Ugh, where to start..
Hayzee Fantayzee - Battle Song for etc. etc. - Aural wankery between two talentless nobodies. Considering the bloke behind this was the one in charge of Animal Magnet he should of known better.
Devo - Greatest Hits. Greatest Hits? Greatest Shits more like.
Sandra - Long Player. Bought on the strength of "I'll Never be Maria Magdalena". The rest of the album is nowhere near as good.
Private Lives - Prejudice & Pride. Cures insomia or your money back.
Doll by Doll - S/T. Caritas is a great song. The rest of the album is mediocre to say the least.
Dead Boys - Young, Loud and Snotty. Never has an album failed to live up to its promise. "Sonic Reducer" is a punk classic, but the rest? Bleh.
Pigbag - Best of. Includes the hit and many piss-poor versions of said hit.
Los Microwaves - Life After Breakfast. "Time To Get Up" is a quirky likeable song, the rest of it shows that they're one-trick ponies.
Industry - Stranger to Stranger. I hope selling out for your handful of magic beans was worth it. NOWHERE near as strong as their early material.
Endgames - Building Beauty. The synth stuff is good, but this only makes up a fraction of the album. The rest is crappy white funk.
Mummy Calls - S/T. Loved "Let's Go", the rest? UGH! Blandness to extreme.
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Album You Wished You Never Bought?
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by Frank_Chickens » Wed May 24, 2006 7:10 am
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by SomebodySomewhere » Wed May 24, 2006 10:45 am
[quote][i]Originally posted by Frank_Chickens[/i]
<br>Ugh, where to start..
Hayzee Fantayzee - Battle Song for etc. etc. - Aural wankery between two talentless nobodies. Considering the bloke behind this was the one in charge of Animal Magnet he should of known better.[/quote]
I hate this album immensely, and was considering putting it as a runner-up. Sometimes there's just something to be said for not being unique. I don't understand how anyone can listen to it all the way through without wanting to impale their eardrums with a pencil.
On the other hand, I really like five of the other albums you listed. Different strokes!
[quote]Private Lives - Prejudice & Pride. Cures insomia or your money back.[/quote]
Did these guys do any business in Europe? EMI released one single here ["Living in a World (Turned Upside Down)"] with no push, no airplay, and a dull video, and the record sank like a lead balloon. The producer didn't do a very good job, admittedly, although I do think there's some great songs on there that rise above the limp production. Namely "No Chance You'll Pay" and "God Only Knows." "Living in a World" has the strongest melody on the album, but the weakest arrangement. The instrumental break (or what passes for it) is a good 10-20 seconds shorter than it should have been.
<br>Ugh, where to start..
Hayzee Fantayzee - Battle Song for etc. etc. - Aural wankery between two talentless nobodies. Considering the bloke behind this was the one in charge of Animal Magnet he should of known better.[/quote]
I hate this album immensely, and was considering putting it as a runner-up. Sometimes there's just something to be said for not being unique. I don't understand how anyone can listen to it all the way through without wanting to impale their eardrums with a pencil.
On the other hand, I really like five of the other albums you listed. Different strokes!
[quote]Private Lives - Prejudice & Pride. Cures insomia or your money back.[/quote]
Did these guys do any business in Europe? EMI released one single here ["Living in a World (Turned Upside Down)"] with no push, no airplay, and a dull video, and the record sank like a lead balloon. The producer didn't do a very good job, admittedly, although I do think there's some great songs on there that rise above the limp production. Namely "No Chance You'll Pay" and "God Only Knows." "Living in a World" has the strongest melody on the album, but the weakest arrangement. The instrumental break (or what passes for it) is a good 10-20 seconds shorter than it should have been.
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by geoffolehane » Wed May 24, 2006 11:33 am
David Bowie's first "Tin Machine" release. Some people think its great. I think it's noise.
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by gnj1958 » Wed May 24, 2006 12:35 pm
[quote][i]Originally posted by i_like_lectric_motors[/i]
<br>Coldplay's debut. An important lesson to always be careful which reviewers you trust.[/quote]
In my opinion the best album in the last 15 years.
<br>Coldplay's debut. An important lesson to always be careful which reviewers you trust.[/quote]
In my opinion the best album in the last 15 years.
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by Peter Venkman » Wed May 24, 2006 5:03 pm
[quote][i]Originally posted by KYYX4ever[/i]
<br>Lydia Lunch. What the heck was I thinking ? I liked the name, liked the fringe quality to it, I knew it was gonna be unusual, but the tape itself was unlistenable.
[/quote]
Hey--don't bash Lydia! She's talented and she's still hot.
That said, her artistic talents are much better suited for poetry and <del>pornography</del> photography rather than music.
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[i]"Let's have a war so you can go and die,
Let's have a war, we could all use the money,
Let's have a war, we need the space,
Let's have a war, clean out this place!"[/i]--Fear, "Let's Have A War"
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<br>Lydia Lunch. What the heck was I thinking ? I liked the name, liked the fringe quality to it, I knew it was gonna be unusual, but the tape itself was unlistenable.
[/quote]
Hey--don't bash Lydia! She's talented and she's still hot.
That said, her artistic talents are much better suited for poetry and <del>pornography</del> photography rather than music.
<font size=1 color=#000099>
[i]"Let's have a war so you can go and die,
Let's have a war, we could all use the money,
Let's have a war, we need the space,
Let's have a war, clean out this place!"[/i]--Fear, "Let's Have A War"
</font>
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by Jim2 » Wed May 24, 2006 5:54 pm
As bands release LP's further into their career,
I've found that they either change their sound
or direction or producer. The result is almost
always the same, disappointment.
Soft Cell - the Art of Falling Apart (expected more, much more)
Duran Duran - Seven & the Ragged Tiger (zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz)
Producers - Run For Your Life (played once and sold it)
Smiths - Rank (worst live LP ever)
u2 - Joshua Twig (disliked it before radio killed it by overplay)
Elvis Costello & the Attractions - Blood & Chocolate (bad, just bad)
Love & Rockets - Earth, Sun, Moon (bland, bleah, gloom)
Cure - Disintegration (Fascination St. is a dead end)
Wall of Voodoo - Seven Days in Sammystown (where's Stan?)
Propaganda - 1234 (where's Claudia?)
Oingo Boingo - Boingo (no horns, tried to be grunge)
Cure - Show (2nd worst live LP ever)
...and I haven't felt so alive, in years.
I've found that they either change their sound
or direction or producer. The result is almost
always the same, disappointment.
Soft Cell - the Art of Falling Apart (expected more, much more)
Duran Duran - Seven & the Ragged Tiger (zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz)
Producers - Run For Your Life (played once and sold it)
Smiths - Rank (worst live LP ever)
u2 - Joshua Twig (disliked it before radio killed it by overplay)
Elvis Costello & the Attractions - Blood & Chocolate (bad, just bad)
Love & Rockets - Earth, Sun, Moon (bland, bleah, gloom)
Cure - Disintegration (Fascination St. is a dead end)
Wall of Voodoo - Seven Days in Sammystown (where's Stan?)
Propaganda - 1234 (where's Claudia?)
Oingo Boingo - Boingo (no horns, tried to be grunge)
Cure - Show (2nd worst live LP ever)
...and I haven't felt so alive, in years.
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by KYYX4ever » Thu May 25, 2006 1:08 am
[quote][i]Originally posted by Peter Venkman[/i]
<br>[quote][i]Originally posted by KYYX4ever[/i]
<br>Lydia Lunch. What the heck was I thinking ? I liked the name, liked the fringe quality to it, I knew it was gonna be unusual, but the tape itself was unlistenable.
[/quote]
Hey--don't bash Lydia! She's talented and she's still hot.
That said, her artistic talents are much better suited for poetry and <del>pornography</del> photography rather than music.
[/quote]
That's the thing. I thought her verses sounded more poetic than musical, and I consider her talented, but the MUSIC itself was horrible! But you know what ? I could give it a listen today and may have a different opinion.
<br>[quote][i]Originally posted by KYYX4ever[/i]
<br>Lydia Lunch. What the heck was I thinking ? I liked the name, liked the fringe quality to it, I knew it was gonna be unusual, but the tape itself was unlistenable.
[/quote]
Hey--don't bash Lydia! She's talented and she's still hot.
That said, her artistic talents are much better suited for poetry and <del>pornography</del> photography rather than music.
[/quote]
That's the thing. I thought her verses sounded more poetic than musical, and I consider her talented, but the MUSIC itself was horrible! But you know what ? I could give it a listen today and may have a different opinion.
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by fuclosure » Thu May 25, 2006 1:27 am
[quote][i]Originally posted by Frank_Chickens[/i]
<br>Ugh, where to start..
Industry - Stranger to Stranger. I hope selling out for your handful of magic beans was worth it. NOWHERE near as strong as their early material.
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they have early work? you mean there is more than just stranger to stranger? i love that album. like a lot of love. and there is more?
do tell. please.
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<br>Ugh, where to start..
Industry - Stranger to Stranger. I hope selling out for your handful of magic beans was worth it. NOWHERE near as strong as their early material.
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they have early work? you mean there is more than just stranger to stranger? i love that album. like a lot of love. and there is more?
do tell. please.
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by Frank_Chickens » Thu May 25, 2006 7:21 am
[quote][i]Originally posted by SomebodySomewhere[/i]
[quote]Private Lives - Prejudice & Pride. Cures insomia or your money back.[/quote]
Did these guys do any business in Europe? EMI released one single here ["Living in a World (Turned Upside Down)"] with no push, no airplay, and a dull video, and the record sank like a lead balloon. The producer didn't do a very good job, admittedly, although I do think there's some great songs on there that rise above the limp production. Namely "No Chance You'll Pay" and "God Only Knows." "Living in a World" has the strongest melody on the album, but the weakest arrangement. The instrumental break (or what passes for it) is a good 10-20 seconds shorter than it should have been.
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The lead track over here was "Living in a World (Turned Upside Down)"
It spent four weeks in the chart reaching 53, the album did nothing.
You're right about the production and this would explain the reason why I found it so bland.
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[quote]Private Lives - Prejudice & Pride. Cures insomia or your money back.[/quote]
Did these guys do any business in Europe? EMI released one single here ["Living in a World (Turned Upside Down)"] with no push, no airplay, and a dull video, and the record sank like a lead balloon. The producer didn't do a very good job, admittedly, although I do think there's some great songs on there that rise above the limp production. Namely "No Chance You'll Pay" and "God Only Knows." "Living in a World" has the strongest melody on the album, but the weakest arrangement. The instrumental break (or what passes for it) is a good 10-20 seconds shorter than it should have been.
[/quote]
The lead track over here was "Living in a World (Turned Upside Down)"
It spent four weeks in the chart reaching 53, the album did nothing.
You're right about the production and this would explain the reason why I found it so bland.
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by aboyrobot » Thu May 25, 2006 7:42 am
madonna - american life
i was excited about this album because music and ray of light were really good. such a disappointment, in my opinion. it was boring.
thankfully, she didn't repeat the same mistakes on confessions.
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i was excited about this album because music and ray of light were really good. such a disappointment, in my opinion. it was boring.
thankfully, she didn't repeat the same mistakes on confessions.
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by Frank_Chickens » Thu May 25, 2006 7:55 am
[quote][i]Originally posted by fuclosure[/i]
they have early work? you mean there is more than just stranger to stranger? i love that album. like a lot of love. and there is more?
do tell. please.
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I can't see the appeal of that album, but horses for courses.
As for their early work, the question is Are You Ready For The Wave?
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they have early work? you mean there is more than just stranger to stranger? i love that album. like a lot of love. and there is more?
do tell. please.
[/quote]
I can't see the appeal of that album, but horses for courses.
As for their early work, the question is Are You Ready For The Wave?
http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?a ... 0656BD3CFC
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by Quite Life » Thu May 25, 2006 8:51 am
[quote][i]Originally posted by hutter[/i]
<br>[quote][i]Originally posted by Quite Life[/i]
<br>...did they also sing "cutie pie you're the reason why"
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Naw...that was One Way.
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What?
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Who sang "Duble Dutch Bus"?
<br>[quote][i]Originally posted by Quite Life[/i]
<br>...did they also sing "cutie pie you're the reason why"
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Naw...that was One Way.
http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?a ... BD2920B1F9
What?
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Who sang "Duble Dutch Bus"?
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by Panorama » Thu May 25, 2006 11:23 am
[quote][i]Originally posted by SuNomi[/i]
<br>David Bowie - "Never Let Me Down"....uh...let me down.[/quote]
Yes, but "Time Will Crawl" is an awesome song from that cd.
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<br>David Bowie - "Never Let Me Down"....uh...let me down.[/quote]
Yes, but "Time Will Crawl" is an awesome song from that cd.
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