Comments on: Shock Stars http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/17/shock-stars/ Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:34:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: David Maske http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/17/shock-stars/#comment-62086 David Maske Wed, 25 Jul 2007 21:25:01 +0000 http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/16/shock-stars/#comment-62086 "Shock Stars" is a very talented group with excellent musicians. My wife and I saw them perform at the "Metro" and were impressed with their professional performance and "catchy" tunes. If they receive the proper support and backing, I believe that the group will succeed and become very well known and acknowledged by all ages. “Shock Stars” is a very talented group with excellent musicians. My wife and I saw them perform at the “Metro” and were impressed with their professional performance and “catchy” tunes. If they receive the proper support and backing, I believe that the group will succeed and become very well known and acknowledged by all ages.

]]> By: Alicia http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/17/shock-stars/#comment-59355 Alicia Sun, 15 Jul 2007 03:53:11 +0000 http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/16/shock-stars/#comment-59355 I was disappointed to say the least when I heard these new songs. They're far from catchy and there are only 5 words in each of them. They lack the depth I'd grown accustomed to in nearly all of LBCs songs. Whether or not this band will go far, it's hard to say, but I think it's a major step down from Stubhy's last project. LBC's songs, as cheesy as it may sound, have been the soundtrack to my life since I first heard them 5 years ago, and they'll have to continue to be because 'Shock Stars' (I have to agree with Brock on this one, that's a horrible name)won't be replacing LBC with anything I've heard so far. I was disappointed to say the least when I heard these new songs. They’re far from catchy and there are only 5 words in each of them. They lack the depth I’d grown accustomed to in nearly all of LBCs songs. Whether or not this band will go far, it’s hard to say, but I think it’s a major step down from Stubhy’s last project. LBC’s songs, as cheesy as it may sound, have been the soundtrack to my life since I first heard them 5 years ago, and they’ll have to continue to be because ‘Shock Stars’ (I have to agree with Brock on this one, that’s a horrible name)won’t be replacing LBC with anything I’ve heard so far.

]]> By: MATTY http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/17/shock-stars/#comment-56250 MATTY Fri, 06 Jul 2007 03:20:12 +0000 http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/16/shock-stars/#comment-56250 I just saw them yesterday at Summerfest in Milwaukee. They were amazing to say the least! I had never heard of them and we were waiting for the Finger 11 show. They canceled so we were fortunate enough to catch these guys. Amazing! Best new band of the entire festival! 3 or 4 thousand people agreed with me! And this was only there 3rd show they said! Can't wait for there fourth. I just saw them yesterday at Summerfest in Milwaukee. They were amazing to say the least! I had never heard of them and we were waiting for the Finger 11 show. They canceled so we were fortunate enough to catch these guys. Amazing! Best new band of the entire festival! 3 or 4 thousand people agreed with me! And this was only there 3rd show they said! Can’t wait for there fourth.

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/17/shock-stars/#comment-55184 Jennifer Tue, 03 Jul 2007 04:18:10 +0000 http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/16/shock-stars/#comment-55184 I love this band! I think they are awesome and I see them going big time! I'm behind them all the way! I love this band! I think they are awesome and I see them going big time! I’m behind them all the way!

]]> By: Sarah http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/17/shock-stars/#comment-51920 Sarah Sat, 23 Jun 2007 04:33:23 +0000 http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/16/shock-stars/#comment-51920 I agree with the above, that they stand a reasonable shot to get a record label by the end of the year. However, having attended the Metro show, it was disappointing. All ages, and it was hardly crowded. It may reflect on their opening bands somewhat, because people didn't start coming until the end of the second band. It might help they’re playing with AFI & stand a shot at getting into Lollapalooza. Good publicity and they’ve got it. They are good with image, and are a great pop-dance band -- they're going somewhere. A catchy name & lyrics that are easy to remember, with a well known lead singer ... you can say that it isn't revolutionary, but it's a LOT of potential. I agree with the above, that they stand a reasonable shot to get a record label by the end of the year.
However, having attended the Metro show, it was disappointing. All ages, and it was hardly crowded. It may reflect on their opening bands somewhat, because people didn’t start coming until the end of the second band. It might help they’re playing with AFI & stand a shot at getting into Lollapalooza. Good publicity and they’ve got it.

They are good with image, and are a great pop-dance band — they’re going somewhere. A catchy name & lyrics that are easy to remember, with a well known lead singer … you can say that it isn’t revolutionary, but it’s a LOT of potential.

]]> By: Scott Sweeney http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/17/shock-stars/#comment-32404 Scott Sweeney Tue, 24 Apr 2007 07:31:49 +0000 http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/16/shock-stars/#comment-32404 Most 'life changing' music sells like crap anyway. People want hits. I think Shock Stars (which isn't that bad of a name. I mean, what the hell is Panic at the Disco anyway) can write those songs. Most ‘life changing’ music sells like crap anyway. People want hits. I think Shock Stars (which isn’t that bad of a name. I mean, what the hell is Panic at the Disco anyway) can write those songs.

]]> By: jake http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/17/shock-stars/#comment-32283 jake Tue, 24 Apr 2007 02:45:58 +0000 http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/16/shock-stars/#comment-32283 well this stuff is listenable, but not life-changing. btw, lcb was great, that song fred astaire should've been a bigger hit! well this stuff is listenable, but not life-changing. btw, lcb was great, that song fred astaire should’ve been a bigger hit!

]]> By: ChrisC http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/17/shock-stars/#comment-31723 ChrisC Sun, 22 Apr 2007 17:19:34 +0000 http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/16/shock-stars/#comment-31723 I don't see how these guys could be big. I don't think their songs could sell. The songs are mediocre at best. I don’t see how these guys could be big. I don’t think their songs could sell. The songs are mediocre at best.

]]> By: Brock http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/17/shock-stars/#comment-31714 Brock Sun, 22 Apr 2007 16:40:55 +0000 http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/16/shock-stars/#comment-31714 Hi Scott, Ya I don't mean to imply that they won't have a good run in music based on Shock Stars (which is a terrible name, by the way...) and make some money, but I think this is more of a state-wide large bar sort of career. Where the people that see them like them and have a good time but promoting these guys nationwide would be a mistake. They are good musicians and know how to work the business to get shows but, ultimately, that's not marketable in today's music industry. Hi Scott,

Ya I don’t mean to imply that they won’t have a good run in music based on Shock Stars (which is a terrible name, by the way…) and make some money, but I think this is more of a state-wide large bar sort of career. Where the people that see them like them and have a good time but promoting these guys nationwide would be a mistake. They are good musicians and know how to work the business to get shows but, ultimately, that’s not marketable in today’s music industry.

]]> By: scott sweeney http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/17/shock-stars/#comment-31613 scott sweeney Sun, 22 Apr 2007 05:54:24 +0000 http://www.kingsofar.com/2007/04/16/shock-stars/#comment-31613 Brock I can understand how you might think its trendy because it's kinda of dancy and everyone seems to be doing it. But I am going to side with AJ on the fact that the guys in this band are very skilled at writing songs people like. And very good at putting on shows people like. When you have those two things working for you, and a little luck, and a lot of business sense (trust me, these dudes have been through the wars) then you think, maybe just maybe, their 10 years of hard work will pay off in the form of a career resurgence, and maybe a nice paycheck since so many bands work so hard to get nothing. Once again, it always comes back to the quality of the songs. And like it or hate it, the music is good. And that is always the bottom line. cheers scott Brock

I can understand how you might think its trendy because it’s kinda of dancy and everyone seems to be doing it. But I am going to side with AJ on the fact that the guys in this band are very skilled at writing songs people like. And very good at putting on shows people like. When you have those two things working for you, and a little luck, and a lot of business sense (trust me, these dudes have been through the wars) then you think, maybe just maybe, their 10 years of hard work will pay off in the form of a career resurgence, and maybe a nice paycheck since so many bands work so hard to get nothing. Once again, it always comes back to the quality of the songs. And like it or hate it, the music is good. And that is always the bottom line.

cheers
scott

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