Survey Results - The The (1997)

I. Please rate the following (1 = horrid, 10 = one of your top 10 favorites):

II. What are your 5 favorite The The songs? Put a * by your favorite.

III. What are your 10 favorite bands, not including The The?

IV. What is your involvement in music?

A. Are you a collector?

1. How many CDs, tapes, and records do you own?

CDs	Vinyl	Tapes	Total	# Responses
350	300	700	1350	1
-	-	-	1500	1
450	400	250	1100	1
200	800	100	1100	1
80	500	-	580	1
200	50	300	550	1
-	-	-	475	1
300	50	50	400	1
100	100	150	350	1
-	-	-	300	4
200	0	100	300	1
-	-	-	200	5
150	30	-	180	1
150	-	-	150	1
-	-	-	100	4
100	-	-	100	1
30	-	-	100	1
100-999	-	< CDs	?	1
200	< CDs	< CDs	?	1
-	-	-	?	1

2. Do you buy the artist or the albums? i.e. Do you tend to try to buy everything put out by a certain album, or do you tend to aim for only The Best albums out there? How often do you "max out" on bands?

If I really get a "kick" on one particular band I sometimes try to get everything.

Buy both artist and albums. If I really love the band or artist, I'll always get their new release. I also go on recommendations. I max out occasionally, tastes can be cyclical

I buy absolutely everything i find from the bands i like and the best albums from the others i'm interested in (sorry for the ambiguity).

I buy what my economic possibilities allow me in both ways.

Usually I buy the album. I can't afford to buy too many CDs and there are too many artists and styles I like to only buy certain bands' work.

I try to buy the best out there, but sometimes my judgement sucks. Anybody want a copy of Bodacious by Mojo Nixon and Skid Roper?

I buy the album first, but if I like it a lot I get curious. Define max out - if you mean buying the entire discography, then i've probably done it with 10-12 bands

A little of both, if I hear an album I like, I buy it. If I really like it, I'll buy others by that artist. As far as "maxing out", I've only done that on two bands, the The and Led Zeppelin

Depends on the Band and the album, For example I'll buy any Pink Floyd album I can get my hands on (including solo tries), but while I love the album Laid by James I haven't felt compelled to go buy anything else by them.

Depending on the artist, I frequently buy everything if I sense a winner.

It varies, sometimes I'll buy something new 'cause I like the sound, mostly though I just try and catch up with old stuff that I've been wanting to buy. Most new music that I've heard is crap (Guess I need to find something besides the radio for exposure to new stuff.) so lately I've been concentrating on stocking up on my favorites rather than getting new stuff.

The albums unless there are new tracks on the singles rather than remixes and that also depends on whose remixing ???

More often than not the artist than than the music - how many people will listen to Guns Sluts before buying it?

The Artist

Artist usually. I've "maxed out" on many bands including most of the ones I listed above.

A bit of both... I can be fanatical about certain bands but I will also buy albums I think are good although I may not be a fan of that particular artist (ie. Smashing Pumpkins 'Siamese Dreams', Prince's 'Sign o' the Times' and My Bloody Valentine's 'Loveless'). Sometimes I find myself sticking with an artist that may have long lost their lustre but because of their wonderful past recordings, I keep buying their sub-par work (ie. that damn Frank Black, R.E.M. and Morrissey)

I guess I buy the artist

Pretty maxed out on bands listed above, but not aside from that.

Um...yes

Try to find what's good, not much lately. Max out on the The only.

The artist usually but if i hear an album is good from someone, i give it a try

Best and favourite albums only. Never maxed out yet.

Mostly, the artist. if an album sounds good, though, it doesnt matter (on most occasions) who its by

Artist usually. Maxed out on about half of the above.

For the Top 10 List, I buy pretty much everything they do. For the rest, I will buy the album based on its own merit. There are many artists who have flashes of brilliance (e.g. Pulp, Hunters & Collectors), but can't sustain it ... I guess if they did, they'd be on the Top 10 list!

Artist, only sometimes.

A little of both. Have maxed out on 4 or 5.

Artist, though I can't pass up a good album

Artist. I'm the same way with books and actors.

3. Will an excellent sounding dub suffice or do you always try to obtain originals? Frequently? Occasionally?

(7) Originals

It varies.

I don't mind dubbing if the qualitiy is good. Makes for great compilations too.

Used to tape a lot (700 copies!) but now, if someone let's me an album i buy

I generally only buy cd's, not always for sound quality but for durability - i drive a lot and used to melt a lot of tapes

A dub will do in a pinch and in the car, but I eventually get the originals.

Accept Bootlegs

Originals, Mobile Fidelity if available

I rarely, if ever, listen to tapes at all so I tend to stick to the originals.

A lil bit of both, the remixer counts

Usually originals

I'll buy originals eventually if I dig the artist but I get into many new bands thru dubbed recordings from friends.

I love live stuff...anything goes. I have lots of Live Tori Amos..just getting into The The

Not very discriminating ears, so dubs are fine.

Dubs will do, until I can get the original

Try for originals, but a dub will suffice.

Almost exclusively originals.

Originals I guess

Originals unless unavialable

Tape decks are finicky and frustrating, so I go for CDs.

4. Do you collect bootlegs (or foreignly produced live CDs)?

(12) No

Yes

Did when I collected albums...but too expensive anymore. I will buy an import if it's not released here.

Occasionally

Again, not unless it's something i really want to hear - not for the novelty of owning rarities

Yes, for some bands

not really

If I see one I'm really interested in and it's not too outrageously priced I'll buy it, dunno if you'd call that "collecting" though.

occasionaly when i wanna splash out

I would - if I knew someone who had them!!!

A bit of Joy Division, but not usually

Yes, I love the Live stuff

No, though I have given some as gifts (they cost too much!!!)

Not collect, but will make the purchase if it is worth it.

Occasionally

Only if its Matt.

Yes, but only for a few bands.

B. Are you a gig goer?

(4) Yes

(4) No

Absolutely... love live music

Occasionally

No. There aren't too many bands out there touring who are worth my $20 (or $30).

As often as possible, yes

Not really

Only during that time when all the good bands tour at once.

When I get the chance, with work and school eating up most of my time I'm restricted to weekend shows, with occasional exceptions for truly outstanding bands (Thethe included).

Try and be

Rarely. Only SMALL venues.

No, not my scene

Not as much as I have been in the past... or would like to be in the future.

Yes. At times

I try to be

Sporadically

1. On average, how many music concerts do you attend per year?

(2) 12

(2) 3-4

(2) 2-3

(2) 1-2

20-25

20

10-15

11.5

10

4-10

6-8

6-7

5-6

3

2

Used to attend 20 on average, but now I'm lucky to see 8-10

In the last couple of years, probably less than 10. Eek, what happened?

As many as there are decent groups in my city.

2 - Classical

Not as many as I used to! These days maybe 3-5 per year.

2-classical

varies... whenever i can afford it

2-3 "bug" shows. Probably 10-12 counting bar bands

Used to be 20-30, now 3-5 ... am I getting that old?

2. Have you ever "followed" a band's tour? What's the largest number of shows you've seen by a single band? What band?

(6) No

Never seen a band twice

The KINKS - 25 shows spanning almost 15 years

The Cure - 3

I'm not a follower

I've never followed a band. Something about having a job. But I used to see Boingo ever Halloween at Irvine Meadows years ago.

I saw u2's zoo tv tour 3 times (a girlfriend-related thing) and nin's downward spiral tour 5 times

No, things like life get in the way.

I've seen sponge about 12 times. Many times they were the opening act for other bands and I liked their live show a lot so I bought their cd. However I didn't like it all that much but I still like their live show.

3, U2

I've seen Bad Religion 4 or 5 times. twice - theTHE

Never followed, at least not very far. Seen Stevie Ray Vaughan something like 8 or 9 times, seen the Cure 4 times, seen Skinny Puppy 4 times.

Never followed a tour. I've seen the The twice though!

No... although I've seen a couple of bands more than once... alas, NOT theThe

Both tours by the The.

Never followed a tour. Saw pink Floyd a few times

Never followed. 3-Hoodoos, 3-Trip Shakespeare

Never followed (money, job). I've probably seen The Hopping Penguins (local Toronto ska band, who are way too much fun live) 30+ times.

5-Seen Spirit of the West, 2-Barnenaked Ladies

3-Sting, a few others 2 times

3-My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult, 3-Concrete Blonde, 3-Robert Plant

Never followed, 2 - Bela Fleck.

3. Do you make bootlegs? Do you ever bring tape recorders to concerts, even if it's just for your personal enjoyment?

(15) No

Went once, and heard more then people round me than the band.

Never made a bootleg.

If I had direct access to the sound board and a portable DAT I might consider it, otherwise why bother with a crappy dub from a cheap tape recorder.

No, tried once sounded like shite

No - if I could get away with it

No, but I've been thinking about giving it a try.

No, it would sound shitty so I wouldn't enjoy it. Like someone else said -- if I had access to the soundboard and a DAT I'd probably make one, but just for me.

Only for a local band of which I can't get enough, and even then I ask first.

Brought a dictaphone to a concert once but the sound quality bit.

C. Are you a musician?

(7) No

Not even close.

Fancy being one

not really...haven't seriously played an instrument since Jr. High...

No, way to fiddly

Not recently

If that's what you'd call it

Not really

Yes, casual though.

1. What instruments do you play? What type of music?

I sing (not professionally), I write lyrics (not professionally), I used to play the BASS Violin (not in years)

Guitar. Rock pop.

I played the cello for five months in fifth grade. I learned "Hot Cross Buns" and "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star". I Rocked!

Kazoo, triangle, and tamborine. Uh, music?

Sometimes i play on the linoleum

School choir, harmonica (I'm no Johnny Marr however), anything I can Guitar, Tuba. Oompha Blues ...Although I have been dabbling with a homemade didgeridoo...

Guitar - will and do try anything - electric & acoustic bass, six & twelve string

Recorded several songs, one track available on a 4AD covers compilation entitled THURTENE. The "band" is Independent Mechanical Industry, the song recorded was "Swing Like a Baby" by the Wolfgang Press.

I've taken piano and trumpet lessons at an early age, to the detriment of humanity.

Clarinet, banjo

Guitar. Anything I can get my fingers to play

Piano. Whatever I can manage

Used to play sax

I played trumpet in a school band for 7 years.

Piano - classical (not very well), Guitar - modern rock, classic rock (not very well)

Best percussive (Piano/keyboard, guitar, drums), so-so on brass (trumpet, mellophone, French Horn, trombone), piddly on wood winds (sax, flute). School bands (marching, symphonic, jazz) for 7 years. Playing solo or with friends since 1986, mostly jazzy rock originals.

2. How often do you practice? For how long each practice?

(2) Never

Very rarely (got to get a new one)

Until the novelty wears off

Sometimes 20 hours in a week, other times I won't pick the thing up for a month

No speaky englishia

When the need hits me - until I'm bored or can't figure out a song

Errmm?? Whats that??

Whenver im home

Every day or once every 2 months

Currently I don't practice. Every month or so I sit down and noodle for a while and record myself. Wish I had more motivation!

3. Are you in a band? How many gigs have you played? For money?

(3) No

A dream that never came to fruition

Used to. 30 gigs. For fun.

Yes, We have played around 20. Only three times for money

Was in a band. A couple, didn't loose that much money ;)

Played a few times in a friends band (usually when drunk)

Used to be in a couple non-school bands back in the early 1990s. We only gigged twice, unless you count a time my friend and I went carolling door to door with keyboard and sax! No money - we should have paid them, seriously.

4. How many hours of your music have you recorded?

(3) None

2

None, we just play for the love of the music

< 1

45+ in my life. My cousin has 30+ hours from the late 80s and I have my most recent 15.

5. Have you ever sold some of your music?

(5) No

Sold three best-of tapes in 1993 for $5 each. So, figure 45 hours, $15 total, that's 30 cents per hour of recorded music.

6. Do you have a web page? Any other place we can get info about your band?

(3) No

http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Alley/9921 More personal insights and a question/answer game called Gutter

Yes, No

Information at Dewdrops page at http://www.astro.ucla.edu/students/nelson/releases.html

Check out UNME

D. Any other involvement in music? Are you a manager? A producer? A music-related web page producer? A reviewer? Do you work in a music store? Are you a DJ?

(2) No

Was a DJ at Club 950 in Chicago for a number of years, did several The The feature nights with giveaways. Also used to review albums for college paper including Mind Bomb review.

I'm a DJ for our student station 88.3 WMTS Murfreesboro TN. If you are in the area tune in. I play This is The Day at the beginning of my show every week and always 1-2 more songs by The The.. Also the Executive Secretary for our station. Lots of fun, but don't get paid.

I used to review albums for my school paper

Used to DJ years ago. Then I had to start working for living

Used to be a DJ at WPRK, Rollins College, 91.5 FM (Orlando area) DJ'ed at local club in Gainesville for a few months (got tired of having to play Skinny Puppy all the time)

I was once a manager at music store many years ago. (For the record, Junior, that was a kushy job)

Used to be a DJ.

Journalist, write about music.

Used to be a DJ. Run UNME

V. What are your other non-music interests?

Note: This was a dumb question because I ask it again later on, splitting up physical and non-physical. Nevertheless, here are the top answers:

(11) Reading/Literature

(6) Movies/Cinema

(5) Drinking/Beer

(4) Computers

(3) Photography

(2) Comics

(2) Hockey

(2) Motorcycles

(2) Playing with my dog(s)

(2) Theatre

VI. Miscellanea:

A. Personal Information:

B. What are your 3 favorite...

1. Authors:

(7) Stephen King

(2) Clive Barker

(2) Douglas Adams

(2) Margaret Atwood

(2) Tom Clancy

(2) Arthur C. Clarke

(2) Michael Crichton

(2) Roddy Doyle

(2) Aldous Huxley

(2) Milan Kundera

(2) Robert Ludlum

(2) Vladimir Nabokov

(2) Larry Niven

(2) Kurt Vonnegut

2. Books:

(4) Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Douglas Adams)

(3) 1984

(2) Brave New World

(2) Catch-22

(2) Dune (series) (Herbert)

(2) Lolita

(2) Lord of the Rings (Tolkien)

(2) The Unbearable Lightness of Being

3. TV shows:

(10) X-Files

(8) Seinfeld

(7) Simpsons

(3) Red Dwarf

(2) Black Adder

(2) ER

(2) Kids in the Hall

(2) Law and Order

(2) Northern Exposure

(2) Shooting Stars

(2) The Tick

4. Movies:

(5) Monty Python (various)

(3) Star Wars (series)

(3) The Usual Suspects

(2) Bladerunner

(2) Brazil

(2) Chinatown

(2) City of Lost Children

(2) A Clockwork Orange

(2) James Bond (series)

(2) Manhattan Murder Mystery

(2) A Night on Earth

(2) Pulp Fiction

(2) Reds

(2) Strange Brew

5. Actors:

(6) Harrison Ford

(6) Jack Nicholson

(5) Cary Grant

(4) Sean Connery

(3) Robert De Niro

(3) Tim Roth

(2) John Candy

(2) John Cusak

(2) Ralf Fiennes

(2) Dustin Hoffman

(2) Anthony Hopkins

(2) John Malkovich

(2) Paul Newman

(2) Al Pacino

(2) Tim Robbins

(2) Kevin Spacey

(2) James Stewart

6. Actresses:

(3) Audrey Hepburn

(3) Katharine Hepburn

(3) Emma Thompson

(2) Sandra Bullock

(2) Helena Bonham-Carter

(2) Holly Hunter

(2) Jennifer Jason Leigh

(2) Sigorney Weaver

7. Computer Games:

(4) Quake

(2) Civilization 2

(2) Descent

(2) Command and Conquer (series)

(2) Doom 2

(2) Duke Nukem 3D

(2) Warcraft II

8. Non-Computer Games:

(4) Trivial Pursuit

(3) Card games

(3) Pictionary

(2) Board games

(2) Canasta

(2) Chess

(2) Dominos

(2) Mind games

(2) Monopoly

(2) Scrabble

9. Sports/Physical Activities:

(5) Swimming

(4) Running

(4) Sex

(4) Skiing

(3) Basketball

(3) Football (Soccer)

(3) Hockey

(3) Tennis

(2) Futbolin (Foosball )

(2) Golf

(2) Mountain Biking

(2) Snow Boarding

(2) Volleyball

10. Non-Physical Activities:

(10) Reading

(6) Drinking

(5) Movies

(5) Music

(5) Sleeping

(4) Computers

(3) Eating

(2) Going Out/Partying

(2) Talking

11. Mixed drinks:

(2) Margarita

Absolute & tonic w/ lime

Amaretto and 7up

Amaretto Sour

Anything with Kahlua

Beer, shine, and a beer chaser

Bourbon, mixed or not

Brandy and 7 up

Campari with orange

Capt. Morgan & Cranraspberry, Tequila, Triple Sec & OJ

Cranberry juice & vodka

Fuzzy Navels

Gimlet

Gin banana & lime

Gin & tonic

Guinness and Harp

Jack Daniels with ice

Long Islands

Malibu and pineapple

Mars Bars Vodka

Peach Schnapps and Sprite

Russian Apple

Scotch and Scotch

Screwdrivers

Swamp water at 7-11

Tequila Sunrise

Vodka Martini

Vodka with orange

Whiskey Sour

VII. Any questions you'd like to see on the next survey:

Favorite lyrics?

Who is the prettiest member of theThe?

If you knew Matt's whereabouts would you hunt him like an

animal or comment on the weather?

Have you met Matt, tell us :

If you were a tree, what tree would you want to be?

If you were to die tomorrow, how would you want others to remember you?

What is the Euler number of a sphere?

If a tree falls in the woods, will something, or someone help it back up?

What do you add to instant water?

What is your favourite colour?

What is your name?

What is your quest?

What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?

What is your favorite kind of cheese?

Why are you so interested in knowing what I like?

Why am I so ready to respond to this survey?

How did you hear about The The?