kforkevin777 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 How did FBR fuck it up? The band had the whole album written, and FBR told them to rewrite it and make it more "popular" and mainstream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torres Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 The band had the whole album written, and FBR told them to rewrite it and make it more "popular" and mainstream. Seems like that was a smart move on FBR's part considering the critical acclaim and how many copies it's sold. fun can always just finish out their contract and then once they're independent, write the music they meant to write in the first place if Some Nights did not come out how they intended. They knew what they were committing themselves to signing to FBR, let alone most labels. This is a business. If you sign to a label like FBR or most labels of that caliber, part of what comes with that is making music that is going to actually sell, not make music that is only aesthetically pleasing to about 2 to 3 thousand fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
openupyourskull Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 The band had the whole album written, and FBR told them to rewrite it and make it more "popular" and mainstream. Wow, I had no idea about that. Makes sense, though. IMO Some Nights is... okay. There's a few good songs but the hip hop-esque production really hurts it as a whole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimoswim Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 The band had the whole album written, and FBR told them to rewrite it and make it more "popular" and mainstream. i don't give a shit about this band or FBR, but is there any source to confirm this? i just want to check it out due to my own curiosity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kforkevin777 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 i don't give a shit about this band or FBR, but is there any source to confirm this? i just want to check it out due to my own curiosity I've heard it everywhere since before the album ever came out. I have no source, but when you hear it from dozens of places and people, you generally accept it. Seems like that was a smart move on FBR's part considering the critical acclaim and how many copies it's sold. fun can always just finish out their contract and then once they're independent, write the music they meant to write in the first place if Some Nights did not come out how they intended. They knew what they were committing themselves to signing to FBR, let alone most labels. This is a business. If you sign to a label like FBR or most labels of that caliber, part of what comes with that is making music that is going to actually sell, not make music that is only aesthetically pleasing to about 2 to 3 thousand fans. I'm not saying they didn't know what they were getting into. They've become more popular and famous than just about any other band that started out like they did. I don't claim to have any inside knowledge as to their contract or if they're happy with all this, but more people are obviously hearing their music than ever before. I'm not claiming its all FBR's doing. Of course the band knew what to expect when they signed a contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
companyinkrecs Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 aim & ignite is a great album. I saw them play in NYC in front of like 50 people right after this came out. Played 3 format songs too. Some Nights is not for me. Overproduced radio songs, but it has made them uber-successful so good for them I guess. I can see Nate Ruess doing a solo album after they break up in 2-3 years, and it will be terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimoswim Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I've heard it everywhere since before the album ever came out. I have no source, but when you hear it from dozens of places and people, you generally accept it. i just feel i've heard the "nah man..once they signed with _______ they were totally forced to go mainstream" theory several times before with a lot of bands and even when they eventually leave whatever label they signed with, their music is still worse than their older material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foottomouth Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I would love to see Mae's three EP's (Morning, Afternoon, Evening) get a vinyl press. Dunno how likely that is though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noalarmplanet Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I've heard it everywhere since before the album ever came out. I have no source, but when you hear it from dozens of places and people, you generally accept it. This is how cults get started... BBech and no use for a username 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drtomoe123 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Still would love to get these at some point. andables 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andables Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Still would love to get these at some point. What's the second album here and why haven't I seen it till now? drtomoe123 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drtomoe123 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 What's the second album here and why haven't I seen it till now? I'm pretty sure that it's the cover for Hey, Everything's Fine. I've only personally ever seen the scan of the inside jacket (with the pictures of everyone on the album). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomfiend Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 My dick - My Dick's double full length release http://mydickband.bandcamp.com/album/my-dicks-double-full-length-release hobohunter48, stratmaster2, Mordecai and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisSigsFan Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Completely forgot about this album: One of my favorites from 2012. djunior 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1989 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 agree we also need 1985 and comfort of home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefence2113 Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Codeseven - Dancing Echoes djunior 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minor incident Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 It's a damn shame that Superdrag's Head Trip In Every Key has never gotten a vinyl pressing. crapforgenius 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomfiend Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 This is actually pretty terrible, but I have a inexplicable attachment to it. Shoegaze!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nostalgicbummer Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Forgive me if these have been pressed already 3 inches of blood- battle cry under a winter sun & advance and vanquish Blackbird raum- swidden Crow quill night owls- both albums Gummo ost on mondo records with art work would be awsome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shitty Rambo Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Cheap Girls should get their new live album pressed. Aren't they on Rise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zacaroo21 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 This is actually pretty terrible, but I have a inexplicable attachment to it. Shoegaze!! Pretty terrible is an understatement. I'm not sure I'd call it shoegaze either...I wanted to like this record so bad when I bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivannaJunction Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomfiend Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Buffbloom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runforcover Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Pretty terrible is an understatement. I'm not sure I'd call it shoegaze either...I wanted to like this record so bad when I bought it. Calling this shoegaze is seriously a wild opinion. 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.