HoneyFrosted Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 19 minutes ago, Kanye West said: Honestly, very cool of you to give it a shot and see what it was about before immediately shitting on it. The enjoyment I get from each month is worth the money, to me. It may not be to others. I'd like to think that if they didn't have a sizable userbase they wouldn't be around after two years, so it's the kind of thing that either appeals to you, or it doesn't. Then again, I like "chillbeats" and I listen to a lot of downtempo and lo-fi hip hop stuff in the background so it provides excellent BG music each month if not something I can really dig into. I still, however, can't get behind the comparison to VNYL. Buying 3 generic records and sending them to someone is far less effort than seeking out (or being sought out by) bands and picking which ones should go in what order and then finding a visual artist that can bring the whole thing together (the coolest volume I have is a massive panorama 5 panel gatefold that has the most intricate "where's waldo" type design) -- it's a lot more creative entities in place than VNYL which buys records no one can get rid of at cheaper than wholesale prices and regurgitates them. I appreciate your response, regardless. Yep, just like those giant 300 dollar Eagles or like, Boston boxsets from Popmarket, even though I vehemently disagree with the idea, the music and the presentation, it usually wouldn't keep going unless it's working - despite what I say, if 28 versions of this thing have happened so far, they must be keeping someone happy. If anything it allows certain physical artists to try different things, which I definitely approve of. The comparison to VNYL I'm making might only make sense in my own head. Right now VNYL sends your three (new) records that suit your tastes somehow, but when they began, the 'hand-curated vibe' they were trying to sell was something ephemeral, something not solid, not everyone can agree upon what music fits certain 'vibes' because everyone listens to music differently. It was three dumpster records of various artists that might fit under a theme, send them to you monthly and get billed monthly. That sounds super familiar to this VinylMoon concept, which puts a 'mixtape' of various "up and coming' artists under a theme on one record and sends it to you monthly and get billed monthly. There's too much mysterious bullshit and I don't trust anyone to 'curate' anything, I guess is what it boils down to, and I'm tired of seeing businesses use this tack. It's like loot boxes, except you only get one thing and you might hate it. The records are pretty, I'll give it that. Also, the site is horrendous, constantly points me to buy stuff, and when you're on a page for more than 4 seconds that stupid fucker in the bottom right corner pops up like "If you have any questions, I'd be happy to help tell you all about our crazy project" and they make even figuring out what the hell it's all about very arduous. I am a nitpicker, it's true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 23 minutes ago, Derek™ said: This is the most uphill appreciation thread I’ve ever seen. Kanye went from jazzed to full defender mode in like 0.5 seconds. That's what really made it for me tbh. It's just so easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 I came into this thread expecting actual "appreciation" for VM but then forgot this was VC... I've been a subscriber since the beginning and have no plans on cancelling. It should be said that this subscription is for fans of indie pop or synth-pop since that's what more than 80% of the music is which anyone (that's ever been on this board for longer than a day) would know that this isn't something VC would be interested in. Almost every artist (not all) is unsigned and has no other physical release available so this is just a showcase for those types of artists as well as the artists that create and design the packaging. The subscription is pricey, but the packaging and the quality of the vinyl is not cheap. 10ppd might seem like a good deal but if you know what you like, then buy what you like. toomanyrecords 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonumbertwelve Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Man. I am just here to tell OP thanks for posting. Everybody needs to chill. If you don't like it, don't comment. OP was just trying to spread something he enjoys to others who share the same interests. Put your pitchforks away.... dnl, MrMatt767, toomanyrecords and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomanyrecords Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 4 minutes ago, sonumbertwelve said: Man. I am just here to tell OP thanks for posting. Everybody needs to chill. If you don't like it, don't comment. OP was just trying to spread something he enjoys to others who share the same interests. Put your pitchforks away.... <333 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 6 minutes ago, sonumbertwelve said: Man. I am just here to tell OP thanks for posting. Everybody needs to chill. If you don't like it, don't comment. OP was just trying to spread something he enjoys to others who share the same interests. Put your pitchforks away.... He could post a legitimate link to a website that sends you a bar of gold for signing up and we'd still do this because it's him tbh dantheriver, Group Buy Guy and rooks 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Group Buy Guy Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 inb4 da loq? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Just now, Secular Haze said: inb4 da loq? I've missed you. Group Buy Guy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 @Kanye West do you have volume 1? Control by Olympic Ayres is one of my all time favorite songs and seeing that was the first song on the first volume garnered a lot of goodwill from me and convinced me to subscribe. It's pretty hard to find a copy now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomanyrecords Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 23 minutes ago, dnl said: @Kanye West do you have volume 1? Control by Olympic Ayres is one of my all time favorite songs and seeing that was the first song on the first volume garnered a lot of goodwill from me and convinced me to subscribe. It's pretty hard to find a copy now. I joined at volume 4 and soon after he did a crazy flash sale for the first three volumes that were out of print because he had a few extras. I managed to snag all 3 and I've been a fan ever since. dnl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughingstalk Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 10 hours ago, dnl said: @Kanye West do you have volume 1? Control by Olympic Ayres is one of my all time favorite songs and seeing that was the first song on the first volume garnered a lot of goodwill from me and convinced me to subscribe. It's pretty hard to find a copy now. There are at least ten different bands that play that same song. That said, as much as I'm opposed to this whole idea, the first song I clicked on through the archives, randomly, was great. Still not buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 1 hour ago, laughingstalk said: There are at least ten different bands that play that same song. Do you mean covers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughingstalk Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 7 hours ago, dnl said: Do you mean covers? No, it just sounds like the same song at least ten other bands play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 1 hour ago, laughingstalk said: No, it just sounds like the same song at least ten other bands play. Ah, so you're just here to take shots at someone else's music tastes. Carry on. toomanyrecords 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Group Buy Guy Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 It's getting spicy in here again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 36 minutes ago, Secular Haze said: It's getting spicy in here again. @dnl needs to stop picking fights with everyone. It's only a game gosh. Group Buy Guy and dnl 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyFrosted Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Come on man. You can't post whatever you want on a forum and expect other people not to post whatever they want. This is not a 'positive comments only' safe space for anyone. People have a right to comment on what other people freely post as long as it falls within the rules, and I did, and several others did. It's obviously not for everyone. I would consider myself far out of the VC general taste but this still doesn't appeal at all. Most of the time if forums are full of unanimous praise it's because it's a dummy website or because the product has wide appeal and merit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 8 hours ago, HoneyFrosted said: Come on man. You can't post whatever you want on a forum and expect other people not to post whatever they want. This is not a 'positive comments only' safe space for anyone. People have a right to comment on what other people freely post as long as it falls within the rules, and I did, and several others did. It's obviously not for everyone. I would consider myself far out of the VC general taste but this still doesn't appeal at all. Most of the time if forums are full of unanimous praise it's because it's a dummy website or because the product has wide appeal and merit. Damn dude, it's not that deep. No one's asking for a "safe space" or debating anyone's "rights" (lol). I'm just not gonna sit here and argue with someone attacking my own personal music tastes. No one has time for that. I'm just gonna ignore the comments. I like what I like and you like what you like. If you don't like vinyl moon? Good for you buddy. You don't like Olympic Ayres? You're wrong but that's okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinylhead69 Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Man, it's like this guy has TooManyRecords or something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Group Buy Guy Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Let's all just drink some coffee, put on some smooth jazz and appreciate life. Shelby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyFrosted Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 12 hours ago, dnl said: Damn dude, it's not that deep. (lol) I'm just not gonna sit here and argue with someone attacking my own personal music tastes. You don't like Olympic Ayres? You're wrong but that's okay. Don't understand the ultra defensive-ness. It's literally impossible to be 'wrong' about an opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrocks Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 hey just wondering if this servicewhas aged well. anybody still subscribe to this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 On 3/5/2019 at 9:14 PM, shamrocks said: hey just wondering if this servicewhas aged well. anybody still subscribe to this? Hmm not sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronchitis Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 On 12/4/2017 at 12:04 PM, Kanye West said: I know a lot of music, and there are rarely any bands I've ever heard of, and month after month I'm pleasantly surprised with the majority of the bands on each compilation. I forgot how insufferable this guy is. Shelby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.