Exit Survey: Sunny on Fear of Death

See the rest of the exit surveys HERE.

 

1. Were you happy with the reviews that were published? How do you feel about your week as Record Club captain?

For sure. Normally when I submit something weird I expect a Joe/Nate/Sunny situation, but we're in a new era of Record Club. It's nice to see, and nice to see going strong almost halfway into the year.

2. How was the variety of opinions? A wide range, kinda samey, or somewhere in the middle?

Somewhere in the middle—people seemed generally favorable with different puts and takes on what they like or how much. Nate, as said previously, hit the mark on the overall Heidecker experience and delivery. I'm with Melissa that "Someone Who Can Handle You" is a lyrical stand-out. Kai's point, that the self-contrasting nature of the album could be off-putting, is valid (I'm pretty sure I've had the same feeling for previous RC albums, and not quite sure why I don't here). Walter discovering it's a concept album in real time was entertaining. Pam's relation to death from being a nurse is a strong unique perspective and seeing her come around on the album is neat. I generally agree it's a "mood-dependent" album of "sad dad" music, despite being ostensibly comedic. I'm "sad dad" sans children (i.e. sad lad).

3. Were there any differing opinions that made you view the album in a different light?

Ofc JMK's Marathon Man homage/parody is the "big swing" you expect from your editor-in-chief. So is the album funny?  Uhhhhhhh, sure, yeah, I guess. I mean, it's not not-funny, but it's not what I'd point someone to first for comedy, even Tim Heidecker-style absurd comedy. It's clever chuckle funny more than gut belly laugh funny. It's probably funnier than Cheekface (funny in a cheeky sort of way), but less funny than Weird Al (funny situationally/conceptually in a parody sort of way). Is the Marathon Man parody here itself funny? Uhhhhhhh, sure, yeah, I guess.

4. Was there anything about this album or this artist that you wished that people would've written about more?

I'd actually welcome more of Gary's Adult Swim talk. Maybe in a PoYB side column.

5. How do you feel about your album choice now that the week is over? A success? Any regrets?

Regrets? Nah this felt like a surprising success review wise. Last album before summer really starts is a weird comedy parody concept thing; now time for some more fun.

6. Any other takeaways from the reviews? Or from this experience in general?

After the week I am no longer afraid of dying. This has its pros and cons overall.

7. What is an improvement that Record Club can make that would enhance everyone's experience, either as a captain or as a listener/writer?

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