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Kevin, California 01/21/04
artist: Head of Femur
Review: Great article, but mebbe a little too much imagery. Also it woulda been nice to have known a little more about what was going on besides who the members were and the songs were bein played. Sweet pictures though! Definitely a band to check out.


Missing Cow, Norfolk, VA 01/21/04
artist: Stickman Down
Review: How many shows have Troubled Hubble played? Who opened? What style of music were these bands? Where can I go if I want to see their home pages? Good review, very descriptive. I wanted to see more pictures though! I've never seen a band with voilins in it before so I'm curious as to what they would sound like live. Seems pretty cool.


endia, lexington ky 01/21/04
artist: ludacris
Review: hi luda iam your number one fan i love you i like your song called pussy poppin thats my shit if i ever get to meet you all go crazy well if you would like to see who iaM COME TO AN CONCERT DOWN HERE AGAIN DOWN HERE IN LEXINGTONWELL WORDS ARE LOW I LOVE YOUR SEXXXXY ASS


Nico 01/21/04
artist: Bowie
Review: Bowie played white light, white heat by the velvet underground? THATS FRICKIN AWSOME!


nate lawler, southchina, me 01/21/04
artist: seether
Review: seether kicks ass i like there cd discliamer cuz of the songs on ot like broken and fade away. SEETHER YOU GUYS FUCKIN ROCK


Becky, Union grove, WI 01/20/04
Review: Mr. Curmudgeon, is it so bad getting old. Why paint such a bleak and forboding future? Sure we have more time behind us then ahead of us and our physical abilities are dimished, but we have our minds. That's where you need to look to. Don't relive, simply live.


su.vann, Newport News, VA 01/20/04
artist: d.bowie
Review: I was there. He was awesome!


Zoe, Adelaide, Australia 01/20/04
artist: The White Stripes
Review: hey im zoe im 12 and a massive fan of the white stripes album Elephant. i first heard their music at school from a friends cd and i loved it! it was the song 7 nation army which was one of my favourite songs and still is and when i bought their album of course my mum hated it but thats typical! i would love too get their other albums but for now im more than happy with what ive got!!! I think meg i a beatiful girl and an extremely talented drummer but i think jack hogs the spotlight and she is restricted to simple drumming whis is a bummer and she also has a very nice voice and on there next albums i would like to hear more Meg!!! i still love jack all the same and i hope that one day i can learn bass guitar and become as good as him!!! its amazing what two people and some insruments can do!!! when i first heard them i thought that there was at least 4 people in the band! any way once again i think they are an absoulutley awsome group and i cant wait to hear more fr!om them in the futre. Luv Zoe Meg Whites biggest fan!


bill, boston, ma 01/20/04
artist: 500 best
Review: you're right on - rolling stone completely sucks now!


Lacie, Chicago 01/20/04
artist: the Musicurmudgeon
Review: Yet another dark and chilling article from my favorite wordsmith. I enjoy your interplay with personal symbolism and existential reality. You should be writing lyrics for intellectual death metal bands.


brianna, milwaukee 01/20/04
artist: static x
Review: sweet interview with wayne. did you get to touch him...sigh ; )


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mayra alicia de leon del toro, tampico tamaulipas mexico 01/19/04
artist: aaron carter
Review: hello i just wanna give my opinion about aaron carter i guess he is so hot . and he`s songs are so greats .
bye. atte . mayra


Ronna, Chicago, IL 01/19/04
artist: David Bowie
Review: Fantastic review. David Bowie Rocks on. Friday's show was outstanding as well.


uley, memphis, tenn. 01/19/04
artist: top 500
Review: great article. it makes one think of the many other biased "top lists" out there (i.e. concertlivewire's top 10 most influential artists)


Briana, Jenks, Oklahoma 01/19/04
artist: Kenny Chesney
Review: OMG-I'm 15 years old almost 16 and I am like absoluty like In love with Kenny and all my friends are too! I think this man Is the hottest man God ever created! haha


Laura 01/19/04
artist: Cold Mountain soundtrack
Review: The reviewer for the Cold Mountain soundtrack might ought to have either listened to the CD or read the song credits. Riley Baugus does not sing with Tim Eriksen on "Am I Born to Die?" and "I Wish My Baby Was Born" is not about a man mourning loss of wife and baby, it's sung from the point of view of a girl (the line "and me poor girl" might clue you in). Finally, the Sacred Harp singers may be singing loudly, but they are singing.


jessi, mexico 01/19/04
artist: aaron carter
Review: I think aaron looks every studid with that hair stly.bye bye


??? 01/19/04
Review: i just lovelylove incubus


Angie, Milwaukee, WI 01/18/04
artist: Bowie
Review: Yeah! Your review was right on, and thanks for the photos. But you should have taken some AFTER he removed the jacket and revealed the sexy little t-shirt. Amen.


JAKE KRUSEN 01/18/04
Review: YOU R LIKE SO U...G...L..Y... IF U NO HOW TO SPELL IT SPELLS UGLY U DORK


me 01/18/04
Review: I Think. when I see Nora Jones or any other beautifull female being. Yes, that is what I want to night.


Mar_a, Spain 01/18/04
artist: Bizzy D
Review: I like so much his life!!!!!!


Me, Ottawa, ontario 01/18/04
artist: blink 182
Review: i think whoever is writing this shit doesnt even play a fucking instrument and has no idea wut he's talking about. he's probably one of those rappers (talking to a beat tisk..tisk...its pathetic)


Jon, Albany CA 01/17/04
Review: I think the Misfits are a revolutionary band. Their different from other punk bands and go beyond what punk is said to be. Like they said, If you wanna hear about political views, go to another show. I love their style, symbol, and sound. The misfits are a fun, grim and mysterious band, they have always interested me. MISFITS KICK ASS!!!!


Ian, Newcastle, UK 01/17/04
Review: How 'bout a Top 5 MusiCurmudgeons.
#5 "500 Reasons to..." - Brilliant challenge to Rolling Stone's grip on mediocrity.
#4 "The Solipsism of Ennui" - Poetry that comes full circle.
#3 "Warren (Rest In) Peace" - Brings a soft tear.
#2 "When the Machines Sing" - Dark piece with shafts of light shining through
#1 "Year of the Blues" - passionate story of the entire history of the blues wrapped up in one man's tragic life.
I look forward to what you come up with in the coming months!!


Chris, Chicago, IL 01/17/04
artist: David Bowie
Review: Agreed - Bowie is untouchable.


piper, ny 01/17/04
artist: rap
Review: what the fuk you know about rap vanilla ice!!


sam, hemel 01/17/04
artist: dj pex
Review: ight dis wiked ur elping me wid me course work nice one im doin a file about ludacris hes heavy man peace out bois !


Jenna, IL 01/17/04
artist: yes....i am.
Review: Hey....Kittie is the fucking bomb shit!!! Telena is fucking hotter than hell!! Rock on gurls!! =p
love, Jenna


Brian, F.U.-Ohio 01/17/04
artist: blink 182
Review: Well I say F*** YOU!!! BLINK 182 ROCKS!!! You're just too much of a f**kin' moron to understand what they're sayin' and doin' in the concerts.


???, lima-peru 01/17/04
artist: static x
Review: wayne static un ejemplo a seguir NO como persona sino como carrera artistica se puede ver en su larga trayectoria q viene haciendo vibrar con sus letras y su voz .espero vengan al PERU ha mostrarnos ese sadismo q solo ustedes saben expresar


morteza, iran 01/17/04
artist: enrique
Review: i a rand you and i yere love you thanks for sings biutifoul


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Aaron, New Orleans 01/16/04
artist: Elevation
Review: New Year's Eve was off the wall with Elevation and that sick DJ who was spinning all night.


Sy, California 01/16/04
Review: Oh, Musicurmudgeon you've spotlighted the lies, hypocrisies, unfairness and greed once again. Cheers and keep 'em coming!


Jordan, Las Vegas 01/16/04
artist: Aaron Carter
Review: OH MY GOD... I am 16 and i love Aaron Carter. His songs are great and he is such a babe. Keep going Aaron!


sylvia, Egypt alexandria 01/16/04
artist: enrique iglesias
Review: he's greaaaaaat


#1 Fan, Honestly 01/16/04
artist: Honestly
Review: Honestly ROCKS! They are the best up and coming band in Atlanta. www.honestlyband.com


Scott Sommer, New York, NY 01/15/04
artist: PHISH/DMB
Review: I was very pleased with your article on the top 500 albums. I own over 3000-5000 albums and am age 22 (young to make a list) I feel the albums they put on that list were a rock 101 for dummies, yet they claim that list is accurate and expect you to follow and believe what they say. I mean, most people dont live and breathe music so the one hit song on the albums they made is as far as the listener got to hearing. Hearing an album that doesnt get radioplay, press, or any promotion to me is usually the best stuff. Let It Bleed is for sure higher than # 28. I bet the listener didnt even listen to all of Midnight Rambler before skipping to Gimme Shelter. Anyway, Dave Matthews Band got NO press in the top 500. Under the Table, Crash, and Before These Crowded Streets, the bands first three albums ALL deserve to be on that list. I have never heard albums with such consistancy and emotional playing as those. The band sells out stadiums multiple nights and is to me the largest tourin! g act in the country. Phish another "culture" form of music got no press. I know their albums are not "top 500" standard, but cnosidering some of the shit they put on there they deserve to have at least one. That band goes as un-recognized as any great band gets. Their shows consist of 99% of the crowd dancing for the entire show (what the music videos show you for britney spears and the strokes; sold out crowds dancing their asses off, yet when you go there shows its a bunch of kids standing still), fans actually listen to real music being created by real people.


debbie, linton, in 01/15/04
artist: toby keith
Review: I LOVE TOBY!!!!!!


Stefanie Buchh_cker, Austria 01/15/04
artist: Brandon Boyd
Review: Hey Brandon! I really honor u because u started your career when u were between 15 and 17 and that's the age I am! go on and never stop!! one question: how did u make it to become popular??? Love and Kizzes Steff


nick, montreal 01/15/04
artist: arron
Review: I love you


Simon, Toronto 01/15/04
Review: No Frank Zappa on the Top 500 list??!! What the fuck is that!!! The list was a piece of shit!!!


Morgan, Vinton, VA 01/15/04
artist: Kenny Chesney
Review: i think kenny chesney is one of the hottest guys in country music. the reason being is becuz we have the same b-day, same in common, and we both like the same food. lol.


betsy, Wi 01/15/04
artist: aaron carter
Review: OMG I LOVE AARON!!!!!! I was at that concert on Feb. 8 OMG he did such a GREAT job. I love him soooo much.


??? 01/15/04
Review: BENJI LOOKS HOT AS EVER!!!!!!!!!! :D:D:D:D


Gooch, winnipeg, Mb. Cannada 01/15/04
artist: #1: black sabbath
Review: excellent list you put together. you demonstrate your knowledge of music and an understanding of the list. I would only add Black Sabbath, even simply as an honourable mention (though I would rate them within the top ten somewhere). Simply put, heavy metal originated with them and might be totally different had they not been around.


Kenny, Bronx NewYork 01/15/04
artist: Ludacris
Review: Yo Ludacris im 10 years old and your my dog man.Peace out dog.One


Shantal, Osage Minnesota 01/14/04
artist: Aerosmith
Review: your the best


Nichole Gutierrez, Greeley, CO 01/14/04
artist: Marc Broussard
Review: I think Marc is nothing short of amazing. I got the chance to see him live when he opened for Maroon 5 at my school. I was excited to see Maroon 5, but once Marc started singing, I forgot who I was there to see. His brash and soulful voice captivated me completely and I can't wait until he comes back to Colorado. I wouldn't mind hearing some live stuff on the next album.


Sven, Sacramento Pennsylvania 01/14/04
artist: blink 182
Review: Well maybe people LIKE concerts with no direction! That was totally mean evil and uncalled for!


??? 01/14/04
Review: hey fuk u man quit dissin bone dey havfatah put up wid shyt frum dikz liek u so cors dey b fukin up on stage wtf da point of doin a sho wen peeps r juss gunna diss em no wat is ay GO HARD BONE THUG N DO WAT EVA DA FUK U WANNA DAWGZ n as fo da pussy dat b dissin bone thug yall can go suck da left ova bone thugs left in yo bitches pussy


kristin* hanford, Ca. 01/14/04
artist: incubus
Review: i think brandon boyd is so sexy and he should NEVER EVER HAVE A SHIRT ON! I would like to thank you for your time and dedication
sincerly, kristin*


queenie, ny 01/14/04
Review: luv the musicurmgeon!!


Chezon B., Ontario, Canada 01/14/04
artist: (Hed) Planet Earth
Review: (hed) planet earth's album "blackout" is the best fucking rap metal album out to date.


Madison, Canada 01/14/04
artist: Aaron
Review: OH MY GOD AARON U R SOOO HOT!!! MY SISTER HAS A TON OF PICTURES OF U ON HER WALL!!!! OH MY TOTAL GOSH I NO UR PROBILY IN HOLYWOOD RIGHT NOW BUT IF U DO GET AROUND TO IT MY SISTER IS 14 SHE HAS BROWN HAIR AND WE LIVE IN WINNIPEG MANITOBA CANADA AT 781 SETTER STREET AND WE LIVE IN ST.JAMES!!! OH MY TOTAL GOSH IF U COULD E-MAIL ME BACK OR COME OVER MY SISTERS B-DAY IS COMIBG UP SHE WOULD LOVE ME FOR LIFE PLEASE PLEASE SOME OVER CAUSE IF U COULD JUST GET THIS E-MAIL BACK AND TELL ME WEHN AND IF U'LL COME PLEASE!!!!


Lauryn, Dallas, TX 01/14/04
artist: Blueman
Review: Blueman is awesome! Their performances in chicago are better that the rock tour but either way they rock!!!!


Samantha Pollard, Phenix, Va 01/14/04
artist: Smile Empty Soul
City & State: Review: The only way to describe them is KICK-ASS! I love their cd, Sean's voice is unlike anybody elses in this generation. The lyrics make you think. And the hard coreness in his voice is awesome.


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joseph racanelli, winnipeg,mb. canada 01/13/04
Review: 3 friends and I drove for 14 hours from winnipeg to East Troy. The only good thing that I can salvage from that 52 hour trip was the knockout preformance of Radiohead. This was the first time that any of us had ever caught a live show of this band. That we have loved since Pablo Honey. Their set was air tight and the preformance of "Where I End and You Begin", "We Suck Young Blood" and "You and who's army" was bone chilling.The lead guitar additons to "Fake Plastic Trees" was more than any of us could have asked for. This was by far the best show I have ever seen from any band in my young life. This band is way to under appricated in today's MTV/MUCH MUSIC shit stain excuse for a top 40. And I tend to disagree with critics who say that their albums of late have been anything less than brilaint. Shortly after the concert we where rear ended by a drunk on the highway just outside Alpine Valley. My Girlfriend was rushed to the near by Wollworth county hospital. We had p! laned to drive back to Canada that night but now because of a biker convention and the concert there wasent an room to rent for 160 Miles, and we had no place to sleep. The Sherifs office in wollworth did not help us with adivce,or a lift to the nearest Airport/bus station.That coupled with their complete fucking lack of shear compassion for people visiting their country made this ordeal wost. This concert was amazing and the scenery was also breath taking. But the reason that Americans are disliked the world over was evident to us that weekend.


Benn Godbee, cleveland, oh 01/13/04
artist: THE STOOGES
Review: THE STOOGES at DTE in August was not just the best concert of the year,but maybe the ever.Not since THE CLASH have I seen a band so over-powering.The sounds from Ron on guitar were un-believable.The band overall just totally awesome.I am no longer a Iggy fan,but a STOOGES fan !!


luke, uk 01/13/04
artist: placebo
Review: placebo rule i love them they r the best band ever


julia d, geelong VIC 01/13/04
artist: incubus
Review: Incubus are by far, the most inspirational band in my books. They have built themselves from highschool jamming chums, to music super stars. The boys, with their unique style of mixing melody with rock- shows it doesn't matter if you go out of the borders, so to speak, of the usual treasured way of making rock music. Alex departing from the band was a shocking and well, rather upsetting page out of the 'incubus book', but now it is obvious to me after hearing their new single "megalomaniac", that they have grown into something so great and so mind- blowing, that, even though no- one can ever replace ALex katunich, having Ben Kenney around isn't so devostating after all.
Now, to anyone who denies the knowledge of knowing of incubus, i say this... look around, you morons! incubus are on the move once again." Sorry to sound cliche, but i just think bands that have accomplished as much as incubus, and gone as far as those guys, should atleast be recognised for their efforts, and their down- right awesome talents.
last, i just want to thank Phil Bonyata for writing such awesome things about incubus. I just hope more people can see how much incubus has done for the music industry, and let themselves become just as mind- blown as myself, maybe even more so, by incubus's career. Both past, present and most definitely future.


cristina, canada 01/13/04
Review: =O to tell u the truth i love ses and there cd rules! i thought it was really good and it should get 4 outs 5 stars.


Cassidy, calie ah 01/13/04
artist: Sum 41
Review: sum 41 rocks my world deryck is really kewl and i have like a hole bunch of pictures of him!!


Britt-whitestripesfan, covington, LA 01/12/04
artist: the white stripes
Review: The White Stripes are one of the best acts to see around. They are a pure mix of candy canes, blues, punk, and country bluegrass all mixed into one. The most amazining experience in the world, that ive ever had. The concert was a honor to be a part of. Jack and Meg have inspired me to keep playing the blues, I will jam with them someday.


al, madison, Wi 01/12/04
Review: Heard a Detroit band that starts out with an "F" can't remember the name. It is the same musical genre as the Dirt Bombs etc. Any help would be appreciated.


Bonnie, Orlando, FL 01/12/04
artist: Rolling Stone's 500 Best
Review: Rolling Stone is right. You are wrong.


Joe Citizen, Los Angeles 01/12/04
artist: Corey Feldman
Review: I wish Corey Feldman would die already. Please.


JACKELINE, LIMA/PERU 01/12/04
artist: SEETHER
Review: PIENSO QUE DEBERIA DE TENER UN GRUPO, CON LAS INFLUENCIAS


kitten4u 01/11/04
Review: i wanna fuck ur website


Qaiss Asefi, Union City 01/11/04
Review: I like Paulina Rubio's photos and songs on the album. But listen tell Paulina that I want her email address and i will give her mine but I will give you my address its
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lauren 01/11/04
artist: blink 182
Review: blink 182 rox. they kick ass. mark and tom r hott!!! any1 who dont like em obiously dont know good punk rock if it fucked em up the ass.


george, atlanta, ga 01/11/04
artist: rolling stone's 500
Review: great article. you really seem to know your music.


kylie, reno, nevada 01/11/04
Review: who the hell are the smiths??


Butch, Plainfield, IL 01/10/04
artist: 500 Reasons
Review: Hey Curmudgeon you forgot to mention Radiohead's The Bends way too low at #110. That's a top-20 album without a doubt.


??? 01/10/04
Review: THIS WAS A GREAT INTERVEIW WITH THE HAG. IN MY OPINION HE NO LONGER GETS THE RECONITION THAT HE TRULY DESERVES.HE WAS AND IS TRULY A LIVING LEGEND.KEEP UP THE GREAT MUSIC AND SONG WRITING, AND I'LL KEEP BUYING THEM.A LOYAL FAN FROM STANARDSVILLE VIRGINIA,STACY ROACH


megan, anchorage, alaska 01/10/04
artist: good charlotte
Review: This site is koolio i love the pic of billy martin from GC


deana, chicago, IL 01/10/04
artist: the cramps
Review: the Cramps at house of Blues was the rawest, most rawk and roll show ive seen in a long time.


Avnar, Lakebay, Wash 01/10/04
artist: Aaron Carter
Review: Aaron my daughter is 10 and she loves you.You are her dream man when you have time can you please send a signed picture of you
Thank you very much Avnar


JJenae`, Michigan 01/10/04
artist: Blink 182
Review: FUCK OFF!!! If you think they sucked so bad you try doing it. DROWN!!


amr, egypt 01/10/04
artist: aaron carter
Review: i love him!


Jamie, rockhapton 01/10/04
artist: Enrique Iglesias
Review: DUDE Enrique Iglesias IS THE MOST HOTTEST DUDE ALIVE HE IS SO SEXY I WANT HIM RIGHT NOW!!!! I LOVE HIM SO MUCH LOVE JAMIE


Bridget, Milwaukee WI. 01/10/04
artist: Bizzy D
Review: BIzzy D is soo fucking hot...i say sum 41 tickets should be free..soo everybody can go and see how hot he is!! hehe yea w/e well all i gotta say is im goin to this concert free or not!!


Marissa, Monroe, CT 01/10/04
artist: Kenny Chesney!!!!
Review: I AM THE BIGGEST KENNY CHESNEY FAN IN THE WORLD!! I go to tennessee every summer with my best friend(ALSO THE BIGGEST KENNY CHESNEY FAN) and this summer we plan to visit the place where kenny chesney grew up! We're getting tickets and going to his concert(s) ASAP!!! I LOVE KENNY CHESNEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Amelia Feathers, Orange, Texas 01/10/04
artist: Aretha Franklin
Review: This was a wonderful concert review and great pictures. Thank you


Sunshine, Lake Foresth 01/10/04
artist: Areosmith
Review: Love that lovely Angel of mercy. My the sun the moon the clouds shine on you deserve it you whnna honey Areosmith angels of god and we love honest loveing pure souls sure to make you happy.
God bless Sunshine


Avnar, Lakebay, Wash 01/10/04
artist: Aaron Carter
Review: Aaron my daughter is 10 and she loves you.You are her dream man when you have time can you please send a signed picture of you
Thank you very much Avnar


christine, leesburg,va 01/10/04
artist: john
Review: John's hot


Jerry, Palmyra, WI 01/09/04
artist: Earl Slick
Review: Without Robert Smith's help, there is no ZigZag.


joan 01/09/04
Review: i like the site.


larry, st. paul, mn 01/09/04
Review: too many beatles not enough metallica


uley, chicago, illinois 01/09/04
Review: i enjoyed your top 10 concerts of 2003. i agree more with tony's than andy's. although you both are very articulate and well written. i would have to put radiohead at alpine valley as my favorite of the year.


helen flaherty, england 01/09/04
artist: blink 182
Review: IN THREE SIMPLE WORDS............ BLINK 182 ROCK!!!


pete, chicago 01/09/04
the rolling stone top 500 was absolute bullshit!


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