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| Andy | Apr 21 2009, 02:43 AM Post #91 |
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I can only find the one song from the new album on YouTube, but it's worth a listen/watch! Fat As A Fiddle |
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| ThirdHarmony | Apr 21 2009, 03:52 AM Post #92 |
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Thank you for the tip, Andy! I was listening to it softly in the background (via Spotify) at work yesterday and it struck me exactly as you describe it. Lovely, laid back, lazy-summery (which stood in stark contrast to the amount of work waiting to be done at the same time, but it helped!) |
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| Andy | Apr 22 2009, 06:41 AM Post #93 |
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Glad you enjoyed it! The more people who hear that album, the better. Eddi isn't exactly someone who sells albums by the millions. :) |
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| Andy | May 7 2009, 09:09 AM Post #94 |
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Another recommendation; Henry Priestman - The Chronicles Of Modern Life I bought this album a few days ago and haven't been able to stop playing it. Seriously. I have a small pile of albums which I haven't listened to and yet I keep on deciding to repeat play Henry Priestman's album instead, it's that good. Like a songwriting cross between Ray Davies and Malcolm Middleton with slightly Jaggeresque vocals, "The Chronicles Of Modern Life" is a brilliantly written, captivating listen which comments on and, more than often, protests against all of the trappings of contemporary life, such as redundancy (Don't You Love Me No More), getting old (Old, Grey's The New Blonde), relationships (What You Doin' With Me, He Ain't Good Enough For You) and corporate, homogenous life (No To The Logo, It's Called A Heart). Although the lyrical theme of this release is slightly world weary and cynical, the subjects are tackled with humour, wit and a knowing wisdom, so it is never anything other than an uplifting and yet bittersweet listen. The music is excellent as well, each toe-tapping song having a brilliant melodic hook and the style being indie/alternative rock with a slight country edge from time to time. Born in 1955 in Hull, Priestman has been in the music business since the late 70's and has worked as a session musician, songwriter and record producer for other artists as well as being a member of The Christians, so it is fair to say that his debut album has been a long time coming, but it has been well worth waiting for. This is virtually a one-man album, with Henry playing all of the instruments himself, with a few exceptions on selected tracks and, with its warm, accessible feel, is a real joy to listen to from beginning to end. Although I'm sure that anybody could derive great enjoyment from this album, I think it will strike a chord with the over-30s and those with experience of many of the ups and downs life can dish out. It will also especially appeal to those with a bit of an anti-establishment attitude, with numerous caustic observations about the sheep who follow the flock. Henry Priestman, together with his co-writer Tom Gilbert, has made an exceptional album and, without a doubt, one of the best you will hear this year. I only hope that we won't have to wait another thirty years for a follow-up! Highly recommended. Album review & details at amazon.co.uk |
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| BeatleDude1964 | May 21 2009, 08:16 PM Post #95 |
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Green Day's new one! |
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I've always heard that the good die young There's little time left to prove them wrong. | |
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| Andy | May 26 2009, 09:19 PM Post #96 |
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Yep, it's pretty darned good. At least as good as American Idiot. :) |
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| BeatBass | Jun 12 2009, 05:01 PM Post #97 |
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Toy Matinee. One of the best albums from the 90's. Posted Image Great songwriting and even some back-up vocals with Julian Lennon. If you've missed this album then you'll have something to lighten up your summer with. |
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| BeatBass | Jun 12 2009, 05:20 PM Post #98 |
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Sonoride - "Multi Colour Dream" Posted Image Sonoride on Amazon The title track on this album is very much "Beatles" The album isn't released yet... think it will me releasd in August or something... But I found it on "Spotify" and it has been on "Heavy rotation" ever since. Some other tracks is a little bit Beatles inflenced but you can also hear echoes from the early Bowie, REM and really great songs from the 70's. I really love the title track.... with a smell of the Strawberry-Fields-Period. Found a video on you-tube: Video of "Multi Colour Dream So you can listen... Isn't this very much "Beatles-flavoured ? |
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| Deleted User | Jun 19 2009, 09:40 AM Post #99 |
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Posted Image I just bought this album because of the song "Dont watch me dancing" and I felt in love with the whole album. It's nothing out of this world but some songs just work and that's enough. It's that summer breeze you need when it's hot and humid. It's feels like a summer love too, you know it will end in the summer. I always loved Rodrigo Amarante's voice... My favourite songs are: Keep me in mind (k!ller song, very melodic, specially when Amarante sings "Keeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep me in miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiind" ironic b*tch!!! Leave him alone if you don't want him, humpf! ahahah =Z) Don't watch me dancing (so delicated, so Velvet Underground too...) I love the whole album :-s maybe because I am romantic? :huh: |
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