Shakespeare In The Alley Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 I agree with every one who stated that Quadrophenia is better than Tommy, but my favorite Who album is Who By NumbersThis is so true. Quadrophenia and Tommy are both incredible, but Quadrophenia wins because of how untouchable Daltrey's vocals were in that era. And the Who By Numbers is criminally underrated. So many great songs on there. Again, Daltrey was on top of his game in these years. That being said, However Much I Booze might be the best song on Numbers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barbkm Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 REM was once the best band on the planet REM is now the worst band on the planet Looks like I'm gonna have ta open a big ole can o whoop ass on yas. Alright, put "em up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barbkm Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 And the Who By Numbers is criminally underrated. So many great songs on there. Again, Daltrey was on top of his game in these years. That being said, However Much I Booze might be the best song on Numbers. Blue, red and grey... gorgeous. I guess I've got it bad for heartfelt acoustic numbers sung by with sweet emotion by a musical genius. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 I prefer to think R.E.M. stopped making albums after "Automatic."You misspelled "Document." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 You misspelled "Document."Shit! That's what I meant. TY! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 That being said, However Much I Booze might be the best song on Numbers. Probably my favorite Who tune, saved for "Won't Get Fooled Again." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnO Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Van Morrison is a musical genius.Charlie Parker changed the course of music.The music of the Doors and the Who has not aged well.Bob Dylan is the poet laureate of the past 50 years. His music is ageless and will be reinterpreted for generations to come just like Gershwin.I love and I hate the Stones. At the moment I think I love them.The only thing worse than the Band breaking up was the Clash breaking up.The early loss of Duane, Jimi, Janis, Mama Cass, Lowell, Lennon, Richard Manual, Jaco, Jerry, Mark Sandman, Rick Danko, Joe Strummer has left a hole in the music that can't be filled. I'm sure I've missed a few so shoot me.Morphine is greatly unappreciated for their contributions. We miss you Mark.If you don't like or get the Dead that's okay their shows are way to crowded already! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakespeare In The Alley Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Van Morrison is a musical genius.Charlie Parker changed the course of music.The music of the Doors and the Who has not aged well.Bob Dylan is the poet laureate of the past 50 years. His music is ageless and will be reinterpreted for generations to come just like Gershwin.I love and I hate the Stones. At the moment I think I love them.The only thing worse than the Band breaking up was the Clash breaking up.The early loss of Duane, Jimi, Janis, Mama Cass, Lowell, Lennon, Richard Manual, Jaco, Jerry, Mark Sandman, Rick Danko, Joe Strummer has left a hole in the music that can't be filled. I'm sure I've missed a few so shoot me.Morphine is greatly unappreciated for their contributions. We miss you Mark.If you don't like or get the Dead that's okay their shows are way to crowded already!These aren't really blasphemous at all. You're wrong about the Who and the Doors, but still. No blasphemy here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Yes - a blasphemy would be something like, "Since some point in the 1970s, Van Morrison stopped being good and became a drunken Irish bellowing machine," or something like that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Besides "Into the Mystic" i don't really care for any other Van Morrison songs... at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnO Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 One mans floor is another mans ceiling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnO Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Yes - a blasphemy would be something like, "Since some point in the 1970s, Van Morrison stopped being good and became a drunken Irish bellowing machine," or something like that. the avatar says all I need to know here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 the avatar says all I need to know here. This belongs in the NFL thread. Did the Jets poop on your picnic yesterday? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 I'd like an application to the "I don't dig 'Grace' club". I've tried. It does nothing for me. Slick, yes.Buckley, no. Woah, people think Quadrophenia is better than Tommy? Blasphemy! i do. i think it holds together better, and the high points ('cut my hair,' 'quadrophenia,' 5:15,' 'the punk meets the godfather') are better than those on _Tommy_. but don't get me wrong, i love _Tommy_ too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dude Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 When you peel back all the layers, Bruce Springsteen is a cornball lyrical hack who sings like the man hasn't taken a crap in about 5 months. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hardwood floor Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 RE: Springsteen the guy is a pathetic nostalgia act he hasn't written a good song in 20 years Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 The music of the Doors and the Who has not aged well.This may have been the only piece of blasphemy in your post, but I agree with it. Though I still love The Who. RE: Springsteen the guy is a pathetic nostalgia act he hasn't written a good song in 20 yearsHave to say I agree with that last part. Just as one example, "The Rising" was a steaming pile of crap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 I had a couple of tapes by the Doors when I was younger but could never ever get into them. I think they are one of the most over-rated band of all-time in my book. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Have to say I agree with that last part. Just as one example, "The Rising" was a steaming pile of crap. I have no words. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Aerosmith's first 5 albums > REM's first 5 albums Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Aerosmith's first 5 albums > REM's last 5 albums I would go with the above but then again I guess that would not be all that blasphemous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cooperissup3r Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 I had a couple of tapes by the Doors when I was younger but could never ever get into them. I think they are one of the most over-rated band of all-time in my book. they're certainly up there. such a snoozer band. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 This is so true. Quadrophenia and Tommy are both incredible, but Quadrophenia wins because of how untouchable Daltrey's vocals were in that era. And the Who By Numbers is criminally underrated. So many great songs on there. Again, Daltrey was on top of his game in these years. That being said, However Much I Booze might be the best song on Numbers. By the Numbers is Townsend at his whiniest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 By the Numbers is Townsend at his whiniest.??Townsend sings two tunes on the whole album, one being one of the best tunes the Who does (imo). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 ??Townsend sings two tunes on the whole album, one being one of the best tunes the Who does (imo). Townsend is the writer...his lyrics are often extended whining sessions. That being said...I think that the band was done after Quadrophenia. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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