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corianderstem
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Because it's fun to jump up and down during Streets. A sentiment I agree with, but I do not call it "bouncy time."
Lykke Li, a dude from Miike Snow and a dude from Peter, Bjorn and John (plus another person or two, but who knows who they are? Not even they know.) formed a group called Liv, and I hope they put out a proper album, because this song is really great.
prbiker15
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Yep, one of my favorite songs of 2016. She had teased that they were going to release more music afterwards...nothing yet.
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LuckyNumber7
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Having lost all respect for muse from their last two albums, I'd have been ecstatic to see them at the time. I saw them in 2012 for their own show. It was great.
LemonMelon
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I see no reason why we shouldn't.
I'm still just pissed off Slowdive's reunion hasn't brought them to Australia. But if this new album is what finally does it, cool. I expect a mediocre reunion album, so anything beyond that will be a pleasant surprise.
Same goes for Ride.
Same goes for Ride.
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Re: Ride, I'd be pretty satisfied if they just rehashed the fabulous opening two albums. Carnival of Light had a couple of good moments but there's no reason for them to go there again.
Seriously. I just heard the new song now, extremely happy with it.
Yeah, to be honest I'll be a little disappointed if they tour here with a new album and those tracks bump out a bunch of great old songs.
But only a little. And by the time they do Seagull and Leave Them All Behind I will have forgotten entirely.
LemonMelon
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I've somehow managed to see Ride and Slowdive, so I'm mostly excited about these reunions for the new music. There have been plenty of solid comeback albums this decade, even in the world of shoegaze (mbv 
), so I don't expect any half-assed excuses to tour from these bands.
Hell, Slowdive left off with Pygmalion, which was damn good.
), so I don't expect any half-assed excuses to tour from these bands.Hell, Slowdive left off with Pygmalion, which was damn good.
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oh wow, had no idea Slowdive had a new song out. sounds pretty good.
had a ticket to see them at the London Forum in 2014 and just decided not to go for some reason, can't remember why. was really odd in hindsight as I was in London the next night anyway to watch Sparks but I really do regret not going to Slowdive, especially now I've just read the setlist.
maybe next time round.
bloody hell that album was something else.
had a ticket to see them at the London Forum in 2014 and just decided not to go for some reason, can't remember why. was really odd in hindsight as I was in London the next night anyway to watch Sparks but I really do regret not going to Slowdive, especially now I've just read the setlist.
maybe next time round.
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bloody hell that album was something else.
I've somehow managed to see Ride and Slowdive, so I'm mostly excited about these reunions for the new music. There have been plenty of solid comeback albums this decade, even in the world of shoegaze (mbv
Hell, Slowdive left off with Pygmalion, which was damn good.
For Ride in particular, their back catalogue means so fucking much to me that even if the new album is rather good, it's unlikely to overshadow the significance of hearing live all those tunes I've known and loved for years. So I do hope that a). they come down here and b). they play a nice long set with room for everything.
Or else I'll go broke travelling to see bands.
david
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The new Flaming Lips album is now out. It's so-so.
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namkcuR
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So, ever since the HOF announcement, I've been re-acquainting myself with Journey - their hits anyway. I know it's cool to not respect Journey at all and think of them as just an 80s corporate power-ballad-heavy arena rock band. Of kin with Foreigner and the like.
But I tell you what, the sheer volume of huge singles they put out between 1978 and 1986 is impressive, and those songs themselves are just undeniable if you have any like at all for hook-driven arena rock. Their "Greatest Hits" is a parade of pop culture touchstones. I mean come on...
Wheel In The Sky?
Separate Ways?
Any Way You Want It?
Only The Young?
I'll Be Alright Without You?
Who's Crying Now?
Lights?
Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin'?
Send Her My Love?
Faithfully?
Open Arms?
and of course, Don't Stop Believin'?
(not to mention Perry's Oh Sherrie)
I mean, I'm not in a huge hurry to dig into their actual albums, but that's a hell of a run of singles.
And Steve Perry is a legend. I'd love to see him re-unite with the band at the HOF induction. I wouldn't bet on it though(and from what I read, the band is open to it, and if it doesn't happen, it's entirely because Perry doesn't want it to).
But I tell you what, the sheer volume of huge singles they put out between 1978 and 1986 is impressive, and those songs themselves are just undeniable if you have any like at all for hook-driven arena rock. Their "Greatest Hits" is a parade of pop culture touchstones. I mean come on...
Wheel In The Sky?
Separate Ways?
Any Way You Want It?
Only The Young?
I'll Be Alright Without You?
Who's Crying Now?
Lights?
Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin'?
Send Her My Love?
Faithfully?
Open Arms?
and of course, Don't Stop Believin'?
(not to mention Perry's Oh Sherrie)
I mean, I'm not in a huge hurry to dig into their actual albums, but that's a hell of a run of singles.
And Steve Perry is a legend. I'd love to see him re-unite with the band at the HOF induction. I wouldn't bet on it though(and from what I read, the band is open to it, and if it doesn't happen, it's entirely because Perry doesn't want it to).
lazarus
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I've said this before, they don't deserve to be lumped in with crap like Foreigner or likened to a late 70s/early 80s version of Bon Jovi, even if you disregard their more proggy origins.
Some of those songs are legitimately great. And I can't think of another band from the period with that many solid singles.
They were, for a couple years, the biggest band in the world. And while mass appeal doesn't equal quality, on that level it's hard to deny. Greatest Hits is at 15x Platinum. For comparison, Fleetwood Mac's Greatest Hits is only at 8x Platinum.
Let's not talk about Oh Sherrie, though, and just substitute Still They Ride and Stone In Love. I mean fuck, Escape had SIX singles and they were all great.
Some of those songs are legitimately great. And I can't think of another band from the period with that many solid singles.
They were, for a couple years, the biggest band in the world. And while mass appeal doesn't equal quality, on that level it's hard to deny. Greatest Hits is at 15x Platinum. For comparison, Fleetwood Mac's Greatest Hits is only at 8x Platinum.
Let's not talk about Oh Sherrie, though, and just substitute Still They Ride and Stone In Love. I mean fuck, Escape had SIX singles and they were all great.
Nice! New XX and Flaming Lips to listen to this weekend.
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Hewson
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They were massive in the early 80's. Was the 3rd concert I ever saw as a teen.
And maybe they are borderline HOF worthy, and if so, this should tip the scales in their favor:
lazarus
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I hope that doesn't mean Kenny Loggins is getting into the HOF too...
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Hewson
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Certainly not without Messina.
bono_212
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I'm still tepidly excited. I really enjoyed their last one a lot...still not listening to the singles.
No spoken words
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Mike Mussina is not ever getting into the Ha.....oh.
GirlsAloudFan
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Yoan Moncada on the other hand...
bono_212
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Shit, forgot the new XX was out today as well. January coming on a little strong.
corianderstem
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Just picked up the new xx, yay.
Journey: I can't listen to Don't Stop Believin' anymore, after the push it got with the Sopranos finale and on that first (?) Glee episode. Last time I was in one of the neighborhood karaoke bars, they had a sign that said you had to pay a fee of $20 to sing it. Ha.
Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin' is fucking awesome. Great karaoke option.
I sang Oh Sherrie last time I went out and that was fun.
Journey: I can't listen to Don't Stop Believin' anymore, after the push it got with the Sopranos finale and on that first (?) Glee episode. Last time I was in one of the neighborhood karaoke bars, they had a sign that said you had to pay a fee of $20 to sing it. Ha.
Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin' is fucking awesome. Great karaoke option.
I sang Oh Sherrie last time I went out and that was fun.
bono_212
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Oh Sherrie is one of my absolute favorite songs. I used to call it a guilty pleasure, but hell, I don't feel one bit of guilt about it.
prbiker15
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The new xx is really good. That first track.
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