Boris Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Scott 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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OmiyaHearts Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 La Luz - It's Alive Only discovered the band about 8 months ago and listen to this album almost every day, sometimes more often. Now one of my favourite bands and probably my favourite album (taken over from Some Friendly by The Charlatans). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 (edited) Only one answer: The Who - Quadrophenia. Edited February 11, 2019 by I P Knightley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Craig Gordons Gloves Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Jesus, this is a tough one. For me it has to be The Seldom Seen Kid by Elbow with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and the Chantages choir. Excellent album made even better with the full orchestra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozi Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 (edited) Some great shouts on here, got my 3 year old massively into London Calling which he asks me to put on every night before his bath, parralel lines, physical graffiti, quadrophenia all great shouts... Thought about a Mary Chain album or the debut from XX.. However I am going to go left field and say Black Keys Rubber Factory, its absolutely stunning and ever since my brother in law loaned me it, I have hardly ever gone more than a week without listening to it. It's nigh on perfect Edited February 11, 2019 by Bozi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) Brian Fallon's 2nd album Sleepwalkers. I listen to it most days and loved his acoustic set in the Usher hall last week. Edited February 12, 2019 by Captain America Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 On 11/02/2019 at 19:27, Craig Gordons Gloves said: Jesus, this is a tough one. Yep, that's why most of us prefer lists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 My 11 year old son standing on stage and singing in front of teachers, pupils and parents, with only a mic and a piano...I couldn’t do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 18 hours ago, luckyBatistuta said: My 11 year old son standing on stage and singing in front of teachers, pupils and parents, with only a mic and a piano...I couldn’t do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 (edited) Damned Damned Damned by The Damned. Game changer album that I was a few years too young to know about in the day. The original and best in the UK genre. Unrefined, crude, raw. Aural violence. Got into them on the 3rd album (Machine Gun Etiquette 1979) and later at school in the 80s. Later to discover upon buying the early albums that Brian James was a genius, albeit flawed with his poor follow up, Music For Pleasure. My musical tastes are not very wide and varied. You can blame The Damned for that because music like that rather blooters a lot of other music into obsolescence. Edited February 13, 2019 by Victorian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Possibly the wrong thread, but why do some people think Never Mind The Bollocks is good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 On 10/02/2019 at 10:28, John Findlay said: Wish you were here. Pink Floyd. Great shout. Nearly put Animals on as my number 1. Very close between that and Led Zep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Lovecraft said: Possibly the wrong thread, but why do some people think Never Mind The Bollocks is good? Malcolm McLaren did an amazing job of promoting The Pistols as the be-all-and-end-all of 70s UK punk. The idea still exists today. To be fair, Anarchy in the UK, Pretty Vacant and GSTQ are decent songs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Victorian said: Malcolm McLaren did an amazing job of promoting The Pistols as the be-all-and-end-all of 70s UK punk. The idea still exists today. To be fair, Anarchy in the UK, Pretty Vacant and GSTQ are decent songs. But the whole thing was not anarchy, it was just marketing. Completely the opposite of what it was supposed to represent. "Richard Branson spent the night deciding the track list and which versions to use, and included all the hits on the record, despite the objections of the band, McLaren's management company Glitterbest and most of Virgin" Plus, it sounds like arse. Edited February 13, 2019 by Lovecraft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 They were essentially the X factor of the 70s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Just now, Lovecraft said: But the whole thing was not anarchy, it was just marketing. Completely the opposite of what it was supposed to represent. "Richard Branson spent the night deciding the track list and which versions to use, and included all the hits on the record, despite the objections of the band, McLaren's management company Glitterbest and most of Virgin" Plus, it sounds like arse. McLaren briefly managed The Clash and The Damned along with The Pistols. There was a big bust up during a joint tour. But yes, The Pistols especially were manufactured. The Clash went off in their direction and The Damned were the genuine anarchic, chaotic hellraisers. Probably lucky to be alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Just now, Victorian said: McLaren briefly managed The Clash and The Damned along with The Pistols. There was a big bust up during a joint tour. But yes, The Pistols especially were manufactured. The Clash went off in their direction and The Damned were the genuine anarchic, chaotic hellraisers. Probably lucky to be alive. But The Clash and The Damned made great music, whereas (IMO) the Sex Pistols did not. I get the whole Sex Pistols "thing" I just struggle to understand why anyone would think the music is any good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 (edited) Edgy...... Edited February 13, 2019 by Lovecraft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Lovecraft said: But The Clash and The Damned made great music, whereas (IMO) the Sex Pistols did not. I get the whole Sex Pistols "thing" I just struggle to understand why anyone would think the music is any good. Because of a naive, poor appreciation of the era, aided grealy by McLaren's PR. Of the London 'big 3', they were by far the worst players. Punk = Pistols to lots of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 4 minutes ago, Lovecraft said: Edgy...... True. But banal commercialism is also practiced by hugely talented, legendary musicians. Hang your head in shame Captain S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Just now, Victorian said: True. But banal commercialism is also practiced by hugely talented, legendary musicians. Hang your head in shame Captain S. Which Mr Lydon cannot be included with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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luckyBatistuta Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Ulysses said: it was a tear in the eye moment, I’m a soppy sod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 4 hours ago, Lovecraft said: Edgy...... He did the adverts to get the money together to record another PIL album so that's ok with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 The Sun Is Often Out by The Longpigs. Superb from opener to ending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor jambo Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Guns ‘n’ roses appetite for destruction Utter perfection- from the artwork to the music. in the age of cassette tapes and rewinding using a pencil to save batteries every song was terrific Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 On 09/02/2019 at 23:53, adambraejambo said: Depeche Mode. Violator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Watt-Zeefuik Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 On 09/02/2019 at 21:52, Tazio said: Tom Waits Raindogs. It has so much going on and so many sides of his writing, mad stories, beautiful ballads, and noisy madness. Lucky enough to see the tour at The Playhouse and it is still in my top 3 gigs of all time. Was thinking of mentioning Mule Variations -- honestly didn't think anyone else would mention Waits. He's an acquired taste but holy lord can he hit you deep with one song and then smack you upside the head with the next. I've never seen him live and he's getting up in years, but I watch his tour announcements like a hawk. Love the shoutouts for London Calling and Shostakovich as well. Right now what's coming to mind is the Pogues' If I Should Fall From Grace With God. Rum, Sodomy, and the Lash gets a lot of pub but I don't think it's half the album that IISFFGWG is - way too much meddling by Costello. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 4 hours ago, Ugly American said: Lists lists lists..... *Ahem* On 09/02/2019 at 21:25, Ulysses said: One per post. Shove your lists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas Green Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Loved their first album in my early years of high school but this one was just the best. "Watch out!" Was the soundtrack to my mid teens. Plus, today they have just released their first new track in 10 years. It is a great day ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 On 14/02/2019 at 15:28, jim747 said: Another amazing album from beginning to end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watt-Zeefuik Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 15 hours ago, Ulysses said: *Ahem* Sorry, too much meandering. The pick was If I Should Fall From Grace With God. Shane's beautiful antics and screams draw the attention, but what comes through in videos and when you see them in concert (best concert of my life) is how unbelievably tightly they all hang together at high speed, staying precisely in time while still playing with what seems like reckless abandon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Lincs Jambo Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 I would probably come up with 52 different answers depending on which week I got asked. At the moment it would be K by Kula Shaker. Hopefully this thread’s still on page 1 next month ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaap's Sigh Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Who’s Next. Not a filler on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Listened to this again the other day. What a ******* album Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim747 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 First album I bought (with my paper round money, I was 13). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 On 11/02/2019 at 09:14, Carl Fredrickson said: Some great suggestions so far - I love Queen, Big Country and Blondie. I discovered The River by Bruce Springsteen when I was 12 and it blew me away. However THE album of choice would have to be Born To Run. Under 40 minutes but no fillers Beat me to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccarton3 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 On 09/02/2019 at 22:22, jonesy said: Aja, Steely Dan. Are you going to the Hydro on Wednesday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 A few because there is no one album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, Seymour M Hersh said: A few because there is no one album. Ah yes, but which one? (some good choices, by the way) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Seymour M Hersh said: A few because there is no one album. No Popped In, Souled Out in that collection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 On 11/02/2019 at 21:55, Bozi said: Some great shouts on here, got my 3 year old massively into London Calling which he asks me to put on every night before his bath, parralel lines, physical graffiti, quadrophenia all great shouts... Thought about a Mary Chain album or the debut from XX.. However I am going to go left field and say Black Keys Rubber Factory, its absolutely stunning and ever since my brother in law loaned me it, I have hardly ever gone more than a week without listening to it. It's nigh on perfect Pyschocandy - brilliant album. You can throw in Black Grape's Its Great When You're Straight.... Yeah into the mix too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozi Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 38 minutes ago, Marvin said: Pyschocandy - brilliant album. You can throw in Black Grape's Its Great When You're Straight.... Yeah into the mix too. It really is, I missed seeing them in the 90's and thought I missed the boat. When they returned and did the Psychcandy tour it was incredible. As others have said though, it depends on my mood, this week it might be Murder Ballads, next week Let England Shake, OK Computer.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccarton3 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 1 hour ago, jonesy said: Almost bought tickets but reluctantly decided against the best part of £200, despite them being my favourite band. Will probably regret it come tomorrow. You? Yes, I'm going along. Got some tickets on Ticketmaster for £50.00. Be quite far back (level 2) but really wanted to see the band live, what's left of it. Sad that Becker won't be there but be interesting to see how Fagen sounds. Steve Winwood is on for an hour and a half. and Steely Dan the same. Would have preferred 2 hours of the latter but there it is. If they play Peg and Only a Fool, i will be happy enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 2 hours ago, Samuel Camazzola said: No Popped In, Souled Out in that collection? Never a fan of those weejie tramps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 13 hours ago, Bozi said: It really is, I missed seeing them in the 90's and thought I missed the boat. When they returned and did the Psychcandy tour it was incredible. As others have said though, it depends on my mood, this week it might be Murder Ballads, next week Let England Shake, OK Computer.... Saw them in Bristol and couple of times. Psychocandy and Damage and Joy tours. OK Computer is a brilliant album. Think I will stick it on when I get home from work tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 On 10/02/2019 at 13:08, Debut 4 said: Epic. A demonstration of their ability to take a mixture of art rock, new wave and soft rock songs from their collection and turn them into stadium anthems. My brother and I saw them at the SECC back in 1993ish. Not only did the driver of the coach get lost (I'm sure he thought he was going to. Hampden), my shit head brother fainted TWICE. I also burst all my stitches from a recent op. The white tee shirt I had on under the one bought at the gig became a rather sticky crimson. Other than that it was a decent show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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