Before he talks about the specific songs, there's this: "But for those interested in being trendsetters, here are a few songs that exemplify the essence of this genre." What does that even mean? That I'd be a trendsetter if I started listening to these songs? Would others need to start listening because of me to achieve trendsetter status? How many exactly? Dumb. Thaby zoo
I just learned about the book I Swear I Was There today. It's about all the people who claimed to be at the famous Sex Pistols gig in Manchester in 1976. Sounds like it could be a fun read. Anyone here read it and can share your thoughts? Available on Amazon.by zoo
That article is...not good.by zoo
Well, that sucks. I really like The Time. He was a phenomenal drummer, but I had no idea he played guitar. I'm listening to that Alexander O'Neal track mentioned in the article--great solo for sure. RIP.by zoo
Nice! Thanks for sharing.by zoo
I think Arnold Palmer has a clothing line? I'm not a golfer, so I have no idea how prevalent it is in that world. Is MIles' music sampled heavily?by zoo
Wow. That's bonkers! Sounds like you had a blast making it. The music and lyrics are quite clever. Good job!by zoo
While we're sharing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOndQVYx7n0 2015 North Sea Jazz Festival. This was a killer band, highlighted (for me, at least) by Jesse Johnson of The Time on lead guitar.by zoo
Just saw a commercial during the Tigers-Mariners for ChatGPT featuring "Someone Somewhere in Summertime" by Simple Minds. That was certainly unexpected.by zoo
I wonder how Geddy's voice sounds these days. It wasn't great 10 years ago. And that's not necessarily a criticism--he's not young and a lot of those notes are tough to hit. I read one person suggesting a female vocalist handle the early songs. Otherwise, good for them for getting back out there. I wonder if this short tour is a trial run to see how it goes?by zoo
Thanks, man. That explains it I guess, except for why it's called what it's called. Seems like it's neither a mix nor a tape. And for those of us of a certain age, the term "mixtape" means something else entirely.by zoo
Well, I'm not that THAT old (53), but I'm definitely out of touch with a lot of the newer music, especially if it's outside of the genres I like. I've noticed on Pitchfork that a number of releases by R&B or rap/hip-hop artists are described as a "mixtape." I've never bothered to try to understand this until today when I saw this summary for a review by theby zoo
I was curious to hear what the song said about Ms. Cardinale. Spoiler, it's an instrumental. Really nice song, though.by zoo
OSI - "New Mama" Side project from Dream Theater and Fates Warning members. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kova_IEojBwby zoo
Delvin Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > "Elenore" -- to me, at least, their most familiar song outside of "Happy > Together." Musically, it's not far removed from "Happy Together"; lyrically, it stands out for its > goofy chorus: "Ell-lenore, gee, I think you're swell / And you really do me well / You'by zoo
Ahh, bummer. Other than "Happy Together"--which is a bonafide classic--I can't name another Turtles song. To me, Volman is better known as "Flo," aka "The Phlorescent Leech" from his time as a member of The Mothers of Invention....which unfortunately was the worst period of Zappa's band. Anyway, he had a great voice for sure, and even if the stuff with theby zoo
Yeah, I saw this the other day. I was a bit surprised he was that old. I figured he was old, but maybe not 81. Anyway, I agree with you--Supertramp has some really nice material, though I find their overall output uneven. Hodgson's voice starts to grate on me after a while. I much prefer Davie's deeper register. In general, I find bands like Supertramp interesting...two lead singers witby zoo
Sounds like a great show! Wish they were coming to my area.by zoo
A few were also recently discussed in the Luxury threadby zoo
This looks interesting! https://www.uskidsrockumentary.com/by zoo
Delvin Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I've played the song "Once More 'Round the Sun" on > my show a couple times -- once as a tribute to > Brett on his birthday. Needless to say, I'll have > to seek out a more appropriate Mastodon song for > his requiem. Rest in peace, rocker. "Sleeping Giant"by zoo
STEVE, sounds like you do really want to know what they think, and it be made crystal clear to you outside of the music. That's perfectly fine. I, on the other hand, do not. Unless I missed your point entirely.by zoo
But would The Ramones have issued a formal statement from all 4 members of the band? Would they have done so thinking that their fans needed it? As a fan of the band, would you have been waiting for a formal statement to help shape your opinion of the band? Would it affect your fandom if you disagreed? Everyone has an opinion on these matters to one degree or another. It's HOW the opinionby zoo
I was laying in bed last night and humming the bassline to U2's "Seconds" in my head. Then I started thinking about the Middle East and began to worry that maybe Adam Clayton's thoughts on Gaza-Israel didn't align with my own. It bothered me so much so I couldn't sleep. But today I saw this article, and thank heavens, I'll be able to sleep tonight! Well, thatby zoo
Sounds like a good show. I listened to Plans a ton years ago, a bit of the follow up, then they pretty much fell off my radar. "Soul Meets Body," "Crooked Teeth" and "Summer Skin" are killer songs, the latter two containing really nice memorable bass lines. I think Chris Walla had something to do with that, but he's not in the band anymore I think. Maybe it'by zoo
@breno Some good stuff in your post. A few thoughts below. breno Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The only reason I ever managed to discover Tooth & Nail in the first place was because every so often I'd wander into the > Christian bookstore at the mall to see if there was anything new out that was Daniel Amos, the Choir, 77s or Adam Againby zoo
Bummer! Yes, they have come up a bit recently. They've had the same core 4 guys since 1970. Quite a run.by zoo
Some nice picks in there. "Space Baby" is awesome. That first Tubes album is like nothing else. I wish Bill Spooner would have done more post 1985.by zoo
It's more than just whether someone is an original or even long-standing member of the band. Think about the music videos from Men At Work...what did those guys look like? How did they dress? What image were they projecting? Now look at the men and women (at work) in that picture above. Anyway, I'm not really a fan of Men At Work beyond liking a few songs, so this isn't personaby zoo
I saw this today and nearly threw up in my mouth. It's time for Colin to retire the Men At Work name if this is the band he's rolling out. There are others who need to follow suit I'm sure.by zoo
