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wmeugene said:
I must be missing something because I remember thinking this album was ridiculously over the top when it came out. I mean Screaming Infidelities and the making out lyric was something that always made me laugh out loud when I heard it.

Not to rain anyone's parade (and I get nostalgia is a strong pull), but for all the hate that the Mayer pick got, musically this one is much worse IMHO.
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It was music for teens with emotions. It’s not something I listen to much anymore but it was a pretty big deal at the time. Regardless of what you think of the end result there’s conviction to Dashboard Confessional that is completely lacking from any of Mayer’s work.
 
radiodead said:
Musically I would agree. Obviously Mayer is the far superior guitar player, no one would debate that. I would rather listen to Dashboard 100 out of 100 times though.
Mayer is the equivalent of a room temperature glass of water. It goes down like nothing, which is a problem. At least DBC is reaching for something even if it is silly high school nostalgia, Carraba wears it on his sleeve to a fault.
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I downloaded like all the Dashboard mp3s from Napster on my Gateway desktop. It took me two days to download them. I can make you a mix CD with my favorite songs if you want.
 
wmeugene said:
I must be missing something because I remember thinking this album was ridiculously over the top when it came out. I mean Screaming Infidelities and the making out lyric was something that always made me laugh out loud when I heard it.

Not to rain anyone's parade (and I get nostalgia is a strong pull), but for all the hate that the Mayer pick got, musically this one is much worse IMHO.
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You take that back. Saints and Sailors is one of the best emo songs ever written.
 
Wes C. Attle said:
I downloaded like all the Dashboard mp3s from Napster on my Gateway desktop. It took me two days to download them. I can make you a mix CD with my favorite songs if you want.
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I think Swiss Army Romance was stuck in the aftermarket CD player of my 91 Mercury Topaz for a solid 6 months back in 2001. I did not go unnoticed.
 
MadLucas said:
For those wondering what this is in reference to, I mentioned a few pages back that I picked up a copy of the Dashboard album for a box of records for my kids when they get older... I'll let them divide them as they wish.

There's about 30 albums in the box currently... off the top of my head:

Miles Davis - Birth of the Cool (colored... I think red?)
John Coltrane - A Love Supreme (clear)
B-52's - Cosmic Thing (RSD rainbow vinyl)
Flaming Lips - Clouds Taste Metallic (orange)
Rainer Maria - Long Knives Drawn (pink; this was a recommendation from Caithlin herself)
Robert Pollard - Not In My Airforce (yellow reissue w/ bonus 7")
Guided By Voices - Under the Bushes, Under the Stars (Newbury colored)
Junior Kimbrough - Up All Night (marbled pressing)

I'm placing an order this afternoon for some albums by The Ocean Blue for myself, and I'm going to pick up a copy of Between the Rhythm and the Sound on orange for the box.
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What an amazing idea! I wanna have a kid just to do this!!! 💯🙈😆

I would put these records in the box 📦

Dr. Dre - The Chronic 2001
Britney Spears - Blackout
Justin Timberlake - FutureSex/LoveSounds
Gorillaz - Demon Days
Michael Jackson - Off The Wall
Denzel Curry x Kenny Beats - UNLOCKED
Kaytranada - 99.9%
Clarence Clarity - No Now
Maxwell - Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite
The Avalanches - Since I Left You
100 Gecs - 1000 Gecs
KIDS SEE GHOSTS - KIDS SEE GHOSTS
Burial - Untrue
D’Angelo - Voodoo

I want the box to have really badass, edgy albums, with awesome production and some sex appeal! 🔥🔥🔥
 
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NathanRicaud said:
What an amazing I wanna have a kid just to do this!!! 💯🙈😆

I would put these records in the box 📦

Dr. Dre - The Chronic 2001
Britney Spears - Blackout
Justin Timberlake - FutureSex/LoveSounds
Gorillaz - Demon Days
Michael Jackson - Off The Wall
Denzel Curry x Kenny Beats - UNLOCKED
Kaytranada - 99.9%
Clarence Clarity - No Now
Maxwell - Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite
The Avalanches - Since I Left You
100 Gecs - 1000 Gecs
KIDS SEE GHOSTS - KIDS SEE GHOSTS
Burial - Untrue
D’Angelo - Voodoo

I want the box to have really badass, edgy albums, with awesome production and some sex appeal! 🔥🔥🔥
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Nothing like giving your children a box of sex appeal! 😂
 
TenderLovingKiller® said:
It was music for teens with emotions. It’s not something I listen to much anymore but it was a pretty big deal at the time. Regardless of what you think of the end result there’s conviction to Dashboard Confessional that is completely lacking from any of Mayer’s work.
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I was 18 in the last semester of my senior year when it came out, so I get that I was probably a little old for it. I knew people who were super into it, but I just didn't get it.

Oh well. I just think when the sheen of nostalgia is removed its not anything better than stuff that gets criticized on this board. I just found all of this jumping up and down for Dashboard Confessional hilarious when there is nothing but criticism for John Mayer.
 
wmeugene said:
I was 18 in the last semester of my senior year when it came out, so I get that I was probably a little old for it. I knew people who were super into it, but I just didn't get it.

Oh well. I just think when the sheen of nostalgia is removed its not anything better than stuff that gets criticized on this board. I just found all of this jumping up and down for Dashboard Confessional hilarious when there is nothing but criticism for John Mayer.
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This lol.
 
wmeugene said:
I was 18 in the last semester of my senior year when it came out, so I get that I was probably a little old for it. I knew people who were super into it, but I just didn't get it.

Oh well. I just think when the sheen of nostalgia is removed its not anything better than stuff that gets criticized on this board. I just found all of this jumping up and down for Dashboard Confessional hilarious when there is nothing but criticism for John Mayer.
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Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! 💡💡💡

If John Mayer didn’t have such a shit personality, then it would be a little bit different! 💯

But I just know so much people on here can’t stand his music. Even I don’t like his music, I just like Continuum 🙉🤷‍♂️
 
doncornelius said:
I don't criticize John Mayer. I am just waiting on him to do something meaningful other than bragging about his sexual exploits.
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NathanRicaud said:
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! 💡💡💡

If John Mayer didn’t have such a shit personality, then it would be a little bit different! 💯

But I just know so much people on here can’t stand his music. Even I don’t like his music, I just like Continuum 🙉🤷‍♂️
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I grew up a town over from John Mayer, who is from Fairfield, CT. I have met him several times before he became famous. I worked with the man who taught him to play guitar. And on all accounts, yes, he has a less than desirable personality. From people that have been around him since he became famous (I have no interest), he's the kind of person who is annoyed that you're fawning over him, and more annoyed if you are not.

BUT.
I do have a story about him that bears repeating and, if you give him a 0/100, perhaps you'll at least give him a few points for this one.

On Saturday March 12, 2011, John Mayer came to a local (for this area) place called Brennan's. I don't know why, because he must have known he would be instantly recognized going out in public just a few miles from his parents house, but he came out anyway. My friends were playing there that night, a guitar/organ/drums trio.
The people that were there were demanding that he get up and play which, not cool if you are the band playing there, but fine I guess?
ANYWAY, he takes the bait. However, he has a condition: pass a pitcher around the bar and fill it with money for the band. The pitcher was passed around, but, nope, Mayer decides there's not enough and please pass it around again, which they do.
Then he finally does play.

So, that's one nice thing he did one time that I and several people I know can confirm did happen.
Do what you will with that story.
 
MadLucas said:
I grew up a town over from John Mayer, who is from Fairfield, CT. I have met him several times before he became famous. I worked with the man who taught him to play guitar. And on all accounts, yes, he has a less than desirable personality. From people that have been around him since he became famous (I have no interest), he's the kind of person who is annoyed that you're fawning over him, and more annoyed if you are not.

BUT.
I do have a story about him that bears repeating and, if you give him a 0/100, perhaps you'll at least give him a few points for this one.

On Saturday March 12, 2011, John Mayer came to a local (for this area) place called Brennan's. I don't know why, because he must have known he would be instantly recognized going out in public just a few miles from his parents house, but he came out anyway. My friends were playing there that night, a guitar/organ/drums trio.
The people that were there were demanding that he get up and play which, not cool if you are the band playing there, but fine I guess?
ANYWAY, he takes the bait. However, he has a condition: pass a pitcher around the bar and fill it with money for the band. The pitcher was passed around, but, nope, Mayer decides there's not enough and please pass it around again, which they do.
Then he finally does play.

So, that's one nice thing he did one time that I and several people I know can confirm did happen.
Do what you will with that story.
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John Mayer is an abuser of women. Continuing to point out how he's not such a bad guy is something that might negatively impact people here that have experienced or are currently experiencing abuse at the hands of their partner. So can we fuck off with doing so from here on out please.
 
TenderLovingKiller® said:
I need to pick up Album Of The Year on wax.
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Wow. I literally listened to this record yesterday on my drive to work. It’s been YEARS. Saddle Creek was my go to label in high school. I was re-reading a Young Jesus interview from 2018 where they say Album of the Year is best album ever. Coming across 2 mentions of it in the span of days is a sign. Tim Kasher is king

and Young Jesus are currently the best indie rock band in the world (besides Big Thief)
 
jaycee said:
John Mayer is an abuser of women. Continuing to point out how he's not such a bad guy is something that might negatively impact people here that have experienced or are currently experiencing abuse at the hands of their partner. So can we fuck off with doing so from here on out please.
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This is literally the first time I have brought him up, so I am wondering if you mean in general? Or is this pointed directly at me?

I am asking honestly, because I have been doing quite a bit of skimming lately. It's hard to stay on top of everything happening all the time in these threads.

If my post angered you, please accept my apology. It was not my idea to upset you or anyone with a history of abuse or domestic trauma. Honestly, it wasn't even my intention to defend that asshole, I don't even like him. Initially it was more of a "here's an anecdote" but I can see where it might have looked like something else.
 
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