RE: (TV) A television "fan" on amazon.com

["Casey, Leo J" <CaseyL@volpe.dot.gov>]

The amazon .com fan's disgruntled review could serve as the definition of a "philistine". However his reviewette still doesn't come close to a more infamous Rolling Stone idiot:  

"Somewhat mysteriously, Television was the most widely touted band to emerge from the N.Y. New Wave. But Marquee Moon showed the group as the exclusive project of guitarist Tom Verlaine, an interesting Jerry Garcia influenced guitarist who lacked melodic ideas or any emotional sensibility."   Dave Marsh 

	Leo

-----Original Message-----
From: Pontrelli, Paul Jay [mailto:jPontrelli@stites.com]
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2001 6:18 PM
To: 'tv@obbard.com'
Subject: (TV) A television "fan" on amazon.com


I'm going to get some very angry e-mails over this review, but someone has
to tell the truth about this album: IT'S TERRIBLE!! I picked up "Marquee
Moon" because many of the bands I admire played with Television during the
CBGB's days, & this album is often referred to as a watershed recording from
that period. Upon first listening I wondered if the wrong CD had been put
into the packaging, but no such luck! The music on "Marquee Moon" has no
melody, no rhythm & no hooks. It is as if a bunch of philosophy majors in
college read about rock n roll without ever hearing it, bought some
instruments & formed a band. The most favorable comparison I can make is a
punk Be Bop Deluxe, but that is insulting to Bill Nelson! In short - buyer
beware!
lysistrata@qwest.net

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