Koolblue13 Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 And Tim Reynolds is back on this album, he wasn't on the last two. He is pretty much the main electric guitar you hear. He's also touring with them this summer, like last summer. Cool. I didn't know. I really don't care much for their music, but Tim is a nice enough guy. My old room mate is friends and they play down south together sometimes. Funny that you have 311 posts and were the one to respond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan07 Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Not a chance its better. Most people don't even have a clue who 311 is. I know I sure as hell don't. Why do people try and pass off dopey, no-name bands as comparable to great bands like DMB? Ok, so I just previewed both the new 311 and DMB. Are you people serious that think 311 is better? Their music is awful. Btw, DMB is the #1 album out there right now. And for a reason. Seems really good. Are you serious????? Dopey, no name band? WOW. 311 has released more studio albums than DMB and has been around longer, yet they're nobodies b/c you don't like them? Get a life. I love DMB just as much as the next guy but I like 311 better and feel that their cd is better than DMB's. I know I'm not alone on this either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan07 Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 You should give the new one a try. If you like melodic beach tunes and laid back music, it's the best album of the summer. If you dig their older, more raw style, i understand that. but every band evolves over time, and 311 to me, has done so in a way that's respectable and enjoyable.lol, a dopey no name band? Why, because you haven't heard of them? dude please, a whole generation of music fans are laughing at you right now for even bringing up the notion that 311 are "nobodies". 311 has been putting out full length albums since 1993...that's AS LONG, if not LONGER than DMB. Congrats for enjoying the same music as the masses. You keep listening to DMB, and i'll keep enjoying the soothing, summertime melodies of 311. To each his own. Couldn't have said it better myself. I love 311's style. Especially on song's like Speak Easy, Amber, and First Straw. And their new cd is a compilation of all that in one. It's amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandaceM23 Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Alright ... You and Me is the song that I will dance to at my wedding. And if my future husband doesn't like it, he'll have to get over it. That song is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandaceM23 Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 So I'm guessing you are more a fan of the "Come Original" and "Beautiful Disaster" style rather than "Amber" and "Speak Easy"?If I can ask though... on which album did you stop listening to 311? The Blue Album? Don't Tread on Me? I liked Amber ... I liked Champagne ... I believe the album that I stopped listening to was Evolver. I loved their older stuff - My Stoney Baby, Do You Right, Freak Out, Nix Hex, Feels So Good ... then I really enjoyed Grassroots, the blue album, Transistor, Soundsystem and I liked From Chaos. Maybe I will give the new album a try ... I dont know. But I'm still giving huge props to DMB on this album. It's fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubble Screen Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 311 is not better than DMB. But they aren't a bad band. Please end the stupid debate. There never WAS a debate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubble Screen Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Do you belive Lil Wayne is the best rapper alive as well?I listen to both I just don't know how you can sit there are say 311 is a bunch of nobodies when they have sold 9 studio albums and sold out many venues. All rap is garbage imo. As for 311 being nobodies. They're nobodies compared to DMB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubble Screen Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Are you serious????? Dopey, no name band? WOW. 311 has released more studio albums than DMB and has been around longer, yet they're nobodies b/c you don't like them? Get a life. I love DMB just as much as the next guy but I like 311 better and feel that their cd is better than DMB's. I know I'm not alone on this either. Get a life? Because im in the majority, thinking 311 are a bunch of nobodies? Yeah, ok. Again, I meant they are nobodies compared to DMB. And that's a fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubble Screen Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Alright ... You and Me is the song that I will dance to at my wedding. And if my future husband doesn't like it, he'll have to get over it. That song is great. You and Me = Lifehouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan07 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 All rap is garbage imo.As for 311 being nobodies. They're nobodies compared to DMB. You should have said that in the first place, then we would have never had this argument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drop Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Get a life? Because im in the majority, thinking 311 are a bunch of nobodies? Yeah, ok. Again, I meant they are nobodies compared to DMB. And that's a fact. lol, those "nobodies" own DMB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty dread Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 lol, those "nobodies" own DMB. If we're talking objectively with album sales, touring revenue, the ability to sell out stadiums, etc. It's no contest. DMB clearly has them beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drop Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 If we're talking objectively with album sales, touring revenue, the ability to sell out stadiums, etc. It's no contest. DMB clearly has them beat. not saying you're not right....but can you show me the statistics and total earned revenue of both bands since 1993? and i was refering to 311 owning them musically. imo it's no contest. like i said, i can't tell the differnece between blues traveler and dmb. the only reason i know DMB is on the radio, is because of dude's voice (which is beyond aggravating to me). 311 sounds like 311. No mistakening them for anyone else. lol, i wouldn't be surprised if 311 owns DMB in all that other stuff too though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty dread Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 not saying you're not right....but can you show me the statistics and total earned revenue of both bands since 1993?and i was refering to 311 owning them musically. imo it's no contest. like i said, i can't tell the differnece between blues traveler and dmb. the only reason i know DMB is on the radio, is because of dude's voice (which is beyond aggravating to me). 311 sounds like 311. No mistakening them for anyone else. lol, i wouldn't be surprised if 311 owns DMB in all that other stuff too though. Honestly I don't even need to look up the numbers to know I'm right. I follow both bands pretty closely. DMB is regularly in the top 10 of annual touring revenue. Their new album is set to debut at #1 which will be their 5th album in a row to do so. 311 really can't touch them in these areas. DMB has also won multiple grammys, 311 has zero. Again, I love both bands, but DMB is clearly a bigger band in terms of albums sold and touring revenue. The last few years I've seen 311 they maybe draw 10,000 - 15,000 people. Meanwhile DMB sells out and packs in 25,000+ at the same arena. As far as your opinion about 311 them owning them musically, that's totally subjective so I won't even try to argue that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKSkinsFan Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Wow, just WOW at anyone thinking 311 are better musicians than DMB. That's the craziest thing I've ever read on this message board, EVER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd421 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Wow, just WOW at anyone thinking 311 are better musicians than DMB. That's the craziest thing I've ever read on this message board, EVER. I have to agree...I am not saying that 311 is bad...I like them, but the fact of the matter is that DMB has some AMAZING musicians, hands down elite musicians.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan07 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I have to agree...I am not saying that 311 is bad...I like them, but the fact of the matter is that DMB has some AMAZING musicians, hands down elite musicians.... Can't say I disagree on that one. And 311 is one of, if not my favorite band. DMB's violinist is simply astounding, same with their drummer (he KILLS those drums) and former sax player Leroi (RIP) But yea....Drop, DMB is wayyyyyy bigger than 311 when it comes to sales, revenue, and what not. Quote below The band is known for their annual summer-long, nationwide tours featuring lengthy improvisational renditions of their songs accompanied by video and elaborately choreographed lighting.[/url]They have sold over 31 million units in the United States alone, putting them in the Top 100 highest selling music acts of all time. The band is a multi-Grammy Award winner, and was awarded the NAACP Chairman's Award. According to Julian Bond, "they sell out the largest arenas on earth, but frequently give their music away." AS much as we love 311, they can't compare with that. However, for Bubble Screen to say he has never heard of them either is pretty naive considering this fact. Quote below... Since their self-titled album in 1995, all but one of their albums (the exception being Live) have been in the top 15 of the Billboard 200. Six of their songs have been top 5 hits on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drop Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Honestly I don't even need to look up the numbers to know I'm right. I follow both bands pretty closely.DMB is regularly in the top 10 of annual touring revenue. Their new album is set to debut at #1 which will be their 5th album in a row to do so. 311 really can't touch them in these areas. DMB has also won multiple grammys, 311 has zero. Again, I love both bands, but DMB is clearly a bigger band in terms of albums sold and touring revenue. The last few years I've seen 311 they maybe draw 10,000 - 15,000 people. Meanwhile DMB sells out and packs in 25,000+ at the same arena. As far as your opinion about 311 them owning them musically, that's totally subjective so I won't even try to argue that. well since you didn't get all defensive and bent outta shape about it, i'll take your word for it. but 311 still owns DMB imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty dread Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 well since you didn't get all defensive and bent outta shape about it, i'll take your word for it. but 311 still owns DMB imo. No need to get bent, hey I love both bands. It's all matter of opinion. Pointless to argue stuff like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan07 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 well since you didn't get all defensive and bent outta shape about it, i'll take your word for it. but 311 still owns DMB imo. w00t w00t! BTW do you have the "Don't Tread on Me" album by 311? That has to be one of my favorites. So many good songs. "Don't tread On Me", "Speak Easy", "Frolic Room", "Getting through to her", "Long for the flowers", "Whiskey & Wine". All are so smooth and soothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty dread Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 'Don't Tread On Me' is probably 311's worst album if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd421 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 DMB's violinist is simply astounding, same with their drummer (he KILLS those drums) and former sax player Leroi (RIP) quote] Oh man Carter is unreal on the drum kit...he blows me away honestly i could listen to jsut the drum track from this album and love it...hes so good he make me want to set all my drum kits on fire and NEVER play again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan07 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 'Don't Tread On Me' is probably 311's worst album if you ask me. too each his own. It def has some great songs on it that are different from their usual style which is why I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubble Screen Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 lol, those "nobodies" own DMB. Yeah, keep thinkin' that, bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubble Screen Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Wow, just WOW at anyone thinking 311 are better musicians than DMB. That's the craziest thing I've ever read on this message board, EVER. this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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