For the Love of Jah...

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Someone please post about something other than The Last, Descendents, or All. Even posts about Dag Nasty would be welcome at this point.

[pedro]

Off the top of my head, I have the following songs with "Jah" in the title:

"Forever Loving Jah" - Bob Marley and the Wailers
"I Love I Jah" - Bad Brains
"Blow Me Jah" - Meatmen

There maybe more. Probably. I'm not sure.

[JGJR]

Someone please post about something other than The Last, Descendents, or All. Even posts about Dag Nasty would be welcome at this point.

What's stopping you?

[JGJR]

Off the top of my head, I have the following songs with "Jah" in the title:

"Forever Loving Jah" - Bob Marley and the Wailers
"I Love I Jah" - Bad Brains
"Blow Me Jah" - Meatmen

There maybe more. Probably. I'm not sure.

"Jah War" - The Ruts
"Jah Calling" - Bad Brains

[version sound]

Someone please post about something other than The Last, Descendents, or All. Even posts about Dag Nasty would be welcome at this point.

What's stopping you?

The fact that you and Greg are the only people actively replying to threads.

[yourenotevil]

Someone please post about something other than The Last, Descendents, or All. Even posts about Dag Nasty would be welcome at this point.

What's stopping you?

The fact that you and Greg are the only people actively replying to threads.

HA! this is true. add running thread to the mix.

[gregpolard]

The last time all of us were on here at the same time, the running joke was a Descendents thread.

(see what I did there?)

[pedro]

"Jah War" - The Ruts
"Jah Calling" - Bad Brains

Yup, I have those two. There is also the "Rally 'Round Jah Throne". Or is it "Jah Tree"? Bad Brains reggae is so utterly forgettable.

add running thread to the mix.

The idea that you have ever clicked on the running thread makes me smile. Thanks!

FTR, I stopped reading the Descendents thread before it got to page two. The fact that it is eight pages long just reinforces my belief that the Descendents are the most over-rated punk band of all time. At least here.

I have never clicked on the Last thread. Because I don't care about them at all.

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FTR, I stopped reading the Descendents thread before it got to page two. The fact that it is eight pages long just reinforces my belief that the Descendents are the most over-rated punk band of all time. At least here.

This kind of no nonsense posting is exactly why you should come around more often.

[gregpolard]

"Jah War" - The Ruts
"Jah Calling" - Bad Brains

Yup, I have those two. There is also the "Rally 'Round Jah Throne". Or is it "Jah Tree"? Bad Brains reggae is so utterly forgettable.

add running thread to the mix.

The idea that you have ever clicked on the running thread makes me smile. Thanks!

FTR, I stopped reading the Descendents thread before it got to page two. The fact that it is eight pages long just reinforces my belief that the Descendents are the most over-rated punk band of all time. At least here.

I have never clicked on the Last thread. Because I don't care about them at all.

I wish it was eight pages. It's only 5 so far.....so far.

[JGJR]

"Jah War" - The Ruts
"Jah Calling" - Bad Brains

Yup, I have those two. There is also the "Rally 'Round Jah Throne". Or is it "Jah Tree"? Bad Brains reggae is so utterly forgettable.

I know the former and it's a Bad Brains tune, but don't know the latter and have never heard of it.

[JGJR]

FTR, I stopped reading the Descendents thread before it got to page two. The fact that it is eight pages long just reinforces my belief that the Descendents are the most over-rated punk band of all time. At least here.

This kind of no nonsense posting is exactly why you should come around more often.

This post just reinforces my belief that with respect to Descendents, pedro needs to question his beliefs.

[yourenotevil]

i seem to be in the minority with bad brains fans, but i have always liked the BB reggae stuff.

[version sound]

FTR, I stopped reading the Descendents thread before it got to page two. The fact that it is eight pages long just reinforces my belief that the Descendents are the most over-rated punk band of all time. At least here.

This kind of no nonsense posting is exactly why you should come around more often.

This post just reinforces my belief that with respect to Descendents, pedro needs to question his beliefs.

The Descendents are both good and overrated. The two aren't mutually exclusive.

[yourenotevil]

FTR, I stopped reading the Descendents thread before it got to page two. The fact that it is eight pages long just reinforces my belief that the Descendents are the most over-rated punk band of all time. At least here.

This kind of no nonsense posting is exactly why you should come around more often.

This post just reinforces my belief that with respect to Descendents, pedro needs to question his beliefs.

The Descendents are both good and overrated. The two aren't mutually exclusive.

i like the descendents, but i never went nuts about them. they have a pretty solid output, but the first record is easily their best. never got into ALL.

[gregpolard]

FTR, I stopped reading the Descendents thread before it got to page two. The fact that it is eight pages long just reinforces my belief that the Descendents are the most over-rated punk band of all time. At least here.

This kind of no nonsense posting is exactly why you should come around more often.

This post just reinforces my belief that with respect to Descendents, pedro needs to question his beliefs.

The Descendents are both good and overrated. The two aren't mutually exclusive.

i like the descendents, but i never went nuts about them. they have a pretty solid output, but the first record is easily their best. never got into ALL.

Save this for the Descendents/ALL thread, will ya?

[JGJR]

i seem to be in the minority with bad brains fans, but i have always liked the BB reggae stuff.

I have, too, at least some of it but especially "I and I Survive" and also "Leaving Babylon."

[JGJR]

The Descendents are both good and overrated. The two aren't mutually exclusive.

True re: the lack of mutual exclusivity. I just think that regardless of their status on this board, they are one of the best bands of the '80s. I have thought this way for a long time, too, so it isn't peer pressure or anything (believe me).

[version sound]

The Descendents are both good and overrated. The two aren't mutually exclusive.

True re: the lack of mutual exclusivity. I just think that regardless of their status on this board, they are one of the best bands of the '80s. I have thought this way for a long time, too, so it isn't peer pressure or anything (believe me).

I don't doubt your sincerity. I think, as with most things, it's all a matter of timimg. If they hit you in a certain way in your teens or early 20s, you'll probably love them forever. For those of us who didn't have that experience, the level of obsession with them seems a bit out of proportion to their actual musical merit.

[scannest]

FTR, I stopped reading the Descendents thread before it got to page two. The fact that it is eight pages long just reinforces my belief that the Descendents are the most over-rated punk band of all time. At least here.

I did my best to de-rail said thread by discussing my obsession with KISS sneakers, but I think it eventually righted (or wrong-ed) itself.

[gregpolard]

FTR, I stopped reading the Descendents thread before it got to page two. The fact that it is eight pages long just reinforces my belief that the Descendents are the most over-rated punk band of all time. At least here.

I did my best to de-rail said thread by discussing my obsession with KISS sneakers, but I think it eventually righted (or wrong-ed) itself.

I know you're probably joking but what's the point of derailing a thread? Just start a new thread about something else.

[gregpolard]

Also to clarify, that wasn't just towards you, scannest. There's certain threads about things I don't know/care about that I just don't bother clicking on...even if it gets to 100 pages. It was like that on the old board and it's like that for me now.

[jaybird]

[scannest]

FTR, I stopped reading the Descendents thread before it got to page two. The fact that it is eight pages long just reinforces my belief that the Descendents are the most over-rated punk band of all time. At least here.

I did my best to de-rail said thread by discussing my obsession with KISS sneakers, but I think it eventually righted (or wrong-ed) itself.

I know you're probably joking but what's the point of derailing a thread? Just start a new thread about something else.

Yes, I was making a joke, therefore you are asking a question for which there is no answer. I don't think "derailing a thread" is an actual thing. I made it up 12 minutes ago.

[gregpolard]

FTR, I stopped reading the Descendents thread before it got to page two. The fact that it is eight pages long just reinforces my belief that the Descendents are the most over-rated punk band of all time. At least here.

I did my best to de-rail said thread by discussing my obsession with KISS sneakers, but I think it eventually righted (or wrong-ed) itself.

I know you're probably joking but what's the point of derailing a thread? Just start a new thread about something else.

Yes, I was making a joke, therefore you are asking a question for which there is no answer. I don't think "derailing a thread" is an actual thing. I made it up 12 minutes ago.

It is a real thing now! Trademark that shiz

[JGJR]

The Descendents are both good and overrated. The two aren't mutually exclusive.

True re: the lack of mutual exclusivity. I just think that regardless of their status on this board, they are one of the best bands of the '80s. I have thought this way for a long time, too, so it isn't peer pressure or anything (believe me).

I don't doubt your sincerity. I think, as with most things, it's all a matter of timimg. If they hit you in a certain way in your teens or early 20s, you'll probably love them forever. For those of us who didn't have that experience, the level of obsession with them seems a bit out of proportion to their actual musical merit.

I first heard them when I was 16, so yeah that definitely has a lot to do with my love of the Descendents and to a lesser degree, ALL as well (particularly the first few records they did with Scott). In other words, you are correct. There are definitely some bands now considered classic or who are well-loved that I wasn't into back then and find difficult to get into now.

[scannest]

The Descendents are both good and overrated. The two aren't mutually exclusive.

True re: the lack of mutual exclusivity. I just think that regardless of their status on this board, they are one of the best bands of the '80s. I have thought this way for a long time, too, so it isn't peer pressure or anything (believe me).

I don't doubt your sincerity. I think, as with most things, it's all a matter of timimg. If they hit you in a certain way in your teens or early 20s, you'll probably love them forever. For those of us who didn't have that experience, the level of obsession with them seems a bit out of proportion to their actual musical merit.

I first heard them when I was 16, so yeah that definitely has a lot to do with my love of the Descendents and to a lesser degree, ALL as well (particularly the first few records they did with Scott). In other words, you are correct. There are definitely some bands now considered classic or who are well-loved that I wasn't into back then and find difficult to get into now.

Nice VS, now we've got 2 Descendents/ALL threads going...

[gregpolard]

The Descendents are both good and overrated. The two aren't mutually exclusive.

True re: the lack of mutual exclusivity. I just think that regardless of their status on this board, they are one of the best bands of the '80s. I have thought this way for a long time, too, so it isn't peer pressure or anything (believe me).

I don't doubt your sincerity. I think, as with most things, it's all a matter of timimg. If they hit you in a certain way in your teens or early 20s, you'll probably love them forever. For those of us who didn't have that experience, the level of obsession with them seems a bit out of proportion to their actual musical merit.

I first heard them when I was 16, so yeah that definitely has a lot to do with my love of the Descendents and to a lesser degree, ALL as well (particularly the first few records they did with Scott). In other words, you are correct. There are definitely some bands now considered classic or who are well-loved that I wasn't into back then and find difficult to get into now.

Nice VS, now we've got 2 Descendents/ALL threads going...

Once you pop, you can't stop.

[JGJR]

The Descendents are both good and overrated. The two aren't mutually exclusive.

True re: the lack of mutual exclusivity. I just think that regardless of their status on this board, they are one of the best bands of the '80s. I have thought this way for a long time, too, so it isn't peer pressure or anything (believe me).

I don't doubt your sincerity. I think, as with most things, it's all a matter of timimg. If they hit you in a certain way in your teens or early 20s, you'll probably love them forever. For those of us who didn't have that experience, the level of obsession with them seems a bit out of proportion to their actual musical merit.

I first heard them when I was 16, so yeah that definitely has a lot to do with my love of the Descendents and to a lesser degree, ALL as well (particularly the first few records they did with Scott). In other words, you are correct. There are definitely some bands now considered classic or who are well-loved that I wasn't into back then and find difficult to get into now.

Nice VS, now we've got 2 Descendents/ALL threads going...

You're welcome.

[gregpolard]

The Descendents are both good and overrated. The two aren't mutually exclusive.

True re: the lack of mutual exclusivity. I just think that regardless of their status on this board, they are one of the best bands of the '80s. I have thought this way for a long time, too, so it isn't peer pressure or anything (believe me).

I don't doubt your sincerity. I think, as with most things, it's all a matter of timimg. If they hit you in a certain way in your teens or early 20s, you'll probably love them forever. For those of us who didn't have that experience, the level of obsession with them seems a bit out of proportion to their actual musical merit.

I first heard them when I was 16, so yeah that definitely has a lot to do with my love of the Descendents and to a lesser degree, ALL as well (particularly the first few records they did with Scott). In other words, you are correct. There are definitely some bands now considered classic or who are well-loved that I wasn't into back then and find difficult to get into now.

Nice VS, now we've got 2 Descendents/ALL threads going...

You're welcome.

Thank you for posting the way you post. (see what I did there?)

[JGJR]

The Descendents are both good and overrated. The two aren't mutually exclusive.

True re: the lack of mutual exclusivity. I just think that regardless of their status on this board, they are one of the best bands of the '80s. I have thought this way for a long time, too, so it isn't peer pressure or anything (believe me).

I don't doubt your sincerity. I think, as with most things, it's all a matter of timimg. If they hit you in a certain way in your teens or early 20s, you'll probably love them forever. For those of us who didn't have that experience, the level of obsession with them seems a bit out of proportion to their actual musical merit.

I first heard them when I was 16, so yeah that definitely has a lot to do with my love of the Descendents and to a lesser degree, ALL as well (particularly the first few records they did with Scott). In other words, you are correct. There are definitely some bands now considered classic or who are well-loved that I wasn't into back then and find difficult to get into now.

Nice VS, now we've got 2 Descendents/ALL threads going...

You're welcome.

Thank you for posting the way you post. (see what I did there?)

Actually, I don't (sorry)!

[gregpolard]

The Descendents are both good and overrated. The two aren't mutually exclusive.

True re: the lack of mutual exclusivity. I just think that regardless of their status on this board, they are one of the best bands of the '80s. I have thought this way for a long time, too, so it isn't peer pressure or anything (believe me).

I don't doubt your sincerity. I think, as with most things, it's all a matter of timimg. If they hit you in a certain way in your teens or early 20s, you'll probably love them forever. For those of us who didn't have that experience, the level of obsession with them seems a bit out of proportion to their actual musical merit.

I first heard them when I was 16, so yeah that definitely has a lot to do with my love of the Descendents and to a lesser degree, ALL as well (particularly the first few records they did with Scott). In other words, you are correct. There are definitely some bands now considered classic or who are well-loved that I wasn't into back then and find difficult to get into now.

Nice VS, now we've got 2 Descendents/ALL threads going...

You're welcome.

Thank you for posting the way you post. (see what I did there?)

Actually, I don't (sorry)!

Descendents. Thank you for playing the way you play.......

[JGJR]

Descendents. Thank you for playing the way you play.......

Ah d'oh! I need to give Cool to Be You another listen to refresh my memory. I forgot that was part of the chorus but just remebered the "I won't say your name, but you know who you are "part.

[gregpolard]

Descendents. Thank you for playing the way you play.......

Ah d'oh! I need to give Cool to Be You another listen to refresh my memory. I forgot that was part of the chorus but just remebered the "I won't say your name, but you know who you are "part.

That won't do you any good, being as that song is on "Everything Sucks"......haha

[version sound]

In other news, first 3 Slowdive EPs >>>>>> Loveless

[gregpolard]

In other news, first 3 Slowdive EPs >>>>>> Loveless

Save it for the Black Flag thread.

[JGJR]

Descendents. Thank you for playing the way you play.......

Ah d'oh! I need to give Cool to Be You another listen to refresh my memory. I forgot that was part of the chorus but just remebered the "I won't say your name, but you know who you are "part.

That won't do you any good, being as that song is on "Everything Sucks"......haha

I realized my mistake as soon as I hit "submit." For some reason, I always confuse the album that "Thank You" is on. I really like both ES and CTBY (though not as much as the '80s stuff), but to me they are both kind of interchangeable and have a similar sound/vibe except for more mature lyrics on CTBY.

[JGJR]

In other news, first 3 Slowdive EPs >>>>>> Loveless

[gregpolard]

Descendents. Thank you for playing the way you play.......

Ah d'oh! I need to give Cool to Be You another listen to refresh my memory. I forgot that was part of the chorus but just remebered the "I won't say your name, but you know who you are "part.

That won't do you any good, being as that song is on "Everything Sucks"......haha

I realized my mistake as soon as I hit "submit." For some reason, I always confuse the album that "Thank You" is on. I really like both ES and CTBY (though not as much as the '80s stuff), but to me they are both kind of interchangeable and have a similar sound/vibe except for more mature lyrics on CTBY.

This board needs another Descendents thread....

[version sound]

In other news, first 3 Slowdive EPs >>>>>> Loveless

They posted the same gif about MLK's fight for civil rights. I will speak truth as long as the ignorant thrive on this very ignorant board.

[obik]

They posted the same gif about MLK's fight for civil rights.

And look what happened to him.

Don't visit Memphis.

[JGJR]

[
They posted the same gif about MLK's fight for civil rights. I will speak truth as long as the ignorant thrive on this very ignorant board.

Because civil rights for all Americans (not just African-Americans; when MLK was gunned down, he was in Memphis to protest with striking sanitation workers, a fact conveniently overlooked by those who try to appropriate his legacy; same with his opposition to the Vietnam War, but we are getting way off-topic here) is the same thing as comparing a few shoegaze (yes I know neither really were; save it) records from the early '90s.

I mean, I'm all for Slowdive (and Mojave 3 and their solo work) getting their due (actually just did a feature piece on Honeychurch and they have a connection to Neil and Rachel), but c'mon now...

[version sound]

You very clearly were not following that scene while it was happening and likely haven't listened to those EPs much, if at all. Hell, you haven't even spent much time with MBVs EPs. Just because the critics say Loveless was the apex of '90s guitar rock doesn't make it a fact. Get back to me when you want to base your opinions on actual listening, not just the accepted "wisdom" of music critics.

[gregpolard]

This argument again!?

[JGJR]

This argument again!?

Yeah, I'm not taking the bait.

[version sound]

This argument again!?

What, the "you haven't actually listened to the record you're passing judgement on" argument? It's an evergreen with some of you people who seem to base your opinions on what you've read rather than what you've heard.

[gregpolard]

This argument again!?

What, the "you haven't actually listened to the record you're passing judgement on" argument? It's an evergreen with some of you people who seem to base your opinions on what you've read rather than what you've heard.

No. The MBV "Loveless" <<< everything else ever, argument. hah

[version sound]

This argument again!?

What, the "you haven't actually listened to the record you're passing judgement on" argument? It's an evergreen with some of you people who seem to base your opinions on what you've read rather than what you've heard.

No. The MBV "Loveless" <<< everything else ever, argument. hah

Loveless is a great record, but not the BEST record, so obviously plenty of things are better. That's just common sense.

[gregpolard]

This argument again!?

What, the "you haven't actually listened to the record you're passing judgement on" argument? It's an evergreen with some of you people who seem to base your opinions on what you've read rather than what you've heard.

No. The MBV "Loveless" <<< everything else ever, argument. hah

Loveless is a great record, but not the BEST record, so obviously plenty of things are better. That's just common sense.

Well, yeah.