THE MAGICAL ARMCHAIR
The Ben Folds Five Digest
Issue #768 - January 20, 1998
Magical Armchair Digest Tuesday, January 20 1998 Volume 01 : Number 768
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TOPICS IN THIS DIGEST:
a review
<< g r e e t i n g s >>
CLUTCH!!!!!
unsubscribe me now, please
Rarities & Meets
Newbie
FOR THOSE OF YA'LL WHO ARE GONNA BE AT CLUTCH CARGO'S
Ali's birthday!
NBP & Eddie Walker
NBP
9:30 Club show
PHILLY SHOW
Re: Magical Armchair Digest V1 #765
Re: Magical Armchair Digest V1 #760
penis
not exactly moms
It's not 2001
Frank Zappa
NBP in Aust NOW!!!!
Off Subject And I Apologize But I Remember When We Were Driving...
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Date: Sat, 17 Jan 1998 06:49:30 PST
From: "Jisoo Hong" <jisoo_h@hotmail.com>
Subject: a review
hey all,
E! Online posted up this review of Naked Baby Photos recently (they gave
it a c+) ...
"The thing about baby pictures is that only family members can really
get into them. At least the piano-led trio of BFF recognize this fact;
Naked is less an album than a series of outtakes, some new stuff, some
live, some favorite hard-to-get material. Sometimes, it feels tossed
off--silly jams like "The Ultimate Sacrifice" are intentionally
lightweight, but feel more like a waste of time, and the jazzy "Dick
Holster" cries out for more exploration. But when BFF stand back and let
a gem reveal itself, songs like the joyous, toe-tapping "Tom & Mary" and
the wistful, pretty "Alice Childress" shine with the band's signature
balls-out piano fury. Still, this is a mixed bag that's worth exploring
only for those firmly in the Ben Folds fold."
Also, does anyone else know about a BFF release called "There's Spring
of Myself" ? what is this? I think it might have Video Killed the Radio
Star on it b/c it's on this web page that has some other cd's with
covers of VKTRS on them (like PUSA). There's a picture of the cd cover
on it too, it's at
http://www.locomotive.co.jp/jumble/staffroom/kumegawa/bc_o.html the
entire page is in Japanese or something so I couldn't read the little
blurbs next to them. Alright then, fahrvergnugen!
Jisoo
"she's the cheese and i'm the macaroni"
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Date: Sat, 17 Jan 1998 10:03:27 -0500
From: "StEpHaNiE b. FrAnK" <sfrank@erols.com>
Subject: << g r e e t i n g s >>
Hello!
I'm new to the list and just thought I'd pop in and say "Hi". I've seen
a couple familar names from the Weezer list, so hey there to you guys!
Anyway, yes, I am a new BFF fan. I will have you know that it is not
because of "Brick"! That song is actually a little too slow for my
tastes, yet surprisingly I think it's still good (and better than
anything else you hear on the radio nowadays). At any rate, I plan to
attend their show at the 9:30 Club on February 22nd and I can't wait,
especially after hearing rave reviews of their shows from a friend
(Kara, are you on this list?) and my bass teacher.
All my first posts to mailinglists seem to include a plea for bootlegs
and this one is no exception. I don't have any BFF, but I am definitely
interested in obtaining some! So if you trade, please drop me a line
and I'm sure we can work something out, alrighty? Thanks!
Well, I guess that's it. Oh wait... My porn star name would be Barbara
Tanterra (middle name + street name = porn name --- right?). Nothing
special.
Well, take care for now! :)
nutrition and consumer information,
Stephanie
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Date: Sat, 17 Jan 1998 10:30:27 -0500
From: aplauri@juno.com (Philip J. L.)
Subject: CLUTCH!!!!!
i got my tix for the clutch show!!!! wooohhhoooooooo, see you all
there!!! still trying to set up a little pre deal thingy to meet all the
other armcharians i havent met yet. anybody that knows of a place in the
general vicinity of clutch e mail me, as i have not been able to relly
find anything...... thanks!
philip
"who's got the looks, who's got the brains. . . who's got everything???"
- -BEN FOLDS
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Date: Sat, 17 Jan 1998 10:38:03 EST
From: "Matt Jones" <majones@loki.berry.edu>
Subject: unsubscribe me now, please
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Date: Sat, 17 Jan 1998 11:20:22 EST
From: toadaholic@juno.com (Toad Princess B)
Subject: Rarities & Meets
RARITIES; Being new to this list, I was just wondering if there were any
BFF rarities, complilations, etc put together by fellow fans that I may
purchase. Through the Toad the Wet Sprocket digest I have obtained
wonderful audio tapes, video tapes and even a CD that the fans put out
for distribution. I know Toad okays recording at concerts and
distribution as long as people dont charge (the CD was actually a fund
raising project for one of their causes)...not sure of BFF's stand on all
this.
MEETING THE BAND: Also, I have met Toad before as they usually hang out
after to meet with their fans...does BFF do they same..they seem like
that kind of people...I hung out for a while at their show but was unable
to meet up with them. Anyone have any tips on meeting the band when I see
them at their next show??
Toad Princess B.
"Scars are souvenirs you never lose, the past is never far" GOO GOO
DOLLS
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Date: Sat, 17 Jan 1998 11:20:22 EST
From: toadaholic@juno.com (Toad Princess B)
Subject: Newbie
NEWBIE: Hi..I am new to armchair..and fairly new to BFF...within the last
year..although I love them and have all 3 cds. I was turned on to them
thru my Toad the Wet Sprocket digest and when they came here in concert I
bought a ticket without ever hearing their music (other than 12 Angry
Dwarfs..this was prior to the Brick airplay) ) and fell in love with
them instantly. They reminded me of Jellyfish who is (was) also one of my
favs.
NBP: I called store after store to get NBP...most were either sold out or
not in yet. Finally a CIrcuit City had one left but wouldnt hold it for
me...it was about a 30 min ride away. I drove like crazy and got there in
time..it was only $12.99 also. I have to say I enjoy the CD for the
rarities for what I hope will be the start of my BFF rarity collection. I
only hope people who have only heard Brick, dont go out and buy this CD
because I dont think it shows the full scope of BFF's talent and they may
be disappointed. But..like Toad..I like having the smaller following
leading to the small venues!!
Toad Princess B.
"Scars are souvenirs you never lose, the past is never far" GOO GOO
DOLLS
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Date: Sat, 17 Jan 1998 11:53:28 -0500
From: cambot@juno.com
Subject: FOR THOSE OF YA'LL WHO ARE GONNA BE AT CLUTCH CARGO'S
Could you e-mail me if you are? I just wanted to know. I'm definately
gonna stay late to meet the band & get autographs & such. I hope to tape
the show as well. Heh-heh. I might even try to get in during sound check,
but I'll probably be booted out. I'm also proud to say that I WILL STAY
SOBER FOR THE ENTIRE CONCERT!!! I'm a youngun who will probably be
roughed up by one of those people who like to undertone their posts with
anti-youth oriented fan material (and you know who you are!!!). *HUMOROUS
COMMENT* DO NOT SEND ME ANGRY LETTERS!!!
Steve!
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No more flame wars, please.
- - Huggy the Snugglin' Happy-Time Sober Bear
(or Stinky Barfly, I forget which)
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Date: Sat, 17 Jan 1998 13:46:34 -0400 AST
From: "Kevin" <ekh3854@umoncton.ca>
Subject: Ali's birthday!
Hello people!!!
I was just pointing out that it is Muhammed Ali's birthday today
(January 17th). He is 56! Lets play Boxing until we are tired of
hearing it, just for Ali!!!
GO BFF FANS!!!
later,
Kevin
http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/8728
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Date: Sat, 17 Jan 1998 10:15:46 -0800
From: "Kamp, Marcus S" <Marcus.Kamp@PSS.Boeing.com>
Subject: NBP & Eddie Walker
I know some of you have had trouble tracking down a copy of NBP, but for
those of you in Seattle, I just got mine @ Tower in Bellevue. They had
plenty, including several on 2 different endcaps. To my dismay,
however, I cannot play it @ work. Could just be digital weirdness, or I
may have gotten a bad copy.
I've seen a few posts about the identity of Eddie Walker. Although
there is an Eddie Walker in Bus Stop & Snuzz, he's not the object of the
song. As you may know, Ben loves to write songs about people he knows &
give them names of different people he knows-that way nobody knows whom
the song is really about. So that's the damn deal about that. (+ Ben
has said directly that the song's not about that Eddie Walker.)
Anyone else going to DV8? If'n you are, email me & we'll figure out
cool name stickers to wear to ID each other.
Markus
If I ever get real rich, I hope I'm not
real mean to poor people, like I am now.
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Date: Sat, 17 Jan 1998 13:31:14 +0000
From: Hilarie Surrena <walflowr@Op.Net>
Subject: NBP
HI,
I actually had to special order my copy of NBP in Philly because they
sold out so quickly. Anyway, I've heard most of the tracks already, but
I LOVE the Cd! By the way, I was(and still am) a GNR fan and was so
happy to see Ben's tee on the Cd cover!!
Hil
P.S. Just bought my tickets to the show in Philly through
Ticketmaster. I paid $45 for 2 due to the surcharges and stuff. I
really miss the old days of cheap concert tickets!
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Date: Sat, 17 Jan 1998 13:36:28 -0500 (EST)
From: Virginia Song <songv@gusun.georgetown.edu>
Subject: 9:30 Club show
Hey guys!
Just to clear things up for the DC show..Tickets are available through
ProTix (NOT Ticketmaster!!!) at (703)218-6500..they are $15.00 + $3.25
service charge. They
are also available at Kemp Mill Records, Redeye in Georgetown, and Record
and Tape Traders..I think the Club holds around 1200 people. Doors
open at 7:30pm. If you want to call the 9:30 Club hotline..it's
(202)393-0930. The club is located at 915 V St., NW.
- -Ginny Song
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Date: Sat, 17 Jan 1998 14:07:32 EST
From: Curt587621 <Curt587621@aol.com>
Subject: PHILLY SHOW
I got my philly feb 21 show tix today.....$19.75 after service charge and what
not.....whatever....it's so worth it....sure beats the hell out of a case of
corona...this will be my second trip to philly to see the boys and it's worth
it....it's only a hundred miles down the turnpike from here in harrisburg,
pa....but it sure is worth it
curt
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Date: Sat, 17 Jan 1998 15:22:16 EST
From: BlueJellow <BlueJellow@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Magical Armchair Digest V1 #765
In a message dated 98-01-16 20:59:30 EST, you write:
<< From: DMB 44 <DMB44@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Magical Armchair Digest V1 #761
In a message dated 98-01-16 08:47:24 EST, you write:
<< EW isn't necessarily negative about
> Ben Folds Five - they really like the guys >>
Don't know why I am an idiot and also want people to yell at me, but I also
agree with them that EW like ben folds five...they said that whatever and
ever
amen was one of the years top ten albums...that isn't something you say about
a band that you dislike. >>
If you really like a band...you certainly don't trash their albums!
Just my 2 cents.
Lucy
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Date: Sat, 17 Jan 1998 16:51:15 EST
From: SouperDv <SouperDv@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Magical Armchair Digest V1 #760
Howdy Armcharites. I kinda consider NBP to be a nice appetizer for the
upcoming studio album (is there one?). I love all the new non-studio album
songs especially Eddie Walker and Bad Idea. I'm annoyed by folks who poo poo
on BFF for releasing NBP at this time because it wasn't their idea...Caroline
is doing this because it's a money making opportunity. I, as a big fan, am
overjoyed that they released this cause it gives me something new to listen to
from my favorite band. I just wish Dr. Pyser was on there...
Porno name: Micah Big Ben (Currently appearing in "Big Ben Gets it AWWWN")
"Brace your fat asses for some gut-wrenching......METAL!" - B.F.
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Date: Sat, 17 Jan 1998 17:43:09 -0500
From: Heather Hurwitz <hhurwitz@gwis2.circ.gwu.edu>
Subject: penis
armchairites:
To clear up confusion, because I've gotten some personal emails about it,
no matter if Ben was joking or not about philosophy and the penis
overtones, me and him are on the same wavelength.
- -always thinkin' heather
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Date: Sat, 17 Jan 1998 18:05:30 -0500 (EST)
From: Judi Smith <jsmith@bc.seflin.org>
Subject: not exactly moms
> Thjis is very similar to what my mom said....I played philosophy toher (my fav
> song) ans she said that he is off...he isn't singinf correctly and I played
> brick for my dad and he liked it, hut he said that it was too slow, but a good
> song...just thought I would let you know how parents feel....peace-matt
well, my daughter thinks third eye blind is better than ben folds five...
just thought i'd let you know how teenagers feel....
> << Today my mom said, while watching brick ,"I dont think his voice is very
> good...I think he just wrote this REALLY BEAUTIFUL song and its probably
> going to be the best thing he ever does.. >>
someone i knew in college said that about "Mandy" by barry manilow ;)
(and in case you don't know, that was the first of about 25 commercial
hits by barry manilow).
not defending barry manilow; just making a point or two ;)
judi smith well, sometimes i punch myself
jsmith@bc.seflin.org hard as i can, yelling NOBODY CARES
hoping someone will tell me how wrong i am
"You can do it! "boxing" -- ben folds five
Lose lose lose! Be a loser!"
-- casey, who is no richard simmons
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Date: Sat, 17 Jan 1998 16:36:30 -0800
From: edahn01@sprynet.com
Subject: It's not 2001
Has anyone else noticed that the date on these here armchairs is 2001?
Just so this is not completely off topic, did anyone else know about the CD
interactive thing that came out like in September or November? It's got one of
those interactive interviews, and a video of them preforming Dwarf live in
Tempe, Arizona. There you have it.
KRTZ
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Date: Sun, 18 Jan 1998 01:06:54 GMT0BST
From: Jim Willetts <WillettsJD@cardiff.ac.uk>
Subject: Frank Zappa
Heya Chairite.
As with everyone else, I've been listening to NBP. Usual accolades
etc. etc. But I couldn't help thinking I've heard bits of "Bad Idea"
before. Towards the end of the song, when they're singing in those
weird voices and the couple of seconds of speech just before the next
track... it sounds just like part of this Frank Zappa CD my mates got
(I'm not really a big fan). Is there any possible connection to the
psychedelic sixties bloke?
Jim
P.S. I think it's been established now that there's a phone ringing
on SLNIT. I don't mind reading about it again, but is there anything
new to say about it?
"He sure had a hell of a time." - Ben
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Date: Sun, 18 Jan 98 11:30:21 PST
From: "Scott Hookway" <shookway@powerup.com.au>
Subject: NBP in Aust NOW!!!!
Well sort of... I found an import of it and it was too dear to buy (will
wait for the local release) so I listened to it and I like what I hear.
Can't wait to buy it.
Scott Hookway
shookway@powerup.com.au
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Date: Sat, 17 Jan 1998 21:48:34 -0500
From: "R.C." <rchallen@clemson.campus.mci.net>
Subject: Off Subject And I Apologize But I Remember When We Were Driving...
>Maybe not, rICH, but I bet both you and Ms. Playground have heard Tracy >Chapman's "Fast Cars".
I hate to disappoint you, but "Fast Car" (no s) by Tracy Chapman is A /
E / F#m / E. Different inversions for some of those chords, but you get
the idea. While my song (and Marcy's song, too) is Bm/ A/ G/ D ... which
sounds similar to a lot of other songs, but NOTHING like Tracy
Chapman's.
Just defending my honor... sorry for off-topic. Now, if you want to
discuss how you can sing all the verses to "Fast Car" over "Jack &
Diane" by John Cougar (A/ E/ D/ E), be my guest. :)
- --rICH
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