SteveMc 2,674 Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,384 Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Been listening to Rammstein's new album quite a bit since it came out on Friday. Perhaps their best in close to 20 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,443 Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 On 5/19/2019 at 12:02 AM, SteveMc said: IT'S BETTER TO TRAVEL is a great record. I love the Barryesque vibe of THEME FROM... KALEIDOSCOPE WORLD has its moments, but doesn't quite live up to its predecessor. Well done @SteveMc SteveMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 5 hours ago, Richard said: KALEIDOSCOPE WORLD has its moments Forever Blue is one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oomoog the Ecstatic 314 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Some evocative Franky: Check out my Top 30 of All Time if you haven't. I recently made changes and haven't updated it here, but the majority of changes are moving I Want You Back to 5th place, Everybody Plays The Fool is moved higher, and I added Don't Speak and Break My Stride to the top 30. But you won't see the changes here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,042 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 I've been enjoying the heck out of WEEZER's THE TEAL ALBUM lately (their album of 80s covers). I don't care what anyone says, I think the album is fun as heck The only track not as good as the rest is the last track, Stand By Me. Doesn't fit the mood and tone of the rest of the album, and isn't as good of a cover either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 I listened to the Black Album a bunch in March. Good album! I also came around on Pacific Daydream, an album I once professed to hate but now think is in their top 5! I'm weird! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,042 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 I still can't get into any of their post-Red Album albums. Check out the teal album though, 36 minutes of up-beat, pick-you-up-and-put-a-smile-on-your-face music! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 2014 - present Weezer REALLY clicks for me for some reason. I tried 2005-2010 Weezer again earlier this year and I still think all 4 of those albums are stinky poop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 The Blue Album is all I need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,042 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 What's wrong with Pinkerton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,235 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Blue and Pinkerton are the only two albums I really love but they’re still pretty reliable for a catchy track or two. “QB Blitz” is kinda addictive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 "Weekend Woman" is my jam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Today marks 35 years since the release of The Bangles' first LP record, All Over The Place. While the band is best remembered in the public consciousness as a part of the excess, sound, and nostalgia of the 80s, a lot of their material actually goes against the grain of the times. This is very true of All Over The Place. The guitar driven approach of the record hearkens back to the music of the 60s, yet with a style all the band's own. Of all their 80s records, this one probably best reflects the band's live sound. The record came about after the local success of the band's self-titled EP. Original bassist Annette Zilinskas left shortly before recording of AOTP commenced to pursue lead vocal opportunities in her boyfriend's country-punk outfit. She was replaced by Michael Steele, who had cut her teeth in The Runaways and more than a dozen other local bands. Steele had been eyeing the position for awhile, and immediately clicked with the band's material. More, she added a new (and I think, critical) dimension to Hoffs and the Peterson sisters' already potent vocal mix. In what was described as a "forced marriage," production duties were given to David Khane, who, although apparently a nightmare to work with and emotionally abusive to boot, must be given credit, at least on this album, for bringing out the essence of the band's sound, and solidifying what would become their signature 4-part vocal harmonies. The material on the album consists of songs that had been part of the band's live sets. A couple of covers are present, but almost all were written by lead guitarist Vicki Peterson herself, or together with rhythm guitarist Susanna Hoffs. Their songwriting shines together, showing great promise for a partnership that, unfortunately, was rather short-lived. Tracks like "Hero Takes A Fall," and, especially, "Dover Beach" are fantastic. Hoffs gives spirited lead performances on those tracks, as well as "He's Got A Secret" and the infectious "James." V. Peterson and Hoffs share vocal duties on the energetic "Tell Me," which contains a nice little bass showcase. Vicki takes lead on a couple of other tracks, notably "Restless," and harmonizes wonderfully with her sister Debbi on the string based "More Than Meets The Eye." Debbi herself takes lead duties on the two covers on the album (other than the bonus track "Where Were You When I Needed You), "Live" (The Merry-Go Round) and the delightful "Going Down To Liverpool" (Katrina and The Waves), while providing some great, and clear beats from behind her drums. Steele's basslines fit right in, and her backing vocal contributions, though not as extensive as on later albums, do add some nice flavor, especially on "Liverpool" and "James." Unlike on their next effort, Different Light, money was not exactly plentiful on this one, so Khane did not exercise his penchant for employing studio musicians to polish the sound here. Thus, there is a certain rawness to the whole album. Nonetheless, perhaps for the singles, a little additional guitar work is believed to have been solicited from one of Steele's former bandmates, Mike Condello, and perhaps from Steele herself. "Hero Takes The Fall" and "Going Down To Liverpool" were released as singles, the video of the latter featuring Hoffs family friend Leonard Nimoy. Both made only moderate impact on the charts, but they, along with strong critical reception, a tour as the opening act for Cyndi Lauper and Huey and The News, and favorable word of mouth, led to increasing attention for the band, especially in American college campuses, but also as far as the U.K., where they were not unknown as a topic in musician's circles, with Steele basslines gaining especial attention. The "Hero Takes A Fall" music video attracted the attention of another musician, Prince, who became enamored of Ms. Hoffs, and joined the band on stage on a couple of occasions, giving them a new track, "Manic Monday." The situation would attract media and corporate attention, defining the future of the band's image and sound. But, before all that, stands All Over The Place, a strong and certain debut. Many, if not most, committed fans (and critics) number it as their best effort altogether. It is not hard to hear why. For me, there really is not a bad track on here. Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,278 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 I would love to hear a Jazz arrangement of this SteveMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,443 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I'm afraid the closest that you'll get @Faleel J.M., is Collins' funk monstrosity of BEHIND THE LINES on FACE VALUE, or his work on A NIGHT IN PARIS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,316 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 This is how I'm mostly spending today ... sort of a NI music festival in a day, really. Ward Park is in Gary Lightbody and Jonny Quinn's hometown of Bangor, and as the poster indicates they've done the big outdoor gig thing there twice before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,306 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 On 5/23/2019 at 7:28 PM, Faleel J.M. said: I would love to hear a Jazz arrangement of this Not available so I post this clip as well. Like the refrain, BTW. "Come with me I need you I fear the dark and I live all alone I'll give you wine and food too And something special after if you like" Believe it or not, this is how I discovered Genesis. Saw the clip on TV at the time and I was so struck by the synth solo, it's one of the reasons why I wanted a synthesizer! A year later I bought my first synth, a Korg MS-20 SteveMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,443 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 There's a band with one of the Howes (Dylan, I think) that has jazzed-up King Crimson. Its not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,384 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Post-Gabriel Genesis (and Phil Collins, for that matter) is severely underrated. SteveMc and Faleel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,278 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 I really like that "So glad you could make it" bit, makes me think of a table full of posh goblins etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,443 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, Thor said: Post-Gabriel Genesis (and Phil Collins, for that matter) is severely underrated. Not by me, Thor; WIND AND WUTHERING is my all-time favourite Genesis record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,278 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 You promised! You promised! You promised! Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,306 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Needless to say I prefer the Gabriel Genesis: Selling England By The Pound, The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway, ... Not so much into Duke and '80s or '90s radio-friendly Genesis, also known as Phil Collins & Band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,384 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 He, he...yeah, I'm not surprised, Alex. A film composer friend of mine is a big Phil Collins fan, and I've had several 'listening evenings' at his house, listening to his solo stuff. Which is really incredibly rich and detailed and sophisticated and funky. Moreso than I had thought before. There's so much more to his catalogue than "In the Air Tonight" and that kind of stuff (which is a fabulous song, btw, albeit overplayed). SteveMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,306 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Just now, Thor said: . There's so much more to his catalogue than "In the Air Tonight" and that kind of stuff (which is a fabulous song, btw, albeit overplayed). He's an incredible gifted drummer and he has a great voice. I do prefer his earlier singing voice when it was softer, more intimate and fragile. One of my favorite songs is Which Way The Wind Blows by Anthony Phillips and sung by Phil Collins. I once played the song for a friend and when I asked him "Guess who the singer is?", he had no clue. He did not recognize Phil Collins, the guy from In The Air Tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,278 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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A24 4,306 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Saw this CD lying in the store and the cover made me curious so I'm listening to it right now on youtube music. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,443 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Ooh, I like this one #I haven't stopped dancin', yet, with you, my only partner. I haven't stopped lovin' you, yet. It's alright, alright, alright# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 RIP Dr. John Listening to my favorite of his albums, Dr. John’s Gumbo Naïve Old Fart and SteveMc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,306 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 SteveMc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Graphically, that album cover was 10 years ahead of its time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,306 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 When the album was just released I thought the cover of Breakfast In America was really eye-catching, for some reason. This one too, BTW: Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,674 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Witty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,443 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 10 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: Out of interest, Alex, why GOODBYE STRANGER? Why not JUST ANOTHER NERVOUS WRECK, or GONE HOLLYWOOD, or probably their masterpiece CHILD OF VISION? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,306 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 4 minutes ago, SteveMc said: Witty. And very up-to-date and contemporary. 4 minutes ago, Richard said: Out of interest, Alex, why GOODBYE STRANGER? Why not JUST ANOTHER NERVOUS WRECK, or GONE HOLLYWOOD, or probably their masterpiece CHILD OF VISION? Because 'Goodbye Stranger' was suggested by youtube after I listened to Silver's 'Wham Bam Shang A Lang'. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,443 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 A good answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,384 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 My favourite band!! I have everything they've ever done, and then some. Perhaps Alex and I can find some common ground after all? Funny you should mention this now, though. Roger Hodgson is playing live in Oslo in ONE AND A HALF HOUR, just a 10-minute bike ride from where I live! But I saw him here a few years ago, and skipping this one. Have other plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,443 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 @Thor, what do you think of SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,384 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 6 minutes ago, Richard said: @Thor, what do you think of SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE? Love it! Took some time getting used to -- especially the sharper, more "New Orleans"-type sound, and Mark Hart's voice, but now I really like it. I even enjoy SLOW MOTION, their last studio album. ROGER HODGSON IS ENTERING THE STAGE IN 5 MINUTES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,443 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Better get yer skates on, then! I first heard IT'S A HARD WORLD, on some "fuck off" hi-fi, in London, about 21 years ago. I bought the CD the next day, and I've never looked back. SLOW MOTION is rather hard to come by, but I keep looking. FREE AS A BIRD is good, as is BROTHER WHERE YOU BOUND? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,306 Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Just like my friends back then, I always liked Supertramp, but somehow never got deep into them. We were more into the worlds of Yes, Pink Floyd, Genesis, etc. In fact, I only had their commercial breakthrough album 'Breakfast In America' (on vinyl) and I know a couple of classic songs from before that one. Decades later, I bought 'Crisis? What Crisis?' (on CD) but I wasn't blown away by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,443 Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Try CRIME OF THE CENTURY; possibly their greatest achievement. SCHOOL (contented sigh ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandor 796 Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Currently into Mumford & Sons. Their latest album Delta is great imo. The last 2 minutes of The Wild are really cinematic and epic, so anyone willing to listen to the whole 5 minute+ song won't be disappointed I think. Koray Savas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 They stumbled with their second album, but I dig everything else. If you like Marcus Mumford you should also check out his work as part of The New Basement Tapes. Sandor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,042 Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Their second album was so bad I never even checked out their third. Loved the first tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 I really enjoy Marcus Mumford on the Inside Llewyn Davis OST (the track “Fare Thee Well”) but I’m afraid his band just wasn’t to my taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandor 796 Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 33 minutes ago, Jay said: Their second album was so bad I never even checked out their third. Loved the first tho. Are we talking about Babel..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 4 minutes ago, Sandor said: Are we talking about Babel..? Yep. 40 minutes ago, Jay said: Their second album was so bad I never even checked out their third. Loved the first tho. It’s much better, you should give it a spin sometime. 27 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: I really enjoy Marcus Mumford on the Inside Llewyn Davis OST (the track “Fare Thee Well”) but I’m afraid his band just wasn’t to my taste. Ever listen to the aforementioned New Basement Tapes? Some interesting takes on Dylan on that album! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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