Thierry commented on Bad Company Reunite To Play Florida Casino, Preserve Trademark, at 1:41 PM on Jul 3 @Oldboy: He sounded fine in the clips from the Mandela Concert from last weekend - those Queen songs are probably a good way to keep your vocal chords in top shape... more »

Thierry commented on Just Go Ahead And Give The Best New Artist Grammy To Duffy Already, at 12:55 AM on Jul 2 Considering the history of this award, I'd only be half-surprised if Lil Wayne was nominated... more »

Thierry commented on Weiland Launches Giant Loogie At Interviewer's Audacity, at 2:44 PM on Jun 26 Or, being overly generous, "Would you talk to Jobriath this way?" more »

Thierry commented on Weiland Launches Giant Loogie At Interviewer's Audacity, at 2:42 PM on Jun 26 "Would you talk to Bret Scallions this way?" more »

Thierry commented on Arista Drops Idol Runner-Up Blake Lewis After Less Than A Year, at 8:17 PM on Jun 23 Judging from that video, maybe he should just hook up with J.C. more »

Thierry commented on Clique Girlz Vie For The All-Important "Women 35-85" Demographic, at 9:17 PM on Jun 18 Is the world ready for a teenage, less-talented Wilson Phillips? more »

Thierry commented on The Future Of Music Reviewing, at 3:53 PM on Jun 12 Between the "Springsteen-like Americana", the "Red Hot Chili Peppers-like riff", the "Pixies-like screeching" (with a "Sting bassline"!!!), you kinda get a sense of what his favourite word is. It's also nice of him to point out that Pearl Jam are still touring, now 17 years past their peak (he refers to their debut as their "clear crowning achievement"). more »

Thierry commented on Starbucks Soul: Now More Than Ever, at 6:19 PM on Jun 11 @Captain Wrong: Oh, I fully agree - though he sometimes reminds me of Colin James in his Little Big Band phase... more »

Thierry commented on George Michael Hangs Up His Microphone, at 6:03 PM on Jun 11 The Final was my first self-purchased cassette. more »

Thierry commented on Why Is Chris Martin Determined To Embarrass Everyone Who Likes "Viva La Vida?", at 4:35 PM on Jun 11 That cover is really Chris Martin's "Don't Speak" moment, isn't it? more »

Thierry commented on Starbucks Soul: Now More Than Ever, at 4:25 PM on Jun 11 @How do I say this ... more »

Thierry commented on Let's Find John McCain A Theme Song, at 1:56 PM on Jun 11 Is there any good reason not to pick "This Ain't Mexico"? more »

Thierry commented on Collective Soul, Live And Blues Traveler: Touring Together, Remembering Together, at 6:41 PM on Jun 9 @Anthony Miccio: Okay, let me clarify - I was saying I didn't hate the video you posted, that it's obviously in FoW's ballpark, and that this cover is awesome: But maybe you got all that and I'm just running on too little sleep. more »

Thierry commented on Collective Soul, Live And Blues Traveler: Touring Together, Remembering Together, at 5:31 PM on Jun 9 I may hate myself tomorrow for saying this now, but Ed Roland always knew how to craft a decent hook (listen to Dolly's cover of "Shine" for proof), and that Collective Soul single sounded pretty good to me. more »

Thierry commented on Your Opinions, We Care A Lot, at 4:21 PM on Jun 6 @kisskisskiss: I can't wait for that album to get a domestic release (speaking of Swedes, I'd also be happy for Kocky, Jenny Wilson or Juvelen at non-import prices). more »

Thierry commented on The British Papers Rush To Start The Coldplay Backlash, at 2:34 PM on Jun 6 @Dan Gibson: From these blurbs, I can see the last one being middling - which one's the other negative one? more »

Thierry commented on Idolator's Summer Jam Tournament Implores You To Shake It And Stop Smoking, at 12:38 PM on Jun 4 I say all those Metro Station kids should adopt Scooter's shaved head look instead of hiding under those extreme combovers...Seriously, how bad have your sidebangs gotten that you start looking like a bunch of guys trying to mask male-pattern baldness? Oh, and these two songs are awful - I'll pass on voting today... more »

Thierry commented on Open-Ish Thread, at 8:59 PM on Jun 3 Also, my most recent purchases would be Fleet Foxes and the first Iron & Wine album (both on vinyl) from Subpop, and the the new Aimee Mann (the deluxe edition - because I like to support people who invest so much in proper packaging) her website. I can't wait for Sundazed's vinyl box of Dennis Wilson... more »