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@onlykevinsmith

📸: @the.modern.leper

Scotland

Joined August 2011

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onlykevinsmith retweeted

22 days ago

I don't usually celebrate album anniversaries. I have a hard time perceiving the past. I like now, and what's to come. But this album, that turns 20 today, changed my life. I'd had success already, but everything clicked into place on this album. I met some of the greatest musicians and engineers in the world and learned so much about making records from them. When I think back on what made the album so special, some thoughts come to mind, and they're worth my remembering: Life came into the room. I rode bikes on the beach. I was goofy - most of the images from these years are of me doing something wacky. The record took time. Months of writing, giving up on lots of songs, writing new ones, moving studios, taking breaks. As I get older l tend to expect results faster. I get frustrated a little easier. But it's always been the same; you work weeks and months on songs. Some don't make it, but it's never a waste of time. You live more life, you write more songs, and the process starts again. You cherish the tight little list of tunes that matter. When just one joins the ranks, it's a blessing. Joy wins out over discouragement. You have fun with your friends, who are all on the journey of exploring the unknown with you. Great albums are built in layers. You have to become different versions of yourself to create a lasting body of work. Nobody cares how long it takes if the music is meaningful. If you want to make something truly special, you have to bring talented people in the room to contribute. Steve and Pino. Chad Franscoviak and Joe Furla engineering along with Don Smith and Dave O'Brien. Martin Pradler editing vocals. René Martinez handing me the guitar. Ricky Peterson on keys, @jamesbvalentine played some guitar on Stop This Train. Larry Goldings played B3 and @aliciakeys sang backgrounds on Gravity. Roy Hargrove played trumpet. Charlie Hunter played on In Repair. @BenHarper played slide guitar on Belief. Willie Weeks played bass with Pino on I Don't Trust Myself With Loving You. The right music with the right people at the right time in my life. That's all you can ever hope for. And thank YOU, dear reader, for giving life to these songs. Onward...

JohnMayer's tweet photo. I don't usually celebrate album anniversaries. I have a hard time perceiving the past. I like now, and what's to come. But this album, that turns 20 today, changed my life. I'd had success already, but everything clicked into place on this album. I met some of the greatest musicians and engineers in the world and learned so much about making records from them. When I think back on what made the album so special, some thoughts come to mind, and they're worth my remembering: Life came into the room. I rode bikes on the beach. I was goofy - most of the images from these years are of me doing something wacky. The record took time. Months of writing, giving up on lots of songs, writing new ones, moving studios, taking breaks. As I get older l tend to expect results faster. I get frustrated a little easier. But it's always been the same; you work weeks and months on songs. Some don't make it, but it's never a waste of time. You live more life, you write more songs, and the process starts again. You cherish the tight little list of tunes that matter. When just one joins the ranks, it's a blessing. Joy wins out over discouragement. You have fun with your friends, who are all on the journey of exploring the unknown with you. Great albums are built in layers. You have to become different versions of yourself to create a lasting body of work. Nobody cares how long it takes if the music is meaningful. If you want to make something truly special, you have to bring talented people in the room to contribute. Steve and Pino. Chad Franscoviak and Joe Furla engineering along with Don Smith and Dave O'Brien. Martin Pradler editing vocals. René Martinez handing me the guitar. Ricky Peterson on keys, @jamesbvalentine played some guitar on Stop This Train. Larry Goldings played B3 and @aliciakeys sang backgrounds on Gravity. Roy Hargrove played trumpet.
Charlie Hunter played on In Repair. @BenHarper played slide guitar on Belief. Willie Weeks played bass with Pino on I Don't Trust Myself With Loving You. The right music with the right people at the right time in my life. That's all you can ever hope for. And thank YOU, dear reader, for giving life to these songs. Onward...

JohnMayer's tweet photo. I don't usually celebrate album anniversaries. I have a hard time perceiving the past. I like now, and what's to come. But this album, that turns 20 today, changed my life. I'd had success already, but everything clicked into place on this album. I met some of the greatest musicians and engineers in the world and learned so much about making records from them. When I think back on what made the album so special, some thoughts come to mind, and they're worth my remembering: Life came into the room. I rode bikes on the beach. I was goofy - most of the images from these years are of me doing something wacky. The record took time. Months of writing, giving up on lots of songs, writing new ones, moving studios, taking breaks. As I get older l tend to expect results faster. I get frustrated a little easier. But it's always been the same; you work weeks and months on songs. Some don't make it, but it's never a waste of time. You live more life, you write more songs, and the process starts again. You cherish the tight little list of tunes that matter. When just one joins the ranks, it's a blessing. Joy wins out over discouragement. You have fun with your friends, who are all on the journey of exploring the unknown with you. Great albums are built in layers. You have to become different versions of yourself to create a lasting body of work. Nobody cares how long it takes if the music is meaningful. If you want to make something truly special, you have to bring talented people in the room to contribute. Steve and Pino. Chad Franscoviak and Joe Furla engineering along with Don Smith and Dave O'Brien. Martin Pradler editing vocals. René Martinez handing me the guitar. Ricky Peterson on keys, @jamesbvalentine played some guitar on Stop This Train. Larry Goldings played B3 and @aliciakeys sang backgrounds on Gravity. Roy Hargrove played trumpet.
Charlie Hunter played on In Repair. @BenHarper played slide guitar on Belief. Willie Weeks played bass with Pino on I Don't Trust Myself With Loving You. The right music with the right people at the right time in my life. That's all you can ever hope for. And thank YOU, dear reader, for giving life to these songs. Onward...

JohnMayer's tweet photo. I don't usually celebrate album anniversaries. I have a hard time perceiving the past. I like now, and what's to come. But this album, that turns 20 today, changed my life. I'd had success already, but everything clicked into place on this album. I met some of the greatest musicians and engineers in the world and learned so much about making records from them. When I think back on what made the album so special, some thoughts come to mind, and they're worth my remembering: Life came into the room. I rode bikes on the beach. I was goofy - most of the images from these years are of me doing something wacky. The record took time. Months of writing, giving up on lots of songs, writing new ones, moving studios, taking breaks. As I get older l tend to expect results faster. I get frustrated a little easier. But it's always been the same; you work weeks and months on songs. Some don't make it, but it's never a waste of time. You live more life, you write more songs, and the process starts again. You cherish the tight little list of tunes that matter. When just one joins the ranks, it's a blessing. Joy wins out over discouragement. You have fun with your friends, who are all on the journey of exploring the unknown with you. Great albums are built in layers. You have to become different versions of yourself to create a lasting body of work. Nobody cares how long it takes if the music is meaningful. If you want to make something truly special, you have to bring talented people in the room to contribute. Steve and Pino. Chad Franscoviak and Joe Furla engineering along with Don Smith and Dave O'Brien. Martin Pradler editing vocals. René Martinez handing me the guitar. Ricky Peterson on keys, @jamesbvalentine played some guitar on Stop This Train. Larry Goldings played B3 and @aliciakeys sang backgrounds on Gravity. Roy Hargrove played trumpet.
Charlie Hunter played on In Repair. @BenHarper played slide guitar on Belief. Willie Weeks played bass with Pino on I Don't Trust Myself With Loving You. The right music with the right people at the right time in my life. That's all you can ever hope for. And thank YOU, dear reader, for giving life to these songs. Onward...

JohnMayer's tweet photo. I don't usually celebrate album anniversaries. I have a hard time perceiving the past. I like now, and what's to come. But this album, that turns 20 today, changed my life. I'd had success already, but everything clicked into place on this album. I met some of the greatest musicians and engineers in the world and learned so much about making records from them. When I think back on what made the album so special, some thoughts come to mind, and they're worth my remembering: Life came into the room. I rode bikes on the beach. I was goofy - most of the images from these years are of me doing something wacky. The record took time. Months of writing, giving up on lots of songs, writing new ones, moving studios, taking breaks. As I get older l tend to expect results faster. I get frustrated a little easier. But it's always been the same; you work weeks and months on songs. Some don't make it, but it's never a waste of time. You live more life, you write more songs, and the process starts again. You cherish the tight little list of tunes that matter. When just one joins the ranks, it's a blessing. Joy wins out over discouragement. You have fun with your friends, who are all on the journey of exploring the unknown with you. Great albums are built in layers. You have to become different versions of yourself to create a lasting body of work. Nobody cares how long it takes if the music is meaningful. If you want to make something truly special, you have to bring talented people in the room to contribute. Steve and Pino. Chad Franscoviak and Joe Furla engineering along with Don Smith and Dave O'Brien. Martin Pradler editing vocals. René Martinez handing me the guitar. Ricky Peterson on keys, @jamesbvalentine played some guitar on Stop This Train. Larry Goldings played B3 and @aliciakeys sang backgrounds on Gravity. Roy Hargrove played trumpet.
Charlie Hunter played on In Repair. @BenHarper played slide guitar on Belief. Willie Weeks played bass with Pino on I Don't Trust Myself With Loving You. The right music with the right people at the right time in my life. That's all you can ever hope for. And thank YOU, dear reader, for giving life to these songs. Onward...

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K3V1N @onlykevinsmith

22 days ago

September 2020: Everyone stuck indoors due to Covid19 and here I am making shitty videos to send to a groupchat to entertain them (mostly myself). We miss you @andycomplains R.I.P

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All Elite Wrestling @AEW

23 days ago

The Butcher will never, ever be forgotten. We love you, Andy. We miss you. We always will. And we will honor your life and legacy every single day. "The dusk is so much clearer than the dawn had ever been." We love you, Andy.

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K3V1N @onlykevinsmith

27 days ago

@andycomplains Thanks for everything. You'll be sorely missed. 🫶

onlykevinsmith's tweet photo. @andycomplains Thanks for everything. You'll be sorely missed. 🫶 https://t.co/WvucmnXIpz

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30 club 😴 Honest Mum.

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Mathcore Index @Mathcoreindex

over 1 year ago

Mathcoreindex's tweet photo. https://t.co/giYp3eX1Nl

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onlykevinsmith retweeted

Bill from da Shore @BillFromDaShore

almost 2 years ago

My selections for Album of the Year. And yes, it's a tie. Better Lovers, "Highly Irresponsible" Knocked Loose, "You Won't Go Until You're Supposed To" @betterlovers @knockedloose

BillFromDaShore's tweet photo. My selections for Album of the Year. And yes, it's a tie.
Better Lovers, "Highly Irresponsible"
Knocked Loose, "You Won't Go Until You're Supposed To"
@betterlovers @knockedloose https://t.co/p34GshkllU

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Ilkay Gündogan

@IlkayGuendogan

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I am back 💙

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K3V1N @onlykevinsmith

over 2 years ago

@BryanGarris_ After losing my Dad, Uncle and 3 of my best friends parents in the space of 7 months, I can wholeheartedly admit that this is the song I needed right now. Thank you!

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K3V1N @onlykevinsmith

over 2 years ago

@FURIA_USA @Vaxlon Huge congratulations! Vax is gonna be a key player in this LAN. Give 'em hell kid! 💪

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K3V1N @onlykevinsmith

over 4 years ago

I'm sorry but what the f*ck have I just listened to? An instant classic?! @kendricklamar 's new album slaps hard. Definitely my album of 2022, now time to try and score tickets to see him!

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K3V1N @onlykevinsmith

over 4 years ago

I've listened to Tool for a good few years now and always embraced their talent...but I don't think I will ever be able to comprehend that Manchester show. My mind is still blown.

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K3V1N @onlykevinsmith

over 4 years ago

Why the fuck isn't Jedi an option as a religion on this years Scottish Census? I've went the past decade celebrating my religion to then have it practically destroyed. May the force NOT be with you, cunts.

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K3V1N @onlykevinsmith

over 4 years ago

Absolutely true. R.I.P Legend 🤘

Stephen Thomas Erlewine @sterlewine

over 4 years ago

Taylor Hawkins might’ve been the only drummer alive who could support Dave Grohl and not make you wish Grohl was sitting behind the kit.

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K3V1N @onlykevinsmith

over 4 years ago

@SooshiYEP @LuluLuvely s00sh is a GOAT, get her in that squad Lulu!

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K3V1N @onlykevinsmith

over 4 years ago

All in all, a great night. Apologies to @deathoftheparty if I made a tit of myself. You and Angie are great people, was a pleasure to hang for a while!

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K3V1N @onlykevinsmith

over 4 years ago

I enjoyed @deathoftheparty's Q&A so much last night that I got excessively intoxicated, woke up still absolutely hammered, had to abandon my car in Glasgow and decided to travel 100 miles home by train to then come back down to Glasgow to collect my car this weekend.

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K3V1N @onlykevinsmith

over 4 years ago

I would rather die alone than spend another second in a relationship that revolves around your social status, online.

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K3V1N @onlykevinsmith

almost 5 years ago

If it was possible to make money from utter useless music facts, I'd be a fucking billionaire.

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K3V1N @onlykevinsmith

almost 5 years ago

@deathoftheparty This is crazily relatable. I felt most of that. I just want to thank you for the honesty in this article and, of course, the music. You have helped me in ways that you will probably never understand. Stay strong brother ❤

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K3V1N @onlykevinsmith

almost 5 years ago

@gregwright03 This is definitely the best way to go forward for Kasabian. It's definitely not "The S.L.P covering Kasabian"... without S.L.P you wouldn't have Kasabian ffs 🤣 This is what they are now, I honestly genuinely believe that with them taking this step they can continue on! 🙌

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K3V1N @onlykevinsmith

almost 5 years ago

There is no such thing as "The New Kasabian". It's Kasabian. And they just devoured Glasgow and left us all for dust. No Tom, Still A Party! Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Judas Priest, The Beatles... did not rename themselves due to a loss of a member, why would Kasabian? Get loose🙌

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K3V1N @onlykevinsmith

almost 5 years ago

@gregwright03 As for Serge being capable of fronting them... has he or has he not been the hypeman for Kasabian for years? 🤷‍♂️ His presence is felt more now than ever and his voice is definitely on point. Sure, it's odd not hearing Tom, but with Serge, and Rob Harvey backing up...

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