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[edit] Caption request

Could we get a caption on the photo, ID'ing the members of the band? gracias... --24.126.254.91 22:51, 11 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Classification

If Copeland isn't classified as Emo, this really isn't. I'd say their genre is just Indie Rock. (Although its really progressive power pop, maybe with a touch of emo here and there. But its really not emo.) Also, in an interview, when asked about being classified emo, he said "I don't really like the term emo". If anybody has any complaints, please reply. -- TheJosher

I agree that they're not emo, but by no means are they indie rock either. I quote the wikipedia article on power pop:
Power pop ... is characterized by strong melodies, crisp vocal harmonies, economical arrangements and prominent guitar riffs, with instrumental solos kept to a minimum, and blues elements largely downplayed.
Based on this definition, I can't really think of a much better classification for Mae. I am going to change the article to reflect this. JesusjonezTalk 03:02, 24 February 2006 (UTC)
Actually, that makes a lot of sense. But they are an indie band. -- Underwater 13:51, 25 February 2006 (UTC)
Being on an independent record label does not make you an indie rock band. The term "indie rock" is contemporarily used to describe a genre of music, not a bands record label status. I'll agree that they're an independent band, but not an indie rock band. JesusjonezTalk 02:24, 28 February 2006 (UTC)
They are a Christian rock band. Plain and simple. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 66.214.165.229 (talk • contribs) 20:24, 16 February 2006.
No. No they are not. -- Underwater 14:50, 21 February 2006 (UTC)
I'd agree... they're not Christian rock. They may be Christians, but its not explicity a Christian band. In an interview, Dave said "As far as religion goes, I don't know... we're not a Christian band. We're Christian guys but I guess we just write about life and songs people can identify with." -- Josh 16:55, 23 February 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Well, I'll be cake.

I guess I didn't listen to my songs all that well. It's understandable that I'd miss Tisbury Lane's religous overtone (I've only had the b-sides for a week). Still, I don't think it's near enough to call them "Christian". Nikkelitous 03:10, 26 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Small Question

Why did Dave change his name? I'm just curious Jubella 19:40, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

That was asked directly to him on the message boards a while ago... he responded that it was just changed for personal reasons, meaning it's pretty much none of our buisness. Oh, well. I'm going to go add that information to the articals now! Underwater 14:00, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Addition

Hey, I'm thinking we should add a section to this page, just about Mae's touring... the first and second paragraph have a lot of information that's constantly changing about their tours and doesn't seem to fit too well there, so how about adding another section for it? Just wondering.... Underwater 19:19, 28 January 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Link on the main page

I'm asking all members who edit this page, there is a link that i believe should be taken off, as it is just one individual posting his own reviews and it doesn't seem to really serve any purpose of being there except to promote his own website. I'm not here to start an edit war on that link, but I want to get the general feeling of what people think. It's the brief review of singularity on the album project link. -- GoDawgs(T) 19:14, 5 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Christian rock

I have removed one of the sources because it was from a website that would make purely subjective lists based on the nature of their website. It seemed inappropirate to use this as a reference. For example, if a website about satanism music listed Mae, it dosn't mean their music is about satanism, it just means it's being listed there based on the opinions of that website. I think something needs to be done about the genre issue though because as it stands, it contradicts itself...which makes us at wikipedia look silly.

Seraphim Whipp 13:42, 30 August 2007 (UTC)

  I noticed that the article contradicts itself. In the genre section, it says "Christian Rock," whereas, farther down into the article, there is a quote from a statement from the band saying that "while band members are Christian, Mae is not a 'Christian band.'" Both have citations, so my question is, which one is correct? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 208.96.212.130 (talk) 05:07, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

For now, I'm going to add the "Indie rock" label, and add (disputed) to the Christian Rock label.. One of the sources [1] cited for Christian Rock is an article questioning what "Christian Rock" really is... therefore the article is pretty much moot for the purpose labeling the band as Christian. The other source [2] acknowledges that the band is not a Christian band, and states that the lyrics are not directly Christian, but could be interpreted in such a way. --Varco (talk) 02:14, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

How bout: Indie rock, Emo, Alternative, Christian Rock (disputed). (I'm User:Saksjn, I just forgot to sign in.) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.235.224.68 (talk) 21:09, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

I wouldn't label them as emo or Christian rock. I think the biggest proof that they aren't a Christian band is the AP.net interview with Dave where he states himself that Mae isn't a Christian band. That should count more than when other sites label Mae as. Christian rock should be taken off. (The interview link is under Mae's references). --SebastianAreI (talk) 23:54, 2 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Rob and Mark left.

So yeah. Official statement can be found here.
http://081407.com/
Rob and Mark left, I moved them in the article. Anyone else thinks it's necessary to make any notes about it....go for it.
Browzilla 21:28, 24 September 2007 (UTC)
are you sure? cause they're still showing up as band members on their website and their myspace. Fenderplaynkid 01:42, 31 October 2007 (UTC)