Greatest Album of 1979 - Elimination Round 1
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After the Skids, I'm going to Elvis. I like the first two, but I could never get interested in Armed Forces.
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That's sacrilege man! AF is great album, give "Oliver's Army", "Accidents Will Happen", ("What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding? or "Party Girl" a fresh listen.
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I'll try it again, but every time I put it on I wind up getting distracted by other stuff. How would you describe the album to somebody who hadn't heard it?
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I seldom comment on these polls but Armed Forces is great. This was one of the first albums that were thought to be punk (yes, people at the time thought Elvis Costello was punk after the first two fast guitar albums) but expanded into pop territory - at least to my knowledge and my perception of people. Additionally, I think this album was released just after Elvis' drunk Ray Charles comments to add some controversy. Lyrically, people could really hear the anger and then to top it off with What's So Funny About Peace, Love and Understanding was outstanding.
I seldom comment on these polls but Armed Forces is great. This was one of the first albums that were thought to be punk (yes, people at the time thought Elvis Costello was punk after the first two fast guitar albums) but expanded into pop territory - at least to my knowledge and my perception of people. Additionally, I think this album was released just after Elvis' drunk Ray Charles comments to add some controversy. Lyrically, people could really hear the anger and then to top it off with What's So Funny About Peace, Love and Understanding was outstanding.
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It is indeed great. The production and arrangements are far more textured than on his first two releases. The wit and anger are still there, but musically I find it just far more interesting. Not a bad track on the entire LP.gkbill wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 5:31pmHello,
I seldom comment on these polls but Armed Forces is great. This was one of the first albums that were thought to be punk (yes, people at the time thought Elvis Costello was punk after the first two fast guitar albums) but expanded into pop territory - at least to my knowledge and my perception of people. Additionally, I think this album was released just after Elvis' drunk Ray Charles comments to add some controversy. Lyrically, people could really hear the anger and then to top it off with What's So Funny About Peace, Love and Understanding was outstanding.
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How would I describe it.....well, it's another direction for the band, the songs IMO were more complex melodies than MAIT & TYM, better musicianship I suppose . Like revbob stated, give "Goon Squad" a listen too. Hell, just listen to the entire album!Kory wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 5:13pmI'll try it again, but every time I put it on I wind up getting distracted by other stuff. How would you describe the album to somebody who hadn't heard it?
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Where you take one step and miss the whole first rung
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I will, and maybe I'll pick up the 33 1/3 volume on it too, that can often give me an appreciation for albums that I didn't really rate before.Sparky wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 6:27pmHow would I describe it.....well, it's another direction for the band, the songs IMO were more complex melodies than MAIT & TYM, better musicianship I suppose . Like revbob stated, give "Goon Squad" a listen too. Hell, just listen to the entire album!Kory wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 5:13pmI'll try it again, but every time I put it on I wind up getting distracted by other stuff. How would you describe the album to somebody who hadn't heard it?
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Oh, if that's what works for you:Kory wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 6:57pmI will, and maybe I'll pick up the 33 1/3 volume on it too, that can often give me an appreciation for albums that I didn't really rate before.Sparky wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 6:27pmHow would I describe it.....well, it's another direction for the band, the songs IMO were more complex melodies than MAIT & TYM, better musicianship I suppose . Like revbob stated, give "Goon Squad" a listen too. Hell, just listen to the entire album!Kory wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 5:13pmI'll try it again, but every time I put it on I wind up getting distracted by other stuff. How would you describe the album to somebody who hadn't heard it?
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That’s probably my favorite EC album.
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Never say never...Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 7:06pmOh, if that's what works for you:Kory wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 6:57pmI will, and maybe I'll pick up the 33 1/3 volume on it too, that can often give me an appreciation for albums that I didn't really rate before.Sparky wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 6:27pmHow would I describe it.....well, it's another direction for the band, the songs IMO were more complex melodies than MAIT & TYM, better musicianship I suppose . Like revbob stated, give "Goon Squad" a listen too. Hell, just listen to the entire album!
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Be bold: Say never.Kory wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 7:18pmNever say never...Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 7:06pmOh, if that's what works for you:Kory wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 6:57pmI will, and maybe I'll pick up the 33 1/3 volume on it too, that can often give me an appreciation for albums that I didn't really rate before.
Note: The book is fucking inane.
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A Journey to the end of taste? Am I to believe this is somehow critical of Ms. Dion?Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 7:22pmBe bold: Say never.Kory wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 7:18pmNever say never...Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 7:06pmOh, if that's what works for you:
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You do know the "What's So Funny" is a cover version right?gkbill wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 5:31pmHello,
I seldom comment on these polls but Armed Forces is great. This was one of the first albums that were thought to be punk (yes, people at the time thought Elvis Costello was punk after the first two fast guitar albums) but expanded into pop territory - at least to my knowledge and my perception of people. Additionally, I think this album was released just after Elvis' drunk Ray Charles comments to add some controversy. Lyrically, people could really hear the anger and then to top it off with What's So Funny About Peace, Love and Understanding was outstanding.
Forces have been looting
My humanity
Curfews have been curbing
The end of liberty
We're the flowers in the dustbin...
No fuchsias for you.
"Without the common people you're nothing"
Nos Sumus Una Familia