The Tom Delonge Thread

[Ghent]

1 minute ago, Dylan_ said:

I would rather blink hire a guitarist and maybe keyboardist to play backing tracks. Green Day’s live shows sound so much fuller and complete compared to blinks. 

This is why if Tom ever rejoins the band I hope Matt stays in. They could use another guitarist anyway.

But after hearing this gem I’m starting to rethink my position on Tom rejoining lol

[twentytwenty]

2 minutes ago, Ghent said:

This is why if Tom ever rejoins the band I hope Matt stays in. They could use another guitarist anyway.

But after hearing this gem I’m starting to rethink my position on Tom rejoining lol

Sum 41 had they're replacement guitarist continuing with the band when their original member returned. These are not the same situations though as Matt is a vocalist

[twentytwenty]

Just now, Depf said:

how would you know? 

I have ears?

[Dylan_]

2 minutes ago, Ghent said:

This is why if Tom ever rejoins the band I hope Matt stays in. They could use another guitarist anyway.

But after hearing this gem I’m starting to rethink my position on Tom rejoining lol

Tbf both Mark and Tom have sounded pretty bad on TV in recent years. I was apprehensive about going to blinks last tour after hearing Mark at that show in Central Park but they both sound a lot better when you go see them in person.

[Ghent]

2 minutes ago, Dylan_ said:

Tbf both Mark and Tom have sounded pretty bad on TV in recent years. I was apprehensive about going to blinks last tour after hearing Mark at that show in Central Park but they both sound a lot better when you go see them in person.

Mark sometimes sounds a bit flat or like he's straining.....sometimes.

What Tom is doing here sounds like a parody or something.

[twentytwenty]

2 minutes ago, Depf said:

1. ears that rate imagine dragons

2. ears that were not present.

Obligatory jk, we're having fun and I'm incentivising (is that a word) going to gigs.

1. ears that can listen to all genres, and the dragons are fucking great and you know it!

2. were someone here on the Kimmel set? 

3. ?

[anders182]

15 minutes ago, Depf said:

How far are you from Stockholm are you? We might be able to arrange a bagel meet and greet @ ava show.

Are they playing in Stockholm?? 

[Drama-Free Jan]

2 hours ago, Kay said:

Insane douche, probably

No way, he is far less douchey now than he was back then with AvA.  

[Drama-Free Jan]

AvA's backing tracks are whatever, it's AvA. 

Blink's are simple less complex songs (not giving AvA ANY credit here) and is just lame to see have full backing guitar for All The Small Things or Feeling This or whatever.  It's also just like, what's Matt's purpose whatsoever?

 

Both blink and Tom are just insanely washed up at this point if I'm an outside fan.  I'm still here for the ride.

[NotNow]

17 minutes ago, Depf said:

Am I the only one here that thinks this is the best Tom since 2004?

And that modern blink beats reunion blink? 

I think these are great times for blink fans!

Yea

[Drama-Free Jan]

1 hour ago, Depf said:

Am I the only one here that thinks this is the best Tom since 2004?

And that modern blink beats reunion blink? 

I think these are great times for blink fans!

I would say a lot of the emotion has been removed so it's less stressful, but it's painfully dull on blinks end, just nice to have some action. Old man Tom forsure seems more likeable than majority the AvA days.

Modern blink does not beat reunion blink.

 

Might be some recency bias, as I remember Mark having his show and AvA on and such, +44, all that drama was entertaining as well.

It feels very 'safe' now. Happier but just done with.

[twentytwenty]

1 hour ago, Depf said:

Am I the only one here that thinks this is the best Tom since 2004?

And that modern blink beats reunion blink? 

I think these are great times for blink fans!

This wasn't a good performance although he got better throughout the song imo. But judging by the two concerts AVA done this year he hasn't sounded this good for a long long time 

[twentytwenty]

2 hours ago, Depf said:

How far are you from Stockholm are you? We might be able to arrange a bagel meet and greet @ ava show.

1 hour

[Patient #48273]

New interview with Tom...

https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-50-q/clip/15869278-tom-delonge-return-music-blink-182-ufos

[Speedo]

16 minutes ago, Patient #48273 said:

New interview with Tom...

https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-50-q/clip/15869278-tom-delonge-return-music-blink-182-ufos

I like how every url is the same ... Tom DeLonge, blink-182, & ufos.

[Ghent]

Tom is basically a walking click bait headline at this point

[Kay]

25 minutes ago, Ghent said:

Tom is basically a walking click bait headline at this point

I'm sure you could arrange some Tom related buzzwords for some mad libs.

"Tom" "Aliens" "UFOs" "Landscapes" "blink-182" "Adventure" "Epic" "Stadium Rock" 

[Drama-Free Jan]

Blink 182 must have been really good for this shit to ever hit headlines.

[twentytwenty]

35 minutes ago, Kay said:

I'm sure you could arrange some Tom related buzzwords for some mad libs.

"Tom" "Aliens" "UFOs" "Landscapes" "blink-182" "Adventure" "Epic" "Stadium Rock" 

You forgot "art"

[NotNow]

They played paralyzed, rite of spring, and start the machine at sound check. Very interesting.