Comments on: Barenaked Ladies Lead Singer Rides His Big Ship Into The Sunset

By: revmatty

revmatty — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:50:14 +0000

The interplay between Steve and Ed was such a huge part of the show, and even a lot of the songs. It will be interesting to see what directions the two branches take.

As an admitted fanboy, I've liked at least a few songs off all of their albums. Though I think the mid 90's albums were their strongest.

By: encyclopediablack

encyclopediablack — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:40:29 +0000

Is that the guy who got pinched for coke?

By: Thierry

Thierry — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:26:49 +0000

This news didn’t really come as a surprise to me – between his many collaborations with the Lilac Time’s Stephen Duffy, the fact that he often wrote pretty dour songs and the Morrisseyisms of his voice, you always figured he might not be completely comfortable with BNL’s goofy image.

Also, he had nothing to do with writing “One Week”.

By: BigRicks

BigRicks — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:30:04 +0000

I always thought Steve’s voice (especially live) was tremendous. Here’s hoping they get back together in a few years and do a “Gordon” tour.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:52:24 +0000

Funny. Just a few weeks ago Steve did a cover of "The singer must die."

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@kicking222 @sicksteanein: Echoing my thoughts. I can't say I liked their last couple records all that much either, but I was still bummed to hear this, though not surprised. Their live shows were always fun, and it was mostly due to Steve's and Ed's rapport. If that's gone, what's the point?

By: Christopher R. Weingarten

Christopher R. Weingarten — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:49:57 +0000

IT’S BEEN

By: Chris Molanphy

Chris Molanphy — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:55:19 +0000

@sicksteanein: If their intention was to record pop or rock albums, I'd agree. But I suspect the real reason they're keeping the band and the brand-name alive is the kids' record did quite well. (Which also explains why the drug arrest was so awkward, and why they're probably trying to distance themselves from Page.) If BNL ends up with some version of They Might Be Giants' career post-switch-to-children's-music, it'll be a reliable living for them.

By: sicksteanein

sicksteanein — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 03:58:48 +0000

I think BNL should call it a day.

By: kicking222

kicking222 — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 03:44:50 +0000

Um... fuck. Their last couple of albums sucked (Barenaked Ladies Are Me being one of the worst albums I've ever heard), but I continue to be a big BNL fan. I've loved them for half my life, and even if I haven't really cared about them for a few years, to see their lead singer depart after two decades blows.