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     Pádraig Collins Member Username: Pádraig_collins Post Number: 1271 Registered: 05-2005 |
Time for a new one. We're filling up these lists at a fine old clip. Anyway, right now Beware by Ann Peebles. Randy, I take it all back. What a song. | ||
| Pádraig Collins Member Username: Pádraig_collins Post Number: 1272 Registered: 05-2005 |
Something On Your Mind by Karen Dalton. Thanks Randy. I like it a lot. Must check out some more. | ||
| Pádraig Collins Member Username: Pádraig_collins Post Number: 1273 Registered: 05-2005 |
Caroline Trettine - To His Coy Mistress. Beautiful slide guitar on this track; which is unusual as her voice is so English. | ||
| Pádraig Collins Member Username: Pádraig_collins Post Number: 1274 Registered: 05-2005 |
Ann Peebles again, Doctor Love Power. | ||
| Pádraig Collins Member Username: Pádraig_collins Post Number: 1275 Registered: 05-2005 |
Last Train To Christmas by April March. Thanks again Randy! Strange and brilliant. | ||
| Pádraig Collins Member Username: Pádraig_collins Post Number: 1276 Registered: 05-2005 |
Ms Peebles again, her version of Chain Of Fools. Not as good as the original. | ||
| Pádraig Collins Member Username: Pádraig_collins Post Number: 1277 Registered: 05-2005 |
Down in the Valley by The Broken West. Nice, 60s influenced power pop. Could almost be a Monkees song! Thanks LK. | ||
| Pádraig Collins Member Username: Pádraig_collins Post Number: 1278 Registered: 05-2005 |
Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gormé doing Soundgarden's Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gormé. Very nice! | ||
| Pádraig Collins Member Username: Pádraig_collins Post Number: 1279 Registered: 05-2005 |
That should of course read Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gormé doing Soundgarden's Black Hole Sun. (Damn you trigger finger on the Ctrl V) | ||
| Pádraig Collins Member Username: Pádraig_collins Post Number: 1280 Registered: 05-2005 |
One Way Street by Ms Peebles. Great track. | ||
| Pádraig Collins Member Username: Pádraig_collins Post Number: 1281 Registered: 05-2005 |
Bettye LaVette's version of Down To Zero. Now that's how to do a cover. Take the original and put your own brilliant twist on it. Thanks again for the intro to this Randy. | ||
| frank bascombe Member Username: Frankb Post Number: 28 Registered: 01-2007 |
Grindermen and new Fall LP,also any one like the Shins heard a few tracks nad seem OK but does it go to MOR | ||
| spence Member Username: Spence Post Number: 1313 Registered: 05-2005 |
Jerry you liking the Grindermen? I was out in Birmingham yesterday doing some research for a designjob, seeing what's out there, and you know Grinderman were absolutely all over the place, on covers, point of sale, everywhere you looked, the boys were stalking yoou, following you even, like the eyes follow you when you view a classic painting, very scary. The cover of their album should of been titled, be afraid, be very afraid, they PETRIFY me! Great music though. Been a lstening since 3am this am to: Stooges Jukebox - MOJO comp Associates - Sulk The second Winnebago Orch album roughs (soundiing good - relief!) Padraig, that Caroline track is wonderful isn't it!? BJ Cole plays the lap steel on that, the uy who played verve, elvis costello and link wray! That song in particular plus the lap steel i heard on wilco recordings made me want that sound in my own music. George Hamilton 1V aside, it makes the hairs stand up. Sorry, have gone on... | ||
| kevin Member Username: Kevin Post Number: 1439 Registered: 05-2005 |
Padraig, no wonder we are filling these up at a fair old clip  XTC - Skylarking - inspired to listen to this after the XTC worshipping going on in another thread. I used to love them when they first came out, but was put off by their latter work(inc Skylarking) which I found awfully "adult", which I suppose is a bit of contadiction since I am supposed to be one. Anyway, listening to it again for the first time in years I quite enjoyed it and will play a few more times this weekend thats for sure. I think the Grinderman album is great - I mean I love Nick Cave but the last few albums(except Abbatoir....) were pretty predictable and uninspired for me. | ||
| David Gagen Member Username: David_g Post Number: 19 Registered: 02-2007 |
Nick Cave B-sides Rareties (3 CD set)- I realize not a proper album, but these songs and reworked/different versions etc truly remarkable to these ears. Last album "Abattoir Blues" better than other recent efforts, but I saw him do em live and that makes all the difference. | ||
| frank bascombe Member Username: Frankb Post Number: 29 Registered: 01-2007 |
The Grindermen is really good, have listened to it only a few times but it is good,great guitars bought it with the new Fall, and thought it was a sign of the times that the CDs I'm buying and looking forward to are by two 50 year old blokes. | ||
| frank bascombe Member Username: Frankb Post Number: 30 Registered: 01-2007 |
And yes it is Caves strongest for a while excluding Abatoir Blues. Saw then in Liverpool last year, great mixed bag of fans and topped off by the fact that the floor of the bar was so sticky with beer that your feet stuck to it.That was the first time I'd experienced that for about 10 years (make that 15) since leaving University | ||
| Randy Adams Member Username: Randy_adams Post Number: 1055 Registered: 03-2005 |
Padraig, the key to Peebles' version of "Chain of Fools" is the slow bubbling cauldron concocted by the band. That caught my attention somewhere around 30 or 40 seconds into the song when I first heard it. It's the Hodges brothers that make that one happen. BJ Cole has been around forever! I hate to admit it but I think I first saw his credit on a terrible Trapeze album I got in the early/mid '70s. How did Caroline hook up with him Spence? Somebody must have had money for that project. The whole album is great but I restrain myself from sending too much around since I don't want to abuse Caroline's copyright. So Grinderman is good? We Imperial Romans don't get it yet. I always worry about Cave putting out too many records, because he DOES put out too many records. I really like "No More Shall We Part" because it was the first new Cave album I heard in something like ten years. I needed the break. I'm still waiting for my copy of the new Fall to arrive. I feel like I'm on a desert island with a post ship that only visits once a month. | ||
| spence Member Username: Spence Post Number: 1316 Registered: 05-2005 |
Randy, I too adore No more shal we part, the mark of a truly gifted songwriter that. Abbatoir was amazing, and I likedNocturne. The gap between NMSWP and Noc was too short. No room to breathe. BJ I think it was through our connections with Cooking Vinyl. Frank, love the 50 yr old comment, best line of the day! Mark E is on top form at the mo, he's hilarious again! in the Uncut interview. | ||
| peter ward Member Username: Peter_ward Post Number: 25 Registered: 06-2005 |
Grizzly Bear - Yellow House Band of Horses - Everything All The Time and Papercuts -Can't Go Back... a friend gave me this earlier in the week and I've had it on since. He had a post-it stuck on the cover saying "Brian Wilson hooks up with Ray Davies, bumps into Syd Barrett and shakes hands with Lou Reed..The Papercuts..(sort of)" And wasn't far off the mark, recommended. Padraig, I got that Karen Dalton recently too, I just adore that "Something On You Mind", my God..What a voice!! Great timeless music too, could have been recorded yesterday. | ||
| Randy Adams Member Username: Randy_adams Post Number: 1056 Registered: 03-2005 |
At work today, I shut off the iPod's shuffle and just simply listened to: Caroline Trettine--Ten Light Years Bobby & Laurie--I Belong to You. I think they eventually morphed into MOR crap later on but in 1965/66, Oz had every reason to be proud of this duo's superb rockin' country records. Augie March--Strange Bird. This just arrived today. I bought it on a hunch. Yep, on first listen I like it better than "Bloody Choir." | ||
| Pádraig Collins Member Username: Pádraig_collins Post Number: 1284 Registered: 05-2005 |
Cannot Buy My Soul, Kev Carmody Tribute CD. I have not played the tribute disc yet, but the originals disc is incredible. What a voice, what a songwriter. Quick synopsis for those who have not heard of him: Kev is an Aboriginal singer/songwriter of extraordinary talents. He and Paul Kelly wrote From Little Things Big Things Grow together. At times his rhythm and delivery reminds me of Bob Dylan in the early 60s; but this is never pastiche, these are songs I'm sure Dylan would have been proud to write himself. And the lyrics, oh the lyrics. Distilling centuries of hurt into four minute songs without trivialising them takes a very assured songwriter. Carmody does it time and again. Paul Kelly appears on a couple of tracks on the originals disc (including From Little Things... of course), and he is also on the covers disc along with Augie March, Paul's nephew Dan Kelly, Steve Kilbey, Tex Perkins of The Cruel Sea, The Drones and lots more. Randy and LK, take some notes! | ||
| Pádraig Collins Member Username: Pádraig_collins Post Number: 1286 Registered: 05-2005 |
Have a look at http://www.kevcarmody.com.au/ | ||
| Jerry Clark Member Username: Jerry Post Number: 588 Registered: 08-2004 |
Randy, if Nick Cave's No More Shall We Part is your cup of tea? You really should give The Boatman's Call a try. It's The Bad Seeds at their subtlest, with a small dose of The Dirty Three. Quite powerful in a quiet way! | ||
| Hugh Nimmo Member Username: Hugh_nimmo Post Number: 1 Registered: 03-2007 |
Padraig, I don't know what tracks are on the Kev Carmody originals disc you have but Images Of London, Jessica, The Anti-Christ and particularly The Young Dancer Is Dead, all of which appear on his album Images & Illusions, are wonderful. The said album was co-produced by Carmody and Steve Kilbey and Kilbey plays bass, guitar and keyboards on various tracks. I have no idea how much of Carmody's back catalogue is currently available but I always had great difficulty tracking down his stuff even shortly after release. I was not aware of the tribute c.d. so thanks for mentioning it. Currently listening to:- The Chrysler - Cold War Classics Tiger Lou - The Loyal Hello Saferide - Introducing... | ||
| Pádraig Collins Member Username: Pádraig_collins Post Number: 1288 Registered: 05-2005 |
I found out last night that Kev Carmody's father was Irish. That explains a lot actually. You can listen to the covers disc here http://www.musichead.com.au/ecards/kevca rmody/ They should have the originals disc up there. Hugh, I'll have to check out more of his stuff, but as you say you never see it around. The track listing on the originals disc is the exact same and in the same order as the covers. | ||
| Hugh Nimmo Member Username: Hugh_nimmo Post Number: 2 Registered: 03-2007 |
Padraig, many thanks for the link. You should be able to pick up copies of Mirrors and Messages ( a compilation album ) but Pillars Of Society, Eulogy, Bloodlines and Images & Illusion have been out of print for years. Second hand copies appear for sale now and then but the prices are invariably quite high. My own personal favourite is Images & Illusions. Kilbey co-produced the album and several of his long term musical associates ( Russell Kilbey, Boris Goudonof, Simon Polinski and Linda Neil ) play on it. Linda Neil in particular contributes some wonderful violin to several tracks ( Images Of London; Jessica; The Young Dancer Is Dead.) There is also a Go-Betweens connection in that Grant McLennan is responsible for Harmony Vocals on Shades Of Violet ( Track 14.) If you have any difficulty tracking down the out of print stuff then drop me a line. | ||
| Pádraig Collins Member Username: Pádraig_collins Post Number: 1290 Registered: 05-2005 |
Thanks Hugh. Images Of London is an amazing song. | ||
| kevin Member Username: Kevin Post Number: 1442 Registered: 05-2005 |
The Primary 5 - Go. Featuring Paul Quinn, ex Teenage Fanclub and The Soup Dragons, this is ace. You would be forgiven for thinking this was the new Teenage Fanclub album but with a new vocalist. Summery, Californian pop to brighten up a dreich, miserable Scottish winter. And to pre-empt Randy's question, the definition of dreich is "wet or dismal" http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/discograp hy/index.jsp?pid=638527&aid=902713 http://www.stv.tv/content/out/music/revi ews/album/display.html?id=feeddb:4331 | ||
| joe Member Username: Dogmansuede Post Number: 133 Registered: 07-2006 |
new arcade fire record. i also picked up the BH expanded edition, but i was really looking for the SHF or LB ones...just out of stock at the local record store. also peter gabriel's passion. i can afford none of the above. thankfully, my poverty will now have a dreamy 4am soundtrack. | ||
| Michael Bachman Member Username: Michael_bachman Post Number: 518 Registered: 01-2005 |
Since we seem to be discussing Nick, what's your favorite dark side album of his? For me it's either Tender Prey or The Murder Ballads. I haven't listened to either in quiet a while though. Tender Prey could make my Best of 1988 list. Even though I don't have it, I wonder if Henry's Dream is woth picking up? I understand it's got a couple of real great songs, but are the rest duds? Also, I should admit I don't have any Birthday Party albums. | ||
| joe Member Username: Dogmansuede Post Number: 135 Registered: 07-2006 |
that's kinda uncanny....i just got tender prey last night. i've not listened to it yet and in fact have only recently become a bit curious about him. if i'm honest, i've always hated him with a fiery fiery vengeance.....for no particular reason. much the same way i felt about michael stipe before discovering for myself just how great his band was (a long long time ago). into my arms still makes me wanna scream though. | ||
| TROU Member Username: Trou Post Number: 84 Registered: 05-2005 |
I've listened to the new Tracey Thorn attentively, my first serious record of 2007. At first it seems strange.If you liked the last period of EBTG, you shouldn't be in a not so unknown country. I appreciate it more and more each time I listen to it. Otherwise, Pernice brothers, Luna (Romantica), Massive attack (100th windows) and Mozz's Bona drag. | ||
| Randy Adams Member Username: Randy_adams Post Number: 1058 Registered: 03-2005 |
Last night I had my first proper listen to Augie March's "Strange Bird" at home. While there is certainly a fair dose of their whirly swirly numbers that sound like an amalgam of circus music, Queen, and early Split Enz with a bit of Nick Cave-ish hysteria thrown in for good measure there are some utterly stunning moments. Surely Glenn Richards and the band are David McComb/Triffids fans. They don't try to sound like them but they have a similar taste for the literary, for re-using and adapting old musical styles, and for ambitious melodrama. I predict Glenn Richards will gradually evolve into quite a hell of a force and he's nothing to sneeze at now. Ah, if he could just be pried from the clutches of Sony/BMG . . . . After listening to Augie March I pulled out "In the Pines." I wanted to play guitar to it. I don't play to somebody else's music very often anymore. Unfortunately, the entire disc is mastered out of pitch, so I think Bruce Calloway's notes about correcting the speed are bosh. I can't imagine the whole band--including the organ--tuned out of pitch. And my guitar tuner can't be wrong either. Still a great album though in its expanded form. Joe, "Tender Prey" has the fabulous "Mercy Seat" on it (though I've always wondered "where's the bass, dammit?"). But, like so many of his albums it's half a good album. He should have waited longer to make it. "The Good Son" is another half-good album, cut in South America, affording the gorgeous melodramatic "Foi Na Cruz"; if you took the best songs from those two albums you'd really have something. Michael, it was "Henry's Dream" that made me throw up my hands in despair and stop getting his records for something like 10 years. The Birthday Party records are very noisy. You have to be in the right mood for them. Nowadays I'd much rather hear the band compared to them way back then: the Moodists. (For what it's worth, I'd compare the Moodists to the Stooges before I'd compare them to BP, and I'd love to hear some of the late Moodists Spence has made reference to recently). I've had my second listen to the new Pernice Brothers in the car's CD changer. It's Starbucks music. I was so happy when it ended and The Sound's "Shock of Daylight" and "Heads & Hearts" came on. | ||
| Allen Belz Member Username: Abpositive Post Number: 276 Registered: 09-2006 |
Because I'm reading the hip-hop history book I'm naturally playing a lot of it as background soundtrack: Grandmaster Flash - Message From Beat Street: The Best of Run-D.M.C. - debut album and Raisin' Hell Eric B. & Rakim - Follow the Leader and The Best of: The Millenium Collection PE - Fear of a Black Planet and Apocalypse 91 Digable Planets - Blowout Comb Jungle Brothers - Done by the Forces of Nature And more to come... | ||
| Allen Belz Member Username: Abpositive Post Number: 277 Registered: 09-2006 |
Oh, and how could I forget Ice-T - Freedom of Speech (Just Watch What You Say) "What if you took a M-Fin' drill..." | ||
| Rob Brookman Member Username: Rob_b Post Number: 459 Registered: 08-2006 |
Allen, great albums all. Particularly "Apocalypse 91." That record rocks. | ||
| Allen Belz Member Username: Abpositive Post Number: 278 Registered: 09-2006 |
Indeed it does...it gets underrated sometimes. Certainly not as culturally momentous as "Nation of Millions," of course, because that doesn't happen very often, but just as unrelenting and musically inventive. | ||
| Allen Belz Member Username: Abpositive Post Number: 279 Registered: 09-2006 |
Ice Cube - AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted After all these years a very amibivalent listen (the quantum leap in misogyny is only the most obvious example). I don't blame you if you can't get past that, but if you can sort of put it on hold for a little, it's Ice Cube at his very best and most powerful...and the Bomb Squad production is a treasure. Prince Paul - Psychoanalysis (What Is It?) The Coup - Party Music | ||
| Michael Bachman Member Username: Michael_bachman Post Number: 520 Registered: 01-2005 |
This song floors me everytime I hear it. I have played it a dozen times in a row more than couple of times. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNPAkVcnl fA | ||
| Allen Belz Member Username: Abpositive Post Number: 280 Registered: 09-2006 |
That is a great song, though I'll take "Avenue" over it just a little. | ||
| joe Member Username: Dogmansuede Post Number: 136 Registered: 07-2006 |
ok i'm officially kinda creeped out. i listened to "so tough" only on friday night for the first time in a few years. i love that it goes from moments of absolute heartbreak (hobart paving/no rainbows for me) to absurd hillarity (here comes clown feet). one of the best of it's time. | ||
| Michael Bachman Member Username: Michael_bachman Post Number: 521 Registered: 01-2005 |
It's too bad they never came close to matching the pop perfection of So Tough, which is not to say they haven't released very good pop records afterwords. I just think they all pale when compared to So Tough. A CBC Radio DJ whose opinion I really respected in the 90's and earlier in this decaxde, David Wisdom, used to refer to Saint Entienne as "The Perfect Pop Group". | ||
| spence Member Username: Spence Post Number: 1321 Registered: 05-2005 |
Georges Moustaki - Master Serie Camille - La fil Haircut 100 - Pelican West British Sea Power - The decline of British Sea Power (hated it at first, its now a real gem) The Stranglers - Black and White The Blue Nile - A walk across the rooftops Mostly played in the car over the course of this weekend whilst travelling to and fro the recording studio. | ||
| Allen Belz Member Username: Abpositive Post Number: 282 Registered: 09-2006 |
"So Tough" does remain the shining star, though it's one of those that's so good I still keep buying their records to this day to sift the good stuff...and think "Interlude" (which I've raved about elsewhere on this board) "Good Humor" (especially when paired with the "Fairfax High" bonus disc) and "Finisterre" hold up very nicely as totalities. "Turnpike House" is growing on me, too. | ||
| Michael Bachman Member Username: Michael_bachman Post Number: 522 Registered: 01-2005 |
I need to pick up "Finisterre"! Maybe the reissue of "Tiger Bay" as well, alhough I have the original. | ||
| spence Member Username: Spence Post Number: 1322 Registered: 05-2005 |
Kev Yeah Primary 5 is good, I have a copy of the album, although, its exactly like the Teenage Fannies!! (altho circa Grand Prix) Randy, would be good to get late Moodists aas digital files, looks like I'll be digging out the vinyl for conversion. | ||
| Rob Brookman Member Username: Rob_b Post Number: 461 Registered: 08-2006 |
Spence, "A Walk Across the Rooftops" is one of my personal faves, as are the Blue Nile. I've always considered them a guilty pleasure, 'cause they're so different from the types of music I typically like. But I don't think that's fair. I've enjoyed them long enough maybe there's nothing to be guilty about. They were set to play Chicago in February - I, of course, scarfed up tickes immediately - but they cancelled. And their Web site is so sketchy no reason was given. Too bad - I was thrilled to actually see them live. Maybe someday... | ||
| Jerry Clark Member Username: Jerry Post Number: 590 Registered: 08-2004 |
St. Etienne are old faves, but I never bought any long players until Good Humour which was so-so. Whenever I see a Hobart Paving sign it makes me grin. I love the Join Our Club/People Get Real 12". They're regulars on summer playlists. Beau Brummels - Bradley's Barn LCD Soundsytem - LCD Soundsystem The Bunnymen - Flowers Patrick Wolf - The Magic Position Inner City - Paradise Massive Attack Vs Mad Professor - No Protection The Ramones - Leave Home The Banshees - Twice Upon A Time | ||
| spence Member Username: Spence Post Number: 1323 Registered: 05-2005 |
Rob Yes TBN are one of a ind, I adore them, have done since '84. they influence me greatly with their slick minimalism, even the vocals are minimalist! I saw them live in 1990 I think, again they were awesome. The singer Paul was really apologetic to the degree that he was apologising after eevery song for having to wipe his nose as he had the sniffles!! Jerry The Saints are great. i was fortunate to meet Bob and the gang at the ICA last october and sat and had a ddrink and a chat with em, lovely people. | ||
| Jeff Whiteaker Member Username: Jeff_whiteaker Post Number: 513 Registered: 10-2004 |
On Saint Etienne: Good Humor has always been my absolute favorite - easily their most consistent album to date. I love that they used a real, full band. Perfect, soul-infused pop. Much of the pre-Good Humor stuff is generally good to these ears, especially Fox Base Alpha and So Tough, though both of those albums are a little patchy. That's partly why I rate Good Humor so highly - it's amazingly cohesive. Saint Etienne has some awesome b-sides and single-only releases, like "You're in a Bad Way," which, apart from being an amazing song, contains the very cool b-side "Archway People." I felt like they lost the plot after Good Humor, and I haven't heard anything after "Finisterre," which I consider to be their artistic nadir. | ||
| Jeff Whiteaker Member Username: Jeff_whiteaker Post Number: 514 Registered: 10-2004 |
Spence - that's great that you listed Blue Nile's "Walk Across the Rooftops." I LOVE that album to pieces, and for me the Blue Nile never topped it, though I do enjoy "Hats." "Rooftops" was an awesome fusion of disjointed art and gorgeous, understated pop. They almost kind of make me think of later period Japan, except without the Asian themes and influences. | ||
| joe Member Username: Dogmansuede Post Number: 137 Registered: 07-2006 |
yes - i was going to mention archway people (or the commonly listed remix), but i didn't want to geek the place up too much by raving on about a b-side. thanks for doing it for me jeff. paper, the b side to avenue i think, is great too. i never got hold of good humour but have spent many a drunken night dancing to sylvie. in a nightclub occasionally even. i have the u.s. pressing of tiger bay and whilst i do find it a bit patchy (particularly towards the end), the likes of pale movie and like a motorway are absolutely brilliant. i never got 'rooftops much, i'll have to give it another go....i listen to japan all the time and will endeavour to play the two back to back. hats, on the other hand, has put me to rest on many an unsettled night. the nme or something said something like "the blue nile feels more like being in love than being in love itself". nice. | ||
| Allen Belz Member Username: Abpositive Post Number: 287 Registered: 09-2006 |
Beastie Boys - Paul's Boutique and the Sounds of Science best-of Notorious B.I.G. - Ready to Die Iris DeMent - My Life (gosh, what a byoodiful record) | ||
| Jeff Whiteaker Member Username: Jeff_whiteaker Post Number: 515 Registered: 10-2004 |
Louis Philippe - Sunshine | ||
| spence Member Username: Spence Post Number: 1324 Registered: 05-2005 |
jeff yep i can see the japan ref music wise. ELO - All over the world best of. | ||
| Pádraig Collins Member Username: Pádraig_collins Post Number: 1294 Registered: 05-2005 |
The Drones' version of Kev Carmody's River Of Tears. It's extraordinary. They've taken a song that's already powerfully emotionally and equalled, maybe bettered, it by twisting it. That really is how to do a cover. | ||
| Pádraig Collins Member Username: Pádraig_collins Post Number: 1298 Registered: 05-2005 |
Cannot Buy My Soul ... the Songs of Kev Carmody really is an amazing album. I've listened to the original's disc many times in the last few days, but only now am I playing the covers disc. To my surprise and delight it's great. The only one I haven't like so far is the John Butler one. And I can't bear his awful music anyway. | ||
| Michael Bachman Member Username: Michael_bachman Post Number: 523 Registered: 01-2005 |
Allen, Iris made her film debut in Songcatcher, playing a West Virgina mountain woman in the early 1900's, a pretty decent movie. I love My Life as well. The only thing recently that comes close to it is Patty Loveless's Mountain Soul. Before that you probably have to go back to 1980 to Emmylou Harris's Roses In The Snow. | ||
| Little Keith Member Username: Manosludge Post Number: 1697 Registered: 03-2006 |
I love the Iris Dement. I think my single favorite song by her is "Our Town"... Lately, I've been listening to the GBs' Live on Snap, which is wonderful. Also: Wilco - Sky Blue Sky. A mellow mastawork. I like it much more than the last one. Ozomatli - Don't Mess With the Dragon. It's an LA thing. Arcade Fire - Neon Bible. Bombast shmombast - I think it's great. | ||
| kevin Member Username: Kevin Post Number: 1443 Registered: 05-2005 |
LK - how many times you heard the Wilco? I've heard it once right through, and some of the tracks 2 or 3 times. Initial reaction is that this sucks, and I'm a BIG Wilco fan. Thoughts such as "this is bland", "christ, another wibbly guitar solo, thats at least 6 now" kept going through my head. The title track sounds ok, but ok is not good enough, and there is no place for mellotron on a modern rock record. Please tell me you thought the same and after 6 or 7 listens it reveals itself as a masterpiece. Will listen again later,please let it be better! And I would like to slightly contradict what I said a few weeks ago about Arcade Fire. Its actually pretty good, less bombastic than I claimed at the time. Although Ian McCulloch must have been given the singer vocal lessons - Keep The Car Running is either a homage to Mac, or a blatant rip off. | ||
| Little Keith Member Username: Manosludge Post Number: 1698 Registered: 03-2006 |
I've listened to it a couple of times, Kev. Perhaps I should listen to it more before weighing in with a definitive judgment. But, I have to say it sounds a zillion times better to my ears than "Ghost", which I didn't care for very much. This is just a mellow, even tender batch of melodic songs, and they just play them without all the arty-farty bullshit, the 11 minute feedback passages, and that particularly annoying and predictable trick they overused before: starting a song out whisper quiet, then building to a crushing crescendo of noise. Of course, I have more of an appetite for the laidback mellow stuff than you, man, not to mention wibbly guitar solos. The title cut and "Impossible Germany" are the standouts for me, so far...it helps, too, that I understand the lyrics on this one, which seem to be about real things (probably a relationship in trouble, surprise surprise), rather than hopelessly abstract word salad. | ||
| Jeff Whiteaker Member Username: Jeff_whiteaker Post Number: 516 Registered: 10-2004 |
I love mellotron. The world needs more mellotron. | ||
| spence Member Username: Spence Post Number: 1327 Registered: 05-2005 |
I havenae heard Wilco's new one yet, looking forward to it. However if kev's disturbed, I have reservations (not really), but I respec what you say Kev, so I need confirmation. LK, It'll have to go some to beat Ghost in my opinion. Ghost makes/made more sense I think if you saw them play it live, like before you bought the record. They've changed, and that album confirmed they'd changed for the better, its a masterpiece. You can't just play the stuff they play, esp the experimental stuff without being good at your game. I'll be ticked off if its too mellow, although mellow is right for me atthe moment. Come on ye Wilcooooooooooooooooooo!! Tickets for London not on sale yet!? Jeff, yes we need the mellowtrons!!! The world needs more lapsteel geetar too!!!!! Jeezus, am turning into an American!!!! | ||
| spence Member Username: Spence Post Number: 1328 Registered: 05-2005 |
Erm, I think my fave all time bands/artists bar 3 are American actually: Television Wilco Talking Heads Parliament REM Beck Pixies My list is fairly conservative tho! | ||
| kevin Member Username: Kevin Post Number: 1444 Registered: 05-2005 |
Listened to Wilco again and it sounded better, but still not as good as I had hoped. Wilco Sky Blue Sky Nonesuch, 14 May It's been a while since the last offering from Jeff Tweedy and Co, but three years of slavering from fans is about to be rewarded with this seventh studio album. And, boy, was it worth the wait. Though Wilco are known as purveyors of alt country rock, Sky Blue Sky is an astounding demonstration of their ability to move between soulful acoustic folk, jazzy blues, country skank and pumping rock. Tweedy has the vocal range of three people, from country lilt to blues ache to folk sweetness - all this often in the space of one song. And what songs they are. 'You Are My Face' is a classic Wilco segue, as a sleepy Beatleseque ditty is suddenly interrupted with a jazz guitar explosion twinned with Tweedy's achy blues voice before returning seamlessly to piano tinkle and smooth vocals. There are stories of love lost and found, told with originality, humour and sweetness. 'How can I warn you my tongue turns to dust? Lack of disgust doesn't mean that I don't care. It means I'm partially there,' sings Tweedy on the delicately beautiful 'Please Be Patient With Me'. The instrumentation is a mini-rock opera in itself. Glorious riffs, thumping piano and virtuoso guitar solos from Nels Cline are orchestrated with skill, complementing the intricately composed and woven melodies. Simple and soothing, yet rich and rewarding, this is an album you unknowingly yearn for, like a cool hand on a hot forehead. A great album from a band in their prime. Katie Toms Jeff Tweedy says 'I'm not throwing up so much these days, and I don't have to get up every five minutes for a smoke. I can get into a deeper recording groove.' Buy this if you liked Bonnie Prince Billy's last, The Letting Go. | ||
| XY765 Member Username: Judge Post Number: 187 Registered: 01-2006 |
Spence, a freind of mine is about to book tickets for Wilco's Berlin gig on May 24 for us (25 too!), I'm surprised the London tickets ain't on sale yet. Kevin I hope you're wrong but it's planted a small seed of doubt in my mind bout this one. I downloaded live versions of all the album tracks a few months ago but didn't listen to them nor the podcast thingy they did last weekend, wil wait till the record comes out here. The 'annoying and predictable trick' LK described with the slow quiet start and big big finish bores the socks of mee too, I'm looking for a step forward/sideways with this. Here's hopin'! If they are half as good in Berlin in May as they were in 2002 in Dublin I'll be a happy man. | ||
| Randy Adams Member Username: Randy_adams Post Number: 1063 Registered: 03-2005 |
"as a sleepy Beatleseque ditty is suddenly interrupted with a jazz guitar explosion twinned with Tweedy's achy blues voice before returning seamlessly to piano tinkle and smooth vocals."<<<<<These do not sound like the words that describe a Kevin record. My copy of "Post-TLC Reformation" has arrived! It's probably been about 12 years since I bought a new Fall album while it was still new. This is also my first 2007 release. Weird recorded sound; MES sounds like he's 70 with Tourette's on the title track. The band sound like Iron Butterfly. Why did he choose this band? I especially hate the bassist. They sound like a pick-up band. "White Line Fever?" I'm down with that, but "Houston" was a much more clever choice. Hey, "Coach and Horses" sounds like it might be good. Ok, I'll shut up until I've finished it but I doubt that I'll ever like this band. Heard at work today: 1. The Bats--Law of Things 2. Augie March--Strange Bird 3. a CD of songs by a neighbor of mine who suggested we start playing together. His songs sound like lighthearted Feelies, a good counterweight to what I do. I'll take him up on it if he manages to slog through mine. 4. Caroline Trettine--"Ten Light Years." | ||
| Allen Belz Member Username: Abpositive Post Number: 293 Registered: 09-2006 |
Dylan/Band - Great White Wonder Kinks - Kink Kontroversy Air - Talkie Walkie | ||
| David Gagen Member Username: David_g Post Number: 22 Registered: 02-2007 |
Danko, Fjeld, Andersen - Ridin' On The Blinds Magnolia Electric Co - What Comes After The Blues Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Howl | ||
| spence Member Username: Spence Post Number: 1330 Registered: 05-2005 |
Randy, you have a knack of hitting the nail on the head, esp re your Fall comment above. However, what I like about it is that its not contrived, which is the way The Fall should be. I must admit, it kinda reminds me of a time in the late 80's when I thought Fall were shit, then in 1990 I saw them, reformed with original members (kind of), they played Birmingham and were awesome. This new album reminds me of the 1990 period again. Back to raw basics. Just played Primary 5 - Go! Momus - Timelord Mogwai - Young Team | ||
| Jeff Whiteaker Member Username: Jeff_whiteaker Post Number: 517 Registered: 10-2004 |
Randy, I haven't heard the new Fall album, nor will I probably ever hear it, but I read an article that said the band on the new album *is*, in fact, a pick-up band. Apparently, on their last US tour, the band ditched Smith and his wife, sans warning (not the first time that's happened!). They had scheduled studio time in LA to record the album. Rather than cancel the studio time, he quickly put together a group of local musicians, whipped them into shape, and made the album anyway. I haven't really been able to get into recent Fall stuff. It seems to lack the soul or the bounce of their 80s work. I commend Smith for keeping it up, though, and that recent albums have received quite a lot of positive press must mean he's doing something right. | ||
| Kurt Stephan Member Username: Slothbert Post Number: 1280 Registered: 04-2005 |
Well, now that it's apparently safe to admit to liking Arcade Fire, I'll say that I'm digging their new one quite a lot. I really don't hear the Springsteen comparisons that are getting tossed around, and I'm sorry, but an overemotive singer alone does not constitute stadium rock. There are just too many bouzoukis, hurdy gurdys, and string quartets (and too few electric guitars) in their songs to remotely qualify as "big" rock. Although their album is #2 on the U.S. charts this week, matching the recent Shins chart coup, so maybe they are superstar rockers now. I've heard the Wilco a couple of times and I'm not sure where to rate it in their canon, but I too find it a relief after "A Ghost is Born." There's some really nice instrumental work going on, and Nels Cline playing wibbly guitar solos is infinitely preferable to Tweedy doing it on the last album. My initial impression is that it's a good balance between Tweedy's more traditional songwriting style and the looser instrumental approach of the latter-day band. I'm binging on '70s Bowie these days because I'm reading a long and very interesting bio on him right now called "Strange Fascination: The Definitive Story." His overall body of work is really hit-or-miss in my eyes, but "Station to Station" through "Scary Monsters" might be the greatest five-album run in rock history. Also listening to the great "Live on Snap" sessions thanks to the kindness of the Martin Amis creation who roams the board. | ||
| Svein Inge Saether Member Username: Springrain Post Number: 16 Registered: 08-2006 |
Orange Juice - The Glasgow School | ||
| Allen Belz Member Username: Abpositive Post Number: 294 Registered: 09-2006 |
Kurt, that sounds like a good topic for another fun list to burn useless braincells on: Best five-album run in history. That Bowie's a pretty damn good one...let me think awhile on the question. | ||
| Little Keith Member Username: Manosludge Post Number: 1702 Registered: 03-2006 |
Don't know the intervening albums, not being up on my Bowie knowledge, but the bookends are indeed works of penetrating genius...I also love Hunky Dory. One cool thing about the Fall: if you don't like the current band, just sit back and bide your time. Before you can say 'the steak place', there'll be a new one! | ||
| Jerry Clark Member Username: Jerry Post Number: 591 Registered: 08-2004 |
Taling Heads:77 -> Speaking In Tongues - A certain Brian Eno has a lot to answer for. Death In Vegas - The Contino Sessions R.E.M. - Bingo Hand Job Borderline '91 Black Angels - Passover Sisters Of Mercy - Vision Thing Gladys Knight & The Pips - If I Were Your Woman? David Byrne - Rei Momo The Dears - No Cities Left Tower Of Power - Tower Of Power Wedding Present - Hit Parade 2 Warren Zevon - Romantic Genius | ||
| Kurt Stephan Member Username: Slothbert Post Number: 1281 Registered: 04-2005 |
That's definitely a great five-album run for the Heads, Jerry. And, of course, Dylan had a rather staggering run with Another Side, BIABH, Hwy 61, Blonde on Blonde, and JWH...and I know some people would add Nashville Skyline to that list. The first five Roxy Music albums were all pretty amazing too. | ||
| Little Keith Member Username: Manosludge Post Number: 1703 Registered: 03-2006 |
I, of course, have to bring up Declan McManus here. His run from "My Aim Is True" through "Trust" gives him some pretty compelling standing in this category. I'm omitting "Taking Liberties" and "10 Bloody Marys" as they were not proper new records and were essentially odds 'n sods collections. Unfortunately, I think "Almost Blue" has to count as a proper new record. Though I like it a lot, it isn't quite up to the same standard. But, if you were able to except it, the run for Elvis would be six, as his next record was the unqualifiedly great "Imperial Bedroom". | ||
| Allen Belz Member Username: Abpositive Post Number: 295 Registered: 09-2006 |
If one were to count "Decade" (which I would, but I understand if one wouldn't) "Comes a Time" to "Hawks and Doves" is pretty spectacular. Also "Slanted and Enchanted" through "Terror Twilight." I know there are some who have real issues with that latter album...I think it's a letdown only in comparison with the others, and not really that much of a one... | ||
| Allen Belz Member Username: Abpositive Post Number: 296 Registered: 09-2006 |
"Al Green Gets Next to You" through "Livin' For You" That's my personal choice right there. | ||
| Allen Belz Member Username: Abpositive Post Number: 298 Registered: 09-2006 |
And then of course there's that band from Down Under...the one with the two singer-songwriters. You know, Air Supply? | ||
| Kurt Stephan Member Username: Slothbert Post Number: 1282 Registered: 04-2005 |
Damn, those are all good ones. How did I forget EC? Maybe I was docking him a notch for "Almost Blue," but if you look at his run of original albums, you're right, LK--pretty amazing up through "Imperial Bedroom." Yeah, that Aussie band had a nice run too from BH to 16LL. | ||
| joe Member Username: Dogmansuede Post Number: 139 Registered: 07-2006 |
i'd have to very quickly add pet shop boys' please-very. | ||
| Randy Adams Member Username: Randy_adams Post Number: 1065 Registered: 03-2005 |
I'd say "Lodger" puts a hiccup in the Bowie string. It's not horrible. But it's not great either. | ||
| Jeff Whiteaker Member Username: Jeff_whiteaker Post Number: 518 Registered: 10-2004 |
I agree about "Lodger." It's just so-so. And despite the title track and a handful of other moments, I've never been too enthusiastic about "Heroes." I *love* "Low" and "Scary Monsters," however. Those are my two favorite Bowie albums. | ||
| Allen Belz Member Username: Abpositive Post Number: 299 Registered: 09-2006 |
Joe, I'd extend that PSB string further..."Release" was the first one for me that felt "damn good but not great". And then they bounced back with the next one. "Lodger" took quite awhile to kick in for me but I like it a lot now. "Heroes" is one of my favorites. | ||
| David Gagen Member Username: David_g Post Number: 25 Registered: 02-2007 |
"Man Who Sold World", "Hunky Dory", "Diamond Dogs", "Ziggy", "Aladdin Sane". Hard to beat that 5, even if I have em in the wrong order. | ||
| Pádraig Collins Member Username: Pádraig_collins Post Number: 1303 Registered: 05-2005 |
Richard Davies going into work. Arctic Monkeys on the way home. First time in ages for the latter. I really enjoyed hearing it again. | ||
| Pádraig Collins Member Username: Pádraig_collins Post Number: 1304 Registered: 05-2005 |
Jerry, does the Bingo Hand Job bootleg exist on CD? I have it on two tapes but have never seen it on CD. It's a great show. I played it quite recently for the first time in many years. | ||
| John B. Member Username: John_b Post Number: 100 Registered: 10-2006 |
The new Air album, Pocket Symphony. The perfect soundtrack over the last few days spent lazing around on the balcony as spring made an early visit to Hamburg. | ||
| joe Member Username: Dogmansuede Post Number: 140 Registered: 07-2006 |
hey allen....i mostly love bilingual (+ some of the best b sides of their career) and parts of nightlife are spectacular. however, there are tracks on both which i'd call pretty patchy without any sort of hesitation. the albums that preceded them are almost offensively consistent! | ||
| Randy Adams Member Username: Randy_adams Post Number: 1069 Registered: 03-2005 |
Last night, my first half-listen to the Luna comp. It sounds like a good solid set except when they're doing those imaginary outtakes from the third VU album. I also listened to the new Fall all the way through. It's better than "Levitate." | ||
| Michael Bachman Member Username: Michael_bachman Post Number: 525 Registered: 01-2005 |
What's the title of the new Fall album? Regarding Mr. Bowie, my five:"Ziggy", "SM/SC", "Heroes", "Station to Station" and "Low". And that's because those are the only five I have besides "Changesbowie and a almost 24 year old vinyl copy of "Let's Dance". I'll be getting the rest of his 70's output this year, but I doubt if I'll get anything after "Let's Dance". | ||
| Kurt Stephan Member Username: Slothbert Post Number: 1286 Registered: 04-2005 |
Yeah, save your money, Michael. All Bowie has ever done that you need ends with "Scary Monsters." I guess his last few have been a credible return to his various '70s styles minus the crass commericalism of his '80s work, but really, what's the point? | ||
| Randy Adams Member Username: Randy_adams Post Number: 1070 Registered: 03-2005 |
Michael, it's called "Post-TLC Reformation!" | ||
| Jerry Clark Member Username: Jerry Post Number: 592 Registered: 08-2004 |
Anyone after Fall bargains should go here: http://www.roughtrade.com/site/shop_resu lts.lasso?search_type=advanced&search_te rms=the+fall I got the Hex Enduction Hour double for Ł6. The Fall - Hex Enduction Hour The Young Disciples - Road To Freedom OST - O Brother Where Art Thou Blue Aeroplanes - Altitude | ||
| Jerry Clark Member Username: Jerry Post Number: 593 Registered: 08-2004 |
Padraig, my version of Bingo Handjob is from dimeadozen. Do you want a CD-R copy? | ||
| kevin Member Username: Kevin Post Number: 1445 Registered: 05-2005 |
Wilco - Sky Blue Sky. My initial claims of blandness are susbsiding - the songs are now revealing themselves as tasteful well constructed gentle songs, very reflective in parts. maybe mr tweedy is/has been going through emotional turmoil. still one or two many wibbly guitar solos for me at times though Luna - Penthouse. Inspired by the recent threads, I just try to blank out all thoughts of the last 2 Velvets albums and it works wonderfully. Ted Leo and The Phamacists - Living With The Living. More of the same from the bold Ted but thats ok with me. Fantastically it includes a song called Bottle of Buckie. Buckie is the nickname for a tonic wine called Buckfast (made by Benedictine monks from S.E England) which is very popular with tramps/down and outs, drunks and youngsters up here in Scotland. I'm paraphrasing here, but one of the lyrics goes something like "me and you with a bottle of Buckie, here on the banks of The Clyde(river)". Obviously Ted and Buckie are no strangers on visits to Glasgow. Neil Young - Live at Massey Hall. From the early 70's, this is accoustic Neil in all his glory. I used to think Neil couldnt sing, but his vocals here are fantastic. New York Dolls debut album. Dusted down after watching the recent documentary about the Dolls reforming to play the Meltdown that was curated by Morrissey. Quite touching in parts, especially the bit where Arthur Kane and David Johannsen met for the first time in years. | ||
| XY765 Member Username: Judge Post Number: 197 Registered: 01-2006 |
Kevin how did you get on with Peter Bjorn and John's Writer's Block? They're playing Dublin in a month and I'm finally going to get to see them live... | ||
| kevin Member Username: Kevin Post Number: 1446 Registered: 05-2005 |
XY - really like the PB&J. Should play it more but, same as it ever was, I find that each day there is at least a dozen albums that I want to play and time just does not allow me to play even half of that. Its certainly one I will keep sticking on though. Just now I am playing Richard Swift - Dressed Up For The Let Down. Really inventive this one, faintly similar to Rufus Wainwright but without the overbearing histrionics that he overindulges in. Only 10 songs, just over 36 minutes. Now if everybody played by these rules I might be able to play more bloody albums each day | ||
| XY765 Member Username: Judge Post Number: 198 Registered: 01-2006 |
Kevin you should then check out Falling Out their one previous to WB, it's just as good in my opinion... Had to laugh about the Buckie post above, haven't drank that stuff in a few years, it was a staple of my college years...and after...though it tastes even worse in the UK...for some reason it tastes different in Ireland. Whenever we were going up north we'd bring southern Buckie to our northern drunkard friends.. | ||
| spence Member Username: Spence Post Number: 1336 Registered: 05-2005 |
Jerry could u get me cdr of bingo pls? Kev, glad you are into the Wilco. I like the phrase well constructed gntle songs, that suits me. In fairness to Ghost, to me, apart from the Krautrockers, which I loved, most songs were well constructed gentle songs too. The first time I heard muzzle of bees live was mind blowing in its quiet glory! The neil Young review got a real brilliant review, I think in MOJO. Must get it. Winston Tong - Theoretically Chinese | ||
| Jerry Clark Member Username: Jerry Post Number: 594 Registered: 08-2004 |
No problem Spence. Email me your address & I'll sort it out. | ||
| Hugh Nimmo Member Username: Hugh_nimmo Post Number: 5 Registered: 03-2007 |
kevin, if you do decide to pick up the earlier Peter, Bjorn and John albums ( Peter, Bjorn and John and Falling Out ) be sure to get the newly released re-issues each of which contains five bonus tracks. | ||
| kevin Member Username: Kevin Post Number: 1451 Registered: 05-2005 |
Hugh, just downloaded both from Napster, they have the extra tracks | ||
| Jonathan Evans Member Username: Jon Post Number: 92 Registered: 04-2005 |
I got the Peter, Bjorn and John albums a while a go from Sweden....I feel robbed now! The question of should I buy the UK stuff for the extras. Anyway, I'm listening to a mini-album by Au Revoir Simone which is really good. They're 3 women who play old synths and its a bargain from their website. I'm also listening to the new Willy Mason album, doesn't seem as good as the last one, but it might be a bit of a grower, and as I'm going to see him in a couple of months I'm sure it'll get a few more listens before then. Cheers Jon | ||
| Hugh Nimmo Member Username: Hugh_nimmo Post Number: 6 Registered: 03-2007 |
Jonathan, the said albums ( containing the bonus tracks ) have just been re-released in Sweden. They are available at 7.49 each from Megastore.se but unless you plan on ordering some additional titles at the same time then their 10 shipping charge is fairly hefty. CDON.com have them for sale at 8.95 each and their shipping charge is a more reasonable 3.95 This practice seems to be happening more and more these days as far as Swedish artists/bands are concerned. I recently purchased Failures And Sparks and Cold War Classics by The Chrysler and the re-issues ( on Galaxy Gramaphonic ) both contain five tracks which were not on the original albums. Currently listening to Songs For Me ( And My Baby ) and The Long Distance Runner by The Motorhomes. Should I start saving for the expanded versions? | ||
| kevin Member Username: Kevin Post Number: 1452 Registered: 05-2005 |
Both are available at Ł6.99 each(free postage)from HMV http://www.hmv.co.uk/hmvweb/simpleSearch .do?searchUID=&pGroupID=-1&simpleSearchS tring=peter+bjorn&primaryID=-1 | ||
| Hugh Nimmo Member Username: Hugh_nimmo Post Number: 7 Registered: 03-2007 |
Padraig, there is a video on YouTube of Kev Carmody, Paul Kelly and John Butler performing 'From Little Things, Big Things Grow.' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tHEGo-g3 mw | ||
| Pádraig Collins Member Username: Pádraig_collins Post Number: 1309 Registered: 05-2005 |
Thanks Hugh, I'll take a look. | ||
| Pádraig Collins Member Username: Pádraig_collins Post Number: 1311 Registered: 05-2005 |
Just did have a look. It's great. | ||
| Hugh Nimmo Member Username: Hugh_nimmo Post Number: 8 Registered: 03-2007 |
Padraig, I was really surprised when I came across the video this afternoon given that the majority of his albums are almost impossible to find. It was a bit slow to download but I got there eventually. I dusted down my Carmody discs after reading your post about the Tribute CD and have been enjoying listening to them again. I suspect you will find it difficult, if not impossible, to track down copies of his early albums ( Pillars of Society; Eulogy; Bloodlines; Images & Illusions ) so feel free to get in touch if you want CD-R copies. Currently listening to Leonard Cohen Songs by The Avalance Quartet. | ||
| Randy Adams Member Username: Randy_adams Post Number: 1078 Registered: 03-2005 |
I got something else out of that video clip. It linked me to a great John Butler Trio performance on board a ship in San Diego Bay. I ordered a John Butler Trio disc. The Carmody one is already steaming its way to me. | ||
| Pádraig Collins Member Username: Pádraig_collins Post Number: 1314 Registered: 05-2005 |
I'll be in touch Hugh! Right now it's time to take a stroll to Manly and reflect upon Ireland's monumental World Cup cricket win over Pakistan! | ||
| Jonathan Evans Member Username: Jon Post Number: 94 Registered: 04-2005 |
Padraig I hope your head's fine after St Patrick's day and an Irish victory in the cricket (just a last minute French try in the six nations spoiled the day). If Pakistan beat Zimbabwe your into the super 8's, before England! Music wise....Well the go-betweens (don't know if anyone's heard of them), and All About Eve (UK Early 90's Goth ish folk ish). Cheers Jon | ||
| Michael Bachman Member Username: Michael_bachman Post Number: 528 Registered: 01-2005 |
Bel Canto - Birds of Passage One of my favorite cd's from the early 90's. Here's some vid's from it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT837FyHt ks http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMKrqVeuK o8 | ||
| Randy Adams Member Username: Randy_adams Post Number: 1080 Registered: 03-2005 |
Hey, this Best of Luna thing is fantastic. And I don't care about the "girlies/earlies" lyric, I'm not sure lyrics are really their thing. It's a fabulous song to listen to. | ||
| Allen Belz Member Username: Abpositive Post Number: 311 Registered: 09-2006 |
It's a Plastic People kind of day... Plastic People of the Universe -"Vol. 2 1982-4" and "Leading Horses" Pulnoc - "Live in New York" | ||
| Allen Belz Member Username: Abpositive Post Number: 312 Registered: 09-2006 |
Oh, and Destiny's Child - "#1's" No apologies... | ||
| spence Member Username: Spence Post Number: 1350 Registered: 05-2005 |
Guster - Ganging up on the sun The Railway Children - Reunion Wilderness David Robertson & Orchestre National de Lyon - Steve Reich: Different Trains - Triple Quartet - The Four Sections | ||
| joe Member Username: Dogmansuede Post Number: 143 Registered: 07-2006 |
i listened to #1s on saturday stuck in traffic in the sun. made the trip a lot more manageable. shame though, that so much of it is so unremarkable whilst other tracks are absolutely sublime. i got AC's high land hard rain and japan's "oil on canvas" on lp yesterday which i've since played a few times already. | ||
| Allen Belz Member Username: Abpositive Post Number: 313 Registered: 09-2006 |
True, joe, though judicious sequencing and programming helps a lot. Haven't listened to High Land, Hard Rain (or any other AC for that matter) for, jeez, it must be years. That one was always a favorite..."Stray," too...one that doesn't get much notice. | ||
| kevin Member Username: Kevin Post Number: 1455 Registered: 05-2005 |
Spence, i thought I was the only person in the world who liked The Railway Children - I have never heard of anybody else who rated them. werent they on factory records at one point before signing to virgin? | ||
| Pádraig Collins Member Username: Pádraig_collins Post Number: 1316 Registered: 05-2005 |
Jonathan, it could be that Ireland plays England in the Super 8, so Ed Joyce can play against his homeland! What dreadful news about the Pakistan coach dying though. Michael, thanks for reminding me of Bel Canto. Time to dig them out and iPod them. Randy, glad you like Luna. | ||
| Hugh Nimmo Member Username: Hugh_nimmo Post Number: 9 Registered: 03-2007 |
kevin, according to Allmusic, Reunion Wilderness was issued on Virgin but I have it on vinyl and my card indexing system lists the label as Factory. | ||
| Randy Adams Member Username: Randy_adams Post Number: 1082 Registered: 03-2005 |
this morning: Pollen--The Glorious Couch Life also Best of Luna again | ||
| Michael Bachman Member Username: Michael_bachman Post Number: 533 Registered: 01-2005 |
Padraig, I can't believe there is no video of my favorite song from Birds of Passage, Oyster. That song is so beautiful in it simple yearning, and is Anneli really using the pebbles and oyster as a metaphor for her own desire for motherhood? | ||
| Little Keith Member Username: Manosludge Post Number: 1717 Registered: 03-2006 |
The Detroit Cobras - Mink, Rat or Rabbit They supposedly have a new one coming out - I can't hardly wait... | ||
| Allen Belz Member Username: Abpositive Post Number: 315 Registered: 09-2006 |
God, why are we forced to these choices...there's no way I could pick one. I need a mink AND a rabbit, and there's sometimes that only a rat will do. It's a false dichotomy, I tell you. Can't quite leave Beyonce behind...I'm playing "The Best Bootlegs in the World Ever" right now. | ||
| Little Keith Member Username: Manosludge Post Number: 1720 Registered: 03-2006 |
I know - so little time, so many fur choices... For a second I thought that read, something like "Beyonce - the Best Booties in the World"...probably a comp she would be on, too - she is, after all, "bootilicious".... Great singer though - I saw her sharing the stage with the much vaunted Jennifer Hudson and she completely held her own... | ||
| spence Member Username: Spence Post Number: 1353 Registered: 05-2005 |
Kev yep I loved em. (Railway Children). They were a typical new style Factory group. They looked good at the time, a more credible Curiosity Kille d The Cat! Gary Newby the singer, all the girls drooled after him they did! The sound initially reminded me of a poppy new Order, then moved into even more popiness, in places Icicle Works. The album reminds me of good times. A box of Marlboro, 15 pints of Fosters/Gamers snakebite, and a chat with Black Francis atthe local pub befoore club on a Tuesday evening. The club was Burberries. The Children played there. | ||
| Allen Belz Member Username: Abpositive Post Number: 317 Registered: 09-2006 |
Wholeheartedly agreed about Ms. Knowles, LK...and that comp is actually a collection of mashups, the most killer being the vocal for "Bootylicious" over the music from "Smells Like Teen Spirit." It goes so well together it's amazing... | ||
| julia motzko Member Username: Julia Post Number: 32 Registered: 05-2005 |
also, for you Luna fans: Britta Phillips & Dean Wareham's new album "Back Numbers". Great! | ||
| Little Keith Member Username: Manosludge Post Number: 1722 Registered: 03-2006 |
It is good, isn't it, Julia? L'Avventura, or however you spell that, didn't grab me the way the new one has...it sounds like a perfect mix of Nancy Sinatra, Lee Hazlewood and Esquivel... Calling the Kevinator: Kevin, what do you know about the Fratellis? Aren't they fellow Scots? I've been seeing their name crop up all over the place as some kind of marvel of scuzzy, rootsy punk and wonder if they're all that? | ||
| spence Member Username: Spence Post Number: 1354 Registered: 05-2005 |
Jeff Tweedy - Sunken Treasure LK, I've heard Fratellis, probably ok and new to the kids, but in my view a fifth generation Wonderstuff, or a 3rd rate Frank and Walters, nae, Kingmaker even, truly appauling, heard it all before and the personality of a dead amoeba. | ||
| Mark Leydon Member Username: Mark_leydon Post Number: 97 Registered: 05-2005 |
Speaking of Jeff Tweedy, recently forked out on Kicking Television - Wilco Live in Chicago Not to point too fine a point on it, this CD kicks arse. One of the better live albums I've heard - beats most of their studio stuff in my opinon. Whets my appetite for their upcoming Sydney concert on April 21. | ||
| Allen Belz Member Username: Abpositive Post Number: 318 Registered: 09-2006 |
Scarecrow - John Mellencamp I've avoided this guy for years, mostly on the strength of "Jack and Diane,"...a song I still loathe, from it's fuckheaded advice to cling to 16 as long as you can, because the "thrill of living" disappears soon after (that may have been what happened to you, John, and if so that's sad, but don't tell me That's How It Is or I'll laugh in your face) to the little "did-dit" at the end of the guitar break which sounds so overly pleased with itself. So he'll never be a font of wisdom to me and he still spends too much time feeling sorry for himself, but...his heart's in the right place most of the time, and this album and "Lonesome Jubilee" are quite listenable - even exciting at times. | ||
| kevin Member Username: Kevin Post Number: 1458 Registered: 05-2005 |
LK - Spence is spot on about The Frattellis | ||
| Kurt Stephan Member Username: Slothbert Post Number: 1297 Registered: 04-2005 |
That's a brave admission, Allen. And I'll back you up by saying that I have "Scarecrow" too and liked it quite a bit when it came out (though I despised "Jack and Diane" and his even-worse Cougar-era hits). I don't think I'd have much interest in them now, but you have to say at least one thing about those Mellencamp records: producer Don Gehman knew how to get an exciting drum sound. And R.E.M. noticed too--they said that's largely why they picked Gehman to produce "Lifes Rich Pageant." | ||
| Little Keith Member Username: Manosludge Post Number: 1725 Registered: 03-2006 |
Apropos of nothing, I remember that Bob Dylan, ever the contrarian, ever the iconoclast, thought the granny singing at the beginning of that record was the best thing on it... That said, I thought that record had its moments... Spence and K, thanks for the word on the Fratellis...I take it "personality of a dead amoeba" is a bad thing... | ||
| Pádraig Collins Member Username: Pádraig_collins Post Number: 1317 Registered: 05-2005 |
I love Jack And Diane. But I prefer Simone An Perry. | ||
| Kurt Stephan Member Username: Slothbert Post Number: 1299 Registered: 04-2005 |
And I noticed that the title of the Fratellis album is "Costello Music." What the hell kind of stupid name is that for an album? |