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Re: Greatest Album of 1979 - Elimination Round 1
Posted: 17 May 2021, 3:53pm
by Kory
After the Skids, I'm going to Elvis. I like the first two, but I could never get interested in Armed Forces.
Re: Greatest Album of 1979 - Elimination Round 1
Posted: 17 May 2021, 4:49pm
by Sparky
Kory wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 3:53pm
After the Skids, I'm going to Elvis. I like the first two, but I could never get interested in Armed Forces.
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.
Re: Greatest Album of 1979 - Elimination Round 1
Posted: 17 May 2021, 5:08pm
by revbob
Sparky wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 4:49pm
Kory wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 3:53pm
After the Skids, I'm going to Elvis. I like the first two, but I could never get interested in Armed Forces.
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.
Goon Squad. Yeah its probably my favorite EC.
Re: Greatest Album of 1979 - Elimination Round 1
Posted: 17 May 2021, 5:13pm
by Kory
Sparky wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 4:49pm
Kory wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 3:53pm
After the Skids, I'm going to Elvis. I like the first two, but I could never get interested in Armed Forces.
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.
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?
Re: Greatest Album of 1979 - Elimination Round 1
Posted: 17 May 2021, 5:31pm
by gkbill
Hello,
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.
Re: Greatest Album of 1979 - Elimination Round 1
Posted: 17 May 2021, 6:05pm
by WestwayKid
gkbill wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 5:31pm
Hello,
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.
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.
Re: Greatest Album of 1979 - Elimination Round 1
Posted: 17 May 2021, 6:27pm
by Sparky
Kory wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 5:13pm
Sparky wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 4:49pm
Kory wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 3:53pm
After the Skids, I'm going to Elvis. I like the first two, but I could never get interested in Armed Forces.
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.
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?
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!
Re: Greatest Album of 1979 - Elimination Round 1
Posted: 17 May 2021, 6:57pm
by Kory
Sparky wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 6:27pm
Kory wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 5:13pm
Sparky wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 4:49pm
Kory wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 3:53pm
After the Skids, I'm going to Elvis. I like the first two, but I could never get interested in Armed Forces.
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.
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?
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!
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.
Re: Greatest Album of 1979 - Elimination Round 1
Posted: 17 May 2021, 7:06pm
by Dr. Medulla
Kory wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 6:57pm
Sparky wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 6:27pm
Kory wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 5:13pm
Sparky wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 4:49pm
Kory wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 3:53pm
After the Skids, I'm going to Elvis. I like the first two, but I could never get interested in Armed Forces.
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.
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?
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!
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.
Oh, if that's what works for you:
Note: The book is fucking inane.
Re: Greatest Album of 1979 - Elimination Round 1
Posted: 17 May 2021, 7:16pm
by Wolter
Kory wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 3:53pm
After the Skids, I'm going to Elvis. I like the first two, but I could never get interested in Armed Forces.
That’s probably my favorite EC album.
Re: Greatest Album of 1979 - Elimination Round 1
Posted: 17 May 2021, 7:18pm
by Kory
Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 7:06pm
Kory wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 6:57pm
Sparky wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 6:27pm
Kory wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 5:13pm
Sparky wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 4:49pm
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.
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?
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!
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.
Oh, if that's what works for you:
Note: The book is fucking inane.
Never say never...
Re: Greatest Album of 1979 - Elimination Round 1
Posted: 17 May 2021, 7:22pm
by Dr. Medulla
Kory wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 7:18pm
Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 7:06pm
Kory wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 6:57pm
Sparky wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 6:27pm
Kory wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 5:13pm
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?
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!
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.
Oh, if that's what works for you:
Note: The book is fucking inane.
Never say never...
Be bold: Say never.
Re: Greatest Album of 1979 - Elimination Round 1
Posted: 17 May 2021, 7:36pm
by revbob
Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 7:22pm
Kory wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 7:18pm
Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 7:06pm
Kory wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 6:57pm
Sparky wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 6:27pm
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!
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.
Oh, if that's what works for you:
Note: The book is fucking inane.
Never say never...
Be bold: Say never.
A Journey to the end of taste? Am I to believe this is somehow critical of Ms. Dion?
Re: Greatest Album of 1979 - Elimination Round 1
Posted: 17 May 2021, 7:51pm
by Marky Dread
Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 9:35am
Heston wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 9:02am
Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 8:57am
Heston wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 8:31am
The Slits don't make the cut for me.
Misogynist.
We've gotten rid of them there Americans, it's the women next.
Make Music Great Again.
Styx?
Re: Greatest Album of 1979 - Elimination Round 1
Posted: 17 May 2021, 7:53pm
by Marky Dread
gkbill wrote: ↑17 May 2021, 5:31pm
Hello,
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.
You do know the "What's So Funny" is a cover version right?