View Full Version : What are you listening to right now? ....part 76 err..3
GypsySorcerer
12-22-2004, 11:25 PM
"Santa Claus is Coming to Town" by Mr. Isaak and Ms. Nicks
ryan8472
12-23-2004, 11:40 AM
The chatter of other students in the room (they're letting us surf the web...I'm shocked :shocked: )......20 more minutes until vacation! :woohoo:
GypsySorcerer
12-23-2004, 12:01 PM
Once Upon a December -- Deana Carter
Now: I'll be Home for Christmas -- Martina McBride
GateandGarden
12-23-2004, 12:29 PM
"Designs of Love" demo
dissention
12-23-2004, 12:37 PM
Tracey Ullman, "The Best Of Tracy Ullman".
I know, I'm strange! :o
I love Tracey, dear. :xoxo: Her and Sandra Bernhard, they're both awesome vocalists and are VERY talented.
dissention
12-23-2004, 12:39 PM
40 Ft by Franz Ferdinand is just over and now I'm at the first notes of My Heart.
Romy
Doesn't 40 Ft. sound like a Blondie song? I can't get over how much it does. I'm listening to Take Me Out right now. :thumbsup:
estranged4life
12-23-2004, 12:45 PM
my new theme song "New Found Power" by Damageplan.
Ab-so-lutely brutal...
Brian "I wanna see a mosh pit at a Stevie Nicks show in my lifetime" j.
ryan8472
12-23-2004, 12:50 PM
I'm listening to Take Me Out right now. :thumbsup:
Me too :wavey: :thumbsup:
ryan8472
12-23-2004, 02:19 PM
Talking Heads - Houses In Motion
Metallica - Enter Sandman
ontheEdgeof17
12-23-2004, 02:39 PM
Reconsider Me....
...and I'll never make you sad again
'Cuz I swear...I have changed since then
GateandGarden
12-23-2004, 02:45 PM
FM's "I Do"...again! Yes, I love it that much! It puts me in the best mood! :)
estranged4life
12-24-2004, 03:40 PM
"Second Hand News" from the new upgraded version of the May 13,2003-Cleveland, OH show at the Gund Arena!
Brian j.
dissention
12-24-2004, 03:42 PM
Me too :wavey: :thumbsup:
I just can't get over how f*cking good they are. I? Am obsessed. :woohoo:
Enchanted_Stevi
12-24-2004, 03:57 PM
K I'm listening to "welcome to the jungle" by guns and roses....the greatest hits CD..and I'm lovin it!!!
ryan8472
12-24-2004, 03:59 PM
I just can't get over how f*cking good they are. I? Am obsessed. :woohoo:
Don't worry about it. It's a good thing to be obsessed over. :)
ryan8472
12-24-2004, 04:13 PM
Go Your Own Way...Live In Boston style
estranged4life
12-24-2004, 05:07 PM
"Never Going Back Again" from the above mention May 13,2003 Cleveland show...
And watching Bob Welch's "Ebony Eyes" from the Cal Jam 2 DVD (Featuring special guests Stevie & Mick).
Brian j.
DeadliestPoison
12-24-2004, 05:27 PM
Stand Back from my rip of Live In Boston. :D
estranged4life
12-24-2004, 06:55 PM
"Goodbye Baby" from the May 13,2003 Cleveland show...
The intro of John McVie by Mick is classic:
"The longest living penguin known to mankind, John McVie"
Brian j.
xdreamsunwindx
12-24-2004, 07:37 PM
Bon Jovi - Please Come Home for Christmas.
-Kate
pianogirl04
12-24-2004, 07:59 PM
Steal Your Heart Away. I'm in love with this song.
estranged4life
12-24-2004, 08:07 PM
"Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" by Chris Isaak & Stevie Nicks from the PBS special.
Brian j.
ontheEdgeof17
12-24-2004, 09:04 PM
watching Reba this Christmas Eve...
GardenStateGirlie
12-24-2004, 09:32 PM
Toby Lightman - Everyday
MACFAN
12-24-2004, 10:31 PM
Some Girls- Rolling Stones
I forgot how good this album is.......when the whip comes down
wondergirl9847
12-25-2004, 12:34 AM
Theme to Beverly Hills Cop LOL!!
Merry Christmas all!! :D
ryan8472
12-25-2004, 10:15 PM
U2 - Sunday Bloody Sunday...Live at Wembley stadium, 7/13/85 :cool: ;)
xdreamsunwindx
12-25-2004, 10:16 PM
U2 - New Years Day :D
-Kate
ontheEdgeof17
12-25-2004, 10:39 PM
Street Angel....My Stevie song of the moment. I can't get over it. :)
....I think a Love Is Like A River fix is in order, too
wondergirl9847
12-26-2004, 01:35 PM
Bill Engvall's Cheap Drunk CD..hee!!
GateandGarden
12-26-2004, 02:08 PM
Toad the Wet Sprocket's "I Will Not Take These Things for Granted"
and now it's "Way Away" by the same band
estranged4life
12-26-2004, 03:25 PM
"Heresy" by Pantera...From the "Cowboys From Hell" disc.
Brian j.
estranged4life
12-27-2004, 11:30 AM
"Crazy Train" from the remastered Ozzy Osbourne live disc "Tribute" (With the late great Randy Rhoads!!!)
Brian \m/-<*.*>-\m/ j.
ryan8472
12-27-2004, 12:21 PM
Black Sabbath, featuring Ozzy Osbourne - Paranoid (Live Aid)
dissention
12-27-2004, 12:28 PM
David Bowie- Loving The Alien
DeadliestPoison
12-27-2004, 01:18 PM
Blondie - Bermuda Triangle Blues [Flight 45]
I'm in love with this song, yo.
ryan8472
12-27-2004, 01:40 PM
Duran Duran - The Reflex
ryan8472
12-27-2004, 01:43 PM
Madonna - Holiday :nod: I'm on another one of those 80's kicks...
ryan8472
12-27-2004, 01:50 PM
Pretenders - Middle Of The Road
Ok...I'll stop :rolleyes:
xdreamsunwindx
12-27-2004, 01:55 PM
Garbage - Vow.
Mmmm, ShirleyManson!Angst.
-Kate
kak125
12-27-2004, 01:57 PM
I am currently listening to the following:
Destiny's Child: Destiny Fulfilled
Lisa Marie Presley: To Whom It May Concern
Gwen Stefani: Love, Angel, Music, Baby
Lindsay Lohan: Speak
I am kinda disappointed by the Destiny's Child cd. Too many slow songs. Hopefully it will grow on me.
xdreamsunwindx
12-27-2004, 01:58 PM
Pretenders - Middle Of The Road
Ok...I'll stop :rolleyes:
INNUHMIDDUHAHTHAROADYEAAAH! <3
I'm obsessed with this song again. Watching it on Live Aid last night did it, I think. <3 MOTR.
-Kate
ryan8472
12-27-2004, 02:00 PM
INNUHMIDDUHAHTHAROADYEAAAH! <3
I'm obsessed with this song again. Watching it on Live Aid last night did it, I think. <3 MOTR.
-Kate
:laugh: :wavey: I warned you about that Live Aid....It's addicting :p
David Bowie - Changes
xdreamsunwindx
12-27-2004, 02:03 PM
Gwen Stefani and Andre 3000 - Bubble Pop Electric.
ontheEdgeof17
12-27-2004, 02:12 PM
Love and Understanding - Cher
wondergirl9847
12-27-2004, 02:58 PM
Bedroom Toys - Duran Duran (Astronaut is a great CD!!)
DeadliestPoison
12-27-2004, 11:38 PM
Gwen Stefani and Andre 3000 - Bubble Pop Electric.
Try Johnny Vulture. -10, Kate. And you call yourself a fan. ;P
I'm listening to Robert Duncan's "The Final Fight" original score from the last episode of Buffy. Awrr.
macfanken
12-27-2004, 11:44 PM
Blondie - Live By Request
wondergirl9847
12-28-2004, 12:03 AM
Just now, Randy Scouse Git by The Monkees
"the being known as wondergirl (hi!) is speaking, I believe..."
DeadliestPoison
12-28-2004, 12:32 AM
Blondie - Live By Request
Yay!
I'm listening to Casey Stratton now. Yaaayyy, Casey.
estranged4life
12-28-2004, 01:00 AM
"Killer Queen" by Queen from the "Sheer Heart Attack" album
Brian j.
StevieNicksEO17
12-28-2004, 01:32 AM
Got My Mind Set On You by George Harrison :D :D
Moony
12-28-2004, 03:07 AM
Got My Mind Set On You by George Harrison :D :D
I love that song ^ so much! I haven't heard it in the longest time...
"A Sorta Fairytale" - Tori Amos. Amazing.
ryan8472
12-28-2004, 07:26 AM
Talking Heads - Slippery People
xdreamsunwindx
12-28-2004, 10:50 AM
Try Johnny Vulture. -10, Kate. And you call yourself a fan. ;P
I'm listening to Robert Duncan's "The Final Fight" original score from the last episode of Buffy. Awrr.
PSSH. It's totally Andre 3000, only under a different name plz.
Oh. And I'm listening to The Kinks - Celluloid Heroes. <3
-Kate
ryan8472
12-28-2004, 10:58 AM
Van Halen - You Really Got Me
Blondie - Picture This :thumbsup:
xdreamsunwindx
12-28-2004, 11:06 AM
U2 - A Sort of Homecoming
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Pin
Nirvana - All Appologies.
Yay random.
Hawkeye
12-28-2004, 12:38 PM
I Can't Stand It- Eric Clapton
SuzeQuze
12-28-2004, 12:56 PM
What You Waiting For? - Gwen Stefani, thanks bro, Merry Christmas 2 me :D
ontheEdgeof17
12-28-2004, 01:05 PM
LaLa - Ashlee S.
DeadliestPoison
12-28-2004, 01:20 PM
PSSH. It's totally Andre 3000, only under a different name plz.
-_-
OGM AY H8 U 3M0 T33RZ.
StevieNicksEO17
12-28-2004, 02:27 PM
Would I Lie To You - Eurythmics :)
SuzeQuze
12-28-2004, 02:36 PM
Dirty Little Thing - Velvet Revolver (thanks again, bro!)
amber
12-28-2004, 03:01 PM
What You Waiting For? - Gwen Stefani, thanks bro, Merry Christmas 2 me :D
I just got that too - love it so much. Especially....THE **** IS BANANAS!!! BE AY EN AY EN AY ES!!!! :laugh:
xdreamsunwindx
12-28-2004, 03:40 PM
Blondie - Slow Motion.
kak125
12-28-2004, 03:40 PM
OMG, I am so obsessed with the Gwen Stefani cd. Everytime I hear that Hollerback Girl song I cant stop singing it. I run around the house for days yelling "THIS **** IS BANANAS, B-A-N-A-N-A-S".
My faves are : What you waiting for, Bubblepop Electric, Crash, Serious, Danger Zone and Luxurious. Good stuff.
SuzeQuze
12-28-2004, 03:42 PM
I just got that too - love it so much. Especially....THE **** IS BANANAS!!! BE AY EN AY EN AY ES!!!! :laugh:
Okay, will have to give that one another spin because I thought it was annoying and skipped it! :shocked: :shrug:
Moony
12-28-2004, 04:01 PM
I just got that too - love it so much. Especially....THE **** IS BANANAS!!! BE AY EN AY EN AY ES!!!! :laugh:
NO amber! Say it isn't so...
That CD blows.
Right now:
"Accidentally In Love" - Counting Crows
xdreamsunwindx
12-28-2004, 04:07 PM
No Doubt - Excuse Me Mr.
No Doubt - New
Gwen Stefani - Cool
No Doubt - Don't Speak (acoustic)
Gwen Stefani - Hollaback Girl
Gwen owns. <333
DeadliestPoison
12-28-2004, 04:14 PM
Due to the earlier/later thread in the Stevie forum...
Everybody Finds Out. :D
amber
12-28-2004, 04:28 PM
NO amber! Say it isn't so...
That CD blows.
Right now:
"Accidentally In Love" - Counting Crows
Are you fricking kidding me? That **** is bananas!!! Counting Crows blow!
:xoxo:
H.
xdreamsunwindx
12-28-2004, 04:31 PM
Are you fricking kidding me? That **** is bananas!!! Counting Crows blow!
:xoxo:
H.
Word. They didn't blow until after 1996. :-P
SuzeQuze
12-28-2004, 05:30 PM
Fall to Pieces - Velvet Revolver, the video
http://launch.yahoo.com/ar-308718---Velvet-Revolver
Man, Weiland really lays himself bare in this one. I hope he stays clean. I really LOVE this song. I like Slash's guitar stuff on it. And the melody and lyrics and such.
GateandGarden
12-28-2004, 05:46 PM
Rod Stewart's cover of "Stand Back," which I think is horrid and I'm getting a good laugh out of it. :lol:
SuzeQuze
12-28-2004, 05:56 PM
Rod Stewart's cover of "Stand Back," which I think is horrid and I'm getting a good laugh out of it. :lol:
LOL! Ooh, you have a Hold Me video icon too (like Diss), Stevie looks soooo gorgeous in that video!
DeadliestPoison
12-28-2004, 07:26 PM
The Planets demo on the Rumours reissue.
GateandGarden
12-28-2004, 07:30 PM
LOL! Ooh, you have a Hold Me video icon too (like Diss), Stevie looks soooo gorgeous in that video!She is! I got the icon at BlueWhiteFire (http://www.bluewhitefire.com). I figured I'd give Tiff credit since you mentioned it.
Hillary
ryan8472
12-28-2004, 09:05 PM
Black Sabbath - Paranoid
SuzeQuze
12-28-2004, 10:32 PM
She is! I got the icon at BlueWhiteFire (http://www.bluewhitefire.com). I figured I'd give Tiff credit since you mentioned it.
Hillary
Very nice. That song isn't even hers but you just want to see her when that video is on. Enough of this scene, back to the girl in the red dress! I love her walking with the painting, she just looks so cool. And then of course that head turn in the chair while she is being painted. I gotta bust this out I know I have it somewhere!
estranged4life
12-29-2004, 12:09 AM
I have been listening to this evening: "Suicide Note Pt.2" by Pantera from the awesome May 30,1998-Eindhoven, Netherlands bootleg (Recorded at the Dynamo festival)
An ab-so-lutely neckbreaking/headbangin' song if there ever was one...
Brian "I headbanged to Fleetwood Mac's "Come" at the OKC show" j.
xdreamsunwindx
12-29-2004, 01:02 AM
The Black Crowes - Sister Luck.
GateandGarden
12-29-2004, 01:08 AM
Very nice. That song isn't even hers but you just want to see her when that video is on. Enough of this scene, back to the girl in the red dress! I love her walking with the painting, she just looks so cool. And then of course that head turn in the chair while she is being painted. I gotta bust this out I know I have it somewhere!You're making me want to get it out, too! Actually, I think Christine looks fabulous in that video, too. Of all the videos I've seen, I think she looks the best in that one. Lindsey's not lookin' too bad, either. They all look so damn good that you easily forgive the pitiful and unconvincing lip-synching. :laugh:
Hillary
DeadliestPoison
12-29-2004, 01:16 AM
Babble - Hold The Sky
StevieNicksEO17
12-29-2004, 02:17 AM
Half Breed - Cher :D
Hawkeye
12-29-2004, 02:33 AM
Rock N Roll Fantasy- Bad Company
ryan8472
12-29-2004, 05:12 AM
Michael Jackson - Beat It
ryan8472
12-29-2004, 05:25 AM
Fear Factory - Cars
"Here in my car, I feel safest of all, I can lock all my doors, it's the only way to live, in cars....." ;)
ryan8472
12-29-2004, 08:27 AM
Enchanted :angel:
MACFAN
12-29-2004, 10:42 AM
Led Zeppelin- In Through The Out Door :thumbsup:
strandinthewind
12-29-2004, 10:46 AM
Led Zeppelin- In Through The Out Door :thumbsup:
GREAT GREAT GREAT record - one of my all time fav.'s :cool:
xdreamsunwindx
12-29-2004, 01:36 PM
The Kinks - Celluloid Heroes, again.
What is it with my love of this song? -_-
StevieNicksEO17
12-29-2004, 02:05 PM
That's All - Genesis :blob1:
ryan8472
12-29-2004, 02:15 PM
Madonna - Get Into The Groove
and
The Chain
skcin
12-29-2004, 02:18 PM
Tiny Dancer - Elton John
estranged4life
12-29-2004, 02:29 PM
"Lowdown" by Black Label Society
For more info on BLS go to the following link:
http://www.zakkwylde.com
Brian j.
estranged4life
12-29-2004, 05:49 PM
in a better not upset mood, So let's mosh to "Cowboys From Hell" from Pantera!!!
GateandGarden
12-29-2004, 05:51 PM
Half Breed - Cher :D
:thumbsup:
amber
12-29-2004, 06:02 PM
The Kinks - Celluloid Heroes, again.
What is it with my love of this song? -_-
I listened to that song constantly in highschool. It's great. :wavey:
madformac
12-29-2004, 06:03 PM
All Along The Watchtower by Jimi, followed with Voices by Russ Ballard..
:wavey:
ontheEdgeof17
12-29-2004, 06:03 PM
Gate and Garden....
.....the song, not Hillary's bitchin' :p
Hawkeye
12-29-2004, 06:04 PM
That Smell= Lynyrd Skynyrd
xdreamsunwindx
12-29-2004, 06:05 PM
I listened to that song constantly in highschool. It's great. :wavey:
Hee. Yay, I'm not the only one.
And I'm currently listening to Green Day - When I Come Around.
GateandGarden
12-29-2004, 06:07 PM
Gate and Garden....
.....the song, not Hillary's bitchin' :p
:p :p :p :p :p
estranged4life
12-29-2004, 06:11 PM
followed with Voices by Russ Ballard..
:wavey:
I always loved that song...
"Voices...I hear voices..."
Brian j.
DeadliestPoison
12-30-2004, 07:07 PM
I'm listening to a bunch of songs Riss sent me.
1. Matthew Herbert - The Audience<3333
2. Cafe Del Mar - This Life
3. Interpol - Untitled
4. Frou Frou - Breathe In<3333
5. Frou Frou - Let Go<3333
estranged4life
12-30-2004, 08:00 PM
"Falling Higher" by Helloween, From a mix disc I made of Andi Deris era tracks by Helloween (Dude has a great voice for the type of metal those crazy German's in Helloween play.)
Brian j.
Hawkeye
12-31-2004, 02:24 AM
Breakdown- Tom Petty
StevieNicksEO17
12-31-2004, 02:41 AM
Jet Airliner - Steve Miller Band
ryan8472
12-31-2004, 03:45 AM
The Beatles - While My Guitar Gently Weeps
ryan8472
12-31-2004, 03:59 AM
U2 - I Will Follow :cool:
ryan8472
12-31-2004, 06:39 AM
Big Love...
dissention
12-31-2004, 11:47 AM
Well Did You Evah ! - Iggy Pop and Debbie Harry
estranged4life
12-31-2004, 12:14 PM
hard to find Pantera release (from 1988's) Power Metal the track "Death Trap".
If anyone ever sees an original copy of this disc in a store (Or the other 3 releases-1983's "Metal Magic", 1984's "Projects In the Jungle" & 1985's "I Am The Night"), Please let me know (The first four pre-major label Pantera releases are HTF rarities...Which normally fetch around $100 each on eBay!) cause I have ALOT to trade to get copies of 'em...
Brian j.
dissention
12-31-2004, 12:40 PM
hard to find Pantera release (from 1988's) Power Metal the track "Death Trap".
If anyone ever sees an original copy of this disc in a store (Or the other 3 releases-1983's "Metal Magic", 1984's "Projects In the Jungle" & 1985's "I Am The Night"), Please let me know (The first four pre-major label Pantera releases are HTF rarities...Which normally fetch around $100 each on eBay!) cause I have ALOT to trade to get copies of 'em...
Brian j.
Email this store (the online catalog is horrendously outdated):
http://www.turnitup.com
It's a local store here and they probably have it (they have everything under the sun). :wavey:
I got the original Bowie Sound and Vision boxed set the other day for only $17. SEALED. :shocked:
DeadliestPoison
12-31-2004, 02:20 PM
Blondie's "Hunter" album, which came in the mail today. :D
My Blondie CD collection is now complete (sans Greatest Hits and remixes of course. laaaame.)! On to Debbie ;)
dissention
12-31-2004, 02:25 PM
Blondie's "Hunter" album, which came in the mail today. :D
My Blondie CD collection is now complete (sans Greatest Hits and remixes of course. laaaame.)! On to Debbie ;)
:thumbsup:
Dragonfly RAWKS. And an eight minute version of War Child? Orgasm-inducing, my friend.
Get Debbie's solo albums at Amazon used, you'll probably be able to get all of them (Rockbird, Def Dumb and Blonde, and Debravation) for less than $10, with the exception of KooKoo. I just got "Most of All the Best Of Deborah Harry" and if you can find it, snatch it up. The duet with her and Iggy Pop is fab, the remix of Sweet and Low is perfect, as are the remixes of I Want That Man and Communion. :wavey:
ryan8472
12-31-2004, 02:42 PM
The Ledge...
DeadliestPoison
12-31-2004, 03:13 PM
:thumbsup:
Dragonfly RAWKS. And an eight minute version of War Child? Orgasm-inducing, my friend.
Get Debbie's solo albums at Amazon used, you'll probably be able to get all of them (Rockbird, Def Dumb and Blonde, and Debravation) for less than $10, with the exception of KooKoo. I just got "Most of All the Best Of Deborah Harry" and if you can find it, snatch it up. The duet with her and Iggy Pop is fab, the remix of Sweet and Low is perfect, as are the remixes of I Want That Man and Communion. :wavey:
I think my favorites on Hunter are War Child, Orchid Club, and The Beast. I like it. It's not Autoamerican (my favorite :laugh: ), but I like it. :)
It makes me sad that I have to get Debbie's albums used. She should re-release them or something.
dissention
12-31-2004, 03:26 PM
I think my favorites on Hunter are War Child, Orchid Club, and The Beast. I like it. It's not Autoamerican (my favorite :laugh: ), but I like it. :)
It makes me sad that I have to get Debbie's albums used. She should re-release them or something.
I like all the albums, but I love The Hunter because it's so f*cking weird. :laugh:
I think Deb's solo albums are super. Very kitsch and campy and fun. Communion from "Debravation" is a hoot, too:
I've touched some objects of faith
More precious than pieces of eight
Seen sacred places and ritual ways
But for communion let's go to my place
I learned to pray on my knees
Been taken in hand if you please
Had my own revelations ideas about fate
But for communion let's go to my place
So as the body so as the blood
Sacred as the soul is to love
Don't be mistaken if you don't understand
Divinely simple
Part of the plan
Take
Eat
This is my body
I give it to you
Take
Drink
This is my blood
Do it in remembrance of me so you won't forget me
It's even funnier when you take into account that she's a devout atheist. :lol:
ryan8472
12-31-2004, 09:20 PM
Sorcerer, who is the master......
estranged4life
12-31-2004, 09:29 PM
"Broken" by Cross Canadian Ragweed's self-titled major label debut
Brian j.
ryan8472
12-31-2004, 09:30 PM
Blondie - Sunday Girl
Dire Straits - Money For Nothing
ryan8472
12-31-2004, 10:18 PM
Blondie - Atomic (from Blondie Live) :thumbsup:
DeadliestPoison
12-31-2004, 10:21 PM
I'm jamming to "The Audience" by Matthew Herbert. And Riss is jamming as well, whether she'll admit it or not. :P
ryan8472
12-31-2004, 10:25 PM
I hate to make this thread so repetitive, but..."In The Flesh" by Blondie.
(I'm really loving this Best of Blondie CD I bought yesterday--I might just be making some room for Blondie albums beside my FM collection.)
So much Blondie-love going around, wonderful! ;)
The Ataris - The Boys Of Summer (the original is still better :nod: )
dissention
12-31-2004, 10:27 PM
Blondie - Atomic (from Blondie Live) :thumbsup:
My faaaaaaaaaaaavorite version of all-time. The ending is incredibly sexy, when she just belts out with all of the "Atomic ahhhs" and when she sings "Oh your hair is beautiful" and goes for those high notes. Mmmmmmmmm. Great album. Forgive and Forget is sublime.
I usually put it in just to hear Under the Gun. Ever notice how muddled the sound is on the album version? Drives me batty. It took me forever to learn the lyrics because you can barely hear her.
ryan8472
12-31-2004, 10:28 PM
My faaaaaaaaaaaavorite version of all-time. The ending is incredibly sexy, when she just belts out with all of the "Atomic ahhhs" and when she sings "Oh your hair is beautiful" and goes for those high notes. Mmmmmmmmm. Great album. Forgive and Forget is sublime.
I usually put it in just to hear Under the Gun. Ever notice how muddled the sound is on the album version? Drives me batty. It took me forever to learn the lyrics because you can barely hear her.
I know, the sound stinks. But it's Blondie, so it's all OK :nod:
dissention
12-31-2004, 10:30 PM
So much Blondie-love going around, wonderful! ;)
The Ataris - The Boys Of Summer (the original is still better :nod: )
It's not wonderful, it's atomic. ;)
Debbie Harry and Iggy Pop- Well Did You Evah ! (yet again, because I'm obsessed with this song)
dissention
12-31-2004, 10:32 PM
I know, the sound stinks. But it's Blondie, so it's all OK :nod:
They make up for it when Dig Up the Conjo comes on. What a f*cking weird and brilliant song, they need to do it live somehow. The sound on that one is fantastic, even on the crappy cassette I have in my car.
DeadliestPoison
12-31-2004, 10:38 PM
I enjoy "Double Take." So pretty. Same with "Forgive & Forget," which was Greg's Jam of the Week™ a few weeks ago.
dissention
12-31-2004, 10:43 PM
I enjoy "Double Take." So pretty. Same with "Forgive & Forget," which was Greg's Jam of the Week™ a few weeks ago.
With lyrics like:
Caught in my pursuit
I play the fetishistic mission
The longing that I feel drives me mad in your direction
Nailed by something cute I tear it out with microsurgical precision
...how can one not enjoy Double Take? :laugh:
Forgive and Forget is my favorite song, period. I could listen to it all day and every day. It's so beautiful. And incredibly hard to sing, dammit. She goes so low with her voice and then so high with it next second.
DeadliestPoison
12-31-2004, 10:46 PM
Forgive and Forget is my favorite song, period. I could listen to it all day and every day. It's so beautiful. And incredibly hard to sing, dammit. She goes so low with her voice and then so high with it next second.
That song is perfect, I think. The drumming's great (and what initially attracted me to the song), Jimmy's all over the place, and Debbie's voice is aMAZing on it.
Can't beat Angels on the Balcony, though. Faybrit Blondie song everrrr!!)(@*!)(
dissention
12-31-2004, 10:51 PM
That song is perfect, I think. The drumming's great (and what initially attracted me to the song), Jimmy's all over the place, and Debbie's voice is aMAZing on it.
Can't beat Angels on the Balcony, though. Faybrit Blondie song everrrr!!)(@*!)(
It's hard to pick a fave Blondie song because they are the most perfect pop group ever, IMO, but Forgive and Forget blew me away when I first heard it in '98. I got it imported from the UK way before it came out in the US and listening to it was better than sex. I had gone to one of their shows earlier in the year up near Providence where they had played songs from their "new album" but they had been songs that didn't make it onto the record (Studio 54), so I felt extra special. :laugh: After such a long-drought, it was almost surreal.
The live versions of Forgive and Forget are just stunning, though, because they really show you what a beautiful and flexible voice she has. It's hard to do such a mix of low and high notes, but those years with the Jazz Passengers paid off. :thumbsup:
All I need is for them to play Suzy and Jeffrey live and I'll die a happy Blondie fan.
xdreamsunwindx
12-31-2004, 11:04 PM
Blondie<3333
Favorite Blondie song evah? Accidents Never Happen, deffinitely. Then 11:59, Angels, Fan Mail, Slow Motion, Faces, and Rip Her to Shreds. Woooot.
DeadliestPoison
12-31-2004, 11:06 PM
All I need is for them to play Suzy and Jeffrey live and I'll die a happy Blondie fan.
Auughghgh. Not a favorite. I hate how blunt the lyrics are. "She drove her caaar intooo a waaaalll." And the car sounds always freak me out because I forget about them and then surprise!!#!@ -_-
DeadliestPoison
12-31-2004, 11:08 PM
Actually, I guess I like some parts of S&J. I just hate that line & the car noises.
dissention
12-31-2004, 11:16 PM
Blondie<3333
Favorite Blondie song evah? Accidents Never Happen, deffinitely. Then 11:59, Angels, Fan Mail, Slow Motion, Faces, and Rip Her to Shreds. Woooot.
Love the version of Accidents on Live By Request. It's so cute how she she shouts "After all!" so abruptly. :D
I've been fascinated with Youth Nabbed By Sniper and In the Sun lately.
dissention
12-31-2004, 11:19 PM
Auughghgh. Not a favorite. I hate how blunt the lyrics are. "She drove her caaar intooo a waaaalll." And the car sounds always freak me out because I forget about them and then surprise!!#!@ -_-
:p
My favorite parts. :laugh: I love it, ever since I heard it on vinyl. It's so over-the-top and kitschy. The keyboards are all over the place, you can tell Jimmy had fun with it. I love the chorus: "They're going for a blooooooooooooooooood test." Have you heard "Bike Boy" from Def Dumb and Blonde? I like to play those two back-to-back, even though they don't go together very well. Something about them just flows...
xdreamsunwindx
01-01-2005, 12:02 AM
U2 - New Years Day.
HAPPY 2005!*#)!@&*#(@!
DeadliestPoison
01-01-2005, 12:03 AM
I ph34r your h4x0rz, Kate. First post of 2005? Watch out.
My first song of the year? The Pretenders - Room Full of Mirrors. And I? Am rocking. out.
God I hate NYE.
GypsySorcerer
01-01-2005, 12:40 AM
Gold Dust Woman from the Dance
ryan8472
01-01-2005, 12:45 AM
Jamming to 'Burning Down The House' by Talking Heads :blob2:
xdreamsunwindx
01-01-2005, 12:52 AM
Neil Young - Cinnamon Girl. <3
ryan8472
01-01-2005, 12:54 AM
Stevie - Planets Of The Universe
estranged4life
01-01-2005, 01:08 AM
"New Year's Day" by U2....My yearly tradition every New Years Day now for way over 20 years!!!
Brian j.
ryan8472
01-01-2005, 08:42 AM
Enter Sandman - by Metallica
dissention
01-01-2005, 11:28 AM
Debbie Harry has a wonderful voice; like Stevie Nicks you understand just how talented she is when you or anyone else tries to sing her songs. Debbie Harry is my favorite female pop and/or rock vocalist now behind Stevie Nicks, Annie Lennox, Joni Mitchell, Grace Slick, Janis Joplin, and Linda Rondstat. :nod:
All spectacular vocalists. :nod:
Debbie is in the same category vocally with Bette Midler, IMO, because when she sings a song, she acts the song. And I'm just amazed at how she continued to push herself over the years when it came to her music and developed her voice into such a powerful instrument. It's so full and rich; I think it's gotten better as she's gotten older. The Jazz Passengers and all her other detours paid off tenfold.
dissention
01-01-2005, 11:29 AM
Franz Ferdinand- Come On Hoooooooooooooome
dissention
01-01-2005, 11:37 AM
Juliette and the Licks- Got Love To Kill
xdreamsunwindx
01-01-2005, 11:51 AM
The Killers - Somebody Told Me
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Cold Light
Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out
DeadliestPoison
01-01-2005, 12:43 PM
I've been fascinated with Youth Nabbed By Sniper and In the Sun lately.
How did I miss this post?!?
I? Love YNAS. And Bermuda Triangle Blues. mMmMmm. Plastic Letters rules.
dissention
01-01-2005, 12:48 PM
How did I miss this post?!?
I? Love YNAS. And Bermuda Triangle Blues. mMmMmm. Plastic Letters rules.
The early punk stuff was killer, so bloody good. Little Girl Lies, Rifle Range, Detroit 442, Kidnapper, Shark In Jets Clothing, Kung Fu Girls, etc. You should get the early bootlegs where they played all these songs. They even did German Lullaby, Midnight Oil, Bang A Gong ( :laugh: ), I Love Playing With Fire, etc.
Another one I've been playing constantly is their Bowie cover, "Heroes." She soars on that sucker. :woohoo:
ryan8472
01-01-2005, 02:32 PM
Talking Heads - Life During Wartime
Franz Ferdinand - The Dark Of The Matinee
Franz Ferdinand - 40'
Blondie - Hanging On The Telephone (favorite Blondie song ever)
dissention
01-01-2005, 02:35 PM
Talking Heads - Life During Wartime
Franz Ferdinand - The Dark Of The Matinee
Franz Ferdinand - 40'
Blondie - Hanging On The Telephone (favorite Blondie song ever)
http://www.btinternet.com/~boots2003c/idc_-_david_byrne_was_born_in_dumbarton.mp3
Download it, you won't be disappointed. ;)
ryan8472
01-01-2005, 02:37 PM
http://www.btinternet.com/~boots2003c/idc_-_david_byrne_was_born_in_dumbarton.mp3
Download it, you won't be disappointed. ;)
What is it?
dissention
01-01-2005, 02:40 PM
What is it?
A mash-up of Talking Heads' "Burning Down the House" and Franz's "Take Me Out." I usually don't like mash-ups but this one is great.
ryan8472
01-01-2005, 02:40 PM
A mash-up of Talking Heads' "Burning Down the House" and Franz's "Take Me Out." I usually don't like mash-ups but this one is great.
Cool. How do I D/L it?
dissention
01-01-2005, 02:43 PM
Cool. How do I D/L it?
Right click the link and select "Save Target As." :)
I downloaded another one that is just putrid. It combines Usher's "Yeah" and Take Me Out and ends up coming out as "Yeah Me Out." Just putrid. :laugh:
ryan8472
01-01-2005, 02:46 PM
Right click the link and select "Save Target As." :)
I downloaded another one that is just putrid. It combines Usher's "Yeah" and Take Me Out and ends up coming out as "Yeah Me Out." Just putrid. :laugh:
:laugh: I don't even want to think about that one.
It's not working for me. I try and 'save target as'., but it ain't working. ****, I hate computers......
dissention
01-01-2005, 02:49 PM
:laugh: I don't even want to think about that one.
It's not working for me. I try and 'save target as'., but it ain't working. ****, I hate computers......
I just tried it and it won't work for me either. :shrug: Maybe the site ran out of bandwith?
ryan8472
01-01-2005, 02:53 PM
I just tried it and it won't work for me either. :shrug: Maybe the site ran out of bandwith?
Maybe. I'll try again later. Sounds cool :wavey:
dissention
01-01-2005, 02:56 PM
Maybe. I'll try again later. Sounds cool :wavey:
Peruse this site in the interim, you're bound to find something good:
http://www.franzferdinand.8k.com/audioinner.html
:wavey:
estranged4life
01-01-2005, 03:40 PM
"The Light That Blinds" by Shadows Fall, soon to be followed by next track on the disc entitled "Enlightened By The Cold"
Brian j.
GardenStateGirlie
01-01-2005, 03:42 PM
Finley Quaye ft. Beth Orton - Dice
xdreamsunwindx
01-01-2005, 04:18 PM
Have any of you heard Franz vs Kelis - Take Me Out (For a Milkshake)? Amazing. ;)
DeadliestPoison
01-01-2005, 04:36 PM
Have any of you heard Franz vs Kelis - Take Me Out (For a Milkshake)? Amazing. ;)
I heard it at Tchawa's house!!1!!1 She was all, "Kate sent it to me!1!!" Then we talked about how awesome you were.
And if you think I'm joking, I'm not. :P
xdreamsunwindx
01-01-2005, 04:41 PM
I heard it at Tchawa's house!!1!!1 She was all, "Kate sent it to me!1!!" Then we talked about how awesome you were.
And if you think I'm joking, I'm not. :P
Awr. I feel so awexome and loved and !!1!!1'D.
ryan8472
01-01-2005, 05:13 PM
Peruse this site in the interim, you're bound to find something good:
http://www.franzferdinand.8k.com/audioinner.html
:wavey:
Awesome!....Just downloaded a bootleg :wavey: :laugh:
Diss.....if you have the BDTH/Take Me Out thing on your comp, would you want to send it to me instead? That site must not be working.
dissention
01-01-2005, 05:18 PM
Awesome!....Just downloaded a bootleg :wavey: :laugh:
Diss.....if you have the BDTH/Take Me Out thing on your comp, would you want to send it to me instead? That site must not be working.
It's on a CD at my office, I deleted it after I burned it. :( I'll grab it next time I pop in, though, since it doesn't seem as if the server will be back up anytime soon.
On one of the live versions of Michael from that site (I think the Lyon, France one but I'm not sure), instead of singing "Come and dance with me, Michael," he sings "Come all over me, Michael." :lol: :laugh:
ryan8472
01-01-2005, 05:23 PM
It's on a CD at my office, I deleted it after I burned it. :( I'll grab it next time I pop in, though, since it doesn't seem as if the server will be back up anytime soon.
On one of the live versions of Michael from that site (I think the Lyon, France one but I'm not sure), instead of singing "Come and dance with me, Michael," he sings "Come all over me, Michael." :lol: :laugh:
:laugh: I'm downloading that track now :laugh:
Franz Ferdinand - Shopping For Blood
dissention
01-01-2005, 05:26 PM
:laugh: I'm downloading this track now :laugh:
Franz Ferdinand - Shopping For Blood
I Googled that line a few minutes ago ("Come all over me, Michael") just for kicks and this article came up. :laugh:
All the Young Dance Whores
http://www.villagevoice.com/issues/0428/sheffield.php
Franz Ferdinand are the archest dukes in U.K. pop right now, four Glasgow boys who have gone from indie darlings to mainstream heartthrobs over the past six months. They've got the package: foppish pouts, sideways haircuts, drainpipe trousers, new wave guitar licks, an assassination-linked name that smacks of sex and danger. They've even fluked into U.S. success, hitting No. 39 on the Billboard album chart on the strength of their breakthrough single, "Take Me Out." They're also straight guys. Except their next U.K. single, "Michael" (due out August 16), is about dancing with a hot boy, and liking it very, very much. A sexy boy with leather hips. Feeling his stubble on your sticky lips. When lead singer Alex Kapranos pants, "Come and dance with me, Michael," he shoots his darts of pleasure through your heart. Live, he's been known to change the chorus to "Come all over me, Michael," but it's a seductive song either way. Assassinatin' rhythm, as Patti Smith used to say.
Franz Ferdinand have loads of other excellent songs, but "Michael" has become a clear-cut fan favorite. It's the one lighting up the online fan sites. You can see a typical discussion on the great time-waster Song Meanings (songmeanings.net), where responses range from confusion to enthusiasm to blatant revulsion. One kid announces, "i ripped this cd on my computer, got rid of this song, and then burned the franz ferdinand cd sans michael on a new blank disc. i never want to hear this song." Another adds, "i mean, this song is awesome dude, it's one of my favorite songs . . . but yeah . . . it's totally homosexual." Some people post to ask if Franz Ferdinand are really gay. Some ask if Michael's a girl. Some just want to know what the hell is going on here.
The lads of Franz Ferdinand seem a bit puzzled about all the fuss. Alex Kapranos has said he's a bit surprised that "Michael" is the song people most want to ask about, since it's so straightforward. He told the story behind it to the magazine Boyz: "It was one night when me and the band were out with friends from Glasgow, and we went to this warehouse dance party thing called Disco X. It was a very debauched night and these two friends got it together in a very sexy way." Although the real-life Michael is chuffed about the name-check, Alex gallantly protects the other friend's identity. "This guy's girlfriend will kill him. Well, she won't kill him, but she's very jealous of the fling he had with Michael. So it's a bit of a sticky situation." When Boyz asked if he was tempted to join in the boy-boy action, Alex replied, "Everyone looked wonderful that night." Spoken like a true rock star.
Part of the fascination with "Michael" has got to be on account of the band members themselves, who, it must be said, are 15 pounds of f*ck-puppy in a 10-pound bag. No matter how much of a straight guy you are, watching these boys onstage makes your heart hurt a little. When they played Northsix in January, still an obscure indie band from way out of town, everybody was curious to get a glimpse of what they looked like. Their first two import singles, "Darts of Pleasure" and "Take Me Out," were unbelievably sexy and slithery things, goosing old dance-oriented rock riffs that were right on the tip of your tongue (Blondie? The B-52's? The Breeders?) as Alex purred one-liners like "You can feel my lips undress your eyes." We could only hope they were half as hot as they sounded. But right before they hit the stage, drummer Paul Thomson came out to set up his kit, and you could feel the buzz go through the room—if the drummer is this hot, oooh baby, we're in trouble. And we were.
In most of their songs, Franz Ferdinand capture romance in non-gender-specific terms, typified by the sweet and wistful tone of "The Dark of the Matinee," where you rearrange your schedule to accidentally bump into your crush. When they do specify gender, they usually sing about guy-girl flirtation. "Michael" is their only blatantly homoerotic song. But it ambushes you on the album, because it rocks without any coy wink. Boys who like girls who like boys who like boys—it's no big deal in this song. Alex isn't bragging about walking on the wild side, which is why his passion drags you out onto the floor with him, for your pleasure, as he croons, "Beautiful boys on a beautiful dancefloor/Michael you're dancing like a beautiful dance whore."
Plenty of other straight bands have sung about boy-boy lust—it's a rock 'n' roll tradition that goes back way before those sweet and tender hooligans the Beatles. (When Ringo sang the Shirelles' "Boys" on the first Beatles album, he didn't bother changing all the gender refs.) Nirvana were total queer-punk wannabes, in the tradition of David Bowie, Bryan Ferry, Lou Reed, and so many other straight rockers who crushed out on gay guys in their music, if not in real life. When Bowie sang "John, I'm Only Dancing," he ditched any sense of shame about the fact that it turned him on to turn John on. Think of the Kinks in "Lola," or Mick Jagger, sticking a very unconvincing "she said" into the orgiastic gender-crashing ****-madness of "Let It Bleed." It's usually hard for straight bands to identify gay without getting self-conscious or even self-congratulatory, acting gayer than thou, but Franz Ferdinand breeze through "Michael" as if it's no sweat. They're beautiful dance whores, all right.
"Michael" cuts to the heart of new wave, which has always had a lot to do with straight kids trying to act as cool as queer kids. In the immortal words of Imperial Teen, "the prince wants to be a queen." The world is crawling with nouveau new wave bands now—indeed, the first thing everybody noticed about Franz Ferdinand was that they were a Brit new wave band imitating the New York new wave bands who are currently imitating old Brit new wave bands. There are all sorts of theories about why '80s-inspired new wave-ness and modness have come back with such a vengeance, but it's the first guitar-rock trend in years that has had anything to do with sex. New wave's eternal appeal has to do with its playful, humane pansexuality. It's a safe space for kids to act out, to try on gay or straight or bi poses at will, without brutalizing each other. People who condemned Bowie as a sexual tourist were missing the point—he was a sexual explorer (or "lodger," as he put it in the title of one of his best albums) because he was a sexual exile, like most of us, stuck in orbit like Major Tom and determined to make a home out of it. He built the floor that new wavers have been dancing on ever since, from Roxy Music to Culture Club to Pulp to the new waver indie kids currently shaking their hair at a club near you.
Franz Ferdinand's beat has been compared to Talking Heads a few times, but that seems totally off—the obvious template is Blondie, whose rhythm section circa "Atomic" and "Rapture" the Franz lads have obviously studied in Talmudic detail, and their point of reference is disco, not funk. Their DOR frivolity is an explicit rejection of the clamped-down gender roles of guitar rock in the late '90s. You can hear it in the discodelic stagger of "Take Me Out," a song where Alex parades his body in front of a new crush, begging to be picked off the way an assassin takes out a target. And you can hear it in "Michael," a song so giddy with lust that it takes you out as well. The real-life Michael seems to be keeping a low profile these days. Franz Ferdinand have 492 friends in their Friendster loop, but none of them are named Michael. (There's a "Jacqueline," though.) But he's reportedly making an appearance in the new video the band is doing for "Michael" in Berlin. It's about time. The rock audience needs him even more than he needs us. Come on, Michael—take us out.
Keith
01-01-2005, 09:18 PM
the Alligator Records 20th Anniversary Compiliation.
The Blues as its Best.
ontheEdgeof17
01-01-2005, 09:21 PM
Janet Jackson- New Skool MegaMix by DJ Kane
xdreamsunwindx
01-01-2005, 09:28 PM
Garbage - A Stroke of Luck.
Enchanted_Stevi
01-01-2005, 09:44 PM
ok I'm listening to "boys of summer" by Don Henley....THEN i'll listen to uhhh.........that song agian and again...lol
ryan8472
01-01-2005, 10:03 PM
I Googled that line a few minutes ago ("Come all over me, Michael") just for kicks and this article came up. :laugh:
All the Young Dance Whores
http://www.villagevoice.com/issues/0428/sheffield.php
Franz Ferdinand are the archest dukes in U.K. pop right now, four Glasgow boys who have gone from indie darlings to mainstream heartthrobs over the past six months. They've got the package: foppish pouts, sideways haircuts, drainpipe trousers, new wave guitar licks, an assassination-linked name that smacks of sex and danger. They've even fluked into U.S. success, hitting No. 39 on the Billboard album chart on the strength of their breakthrough single, "Take Me Out." They're also straight guys. Except their next U.K. single, "Michael" (due out August 16), is about dancing with a hot boy, and liking it very, very much. A sexy boy with leather hips. Feeling his stubble on your sticky lips. When lead singer Alex Kapranos pants, "Come and dance with me, Michael," he shoots his darts of pleasure through your heart. Live, he's been known to change the chorus to "Come all over me, Michael," but it's a seductive song either way. Assassinatin' rhythm, as Patti Smith used to say.
Franz Ferdinand have loads of other excellent songs, but "Michael" has become a clear-cut fan favorite. It's the one lighting up the online fan sites. You can see a typical discussion on the great time-waster Song Meanings (songmeanings.net), where responses range from confusion to enthusiasm to blatant revulsion. One kid announces, "i ripped this cd on my computer, got rid of this song, and then burned the franz ferdinand cd sans michael on a new blank disc. i never want to hear this song." Another adds, "i mean, this song is awesome dude, it's one of my favorite songs . . . but yeah . . . it's totally homosexual." Some people post to ask if Franz Ferdinand are really gay. Some ask if Michael's a girl. Some just want to know what the hell is going on here.
The lads of Franz Ferdinand seem a bit puzzled about all the fuss. Alex Kapranos has said he's a bit surprised that "Michael" is the song people most want to ask about, since it's so straightforward. He told the story behind it to the magazine Boyz: "It was one night when me and the band were out with friends from Glasgow, and we went to this warehouse dance party thing called Disco X. It was a very debauched night and these two friends got it together in a very sexy way." Although the real-life Michael is chuffed about the name-check, Alex gallantly protects the other friend's identity. "This guy's girlfriend will kill him. Well, she won't kill him, but she's very jealous of the fling he had with Michael. So it's a bit of a sticky situation." When Boyz asked if he was tempted to join in the boy-boy action, Alex replied, "Everyone looked wonderful that night." Spoken like a true rock star.
Part of the fascination with "Michael" has got to be on account of the band members themselves, who, it must be said, are 15 pounds of f*ck-puppy in a 10-pound bag. No matter how much of a straight guy you are, watching these boys onstage makes your heart hurt a little. When they played Northsix in January, still an obscure indie band from way out of town, everybody was curious to get a glimpse of what they looked like. Their first two import singles, "Darts of Pleasure" and "Take Me Out," were unbelievably sexy and slithery things, goosing old dance-oriented rock riffs that were right on the tip of your tongue (Blondie? The B-52's? The Breeders?) as Alex purred one-liners like "You can feel my lips undress your eyes." We could only hope they were half as hot as they sounded. But right before they hit the stage, drummer Paul Thomson came out to set up his kit, and you could feel the buzz go through the room—if the drummer is this hot, oooh baby, we're in trouble. And we were.
In most of their songs, Franz Ferdinand capture romance in non-gender-specific terms, typified by the sweet and wistful tone of "The Dark of the Matinee," where you rearrange your schedule to accidentally bump into your crush. When they do specify gender, they usually sing about guy-girl flirtation. "Michael" is their only blatantly homoerotic song. But it ambushes you on the album, because it rocks without any coy wink. Boys who like girls who like boys who like boys—it's no big deal in this song. Alex isn't bragging about walking on the wild side, which is why his passion drags you out onto the floor with him, for your pleasure, as he croons, "Beautiful boys on a beautiful dancefloor/Michael you're dancing like a beautiful dance whore."
Plenty of other straight bands have sung about boy-boy lust—it's a rock 'n' roll tradition that goes back way before those sweet and tender hooligans the Beatles. (When Ringo sang the Shirelles' "Boys" on the first Beatles album, he didn't bother changing all the gender refs.) Nirvana were total queer-punk wannabes, in the tradition of David Bowie, Bryan Ferry, Lou Reed, and so many other straight rockers who crushed out on gay guys in their music, if not in real life. When Bowie sang "John, I'm Only Dancing," he ditched any sense of shame about the fact that it turned him on to turn John on. Think of the Kinks in "Lola," or Mick Jagger, sticking a very unconvincing "she said" into the orgiastic gender-crashing ****-madness of "Let It Bleed." It's usually hard for straight bands to identify gay without getting self-conscious or even self-congratulatory, acting gayer than thou, but Franz Ferdinand breeze through "Michael" as if it's no sweat. They're beautiful dance whores, all right.
"Michael" cuts to the heart of new wave, which has always had a lot to do with straight kids trying to act as cool as queer kids. In the immortal words of Imperial Teen, "the prince wants to be a queen." The world is crawling with nouveau new wave bands now—indeed, the first thing everybody noticed about Franz Ferdinand was that they were a Brit new wave band imitating the New York new wave bands who are currently imitating old Brit new wave bands. There are all sorts of theories about why '80s-inspired new wave-ness and modness have come back with such a vengeance, but it's the first guitar-rock trend in years that has had anything to do with sex. New wave's eternal appeal has to do with its playful, humane pansexuality. It's a safe space for kids to act out, to try on gay or straight or bi poses at will, without brutalizing each other. People who condemned Bowie as a sexual tourist were missing the point—he was a sexual explorer (or "lodger," as he put it in the title of one of his best albums) because he was a sexual exile, like most of us, stuck in orbit like Major Tom and determined to make a home out of it. He built the floor that new wavers have been dancing on ever since, from Roxy Music to Culture Club to Pulp to the new waver indie kids currently shaking their hair at a club near you.
Franz Ferdinand's beat has been compared to Talking Heads a few times, but that seems totally off—the obvious template is Blondie, whose rhythm section circa "Atomic" and "Rapture" the Franz lads have obviously studied in Talmudic detail, and their point of reference is disco, not funk. Their DOR frivolity is an explicit rejection of the clamped-down gender roles of guitar rock in the late '90s. You can hear it in the discodelic stagger of "Take Me Out," a song where Alex parades his body in front of a new crush, begging to be picked off the way an assassin takes out a target. And you can hear it in "Michael," a song so giddy with lust that it takes you out as well. The real-life Michael seems to be keeping a low profile these days. Franz Ferdinand have 492 friends in their Friendster loop, but none of them are named Michael. (There's a "Jacqueline," though.) But he's reportedly making an appearance in the new video the band is doing for "Michael" in Berlin. It's about time. The rock audience needs him even more than he needs us. Come on, Michael—take us out.
Cool article. Love how I'm not the only one who hears the blatant Blondie similarities :nod:
StevieNicksEO17
01-02-2005, 04:23 AM
La La - Ashlee Simpson
I can't wait to see her in concert in March :D :D
MACFAN
01-02-2005, 10:51 AM
T. Rex- Electric Warrior
ryan8472
01-02-2005, 10:52 AM
Talking Heads - Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On)
dissention
01-02-2005, 01:29 PM
I Can See Clearly (UK single mix)- Debbie Harry
xdreamsunwindx
01-02-2005, 01:31 PM
The Pretenders - How Do I Miss You (live)
Chrissie Hynde: "As genius as I am, I can't remember the names of any of the chords." Hee. <3
dissention
01-02-2005, 01:36 PM
Babble A La Roy- Jazz Passengers with Deborah Harry
40'- Franz Ferdinand
Battle For Britain (The Letter)- David Bowie
DeadliestPoison
01-02-2005, 03:02 PM
Siouxsie & The Banshees - Face To Face
ryan8472
01-02-2005, 03:03 PM
FM - Running Through The Garden
Blondie - Rip Her To Shreds
estranged4life
01-02-2005, 03:10 PM
"Street Of Dreams" from the April 2,1993-Atlanta, GA audio bootleg of Lindsey Buckingham
dissention
01-02-2005, 04:47 PM
:blob1: :blob2: :blob1:
Some kind soul just sent me an mp3 of Blondie's '99 AMA performance of "No Exit" with the Wu Tang Clan. :D
And it is as scary and disturbing as I remembered, no wonder Billy Joel and Celine Dion were freaked out. :laugh:
estranged4life
01-02-2005, 05:06 PM
"Planets Of The Universe" from the Sept.19,2001-Columbia, MD Stevie Nicks audio bootleg/DVD
DeadliestPoison
01-02-2005, 05:08 PM
:blob1: :blob2: :blob1:
Some kind soul just sent me an mp3 of Blondie's '99 AMA performance of "No Exit" with the Wu Tang Clan. :D
And it is as scary and disturbing as I remembered, no wonder Billy Joel and Celine Dion were freaked out. :laugh:
LOVE that song. I just wish there was a version without Coolio. -_-
dissention
01-02-2005, 05:15 PM
LOVE that song. I just wish there was a version without Coolio. -_-
This one doesn't have him, but now I can't find it on my computer. :rolleyes: I have a rough instrumental version if you want it, though.
I remember when I first saw it live, it was spectacular. The lighting was low and the intro started, out came Deb with this huge fur coat (faux, thankfully) and just as she screamed "There's no sin in this," she ripped off the coat and threw it down. Chris did his metal solo, it was awesome. And she just kept yelling "Who's gonna cry for you?" The next day, there were reports that they scared the living **** out of Celine Dion and Billy Joel, that it really freaked them out.
DeadliestPoison
01-02-2005, 06:20 PM
This one doesn't have him, but now I can't find it on my computer. :rolleyes: I have a rough instrumental version if you want it, though.
I meant one without Coolio's lame rap. Yo! Hold up, homie! You must be trippin'! You can't be puttin' that sippin' and whippin' up in your pippin'! :rolleyes: Totally ruins the song for me.
I remember when I first saw it live, it was spectacular. The lighting was low and the intro started, out came Deb with this huge fur coat (faux, thankfully) and just as she screamed "There's no sin in this," she ripped off the coat and threw it down. Chris did his metal solo, it was awesome. And she just kept yelling "Who's gonna cry for you?" The next day, there were reports that they scared the living **** out of Celine Dion and Billy Joel, that it really freaked them out.
Damn. I would have loved to see that. It probably would have changed my mood on Blondie, because up until early last year I thought they were lame and all disco-y because I only knew HOG, Rapture, TTIH, and Call Me. It's weird that Good Boys on that Carson Daly show (I was flipping through :P) got me interested in them.
dissention
01-02-2005, 06:27 PM
I meant one without Coolio's lame rap. Yo! Hold up, homie! You must be trippin'! You can't be puttin' that sippin' and whippin' up in your pippin'! :rolleyes: Totally ruins the song for me.
Oh, I love it. :laugh: But only when Deb sings it (like on the Live album), I can't stand him. It's just awesome on the Live album. The way she puts attitude into his rap "You're a playa and when I say playa, I mean PLAYA, 'cuz YOUR DADDY WAS A PLAYA AND YOUR UNCLE WAS A PLAYA!" And that ending, *chills.* "Who's gonna cryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy over yooooooooooooooooooooooouuuuuu?" The thing that I love about the Live album is that none of it was touched up, she's truly singing live. :cool:
Damn. I would have loved to see that. It probably would have changed my mood on Blondie, because up until early last year I thought they were lame and all disco-y because I only knew HOG, Rapture, TTIH, and Call Me. It's weird that Good Boys on that Carson Daly show (I was flipping through :P) got me interested in them.
I think that's why I love Blondie and Deb, because they encompass so many different genres. Jazz, pop, rock, punk, country, disco, rap, you name it. Their sound constantly changes but they always remain the same. Their singles and hits don't even scratch the surface.
DeadliestPoison
01-02-2005, 06:30 PM
Oh, I love it. :laugh: But only when Deb sings it (like on the Live album), I can't stand him. It's just awesome on the Live album. The way she puts attitude into his rap "You're a playa and when I say playa, I mean PLAYA, 'cuz YOUR DADDY WAS A PLAYA AND YOUR UNCLE WAS A PLAYA!" And that ending, *chills.* "Who's gonna cryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy over yooooooooooooooooooooooouuuuuu?" The thing that I love about the Live album is that none of it was touched up, she's truly singing live. :cool:
Hee. I wish it were on the DVD. Damn their wacky setlists! :laugh:
dissention
01-02-2005, 06:35 PM
Hee. I wish it were on the DVD. Damn their wacky setlists! :laugh:
No ****. :cool: I got the DVD home when it was released and it was a totally different concert, with the exception of Forgive and Forget. It has Boom Boom and In the Flesh, though. But at least they have different sets every show, unlike another band we know of. At the show I went to in May, they played War Child (<33333333333), Dog Star Girl, Bike Boy, Detroit 442, Accidents, lots of rare ones. I wish they'd haul out Faces. In the "Beneath the Bleach" doc, they showed how they choose songs for each night: get a big list of them and then just cross some off randomly. :laugh:
xdreamsunwindx
01-02-2005, 06:58 PM
No ****. :cool: I got the DVD home when it was released and it was a totally different concert, with the exception of Forgive and Forget. It has Boom Boom and In the Flesh, though. But at least they have different sets every show, unlike another band we know of. At the show I went to in May, they played War Child (<33333333333), Dog Star Girl, Bike Boy, Detroit 442, Accidents, lots of rare ones. I wish they'd haul out Faces. In the "Beneath the Bleach" doc, they showed how they choose songs for each night: get a big list of them and then just cross some off randomly. :laugh:
Le Debs did "Faces" during the Debravation tour. It's on a video I have of her concert in Pittsburgh from... 94, I think. :wavey:
ryan8472
01-02-2005, 07:23 PM
...."come and dance with me Michael......" :] ;)
Or is it, "come all over me Michael" ? (Hi dissention :wavey: ) :laugh:
Serrart
01-02-2005, 07:29 PM
Ne Me Quitte Pas sung by Alison Moyet, after few months and thanks to the singing voice thread she's made a glorious comeback in my playlist tonight.
Romy
dissention
01-02-2005, 07:35 PM
Le Debs did "Faces" during the Debravation tour. It's on a video I have of her concert in Pittsburgh from... 94, I think. :wavey:
:eek: I have a few audios, but I didn't know there were any videos!!!! Where in the world did you acquire this gem, darling?
dissention
01-02-2005, 07:36 PM
...."come and dance with me Michael......" :] ;)
Or is it, "come all over me Michael" ? (Hi dissention :wavey: ) :laugh:
:laugh:
I prefer the dirty version, surprise-surprise. :lol:
ryan8472
01-02-2005, 08:26 PM
:laugh:
I prefer the dirty version, surprise-surprise. :lol:
Haha not really a suprise... :laugh:
me too :xoxo: :]
Now playing: Burning Down The House - Talking Heads
estranged4life
01-02-2005, 08:36 PM
"Edge Of Seventeen" from the Sept.23,2000-AHI Benefit DVD/Audio bootleg.
Brian j.
ryan8472
01-02-2005, 08:37 PM
The Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots :D :eek:
estranged4life
01-02-2005, 09:17 PM
another TISL DVD/Audio bootleg, "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" from the Oct.10,2001-Universal, CA show
Brian j.
DeadliestPoison
01-02-2005, 09:31 PM
Blondie's "No Exit" album while working on APUSH homework -_-
GateandGarden
01-02-2005, 09:40 PM
"Fireflies" (remix)
xdreamsunwindx
01-03-2005, 09:46 AM
:eek: I have a few audios, but I didn't know there were any videos!!!! Where in the world did you acquire this gem, darling?
Record show. :wavey:
I got it for about $10. I know, buying bootlegs isn't right, but I rarely see solo Debbie CDs, let alone boots. So... I gave in. It's a fab recording, the person who taped it was like, right up front. She sounded awesome. If I had another working VCR, I'd make you a copy. :)
Currently listening to The Pretenders - The Wait, by the way.
dissention
01-03-2005, 10:34 AM
Record show. :wavey:
I got it for about $10. I know, buying bootlegs isn't right, but I rarely see solo Debbie CDs, let alone boots. So... I gave in. It's a fab recording, the person who taped it was like, right up front. She sounded awesome. If I had another working VCR, I'd make you a copy. :)
Currently listening to The Pretenders - The Wait, by the way.
*slinks away in a jealous rage* :laugh:
You were incredibly lucky to find that! There are only a handful of vids out there that I know of (I think a dozen) and I never knew a solo concert had been taped. Of course, the fact that the band has recorded every show from this past tour and hasn't released any of it really chaps my ass. And I know that Deb taped some of her Def Dumb and Blonde shows, but they've never leaked out. I thought my copy of the producer's cut of Debravation that I bought from Chris was the best thing out there, but you've got me beat, doll. :laugh:
Matinee- Franz Ferdinand
GypsySorcerer
01-03-2005, 11:34 AM
White Flag - Dido
estranged4life
01-03-2005, 02:03 PM
"Holy Wars...The Punishment Due" by Megadeth from the remixed/remastered "Rust In Peace" disc...Is it just me or does the lyrics from a song from 1990 still ring true in 2005???
"Brother will kill brother
Spilling blood across the land
Killing for religion
Something I don't understand
Fools like me,who cross the sea
And come to foreign lands
Ask the sheep,for their beliefs
Do you kill on God's command?
A country that's divided
Surely will not stand
My past erased,no more disgrace
No foolish naive stand
The end is near,it's crystal clear
Part of the master plan
Don't look now to Israel
It might be your homelands
Holy wars
Upon my podium,as the
Know it all scholar
Down in my seat of judgement
Gavel's bang,uphold the law
Up on my soapbox,a leader
Out to change the world
Down in my pulpit as the holler
Than-thou-could-be-messenger of God"
Brian j.
ryan8472
01-03-2005, 02:14 PM
Talking Heads - The Overload
wondergirl9847
01-03-2005, 02:40 PM
A Great Day for Freedom - Pink Floyd
Just got the CD's Division Bell and Momentary Lapse of Reason with my Best Buy gift card I got for Christmas!
ryan8472
01-03-2005, 02:41 PM
Fleetwood Mac - Seven Wonders (live from Fresno, CA, 1987)
estranged4life
01-03-2005, 02:48 PM
A Great Day for Freedom - Pink Floyd
Just got the CD's Division Bell and Momentary Lapse of Reason with my Best Buy gift card I got for Christmas!
Now go buy "Live-The Delicate Sound of Thunder", David Gilmour's guitar tone on that 2 disc set is so sweet it made me have a diabetic coma when I first purchased that disc back in 1988...
Now I have to put some Pink Floyd on the disc changer, Guess I'll grab Division Bell and crank "Poles Apart"!!!
Brian j.
wondergirl9847
01-03-2005, 03:07 PM
Now go buy "Live-The Delicate Sound of Thunder", David Gilmour's guitar tone on that 2 disc set is so sweet it made me have a diabetic coma when I first purchased that disc back in 1988...
Now I have to put some Pink Floyd on the disc changer, Guess I'll grab Division Bell and crank "Poles Apart"!!!
Brian j.
Yep, I'm up for some cavities. :laugh: That's on my list, along with many, many, many other CD's. :thumbsup:
MACFAN
01-03-2005, 05:01 PM
Fleetwood Mac- Jones Beach 6-6-04. Stevie is nailing Rhiannon at the moment :D . She was absolutely mesmerizing during the whole show.That concert was awesome. I was right up at the stage between Linds and Stevie. And had all my friends around me...yeah you know who you are :xoxo: Stevie sounds so much better on the boots than on Live In Boston. She sings the **** out of all the songs :thumbsup:
kak125
01-03-2005, 05:05 PM
OMG, I love White Flag by Dido. That is such a great, great song. My husband and I went to Toronto last year to see Fleetwood Mac and everywhere we went this song was playing. It is such a great memory of a wonderful trip for me. Dido has a such a soothing voice. I love her.
ryan8472
01-03-2005, 05:44 PM
Madonna - Material Girl :blob1:
DeadliestPoison
01-03-2005, 06:36 PM
Nelly Furtado - Ondé Estás :)
GypsySorcerer
01-03-2005, 07:54 PM
Forgiveness by Ms. McVie :thumbsup:
DeadliestPoison
01-03-2005, 10:20 PM
Sonic Youth - Teenage Riot
Hawkeye
01-03-2005, 11:24 PM
Edge of 17- Dallas 4/15/86
MACFAN
01-03-2005, 11:40 PM
The lyrics to Holy Wars are quite profound considering when it was written and what has since gone down globally.
estranged4life
01-04-2005, 01:00 PM
to some, Who shall remain nameless, You know who you are:
"Yesterday Dont Mean ****" by Pantera
Enjoy it...
Brian j.
skcin
01-04-2005, 02:38 PM
Mac - Doesn't Anything Last
estranged4life
01-04-2005, 02:40 PM
George Bush's theme song, "Mouth For War" by Pantera
Brian "Y.D.M.S." j.
ontheEdgeof17
01-04-2005, 02:41 PM
Mac - Doesn't Anything Last
By time you finished your post, the song was probably over. :laugh:
Stop! - Spice Girls
DeadliestPoison
01-04-2005, 03:28 PM
Stop! - Spice Girls
Woot!
I'm listening to TAAAAAANGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
wondergirl9847
01-04-2005, 03:31 PM
She Wants You - Billie Piper
estranged4life
01-04-2005, 03:35 PM
"Explode" from the July 30,2004-Sayreville, NJ DamagePlan bootleg
Have a ton of new Stevie stuff to listen too also (Main one bein' the TISL Acetate disc), So I will be buried under music this cold as hell afternoon.
Brian j.
skcin
01-04-2005, 03:56 PM
By time you finished your post, the song was probably over. :laugh:
Stop! - Spice Girls
It was, lol!
BTW - Curtis, I have to draw the line somewhere. Stop! - Spice Girls? You're right - STOP!!!
ontheEdgeof17
01-04-2005, 04:05 PM
It was, lol!
BTW - Curtis, I have to draw the line somewhere. Stop! - Spice Girls? You're right - STOP!!!
But I love them. :xoxo:
If you wanna be my lovah....
skcin
01-04-2005, 04:51 PM
But I love them. :xoxo:
If you wanna be my lovah....
I will NOT get with your friends! You can't make me! ;)
dissention
01-04-2005, 04:52 PM
Dragonfly- Blondie
Red Rover- Lindsey
Take Me Out- Franz Ferdinand
wondergirl9847
01-04-2005, 04:55 PM
Red Rover- Lindsey
:thumbsup:
Here You Come Again - Dolly Parton
ontheEdgeof17
01-04-2005, 06:05 PM
I will NOT get with your friends! You can't make me! ;)
I'll get with yours. :p
ryan8472
01-04-2005, 07:32 PM
Talking Heads - Thank You For Sending Me An Angel
Franz Ferdinand - Auf Achse
macmar71
01-04-2005, 07:49 PM
Heart ~~ Stranded
macmar71
01-04-2005, 07:50 PM
John Stewart ~~ Runaway Train
estranged4life
01-04-2005, 08:05 PM
of the broadcast for the USC vs. OU game on ABC
Brian j.
ryan8472
01-04-2005, 08:08 PM
Heart - Crazy On You :thumbsup:
ryan8472
01-04-2005, 08:14 PM
Black Sabbath - Paranoid
I have such a fun time headbanging to this song....but it gives the worst headaches....
ontheEdgeof17
01-04-2005, 08:18 PM
of the broadcast for the USC vs. OU game on ABC
Brian j.
JoJo is now singing the National Athem.......
........ :distress: :shocked: :distress:
macmar71
01-04-2005, 08:24 PM
Bonnie Tyler ~~ Faster Than The Speed Of Night
estranged4life
01-04-2005, 08:24 PM
JoJo is now singing the National Athem.......
........ :distress: :shocked: :distress:
more like Ho-Ho...Than a JoJo!
Btw, Isnt JoJo a chimp's name? :lol:
ryan8472
01-04-2005, 10:01 PM
Pretenders - Middle Of The Road. On Repeat. Loudly. :thumbsup:
skcin
01-05-2005, 11:51 AM
I'll get with yours. :p
:D :] :D :xoxo:
ryan8472
01-05-2005, 12:41 PM
Pretenders - Middle Of The Road. On Repeat. Loudly. :thumbsup:
Same thing is still playing. I absolutely LOVE this song! :blob1:
GateandGarden
01-05-2005, 12:49 PM
Christine Perfect's "Crazy 'Bout You"
ryan8472
01-05-2005, 01:04 PM
Nothing.....all the 80's online music station was playing was Paula Abdul and Whitney Houston :distress:
GypsySorcerer
01-05-2005, 01:12 PM
"Blue Denim" -- Ms. Nicks
ryan8472
01-05-2005, 01:33 PM
Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
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