Rooms on Fire

UnwindedDreams · #1 01-31-2021, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

Let's ask SteveMac and Unwinded what their favorite TOSOTM song is.

Ask me if this thread belongs in the Rumours forum

**jbrownsjr** · #2 01-31-2021, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by UnwindedDreams

Ask me if this thread belongs in the Rumours forum

**jbrownsjr** · #3 01-31-2021, 05:45 PM

BLY is asking what Rooms on Fire would sound like with the FAB 5 and in particular, LB's production. I think it's fine here. I know you were joking Unwind... but in case anyone else was wondering.

UnwindedDreams · #4 01-31-2021, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

BLY is asking what Rooms on Fire would sound like with the FAB 5 and in particular, LB's production. I think it's fine here. I know you were joking Unwind... but in case anyone else was wondering.

Thank G-d you got that!

The thread and location of this thread doesn't bother me.

The one thing I'd like to say, if BLY permits, if not I'll delete:

I'm not sure what a Lindsey production sound is anymore after what I've been reading round here lately. Is his production solely layering guitar sounds? Being sincere.

paleshadow · #5 02-01-2021, 09:13 AM

I imagine if he was involved he would have told her "There is magic all around you (If I do say so myself)" is technically not correct. Unless she is referring to herself.

"You wouldn't say that to Bob Dylan".

I love the song, but that part always gets on my nerves.

On Ice · #6 02-01-2021, 10:05 AM

Until recently when I imagined Rooms on Fire as a great Stevie contribution to Behind the Mask (although in fairness, the production probably would've suffered a bit) I see the song as "I wouldn't change a thing" in Stevie's released catalogue. It does though have a dubious distinction of raising the hopes of consistent quality through the album that started to crumble after Ooh My Love.

I did love the album though when it came out in '89, Alice actually gave me goosebumps at the time

Not that it's a bad song but it does drone on unnecessarily and misses the point by the end.

Rooms on Fire through, a shimmering gem, everything about the song showcases what made Stevie great. Tells a great story, great production and gasp, an inspiring heart felt vocal. I wouldn't change a thing, even handing it over to Lindsey, who we must remember was not yet to his greatness of Out of the Cradle yet and may have given it too much sheen.