Recently, Liam Gallagher, as a member of Oasis, had to criticize a band. I mean, when they're not making music, that's just what they do. Thus, Bloc Party is the latest victim in Oasis' war against all bands that aren't Oasis (or Kasabian --ed).
Bloc Party front man Kele Okereke had these words to say in response:
"I think Oasis are the most overrated and pernicious band of all time. They had a totally negative and dangerous impact upon the state of British music," Okereke told Uncut magazine. "They have made stupidity hip. They claim to be inspired by the Beatles but, and this so saddens me, they have failed to grasp that the Beatles were about constant change and evolution. Oasis are repetitive Luddites."
And this poses an interesting question.
Who is this Ludd guy?
You can read more on Spin but the Brit mags might have some better coverage, since, well, they're British.
Other stuff:
Play the new Maximo Park album at NME.
Radiohead deny Starbucks deal. Chris Wodicka cries tears of joy.
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Thursday, March 29, 2007
Bloc Party Vs. Oasis
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
new albums
This week saw the release of 2 albums that could not have ellicited more polar opposites in emotions for me.. in 1 corner you had the new bloc party album. an incredibly innovative band, that in my opinion has made one of the best albums of the year... while i don't consider it to be as good as silent alarm after the 1st couple of listens, if you can't find yourself grooving to the crazy train type guitar riff in "hunting for witches" there's a serious chance you might be deaf. sadly that excitement for bloc party was met head on by a case in crap in the form of fallout boy. someone needs to tell peter wentz writing long song titles that have nothing to do with your song does not make you a visionary or a poet. honestly after listening to their new song, "it ain't a scene, it's an arms race" i really wanted to try swim wearing weighted shoes. and after listening to the rest of the album i really felt sorry i put myself through this torture. No man, let me repeat that, no man should be forced to listen to this album. Can't wait for next Tuesday's album releases
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