PopTodd Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Today, quite accidentally, I have two albums with me that were the "comeback" albums from the respective bands' extensive layoffs. And both albums, while they're not going to be listed alongside the best work of either, are not the least bit embarrassing, either. Buzzcocks - All Set is a pretty solid album with some good hooks and Steve Diggle's whine very much intact. Plus, I saw them on that tour and they were absolutely outstanding. Os Mutantes - Haih... has just gone through one listen for me, and it's a pretty fun listen. The feedback that I've heard from their shows from the past couple of years has been very good. And, when I saw Big Star in 1994, it was one of the greatest shows that I have ever seen. Period. Although, by all accounts, the album they recorded wasn't so hot. So, I guess "worked" is a relative term here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 even though it was only one show, Led Zep in 2007 at the O2 arena eclipsed all the previous reuinions they did Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Polvo - In Prismafter a 12 year hiatus, they put out their finest record. well done. Mission of Burmathough the newer one isn't as strong, I can find no fault with ONoffON or especially The Obliterati, both excellent records. and the live show is still so exhilirating. Dinosaur Jrthe band is definitely different w/ Lou and Murph back in it, and Beyond and Farm rival anything they'd done previously. edit - Todd, the 2006 records from Buzzcocks (Flat Pack Philosophy) is quite good as well. I'll be doing a phone interview w/ Steve in a few hours, and am looking forward to seeing them in a couple of weeks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Phish (they sound renewed, fresh, and they seem to be enjoying what they're doing again. A rebirth).Meat Puppets (still mired in relative obscurity and the albums aren't really cuttin it for me, but the live stuff still sounds amazing).The Eagles (not a fan, but they seem to sell out everywhere they play). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted May 7, 2010 Author Share Posted May 7, 2010 Phish (they sound renewed, fresh, and they seem to be enjoying what they're doing again. A rebirth).This is what I am talking about! The Eagles (not a fan, but they seem to sell out everywhere they play).Not this. I'm talking artistically, not financially.(I'm not a Phish fan either, so don't accuse me of bias against The Eagles.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NightOfJoy Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 The Meat Puppets are back, baby and better than ever! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Gang of Four was amazing last time I saw them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted May 7, 2010 Author Share Posted May 7, 2010 The Meat Puppets are back, baby and better than ever! I LOVE the Meat Puppets. And the new albums are okay... but just not really kicking my ass.But maybe, like Lammy said, they are still kicking much live ass. I just wish Derek still on board. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Bostrom was great but the new guy (and a cool story of how he got in the band, to boot!) is pretty damn good. The brothers have that spark back, and Cris is all over the place (in a good way) with his playing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 even though it was only one show, Led Zep in 2007 at the O2 arena eclipsed all the previous reuinions they did I agree. Ninth Wonder of the World, that show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moxiebean Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 I was also thinking of bands that lost key members that made successful comebacks: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 add Wire to the list as well. the last record is pretty decent, and though they don't have Bruce Gilbert in the current lineup. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty Shackleford Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Television's reunion album from 1992 is pretty good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted May 7, 2010 Author Share Posted May 7, 2010 Television's reunion album from 1992 is pretty good. Good one. And the tour was excellent! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
perfectecho Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Mission of Burmathough the newer one isn't as strong, I can find no fault with ONoffON or especially The Obliterati, both excellent records. and the live show is still so exhilirating. This is what I came to post. i'm 34, been to countless shows in my life, and seeing Burma a year ago (and the day before Wilco hit Lowell and the rain) was the only show that made me gush like a 14 year old at a Taylor Swift show. I came off as such an idiot to Roger after for just being such a pathetic fanboy, but I don't care. Plus the Burma Mk2 records may not live up to Vs. but they are some of the best things put out in the last 10 years, especially Obliterati. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Saw the Pogues in Glasgow a couple years back. Great show. Shane was in fine form, and the band was cooking behind him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThisIsNowhere Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 The Pixies for sure. And Phish's comeback was pretty swell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Mission of Burmathough the newer one isn't as strong, I can find no fault with ONoffON or especially The Obliterati, both excellent records. and the live show is still so exhilirating.This was the first band that sprung to mind for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hardwood floor Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 The Feelies are as great as ever Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 The Pixies for sure. And Phish's comeback was pretty swell. for me, a true comeback means that new material is also part of the equation...the Pixies fall short, though their Doolittle show was pretty decent. i only saw 'em once back in the day, but the live show was good. The Jesus Lizard violates my self-imposed constraint, but hot damn were they awesome last year. saw 'em twice, and they SLAYED just like in '92. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pillowy star Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Ultravox. Not everyone might know them, but we just saw them live 2 weeks ago 30 years after their song "Vienna" was released, and what can I say? They're still fantastic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 PiL was pretty solid a couple of nights ago. The Stooges can still bring the rock show, live, but _The Weirdness_ wasn't very good. Harmonia was downright excellent when i saw them in 2008. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 oh, and Camper van Beethoven as well. _New Roman Times_ wasn't too bad, and the live show was excellent. good to see Segal back w/ them (though Morgan was far cuter). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ottawateeth Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 for me, it works as long as they DON'T release any new material (since a lot of bands who tend to get back together after a long hiatus tend to put out really bad albums)...Therefore I would have to say:pavementthrush hermit!!! (best canadian band from the 1990s)the pixies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.