Ting Tang, Walla Walla Bing Bang.

I can't change the channel fast enough when "That's not my name" starts playing.

It's called Ner ner nee ner ner music. It's written by idiots, for idiots. And it can't be reasoned with. It won't stop. Ever.

The what the the who now?

Oh, and the link doesn't go anywhere because someone must have pasted it twice during submission.

Nice to see the admins actually, you know, click on links before
greenlighting them.

As a public service, here is the actual link. (new window)

Opening act is The The.

Headliners are Duran Duran.

Wow.

I personally choose to boycott any performance by a band with "the" in their name that came to fruition since the 1970s...no matter how many hipster asshats tell me they're really good.

Hugo Zorilla: Opening act is The The.

Headliners are Duran Duran.

They'll do festivals with Danger Danger, Star Star and Talk Talk on the second stage.

She's hot.

SubBass49: Wow.

I personally choose to boycott any performance by a band with "the" in their name that came to fruition since the 1970s...no matter how many hipster asshats tell me they're really good.

That is a very rational way to judge music.

I like your name in your profile.

Cute n' quirky boy drummer with product in his hair and chin scruff?

Check

Cute n' quirky blonde chick who stomps around like she's a glam punk?

Check.

Endlessly repetitive songs that invade your brain like syphilis?

Oh you better believe that's a check.

Hau Ruck: I can't change the channel fast enough when "That's not my name" starts playing.

Shut up, and let them go.

/can't stand that song

Eh. "That's Not My Name" is pretty catchy. Other than that, I don't really see too much in these two.

that "That's not my name" song reminds me of that "hey mickey you're so fine" song

Dissenting minority here, I like a few of their songs. Particularly "Great DJ".

/Muse is better
//Wish they'd tour around here

I thought her name was Ting Tong?


/Ohhhh, mama!

ting tings = worst band of 2008

an excerpt of my review of 'shut up and let me go'...

Lyrically and tonally, listening to White's vocals is like overhearing a British cheerleader argue with her boyfriend on her cell phone. You can almost hear the smacking of gum between each line.

While De Martino insists "most of the album was recorded right next to a building site and every day there were like pneumatic drills and cranes, especially when Katie was doing her vocals," I stand by my assessment that her performance would still have left me with a headache, even if the drills hadn't been in there.

and just wait until part two of 'the worst 20 songs of 2008 comes out next week'. guess who makes the top 10 twice....

part one: http://www.411mania.com/music/columns/94528

Saying things like "I really like the Ting Tings, I wish they would tour around here" is like saying "I really like David Seville and that Witch Doctor song, I wish he would tour around here" in 1967.

There is simply nowhere for this annoying novelty act to go from here. It's a gimmick.... maybe you like it, if so, great for you, enjoy it while it lasts, but really, could you ever possibly imagine yourself in a year or 2 thinking you couldn't wait for the next Ting Tings album? Could you possibly imagine putting that song on your iPod 12 to 16 months from now? It has the staying power of Joe the Plumber.

well at least the singer is hot

You know, I was wondering where all the Debbie Downers went today. Tell me again how music shouldn't be fun.

skip it. caught them live twice.

both times even fans were meh.

nutmilk: skip it. caught them live twice.

both times even fans were meh.

You mean meh meh

Nope, I disagree - I loved the album (except for Traffic Light). It isn't supposed to change the world but it is fun for what it is.

"Great DJ" is still their best

ghoulie_mask: Saying things like "I really like the Ting Tings, I wish they would tour around here" is like saying "I really like David Seville and that Witch Doctor song, I wish he would tour around here" in 1967.

Hey, at least as an encore, David Seville might play the Chimpmunk Song ("Christmas Don't Be Late"). The Ting Tings would just play some other song that rips off Blondie or Toni Basil or some other '80s reject -- look out, Juice Newton!

My 4-year-old and I love them on Noggin.

//DJ Lance FTW

Yay! I'm in!

ctrl+f SUMMER not found

Good job, subby, it's a spring tour.

/wonders how long The Ting Tings can keep touring on the success of three-four great pop songs and nothing else at all

CommandHerTaco: My 4-year-old and I love them on Noggin.

//DJ Lance FTW

When that song comes on the channel changes. Good god those are some annoying vocals.

Jo Koy started a band?

lol yeah I had the same clip of Jo Koy in mind when I read that headline.

/lookitmah ting tiiiiiinng

One of the best albums of 2008. Glad they are doing well.

JBLars: Hugo Zorilla: Opening act is The The.

Headliners are Duran Duran.

They'll do festivals with Danger Danger, Star Star and Talk Talk on the second stage.

I thought they were touring with the Yeah Yeahs.

Actually, was referring to Muse when I said "wish they'd tour here".

I don't go to too many concerts. But I'd kill people for Muse tickets.

I was just turning the radio dial and came across Republica's "Ready To Go", and mused that once a generation, we are cursed with a snotty sounding British chick singing forgettable pop music. Why is this?

ca beach runner: JBLars: Hugo Zorilla: Opening act is The The.

Headliners are Duran Duran.

They'll do festivals with Danger Danger, Star Star and Talk Talk on the second stage.

I thought they were touring with the Yeah Yeahs.

Now with 33% less "Yeah".

/The things people will do for tour corporate sponsorship.
//Damn you, Little Caesar!

gerrymander: ca beach runner: JBLars: Hugo Zorilla: Opening act is The The.

Headliners are Duran Duran.

They'll do festivals with Danger Danger, Star Star and Talk Talk on the second stage.

I thought they were touring with the Yeah Yeahs.

Now with 33% less "Yeah".

/The things people will do for tour corporate sponsorship.
//Damn you, Little Caesar!

Awesome snark, would lol again!

/obviously not a big fan of either band.

I had never heard of them until just now. Watched youtube clips of the songs mentioned here.

I really wish I had stayed out of this thread.

Oh you grouchy gusses ain't stealin' my sunshine - I love the Ting Tings. They're coming to Norfolk so I'm in!! Who's with me?????????

For those of you wondering what you'll see this summer:

Ting Tings live (pops)

sadchild: ting tings = worst band of 2008

an excerpt of my review of 'shut up and let me go'...

Lyrically and tonally, listening to White's vocals is like overhearing a British cheerleader argue with her boyfriend on her cell phone. You can almost hear the smacking of gum between each line.

While De Martino insists "most of the album was recorded right next to a building site and every day there were like pneumatic drills and cranes, especially when Katie was doing her vocals," I stand by my assessment that her performance would still have left me with a headache, even if the drills hadn't been in there.

and just wait until part two of 'the worst 20 songs of 2008 comes out next week'. guess who makes the top 10 twice....

part one: http://www.411mania.com/music/columns/94528

Your review insists upon itself.