Yeah, Sung Tongs is really good. They've got some good stuff. They've got some lousy stuff, too.. they've got some stuff that's really hard to listen to. They're an alright band, I'm just saying.. I probably wouldn't waste my time on them, there's a lot of better stuff out there.

I don't dislike them because of the hype, though I do find the hype confounding, especially since it's directed at their more recent (and, uh, less good) works.

Probably, which is pretty dumb if you think about it. But in a way it makes sense. I listened to some of their music and in no way did it live up to the hype. It reminded me of a lot of music I made and threw out because I thought it was stupid. NOT THAT I'M SAYING I can make AC-quality music, or that AC suck, just that it's overrated because it sounds unusual and people are looking for anything that sounds new these days, no matter what the quality. Add in the music magazine tendency to overhype the next big thing so they can say they were there on the ground floor, and that's what the result was.

I just think their recent material is downright dull. They've always had problems (lousy production, inconsistent/sloppy songwriting, etc.) but the new stuff is insanely boring. The only strong point they've had for most of their career is some unique melodies. I much prefer AC member's solo projects. I'm glad they have reached some level of success, since they are admittingly kind of a weird band, so hopefully there'll be people out there that will be willing to explore other, better bands since they like AC. Either way... they're not the be-all/end-all faultless band people make them out to be and they just keep getting worse, really.

Ok right on then. I'm not closed minded. I'll give it a go. Alot of my friends like them ALOT.

Here Comes the Indian and Sung Tongs are awesome. After those albums I thought I'd found my new favorite band but they've continued to disappoint me more and more since then.

is it mean spirited to be disappointed by this not being true?

We've won!

does this mean they aren't playing ATP? but Panda Bear is?

Agreed. I think they are a solid band. I thought Strawberry Jam was a pretty decent album. They do have some great melodies but they tend to drag out a song before they reach those melodies. Avey has a great 'yelp'/'scream' and I was disappointed that wasn't utilized on MPP. All in all though, I think they are a decent band.

p.s. I don't see all the fuss about Person Pitch

No.

yall suck.

Panda's next album is going to be better than Kim's anus

I can't help but hate that guy for calling himself Panda Bear.

I'm surprised that only that little thing can piss me off so much. Eh, I'm an asshole, but fuck that twat.

he should do a tour w/ Bloody Panda.

Too bad. AC is great but I want another panda bear record.

if only.

i don't see how a band can harm you by existing?

shouldn't you be more upset that the black eyed peas exist and are millionaires?

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it's not like you can't avoid hearing about them. it's the fucking internet.