Band Face Off - Round 15

[ryan8472]

It's officially a blowout. I voted for Bowie too.

[markolas]

Originally Posted by Jyqm

What about Bowie, Lou Reed or Iggy Pop has ever been emo? And while one could ceretainly make the arguments for Iggy and Lou as punk, when the late 70s came around, Bowie was firmly ensconced in his Eno (very different from emo) phase

Maybe I didn't get the terms right, but...it's that annoying British angst thing I can't stand. It's the same reason I don't like Morrisey, the Smiths, etc.

[markolas]

Originally Posted by amber

Whoa! Me, too! But these people don't remind me of those people. These people are great compared to Brit Angst pop. Blergh.

Hmm...I always just put them all in the same boat.

[Serrart]

Originally Posted by markolas

Maybe I didn't get the terms right, but...it's that annoying British angst thing I can't stand. It's the same reason I don't like Morrisey, the Smiths, etc.

What's wrong with The Smiths?

Romy

[markolas]

Originally Posted by Serrart

What's wrong with The Smiths?

They're too "angsty."

[Nico]

Pfft. Lou Reed. And don't make me explain why, cuz I go into tangents.

I do love the other artists, of course. Especially Bowie.

[GateandGarden]

Originally Posted by Nico

Pfft. Lou Reed. And don't make me explain why, cuz I go into tangents.

I do love the other artists, of course. Especially Bowie.

But Jen tangents are so cool!

[Serrart]

Originally Posted by markolas

They're too "angsty."

Originally Posted by amber

Romy - The Smiths - very down and whiny. They do have some clever songs, though. I tried to like them when I was fourteen, and only succeeded for about a week. I was already angsty, I didn't want to listen to it, too.

Ever seen that episode from Star Trek TNG "Attached"?

About The Smiths I find them cathartic and witty, but I can understand the angsty issue.

Romy

[dissention]

Originally Posted by markolas

Maybe I didn't get the terms right, but...it's that annoying British angst thing I can't stand. It's the same reason I don't like Morrisey, the Smiths, etc.

I don't think you've ever really listened to either of them much, to be honest.

[markolas]

Originally Posted by dissention

I don't think you've ever really listened to either of them much, to be honest.

I've listened to them enough to know that I don't really like them.

[dissention]

Originally Posted by markolas

I've listened to them enough to know that I don't really like them.

But not enough to know what kind of music they are, hon!

[Red]

Bowie - no question. Saw him live last year and was easily one of the best live performers I've ever seen. Plus, I had a crush on him in "Labyrinth"...make-up, mall hair, cod-piece...
Don't know why, but as a 6 year old, I thought it was all just so hot.

[Jyqm]

Originally Posted by markolas

Maybe I didn't get the terms right, but...it's that annoying British angst thing I can't stand. It's the same reason I don't like Morrisey, the Smiths, etc.

Hmm... okay. Well again, the argument can certainly be made for the Smiths as angsty. But what in Bowie's catalogue is particularly angst-ridden in that way?

[Jyqm]

Originally Posted by trackaghost

I don't know much about jazz I'm afraid
Also I have a feeling the likes of Bowie, Neil Young, Heart etc, are more popular on this board, but I may be wrong.

Well, get crackin'!

Actually, you're probably right. While I definitely wouldn't be surprised to learn there were some big jazz fans around here, it's probably safe to assume that stick to rock/pop for the most part is going to yield more results and fewer, "Uhhh, I'll sit this out..."'s. With the possible exception of jazz vocalists. I'm guessing there are some very big fans of the likes of Billie and Ella and Sarah Vaughan around here.

[Jyqm]

Originally Posted by Red

Bowie - no question. Saw him live last year and was easily one of the best live performers I've ever seen.

Oh my yes. And the "Reality Tour" DVD is mercifully, wonderfully inexpensive and contains some knockout performances. Though the editing might give you a seizure.