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these go to eleven by Turtle Jones
Once again, we have to apologize for what's been going on around at FTTW. We know that sometimes we run a little slow and sometimes we run fast. Emotional things have been happening in both our lives and coupled with the plane ride to New York have slowed us down to about two posts a day. Sometimes they aren't even that good. Like you guys care about my flight? Well, it took me a few days to soak that in. Plus, we get free weekend minutes on our phones. So we have been talking a lot. But, I do apologize for not getting anymore Underground stories out. One will be coming soon. Just wait a bit. Plus guys. Soon, you will get turtle in New York stories. And Michele with turtle stories. And turtle sleeps too much stories from Michele. That will be kinda cool. So we decided to take the easy way out today. We know that we usually do stories from the past or just something off the top of our heads, but this week has been emotionally draining. So today we will keep it easy. We want your full participation in this cause you readers always keep us laughing. What do we want to do? Music Movies This is really broadly defined and we didn't really discuss this with each other before we did it. Just made sure we weren't doing the other's movie and just went with it. So if one is totally different then the other, just remember that some days are diamond and some days are gold. So what are yours? turtle is up first. Since I am cheating today and throwing in one that really isn't a movie, I'll do two reviews. The only reason I'm doing this is because this first one has a personal call to me. The destruction of a band. The last days before the end. Beat down. Released a year after the band was had spun out, smacked out and walked away. Turbonegro - The Movie
Pretty much sums it up. SLC Punk All this movie had to be named was turtle punk and we had my life. No, I didn't grow up in Salt Lake. No,I didn't shoot a car to sink in a lake. But, there is a quote in that movie that I used to use. "American punk rock sucks." "Oh yeah? Well, we did it harder, we did it faster and we did it first." *been along time since I've used it, so don't quote me on that. I assume the time frame in this movie takes place in about 1985. Frustration and drug addiction. Restlessness and being a kid. Pushing the boundries while still wanting to feel safe. And the soundtrack rocked. - T This is Spinal Tap It's such a fine line between stupid, and clever. That about sums up this movie. Oh, it's clever. But it is so close to being stupid. I suppose if you aren't into rock and roll or don't have this warped sense of humor, you'll find it stupid. Trust me, I've had arguments with people over this film. Some of them just don't get it. I don't really have to explain the premise of the movie to you. You all know. This is Spinal Tap. Nothing else needs to be said about that. I can't be the only person who thinks of Iron Maiden when I watch this. Especially that whole scene with Nigel explaining the song he's writing: I can totally picture Bruce Dickinson saying something like that. The whole movie I think of him and all those other power metal bands that border on pretentiousness with their gothic themes and literary references. Hey, I actually like Maiden, so don't get all defensive about it, but I'm just saying.....Spinal Tap is Iron Maiden with jokes. We're very lucky in the band in that we have two visionaries, David and Nigel, they're like poets, like Shelley and Byron. They're two distinct types of visionaries, it's like fire and ice, basically. If you've ever seen the Rollins bit where he disses on Iron Maiden, you'll know why I find this so funny and relate it to Maiden. Enough about Iron Maiden. Spinal Tap. I couldn't even pinpoint the best part of this movie. It's a brilliant piece of work from start to finish. The Stonehenge scene? Yea, I'd have to go with that scene. This movie is really a genius stab at rock bands who took themselves too seriously (I'm looking at you, Led Zeppelin. Maybe you too, KISS). But the best part is, even though it's a "mockumentary" it sort of blurred the line between fiction and reality because Spinal Tap the band really existed. And put out some kick ass music. Come on, tell me you don't rock out with your cock out to Big Bottom. You know you do. Put it on. Turn it up. Because these go to eleven. -M
We have a short poll for you today. What do you think the best music movie is? Our list isn't perfect and face it guys, it will never be. Add your own into this if you feel we made a huge mistake by forgetting yours. When we are done with the votes, we will do a write up on the movie. That's when you come into play. We want you to review the winner. This will be later in the week, but have fun and vote often. Update: From now on, we will consult you guys first before we make a poll list. We leave off a lot of good stuff by not asking for your opinions. Come back tonight for our "funniest movie" post and we'll do that. - t/m
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Ok. By now you guys all know I am a rabid turbojugend. This was the band that coined the phrase deathpunk. They came out of Norways black metal scene with something new. They talked about drug addiction, alcoholism and nutrition all on one tape. This was it for them. The road had beat them up. You could see in all the interviews that they just wanted to stay numb. From the start of the tour till the end. You follow it. And you can watch them. Look in their eyes, mein readers, this is a look of the end staring at you. This was a band that was over. As the crowds grew bigger they just grew number. It wasn't surprising to me that after this tour, it was all over. It is interesting to see something like this from the outside. Something that you know is going down but you had to keep going to the end. They had talent. They had guts. But they lost it all on the road to darkness.
Well, maybe I did. That's neither here nor there. But yes, I had friends like this. I had a hatred of anyone from anywhere else but the USA. And yes, if you touched any of my friends, I would hurt you. But I would drink a beer afterward with you. Pretty much the feeling at the time. Hatred of the old school punk rockers for dropping the ball. Hatred of any UK band who said The Clash was the only band that mattered. Any soundtrack that I have every song from is going to be cool. I think the only UK band on there is The Exploited and having "Sex and Violence" open up any movie is kinda cool. 
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Comments
I'll add Detroit Rock City.
Posted by: Emily | August 1, 2006 11:00 AM
whats detroit rock city?
i don't think i have ever seen that one
Posted by: the turtle | August 1, 2006 11:13 AM
Detroit Rock city was great.
Turtle, it was about some kids going to see KISS. I totally identified with that movie.
Posted by: michele | August 1, 2006 11:14 AM
While there're some good ones out there, none are better than Spinal Tap.
Rock and Roll High School would have been my other choice.
Um ... simply because I've seen it recently, what about Rock and Rule?
Posted by: Cullen | August 1, 2006 11:25 AM
I wish that 200 Motels was on the list (nerd).
Posted by: Matty (WankRag) | August 1, 2006 11:25 AM
Hey, where's From Justin to Kelly on the list?!
Posted by: JFH | August 1, 2006 11:28 AM
Detroit Rock City was great indeed. Shannon Tweed is probably the most famous person from my hometown.
I seem to recall SLC Punk had Look Back And Laugh by Minor Threat in the movie, if not the soundtrack. and I seem to recall that the soundtrack was released on Hollywood records, which is owned by Disney.
http://hollywoodrecords.go.com/soundtracks/slcpunk/press.html
That's mildly amusing, but Minor Threat isn't on the CD itself.
I hear Decline Of... is getting re-released later this year. Haven't seen that one in about ten years.
Posted by: Dan | August 1, 2006 11:30 AM
Same place as Xanadu.
Posted by: michele | August 1, 2006 11:30 AM
200 motels was on there
i fucked up
my fault
i must have skipped it in building this
i apologoze
Posted by: the turtle | August 1, 2006 11:31 AM
I hear Decline Of... is getting re-released later this year. Haven't seen that one in about ten years.
i really hope that wins in this poll
Posted by: the turtle | August 1, 2006 11:33 AM
Same place as Xanadu.
Hahaha. And Can't Stop The Music.
Posted by: Emily | August 1, 2006 11:38 AM
Well, Sheila can push for that one. (I'm surprised Emily didn't mention it to be added)
Posted by: JFH | August 1, 2006 11:40 AM
200 Motels omission was my fault. That's what I get for working and doing this at the same time. I'll add it in now, it's early enough to add on.
Posted by: michele | August 1, 2006 11:41 AM
i have SOME favorites. Spinal Tap, of course. The Filth and the Fury, a sort of documentary about the Sex Pistols. Ladies and Gentlemen: The Fabulous Stains will always be in my top 10. Rock and Rule... saw that in my 8th grade science class, must have been one of our reward days or something. Decline of Western Civ.. yeah that's gotta be on there. Urrgh a Music War. heh! And my #1 favorite- X- The Unheard Music. All About X.
Posted by: pril | August 1, 2006 11:44 AM
man
none of mine ever win these damn things
Posted by: the turtle | August 1, 2006 11:45 AM
I only like Xanadu in the "so bad it's good" sense.
Posted by: Emily | August 1, 2006 11:48 AM
wheres is "Saturday Night Fever"?
Posted by: the turtle | August 1, 2006 11:58 AM
I left off Saturday Night Fever because I thought you would make fun of me!
Posted by: michele | August 1, 2006 11:59 AM
Come on, y'all already got Sgt. Pepper's on the list, how many Bee Gee movies do you need?
Posted by: JFH | August 1, 2006 12:01 PM
I just put in Sgt Pepper as a foreshadowing thing to our Worst Movie Ever post.
Posted by: michele | August 1, 2006 12:14 PM
i'm not really sure how sgt. peppers got on the list.
usually i will take all the blame for stuff like us fucking up, but for sgt. peepers, dude, don't blame me, look to michele on that one
backin way the fuck off of that
Posted by: the turtle | August 1, 2006 12:17 PM
Hmm... Isn't your birthday coming up? I think that the "new" Sgt Pepper soundtrack would be perfect for you.
Posted by: JFH | August 1, 2006 12:17 PM
(My last comment was for Michele, don't know when turtle's birthday is)
Posted by: JFH | August 1, 2006 12:19 PM
it's in january (aka the month that we get no toys cause we just got our christmas pennies a week before)
yeah, I'm watching "little house" right now
Posted by: the turtle | August 1, 2006 12:27 PM
I think that the "new" Sgt Pepper soundtrack would be perfect for you.
Perfect for me....
...to poop on!
Posted by: Michele | August 1, 2006 12:40 PM
knowing how sequels are so much better than the original.....as to Saturday Night Live you must have Stayin' Alive on this list, yes?
Posted by: Chuck | August 1, 2006 12:40 PM
D'ah geez, is it too late to nominate Fugazi's Instrument?
Posted by: Dan | August 1, 2006 12:56 PM
How about Suburbia (the 80's one that had D.I., Vandals, and TSOL in it)? Not award wining material by any means. but still worthy of mention I figure . . .
Posted by: Josh | August 1, 2006 1:57 PM
The Spinal Tap DVD has audio comentary with the band that is almost as funny as the movie itself.
Posted by: mrbandw | August 1, 2006 2:02 PM
Hold on - you put "Sgt. Pepper's" but NOT any of the Beatles' ACTUAL movies? Hoo-boy. I'll admit that "Magical Mystery Tour" is simply a cut-rate acid trip, but "Hard Day's Night" is actually pretty good, and has held up well.
Posted by: Nightfly | August 1, 2006 2:08 PM
No Hard Core Logo?
Posted by: Tim | August 1, 2006 2:17 PM
i watched suburbia at least 100 times. TR.
Posted by: kali | August 1, 2006 2:41 PM
Probably not what you were looking for, but my fave is The Harder they Come. Poorly shot, badly edited, yet it rises far above all that.
Posted by: ken | August 1, 2006 2:47 PM
ooohh harder they come... good one.
Posted by: kali | August 1, 2006 3:07 PM
I said to turtle that it won't be long before someone asks why Sgt. Pepper was the only Beatles movie.
And Suburbia had a great soundtrack, but I think maybe another day we will do a whole "great soundtrack" post, which is quite different than best music movie.
I saw the Harder they Come a couple of times and it was a pretty decent flick.
Ok, next time we do a poll like this we ask you guys first what you think should be on it. It just works out better that way.
In fact, come back tonight for our "funniest movies" post and we'll do just that.
Posted by: michele | August 1, 2006 3:09 PM
The funniest rock-related movie has to be 'Heavy Metal Parking Lot'.
Way funnier than Spinal Tap, because those kids really are that stupid.
Posted by: Ken McCracken | August 1, 2006 11:05 PM
omg i totally forgot heavy metal parking lot.
Posted by: pril | August 2, 2006 12:47 AM
Nobody mentioned Tommy.
And with good reason.
Anybody ever watch Phantom of the Paradise? Gonna have to rent that sometime...
Posted by: Alan K. Henderson | August 2, 2006 4:03 AM
What about Human Highway? Neil Young,Devo,Dennis Hopper,nuclear meltdowns what more could you ask for in a movie?Also I think CB4 needs a mention,okay its gangsta rap but goddamn its a funny movie.
Posted by: mick | August 2, 2006 5:56 AM
Phantom of Paradise was a fucked up movie. Seriously weird.
While I love the album Tommy, the movie was just terrible.
Posted by: Michele | August 2, 2006 6:11 AM
Spinal Tap is the daddy quickly followed by Rock School. I rather liked 'Still Crazy' as well.
Posted by: Andrew Ian Dodge | August 2, 2006 9:05 AM
What? No one nominated Streets of Fire??
Posted by: Charlie on the PA Turnpike | August 2, 2006 10:31 AM
what was that movie where Kiss was at Magic Mountain?
Posted by: pril | August 2, 2006 10:39 AM
KISS meets the Phantom of the Park!!
There was also KISS saves Christmas. Or meets Santa Claus. Something like that.
Posted by: michele | August 2, 2006 10:53 AM
Hmmm... Anyone remember "Urgh! A Music War" ?
Posted by: lordsomber | August 2, 2006 11:23 AM
I was going to mention that KISS Phantom movie. It's apparently grotesquely horrible. During filming, the guys would always show up either drunk or hung over, so they'd basically cut and print any scene where they actually managed to spit out their lines, no matter how awful they were.
I am dying to see it.
Posted by: Emily | August 2, 2006 12:40 PM
Urgh! A Music War
Oh, yea. YEA! I forgot about that. It had a great mix of music. The Police, Devo, Dead Kennedys, Cramps......my memory is failing me here.
Here we go (pops).
Posted by: Michele | August 2, 2006 1:36 PM