SaraM wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 12:46 am
However, I was thirteen when it came out, and it had a huge influence on me at the time. The brick part 2 solo is what inspired me to play electric guitar, and the themes of alienation and defiance set the tone for my teens like nothing else.
Yeah, that solo is a masterclass in understated accomplishment. An epic 'humble-brag' if you will. Everything is impeccably timed and accented without going over the top.
I was only nine when it was released, and first saw the record at my friend's house where his teenage sister had it. I remember the jacket looked scary and awful to me. But I picked it up myself a few years later and yes, the themes certainly stoked my already burgeoning adolescent appetite to fight the powers that be.
onemoreslogan wrote: ↑Mon Nov 02, 2020 1:40 pm
Yeah, that solo is a masterclass in understated accomplishment. An epic 'humble-brag' if you will. Everything is impeccably timed and accented without going over the top.
I spent years trying to work out how to get that clean sustain on a strat, only to eventually discover it was studio compression and he played it on a Les Paul!
If I go insane will you still let me join in with the game?
Clash 'London Calling' Cat
Raincoats 'The Raincoats' Faaip
Tom Petty 'Damn The Torpedos' Ges
Stranglers 'The Raven' Finn
Joy Division 'Unknown Pleasures' Billie
Madness 'One Step Beyond' Andrew
Supertramp 'Breakfast In America' Mrs 64
Led Zeppelin 'In Through The Out Door' Gandi
Status Quo 'Whatever Yo Want' Haighy
Neil Young 'Rust Never Sleeps' Onemore
Marianne Faithfull 'Broken English' Sara
Elvis Costello and the Attractions 'Armed Forces' John
Boomtown Rats ' Fine Art Of Surfacing' Paddy
Adam & The Ants 'Dirk Wears White Sox' Norfolk
Graham Parker and the Rumour 'Squeezing Out Sparks' Westgate
Ruts 'The Crack' Durly
Pink Floyd 'The Wall' Ian
Specials 'The Specials' 1304
1964white wrote: ↑Thu Oct 29, 2020 11:37 amMy albums for consideration in this poll
Talking Heads 'Fear Of Music'
Joni Michell 'Mingus'
Gang Of Four 'Entertainment'
Ry Cooder 'Bop Till You Drop'
Undertones 'Undertones'
Wire '154'
The Fall 'Live at the Witch Trials'
Van Morrison 'Into The Music'
Tough call, however I have to nominate Joni's beautiful album 'Mingus', yes it is a acquired taste that requires some listening. Even though it's a change of direction to Mitchell's earlier works I reckon it's up there with 'Blue' 'Court & Spark' & 'Ladies Of The Canyon'
I know 'Mingus' won't achieve many votes but I love this album.
Lets face it there is only one winner in this poll by a street I suspect, hope my nomination avoids the wooden spoon my four points maybe just enough
Clash 'London Calling' Cat
Raincoats 'The Raincoats' Faaip
Tom Petty 'Damn The Torpedos' Ges
Stranglers 'The Raven' Finn
Joy Division 'Unknown Pleasures' Billie
Madness 'One Step Beyond' Andrew
Supertramp 'Breakfast In America' Mrs 64
Led Zeppelin 'In Through The Out Door' Gandi
Status Quo 'Whatever Yo Want' Haighy
Neil Young 'Rust Never Sleeps' Onemore
Marianne Faithfull 'Broken English' Sara
Elvis Costello and the Attractions 'Armed Forces' John
Boomtown Rats ' Fine Art Of Surfacing' Paddy
Adam & The Ants 'Dirk Wears White Sox' Norfolk
Graham Parker and the Rumour 'Squeezing Out Sparks' Westgate
Ruts 'The Crack' Durly
Pink Floyd 'The Wall' Ian
Specials 'The Specials' 1304
ELO 'Discovery' BB
George Duke 'A Brazilian Love Affair'
Joni Mitchell 'Mingus' 64
Muppet the Cat wrote: ↑Fri Nov 06, 2020 1:54 pm
5pts - The Clash
4pts - The Specials
3pts - Elvis Costello and the Attractions
2pts - Madness
1pt - ELO
That's more like it I'll have the more varied five though
'I am quite clear in my mind that one has to feel sincere love for those he leads, and if he doesn't feel it naturally, then he must learn how to feel it' Marcelo Bielsa
'Would he kill his granny to win a match?' Bobby Collins
Cant believe I'd left The Clash out from top 5.
Error really ! Really & deservedly need to be in there ...if I would or may be able I'd at least swap them for no.5 ...instead of ( Madness ).
paddy parrott wrote: ↑Fri Nov 06, 2020 8:41 pm
Cant believe I'd left The Clash out from top 5.
Error really ! Really & deservedly need to be in there ...if I would or may be able I'd at least swap them for no.5 ...instead of ( Madness ).
my four points maybe just enough 
I'll have the more varied five though 
