Author Topic: Jenny Lewis' "Acid Tongue" (Read 4845 times)

Flannel Boy · « **on:** February 26, 2008, 02:57:14 AM »

http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2008/02/07/news-ticker-linkin-park-amy-winehouse-jenny-lewis-axl-rose/

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Jenny Lewis is working on her second solo album. The follow-up to 2006’s Rabbit Fur Coat will feature guests Elvis Costello, actress Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward.

Zooey Deschanel?

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #1 on:** February 26, 2008, 03:03:53 AM »

You just made my Tuesday.

Ichirou · « **Reply #2 on:** February 26, 2008, 03:10:28 AM »

Zooey.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #3 on:** February 26, 2008, 05:21:42 PM »

Quote from: Ichi on February 26, 2008, 03:10:28 AM

Zooey.

Jenny

Robo · « **Reply #4 on:** February 26, 2008, 05:22:49 PM »

Elvis

Oblivion · « **Reply #5 on:** February 26, 2008, 05:47:45 PM »

Malek

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #6 on:** February 26, 2008, 05:51:06 PM »

White people

Bloodwake · « **Reply #7 on:** February 26, 2008, 05:52:26 PM »

Wow, this one sounds even better than the last solo album ALREADY. The fucked up thing is the fact that the first Jenny Lewis solo album was soooooo good.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #8 on:** February 26, 2008, 05:54:57 PM »

Yeah I loved her first solo album.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #9 on:** February 26, 2008, 06:42:08 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 26, 2008, 05:51:06 PM

White people

Stuff White People Like
#80 Going to concerts that are sure to have no black people in the audience.

Eric P · « **Reply #10 on:** February 26, 2008, 06:43:27 PM »

Quote from: Malek: King of Kings on February 26, 2008, 06:42:08 PM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 26, 2008, 05:51:06 PM
White people

Stuff White People Like
#80 Going to concerts that are sure to have no black people in the audience.

like jurassic 5 and kool kieth?

bagofeyes · « **Reply #11 on:** February 26, 2008, 06:44:39 PM »

Quote from: Malek: King of Kings on February 26, 2008, 06:42:08 PM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 26, 2008, 05:51:06 PM
White people

Stuff White People Like
#80 Going to concerts that are sure to have no black people in the audience.

Reminds me of that guy on gaf one time: "The only time I was ever scared in Japan was when I went to a club that had black people in it"

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #12 on:** February 26, 2008, 06:46:32 PM »

Stuff White People Like
#81 Denying that they like going to concerts that are sure to have no black people in the audience.

bagofeyes · « **Reply #13 on:** February 26, 2008, 06:47:39 PM »

Black people are scary

Eric P · « **Reply #14 on:** February 26, 2008, 06:47:59 PM »

Quote from: bagofeyes on February 26, 2008, 06:44:39 PM

Quote from: Malek: King of Kings on February 26, 2008, 06:42:08 PM
Quote from: Phoenix Dark on February 26, 2008, 05:51:06 PM
White people

Stuff White People Like
#80 Going to concerts that are sure to have no black people in the audience.

Reminds me of that guy on gaf one time: "The only time I was ever scared in Japan was when I went to a club that had black people in it"

sounds like someone didn't eat a traditional japanese breakfast

(the fish had goddamn eyeballs still! don't serve that to a 5 year old white boy!)

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #15 on:** February 26, 2008, 06:49:34 PM »

Quote from: bagofeyes on February 26, 2008, 06:47:39 PM

Black people are scary

I myself am terribly frightened of black people; they are clearly crazy. Shenmue? Harry Potter? Blasians? Teh hell!

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #16 on:** July 24, 2008, 06:58:25 PM »

The album will be called Acid Tongue, and it will be released in September.

http://www.glidemagazine.com/articles/53666/jenny-lewis-readies-acid-tongue-chris-robinson-elvis-costello-guest.html

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Acid Tongue’ track list is:

‘Black Sand’
‘Pretty Bird’
‘Bad Man’s World’
‘Acid Tongue’
‘See Fernando’
‘Godspeed’
‘Carpetbaggers’
‘Trying My Best To Love You’
‘Jack Kills Mom’
‘Sing A Song For Them’

The dates are:

Boulder, CO Fox Theatre (September 16)
Denver, CO Ogden Theatre (17)
Chicago IL Epiphany Church (19)
Omaha, NE Anchor Inn (20) *
Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium (21)*
Knoxville, TN Bijou Theatre (22) *
Fayetteville, AK George’s Majestic (23)*
Oxford, MS The Lyric Theatre (24) *
Tulsa, OK Cain’s Ballroom (25)*
Austin, TX Austin City Limits (26)
Washington, DC Sixth & I Historic Synagogue (October 2)
New York, NY Apollo Theatre (4)

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #17 on:** July 24, 2008, 07:00:19 PM »

I hope it doesnt sound like the last Rilo CD. That didnt really jive with me.

bud · « **Reply #18 on:** July 24, 2008, 07:01:27 PM »

this is the i just want your kiss boy (or something) girl, right? her tits are huge.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #19 on:** July 24, 2008, 07:03:33 PM »

Overall I didn't really like Under the Blacklight, but it had some decent songs, like "Silver Lining," "Breakin' Up," "Under the Blacklight," and "the Angels Hung Around."

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #20 on:** July 24, 2008, 07:07:21 PM »

Quote from: bud on July 24, 2008, 07:01:27 PM

this is the i just want your kiss boy (or something) girl, right? her tits are huge.

You are thinking of Kate Nash.

But they look alike.

Kate:

Jenny:

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #21 on:** July 24, 2008, 07:14:40 PM »

Oh my god the tits. So amazing.

cool breeze · « **Reply #22 on:** July 24, 2008, 07:17:00 PM »

I wonder if Fred Savage got in that.

tiesto · « **Reply #23 on:** July 24, 2008, 08:25:21 PM »

Well if she's playing at the Apollo Theatre there's gonna certainly be a few black gentlemen there.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #24 on:** July 24, 2008, 10:08:18 PM »

Quote from: swaggaz on July 24, 2008, 07:17:00 PM

I wonder if Fred Savage got in that.

Christian Slater probably cockblocked him.

bork · « **Reply #25 on:** July 24, 2008, 10:55:46 PM »

Quote from: bagofeyes on February 26, 2008, 06:44:39 PM

Reminds me of that guy on gaf one time: "The only time I was ever scared in Japan was when I went to a club that had black people in it"

Haha, I went to a club once that was seemed to be set up for Japanese girls to meet up with black guys. I was the only white guy in there most of the night. There were dudes in full-on pimp suits walking around. I was fascinated by this. Everyone was pretty friendly...the bartender was like "you single? well, we gonna get you laid tonight!"

spoiler (click to show/hide)

I didn't get laid that night :'( But I did meet my now-wife soon after so it's okay!

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You know who was really scary? Some of the Japanese girls there, HOLY SHIT.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #26 on:** July 27, 2008, 08:07:55 PM »

It seems that many of the songs on Acid Tongue were written a while ago, around the same time as Rabbit Fur Coat. A few of them are even on youtube.

While on youtube, I found this video:

[youtube=425,350]DBRMAaHs2ag[/youtube]

Jenny Lewis and Feist in Toronto. (I was in Quebec at the time.)

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #27 on:** July 27, 2008, 08:10:01 PM »

I bet she does acid and her boobs are like the size of the statue of liberty on acid.

i want some acid.

Oh and her music aint that bad.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #28 on:** August 09, 2008, 07:51:27 PM »

1-888-717-2243

album art:

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #29 on:** August 20, 2008, 03:44:34 PM »

First preview of Acid Tongue:

http://www.uncut.co.uk/blog/index.php?blog=6&p=916&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1#more916

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Rabbit Fur Coat”, with its precise intimacy, felt, for all its brilliance, like a boutique side-project. “Acid Tongue”, in contrast, is on a much bigger scale. You get the impression that this is where Lewis’ focus is now – that if Rilo Kiley still exist, then they’re far from her number one priority these days. Fine by me: as “Acid Tongue” proves, Jenny Lewis is better off on her own.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #30 on:** August 20, 2008, 04:13:32 PM »

They may suggest it isn't as strong as the first album, but from the looks of the 'guest stars' it will be very interesting. I also like how it still sorta tilts towards the 'country' sound of rabbit fur coat.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #31 on:** August 20, 2008, 04:34:34 PM »

Though I like her alt-country songs, I'd prefer her going back to her indie rock roots.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #32 on:** August 20, 2008, 04:40:26 PM »

long as it isnt like under the blacklight, I really didnt like that album much

its not that it was bad, its just not my thing

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #33 on:** August 20, 2008, 04:46:15 PM »

Quote from: Number One on August 20, 2008, 04:40:26 PM

long as it isnt like under the blacklight, I really didnt like that album much

its not that it was bad, its just not my thing

It wasn't really an indie rock album, however. And the best songs, "the Angels Hung Around" and "Under the Blacklight" were more acoustic alt-country. I'm thinking of songs like "Spectacular Views," "Execution of All Things," "A Better Son/Daughter," "Wires and Waves," etc.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #34 on:** August 20, 2008, 04:55:19 PM »

Yeah, I could go with that.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #35 on:** August 20, 2008, 05:19:15 PM »

Whats that number memberwithbadtaste - I mean Malek?

Robo · « **Reply #36 on:** August 20, 2008, 08:29:10 PM »

I saw Zooey Deschanel at the Virgin Mobile Festival last weekend, performing as She & Him. Surprisingly good.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #37 on:** September 11, 2008, 09:18:16 PM »

You can listen to "Acid Tongue" on Jenny's myspace page.

I haven't listened yet.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #38 on:** September 11, 2008, 09:43:36 PM »

I like it so far. No surprise there.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #39 on:** September 23, 2008, 01:27:17 PM »

Four stars from Rolling Stone Magazine and Blender:

http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/22971725/review/23063725/acid_tounge

http://www.blender.com/guide/reviews.aspx?id=5287

Bloodwake · « **Reply #40 on:** September 23, 2008, 04:36:46 PM »

One day this week will be "Bloodwake bootlegs music at the coffee shop" day.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #41 on:** September 23, 2008, 05:28:23 PM »

Got my copy!

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #42 on:** September 23, 2008, 05:42:02 PM »

3 songs in, I really like it, its definitely got this sorta late night music feel to it. I can imagine listening to this while kicking back on a saturday night. I also like its contrast in tone from her first CD, but it isn't so daring as to leave me wondering who I am listening to.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #43 on:** September 23, 2008, 06:21:42 PM »

Spin really hated on it, lol 2.5 stars. They think its overproduced

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #44 on:** September 23, 2008, 06:30:20 PM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on September 23, 2008, 06:21:42 PM

Spin really hated on it, lol 2.5 stars. They think its overproduced

Overproduced is a kind of nebulous criticism. And it's the opposite sound for which she was aiming. She wanted the album less polished and produced than "Under the Blacklight." "Acid Tongue" was recorded in just three weeks, and many of the songs were recorded live.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #45 on:** September 23, 2008, 06:40:25 PM »

I've never listened to any of her stuff. I'm utilizing my new what.cd account now.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #46 on:** September 23, 2008, 06:42:01 PM »

Well to be fair I was using overproduced in place of 'hollywood and not indie'. Im not sure what 'indie' sounds like - I always assumed it had more to do with the label and less to do with the music.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #47 on:** September 23, 2008, 06:44:57 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on September 23, 2008, 06:40:25 PM

I've never listened to any of her stuff. I'm utilizing my new what.cd account now.

I'd recommend that you first download "The Execution of All Things" or "More Adventurous."

Quote from: MrAngryFace on September 23, 2008, 06:42:01 PM

Well to be fair I was using overproduced in place of 'hollywood and not indie'. Im not sure what 'indie' sounds like - I always assumed it had more to do with the label and less to do with the music.

I still think that's a weak criticism on the magazine's part.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #48 on:** September 23, 2008, 06:53:03 PM »

I dont agree with it, im not sure what they mean by 'indie' sound. The Shins? They still sound the same as when they were 'indie' and they aren't 'indie' anymore. Its just kinda a bizzare elitist criticism.

I'll second More Adventurous, my fav Rilo album.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #49 on:** September 23, 2008, 07:59:08 PM »

I miss the more introspective, angst-ridden lyrics and the more exciting pop/rock sound of Rilo Kiely. For the most part, "Acid Tongue" sounds very sparse and repetitive; many of the minimalist ballads just don't to go anywhere. The minimalist sound works at times ("Blacksand," "Pretty Bird," "Acid Tongue," "Sing A Song For Them") and other times it doesn't ("Bad Man's World," "Godspeed," "Trying My Best To Love You"). The more energetic songs are great, but occasionally run too long ("Jack Killed Mom" and especially "The Next Messiah"). Overall, this makes for an uneven album that can get a bit dull.

Malek wants more rock, some angst, and a little swearing.

3.25/5

The Execution of All Things >> More Adventurous >>> Rabbit Fur Coat > Take-Offs and Landings >> Acid Tongue > Under the Blacklight > The Initial Friends EP ("Frug" notwithstanding )

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #50 on:** September 23, 2008, 10:28:23 PM »

I'd swap some of the top tier around but other than that I agree with your list...cept id give acid tongue a small bump up as well. I wasnt big on takeoffs n landins

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #51 on:** September 23, 2008, 10:41:01 PM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on September 23, 2008, 10:28:23 PM

I'd swap some of the top tier around but other than that I agree with your list...cept id give acid tongue a small bump up as well. I wasnt big on takeoffs n landins

Take-Offs and Landings is great.

[youtube=425,350]TlP9Opw8ZHg[/youtube]

[youtube=425,350]Q-bDOT5hw0s[/youtube]

[youtube=425,350]pbkfVkmp-zA[/youtube]

[youtube=425,350]-5k7wOBuHDY[/youtube]

note: Couldn't find a good youtube video of "Always"

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #52 on:** September 23, 2008, 10:42:34 PM »

Can one of you upload the album for rapidshit for me? <3

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #53 on:** September 24, 2008, 07:50:24 PM »

Pitchfork's review is out today.

The reviewer seems to agree with me that Lewis' shift from indie pop/rock and alt-country to more conventional, older genres is ill-advised. And, while much of the material on the album is listenable, it's pretty dull.

etiolate · « **Reply #54 on:** September 24, 2008, 11:25:03 PM »

BAND PROPOSAL

ZOOEY, JENNY, ME.

She & She & BONAR

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #55 on:** September 24, 2008, 11:27:55 PM »

Quote from: Night Man on September 24, 2008, 07:50:24 PM

Pitchfork's review is out today.

The reviewer seems to agree with me that Lewis' shift from indie pop/rock and alt-country to more conventional, older genres is ill-advised. And, while much of the material on the album is listenable, it's pretty dull.

you take pitchfork seriously? lol

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #56 on:** September 24, 2008, 11:30:02 PM »

Quote from: Sec. of Defense James Heller on September 24, 2008, 11:27:55 PM

Quote from: Night Man on September 24, 2008, 07:50:24 PM

Pitchfork's review is out today.

The reviewer seems to agree with me that Lewis' shift from indie pop/rock and alt-country to more conventional, older genres is ill-advised. And, while much of the material on the album is listenable, it's pretty dull.

you take pitchfork seriously? lol

I take seriously the opinion of anyone who agrees with me.

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