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Status: Single
Country: US
Signup Date: 8/3/2005
Monday, September 18, 2006 
when i first put together a myspace page and i had to say what genre of music i make, i just chose rock, rockabilly, and death metal. i couldn't say pop, even though my music is pretty pop, because it made me feel too "american idol." i couldn't simply say rock, because although i like to think that i do still RAWK in my own subtle, gentle way, it seemed misrepresentative. i couldn't say alternative, because what the hell does that even MEAN anymore (and what did it ever mean?), and besides, i say the word "baby" way too many times to qualify for that one. i just saw death metal and rockabilly on there, and i jumped at the chance to finesse the whole annoying request to label the type of music i make. i thought it was a harmless thing to do, but it appears i have made some people on myspace very angry at me. here are few of my favorite messages:

subject: why are you under death metal?

body: because you SUCK ASS!!


or this one...

subject: WTF

body: where do you get off saying your death metal? cannibal corpse are death metal. napalm death are death metal. your piece of shit pop crap isn't death metal so get the fuck out of here...

and the most recent one:

subject: you pop culture whore

body: quit plaguing the top 100 death metal board with your worthless shit you call music!!

okay, so i didn't realize there was a top 100 death metal board but apparently, i am NUMBER 25!! i have never laughed so hard. anyway, not all the death metal heads are this angry with me-- here was one i got the other day:

subject: a new fan

body: Your music is amazing. Funny thing though, your labeled under Death metal and I didn't hear any death metal songs. I was looking for Slipknot and I saw you, a cute hottie and was curious. Well, I'm happy I came across your profile. So, you single?


awww, sweet...



the rockbilly folks have been less vocal. here's the only one from their camp:

subject: not rockabilly!!!

body: sorry your not a rockabilly!! sorry miss, you sound like the i miss you chick........ lisa loeb! later shaun

and i am NUMBER 3 on the rockabilly top 100!! genius. looks like the rockabilly dudes and the death metal dudes have 2 things in common-- their disdain for my music, and their inability to distiguish between "your" and "you're."

hours of amusement, offers of dates from sensitive slipknot fans-- this whole thing has made me reconsider the music i DO make. it may be time for a crossover.

dark regards,

nina
11:30 PM
 
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AS
Aaron Stroud

 
How about "Death Rockabilly Pop?" You'd fit well there. Oh well. Sounds like you made a few new fans.

And you're WAY more talented than Lisa Loeb. Sorry Lisa.
 
Posted by AS on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 12:13 AM
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Christian Music

 
Hey Nina, I really don't care what category you are forced to be placed under.  I am a true fan of "yours" lol, and I will continue to listen to your music no matter what.  You are an awesome chic and I wish you much success and many blessings on the road ahead of you!  <3 Christian :)
 
Posted by Christian Music on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 12:16 AM
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Oh dear, Nina. These people obviously don't understand the music category system, and they do not realize that artists have the right to determine what category(ies) they feel represents their music. You could put your music under 'gothic rock metal hardcore blah blah blah,' and I wouldn't be offended. I love your music, and you're very sweet and honest, that's what's important to me. I agree, what exactly is 'alternative' music? Is it a combination of something? or perhaps, an unfair label for an artist? Is it the alternate choice of...? Your music is beautiful, and yes, you can rock 'RAWK.' Those who take offense to artist's category choices, let it go. Listen to the music, determine your own choice of category or make one up. Sending artists these messages listed from Nina is rude and unnecessary. I'm not instructing others what to do, just trying to be reasonable. Nina is an artist, and a damn great one, and I think that MYSPACE staff/whomever should allow every artist to ENTER their category for music, rather than having multiple choice/such. Nina, thank you for your work, you rock! Ronald Lutz
 
Posted by on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 12:20 AM
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Jamie

 
I am shocked that death metal fans are so crude. Shocked! I say.
 
Posted by Jamie on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 12:26 AM
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.

 
Yes, who would have guessed that fans of the "death metal" genre could be so cruel?  Anyhow, no matter what you choose to label yourself, we all still adore you.  
 
Posted by . on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 12:44 AM
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Aileen

 
doesn't matter. love you to death [metal].
 
Posted by Aileen on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 12:47 AM
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skyy

 
this is the funniest thing ever.

and of course the salutation ends it perfectly

think the death metal hordes know what salutation means?

rock on

 
Posted by skyy on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 12:51 AM
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Alan McEwen

 

Hi Nina,

That is hilarious. I hate categorizing music, it's almost impossible at times. As far as I'm concerned there are only two types of music. Good music and Fantastic music. All music is good to begin with, if you have taken the time to create something, it's good. Fantastic music is music that I actually love and go out and buy. Your music is fantastic to me. Thanks again for the laugh,

your friend,
Alan


 
Posted by Alan McEwen on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 12:59 AM
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austin

 

Nina you make me laugh so hard. I love you, plain and simple


 
Posted by austin on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 1:16 AM
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F3 Studios - Stephen Jensen
Stephen Jensen

 
Nina,

Death metal and rockabilly never sounded and looked so good. The new album is great. My neck still hurts from listening to it.

Cheers...
Stephen

 
Posted by F3 Studios - Stephen Jensen on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 1:17 AM
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Chris Enjoys a Good Nap

 
Nina, you make the best deathabilly music that's out there today!

Can you start a genre of music for "hollaback girls"? We need to get you on the top of more lists.
 
Posted by Chris Enjoys a Good Nap on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 1:23 AM
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P

 
Hil-fucking-arious. Which song do the rockabilly fans like most?
 
Posted by P on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 1:28 AM
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William Kates
William Kates

 
Nina - Thanks for that! Nothing better than a great musician with a sense of humor. Whatever you call it, you absolutely rock!  Cheers.
 
Posted by William Kates on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 1:37 AM
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Paul

 

And they say sarcasm doesn't come across in e-mails and blogs.  Thanks for the laughs.  Hopefully you will be coming back to Philly soon.  You're the nicest death metal star I've ever met.

Paul


 
Posted by Paul on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 1:42 AM
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erin

 
i jumped out of bed and kinda stared at him in shock and he said, in a heavy german accent, "is this the bed and breakfast?"
 
Posted by erin on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 2:18 AM
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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄ƷAmandaƸ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
Amanda Legnon Comeaux

 

That is just done right halarious!


 
Posted by Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄ƷAmandaƸ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 1:46 AM
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gasper

 
love your music, keep up the great work!!!!
 
Posted by gasper on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 2:12 AM
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Flamehaired Kookstress

 

That made me laugh so. hard.  In fact I was having a relatively not so good day, and the laughing at silliness of labels and how serious some people take them has really lightened my mood!  :] 


 
Posted by Flamehaired Kookstress on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 2:39 AM
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TC Inc
Ryan Baker

 

Makes you wonder who you beat out on those charts...

 

...and what that says about things.

I say you do rock. In your own subtle gentle way.


 
Posted by TC Inc on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 2:53 AM
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$uzyQT ♥ ♥ RxQu∑∑n ™
Suzy Sharp

 

That kinda sux that you got those nasty msgs.  Don't let it get ya down, you have way too many fans out there to worry about the losers who aren't.  I don't care what you label your music as, it's still good shit.  You are extremely good at what you do, please don't ever stop for our sake.

myspace layouts, myspace codes, glitter graphics


 
Posted by $uzyQT ♥ ♥ RxQu∑∑n ™ on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 3:38 AM
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Mr. Brightside
Oryan Tidwell

 
Too funny, thanks for sharing!

Do what you do, we'll support it.

 
Posted by Mr. Brightside on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 3:48 AM
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Peter
Peter Lukas Jr

 
nina:

i don't know whether to laugh or cry...this is hysterical!!

love your music!! i overplayed your first cd, now it doesn't play anymore.. :(

peace..

pete   

 
Posted by Peter on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 4:16 AM
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Krantzstone
Sotaro Shibahara

 
You KNOW you want to do a death metal song!

Come on, if you can do an acoustic folk version of 'Straight Outta Compton' (genius, by the way)...

 
Posted by Krantzstone on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 4:49 AM
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Stephanie
Stephanie Lannon

 
HAHAHA. I'm laughing so hard right now... That is hilarious!
 
Posted by Stephanie on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 4:55 AM
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Jim
Jim Bayes

 
I would list your music under every description possible because everyone should know about Nina Gordon.  Everyone that I've told about your "Straight Outta Compton" cover agreed that it was pure genius.
 
Posted by Jim on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 12:38 PM
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McCracken

 
way too damn funny!  well, when ever you do decide to go through with said crossover...you'll have my support!
scream at'cha frog.

 
Posted by McCracken on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 1:46 PM
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choy sai

 
wow, those people take it WAY too seriously. i mean, it's just myspace for god's sake. according to mine, i'm a 6'1" black Wiccan divorce', b/c who really gives a fuck? plus, is looking at your page for 2 seconds before they realize the mistake REALLY that big of an inconvenience? ooh, wait, they might actually be forced to listen to something outside of their narrow musical spectrum. can't have that happening, can we?
 
Posted by choy sai on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 1:52 PM
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Samson Matthews

 
I must admit I was curious about that the first time I saw "you're" profile, but didn't see it being worth the time to ask.  I think you seem to get less and less "heavy" since Eight Arms to Hold You.  But, that's "you're" business.  As long as "you're" voice is on the CD, I'll check it out, because you haven't let me down yet.  And this is from a fan of Slipknot and Slayer.
 
Posted by Samson Matthews on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 5:12 PM
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K Robert
Kyle Warnick

 

Fight the power!! You bring "life" to Death Metal, Nina. Those people need more sunny Nina Gordon songs in their dark, rockabilly-deprived lives.

Your cool...stay that way.

Also, please come to Seattle soon. What's up with the tour?

Kyle


 
Posted by K Robert on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 6:28 PM
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Sonntag

 

That's ok... at least it's just random folks you've never met! If it makes you feel any better, my last project was much "darker and heavier" than what I'm doing these days, and my wife delighted in telling me how it wasn't that heavy or anything compared to her musical heroes... these days, she actually likes the more blatantly "pop" stuff I'm doing more than anything "heavier" from the old band, which is slightly ironic... though she does still take pains to remind me that I'm not at all hardcore, should delusions of death metal creep into my playing when I accidentally have the gain up on the amp or something...

I think it's great you've managed to cross all these borders and make new friends without even trying, though. Maybe you should pick a Morbid Angel song to cover sweetly and acoustically a la "Straight Outta Compton" and release as a single in time for the holidays?


 
Posted by Sonntag on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 9:12 PM
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In The East March, White Roses In Black Paper
Adam Shove

 
it's not pantera and napalm death but i'm sure ur better lookin' than the girls at the rock gigs i've been to but yea u got bob rock and tom morello on ur record ur hardcore hun stay safe luvs ya keep rockin' adam-x-
 
Posted by In The East March, White Roses In Black Paper on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 9:29 PM
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Hey Aves!

 
some people just can't take a joke.  find what irks them and squeeze.  hard.

i think it's hilarious. 

 
Posted by Hey Aves! on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 12:21 AM
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Greg™
Gregory Ward

 

Nina, I wrote a whole blog about you and your new album awhile back.  I've single-handedly converted 12 people to your cause (yes, Nina, you have a dozen more Ninions <---a play on "minions" (<-- the explanation is for the death metal crowd) this space is to seperate those curvy lines between them so I didn't have two curvy lines next to each other. (Also called "parentheses")) <---DAMMIT! , anyhoo, I did that for you as well as defeated the Olympians from their thrones on Mount Olympus restoring the Titans once again to their rightful reign as the old gods on Mount Othrys.  Or maybe that last part was a dream.  Anyway...  I'm rooting for you!  You're the only death metal I'd listen to. If it wasn't for Johnny Cash you'd be the only rockabilly I'd listen to, as well.

 

---Greg


 
Posted by Greg™ on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 1:55 AM
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I am

 
That's funny, because I found you while I was looking for rockabilly bands. I saw a cute picture and then recognized your name. I hadn't heard your solo music before and as soon as I did I loved it. I guess it pays not to be narrow-minded. :)
 
Posted by I am on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 2:42 AM
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...
Jesse Brake

 

As a death metal fan/musician, I can say with no qualms that anyone that would have an issue with you being on a "top list" on Myspace...is quite simply a tool. Plain and simple. Should Metal Hammer or Rue Morgue magazine say you were on a elite list of death metal, I'd also not attack you, but probably laugh at the credability of said magazines.

Most listeners of death metal have a sense of humor that I have met. I apologize for anyone lacking etiquette that's messaged you. Good luck with you're career. (Or is it your...oh well...)

- Jesse


 
Posted by ... on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 7:02 AM
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Alan Ash

 
Oh dear... people just do not have a radar for humour and/or irony anymore, huh!?  Funny about being in their top 25.  It's all ok though, and here's why:  you wrote, played, sang, etc. on 'Earthcrosser'... [that whole record really, but that's another post]  The  kick in after "Where's my lip GLOSS..." is WAY heavier than most death metal wishes it could be. 

Love the new record too though- just discovering your solo stuff.  Cheers, -A

 
Posted by Alan Ash on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 1:25 PM
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amber♥♥
Amber Stylianou

 
WHAT is with you people? So her music isn't very 'death metal' who cares!!!!!!! Your music ROCKS Nina! Keep on keepin on!!!
 
Posted by amber♥♥ on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 5:57 PM
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Lenny

 
I will laugh for the rest of my Day YOU'RE my favorite!!! i love the death metal pick up move though!!
 
Posted by Lenny on Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 8:02 PM
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Dani R. (eventually)

 

Hahaha, totally made me gigglesnort when you pointed out their lack of grammar skills. <3


 
Posted by Dani R. (eventually) on Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 10:35 PM
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Austin Live

 

Hehe, that's funny! But...I've heard you're 'straight outta compton'...if that's not, as previously mentioned, Death Rockabilly Pop, then I don't know what is.

You're friend,

AustinLive (aka jason) :p


 
Posted by Austin Live on Friday, September 22, 2006 - 1:51 AM
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* Eddie *
Edward Macarchick

 
Great laugh, I needed that. As a musician myself, I dislike the labeling process. 
 
Posted by * Eddie * on Saturday, September 23, 2006 - 7:46 PM
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Dave

 
I'm thinking that you should be categorized under "good music"

Screw genres.
 
Posted by Dave on Sunday, September 24, 2006 - 3:13 AM
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Daniel G. Harmann & the Trouble Starts

 
I once received a 'Cease and Desist' email from a *legitimate black metal band from Eugene, Oregon.

Chuckle/Delete.
 
Posted by Daniel G. Harmann & the Trouble Starts on Tuesday, January 02, 2007 - 5:48 AM
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Aim DeKill / Silicon Valley Roller Girls

 

Our Label is:

Happy Hardcre / Experimental / 2-step

Happy Birthing!

<3 Amy & Jen


 
Posted by Aim DeKill / Silicon Valley Roller Girls on Thursday, November 16, 2006 - 7:37 AM
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Infernal Doom Fanatic

 
Hail Satan!!!!!!!
 
Posted by Infernal Doom Fanatic on Monday, October 16, 2006 - 7:37 PM
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Mandi Perkins

 

solid solid solid!!!

thats great!

effing hilarious

 


 
Posted by Mandi Perkins on Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 11:10 PM
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James

 
Let's make a new genre. We'll call it "Nina"!
 
Posted by James on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 7:23 PM
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Ha! That's excellent. You should just change your style to odd genres, like "J Pop" or "Operetta" and see how high you get on the top 100's there.
 
Posted by on Sunday, September 24, 2006 - 4:16 PM
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The Black Orchids

 

Those rivet-head wankers have never heard "earthcrosser",

a song by a pretty girl who kicks ass on guitar, and knows how to sing.

Their loss. Doug


 
Posted by The Black Orchids on Monday, September 25, 2006 - 6:31 AM
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Hi Nina - you can call your music whatever you like, I love it!  I've been a fan ever since your Veruca Salt days.  I just got my copy of Bleeding Heart Graffiti the other day and it's fantastic.  You have my favorite female voice in rock.   Wishing you much continued success!   You're the best...even if you won't be opening for Gorgoroth anytime soon. 

 

 

 


 
Posted by on Monday, September 25, 2006 - 9:33 PM
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