Richard 2950 Report post Posted January 24 The hair! The dress! The wind machine! The lip-synch! The hair! The 80s at its most awful. Thanks, @Alexcremers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexcremers 1499 Report post Posted January 26 It strikes me how precise these parts can be. 2 SteveMc and Richard reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard 2950 Report post Posted January 26 2:46 is brilliant! It's as if the song takes off into another realm. Shame they didn't do anything near as successful as this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexcremers 1499 Report post Posted January 26 Indeed, I always loved the part at 4:10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dougie 4419 Report post Posted January 29 What's the name of that song in that Joy by Dior ad featuring Jennifer Lawrence? I remember it used to be on some old colour printing ad years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexcremers 1499 Report post Posted January 29 3 hours ago, dougie said: What's the name of that song in that Joy by Dior ad featuring Jennifer Lawrence? I remember it used to be on some old colour printing ad years ago. 1 Richard reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marian Schedenig 1632 Report post Posted January 29 8 hours ago, Alexcremers said: One of my favourite Stones songs! I was pleasantly surprised when it won the audience vote slot in their latest concert in Austria - I was rooting for it, but I didn't really expect to ever hear it live. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ii2 138 Report post Posted January 29 Passionate, emotional, atmospheric. Just wait for 2:27. Thanks, @SteveMc! 1 SteveMc reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stefancos 8682 Report post Posted January 30 Whats with all the Bangles love round here lately? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveMc 1235 Report post Posted January 30 It's about time they get their due! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stefancos 8682 Report post Posted January 30 They had like 2 hits in the 80's. What are you taking about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveMc 1235 Report post Posted January 30 5 minutes ago, Stefancos said: They had like 2 hits in the 80's. What are you taking about? Frankly, the hits (with the exception of Eternal Flame) do not represent their best work. Take their 1984 album All Over The Place for instance. Strong stuff on there. Everything is a strong album. too, imo. And you guys know my feelings on Michael Steele's bass work. 1 Ii2 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stefancos 8682 Report post Posted January 30 I don't, to be honest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveMc 1235 Report post Posted January 30 She had a unique touch and tone. She really honed her craft, and played the bass a bit differently from most players (preferring playing on different frets). Its buried under the typical 80s production more often than not, but when you listen close you hear some interesting harmonic creativity, and a strong sense of functional melody. Her lines are self contained, yet support their songs very well. 1 Ii2 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ii2 138 Report post Posted January 30 34 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Whats with all the Bangles love round here lately? Expect alot of these, my friend. ps. I know I'm just reposting what Steve has already posted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ii2 138 Report post Posted January 30 A little bit of a sad history to this beautiful song. One of their best works I would say. 1 SteveMc reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexcremers 1499 Report post Posted February 3 Ah, the Seventies ... a time when men respected women, Columbo and wood-paneled walls ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stefancos 8682 Report post Posted February 3 Forget it Alex, it's all about The Bangles now. Only on JWfan! 1 SteveMc reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard 2950 Report post Posted February 3 Ah, the 70s, when men were real men, women were real women, and small furry creatures from Alpha Centauri were real small furry creatures from Alpha Centauri! 5 hours ago, Stefancos said: ...it's all about The Bangles now. Fuck The Bangles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveMc 1235 Report post Posted February 3 2 Richard and The Illustrious Jerry reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ii2 138 Report post Posted February 3 1 hour ago, Richard said: Fuck The Bangles Your punishment: Seven days of the lyrics of select Bangles songs flooding your PM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard 2950 Report post Posted February 3 You know I don't mean it, guys 2 SteveMc and Ii2 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveMc 1235 Report post Posted February 3 Yeah, we're just having a good time here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard 2950 Report post Posted February 3 I'm sorry, Steve, are we having a good time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveMc 1235 Report post Posted February 3 No ill or malicious feelings on my end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard 2950 Report post Posted February 3 I liked him better before he changed his avatar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexcremers 1499 Report post Posted February 3 7 hours ago, Alexcremers said: Ah, the Seventies ... a time when men respected women, Columbo and wood-paneled walls ... BTW, the fourth one is the prettiest of the lot. IMO, of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stefancos 8682 Report post Posted February 3 18 minutes ago, Richard said: You know I don't mean it, guys You should! They had 2 hits in the last century, thats it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveMc 1235 Report post Posted February 3 1 minute ago, Stefancos said: You should! They had 2 hits in the last century, thats it! 2? no. Manic Monday Walk Like An Egyptian Hazy Shade Of Winter Eternal Flame That's four major hits, double your total! But, again, the deep album cuts are where it's at. 1 Ii2 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Knox Harrington 3943 Report post Posted February 3 22 minutes ago, Richard said: I liked him better before he changed his avatar. Well I for one am glad to have you at the forum for 3 weeks. I don't think these kids can quote. 1 Richard reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ii2 138 Report post Posted February 3 1 hour ago, Richard said: You know I don't mean it, guys I know. All good things on my end. My punishment post was just a joke. 1 hour ago, SteveMc said: Yeah, we're just having a good time here. Yeah. I'm just trying to make use of my first weeks here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexcremers 1499 Report post Posted February 7 Who wins this battle? Vanessa Carlton versus Michelle Branch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 10355 Report post Posted February 7 @Horner's Dynamic Range knows Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveMc 1235 Report post Posted February 8 I'll take Carlton, for the piano line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexcremers 1499 Report post Posted February 8 But Branch has Santana! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveMc 1235 Report post Posted February 8 Not working for me on that one. Neither song really pushes my buttons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostbusters II 3769 Report post Posted February 8 Michelle Branch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard 2950 Report post Posted February 8 Vanessa Carlton vs Michelle Branch. Ooh, it's a doozy. Joni Mitchell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muad'Dib 1141 Report post Posted February 9 1 SteveMc reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexcremers 1499 Report post Posted February 9 8 hours ago, Richard said: Vanessa Carlton vs Michelle Branch. Ooh, it's a doozy. Joni Mitchell. No, you have to choose between Carlton and Branch, Richard. 1 Richard reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard 2950 Report post Posted February 9 6 hours ago, Muad'Dib said: Fuckin' A! That's more like it! A standout track, from absolutely his best album. Did you know, @Muad'Dib; there is no metal, on this record. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveMc 1235 Report post Posted February 10 Welcome Home by Til Tuesday. This album suffers a bit from questionable production, but Aimee Mann's songwriting is on point. A couple of tracks have really effective choruses. "Coming Up Close" does not suffer from any weaknesses, though. This song here is not only an album highlight, but an 80s highlight. Leagues better than Voices Carry. Needs wider recognition. Full Moon Fever by Tom Petty Killer album overall. You really can't go wrong with "Free Fallin'"," Runnin' Down a Dream" and "I Won't Back Down". True classics. The only real weakness is that side two lacks anything of this caliber, though still bristling with some fine songwriting. Including "Waiting For Tonight," (which featured The Bangles) would have really taken things to that next level, and Petty apparently regretted not doing so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexcremers 1499 Report post Posted February 11 This original is better than the Carpenters version. Amazing that this made people think The Beatles were secretly back together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveMc 1235 Report post Posted February 11 3 hours ago, Alexcremers said: This original is better than the Carpenters version. Amazing that this made people think The Beatles were secretly back together. Actually, I've been listening to this recently. People believe what they want to believe I guess. If the Beatles really did get back together they would do something rather more original than this. Not too bad nevertheless. More a Canadian Supertramp than a Canadian Beatles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faleel J.M. 1603 Report post Posted February 11 1 SteveMc reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexcremers 1499 Report post Posted February 11 55 minutes ago, SteveMc said: More a Canadian Supertramp than a Canadian Beatles. That's spot on! Especially when it goes "... of interplanetary, most extraordinary craft". However, I like the production which does sound like Beatles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard 2950 Report post Posted February 11 55 minutes ago, SteveMc said: More a Canadian Supertramp than a Canadian Beatles. Quite right! You're bloody well right! You've got a bloody right, to say! A-ha! You're bloody well right. You know you got a right to say. 47 minutes ago, Faleel J.M. said: Their best song is still ONLY SOLUTIONS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveMc 1235 Report post Posted February 15 Why was this not a U.S. hit? One of my favorites, anyway. Video is too 80s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard 2950 Report post Posted February 15 It sounds like the child of Chicago, and Mr. Mister, with a hint of BIG GENERATOR era Yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor 2048 Report post Posted February 15 3 hours ago, SteveMc said: Why was this not a U.S. hit? One of my favorites, anyway. Video is too 80s. Yeah, but it's a fun anthem. Cute video too, with Williams jr. going all Martin Sheen/Apocalypse Now at one point there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
