IRememberDBoon Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Talking Heads Remain in Light. I cannot even imagine when i hear once in a lifetime what it must have been like to buy that album and hear that for the first time. The back and forth in Day In the life Wilco One Sunday AM and Whole Love from that Rockaplast video Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Not under rated at all. These things are wonderful and I don't think anybody would disagree. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost of Electricity Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 technically, if the quality of X exceeds even people's high regard for it, it can be underrated. Just sayin'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 The drumming of Jody Stephens.His playing is so-often overlooked as being essential to the sound of Big Star (themselves, of course, so often overlooked by the public at large). But try to imagine ANY of their songs with any other drummer and it cannot be done. The way that he plays THROUGH the one. His choice of drums. Even the way that they are tuned. So very, very musical.He deserves to be mentioned among the greatest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 The drumming of Jody Stephens.Yes! The drums have always stood out to me on those Big Star records too. His patterns and fills are always so perfect for the songs. I often have Jody in mind when coming up with drum parts for my own songs a: WWJD sorta thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 The drumming of Jody Stephens.His playing is so-often overlooked as being essential to the sound of Big Star (themselves, of course, so often overlooked by the public at large). But try to imagine ANY of their songs with any other drummer and it cannot be done. The way that he plays THROUGH the one. His choice of drums. Even the way that they are tuned. So very, very musical.He deserves to be mentioned among the greatest. I don't know if I'd go that far, but I know what you mean. There were other drummers around at the time who had a similarly musical approach to pop and rock tunes, who could have served those songs well. I don't say this to take anything away from Jody. He was, and still is, a great musician and drummer. It reminds me of people saying that Ringo isn't a good drummer. It's always meatheads who worship Neil Peart who say that. But imagine the Beatles with Neil Peart as their drummer. That'd be fucking terrible, and I say that as someone who likes Neil Peart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Another one:Bob Andrews the keyboard player from Brinsley Schwarz and also for The Rumour.Nobody ever seems to mention this guy when talking about great keyboard players in rock history, but some of his parts were some of the greatest ever, and all of his parts were great. This being, perhaps my favorite rock keys part of all time:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSlyn0WoSjc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 And then, of course, there is this one:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa_g9GOQkkg And they just keep coming... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 The Cars Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 The CarsAnd Elliot Easton, in particular.Love The Cars. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Ringo's fills.Lennon's rhythm guitar playingGeorge.And hell, I'll throw in Paul's sublime bass playing. For as highly praised as the Beatles are and forever will be, they're still underrated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 The songwriting of Dave Davies.While I am, and shall forever remain a huge Ray Davies fan, Dave did contribute some pretty amazing songs to The Kinks' Katalogue."Death of a Clown""End of the Season""Funny Face""Love Me Till the Sun Shines""Mindless Child of Motherhood" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
howdjadoo Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 1 Susannah's Still Alive2 This Man He Weeps Tonight3 Mindless Child of Motherhood4 Hold My Hand5 Do You Wish to Be a Man (previously unreleased)6 Are You Ready (previously unreleased)7 Creeping Jean (previously unreleased stereo mix)8 Crying (previously unreleased)9 Lincoln County10 Mr. Shoemaker's Daughter (previously unreleased stereo mix)11 Mr. Reporter12 Groovy Movies13 There's No Life Without Love (previously unreleased stereo mix--it's noted here but it features aVERY different lead vocal)14 I Am Free15 Death of a Clown16 Love Me Till the Sun Shines17 Susannah's Still Alive18 Funny Face19 Lincoln County (all mono mixes)20 There's No Life Without Love21 Hold My Hand22 Creeping Jean23 This Man He Weeps Tonight24 Mindless Child of Motherhood (all mono mixes)25 Mr. Reporter (previously unreleased version)26 Hold My Hand (early version with guide vocal)27 Good Luck Charm (rare studio version) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jakobnicholas Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 "The Unauthorized Biography of Reihold Messner" Rocky 1 soundtrack Meat Puppets Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Meat Puppetsyes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dawarren33 Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Three players . . . 1. The bass playing of Bruce Thomas (The Attractions);2. David Hidalgo (Los Lobos, America's other greatest live band)3. Angelo Moore (Fishbone), frontman extraordinaire (and the best theremin player you know) And three great bands . . . 1. NRBQ2. Ass Ponys3. Bim Skala Bim (late, great Boston ska band) OK, four bands . . . 4. Fastball Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Talking Heads Remain in Light. I cannot even imagine when i hear once in a lifetime what it must have been like to buy that album and hear that for the first time. I remember it quite clearly. And it was as mind blowing as you probably imagine. Three players . . . 1. The bass playing of Bruce Thomas (The Attractions);2. David Hidalgo (Los Lobos, America's other greatest live band)3. Angelo Moore (Fishbone), frontman extraordinaire (and the best theremin player you know) And three great bands . . . 1. NRBQ2. Ass Ponys3. Bim Skala Bim (late, great Boston ska band) OK, four bands . . . 4. FastballAgree about Hidalgo, and I have Lobos as my answer. Was just having that very discussion today, a few hours ago, in the Lobos topic here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 1. NRBQ yes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 NRBQ: Which version? I think Terry's the only one left now... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
i'm only sleeping Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 NRBQ: Which version? I think Terry's the only one left now... Maybe not, look here: http://birdswithbrokenwings2.blogspot.com.es/2012/03/get-happy-start-it-over-again.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IRememberDBoon Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 you guys heard she and hims cover of ridin in my car? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IRememberDBoon Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-zCHXNSJ0E&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PLC27B91B39F2FDE9D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parisisstale Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 paul fucking westerberg no matter how highly-rated anyone has him....it ain't high enough Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 NRBQ: Which version? I think Terry's the only one left now... Any version prior to Terry Adams naming his solo band NRBQ. I'm sure the new guys play great, but come on. you guys heard she and hims cover of ridin in my car? yes. it's bland. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ih8music Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 paul fucking westerberg no matter how highly-rated anyone has him....it ain't high enough Pretty much. Just wish he'd stop being such a hermit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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