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WOW thats deep!
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Whatever satisfies the soul is truth--Walt Whitman
Too deep for me. and I'm really, really tall.
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-Jeremy
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Can I get a high-five?
Dude. You just BLEW my mind.
wait a minute...isn't every discussion in ever changing time? is this a trick question?
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-Jeremy
#70
Can I get a high-five?
What if c. a. t. really spelled dog?
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Whatever satisfies the soul is truth--Walt Whitman
have you seen my burrito?
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-Jeremy
#70
Can I get a high-five?
Great scott! I am a breathing time machine!
damn, and me without my flux capacitor!
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-Jeremy
#70
Can I get a high-five?
- I have loved the brother's music for many years now, and hold them closer than any other musicians. But recently I have had my worries. Since Four Thieves Gone, I've felt a loss in their edge. I still love their music, but it has lost something I can't quite point out. The Gleams are wonderful, but I can only take so much sappyness. Emotionalism just didn't resonate for me. The move to warner bros, and Rick Rubin has amplified my concern. Change is a great thing, but I'm nervous the brothers will end up another sad story. New style and new fans are wonderful, but at what costs? I know the Avetts got a family, and they're not Against me!, but its sad to see them move out of ramsuer and NC, and into Rick Rubin. I just want the music to stay true and original. Change is fine, but I want to hear something new from the brothers, not some NY producer. Its not about "selling out", its just 99% of radio pop makes me nauseous, and I don't want see them head down that road, cause "I and Love and The Avetts", and it would hurt to see them go.
The thread above (before the last post) reminds me of one of the only two jokes I know by heart:
Q: How many surrealists does it take to screw in a light bulb?
A: Fish.
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And your loveliness, no, it doesn't help
No, your beautiful smile don't help
Eehhh,,,this could get ugly. I think we've been down this road a few times before.
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I wanna live, and I want you to live happy and free
Hey Chilixx,
what's the other joke?
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-Jeremy
#70
Can I get a high-five?
Q: Did you hear the one about the agnostic dyslexic insomniac?
A: He'd lay awake all night wondering, is there really a dog?
I never said they were funny, I said they are the two I remember. I did tell this one in a bar in college for a free beer, though.
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And your loveliness, no, it doesn't help
No, your beautiful smile don't help
Bah haha, Chilixx. I love me some lightbulb jokes.
Q. How many voyeurs does it take to change a lightbulb?
A. Only one. But, they'd much rather watch someone else do it.
If we're turning this into old joke night...
A mushroom walks into a bar and the bartender says, "Get out! We don't serve your kind here." The mushroom says, "Why not? I'm a fungi!!!"
I don't know why, but I find this funny.
And also, for the philosophers in the crowd...
Rene Descartes walks into Starbucks and orders a large coffee. The barrista asks, "Would you like cream in that?" Descartes replies, "I think not." And - POOF - he disappears.
I now return you to your regularly scheduled program.
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I haven't finished a thing since I've started my life, I don't feel much like starting now.
Let’s give Johann357 the benefit of the doubt. The guy is a long time fan that has been on this board for well over three months with posts running well into the lower single digits. He has obviously given this some thought. His post was the first I had heard about a move to Warner Bros. That has me worried too. Its not a good sign that they would leave Columbia before they released even one CD on the label. I also did not know that they had moved out of NC and left their families and Dolph’s team behind. Heck now I am worried too.
Or maybe his post was the first joke in this thread.
Cold. Just cold.
Speaking of cold:
What did the hat say to the scarf in the cold weather?
"You hang around while I go on ahead."
Maybe I shouldn't let all my cheese ooze-out in one thread?
Seriously, everyone, things change. Let me tell you a story.
I was a freshman at UGA in Athens when REM was starting out (I was at one of their early gigs - opening for The Bad Brains). I remember how everyone mourned the day that they left IRS and signed with Warner. "The music will change forever." "They'll leave Athens behind." "They'll sell out and become (horror) commercial."
Well, they did record different music - they progressed and could afford better instruments and musicians and they honed their craft. Band members left and were replaced. It happens. And, you know what, they still live in Athens. Their headquarters is still in Athens. You can still hear a brand new song on the radio and instantly know that it is REM. But, most importantly, think of the influence they've had over alternative rock music by getting their music out to an audience larger than a bunch of us drunken frat boys in a small southern college town. They're superstars, sure, but they can spread the message and have a long lasting influence.
Do I miss the early days of REM when you couldn't understand a word that Michael Stipe said on a recording and the lyrics were debated endlessly? Sure. Do I wish that they had remained a moderately successful band from the south? No.
Now, go through the above and replace the names with Avett Brothers, Concord, Ramseur, Sony, etc. You'll know how I feel about it.
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I haven't finished a thing since I've started my life, I don't feel much like starting now.
They've changed? We've all changed.
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"Technology to wipe out truth is now available, not everyone can afford it but it's available." B. Dylan
Rejoice always, Mark
A few more points and I should be a different bird! Now that's change!
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"Technology to wipe out truth is now available, not everyone can afford it but it's available." B. Dylan
Rejoice always, Mark
"We think you've changed!
(We KNOW you've changed!)"
maybe their next album could be called changesavett...they'll be all glam, wear makeup, and sing songs about outer space. too bad tin man's already spoken for.
"Things change and get strange with the movement of time. Its happening right now to you."
the major labor concerns me...it does.
Yet haven't heard a song I don't like yet...not ever
Of course they are going to branch out artistically.
Why wouldn't they want to progress in the industry? Working with a such a legendary producer.
They definetly have lots of new and great music to come.
and hey thats why the older albums are so enjoyable.
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-KAY
>>Golf claps for NC4Now<<
Brilliant reply. BRILLIANT.
That is all.
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http://www.tablive.net
"maybe their next album could be called changesavett...they'll be all glam, wear makeup, and sing songs about outer space. too bad tin man's already spoken for."
AVETTS IN SPACCCCE... AVETTS IN SPAA-A-AAAAACE!!!
i couldn't resist marysstikal
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Peace,
Worth
~~~Roll Tide!~~~
Whatcha doin out there mannnn??
I whole heartedly agree with the REM comparison. It seems like I read an article a couple years back comparing their career path to REM's, and I think if they're handled properly by their label, they could easily have the same success right now. I believe the author of that very article said he would eat his words if they weren't on the cover of every major music magazine within the next ten years. I'd give it 5. Every time I see the Jonas Brothers on the cover of Rolling Stone (twice now) all I can think is "wrong set of brothers..."
"Seriously, everyone, things change. Let me tell you a story.
I was a freshman at UGA in Athens when REM was starting out...."
Thanks for sharing that! Wow REM opening for Bad Brains. I like the comparison though.
I have to admit I was a little "worried" at the end of last year. I remember the tears flowing in Asheville as they sang Salvation Song - it seemed they were answering my worried mind. Was always happy for them but sad for what "we" may miss going forward. Anyway - no worries now. They continue to touch my heart and life. They continue to be the humble, wonderful people that they are.
I just listened to "I and Love and You" and the tears came on the first note - - a mix of knowing today is going to be a heavy day and remembering the emotions of Portland but regardless - they still get to me. And that's all that matters.
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The day will come, the sun will rise, and we'll be fine
Okay guys....took a deep breath and a second look at this thread - now I wish I had a joke to share.
Sorry to get so "weepy" and serious.
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The day will come, the sun will rise, and we'll be fine
No worries, Dawn, you're among friends.
And I agree with your post--you mentioned two experiences that I'm really happy to have been part of and they were both amazing!
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And your loveliness, no, it doesn't help
No, your beautiful smile don't help
"life is hard... ya have to change" - Richard Shannon Hoon
(sorry, had to do it!)
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"you're the words... in a song.. that Hoon sang to me...."
So, a skeleton walks up to a bar, and the bartender asks, "What can I get for you?"
The skeleton replies, "I'll have a drink and a mop."
I know, I know....
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"Do the best you can and that won't go unseen."
nice guys. i also support a flight of the avetts record, that'd be pretty sweet too. PG in the room anyone?
and dawn, you're in a bit of a serious spot, so no apologies. weep away...then let the music and your avett family cure all.
I love them. I love their music. Alot. I have for years now. Their increasing fame and popularity is bittersweet at times, but I'm really and truly happy for them. I don't think they're changing in that awful way some are accusing them of. I don't think they're getting all commercial on us. I don't think they're going to start writing crappy music to make more money. I don't think they've forgotten those of us who have supported them for years. I don't think they've ever taken us for granted. They're pretty awesome people, songwriters, and musicians. And I can't ever imagine a time or condition or situation when I won't want to see them live, buy their music, or in some other way try to give them money. And that's all I'm going to say on the subject.
And now here's a couple jokes for you...
A grasshopper walks into a bar, and the bartender says, "Hey, we have a drink named after you!"
The grasshopper says, "You have a drink named Steve?"
And...
There's two muffins in an oven. One muffin looks at the other and says, "Wow! It's hot in here!"
The other muffin screams, "Ahhhh! A talking muffin!"
I'll offer the same disclaimer as chilixx...I didn't say they were all that funny, but I like them.
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~Megan
"Life's too short, just be nice."
^^^
I also like them.
"There's two muffins in an oven. One muffin looks at the other and says, "Wow! It's hot in here!"
The other muffin screams, "Ahhhh! A talking muffin!" " - LuvMuff
I can't believe I just laughed at that. Seems as I should have heard this one around 3 grade, but some how it escaped me.
Funny......
Ummmmmmm.....muffins.....
Sorry 'bout that. I edited my post to make sense now.
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http://www.tablive.net
did the initial post change in someway? i'm kind of confused by the topic title, initial post, and then the following posts. did i miss something?
but, if we're telling jokes:
q: how do turtles communicate?
a: with their shell phones.
Love the change. Its certainly cool if you dislike it. Just hop off the band wagon, its getting pretty crowded on here anyway.
And on to the jokes:
There are three kinds of people in the world. Those who can count and those who can't.
My favorite kind of humor is self-deprecation, although I'm not very good at it...
and....
A pirate walks into his doctor's office with a steering wheel in his pants.
The doctor says, 'you know you've got a steering wheel in your pants?'
The pirate says, 'Aye! Its driving me nuts!'
I'll be here all week.
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Things change and get strange with the movement of time, it's happening right now to you.
"Just hop off the band wagon, its getting pretty crowded on here anyway."
Now THAT was funny (and true)
"A pirate walks into his doctor's office with a steering wheel in his pants.
The doctor says, 'you know you've got a steering wheel in your pants?'
The pirate says, 'Aye! Its driving me nuts!'"
-Max
LOL! I'm sitting here at my desk in tears, I'm laughing so hard! That's amazing. And I just snorted.
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~Megan
"Life's too short, just be nice."
How do you get a University of Michigan grad off your porch?
Pay them for the pizza.
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Ohio...the Heart of it All
Oh Lamar... you and your Buckeye fandom...
That reminds me of mine... (get ready for this one NorthEndZone)...
Did you hear about the fire in the Auburn University library?
It burned both books...
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Peace,
Worth
~~~Roll Tide!~~~
A 3 legged dog walks into a bart and says "I am looking for the man who shot my paw"
On the topic of the band getting big. The Avetts are getting bigger and bigger. At the last show in SD I mentioned to my friends how I remember being able to walk back and forth from the bar to the front of the stage because no one was there or having an extra ticket to another show and eating it because I could not find anyone to buy it.
I am happy for them though. I am sure a time will come when I get shut out of a show and I will be completely bummed or they will play a big arena and I will not want to go. It will not be the 1st time its happened and it certainly will not be the last. In the meantime I will go to as many show as possible to get fill for when that time comes
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Do the best you can and that wont go unseen
I have seen many bands change, and most times I end up hating the new sound, the new look, the new attitude of the band. The lyrics of Salvation Song, though, have never let me worry. I truly believe that if anything happens to compromise the truth, the integrity of the Avetts, they'll leave. They'll go back to making the music they love.
But that's the thing, the songs that I've heard off of the new album so far are all amazing. Are they different than songs off A Carolina Jubilee or Four Thieves Gone? Yes, but they're still amazing songs. They're still very real, very passionate songs. I've been following the band for a good while but just got to see them for the first time a few weeks ago. The place was packed, but it was the best show I've ever seen. If you think they've lost their edge, I really just have to disagree. The Avetts are the first band in forever to take hold of me and keep my interest in every song on every album. The first band I've related to on such a personal level since The Get Up Kids. I love this band and I believe in them.
I'd also like to say that sometimes I seem to avoid Emotionalism because I get to thinking that I like all the older albums more, but then I listen to it and it's honestly just as good. No matter what they write from this point forward, we've always got the old songs, though. Not to mention that live, they seem to play a nice mix of new and old, so I don't think those songs will fade into obscurity.
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And if it compromises truth, then we will go.
Lamar and Worth...I'm going to have to convert both of those to Texas A&M jokes. I really like having a joke thread on here.
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~Megan
"Life's too short, just be nice."
A band evolving their sound is great to me. one of my other favorite bands is wilco and the direction of the music changes on almost every new release, but the songs are still amazing. listen to their first record, A.M., and then listen to Yankee Hotel Foxtrot and you will see what i mean. bands need to grow and expand their sound and thats exactly what the bros. are doing right now. AND THE SONGS ARE GREAT!!!!!!! lets all enjoy this ride.
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"a woman's heart runs on gasoline"
Love the change. Its certainly cool if you dislike it. Just hop off the band wagon, its getting pretty crowded on here anyway.
Amen, Max!!
What has 100 legs and three teeth?
The front row of a Willie Nelson concert.
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Whatever satisfies the soul is truth--Walt Whitman
How do you know the toothbrush was invented in (insert rural town or hick concert here)?
Because otherwise it would have been called a teethbrush.
Why did the monkey fall out of the tree?
Because it was dead.
That's all I've got. Goodnite!!!
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WWABD?
Luvmuffin86....by mentioning changing the name to A&M I'm going to assume you're a Texas fan. If that's the case, you're welcome at my tailgate anytime!! Hook 'em baby!
As to the change, I am all for it. I think its awesome and inspiring to see these guys progress before our eyes. Thats true growth for them in their art and their personal lives. None of them are in the same place in their lives as they were when Country Was, Jubilee, etc. came out. Those changes are reflected in what they create...but you can still see their fingerprints all over it. Like another post mentioned earlier about REM...there is still no doubt its an Avett Brothers song. I'm excited for the new album and the journeys yet to come they will take us on.
A few more:
What did the fish day when it swam into a concrete wall? "Dam!"
What do you call a cow with a nervous twitch? "Beef Jerky"
Two snowmen are standing in a field. One says to the other, "Funny, I smell carrots too!"
Where does a one legged waitress work? "Ihop"
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"Do the best you can and that won't go unseen."