artists, but bono has become way to vain in recent years

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Factory Girl on Jul 8th, 2008 at 3:11pm
I think "Zooropa" was great.  "Daddy's going to pay for your crashed car" is a great tune.   But, U2 will never again venture into "Zooropa" territory.

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by fireontheplatter on Jul 8th, 2008 at 5:02pm

robpop wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 4:48pm:
As the Boss said at U2's induction into the R and R Hall of Hame, This is the last band I would know all the names of its members.  Even at today's loose standards for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, does anybody see the Crowes getting in?



oh totally, but not anytime soon.. as some would say....they haven't paid their dues yet.
the black crows are a great band, and they put on a great show.  the problem with these fuckers is they keep changing band members, so noone can remember the names.

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by fireontheplatter on Jul 8th, 2008 at 5:04pm

robpop wrote on Jul 8th, 2008 at 11:40am:
U2 had an incredible run Boy through Rattle and Hum.  They made some great angry music.  I saw U2 a few times during that stretch, and the shows were incredible.  Then came Achtung Baby, and away went a great band.


rattle and hum made a huge splash for me.  i pretty much never left my tape deck for about 1 year.

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by mojoman on Jul 8th, 2008 at 5:11pm

wrote on Jul 8th, 2008 at 5:04pm:

robpop wrote on Jul 8th, 2008 at 11:40am:
U2 had an incredible run Boy through Rattle and Hum.  They made some great angry music.  I saw U2 a few times during that stretch, and the shows were incredible.  Then came Achtung Baby, and away went a great band.


rattle and hum made a huge splash for me.  i pretty much never left my tape deck for about 1 year.




ho and hum.......... :interestingstuffronnie

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by fireontheplatter on Jul 8th, 2008 at 5:13pm

PartyDoll MEG wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 3:52pm:
Duh...

I'm sitting her and you know what?  I can't even think of one Crowes song..A medlody or lyric...

Oh and I even have their early albums from back in the day...

That has to mean something.. And ya know what...Believe it or not a whole lot  of U2 melodies and lyrics come rushing from my mouth without even putting the thinkin cap on...


Just my 2 cents worth


i can't picture a a preppy nj girl being a crunchy crows fan.

you're saying the song...'she talks to angles' ain't melodic.  give me a break.

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Some Guy on Jul 8th, 2008 at 5:19pm
OK this Crowes album is good-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ne5u0gkF1E

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Gazza on Jul 8th, 2008 at 5:32pm

wrote on Jul 8th, 2008 at 5:13pm:

PartyDoll MEG wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 3:52pm:
Duh...

I'm sitting her and you know what?  I can't even think of one Crowes song..A medlody or lyric...

Oh and I even have their early albums from back in the day...

That has to mean something.. And ya know what...Believe it or not a whole lot  of U2 melodies and lyrics come rushing from my mouth without even putting the thinkin cap on...


Just my 2 cents worth


i can't picture a a preppy nj girl being a crunchy crows fan.

you're saying the song...'she talks to angles' ain't melodic.  give me a break.


:wtf3
Meg? Preppy? From New Jersey?

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Nasty Habits on Jul 8th, 2008 at 5:37pm

wrote on Jul 8th, 2008 at 5:13pm:

PartyDoll MEG wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 3:52pm:
Duh...

I'm sitting her and you know what?  I can't even think of one Crowes song..A medlody or lyric...

Oh and I even have their early albums from back in the day...

That has to mean something.. And ya know what...Believe it or not a whole lot  of U2 melodies and lyrics come rushing from my mouth without even putting the thinkin cap on...


Just my 2 cents worth


i can't picture a a preppy nj girl being a crunchy crows fan.

you're saying the song...'she talks to angles' ain't melodic.  give me a break.


No, she's saying she can't recall the melody.  Big difference.



Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by lotsajizz on Jul 8th, 2008 at 7:51pm
As Gazza feels about the Crowes, I feel about Springsteen.

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by PartyDoll MEG on Jul 8th, 2008 at 7:55pm

Nasty Habits wrote on Jul 8th, 2008 at 5:37pm:

wrote on Jul 8th, 2008 at 5:13pm:

PartyDoll MEG wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 3:52pm:
Duh...

I'm sitting her and you know what?  I can't even think of one Crowes song..A medlody or lyric...

Oh and I even have their early albums from back in the day...

That has to mean something.. And ya know what...Believe it or not a whole lot  of U2 melodies and lyrics come rushing from my mouth without even putting the thinkin cap on...


Just my 2 cents worth


i can't picture a a preppy nj girl being a crunchy crows fan.

you're saying the song...'she talks to angles' ain't melodic.  give me a break.


No, she's saying she can't recall the melody.  Big difference.

Thanks, Nasty for covering my back!

Platter..I ain't from NJ and I'm as far from being preppy as the alligator logo on your shirt..

And I like the Crowes music, but it is just not memorable to me.  I don't continue to hum/sing one of their tunes the rest of the day after I hear it.

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Gazza on Jul 9th, 2008 at 6:25am

lotsajizz wrote on Jul 8th, 2008 at 7:51pm:
As Gazza feels about the Crowes, I feel about Springsteen.



Could be worse, Jizzy - you could have compared Bruce to The Singing Poodle.

Like I said, I've nothing against them and I like what they stand for - their music just doesnt move me like I wish it would. I've tried.

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Wild Bill on Jul 9th, 2008 at 10:37am
U2 guitars go dink-a-dink-a-dink.

Black Crowes guitars sound like rock 'n' roll guitars.

Plus, Boner has become a grade A wanker.

There's an informative cover article in the new Guitar Player about Rich Robinson and Luther Dickinson.


Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by mojoman on Jul 9th, 2008 at 11:43am

Wild Bill wrote on Jul 9th, 2008 at 10:37am:
U2 guitars go dink-a-dink-a-dink.

Black Crowes guitars sound like rock 'n' roll guitars.

Plus, Boner has become a grade A wanker.

There's an informative cover article in the new Guitar Player about Rich Robinson and Luther Dickinson.



U2's sound hasnt moved far from 78
BC's cound hasnt moved far from 68

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by steeldrivinghammer on Jul 9th, 2008 at 3:04pm

Gazza wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 2:46pm:
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Do you only listen to one type of music?


Only 2.

Good Stones sounding rock & roll, and those fuckin Blues.

As long as it sounds like the Stones, then just play the fucking track.

To me there is nothing better than the Stones sound and most of the time, I can't get enough.

U2 makes me a little dizzy and bored.

I can feel U2's bassist though, but just can't feel the 3 others.

They just have no feeling, which is not so appealing...

Forgot to mention that the Crowes are full of Soul.

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Joey on Jul 9th, 2008 at 3:09pm

" I can feel U2's bassist though, but just can't feel the 3 others.

They just have no feeling, which is not so appealing...

Forgot to mention that the Crowes are full of Soul.  "


Muffin ?!


Weeding ?!



Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by steeldrivinghammer on Jul 9th, 2008 at 3:33pm

Joey wrote on Jul 9th, 2008 at 3:09pm:
Muffin ?!


Weeding ?!


Ah, just chillin with the weasel...

They just plain suck - Bono can't sing and the Edge can't play.

They're pretentious,  if you want to give me a message, just say it. Otherwise, let's let music be music and not some crappy politcal statement of the month. If I want politics I'll watch Fox, when I want music I buy an album. Music first, message second.

The rhythm section can't hold a candle to The Black Crowes or any other halfway decent rock band. How they got to be so damn popular is beyond me.

Oh, maybe universal messages of love, peace, and freedom helped U2's overrated cause.

The common U2 listener is but a frail consumer my little buddy...

But I know Gazza has better taste though, just giving him shit, but they do suck though...

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Steel Wheels on Jul 9th, 2008 at 3:46pm
I saw the Crowes in Philly last week and lemme tell you something...

There is nothing sweeter than a band jamming on vintage Gibson 335's playing music about sex, drugs, and rock and roll.

"If you feel like a riot, don't you deny it!"

U2 may have the hit records, the amazing fan base, and the piles of money, but the Crowes got that cool ass vibe and attitude.  They closed out with a Little Richard cover that I swore would burn the venue to the fucking ground.

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Gazza on Jul 9th, 2008 at 3:52pm

wrote on Jul 9th, 2008 at 3:33pm:

Joey wrote on Jul 9th, 2008 at 3:09pm:
Muffin ?!


Weeding ?!


Ah, just chillin with the weasel...

They just plain suck - Bono can't sing and the Edge can't play.

They're pretentious,  if you want to give me a message, just say it. Otherwise, let's let music be music and not some crappy politcal statement of the month. If I want politics I'll watch Fox, when I want music I buy an album. Music first, message second.

The rhythm section can't hold a candle to The Black Crowes or any other halfway decent rock band. How they got to be so damn popular is beyond me.

Oh, maybe universal messages of love, peace, and freedom helped U2's overrated cause.

The common U2 listener is but a frail consumer my little buddy...

But I know Gazza has better taste though, just giving him shit, but they do suck though...



Maybe they do, maybe they dont - but whats the point of 'comparing' two bands who arent remotely musically alike? What next - the Stones vs Celine Dion?  Bob Marley vs Tom Jones?

As for this bizarre unease that some fans (mostly American Stones fans for some reason) have about any act daring to have a 'message' or opinion on anything under the sun - fuck me, what year is this? 1955?

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Some Guy on Jul 9th, 2008 at 3:54pm

Riffhard wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 7:56pm:

mojoman wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 7:00pm:
i really cant compare two bands from two different era's and continents. i would just say that U2 hands down has more talent, originality and energy. the crowes are a great bar band. that's it.



Exactly what I was thinking. I know the Crowes personally. Or I should say that I knew the Crowes way back when. Their former bass player,Johnny Colt, was my next door neighbor for years. They are a great bar band, but the best bar that I ever saw in Atlanta was The Georgia Satellites. The only problem with the Satellites was that they got stuck behind the one song that would haunt them forever, Keep Your Hands To Youself. While that was a great tune it got so overplayed that the band couldn't get around it. However, as bar bands go The Satellites blew the Crows off the stage every time. It wasn't even close.


I don't personally dig U2 that much, but they are at a completly differnt level than the Black Crowes will ever achieve. They are rock and roll superstars the world over. The Crowes can never make that claim.


Riffy

I briefly knew Chuck when he was in 7th grade or so, summer of 80 or 81- very cool cat! Laurel Valley Apts. on Terrill Mill rd. Down from Windy Hill Rd. check it sniff!

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Pdog on Jul 9th, 2008 at 4:05pm
Steel Driving Hammer falls into a barrel of tits and comes out holding a dick...
Howe?

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by steeldrivinghammer on Jul 9th, 2008 at 4:07pm
Gazzer I know you've heard the Crowes "Wiser Time"...

Thats not a song?

Kickin' My Heart Around?

That song kicks so far up your ass you never know what hit you...

lol

I hope you heard their latest album G.

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Gazza on Jul 9th, 2008 at 4:09pm

wrote on Jul 9th, 2008 at 4:07pm:
Gazzer I know you've heard the Crowes "Wiser Time"...

Thats not a song?

Kickin' My Heart Around?

That song kicks so far up your ass you never know what hit you...

lol

I hope you heard their latest album G.


I'll remove my head from my ass and see if there's enough room for it, Steelie!

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Some Guy on Jul 9th, 2008 at 4:12pm
Saint Sway left because of their latest album.

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Joey on Jul 9th, 2008 at 4:43pm

" If I want politics I'll watch Fox  "

What ?!


!!!!!!!!!!



Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Riffhard on Jul 9th, 2008 at 6:22pm

Some Guy wrote on Jul 9th, 2008 at 3:54pm:

Riffhard wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 7:56pm:

mojoman wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 7:00pm:
i really cant compare two bands from two different era's and continents. i would just say that U2 hands down has more talent, originality and energy. the crowes are a great bar band. that's it.



Exactly what I was thinking. I know the Crowes personally. Or I should say that I knew the Crowes way back when. Their former bass player,Johnny Colt, was my next door neighbor for years. They are a great bar band, but the best bar that I ever saw in Atlanta was The Georgia Satellites. The only problem with the Satellites was that they got stuck behind the one song that would haunt them forever, Keep Your Hands To Youself. While that was a great tune it got so overplayed that the band couldn't get around it. However, as bar bands go The Satellites blew the Crows off the stage every time. It wasn't even close.


I don't personally dig U2 that much, but they are at a completly differnt level than the Black Crowes will ever achieve. They are rock and roll superstars the world over. The Crowes can never make that claim.


Riffy

I briefly knew Chuck when he was in 7th grade or so, summer of 80 or 81- very cool cat! Laurel Valley Apts. on Terrill Mill rd. Down from Windy Hill Rd. check it sniff!



Holy Shit!!!! That's where I lived! Laurel Valley and then it became Almond Tree. Chuck lived in the building right next to mine. He used to ask me to throw the football with him or some such shit. Yes, this was around 1980-81. Later when he got older he'd swing by and ask for weed. I used to laugh and tell him that he was too young to be smoking the evil weed. Damn what a small world!


Riffy

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Some Guy on Jul 10th, 2008 at 6:41am

Riffhard wrote on Jul 9th, 2008 at 6:22pm:

Some Guy wrote on Jul 9th, 2008 at 3:54pm:

Riffhard wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 7:56pm:

mojoman wrote on Jul 7th, 2008 at 7:00pm:
i really cant compare two bands from two different era's and continents. i would just say that U2 hands down has more talent, originality and energy. the crowes are a great bar band. that's it.



Exactly what I was thinking. I know the Crowes personally. Or I should say that I knew the Crowes way back when. Their former bass player,Johnny Colt, was my next door neighbor for years. They are a great bar band, but the best bar that I ever saw in Atlanta was The Georgia Satellites. The only problem with the Satellites was that they got stuck behind the one song that would haunt them forever, Keep Your Hands To Youself. While that was a great tune it got so overplayed that the band couldn't get around it. However, as bar bands go The Satellites blew the Crows off the stage every time. It wasn't even close.


I don't personally dig U2 that much, but they are at a completly differnt level than the Black Crowes will ever achieve. They are rock and roll superstars the world over. The Crowes can never make that claim.


Riffy

I briefly knew Chuck when he was in 7th grade or so, summer of 80 or 81- very cool cat! Laurel Valley Apts. on Terrill Mill rd. Down from Windy Hill Rd. check it sniff!



Holy Shit!!!! That's where I lived! Laurel Valley and then it became Almond Tree. Chuck lived in the building right next to mine. He used to ask me to throw the football with him or some such shit. Yes, this was around 1980-81. Later when he got older he'd swing by and ask for weed. I used to laugh and tell him that he was too young to be smoking the evil weed. Damn what a small world!


Riffy

Wow! Too funny.

Title: Re: U2 vs The Black Crowes
Post by Joey on Jul 10th, 2008 at 9:24am
"  That's where I lived! Laurel Valley and then it became Almond Tree. Chuck lived in the building right next to mine. He used to ask me to throw the football with him or some such shit. Yes, this was around 1980-81. Later when he got older he'd swing by and ask for weed. I used to laugh and tell him that he was too young to be smoking the evil weed. Damn what a small world!  "





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