tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010923635709588318.post6934164817518250048..comments2024-03-25T02:59:14.613+00:00Comments on Breaking More Waves: Spark @ London Hoxton Square Bar & KitchenBreaking More Waves Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01678542701655601547noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010923635709588318.post-82923914167609514492011-05-29T21:18:24.971+01:002011-05-29T21:18:24.971+01:00Looking back on this review half a year later I am...Looking back on this review half a year later I am still very happy with what I said, and it seems that most people got what I wrote. Anon didn't.<br /><br />6 months on and as yet Sparks possible potential has yet been realised. As Popjustice suggested a while back, I suspect she's going to have to work really hard to get any sort of commercial success right now.Breaking More Waves Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01678542701655601547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010923635709588318.post-39029492164392422342011-05-29T21:09:23.778+01:002011-05-29T21:09:23.778+01:00Now I liked Spark, I think “Revolving” is a great ...Now I liked Spark, I think “Revolving” is a great pop song. From the review here I can ascertain that Robin likes her too, but he presents a balanced, objective post of the show which to me reads "enjoyable, with potential<br /><br />There's certainly nothing here which seems to merit Anons invective unless they are either mad or have a vested interest. But hey what do we know? We are just 'humble' bloggers, we know nothing. Our opinions are invalid as we are not paid to have them, unlike say Jeremy Clarkeson, who has outrageous opinions to a deadline, every week. ©Stewart LeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010923635709588318.post-9312212132426753452010-09-30T07:55:56.073+01:002010-09-30T07:55:56.073+01:00Luckily for Mr / Mrs /Miss / Ms Anon there's n...Luckily for Mr / Mrs /Miss / Ms Anon there's no chance (or desire) of the writer of this site ever working toward professional journalism, aside from the fact I'm not good enough, I already have 2 professional qualifications and a professional career in a field far away from music journalism. Breaking More Waves is very much a hobby.<br /><br />But you're right Phil. Many journalists cut their teeth with blogs, just like years ago, before blogs existed people like Steve Lamacq wrote fanzines (as did I).Breaking More Waves Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01678542701655601547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010923635709588318.post-29275822418761753412010-09-30T02:47:30.559+01:002010-09-30T02:47:30.559+01:00As much as I would love to vent my fury upon the i...As much as I would love to vent my fury upon the inane gibbering of "anonymous" - I will just calm myself and comment that many professional music writers started off on web-sites similar to this. Just looking at the NME alone; Kev Kharas, Jack Shankly and Laura Snapes could all be put in that category. So anonymous' sage suggestion that reviewing should be "left to the pros" was, in fact, and somewhat ironically, "full of shit".Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243420208219812840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010923635709588318.post-19200393355822794362010-09-20T16:42:44.331+01:002010-09-20T16:42:44.331+01:00Loved this girl for a while now, I was at the gig ...Loved this girl for a while now, I was at the gig and though she was generally amaze I thought there was definitely something missing. As for the anonymous poster please go and stab yourself in the eye with your misused apostrophe.andremcdmusicprhttp://www.myspace.com/workitmedianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010923635709588318.post-4107971905859280912010-09-18T11:56:27.429+01:002010-09-18T11:56:27.429+01:00I actually fully agree with the comments about usi...I actually fully agree with the comments about using gender as a genre and whilst I think Spark is alright, she's never actually been that interesting or exciting to me.<br />I think BMW is spot on with this assessment.Lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010923635709588318.post-45807836688535573142010-09-18T10:32:02.263+01:002010-09-18T10:32:02.263+01:00Go wank yourself with a bar of soapGo wank yourself with a bar of soapAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010923635709588318.post-84836312609766944792010-09-18T10:13:05.177+01:002010-09-18T10:13:05.177+01:00Sorry anon.
I disagree with the statement that I ...Sorry anon.<br /><br />I disagree with the statement that I "know fuck all". I've been producing fanzines (and now this blog) for over 15 years, I've attended 1000's of gigs - I know what moves me musically and what doesn't. Just because you don't agree doesn't mean "I know fuck all."<br /><br />I am sorry if this review upset you - I tried to provide a balanced and objective piece. If you check back you will see I have supported her in many of the other articles I have written and still think she is very good. I have also supported her by getting her songs played on the radio show I am involved in.<br /><br />However this blog is not one of those blogs that just writes sycophantic reviews of everything - a fundamental attribute of all the blogs I like is that they are objective and give opinion (positive and negative) in order to help their readers make selections on the vast quantities of music / gigs that are out there.<br /><br />I would still recommend going to see Spark live, but from my perspective wouldn't expect a life changing / heavily emotional experience - just a night of polished entertainment. You obviously disagree.<br /><br />If you want to make comment further please feel free to do so, but I will not respond any further as I think this 'debate' has gone as far as it can.Breaking More Waves Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01678542701655601547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010923635709588318.post-37225752040321093692010-09-18T10:03:00.496+01:002010-09-18T10:03:00.496+01:00Freedom of speech my arse - leave reviews to the p...Freedom of speech my arse - leave reviews to the pros who know what they're talking about. You're just a humble shit for brains blogger who knows fuck all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010923635709588318.post-85307019940006229742010-09-18T00:34:40.542+01:002010-09-18T00:34:40.542+01:00Anon.
Look, I expressed an opinion. I honestly do...Anon.<br /><br />Look, I expressed an opinion. I honestly don't think it was as negative as you seem to think. I enjoyed the gig - it just didn't move me. It was just a fun evening with a good singer and good songs. Simple as that. But I didn't find Spark (as you did) amazing. Just good.<br /><br />Sorry if my opinion upset you - but we live in a world where freedom of speech is vital, and to only write sycophantic "this was amazing" reviews would detract from the blogs credibilty. <br /><br />I believe readers value blogs that are honest with their opinions - even if they don't always agree with them.Breaking More Waves Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01678542701655601547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010923635709588318.post-57595349834110740392010-09-18T00:20:41.725+01:002010-09-18T00:20:41.725+01:00I actually agree with this blog post.
It's an ...I actually agree with this blog post.<br />It's an opinion piece on a blog, I don't think you'd kick off this much if it was written in the Guardian. Nothing like taking criticism gracefully.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010923635709588318.post-78340972230986365822010-09-17T23:25:28.238+01:002010-09-17T23:25:28.238+01:00You think you are so clever. Spark has more talent...You think you are so clever. Spark has more talent than you will ever have. I bet you can't even play an instrument.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010923635709588318.post-55570727111613017412010-09-17T23:12:20.865+01:002010-09-17T23:12:20.865+01:00Love you xxLove you xxBreaking More Waves Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01678542701655601547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010923635709588318.post-15876417741146381092010-09-17T23:08:56.341+01:002010-09-17T23:08:56.341+01:00Fuck off.Fuck off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010923635709588318.post-21375600828559975522010-09-17T23:02:08.359+01:002010-09-17T23:02:08.359+01:00Thanks Anon.
"You're opinion is full of ...Thanks Anon.<br /><br />"You're opinion is full of shit."<br /><br />And your use of the apostrophe is quite creative.Breaking More Waves Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01678542701655601547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010923635709588318.post-82728575756526759842010-09-17T22:54:57.643+01:002010-09-17T22:54:57.643+01:00Yes was there. You're opinion is full of shit....Yes was there. You're opinion is full of shit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010923635709588318.post-26748763845480790842010-09-17T22:51:26.026+01:002010-09-17T22:51:26.026+01:00Blimey rude boy / girl. Read the review again. The...Blimey rude boy / girl. Read the review again. There were lots of positives...good voice, good songs, entertaining. Just didn't move me...<br /><br />Just giving an honest opinion. It's not right or wrong. Just an opinion.<br /><br />"You don't know what you're talking about," seems to translate as "I don't agree with you." <br /><br />The world would be a boring place if everyone thought the same. Were you at the gig by the way ?Breaking More Waves Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01678542701655601547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010923635709588318.post-58898758273164618752010-09-17T22:31:09.139+01:002010-09-17T22:31:09.139+01:00This is crap. You don't know what you're t...This is crap. You don't know what you're talking about. Spark is amazing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com