Which of Lindsey's TUSK songs do you think frightened the record executives?

[louielouie2000]

Originally Posted by aleuzzi

Well, one of the strangest things about Tusk its track sequencing. I'm not sure how the songs could have been rearranged to make a more "logical flow" from one track to the next--and I'm not sure such a flow would be desirable. But I do know nothing is stranger than hearing "Over and Over"--a pleasant, glossy, easy-listening tune--followed by "The Ledge", which is one of the most weirdly-arranged/performed songs in rock-n-roll. The juxtaposition of those two tracks at the album's outset seems to encapsulate the spirit of the entire project: two bands working in one, chafing against one another and each benefitting from the other's presence.

Oh Lord, that's nothing compared to Sara being followed by What Makes You Think You're The One . I kinda think the transition from Over And Over to The Ledge is kinda fun. That transition is kinda like, "ok... this is going to be a fun ride." I still find Sara->What Makes You Think You're The One jarring and obnoxious... because Sara totally blisses you out, sends you off into dreamland, and then WHAM! you're slapped out of it . But I guess that's part of what makes Tusk, Tusk.

[louielouie2000]

Originally Posted by holidayroad

'Save Me a Place' was the only song I wish Lindsey had never done. I have no idea why he thought it was suitable for any album.

I was of this train of thought until I watched the Tusk Documentary. The way Lindsey sang and performed the song in the studio versions was just so great! I kinda hate what it morphed into. The way Lindsey has been performing the song on his solo tours lately has made up for it though.

[Sleepless-Child]

I'd say The Ledge too.

'Save Me a Place' was the only song I wish Lindsey had never done. I have no idea why he thought it was suitable for any album.

I don't understand, it's such a beautiful song

[EnchantedKiwi]

Originally Posted by Sleepless-Child

I'd say The Ledge too.



I don't understand, it's such a beautiful song

It just sounds like someone complaining annoyingly

[Sleepless-Child]

It just sounds like someone complaining annoyingly

Ok, maybe a little, but I like complaining too, so It sounds great to me . Seriously, am I the only one who loves that song ?!

[Nico]

Originally Posted by holidayroad

'Save Me a Place' was the only song I wish Lindsey had never done. I have no idea why he thought it was suitable for any album.

No you didn't say that. Oh, woe is me. That's OK. I will respect your completely entitled opinion, even if totally disagree and think it's one of LB's most beautiful songs.

Do you at least like the live version?

[GypsySorcerer]

Originally Posted by holidayroad

'Save Me a Place' was the only song I wish Lindsey had never done. I have no idea why he thought it was suitable for any album.

Blasphemy!

SMAP is gorgeous to me....that aching, sense of yearning.

To answer the original question:
WMYTYTO
Not That Funny

[Sahara]

This thread title just made me laugh out loud. 'Frightened' is the word!

I think The Ledge is probably the weirdest one on there. Tusk itself is very odd, but we're all so used to it now that it doesn't stand out so much.

It took me a long time to appreciate Lindsey's songs on Tusk, it's only now that I'm really rediscovering them. Loving it

[holidayroad]

Originally Posted by Sleepless-Child

I'd say The Ledge too.



I don't understand, it's such a beautiful song

The words are great, but something in the music...too slow, out of tune...I don't know! It's the only song of Lindsey's that I dislike!

[holidayroad]

Originally Posted by GypsySorcerer

Blasphemy!

SMAP is gorgeous to me....that aching, sense of yearning.

To answer the original question:
WMYTYTO
Not That Funny

Sorry! I certainly have tried to make myself like the song as it appears on the album, tried to find something in it I missed before, but it never sounds much better. I agree that the version I heard on the Tusk documentary is Far better!

[holidayroad]

Originally Posted by Nico

No you didn't say that. Oh, woe is me. That's OK. I will respect your completely entitled opinion, even if totally disagree and think it's one of LB's most beautiful songs.

Do you at least like the live version?

The live version is much better!! All I can say is that at least it is the only song of Lindsey's that I can say anything bad about!!

[fleetwoodguy79]

I vote for "The Ledge". Only due to the fact that it's the second song on the album.

After "Over and Over", which is a typical subdued and crisp Christine McVie tune, anyone listening to the album has to go "W..T...F... is this??". Perhaps Lindsey was going for shock value!

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by fleetwoodguy79

I vote for "The Ledge". Only due to the fact that it's the second song on the album.

After "Over and Over", which is a typical subdued and crisp Christine McVie tune, anyone listening to the album has to go "W..T...F... is this??". Perhaps Lindsey was going for shock value!

Hmmm. That's interesting, when I make a comparison and consider that Time Precious Time is the second song on GOS. While TPT is not shocking, it does take the album on an abrupt turn from the opening song. Fasten your seat belts. It's going to be a bumpy segue.

Michele

[MoonWaterPoet]

Originally Posted by chiliD

The Ledge
Not That Funny
What Makes You Think You're The One

Those are my exact picks also...


Donnie Wayne ~

[Black_Moon]

I'd say The Ledge. If Lindsey was bitter on Rumours, he's falling apart by Tusk.

I like the sequencing of Tusk, it makes things interesting. Sure, it could be ordered logically but then the listener would slip straight into the music and find it an easy listening experience. Which, was the thing Lindsey probably tried the most to avoid.