tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423175970439780764.post6511978042790902832..comments2024-03-24T01:16:48.151-04:00Comments on Grind and Punishment: G&P Review: WadgeAndrew Childershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09817760227836086070noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423175970439780764.post-84415546346157381182011-03-31T21:52:02.845-04:002011-03-31T21:52:02.845-04:00Something that just came to me, is that, at the ve...Something that just came to me, is that, at the very least, it improves networking between bands. I've definitely become more aware of who's operating that I like. So maybe overall this could be helpful in organizing shows, etc. Just a thought.Ryan Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392626484931054113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423175970439780764.post-58273000585315615882011-03-30T19:42:52.501-04:002011-03-30T19:42:52.501-04:00it seems like a lot of good ideas that i'd lik...it seems like a lot of good ideas that i'd like to see applied with more of an endgame in mind. so far GK just strikes me as very helter skelter.Andrew Childershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09817760227836086070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423175970439780764.post-21982719522808606742011-03-30T17:52:49.688-04:002011-03-30T17:52:49.688-04:00I do have to commend the digi booklet thing and th...I do have to commend the digi booklet thing and the model itself, it's a very interesting attempt.DesiccatedVeinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16783531567772825094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423175970439780764.post-68057683990222381192011-03-30T13:09:53.583-04:002011-03-30T13:09:53.583-04:00When robocop II came out on GK, it was a huge help...When robocop II came out on GK, it was a huge help, and attracted attention. With so many bands on there now, it's a little less of a deal. I'm not sure our demo had as much of an impact in that sense. Either way, its a really great thing for bands, but I agree with alex, its more of a personal thing now rather than a potential game changer. <br /><br />I think for example, if he had 1 or 2 releases a month, and eventually started charging small amounts, it would have really taken off. That said, some of the things he's done, especially the digital booklets, are really inventive.<br /><br />Essentially, i think the idea will need to be refined, but its good that he's actually making an attempt at putting out music in a manner that has relevance in the digital age.Ryan Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392626484931054113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423175970439780764.post-7155865645107285242011-03-30T11:54:14.132-04:002011-03-30T11:54:14.132-04:00I have spoken to him a number of times, and the re...I have spoken to him a number of times, and the releases he puts out on Grindcore Karoake are releases he personally loves and people he is good friends with. Its more of a social thing for him, than an industry revamp.Alex Layzellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01285669088354552309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423175970439780764.post-70596358098111559582011-03-30T11:51:37.909-04:002011-03-30T11:51:37.909-04:00i enjoyed wadge for what it was. but i won't b...i enjoyed wadge for what it was. but i won't be listening to it on endless repeat any time soon. mostly it just put me in the mood to listen to jesus of nazareth instead.<br /><br />but all of this does raise a good question. i've tried to avoid going through every GK release but i've heard a few. does randall's model really add anything of value? no gang colors and robocop i loved before he came along. i think self deconstructed have a really nice EP. i'm gonna get to chulo cuz they specifically asked for a review. marion berry is ok. but on the whole, it seems like he's dumping a lot of stuff out there without regard for quality. <br /><br />thoughts?andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01972221188903087765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423175970439780764.post-28585121212159888042011-03-30T11:00:45.508-04:002011-03-30T11:00:45.508-04:00I have listened to a bit of this release, and I...I have listened to a bit of this release, and I'm not really sure how I feel about it.<br /><br />In general, I agree with Dessicated about GK: It's really cool that Randall is doing it, but aside from Robocop none of it has gotten to me.<br /><br />Also, BALLZ.Bill Willingham IV, Esquirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13867217033974730914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423175970439780764.post-61736026788268796692011-03-29T22:59:05.366-04:002011-03-29T22:59:05.366-04:00Wadge is definitely a divisive release.The recordi...Wadge is definitely a divisive release.The recording is really weird, it just clips the whole time, and there are "Hawaiian" instruments on a grindcore record. The whole thing is bizarre. It's uncomfortable, hilarious, but uncomfortable.Ryan Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392626484931054113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423175970439780764.post-25491586195647308242011-03-29T22:50:13.862-04:002011-03-29T22:50:13.862-04:00To be fair, I listened to this about a month ago a...To be fair, I listened to this about a month ago and strongly, <i>strongly</i> disliked it (so much so that I could only listen to 30 seconds or so before I deleted the whole thing from my hard drive.) With a few exceptions aside (Robocop, Chulo), I tend to agree with Rosemary on the generally poor quality of the GK releases (although I do applaud him for undertaking it in the first place, I suppose.)DesiccatedVeinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16783531567772825094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423175970439780764.post-32309679641166083292011-03-29T22:39:22.337-04:002011-03-29T22:39:22.337-04:00I was just kidding around. Sorry, I just did the o...I was just kidding around. Sorry, I just did the old look up a persons interests and ask them to pursue them racket. I have no issue with someone hating GK. My urge to troll is just too strong sometimes. Carry on,Ryan Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392626484931054113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423175970439780764.post-40224517642803221122011-03-29T19:47:06.176-04:002011-03-29T19:47:06.176-04:00don't worry about me. i'm a big boy. it ta...don't worry about me. i'm a big boy. it takes more than a difference of opinion to hurt my feelings.<br /><br />rosemary was the very first commenter ever here and has been a very cool person behind the scenes and a valuable source of info so i knew something was up. meanwhile, please return to your regularly scheduled nerd fights.Andrew Childershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09817760227836086070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423175970439780764.post-60067186371516211152011-03-29T19:43:16.080-04:002011-03-29T19:43:16.080-04:00Ok, sorry Mr.Childers, but as the most important a...Ok, sorry Mr.Childers, but as the most important asset in the Grindcore Review world, we have to protect you from those who intend you harm! <br /><br />Personally I really love the Grindcore Karaoke releases, and have spoken to Randall a number of times, hes not doing to be new or anything, he does it for the love of the music, hes probably ploughed into it in the region of a thousand dollars to keep it all free.<br /><br />On a side note, me and Mr.Randall will be working together on something illegal yet grindful.<br />(Leaves on a cliffhanger)Alex Layzellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01285669088354552309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423175970439780764.post-71904025547007622722011-03-29T19:37:42.244-04:002011-03-29T19:37:42.244-04:00*tweet* time out.
having talked to rosemary on ba...*tweet* time out.<br /><br />having talked to rosemary on back channels, let's avoid a flamewar over a misunderstanding. the comment is more about the general antipathy toward grindcore karaoke as a whole and the quality of the music it's putting out. so everyone (i guess other than ryan who has a dog in this fight) keep that in mind.Andrew Childershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09817760227836086070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423175970439780764.post-280243212631437452011-03-29T16:17:40.211-04:002011-03-29T16:17:40.211-04:00Rosemary, why don't you please continue:
A. H...Rosemary, why don't you please continue:<br /><br />A. Horseback Riding<br />B. Eventing<br />C. Working Out<br />D. Participating in the Philidelphia tea party<br /><br />Thank you kindlyRyan Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392626484931054113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423175970439780764.post-48716087761055095812011-03-29T13:23:29.432-04:002011-03-29T13:23:29.432-04:00Not sure if thats directed at me or you, or if tha...Not sure if thats directed at me or you, or if that is an example of self mockery or meant with venom.Alex Layzellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01285669088354552309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423175970439780764.post-58592041571570184282011-03-28T20:06:32.209-04:002011-03-28T20:06:32.209-04:00Was wondering when this would reach the might G&am...Was wondering when this would reach the might G&P if at all. Brilliant album, 40 mins long? Hell that gives almost 4 times the dose of what grindcore calls a traditional release, additionally self genre mockery in grindcore is hard to find in good bands, and this lives up to the challenge.Alex Layzellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01285669088354552309noreply@blogger.com