Comments on: Nizlopi – Make it happen

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:32:55 +0000

Sigh… some people don’t appreciate good music…

By: magwitch

magwitch — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:24:20 +0000

you’re right! The more right-thinking people that rise up against the outrageous rubbish that is ‘nizlopi’ the better. They should be crushed. No opportunity should be missed to revile them in print. And i also recommend attending their concerts (with earplugs, and maybe even with a blindfold) in order to pelt them with rotting matter and broken bottles. They are 2 of the most sanctimonious, talentless *** i have ever seen/heard, and should be made to *** for crimes against music

Edited 6th July 2008

By: Daiana

Daiana — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:53:47 +0000

I think that Nizlopi has grown a lot music-wise from the other records to this one. They have an ability to create such impressive music that it’s almost unfair that they don’t get the recognition for it!

They are political, yes, and I think that’s great. There’s so many things happening in the world worth discussing/supporting/critisizing, it’s obvious that someone is going to talk about them.

The gay song it’s a little bit weird for me, nevertheless it doesn’t do harm to the album I think.

Even though I’ve never seen them perform (because I live in SouthAmerica) I know they’re the kind of band you have to see live in order to get their vibe if you haven’t understood what they’re about through the album. Luckily for me, I get them even without going to their gig, but maybe you should…

By: The breathe in the wind

The breathe in the wind — Wed, 28 May 2008 21:58:35 +0000

with any review there is going to be some sort of bias, if a nizlopi fan rights it there will be favourable aspects, yet if someone with an impartial view dislikes the music then there obviously will not be a good review, its all a matter of personal opinion which everyone diserves

By: Ben Wilder Devon

Ben Wilder Devon — Mon, 12 May 2008 09:06:13 +0000

Unbelievable, firstly I do think the article was a bit harsh! I agree with a lot of the comments here, that you have to see Nizlopi live, then you’ll change your mind about there songs. Does it really matter if they are political? What happened to freedom of speech??? They are only writing what they feel is wrong with the world. I can’t speak on behalf of the world, but I do know that the majority of my friends, family and even myself totally agrees with the points that the guys of Nizlopi are making, its just that none of us are talented enough to write them into a song.

Second, it is a refreshing change to hear a different style of music rather than the typical indie bands that are arising which (in my opinion) all sound the same, or the factory made pop bands that are plastered through our radios and into our heads, but please note that these are my opinions and I think that you Rachel should have written that in your review. I might be mistaken, but the way I read your review sounded like you were speaking on behalf of everyone else, you might like to re think the way you write an article rather than assuming everyone agrees with your opinion as this is the impression I got when reading “That said, this album is not a complete tale of woe” and “there is hope” is how you put it!

Adding to this, may I correct you again. Just because Nizlopi had a song in the charts and haven’t released any further records in the album charts, it doesn’t mean they have faded into the background and it was wrong of you to say this. I am a folk musician and I visit a lot of Folk festivals where I see a number of folk musicians including, well what do you know Nizlopi as one of the main acts! The folk scene is becoming more and more popular and just because Nizlopi are not seen in our manufactured charts of music, it doesn’t mean they have disappeared completely from very genre of music around. So may I advise you to check your facts before writing a very sad pathetic review about a band you have clearly not researched, infact maybe you should stick to politics as you seem to think you know all about it!!

By: Brendan Birmingham

Brendan Birmingham — Sun, 11 May 2008 08:47:04 +0000

I found your review to be very interesting. I am a fan of Nizlopi but am interested in what people think whether it be posotive or negative.
I really like the new C.D. but like all good things it has to be given time. All i can say in its defence is really this. Heard with a cynical and somewhat jaded musical ear, which mine feels like at times I would agree with your review. But having been to gigs and spoken to both John and Luke I know this is not the case.
They dont really care that theyre lyrics at times appear naive and juvanile. They dont care if they dont look cool and trendy or live in a fashionable area. They produce honest original sounding soul music which can make you cry and lift your spirit.
When listening to the CD you have to try and put your doubts and bitterness to the back of your mind and just believe. I know its hard as we’re constantly being conned by the music industry. But it can be done, you can make it happen.

By: Hannah

Hannah — Fri, 02 May 2008 00:46:17 +0000

You completely missed the point of the album. Job well done on writing a crap review.

By: Mike Smith

Mike Smith — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 10:26:28 +0000

Looking over the comments, as Stevie points out, none back up the reviewer. However, there is a bias here that is going unnoticed.

The viewer statistics for this story indicate almost everyone is coming from a Nizlopi fan forum.

I’ve not listened to the album so I can’t comment on the review but it seems to me fans of Nizlopi are unlikely to agree with a negative review. I personally think all the negative comments far from prove the review is wrong, all they show is an overwhelming bias of the commenters.

Regardless of these issues, music is a subjective topic. I’d like to hear suggestions advising how to make a music review totally objective.

By: Stevie

Stevie — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:10:39 +0000

Unreal. Catchy, acousically sounding music that is feel good through and through. How you don’t rate their new album is a bit of a mystery to be honest. I could go on but there is’nt one comment here that backs up what you write. Go buy a hearing aid…

By: will

will — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:43:44 +0000

I did think this was pretty subjective for an article,
I thought the previous album was genius, a complete breath of fresh air and sometimes, theres nothing wrong with ‘cliche’d’ love songs? Most people also can relate in one way or another to their lyrics.
However, I did agree with a few things you said on some degree, I felt that the politics approach didn’t really work to much of an extent, ‘part of me’, just doesn’t sound right when in comparison to other songs.
Best song of the album by far, Last night in Dakar.
You seem to mention positives, then throw them out of the window when giving it a 1/5.
All suggests; hugely subjective.