Comments on: Beards, Blazers & Glasses: Deerhunter Or A Conversation Between a Hipster Music Critic and His Totally Normal Friend, Joe

By: Passion of the Weiss

Passion of the Weiss — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 02:34:00 +0000

I’m just kidding by the way about the Marfan Syndrome. Though Johnny Appleseed really did have it.

In all seriousness though, I described him as being freakishly thin, which is true. I really couldn’t care less how he appears but their lead singer makes a point of putting his Marfan’s Syndrome on display by wearing a cutoff dress and accentuating his unorthodox appearance. So its fair game in my book. If dude was bundled up in a hoodie it’d be a different story.

By: DudeAsInCool

DudeAsInCool — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 01:41:00 +0000

I didn’t know the frontman suffered from Marfan’s Syndrome–that puts a whole new perspective on the guy/band for me..I admire his courage. But not knowing that, you can see why someone would respond negatively–the show is a bit bizarre, and the music doesn’t come off as polished as the digital recordings. Thanx for the info, Ab

By: Passion of the Weiss

Passion of the Weiss — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:58:00 +0000

I’m aware that he has Marfan’s Syndrome. I’m also aware that Johnny Appleseed had marfan syndrome too. Do you say me making fun of Johnny Appleseed, I don’t think so.

By: AB

AB — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:26:00 +0000

Umm, hey not to be a parade-rainer-on-er, but the guy’s got Marfan’s Syndrome and that’s what makes him quite skinny and a bit odd looking. Granted, the wig and dress don’t alleviate such, but he’s a seriously compelling frontman, and if you get through to the more-pop second half and the e.p., songs start emerging and it’s lovely stuff. We talked after the set for a bit and he’s really, really nice. Love the blog but you were too quick to release the hounds on this one.

By: Passion of the Weiss

Passion of the Weiss — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:38:00 +0000

Yeah, I mean that record isn’t unlistenable or anything. I just don’t get why anyone would optionally want to listen to it. The second half is fine and I could see why someone would throw a track or two on a mixtape, but seriously, just put on that Marco Polo record instead. I’ll re-send it to you if need be.

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:57:00 +0000

OK, lemme try this again.

1) I totally jinxed myself by talking shit about Deerhunter at the show. Now they've crept into my brain and are currently playing on my car stereo. Please help me.

2) But like I told Brunette Like Me, I do have a tendency to be something of a sonic masochist. I'm afraid it's a Detroit thing. All of that pain and suffering, you know.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 14:51:00 +0000

be-blazered, haha classic.

By: DudeAsInCool

DudeAsInCool — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 07:39:00 +0000

LOL, you had to endure that crap!