My Morning Jacket isn't all that good

[bozo_casanova]

There. I said it.

 

[johnny chimpo]

Tend to agree. And I've tried really hard to get into them.

 

[CaptainEd]

i think they have some absolutely outstanding songs, but there is a big difference between that and what i would consider "filler music" on their cds.

 

[Cluck]

Try harder, they're really good.

 

[CaptainEd]

why "try" though? i like 95% of the music all the labeled music snobs on the board like. i go to plenty of shows. mmj is just one band that i like a good deal, have seen, listen to on occasion, but don't talk about on near-deity level.

 

[Cluck]

Have you seen them live? I found a whole new respect for them after I saw how hard they played and how into their live show they are.

 

[copenhagen]

blasphemy. bozo, your ears suck. them and wilco are mad scientists in my O.

 

[SubliminalHorn]

I didn't like their performance at ACL. I thought their show was cheesy. The whole beach scene was just too much.

Because of that, I chose not to see them again at Bonnaroo.

 

[Texas007]

At the recommendation of this board I bought some of their CD's along with Wilco. I have to say that it just wasn't for me either. I just couldn't get into it for whatever reason.

 

[HOOKMD]

Z is a solid album, but they are not in the upper part of my favorites list. Then again, I am a metalhead at heart and have just ventured out into indie snobbery over the last few years. I need a few more years of hipster practice.

 

[TyWebb]

I saw them live at Lollapalooza last year... they were awful

 

[schnarkle]

I tried to like them, didn't work.

 

[KingBobo81]

I'm glad somebody said it.

 

[Horn37]

I can understand not liking the newer experimental stuff, but have you listened to songs like One Big Holiday, Mahgeetah, Dancefloors, and Run Through? I don't care who you are, that is just some great rock n roll.

 

[RomaVicta]

They need more cowbell.

 

[I_Live_In_OK]

I am so happy someone said this.

 

[4thGeneration]

you guys are bad at music

 

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[unpaintedhuffhines]

I'm confused why some of you needed others to express your feelings

 

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[schnarkle]

I'm confused as to why you needed to express your confusion.

 

[Jive_Turkey]

nothing wrong with saying you don't like a critically acclaimed band or movie.

i tried to get into Arcade Fire. nothing.

 

[Red Five]

Arcade Fire?? Now wait just a damn minute...

 

[bozo_casanova]

Leave Wilco out of this.

 

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[Dallas Frog]

I agree that you need to see them in concert before you dismiss them. I know they do a lot of festivial shows but the best MMJ shows that I have seen have been indoors. I think the light show adds to the experience of the show. You did not get that at ACL this past year due to the set time.

 

[Alum03]

I had such high hopes for them after rave reviews from friends, by MMJ at Stubbs was pretty mediocre.

 

[Djibouti, Djibouti]

I agree with the people that aren't sold on them. I have a couple of friends that are big fans.

I also agree with leaving Wilco out of this.

 

[stabone]

The SXSW private party as The Parrish was awesome, as was Jim James in St. Davids church.

MMJ is good and varied. Jim James is one of the best talents out there IMHO.

 

[Benjamin]