What has happened to Lindsey???

[markolas]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I am not in love with the new CD's direction, but it is a work of art from a true artist. As for success, while LB certainly craves it, I think he has never been that commercially successful on his own So, that point is relatively moot regarding the new CD, though its sales are lackluster to say the least.

I'm sure Jana Anderson will go to #1 with that piece of crap she's hawking, so if I were Lindsey, I wouldn't be too concerned about sales.

[BTFLCHLD]

Lindsey is maturing as an artist. I can appreciate that.

[goldustsongbird]

It is time for us to admit the new cd is a failure

Thank you so much for making everyone's mind up for them. Mine included! Saves me the trouble of thinking for myself. Whew. *wipes sweat off brow*

[dontlookdown]

2 kinds of people in this world

winners


losers.

[CarterNix]

I don't entirely agree with cincymike either - I'm very happy with Under the Skin. Having said that, I don't think his post warrants personal abuse. After all, he's just expressing his opinion.

-Tom
www.myspace.com/thomasmarron

[markolas]

Originally Posted by CarterNix

After all, he's just expressing his opinion.

No, that's isn't all he's doing. He's telling other people what their preferences should be. "It's time for us all to admit..." and "no true LB fan can like this," etc.

That's what ticks me off. I have no problem with somebody not liking something. But don't sit up there and tell me I can't like it, and I'm "not a true fan" if I do.

[strandinthewind]

I think it is so funny that people are so quick to say or imply that success = crap. I mean who here would not be THRILLED is SYW or this new solo record sold ten million

[markolas]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I think it is so funny that people are so quick to say or imply that success = crap. I mean who here would not be THRILLED is SYW or this new solo record sold ten million

No, I'm not saying success = crap, I'm saying that most people have ****ty taste.

[nix4life]

Originally Posted by markolas

No, I'm not saying success = crap, I'm saying that most people have ****ty taste.

ohhhhh - we have a smart ass in the group -

Pssst - can i sit next to you??

[DrummerDeanna]

Originally Posted by markolas

No, I'm not saying success = crap, I'm saying that most people have ****ty taste.

First off..."honked off" LOVE that...think I'll start using that one...and I'm going to quote you on the above as well because it's just a hilariously funny (and true) statement

[Little Nicki]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I mean who here would not be THRILLED is SYW or this new solo record sold ten million

Would you want all the teeny boppers going around spouting how big a fan of Lindsey's they are and all the radio stations playing his songs twice an hour and commercials for Abercrombie and Fitch using his songs, etc. Personally, when huge success happens to my favorite artists, it makes me like them far less than I did back when they were my own little best kept secret. When I didn't have them shoved down my throat all day. So to answer your question, me.

[ontheEdgeof17]

We need to realize that the majority CD buying public ranges from preteens-teens-to early 20s. They like the dance, rap, bubblegum stuff. Lindsey/Stevie/FM are not that....nor are the other artists this board enjoys. So we wont see them at the top of the charts....unless you want them to have a duet with Snoop Dogg.

Lindsey is making great music. He's very successful at the moment, in the mist of a assembly line music world.

[SortaSavageLike]

Originally Posted by Little Nicki

Would you want all the teeny boppers going around spouting how big a fan of Lindsey's they are and all the radio stations playing his songs twice an hour and commercials for Abercrombie and Fitch using his songs, etc.

But Lindsey's sooooo hip and dreamy! He's so dreamy Stevie even offered to buy his dreams from him! I also think he's hot. Does he sing and write his own songs too?

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by Little Nicki

Would you want all the teeny boppers going around spouting how big a fan of Lindsey's they are and all the radio stations playing his songs twice an hour and commercials for Abercrombie and Fitch using his songs, etc. Personally, when huge success happens to my favorite artists, it makes me like them far less than I did back when they were my own little best kept secret. When I didn't have them shoved down my throat all day. So to answer your question, me.

You mean like when he sold out by allowing "Go Your Own Way" to be used for a car rental company commercial So, of course, LB would love to have a commercially successful record and I do not blame him one bit.

Also, essentially since 1975, LB has been a huge mega selling artist by being in FM and his first two solo records were relatively successful in that I believe they were platinum or multi platinum.

In any event, while I am all for anyone's success, success does not necessarily equate to good work as there are lots of relatively unsuccessful but talented artists out there.

[BTFLCHLD]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

In any event, while I am all for anyone's success, success does not necessarily equate to good work as there are lots of relatively unsuccessful but talented artists out there.

really? That makes sense as there are a lot of successful artists out there with bad work.