Fat Tree: The Great Give & Take

• I don't know who in the hell "liked" the link on UOTS' facebook page, but it sure as shit wasn't me. That would be wiggity wack for me to like it. I most certainly checked myself before I wrecked myself on that one.

• I was trying to reply to Michael Lopez's comment below, but is doesn't let you reply. So, Michael, I don't think that Painfully White is questioning why you have a suggestions section. He is pointing out the fact that in that section, you only talk about the album font and really have nothing constructive to say about the music itself. I own this album and furthermore, I don't think Mr Lopez listened to it all the way through. Because I am almost certain he would have had at least something to say about the live tracks on the album.

• I was checking out one of my favorite band's pages on Facebook and saw this posted on Fat Tree's Facebook page with a nice little jab in there. It's pretty funny that Up On The Sun posted this on their Facebook page and actually liked their own status! Who does that?! Classy. Real classy. I don't think Fat Tree has anything to worry about from a wack review from a publication that A: likes their own Facebook status, and B: has less fans than the band they are reviewing. Keep on rocking guys and don't let the uneducated naysayers get under your skin!

• Gotta say, I agree with Mr Lopez. The band members are all very white, and that is a problem. I hate looking at an all white band. It makes me bored. Also, I do not belive that white people are trult capable of the levels of funk that I have grown accustomed to. So thank you, Mr Lopez. Thank you for making fun of white people. Its the only racism you can't get sued for.

• If you bothered to do your "homework" you'd know that I include "Suggestions" in every single YAFI review that I do. For an unsigned band that wants to be taken somewhat seriously, that font on the album cover doesn't help at all. It says "amateur" in every way possible. If you're going to take the time to actually put together and release an album, the least you could do is make it look somewhat professional.

• That's basically why you're not qualified to write a decent review. You're ignorant. Had you spent your time listening and researching the band you would know that there are two singers in Fat Tree. Whether you like their vocal performance or not, do your homework. You basically threw your credibility out the window with the opening paragraph. Why you have a suggestion portion of your review is beyond me if you're only gonna rag on the album font style and give no constructive criticisms to the music itself. New Times does it again, finding incompetent morons to write biased reviews on local bands. I've got plenty more to say but I have several "painfully black" rap albums to go review for my half assed blog. Peace.

• Stopped reading after you said "I realize we are all entitled to our opinions."

• I could not disagree more if I tried. Michael lopez is simply wrong. I realize we are all entitled to our opinions, but Fat Tree is a welcomed chang of pace from the typical metal/rock scene in the valley. I am impressed, however, with Mr. Lopez' ability to hear color in music. One might argue that describing music as "painfully white" might be in fact "painfully racist". Mr. Lopez has clearly evolved beyond the realm of mere mortals and entered into the NanoAudio galaxy, where sound waves are transformed to reflect images of its creators. Don't hate just 'cause you can't relate... Lame review. Fat Tree is legit.

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