Most religions are insane cults.

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It disappoints me that Beck is a member of an insane cult made so that the founder could get money.

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That could apply to almost any religion.

The difference is, L. Ron Hubbard admited that Scientology is a lie.

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It disappoints me that Beck is a member of an insane cult made so that the founder could get money.

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From my understanding, he's not really religious at all. It's like how someone who was raised a Christian might consider themselves Christians even though they don't go to church or anything. Also, every religion could be considered a cult in different circumstances.

Anyway, this is off-topic. Random opinion: Beck is awesome.

Acoustic is the best genre when done right.

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Acoustic is the best genre when done right.

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:rolleyes:

I disagree with Scientology, and religion in general, but I'm not going to let that get in the way of my enjoyment of his music.

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I disagree with Scientology, and religion in general, but I'm not going to let that get in the way of my enjoyment of his music.

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Exactly. Just because Dave Mustaine is a born-again Christian, which is just as crazy as Scientology doesn't mean that his songs suck.

Not-so-random opinion: Sea Change is an amazing album. Listen to it nao.

Is that a Beck album?

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Is that a Beck album?

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it's by far the best beck album, in my opinion.

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Exactly. Just because Dave Mustaine is a born-again Christian, which is just as crazy as Scientology doesn't mean that his songs suck.

Not-so-random opinion: Sea Change is an amazing album. Listen to it nao.

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I'm working through his discography chronologically bit by bit, so I should be there before long.

Again, Hubbard admited Scientology was false.

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Again, Hubbard admited Scientology was false.

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I'm not Scientology expert, but I imagine most followers follow for the ideals and teachings of the religion, not necessarily the actual belief. Most Christians wouldn't follow Jesus Christ if he promoted murder, or whatever.

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I'm working through his discography chronologically bit by bit, so I should be there before long.

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It's quite an odd transition from Midnite Vultures, his most carefree and fun album, to Sea Change, his most serious album, if you listen to it chronologically. I'll agree that it's his best. It's an album of mostly somber acoustic-type songs, but there are a few almost happy songs in there, like Sunday Sun. Really great stuff.

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Again, Hubbard admited Scientology was false.

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the subject was dead, why did you need to bring it back up?

He wants to be right for once.

Achilles Last Stand is more overrated than Stairway to Heaven in some circles.

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He wants to be right for once.

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Nice one, and probably true.

It's nice to see the board isn't shoegaze crazy anymore.

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It's nice to see the board isn't shoegaze crazy anymore.

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I'm still shoegaze-crazy, just not as vocal about it as I was.

Random opinion: shoegaze is the best thing since sliced bread.

Who says it isn't?

I really need to get past My Bloody Valentine. I think I might try Jesus and the Mary Chain.

I spend more time trying to figure out what to listen to than actually listening to anything.

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I really need to get past My Bloody Valentine. I think I might try Jesus and the Mary Chain.

I spend more time trying to figure out what to listen to than actually listening to anything.

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Jesus and Mary Chain aren't really full-on shoegaze, but they're a big influence. They shouldn't be missed.

The Raveonettes have some really fun moments, for a partially shoegaze band.

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I really need to get past My Bloody Valentine. I think I might try Jesus and the Mary Chain.

I spend more time trying to figure out what to listen to than actually listening to anything.

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definitely listen to J&tMC, but please also dig into ride, chapterhouse, and slowdive...

Hmm, I probably should check out more Shoegaze but my reliance/addiction on last.fm doesn't help me. :(

Also, like to comment that it is oddly calming to listen to Stranger Things Have Happened(Foo Fighters) while playing Halo 3.

running into some of the older ultimate setlist threads requesting hip-hop, country, and other less popular artists/genres is genuinely depressing.

there are some genuinely ignorant, tremendously vile people who post here... i want to do bodily harm to them all.

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running into some of the older ultimate setlist threads requesting hip-hop, country, and other less popular artists/genres is genuinely depressing.

there are some genuinely ignorant, tremendously vile people who post here... i want to do bodily harm to them all.

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I think the Ultimate Setlist forum has become less hostile.

Go to gamefaqs sometime. It's really bad.

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I think the Ultimate Setlist forum has become less hostile.

Go to gamefaqs sometime. It's really bad.

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i went there a week or so ago to see how the left 4 dead forum was... and man oh man...

The worst part is it's lack of organization. It's all one forum, rather than a forum for requests and so on.

And you think people here hate Slipknot? I feel sorry for the guys requesting them over there... they are eaten alive.

Led Zeppelin (who I do enjoy) are infallible Gods, along with Rush, Made in Mexico is hated as much as Slipknot, "gamespotters" are plague, The Beatles are a ****ty pop band... ah, the memories.

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The worst part is it's lack of organization. It's all one forum, rather than a forum for requests and so on.

And you think people here hate Slipknot? I feel sorry for the guys requesting them over there... they are eaten alive.

Led Zeppelin (who I do enjoy) are infallible Gods, along with Rush, Made in Mexico is hated as much as Slipknot, "gamespotters" are plague, The Beatles are a ****ty pop band... ah, the memories.

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i may not always show it, but i genuinely enjoy it when my song requests are heavily flamed... it shows that the music is still making serious waves both positive and negative.

after surrounding myself with friends who can appreciate everything from jandek to lisa suckdog it's nice to be reminded that there are still people out there who still consider light-weight stuff like black flag or joy division difficult listening.

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i may not always show it, but i genuinely enjoy it when my song requests are heavily flamed... it shows that the music is still making serious waves both positive and negative.

after surrounding myself with friends who can appreciate everything from jandek to lisa suckdog it's nice to be reminded that there are still people out there who still consider light-weight stuff like black flag or joy division difficult listening.

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Very nice. I personally feel if everyone loved death metal as much as I do then this world would be in serious, serious trouble. All the posts with the Visions hate pretty much are like, "Yeah, you dont like it, Im glad its doing its job ;]"

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i may not always show it, but i genuinely enjoy it when my song requests are heavily flamed... it shows that the music is still making serious waves both positive and negative.

after surrounding myself with friends who can appreciate everything from jandek to lisa suckdog it's nice to be reminded that there are still people out there who still consider light-weight stuff like black flag or joy division difficult listening.

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I've never actually known you to make many requests at all... then again, I don't really frequent the Ultimate Setlist.

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I've never actually known you to make many requests at all... then again, I don't really frequent the Ultimate Setlist.

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i'm not big on making threads, so i typically stick to agreeing with others, but there is this bad boy...

http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61583

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i'm not big on making threads, so i typically stick to agreeing with others, but there is this bad boy...

http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61583

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I love 2 Wheel Nation.

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I love 2 Wheel Nation.

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it's a killer tune.

if i'm not mistaken all of those suggestions were before HMX really got crazy with DLC (pre-RB2), so i was admittedly pretty conservative with a lot of my picks...

now that we've had mission of burma, siouxsie, and megasus even i fear where i may tread if i get back into the ultimate setlist forum. ;)

I'd be interested to see a Rock Band 3 setlist and DLC by Afterstasis.

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I'd be interested to see a Rock Band 3 setlist and DLC by Afterstasis.

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i've actually worked a bit on a setlist.
i'll give you guys a head's up when it's done, since i know venturing into that forum without a buddy can be frightening.

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i've actually worked a bit on a setlist.
i'll give you guys a head's up when it's done, since i know venturing into that forum without a buddy can be frightening.

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ill brave it with you, we shall run them over with our tanks

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i've actually worked a bit on a setlist.
i'll give you guys a head's up when it's done, since i know venturing into that forum without a buddy can be frightening.

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If you do a setlist we can work together on the whole Rock Band 3 experience.

I got a lot of crazy ideas including how to make an advanced drumming mode, rhythm guitar, and singing and playing an instrument as a single person work perfectly, including all previous DLC. I've just put it off for so long because it's a loooooooong list of features, the kind of thing you make in MS word before you put it here.