My favourite album from the 1970s is this, which I don't expect made the Pitchfork list.
This bit:
this statement on the back cover: "Only electronic keyboards were used on this recording."
reminds me of the statement on the liner notes of Filter's Short Bus:
Statement: There is a certain subset of musicians who for reasons unknown adhere to the false premise that "electronic" music or the tools involved imply a lack of creativity or inspired performance. Technology in the hands of creative, intelligent individuals is a tool for art, not a hindrance. Filter, being members of the current millennia, admit freely to the use of such devices.
"Only electronic keyboards were used on this recording."
I think it's a riff on the classic bit from the liner notes of many 1980's metal LPs: "No synthesizers were used in the making of this album."
Which I also put in the liner notes of the first Lothars CD, 'cause, theremins? Not synthesizers.
Ha, yes, I think in this case it was a specific riposte to some band whose records used to say "no synthesisers were used in this recording"...was it Queen? (Which would be a bit ironic considering how completely non-"live" their music sounds!)
[x-post with Jon obviously]
Angus, have you gotten any of the mix CDs yet?
No, DX...I'm wondering if Ple actually had my correct address.
as someone who has posted here numerous times on for-want-of-a-better-word "mainstream" music, I've never felt like what I had to say was taken less than seriously
Yes. This. I know I've talked about Justin and Britney and Xtina etc. in this thread and everyone is still madly in love with me.
There's a nice article on "The Return of Good Alt-Rock" in the latest
Entertainment Weekly.
Bands mentioned include Franz Ferdinand, Death Cab for Cutie, Modest Mouse, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Interpol, The Postal Service, The Shins, and The Killers. I can personally recommend YYY's Fever to Tell (has some songs I love and some that are kind of weird, but at least interestingly different) and the Postal Service's Give Up (amazing, gorgeous, addictive...). I've heard various songs by the others, but not enough.
The audio of my show Friday -- Part 2 of the 20th anniversary extravaganza -- is now archived. Links to audio from my playlist.
Part 1 is still up as well.
Just remember that he's miiiiiiiiiiiine.
Now I'm picturing a CGI David Bowie turning a corner on a pier and running into a flock of CGI Jillis
mine? mine? mine minemine mineminemine!
Jon, I'm listening to MBR right now - CHEESE PATROL! This show is a riot. It's amazing how songs you were convinced you never EVER wanted to hear again can be kinda fun with a bit of time and distance.
Although I resent the implication that Thomas Dolby was cheesy.
