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Hello blasmo. One has to admire The Clash for creating a double album that's consistently listenable from start to finish, and experimenting with different styles at that; a first in the Punk genre. What keeps me from regarding it as highly as many people do is the sort of "tribute" feel associated with the recording. The Reggae and Ska numbers are well-done, but one gets the feeliby Manila Syndicate
"The White Album" is great, it's my favorite Beatles recording. It's where the Fab Four got back to basics. Wonderfully consistent, though it could definitely have done away with "Revolution 9". Poor guys, what they had to endure with a bonkers Lennon of the period. Post Edited (02-05-06 21:03)by Manila Syndicate
Hello Delvin. Concerning "Pet Sounds" you may be right. The Beach Boys were primarily a singles band, and one of the saddest tales of Popular Music is that of Brian Wilson's attempt of keeping up with The Beatles, perhaps the ultimate albums group ever. I agree with "Trout Mask Replica". Though definitely way different and ahead of it's time, and certainly of enduriby Manila Syndicate
The irony of mentioning the Divinyls track xhead is that it made me finally aware of the title and artist of a track that I like which I've been trying to know for a long time now. Thanks. With "sell-out" songs it boils down to the intent of the artist in creating it. If the artist copied a formula in writing the track to have a hit and didn't write it from an honest, artistiby Manila Syndicate
It's good you mentioned Mo Tucker. Amidst all the brilliant noise the Velvets were able to conjure, in many songs it's her simple elementary drumming which one could say set the foundation and carried them. Post Edited (02-05-06 21:21)by Manila Syndicate
Metallica - The $5.98 EP: Garage Days Re-Revisited ( EP ) Men Without Hats - Pop Goes the World ABC - Alphabet City Michael Jackson - Bad George Harrison - Cloud Nineby Manila Syndicate
How about the Sonic Youth / Beastie Boys team-up back in '96? Did it work out? Two that I can recall which were not double bills but an assortment of heavies are the "Clash of the Titans" tour back in '90 comprising Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax with Alice in Chains opening; and the triple billing of Metallica and Guns n' Roses with Faith No More opening during '92by Manila Syndicate
"I remember channel surfing years ago and catching the 90s version of the Mickey Mouse Club doing "(What's So Funny About) Peace, Love and Understanding." It was pretty surreal, but anything that puts money in Nick Lowe's pocket is a good thing." Hey breno, was Keri Russell there? If so I gotta check it out.by Manila Syndicate
It's interesting of you to mention Headon and Bonebrake. I've always found their drumming non-descript, so I'll check them out the next time I listen. Billy Ficca is one underrated drummer. His playing with Television is not attention-grabbing, but if one pays attention you'll be amazed at how unorthodox the playing is while fitting and complimenting the song so well. It'by Manila Syndicate
Heh, one of mine is Aqua's "Doctor Jones". Still love that song to this day.by Manila Syndicate
It's a shame that so many talented artists would compromise themselves just to stay in the limelight. It's like the Allman Bros. playing Disco during the late-70's. Could you imagine? It makes one admire R.E.M. and The Smiths all the more in the light of these discussions. They were the true artists of the time with the integrity and guts to stick to what they believed in and persby Manila Syndicate
First that come to mind: 1) The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band 2) Jimi Hendrix - Electric Ladyland 3) The Clash - London Calling Very good listens, indeed, and worthy of their fame. But definitely not the exceptional albums scatterbrained critics and overzealous fans make them out to be. What are your opinions on this, and what other albums/c.d.'s do you think gotby Manila Syndicate
Thanks for the replies all. That's good to know Matt. I've always been interested in and want to listen to Negative Trend. Here's hoping that the Flipper material will get reissued. It's really sad and ridiculous that one of the best and most influential bands of it's time does not have their material available for this duration. Not having Flipper's material in prby Manila Syndicate
I find it disgraceful. Not only is it an insult to Michael, they've proven to be pandering whores who probably thought the publicity would make their next record shoot straight to number 1. Well ho-dee-ho, it hasn't, and they can pocket this in their long list of clunkers. INXS was one of the best bands in Popular Music, with a unique sound that was not quite the varying styles that thby Manila Syndicate
"Wishful Thinking" by China Crisis would be among the very top on my list. The old Depeche Mode classics.by Manila Syndicate
Hello. I wonder if anyone can find a way to get the old Flipper records reissued. I sent an e-mail to Rhino a few months back and am keeping my fingers crossed. I hope they do it, as they've done a fine job with the Ramones and The Stooges material.by Manila Syndicate
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