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U2: Joshua Tree remaster
I have heard all the early U2 cds more times than I can remember so maybe my expectations were a bit high but I did think it could have been better. Hoping the first 3 will sound better when remastered.
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Ultravox - 'Quartet' (last remastered version, so far) 
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Originally posted by Birdsong:
No, I don't think its bad...
Perhaps I have just made the mistake of high expectations.
Goldfrapp have (and this is only my opinion of course!) slid spectacularly down into the abyss of 'fame' over the course of their career, at the expense of creativity, originality and integrity.
For me, Felt Mountain is one of the best debut albums EVER and is genuinely remarkable piece of work.
Black Cherry took ideas from that and developed a more accessible sound, and then Supernature thrust them into the commercial spotlight and seemed quite obviously written to have that effect.
I've seen them three times live too (once for each album) and I feel that they have 'sold out'. But who I am to complain about that - if that was their aim then fair play to them and they have done very well for themselves.
What I was hoping for with Seventh Tree was to see them being more creative and challenging, given the artistic 'freedom' that you would hope comes from being mega-stars with pedigree firmly established with the international success of Supernature (and subsequent sales of Black Cherry).
Instead, I fear this is a bland album, and doesn't really seem to do much that other people aren't already doing. Madonna and Kylie, for instance, though the comparison makes me cringe.
That said, Goldfrapp are a genuinely interesting and clever song-writing team and continue to prove that.
Even the packaging and photography disappointed me this time.
It (seems to be) more about image and record sales in a market place where mediocrity rules.
Quite why this should bother me so much tho is an infuriating mystery... Thanks Martin, I asked because as I mention elsewhere - I'm looking forward to 'Quaristice' the new one from Autechre - even if opinion on it is divided, they'll usually get my vote of confidence as they're constantly innovative, but expectation for consistent innovation/the need to be ‘dazzled’ by each subsequent release must get harder for some artists 3,4 however many albums on.
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I have a Goldfrapp cd and and EP but to be honest I could not get into them at all.
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Originally posted by maryann:
British Sea Power: Do You Like Rock Music? I've been spinning this one as well. It took a few listens but I think I like it a lot. "Waving Flags" is particularly good.
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Originally posted by RadioBeach: Originally posted by Birdsong:
[b] No, I don't think its bad...
Perhaps I have just made the mistake of high expectations.
Goldfrapp have (and this is only my opinion of course!) slid spectacularly down into the abyss of 'fame' over the course of their career, at the expense of creativity, originality and integrity.
For me, Felt Mountain is one of the best debut albums EVER and is genuinely remarkable piece of work.
Black Cherry took ideas from that and developed a more accessible sound, and then Supernature thrust them into the commercial spotlight and seemed quite obviously written to have that effect.
I've seen them three times live too (once for each album) and I feel that they have 'sold out'. But who I am to complain about that - if that was their aim then fair play to them and they have done very well for themselves.
What I was hoping for with Seventh Tree was to see them being more creative and challenging, given the artistic 'freedom' that you would hope comes from being mega-stars with pedigree firmly established with the international success of Supernature (and subsequent sales of Black Cherry).
Instead, I fear this is a bland album, and doesn't really seem to do much that other people aren't already doing. Madonna and Kylie, for instance, though the comparison makes me cringe.
That said, Goldfrapp are a genuinely interesting and clever song-writing team and continue to prove that.
Even the packaging and photography disappointed me this time.
It (seems to be) more about image and record sales in a market place where mediocrity rules.
Quite why this should bother me so much tho is an infuriating mystery...
I asked because as I mention elsewhere - I'm looking forward to 'Quaristice' the new one from Autechre - even if opinion on it is divided, they'll usually get my vote of confidence as they're constantly innovative, but expectation for consistent innovation/the need to be ‘dazzled’ by each subsequent release must get harder for some artists 3,4 however many albums on. [/b]I am also looking forward to the new Autechre, more like the old Autechre so I have heard. You have to admire their methods and each new record is at least interesting and stimulating. You do have to wonder if they are just having a giraffe though. No reason why they can't be taking the piss as well as being deadly serious, I suppose.
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Originally posted by Birdsong:
[b]Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Dig Lazarus Dig
Went for the limited edition with booklet.
Doesn't seem worth the extra money...
[/b] I agree with you there, Martin. After the Grinderman album (which, I confess, I have not been able or willing to get into as yet - I have a similar problem with The Birthday Party), I hope I will not be disappointed with the album itself. No finer lyric writer though. Also playing Dave Gahan "Hourglass" which is really good, a lot better than I would have initially thought.
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Back to Japan tonight with 'Gentlemen Take Polaroids'.
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Originally posted by the church puddle:
... After the Grinderman album (which, I confess, I have not been able or willing to get into as yet ... You surprise me. Nick Cave's run of form over the last few years includes this album. Easily as good as his more familiar style.
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It's Immaterial : Life's Hard and the You Die.
not all doom and gloom from Liverpudlian songsters.
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