This morning Pitchfork reviews the new Kaiser Chiefs record and gives it a fairly decent 6.8. But, know what? I just don’t care.
I don’t care about 97% of the bands Pitchfork goes on about. Same with Stereogum. The vast majority of it: bo-ring. And despite my well-worn proclivities to appreciate music alternative to the mainstream–I’m simply starting to: just not care. And it’s obviously not for TRYING to care or reading the alt-indie-blogs…because I do – daily – HOPING for some savior. Or, a new BREED of saviors…but whoa lord, it ain’t coming.
And I’m starting to get pissed, frankly. I think of ‘kids’ today getting excited over a new Kaiser Chiefs release and I wanna slam my head with a hammer. I’d like to write it off as “just getting old” because, really – it’d be easier that way. But when so few bands of the PitchGum generation sound marginally, oh – I don’t know…fresh? Interesting? Compelling? Have something–ANYthing to say — it’s not about being old, it’s simply about: knowing the difference.
And really, I shouldn’t knock the Kaiser Chiefs. They’re actually ‘ok’. It’s just that: I don’t care. (OR, I haven’t been made to care…there’s a difference.)
And despite yesterday’s claim to forego “theme weeks” here at TVD…suddenly there’s a theme a-brewing…
Supergrass – In It For the Money (Mp3)
Supergrass – Late In The Day (Mp3)
Supergrass – It’s Not Me (Mp3)
Supergrass – You Can See Me (Mp3)
Supergrass – Hollow Little Reign (Mp3)
