Analogman Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 Portland and Achin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Shoot for the middle period and you'll be fine! Top TierLet it BTimPleased to Meet Me Middle TierSorry MaDon't Tell a SoulHootenany Bottom TierStinkAll Shook DownThat sounds about right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 That sounds about right. Wrong.All Shook Down is a helluva lot better than you're giving it credit for. In fact, I like it better than Don't Tell a Soul. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Wrong.All Shook Down is a helluva lot better than you're giving it credit for. In fact, I like it better than Don't Tell a Soul. no, you're wrong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 no, you're wrong. Sorry. My mommy and daddy taught me right from wrong, so I know!And you are wrong. And I'm going to tell! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Sorry. My mommy and daddy taught me right from wrong, so I know!And you are wrong. And I'm going to tell! okay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I thought they tossed all the masters for these in the Mississippi...so the legend has it... actually i've heard that story is true... but it appears that those weren't the only master copies... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Smith Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Wrong.All Shook Down is a helluva lot better than you're giving it credit for. In fact, I like it better than Don't Tell a Soul. I really find it hard to believe that any replacement fan likes Don't tell a Soul better than any of their releases except maybe stink. It has a few great songs (Talent Show, Achin to Be, You be me) But for the most part when you line up all of the albums and listen, it is the one that asthetically does not fit in. Granted ASD was made largely with studio musicians making it essentially a Westy solo disc, but it still far and away outshines DTAS. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Hearing Don't Tell a Soul was one of the biggest disappointing moments of my music-listening life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I really find it hard to believe that any replacement fan likes Don't tell a Soul better than any of their releases except maybe stink. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 (edited) For me, the sloppy playing and look at us were no good at what we do hype does nothing for me. So - I prefer the latter songs. I don't think I have ever played Sorry Ma, Forgot to Take out the Trash, Stink, or Hootenanny more than once or twice since I have owned them. Just not my cup of tea - as they say. I don't come from a punk rock background, so I am not very fond of such music. I mean to say - I understand the whole beautiful loser deal - but really, Paul's mostly good lyrics deserve to be heard with some worthwhile music going on behind them. That is probably why I am one of the few people who likes Eventually. Although, I will admit than when you make records with hired hands, it can come out sounding soulless and boring - at times. Ok Edited February 14, 2008 by Analogman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 No "Within Your Reach"? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 No "Within Your Reach"? Is that the one with the drum machine? I don't do drum machines. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Is that the one with the drum machine? I don't do drum machines. Yes it is.And, you're missing out on a lot of great music... strictly on principle. Including that song. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 Yes it is.And, you're missing out on a lot of great music... strictly on principle. Including that song. I am not a fan of such instruments. It's a cool song - I forgot about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I am not a fan of such instruments. It's a cool song - I forgot about it. I was of the same mind as you once.Never listened to anything with synthisizers (sp?), strictly on principle. Then something clicked and now some of my favorite music is made with synths (Brian Eno, in particular). But I can certainly understand where you're coming from. Anyway, sorry for the hijack. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 I was of the same mind as you once.Never listened to anything with synthisizers (sp?), strictly on principle. Then something clicked and now some of my favorite music is made with synths (Brian Eno, in particular). But I can certainly understand where you're coming from. Anyway, sorry for the hijack. No that's cool - I like how they are used on Who's Next and maybe some Yes albums. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I'm really looking forward to a remastered Pleased to Meet Me. I've got that on vinyl and despite its scratches and pops it sounds amazing...really jumps out of the speakers and other cliched music critic kinda stuff. The cd version I have, however, sounds like poop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I'm really looking forward to a remastered Pleased to Meet Me. I've got that on vinyl and despite its scratches and pops it sounds amazing...really jumps out of the speakers and other cliched music critic kinda stuff. The cd version I have, however, sounds like poop. agreed. a-man, i have a great live recording of within your reach from when they opened for petty...real live drums and the guitars are pumped up a little. i love the original too, but this version just sounds 100X better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 agreed. a-man, i have a great live recording of within your reach from when they opened for petty...real live drums and the guitars are pumped up a little. i love the original too, but this version just sounds 100X better. That would be cool to hear - I have never went after or seen any Replacements out takes out there - but I am sure there are some out there somewhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 All Shook Down is the #1 album that I would like to see reissued with the production stripped down to how the songs would sound live. Scott Litt produced and it sounds way over produced. I think the songs are good but the production doesn't hold up. Tim, Pleased to Meet Me and Let it Be are my favorites. However, if you are starting at nothing, I'd recommend the compilation album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 All Shook Down is the #1 album that I would like to see reissued with the production stripped down to how the songs would sound live. Scott Litt produced and it sounds way over produced. I think the songs are good but the production doesn't hold up. Tim, Pleased to Meet Me and Let it Be are my favorites. However, if you are starting at nothing, I'd recommend the compilation album. That's a good point - the over produced sound of the 80s/early 90s in general. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 That's a good point - the over produced sound of the 80s/early 90s in general. Yes, the songs get lost in the production. This album truly is my #1 album that needs to be reissued as deconstructed. There isn't even a close 2nd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
telescopic poems Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Being a huge fan - I'm on this like a hobo on a ham sandwich. The recordings have their charm and I don't want to be terribly disappointed. Let it Be or Tim are good starters - right in the middle of their discography. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 word round these parts is the Sire albums will get similar treatments in October Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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