Blah Blah Blah — November 2007

01/23/09 1:10pm

People like letters. So we're reprinting the letters page from our November 2007 issue. You can purchase the issue at the Chart Shop.

Y'know what's scary? Wearing shorts at the end of October because we've fucked up the environment. We hope you're all happy. If you're not, send us a letter.

You can send letters to "Blah, Blah, Blah" c/o Chart Magazine, 200-41 Britain St., Toronto, ON, M5A 1R7. You can also use this fancy "Inter-net" by emailing us at chart@chartattack.com. Make sure you include your full contact info.

ILL COMMUNICATING
I was just checking out your review of the Beastie Boys show in Toronto on September 21st, 2007, written by Noah Love.I have to say, it was the most bogus review I have ever read.I know that reviews are supposed to give opinions, but that was just ridiculous.First of all, there is no song entitled "Ill Communication"; do some research before you write a review. Second of all, what's with that nonsense about Yauch being drunk and lazy? I was right infront of him at the show, and he was entertaining as ever. So what if he fell off the monitor? I'd like to see you do better onstage than him. There would be no band without Adam Yauch, so I really think you ought to check your head; pun intended (maybe you don't get it though, considering how Beastie Boys savvy you seem to be). I'm going to end this before I stoop down to his level.—Shelby@

You can read what we had to say here.

RADIOHEAD FANS SEE RAINBOWS
The In Rainbows review must be one of the stupidest review I've ever read (and that's not because it's a negative review, I can appreciate negative review if they have good content) "And then there were strings. Imagine, if you will, Colin Greenwood (complete with soul patch and snappy beret) playing stand-up bass and Yorke in a cocktail dress oohing and snapping his fingers along." How is that a review or pertinent comment on Nude? "Here come the random strings again." How are they random? Because they're not what you expected them to be? This album tries something different for once in this midst of popular music that is always the same thing. " If Sofia Coppola decided to do a romantic comedy, this is the song that would play during the second act montage where the protagonist is wandering around all sad in the rain, having just found out that his love interest has jetted off to Paris for a romantic weekend with an older, internationally renowned author." Again, I think you're not reviewing the tracks, but rather trying to show us your cultural knowledge by fitting in as much authors/composers/etc. possible in your review! How inspiring... How about reviewing the actual music next time?
—Antoine Vachon@

We did this to needle way-too-serious Radiohead fans. You'll find our official review in the back pages of this issue to be more in line with your worldview. Check it here.

THE PIPETTES CREEP ISSUE
"Creepy Super Fan"...... Ouch. Still hurts. You goin to the next Pipettes show in TO? Maybe I'll tell you about the time Tom Robinson tried to pick me up. Bet you'd enjoy it.—Thomas Keating@

Our reviewer called someone at the show super-creepy.
Presumably this fella thinks it's him. Read about it here.

A QUESTION OF TIME
uhh.. the feb 2006 article on gogol bordello gives me tour dates from 2006.. now..this poses a problem for people like me who trusted this jerk (and your site) to be on top of the game,and maybe have actual dates and not some year old page with little to no relevance as to what was CLEARLY being sought after.. the guy you pay to keep your site and/or magazine current apparently needs to be replaced with someone who knows and understands the basic workings of the roman calendar's new year and how to at least get off his fat ass and find some CURRENT information to accompany such stellar investigative skills..... start with the fact that its 2007 and go from there.. (just a lil hint to the web"master".. try date master LMAO)—Adam@

So let's get this straight, you're mad because we had tour dates from Feb. '06 listed on a story we published in Feb. '06? And this made you so furious you had to write a letter? We'd come back with some snide retort, but really, nothing could beat imagining you all bent up about this. Check the old dates here.

BRITNEY SPEARS VS. FEIST
Re: Perez Hilton Urges People To Boycott Britney And Buy Feist
"In Canada, however, "1234" is the top song. "Gimme More" doesn't rank in the top eight." The above comment is not 100% true. That's true on the .ca web site but not if you login to itunes program itself as a Canadian. I don't think they update the Canadian web site content frequently. I, personally, downloaded both songs to my ipod and too my girlfriend's too—Chris Breikss@

Feist was #1 when we checked. And regardless, do you really want to
be Britney's stalwart technicality protector man? That can't be rewarding in your soul. You can find this story here.

CARIBOU VS. MANITOBA
Title: Manitoba Changes Name, Fearing Lawsuit From Some Dick
He was contacted... he ignored... He was sued... He backed down... and has gone into the "victim's coccoon... He lost... Couldn't deal... Tough shit... Let him stop stealin'... Why not try Madonna? Silly of course, name's taken, and she's got lots of cash... So was mine... There was alot of production confusion. The name was taken. For many many years, I was simply called "MANITOBA"... Like I say ... try Madonna... This is what I have in life... This name, in this music, for many many years....—hammy@

This story was from 2004 and you're just sending us a letter now? Dude. Check it here.

OUR MONTHLY PRISON CORRESPONDENCE
How are you all? Fine I hope and pray. Well my name is Angel Aretha Higgins and I am in a woman's prison. I am writing a book called Not Dead Yet and I am talking about being with woman. Coming in and out of prison. Trying to get my songs and rap song out. I let a lot of woman inmate read some of my book and they all tell me don't stop. I know my book will make money but I need help. Will you all help me. —Angel Higgins, Lincoln, IL