Should I see Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks?

Bollocks_to_Pop · 10.04.2007, 02:56 AM

So Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks are playing in California in a couple of months and was wondering if it would be worth seeing. I own Slanted and Enchanted and Crooked Rain and really enjoy them. I know though that his solo stuff isn't quite like Pavement. How does his solo stuff compare?

atsonicpark · 10.04.2007, 05:54 AM

it's boring.

Toilet & Bowels · 10.04.2007, 06:23 AM

i saw him play twice, once was really good, once was really boring.

stu666 · 10.04.2007, 06:41 AM

if i were you i would go see him. i would love to see him play live and think his solo stuff is pretty good if not as good as his work with pavement

pokkeherrie · 10.04.2007, 06:51 AM

I saw Pavement once, Malkmus twice. Both Malkmus shows were at a festival and I walked out both times. I like (most) Pavement, but all the rest Malkmus has done has always bored me.

If being a fan of S+E and CR, CR is your main reason for going then I'm not sure if you should go. Why not listen to some Jicks stuff first?

tesla69 · 10.04.2007, 08:13 AM

The Jicks rock! His solo work is, to me, a logical extension of what he did in Pavement, except with musicians who can really play. he plays a mean electric guitar these days, too. I've seen the Jicks in NYC 4-5 times and they never failed us. I don't like every single song they do but I hav really enjoyed their gigs.

I got in a fight at one Jicks show, so you know they kick rule!

Moshe · 10.04.2007, 09:53 AM

The Jicks rule! I would definity go to the show.

Bollocks_to_Pop · 10.04.2007, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by pokkeherrie

I saw Pavement once, Malkmus twice. Both Malkmus shows were at a festival and I walked out both times. I like (most) Pavement, but all the rest Malkmus has done has always bored me.

If being a fan of S+E and CR, CR is your main reason for going then I'm not sure if you should go. Why not listen to some Jicks stuff first?

Yeah I'm gonna borrow a couple of their cds from my friend to listen to and see if I like them. Wanted to know what other people thought though.

Chris Lawrence · 10.04.2007, 08:47 PM

i never come in this forum, but this was the current thread on the main page and i haaaaad to offer a VERY EMPHATIC "FUCK YES".

i saw a string of shows in january and he was playing 90% new material, the sickest most fucked up jammed out tunes he's ever written. they have janet weiss on drums now and she brings so much extra kick to their sound .. it's rare that i see a show and wait for the 'new' songs, but by the 3rd show that's pretty much all i was doing. the record's not out til next year but i would absolutely go see him if you have the chance. shitloads of fun./

dazedcola · 10.04.2007, 09:17 PM

good to hear the new drummer is working out well.

purplebumblebee · 10.05.2007, 04:10 AM

Go and see Mr malkmus

tesla69 · 10.05.2007, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by tesla69

they kick rule!

I no longer speak english

ricechex · 10.05.2007, 11:00 AM

SM is a great guitarist, tho i always thought he needed a second guitar underneath him, like Pavement. Not b/c he can't do it alone, but a three piece doing longish guitar solos gets a tad empty and a bit boring too..

But defintely go see them. I saw them in Philly last time ound and it was excellent.

Bollocks_to_Pop · 10.05.2007, 08:30 PM

I listened to one of his solo cds last night. It was pretty good. Think I'll see him since it's only $20 and it'll be the only concert I'll probably see that month.

Torn Curtain · 10.06.2007, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by atsonicpark

it's boring.

Ditto.

10.04.2007, 02:56 AM	#1
Bollocks_to_Pop children of satan Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 296	So Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks are playing in California in a couple of months and was wondering if it would be worth seeing. I own Slanted and Enchanted and Crooked Rain and really enjoy them. I know though that his solo stuff isn't quite like Pavement. How does his solo stuff compare?
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10.04.2007, 05:54 AM	#2
atsonicpark invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28,843	it's boring. __________________
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10.04.2007, 06:23 AM	#3
Toilet & Bowels invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Europe Posts: 12,273	i saw him play twice, once was really good, once was really boring.
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10.04.2007, 06:41 AM	#4
stu666 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Stowmarket Posts: 13,504	if i were you i would go see him. i would love to see him play live and think his solo stuff is pretty good if not as good as his work with pavement
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10.04.2007, 06:51 AM	#5
pokkeherrie invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,289	I saw Pavement once, Malkmus twice. Both Malkmus shows were at a festival and I walked out both times. I like (most) Pavement, but all the rest Malkmus has done has always bored me. If being a fan of S+E and CR, CR is your main reason for going then I'm not sure if you should go. Why not listen to some Jicks stuff first?
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10.04.2007, 08:13 AM	#6
tesla69 Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 4,055	The Jicks rock! His solo work is, to me, a logical extension of what he did in Pavement, except with musicians who can really play. he plays a mean electric guitar these days, too. I've seen the Jicks in NYC 4-5 times and they never failed us. I don't like every single song they do but I hav really enjoyed their gigs. I got in a fight at one Jicks show, so you know they kick rule!
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10.04.2007, 09:53 AM	#7
Moshe Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,895	The Jicks rule! I would definity go to the show.
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10.04.2007, 08:47 PM	#9
Chris Lawrence Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: southwest canada Posts: 1,890	i never come in this forum, but this was the current thread on the main page and i haaaaad to offer a VERY EMPHATIC "FUCK YES". i saw a string of shows in january and he was playing 90% new material, the sickest most fucked up jammed out tunes he's ever written. they have janet weiss on drums now and she brings so much extra kick to their sound .. it's rare that i see a show and wait for the 'new' songs, but by the 3rd show that's pretty much all i was doing. the record's not out til next year but i would absolutely go see him if you have the chance. shitloads of fun./ __________________ http://www.sonicyouth.com/mustang // original folk blues ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i'm the boy that can enjoy invisibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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dazedcola the end of the ugly Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,075	good to hear the new drummer is working out well. __________________ "I said I didnt mean to take up all your sweet time Ill give it right back one of these days If I dont meet you no more in this world then uh Ill meet ya on the next one And dont be late " -Jimi Hendrix ...And me just another dream theory, lost inside your eye "when my mind's uncertain my body decides what it will do to get through the hell of the night as I trip on the ocean that leads through your eyes well my eyes can't wait til they finally see through you"
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purplebumblebee bad moon rising Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cork, Ireland Posts: 153	Go and see Mr malkmus __________________ Disappearer
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10.05.2007, 11:00 AM	#13
ricechex the destroyed room Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 582	SM is a great guitarist, tho i always thought he needed a second guitar underneath him, like Pavement. Not b/c he can't do it alone, but a three piece doing longish guitar solos gets a tad empty and a bit boring too.. But defintely go see them. I saw them in Philly last time ound and it was excellent. __________________
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10.05.2007, 08:30 PM	#14
Bollocks_to_Pop children of satan Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 296	I listened to one of his solo cds last night. It was pretty good. Think I'll see him since it's only $20 and it'll be the only concert I'll probably see that month.
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