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Rediscovered classics
A friend pulled the Pixies Surfer Rosa off the shelf the other day, reminding me what a great album it is, even as it approaches its 20th anniversary next year.…
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Re: Great British albums
I pretty much agree with Mitch. Pink Floyd: Wish You Where Here. While there are some great songs ? sides even ? on The Wall, the 4th side just doesn?t…
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British Invasion Album Friday Follies
The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper’s or Abbey Road? The Who: Tommy or Quadrophenia? Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon or The Wall? Rolling Stones: Let It Bleed, Beggars Banquet or…
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Re: Secondary songs
More: Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band, “Stranger in Town”: Signature songs are “Old Time Rock & Roll” and “Hollywood Nights,” but I prefer “Feel Like a Number,” “Brave…
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re: Secondary songs
Elastica (self-titled): ?Stutter?, ?Connection?, and ?Car Song? are the best known songs, but ?Waking Up?, ?Hold Me Know?, and ?Line Up? also rock (actually, the whole album is brilliant). The…
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Re: Secondary Songs
I have a wide range of music interests, so I think I’ll play along by genre: Country: Brooks and Dunn’s album “Steers and Stripes” is primarily known for “Only in…
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Preferred secondary songs
Many artists and groups have their “signature” songs, which are the tunes for which they are best recognized. They are played ad nauseum on radio, and listeners know each nuance…
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Re: Pronounced
One other thing to consider about ’73-’75 is that it was also a strong period in two other genres that were part of the mainstream (or close to it) back…
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Re: Pronounced…
Good additions, Joe and Mitch. I especially like Nevermind. Now that we’re adding more recent material, I’d like to submit The Darkness’ first album: Permission to Land for consideration. Daren,…
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Re: Pronounced
I wouldn’t characterize my comments on “Boston” as an attack, Daren — it’s a great album, just not Top 5, despite classic rock radio nearly ruining it. I rank these…
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Re: Pronounced
First, Paul and Jenna, I’m shocked about your attack on one of the best rock albums ever: “Boston.” I definitely think it is a top 5 album. However, I think…
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Re: Pronounced…
I think that’s unduly harsh, Jon. I think it might apply better to the aforementioned Boston album at #5. (You’re right, Paul, it has no place on that list whatsoever.)…