Comments on: A (P)Review: The Arctic Monkeys of the Future, or, Me v. The Wiltern (Round Three)

By: Rachel Cohen

Rachel Cohen — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 05:07:47 +0000

Soccer Moms love Young Dong. Isn’t that what we’re trying to say in less than 200 comments? Brevity, people… brevity.

By: Insulted Soccer Mom

Insulted Soccer Mom — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 04:29:27 +0000

What, I’m not allowed to check out Arctic Monkeys?! I’d love to take those boys for a ride in my minivan, if you know what I mean!

By: ashley

ashley — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 04:13:38 +0000

why all the fuss about denny’s? isn’t the point that the author didn’t actually go to the show reviewed here?

this is directed at loren. i’m not seeing the connection between being spoiled and going to/waiting in line for concerts…totally missed it, in fact. for one thing, she didn’t wait in line…she didn’t even go to the show. and she does say in the article that she went to san diego because it was cheaper. and she eats at denny’s, despite an apparent firestorm of controversy surrounding that choice.

liked the review, but was confused by most of the comments…though i am in total agreement with insulted-concert-lover…if you don’t get it, you don’t get it, so leave it alone.

By: Not Loren

Not Loren — Sat, 10 Jun 2006 22:35:06 +0000

Just finished reading your comment Loren and felt compelled to make fun of you. However, I decided against such a thing because let’s face it, you’re a guy with a girl’s name.

Boo-ya-ka-sha.

P.S. The Arctic Monkeys rock so hard, I’d wait in any line for any given amount of time.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 04:34:25 +0000

Droot-

I totally feel you (and felt you beforehand as well, as I’ve been to SOMAwful before). I did manage to amuse myself by watching the other businesses in the strip mall… namely The Kite Shop and The Gem Mall. And also the unattended toddlers running around.

Oh, and weird thing: the soccer moms actually WENT to this show… *shudder*

By: insulted-concert-lover

insulted-concert-lover — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 04:26:10 +0000

Loren- Though your comment was directed at Lauren, you’ve managed to generalize and insult every music fan who has ever spent a day on the pavement. You don’t seem like much of a concert-goer and thus my defense will probably just fall on deaf and intolerant ears. First off, a little background, since that seems to be what concerns you. I’m 23, earn shit money at a low-level art dept/set construction gig, have been an orphan since 19 and have earned every dollar I’ve seen since that day. Most of my extra money, and some not so extra, is poured into attending concerts. I’ve put in 100s of dollars, 12+ hr days in line, drives of 1000+ miles, days with no sleep, and hours of shite opening bands for 90 minutes in the front row night after night.

Why?

The delay of gratification- which, fyi, the Encyclopedia of Psychology says is a sign of maturity. The driving, the waiting is a uniquely masochistic form of meditation to reach a nirvana. And the nirvana of the front row is why I do it. The connection between artist and audience is infinitely more palpable up there. There is nothing as magical as feeling the anonymous enthusiasm of the crowd buoying you from behind as the world outside the band disappears. The occasional momentos- setlists, picks, strings, drumsticks, tambourines or your appearance in a tour dvd- are cool but nowhere near as magical as the eye contact and acknowledgement of musicians. I’ve tried “taking a show off” and while I’ve enjoyed seeing those shows from the back, I can’t help but wonder what I missed. Call ME crazy, but that’s my hobby. Maybe when I’m older, I’ll start stamp collecting or something, but for now my experiences on the road– the things I’ve seen, the people I’ve met and the concerts I’ve been to– have been more than enough to make it all worth it.

By: Loren

Loren — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 22:26:22 +0000

This note is directed to Lauren. I’m sensing a young spoiled girl that’s frustrated with her identity……..right? Who else would be foolish enough to sit on a filthy city street early in the morning to wait in line for a general admission show? Also, call me crazy but a frantic trip down to San Diego to see the Arctic Monkeys isn’t as bad as your threat to eat at an IHOP. You obviously have way too much time on your hands but what spoiled little girl doesn’t?

By: Lauren

Lauren — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 01:04:16 +0000

So I’m in the middle of reading all of your comments, watching ABC 7 evening news, and what story do I happen to look up and see? A robbery at a Denny’s in San Bernadino. I swear to Grand Slam.

I hope you’re all happy.

I’m leaving for San Diego tomorrow to actually see the Arctic Monkeys.

I’ll be sure to eat at IHOP.

By: droot

droot — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 00:30:37 +0000

SOMA sux. It’s all ages. UGH! No booze. Stuffy. In a strip mall. When I went to see Interpol last year, there were soccer moms AT THE DOOR making sure little Bree and Jillian got inside ok.
Never again. EVER.

By: ryan

ryan — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 20:08:08 +0000

You people have it all wrong. When in this area but not in the mood for Korean food you should proceed immediately to Magee’s Donuts, get the ham and cheese croissant and talk to the trannies. I take my parents there when they’re in town. I took my grandma. Everyone loves donuts and trannies at 1am.

Everyone.

Seriously, everyone.