I'll get my review in tomorrow. Only did one or two listen of each, so I need to give them a few more go's.
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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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So is there a set group of people reviewing or is it like a drop in thing?
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WBC 7.5/10
As a youth I was an avid tape maker and list compiler so this resonates somewhat. I like it, but cut off half a point because the influences are a little too much like a sledgehammer to the head. It makes my mind immediately go to "they offered me the office..."
I'll err on the side of generosity though and call it a tribute. Like I said though, I like it.
TS 6/10
I've probably lived in in an Atlanta suburb for too long now because this is the sort of thing I hear blasting from a pick-up truck with absurdly wide tyres as it drives past me on my scooter (for the record, we're talking a proper, 300CC scooter, not one of those glorified kids toys)
TBH, I do sense a little more authenticity here but I could take it or leave it. It's not like if I heard it on the radio it would be an immediate 'hit the scan button' like Toby Keith so that is a positive.
LMD 8.5/10
Dunno what it is, but I like this a lot. It's so simple yet addictive. Full disclosure - one of my guilty pleasures is listening to Daphne and Celeste's "Ooh Stick You" and I get a kind of reddy-brek glow whenever it comes on. I'm getting close to that with this.
JB 7/10
Another good one but I must admit I got confused as to whether it was two versions of the same song or one with a weird break in the middle. Reminds me of Here I Come by Barrington Levy (I realize this predates it by 10 years)
I get kind of nostalgic for this type of music because I used to work next to a record shop that played it at high volume all day every day so I know a ton of songs but have no idea what they're called or who they're by. I really should try to get more into it. I need Don Letts to come out with another compilation I think
MG 5/10
The only one that doesn't really work for me. Neither the lyrics nor the music demanded I pay more attention. During it, I was thinking back to "Jim on the Move." I didn't actively dislike it, it was just there.
As a youth I was an avid tape maker and list compiler so this resonates somewhat. I like it, but cut off half a point because the influences are a little too much like a sledgehammer to the head. It makes my mind immediately go to "they offered me the office..."
I'll err on the side of generosity though and call it a tribute. Like I said though, I like it.
TS 6/10
I've probably lived in in an Atlanta suburb for too long now because this is the sort of thing I hear blasting from a pick-up truck with absurdly wide tyres as it drives past me on my scooter (for the record, we're talking a proper, 300CC scooter, not one of those glorified kids toys)
TBH, I do sense a little more authenticity here but I could take it or leave it. It's not like if I heard it on the radio it would be an immediate 'hit the scan button' like Toby Keith so that is a positive.
LMD 8.5/10
Dunno what it is, but I like this a lot. It's so simple yet addictive. Full disclosure - one of my guilty pleasures is listening to Daphne and Celeste's "Ooh Stick You" and I get a kind of reddy-brek glow whenever it comes on. I'm getting close to that with this.
JB 7/10
Another good one but I must admit I got confused as to whether it was two versions of the same song or one with a weird break in the middle. Reminds me of Here I Come by Barrington Levy (I realize this predates it by 10 years)
I get kind of nostalgic for this type of music because I used to work next to a record shop that played it at high volume all day every day so I know a ton of songs but have no idea what they're called or who they're by. I really should try to get more into it. I need Don Letts to come out with another compilation I think
MG 5/10
The only one that doesn't really work for me. Neither the lyrics nor the music demanded I pay more attention. During it, I was thinking back to "Jim on the Move." I didn't actively dislike it, it was just there.
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On holiday this week but will get reviews in before Monday cheers Maj.
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He's Making a Tape - WIld Billy Childish and the MBEs. - Catchy ass, spirited garage rock. What's not to like? 7/10.
Looking for a Job - Todd Snider. Good southern rock/country groove. Solid hook. Like it, don't love it. 6/10
Jim on the Move - Lizzy Mercier Descloux. Interesting arrangement with repetitive guitar/bass riff and another guitar noodling off key. Nice groove again and interesting vocal approach by taking one lyric and playing with it for the duration. Her voice kinda has a Patti Smith feel to it. Any longer and I'd probably dislike it. 5/10
Fade Away - Junior Byles. I really enjoy the music. The vocals are a bit weak and he goes off key a bunch which isn't the worst thing, but not what I'm used to with the genre. The dub mix is a welcome addition. 6/10.
Colour In Your Cheeks - The Mountain Goats. I know people that are big MGs fans, I should probably check them out. As others noted, I'd probably prefer a full band version as I've never been much of a lyrics guy. It's not bad, but it doesn't move me much. 5/10.
Looking for a Job - Todd Snider. Good southern rock/country groove. Solid hook. Like it, don't love it. 6/10
Jim on the Move - Lizzy Mercier Descloux. Interesting arrangement with repetitive guitar/bass riff and another guitar noodling off key. Nice groove again and interesting vocal approach by taking one lyric and playing with it for the duration. Her voice kinda has a Patti Smith feel to it. Any longer and I'd probably dislike it. 5/10
Fade Away - Junior Byles. I really enjoy the music. The vocals are a bit weak and he goes off key a bunch which isn't the worst thing, but not what I'm used to with the genre. The dub mix is a welcome addition. 6/10.
Colour In Your Cheeks - The Mountain Goats. I know people that are big MGs fans, I should probably check them out. As others noted, I'd probably prefer a full band version as I've never been much of a lyrics guy. It's not bad, but it doesn't move me much. 5/10.
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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Just a drop in as far as I know.
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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He’s Making a Tape: simply, bratty, rock and roll. This would probably have appealed more to a younger WWK, but I still enjoyed listening to it. It’s fun, but also not a song that I think will stick with me. It’s a song to be enjoyed in the moment and then put aside, which isn’t a bad thing. 7/10.
Looking for A Job: I like this song. It’s almost got an early Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers vibe to it. Gloriously lo-fi, loose and relaxed. Good, crunchy guitars. I like it. 8/10.
Jim on the Move: not really my cup of tea, a bit formless to my ears, maybe a bit too jazzy. I don’t hate it, but I also don’t like it. I’m not a fan of the vocal and the backing music sounds generic. The song just doesn’t go anywhere for me. 3/10.
Fade Away: this is more like it! It’s not anything groundbreaking, but there is something powerful about his delivery. I agree that hearing both it together with the dub version is the way to go. Solid, but not amazing. 6/10.
Colour in Your Cheeks: yeah, not a big fan of this one. Too wordy, too precious. He comes across as a less interesting version of Conor Oberst and his voice is kind of shrill. 4/10.
Looking for A Job: I like this song. It’s almost got an early Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers vibe to it. Gloriously lo-fi, loose and relaxed. Good, crunchy guitars. I like it. 8/10.
Jim on the Move: not really my cup of tea, a bit formless to my ears, maybe a bit too jazzy. I don’t hate it, but I also don’t like it. I’m not a fan of the vocal and the backing music sounds generic. The song just doesn’t go anywhere for me. 3/10.
Fade Away: this is more like it! It’s not anything groundbreaking, but there is something powerful about his delivery. I agree that hearing both it together with the dub version is the way to go. Solid, but not amazing. 6/10.
Colour in Your Cheeks: yeah, not a big fan of this one. Too wordy, too precious. He comes across as a less interesting version of Conor Oberst and his voice is kind of shrill. 4/10.
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Just a drop in, I think, but my guess is that if you don't participate in the reviewing, you won't earn a chance to present your own 5.
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Fascist regime.
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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Im all about the reviewing.
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I'm far more interested in that then presenting anything. I'm happy not to do the latter at all.
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If you wanna go to the nude beach you have to at least take off your shirt.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑16 Sep 2020, 2:18pmI'm far more interested in that then presenting anything. I'm happy not to do the latter at all.
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Fine, I'm just going across the lake with my telescope.revbob wrote: ↑16 Sep 2020, 2:21pmIf you wanna go to the nude beach you have to at least take off your shirt.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑16 Sep 2020, 2:18pmI'm far more interested in that then presenting anything. I'm happy not to do the latter at all.
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You can take care of your urges in private that way.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑16 Sep 2020, 2:23pmFine, I'm just going across the lake with my telescope.revbob wrote: ↑16 Sep 2020, 2:21pmIf you wanna go to the nude beach you have to at least take off your shirt.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑16 Sep 2020, 2:18pmI'm far more interested in that then presenting anything. I'm happy not to do the latter at all.