SAShepherd commented on EMP Pop Conference '09 Goes "D.M.S.R.", at 11:45 AM on Sep 3 Once again, kids music gets screwed over, man! more »

SAShepherd commented on Do You Listen While You Work?, at 7:11 PM on Aug 20 @Michaelangelo Matos: I'd disagree and say Raspberry Chocolate Chip was better, but that's only because I ordered it every time I went and never tried anything else. more »

SAShepherd commented on Do You Listen While You Work?, at 4:14 PM on Aug 20 Tool here, too: Office, so whatever I want. more »

SAShepherd commented on My Friend Plays The Ukulele, at 6:40 PM on Aug 19 @Maura Johnston: Yeah, I'm just trying to make it through two-chords songs without staring at the tablature, so I'm way sub-Wolk-ian in my skills. Still, if you've got any songs that just use C and C7, I'm your man. more »

SAShepherd commented on My Friend Plays The Ukulele, at 5:28 PM on Aug 19 As an aside, I got a uke a couple years ago, and can I say just how great it is? more »

SAShepherd commented on Radiohead Vs. The Hold Steady: Whose Side Are You On?, at 12:21 PM on Aug 18 @gregcoff: Yeah, that just about nails it. @TheRunningboard7: Agree with the first paragraph -- Kubler's statement would've made more sense (to me, anyway) 12 months ago, not now -- In Rainbows was the first Radiohead album I've fully enjoyed since OK Computer. I'd still rather listen to the Hold Steady, but evidently I'm in the minority here... more »

SAShepherd commented on Which Alt-Rock Classics Do We Hate Most?, at 12:27 PM on Aug 14 @How do I say this ... more »

SAShepherd commented on Which Alt-Rock Classics Do We Hate Most?, at 12:11 PM on Aug 14 I don't think "Under the Bridge" qualifies as "classic," but I do think it qualifies as "suck." As for a somewhat more critically-appreciated song, I've never understood the plaudits for the Pixies' "Where Is My Mind?" So many other, better songs in their career, why does that plodding track get all the kudos? more »

SAShepherd commented on The Newest Innovation In Kids' Compilations: "No Annoying Cover Songs!", at 4:10 PM on Aug 13 @Michaelangelo Matos: Hey, I'm just waiting until Idolator realizes that it needs to stop worrying about the 13-year-olds and start worrying about the 3-year-olds. But I'm staying away from the Jonas Brothers story, for obvious reasons. more »

SAShepherd commented on The Newest Innovation In Kids' Compilations: "No Annoying Cover Songs!", at 3:05 PM on Aug 13 Believe me, I'm no fan of KidzBop. more »

SAShepherd commented on Which News Item Will Cause Music Snobs To Complain Louder?, at 1:43 PM on Aug 12 @Ned Raggett: Hey, no shame here, either for the Cure or the Hold Steady or the Counting Crows. more »

SAShepherd commented on Which News Item Will Cause Music Snobs To Complain Louder?, at 1:26 PM on Aug 12 @Ned Raggett: See, "Long December" still makes me well up a bit. more »

SAShepherd commented on Toots & The Maytals Could Never Be A "Let Down", at 5:05 PM on Jul 22 @SAShepherd: And, see, that's what I get for listening to satellite radio and not knowing that the song I liked is the very version being slammed. more »

SAShepherd commented on Toots & The Maytals Could Never Be A "Let Down", at 2:36 PM on Jul 22 Thanks for the reminder on this -- I remember hearing the version of "Karma Police" on this, thinking, "huh. more »

SAShepherd commented on Tough Break, Kiddos: Kidzapalooza Los Angeles Is Off, at 3:46 PM on Jul 11 Yeah, I saw that lineup last week and, well, words failed me. more »

SAShepherd commented on Whither The Live Album: The Debate Continues, at 12:36 PM on Jul 8 I bought "The Name of This Band is Talking Heads," or whatever that finally-released-to-CD live/etc. more »

SAShepherd commented on "Juno" Soundtrack Was Almost Devoted To Yo La Tengo, at 6:43 PM on Jun 26 @SAShepherd: That's "I've." Grr. more »

SAShepherd commented on "Juno" Soundtrack Was Almost Devoted To Yo La Tengo, at 6:43 PM on Jun 26 @loudersoft: I'be already decided they're overrated. more »