I think they're incredibly unoriginal and sound like all of 80s Britpop in a blender. I mean, even the drums are recorded with boomy snares! That said, I really liked 2 or 3 of the songs on Funeral.
Willow: Yes. Hi. You must be Angel's handsome, yet androgynous, son. Connor: It's Connor. Willow: And the sneer's genetic. Who knew?
'A Hole in the World'
Buffista Music II: Wrath of Chaka Khan
There's a lady plays her fav'rite records/On the jukebox ev'ry day/All day long she plays the same old songs/And she believes the things that they say/She sings along with all the saddest songs/And she believes the stories are real/She lets the music dictate the way that she feels.
Hayden - Mar 30, 2005 5:34:47 am PST #7832 of 10003
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
Lyra Jane - Mar 30, 2005 6:11:13 am PST #7833 of 10003
Up with the sun
I like "Funeral," but it hasn't grabbed me enough that I could say precisely what I like about it.
(Oh, and I'm up for the Gmail exchange. Hayden, do you want to just walk us through setting this one up, and then I could do the next one?)
Sue - Mar 30, 2005 6:45:39 am PST #7834 of 10003
hip deep in pie
I like Funeral quite a lot. I found that their music, that I will agree, is dancing the 80's retro tune that seems trendy now, has an emotional edge to it which I find affecting. Unlike Franz Ferdinand, who seem cold to me.
Hayden - Mar 30, 2005 7:35:36 am PST #7835 of 10003
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
(Oh, and I'm up for the Gmail exchange. Hayden, do you want to just walk us through setting this one up, and then I could do the next one?)
Sho' nuff. I'll start setting it up this afternoon, ok?
And yeah, I think Franz Ferdinand is ok, but I'd much rather pop on some Gang of Four, Raincoats, Liars, Slits, or any number of punk funksters. Hell, I'd almost rather listen to Rick James (bitch). Please see my earlier comments on the Arcade Fire and substitute "late 70s punk-funk" for "80s Britpop".
Jon B. - Mar 30, 2005 9:42:09 am PST #7836 of 10003
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
Hayden - Mar 30, 2005 9:42:24 am PST #7837 of 10003
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
Current participants: Jim, Lyra Jane, Steph, Alicia, me. Anyone else want onboard for the Great Googly Moogly Gmail Round Robin 2005?
Also, does anyone have preferences on topics? I humbly offer the following ideas:
- Songs About Death
- Songs About Sex
- Songs About Taxes (just kidding)
- Hometown Heroes
- Songs About Animals (or with an animal in the title)
- Songs About Dead Hometown Heroes Who Had Sex With Animals And Refused To Pay Taxes
- Meta-songs: Songs About Songs
- Songs About Movies
- Songs About Books
- Songs About Other Musicians
- Power Pop-a-palooza
- Psychedelicus
- Instrumental Music from Non-instrumental bands
OK, I'm out of ideas.
Lyra Jane - Mar 30, 2005 9:48:27 am PST #7838 of 10003
Up with the sun
Tom Tomorrow is looking for a U2 ticket.
Tom Tomorrow should learn to use eBay like the rest of us.
I like Songs about Death, though the Homeown Heros category intrigues.
joe boucher - Mar 30, 2005 9:57:44 am PST #7839 of 10003
I knew that topless lady had something up her sleeve. - John Prine
Anyone else want onboard for the Great Googly Moogly Gmail Round Robin 2005?
Sure.
"I did not say I was a millionaire: I said I have spent more money than a millionaire. And women? Weeellll... great googly moogly!" -- Howlin' Wolf, "Goin' Down Slow"
Lots of radio interviews today that I think will interest David (btw, big get well soon wishes to Emmett): John Doe (and Wim Wenders) on Soundcheck and on Fresh Air pioneering deejay Kool Herc (one letter away from an excellent pseudonym for Mr. Smay) and Ed Ward's review of Pachuco Boogie.
Gandalfe - Mar 30, 2005 10:02:56 am PST #7840 of 10003
The generation that could change the world is still looking for its car keys.
Throw me in the Google thing.
Hayden - Mar 30, 2005 10:35:48 am PST #7841 of 10003
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
Cool. The list is: Jim, Lyra Jane, Steph, Alicia, Joe, Gandalfe, and me.
What's up with Emmett? Is he sick? Whatever it is, my sympathies.