It’s certainly the most lop sided album. Three stellar tracks and then just tedious monotony.
The Clash observations thread.
Re: The Clash observations thread.
Look, you have to establish context for these things. And I maintain that unless you appreciate the Fall of Constantinople, the Great Fire of London, and Mickey Mantle's fatalist alcoholism, live Freddy makes no sense. If you want to half-ass it, fine, go call Simon Schama to do the appendix.
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Re: The Clash observations thread.
"Grab some wood, bub.'" - Richard Nixon, Checkers Speech, abandoned early draft
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Re: The Clash observations thread.
The fhte Cuts of CC, wmihp and gob turned two of my friends to clash-heads.
Also, this is a Playlist i made for someone for a similar cause.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Rba7 ... l_branch=1
its more based in my preferences but omitting too-deep-cuts.
Also, this is a Playlist i made for someone for a similar cause.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Rba7 ... l_branch=1
its more based in my preferences but omitting too-deep-cuts.
Re: The Clash observations thread.
EXCELLENT Sandinista choices. Seeing this makes me think I'll put in the FHTE CC instead of the studio version. I typically stay away from live stuff because of how much they run against the rest of the tracks, but in this case I think an exception may need to be instituted.chocolatejesus wrote: ↑24 Jun 2021, 11:05amThe fhte Cuts of CC, wmihp and gob turned two of my friends to clash-heads.
Also, this is a Playlist i made for someone for a similar cause.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Rba7 ... l_branch=1
its more based in my preferences but omitting too-deep-cuts.
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Re: The Clash observations thread.
FHTE CC is my favourite Clash song bar none.Kory wrote: ↑24 Jun 2021, 2:07pmEXCELLENT Sandinista choices. Seeing this makes me think I'll put in the FHTE CC instead of the studio version. I typically stay away from live stuff because of how much they run against the rest of the tracks, but in this case I think an exception may need to be instituted.chocolatejesus wrote: ↑24 Jun 2021, 11:05amThe fhte Cuts of CC, wmihp and gob turned two of my friends to clash-heads.
Also, this is a Playlist i made for someone for a similar cause.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Rba7 ... l_branch=1
its more based in my preferences but omitting too-deep-cuts.
There's a tiny, tiny hopeful part of me that says you guys are running a Kaufmanesque long con on the board
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Re: The Clash observations thread.
It loses some points with me because of Joe's more restrained, comprehensible delivery. I love the insane spittle of the studio version, where he's all but tripping over the words. But the band is a razor blade, to be sure.Heston wrote: ↑24 Jun 2021, 2:37pmFHTE CC is my favourite Clash song bar none.Kory wrote: ↑24 Jun 2021, 2:07pmEXCELLENT Sandinista choices. Seeing this makes me think I'll put in the FHTE CC instead of the studio version. I typically stay away from live stuff because of how much they run against the rest of the tracks, but in this case I think an exception may need to be instituted.chocolatejesus wrote: ↑24 Jun 2021, 11:05amThe fhte Cuts of CC, wmihp and gob turned two of my friends to clash-heads.
Also, this is a Playlist i made for someone for a similar cause.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Rba7 ... l_branch=1
its more based in my preferences but omitting too-deep-cuts.
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Re: The Clash observations thread.
I dont think the vocal performance needs to be perfect to have a powerful impact (otherwise I wouldnt love The Fall so damn much) but FHTE -CC i would call pretty much flawless especially considering the on stage Equipment/Sound that they probably Had.
FTHE was my Second clash CD I got as a Teenager(after the sisosig single With the Bad tracks and protex blue..) so CC was quite a jaw-dropper.
FTHE was my Second clash CD I got as a Teenager(after the sisosig single With the Bad tracks and protex blue..) so CC was quite a jaw-dropper.
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https://www.nme.com/news/music/iconic-b ... on-2987428
No word on where elevator dings will be housed.
No word on where elevator dings will be housed.
"Grab some wood, bub.'" - Richard Nixon, Checkers Speech, abandoned early draft
Re: The Clash observations thread.
Has anyone ever broken a bass guitar? Seems a lot harder than a guitar. They are heavier for one, but also seem sturdier.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑07 Jul 2021, 6:21amhttps://www.nme.com/news/music/iconic-b ... on-2987428
No word on where elevator dings will be housed.
Look, you have to establish context for these things. And I maintain that unless you appreciate the Fall of Constantinople, the Great Fire of London, and Mickey Mantle's fatalist alcoholism, live Freddy makes no sense. If you want to half-ass it, fine, go call Simon Schama to do the appendix.
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Re: The Clash observations thread.
I must admit, I'm not actually a huge fan of London Calling (the song). It's the song that got me into the Clash but I literally always skip it now.
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Re: The Clash observations thread.
That's ok, it happens with songs, even great ones. I definitely had something similar with LC for a while, probably through over familiarity, but then I think it was when i heard the stems for the first time and the song was broken down into its component parts, gave it a whole new life for me. And thematically it remains so incredibly resonant all these years on that i know i can simply never tire of it no matter how many times it gets played.RockNRollWhore wrote: ↑09 Jul 2021, 1:26amI must admit, I'm not actually a huge fan of London Calling (the song). It's the song that got me into the Clash but I literally always skip it now.
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Re: The Clash observations thread.
London Calling (song) is immense.
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.
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Re: The Clash observations thread.
Yep. Never tire of it.
There's a tiny, tiny hopeful part of me that says you guys are running a Kaufmanesque long con on the board
Re: The Clash observations thread.
Same. Love listening to the instrumental, too.
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