Meltdown Tracker Posted July 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 I'm actually really excited to hear that album (is he doing an entire acoustic WDNTW album?). Sounds like he's put a lot of effort into it. Just not overly keen on all the extra effects and production he's put into it, but we'll see. I'm hoping this whole experience has been humbling for Tom and he can get back on track and put more effort into his music. I hope he has the sense that he needs to re-establish himself, because that motivation could result in some pretty good music. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 So I finally watched the pursuit of tone. My opinion of Tom hasn't exactly changed, but I admire his passion a little more. The main thing I get from it though is that his passion for it and his bravery attempting these new things is admirable... but he's missed the part where he isn't actually that good at any of it. It's impressive in regards to the effort he puts in, but the actual output is incredibly mediocre - because he can listen to scholars all he wants, read as many physics books as he likes, at the end of it all he isn't *that* bright. He's a passionate dude with a buttload of money. and that's fine, it's just a shame he didn't have the talent and intelligence to back it up. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boring.........Alright Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 22 minutes ago, Kay said: So I finally watched the pursuit of tone. My opinion of Tom hasn't exactly changed, but I admire his passion a little more. The main thing I get from it though is that his passion for it and his bravery attempting these new things is admirable... but he's missed the part where he isn't actually that good at any of it. It's impressive in regards to the effort he puts in, but the actual output is incredibly mediocre - because he can listen to scholars all he wants, read as many physics books as he likes, at the end of it all he isn't *that* bright. He's a passionate dude with a buttload of money. and that's fine, it's just a shame he didn't have the talent and intelligence to back it up. I really loved the doc. He just didn't wanna keep doing the Blink status quo. The way he handled it was really really shitty but I don't blame him for "finding it hard as hell to commit" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisx37 Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 Kinda warming up to WDNTW so I hope Tom doesn't get sidetracked with his other dozens of projects and actually puts this acoustic album out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyCuomo Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 On 6/30/2017 at 7:55 AM, Ghent said: Just read it again and can't help but laugh..unbelievable that he wrote this e-mail to John Podesta lol .................... I know you are so busy- So I apologize in advance. I ask that you consider reading my Foreword. I wrote this as a personal letter to the youth, so they can walk with me through all of this. When you read it, you will get that same sense- a wide-eyed and respectful experience. Also, you make an invisible appearance within the text at the end. My Co-Author is a Distinguished Professor at the Robertson School of Shakespeare and NY Times best-selling Author.... Basically, he's really f-ing good. Elevated writing, and award-worthy if he wasn't attached to my name, too. Ha- You may actually love the book- If you like great stuff and have amazing taste. But until then, check out that foreword if you find time in all the madness. Best, Tom DeLonge 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boring.........Alright Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 39 minutes ago, Clarkerpes said: I'm actually really excited to hear that album (is he doing an entire acoustic WDNTW album?). Sounds like he's put a lot of effort into it. Just not overly keen on all the extra effects and production he's put into it, but we'll see. I'm hoping this whole experience has been humbling for Tom and he can get back on track and put more effort into his music. I hope he has the sense that he needs to re-establish himself, because that motivation could result in some pretty good music. As much as I would like that he seems still super focused on his "art" projects and he's about to film a movie so I doubt music will be his top priority for awhile. My guess is the acoustic album is fan service bc he needs the money. He seems to be putting in effort though which is good. I'm pretty pumped for it myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheerios4u98 Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 It was supposed to come out for the 10th anniversary of WDNTW. Didn't happen. Either way I can't wait to hear it. I still love that album but not as much as I used to. Hearing the same songs with a new spin on them should make it fresh again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotNow Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 Tom just did a live stream at the studio finishing the acoustic album. He said "contrary to public opinion, I'm actually a musician first and foremost except when I'm doing all my other work." Then he said they're going straight into strange times when they finish the acoustic album and it'll be more punk. Then he played a clip of do it for me now and made a joke about Matt's corporate job and it ended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Kyle_ Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 Matt's corporate job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzz Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 2 minutes ago, _Kyle_ said: Matt's corporate job? Yeah he said Matt has a corporate job on the east coast that he has to dress up for lol. But he said he might try to fly him out and get him to play on the acoustic record. I figured Matt was hurting financially when he sold all his AVA stuff a few years ago on eBay and was joking about how he has nowhere near what his "net worth' said he had on Google. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Kyle_ Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 I always thought that guy was cool, so hopefully he's doing alright. I wonder who was worst in their megalomania, Tom or Jared Leto? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotNow Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 23 minutes ago, _Kyle_ said: Matt's corporate job? I thought this was well known? He moved to I think the Pennsylvania area in 2012 after the band's last tour to work for a pharmaceutical/med tech company. I think he got into it from family ties from what I remember, and he works in sales. The band didn't make enough money to support the members full time since Tom was doing blink most of the time they could tour, especially with the California cost of living. Matt had two newborns to support around this time too. Also why David opened the coffee shop around the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twentytwenty Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 1 hour ago, NotNow said: I thought this was well known? He moved to I think the Pennsylvania area in 2012 after the band's last tour to work for a pharmaceutical/med tech company. I think he got into it from family ties from what I remember, and he works in sales. The band didn't make enough money to support the members full time since Tom was doing blink most of the time they could tour, especially with the California cost of living. Matt had two newborns to support around this time too. Also why David opened the coffee shop around the same time. This is also the reason why Atom left.. In a way, blink killed AVA. They were a functional band before the blink reunion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghent Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 If by functional you mean gradually flushing down the toilet, sure, they were functional. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheerios4u98 Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 The Do It For Me Now acoustic clip got me pumped. I really can't wait for this acoustic record. 2029 can't come soon enough! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarJarBlinks Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 I feel like I've already posted this before (alzheimer's?) but I love WDNTW, and am actually excited about this. Strange Times "PuNk" album on the other hand? No thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotNow Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 36 minutes ago, Cheerios4u98 said: The Do It For Me Now acoustic clip got me pumped. I really can't wait for this acoustic record. 2029 can't come soon enough! I thought his vocals sounded awesome in the clip 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twentytwenty Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 1 hour ago, Ghent said: If by functional you mean gradually flushing down the toilet, sure, they were functional. They were constantly touring and releasing albums, isn't that what a functional band does !? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan_ Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 I found it funny that Tom's sister commented on his live feed and he said she is probably worried he would say he is releasing an album next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Backing Track Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 I love how Tom is jabbing at his friend that 'got a corporate job' like they just graduated college or something and aren't 40.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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