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Sounds like a Dave Matthews show to remember.

I take this pretty seriously. There was one show I attended where I wasn't driving - and thus felt that I didn't have a real vote on what was played - so I bit my tongue when we listened to a single band for 3 hours straight, and then saw them live. They put on a good show, but every song was just like "Oh, this again?" [edit] My new golden rule for shows is to keep a case of earplugs in my car at all times.

I recently chatted with another VCer about what's considered acceptable to wear at shows. I find this topic interesting because the answers vary quite a bit, depending on who you ask, as does the importance. Before you get 2edgy4me and reply with Wear whatever the fuck you want. Where's WHO CARES? when you need him?, please keep in mind that this is purely for the sake of discussion, and I'd like to hear what others think. I never find myself "conflicted" or caring all too much about what I may wear out to a show. I typically go with any clothing that I don't care too much about, on the off-chance someone spills a drink on me or I'm stepped on. But I was wondering if anyone else grew up with goofy rules or taboos. "Never wear a band's merch to the show you're attending." Or "Try to wear an appropriate record label shirt." I've heard it all... or so I think. That's kind of the reasoning behind making this thread. These days, the trend I've noticed is flannel and plaid. Guys my age seem to decide that they'll all collectively wear red flannel long-sleeves and beanies. It's a thing. But attire aside, does anyone have any other "traditions" that they adhere to at shows? For me, I try to avoid listening to the band on the way to a show. I typically have to drive 1.5 - 3 hours to see anything good, and it can be difficult to not burn myself out on an artist before I even arrive. That's pretty much the only show-related rule I follow. That, and post-show In'N'Out on the way home. I'd also like to hear any guidelines that you try to follow during the show. Unspoken rules for pits, crowd-surfing, moshing, merch, getting autographs, recording video or taking pictures. The works. I'm positive there's been a similar thread to this on VC at some point. I did a brief search and found nothing. And I'm feeling lazy. So.

Ditto. I plan to hop on one of those bundles at least, though. I just hope the other test presses are announced in advance, and not just thrown up randomly.

Nice. You really don't see too much love for G?G!. Incredibly underrated, in my opinion. They were kind of pivotal in my exploration of math-rock, actually. I think I prefer their EPs to their full-length. Also. Wanted to bump this thread to mention that I've had 100% success with everyone I've suggested Of Sisters to. Friends who worship the likes of Isis and Russian Circles, friends who've practically given up on post-metal, and everyone in between. Can we get this to happen already?

I opted to watch this on Youtube's site, and the related videos have started me down a very slippery slope. I wanted to be productive 15 minutes ago... but that's long gone.

I just want to know how he got banned.

I feel like the word Genesis can probably be used outside of bible context.

So much this. I imagine it's worse in the food industry, but I see enough of it in the retail environment that I've become rather jaded towards people as a whole.

Assuming you're in for 10, that seems about right.

$85.

Still playing You're Nothing at least once a week.

Probably, and yes. Most always.

I interpreted it as available on a later date.

Nice. I sort of considered that one for a moment, too.

If you need any recs for the road, Satan, hit me up.

Alarm will be set for 08:55 AM. I like the idea of unique silkscreen prints. Also, I would kill for a chance to buy that BSBD test.

I felt this way for quite a while. One of their more recent albums clicked a few years back, and then I found the rest of their discography to be infinitely less boring and forgettable. It was on overnight change, more or less. Strange to say the last.

The National is fantastic though. One out of four isn't bad, I guess.

As far as I know, it's the only way to track a package's travels and delivery. There was a debate a while back on whether or not it was automatically included in the cost of media mail, but I believe the "tracking" updates only pertain to certain points in the post office's route -- you can't actually check the progress or status of the record as it travels to its destination. That's how it's been explained to me, anyway.

Nailed it.

I feel like this is way too many for the demand.

So they're doing another mass press of the previous variant?

This is some rather wishful thinking.