deafmx Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 they were just in town opening for motherfucking Motion City Soundtrack. needless to say, I refused to go. they played Taste Of Minnesota midyear too but played at 5pm Friday, outdoors in the hot ass sun and for like $35 with shitty bands. missed that too, a man has to work until at least 5pm! then they tour with Tim Kasher and DON'T come here. slap in the face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexH. Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Um. Motion City Soundtrack rules, dude. It's all the other bands on that show that made me not want to go. So many awful band names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deafmx Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 I despise MCS, but whatever. to each their own. there were actually some decent bands on there, MCS was the reason I didn't want to go! Now Now Every Children, One For The Team, Gospel Gossip. Foxy Shazam was decent live opening for Hole. just saw this article: http://www.citypages.com/2010-12-15/news/taste-of-minnesota-ends-in-bankruptcy/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseysitsallgood Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 they were just in town opening for motherfucking Motion City Soundtrack. needless to say, I refused to go. They weren't "opening" for MCS. In fact, they played a full set. Yes, they played before MCS, but really, MCS put up money to get MTB and the rest of the bands to come play. I really thought it was a great idea, to have multiple bands play First Ave & the Entry. Worked out nicely that I could see almost all 9 bands play, & MTB also played an acoustic set to open the show. Was well worth my $30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evvandflow Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 despise is a strong word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deafmx Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 despise is a strong word being as i've seen MCS and their fans at multiple shows i wanted to see the openers or "other" bands, i'll stick with despise. there are much better local bands that aren't around because they didn't blow up like MCS. unfortunate, i know. it happens. i'd gladly pay $20 to see Minus The Bear play a headline show, one that doesn't include MCS or their fans. the MCS lovers probably feel the same about plenty of the bands i like and go to see too. the feeling is mutual, i'm sure. long live The Cardinal Sin! R.I.P. they were just in town opening for motherfucking Motion City Soundtrack. needless to say, I refused to go. They weren't "opening" for MCS. In fact, they played a full set. Yes, they played before MCS, but really, MCS put up money to get MTB and the rest of the bands to come play. I really thought it was a great idea, to have multiple bands play First Ave & the Entry. Worked out nicely that I could see almost all 9 bands play, & MTB also played an acoustic set to open the show. Was well worth my $30. my main gripe was the ticket price. and supporting MCS at all i love Minus The Bear less and less with each album, but i dig that Acoustics album. Menus el Oso and OMNI were a far cry from Highly Refined or Beer Commercials though. i haven't gone to see them in years so i don't know why i care at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djones0930 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 despise is a strong word being as i've seen MCS and their fans at multiple shows i wanted to see the openers or "other" bands, i'll stick with despise. there are much better local bands that aren't around because they didn't blow up like MCS. unfortunate, i know. it happens. i'd gladly pay $20 to see Minus The Bear play a headline show, one that doesn't include MCS or their fans. the MCS lovers probably feel the same about plenty of the bands i like and go to see too. the feeling is mutual, i'm sure. long live The Cardinal Sin! R.I.P. They weren't "opening" for MCS. In fact, they played a full set. Yes, they played before MCS, but really, MCS put up money to get MTB and the rest of the bands to come play. I really thought it was a great idea, to have multiple bands play First Ave & the Entry. Worked out nicely that I could see almost all 9 bands play, & MTB also played an acoustic set to open the show. Was well worth my $30. my main gripe was the ticket price. and supporting MCS at all i love Minus The Bear less and less with each album, but i dig that Acoustics album. Menus el Oso and OMNI were a far cry from Highly Refined or Beer Commercials though. i haven't gone to see them in years so i don't know why i care at all. YOU FORGOT INTERPRETACIONES DEL OSO! AH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deafmx Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 dude, learn how to quote I wish I could forget it...but it's etched in my brain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djones0930 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 dude, learn how to quote I wish I could forget it...but it's etched in my brain. I dun fixed it. I fixed it hard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasma36 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 First time listening to this album and it's pretty good. Granted, the only other Minus the Bear album I've heard is Planet of Ice, once. The lyrics are overall pretty lame but the songs are catchy as hell. "Summer Angel" gives me hope that pop music can actually be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circlingvultures Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 I'm with deafmx on this one. MCS is downright terrible. I still have not heard OMNI, I want to, but based on what everyone has said about it I will wait and try and find a great deal on the vinyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djones0930 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 First time listening to this album and it's pretty good. Granted, the only other Minus the Bear album I've heard is Planet of Ice, once. The lyrics are overall pretty lame but the songs are catchy as hell. "Summer Angel" gives me hope that pop music can actually be good. That's funny... I rang up this kid who was taking the plastic off his OMNI CD, and I asked him, "So what did you think of Highly Refined Pirates?" and he didn't respond, so I asked him, "What about Menos el Oso..."...nothing......"Planet of Ice?" He then immediately replied with, "Oh man that's such a good CD -- really cool sounding! I play that shit all the time". It's cool that they have done something different sounding (basically got poppy as shit, and keeping the same lyrics over the years), but there was a distinct MTB sound that was captured in only a few of their albums, and I listened to OMNI a shit ton of times, but couldn't find that sound. It's cool if you dig this album, because someone has to support them when I'm not haha -- like everything, the crowds change when the music changes, but at least Portugal. The Man is still fucking awesome and different with each album!! YYEEAAAA BBOOIII Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deafmx Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 bummer story. does anyone think OMNI offers a new listener something unique? something new and exciting? I can't see myself hearing that album first and getting into the band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djones0930 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 bummer story. does anyone think OMNI offers a new listener something unique? something new and exciting? I can't see myself hearing that album first and getting into the band. I want to continue going over this subject, but now I feel like an old man. Speaking of that, by the sounds my ankles and knees make upon standing up from bed, I must be 90 in a 23 yr old's body. Hell yeah! Viagra, here I come!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasma36 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Dan: It's not that I dislike other MTB albums, I just remembered I should check out Planet of Ice because I saw that VC was repressing it. Deafmx: It's very clear to me that Omni is practically nothing like what you guys call "old" MTB, so I know I can't really say I like or dislike the band after hearing their newest. I think it's fair to say that Omni is an entity separate from their previous albums and someone can easily like one era of MTB and not the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djones0930 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Dan: It's not that I dislike other MTB albums, I just remembered I should check out Planet of Ice because I saw that VC was repressing it.Deafmx: It's very clear to me that Omni is practically nothing like what you guys call "old" MTB, so I know I can't really say I like or dislike the band after hearing their newest. I think it's fair to say that Omni is an entity separate from their previous albums and someone can easily like one era of MTB and not the other. I agree with you in regards to how different it is. It's fine that you like the album. We just like to state our unnecessary opinions haha And since you really like the newest material, perhaps you won't like their older shit? My best friend has a boner for OMNI and American Slang, but I prefer the older material of MTB and Gaslight Anthem. It's cool though. There will never not be someone who dislikes the same music that someone else enjoys. In conclusion, fuck omni. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maintreqd Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 epic bump but does anyone know if the third pressing of this ever happened? interested in finding out if anyone has info on this mystical 3rd pressing. colors? who has? anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davepriz Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 What 3rd pressing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinspectrum Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Omni is awesome. Fuck the haters. Seeing them for free in charleston SC tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maintreqd Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 What 3rd pressing haha well, that right there could be my answer. so if i order the deluxe from dangerbird today, i'll be getting the blue and green 2nd press? That's what i'm looking to pick up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlopez465 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 What 3rd pressing haha well, that right there could be my answer. so if i order the deluxe from dangerbird today, i'll be getting the blue and green 2nd press? That's what i'm looking to pick up... i ordered one about a month ago and got the blue and green, awesome colors, actually glad i got the second press Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shitty Rambo Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 I grabbed this last RSD at Hot Topic for super cheap. I actually like OMNI and wouldn't have minded grabbing a colored copy initially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maintreqd Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 haha well, that right there could be my answer. so if i order the deluxe from dangerbird today, i'll be getting the blue and green 2nd press? That's what i'm looking to pick up... i ordered one about a month ago and got the blue and green, awesome colors, actually glad i got the second press good to know thanks. i'm holding out hope that i'll find one on ebay for cheap but i might cave and buy from dangerbird if i don't see one soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradedOnACurve Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 So more second press copies popped up at Merch Now Green/Blue: http://merchnow.com/products/158928/omni-blue-and-green-marble-2-x-lp-180-gram Black: http://merchnow.com/products/158927/omni-black-2-x-lp-180-gram I actually found the Green/Blue at Beatniks in Montreal for $18. Were these ever hard to find? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcpherson123 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 There was a time not long after this album came out that the LP's were going for around and under $15 on eBay and it made sense to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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