I'm a Swindon boy through and through, looking forward to what will hopefully be a good season for S...
I'm a Swindon boy through and through, looking forward to what will hopefully be a good season for Swindon Town F.C. (come on U Reds!!!). I'm in serious need of people for my circle of trust!! if ya like what I write please join
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I got introduced to Me 1st & The Gimme Gimmes through a friend who knew their music and am glad that I've now heard them. They cover all old hits (listed below) but thankfully the songs are sung in a punk fashion hence the album lasts less than 1/2 an hour! Here's the songs on the album:
1>Danny's Song 2>Leavin' On A Jet Plane 3>Me & Julio Down By The Schoolyard 4>One Tin Soldier 5>Uptown Girl 6>I Am A Rock 7>Sweet Caroline 8>Seasons In The Sun 9>Fire And Rain 10>Nobody Does It Better 11>Mandy 12>Rocket Man
This album is the 1st my Me 1st.... and I think it's fantastic. All of the songs have been 'punked' up, obviously the rhythm is the same as the original all be it a little faster, all the guitars and drumming is faultless. The vocals are occasionally a little rough and throaty sounding, but I don't think it comes across as a bad thing. In my opinion Seasons In The Sun is the highlight of the album & Mandy is the one I'd most likely skip.
If you've heard any of the other CDs my Me 1st... then I think you'd like this. In my opinion there's no better band that breathes a breath of fresh air into old hits than the Gimme's.
Comparing this to the other Me 1st albums I think it's almost as good as 'Blow In The Wind' (the 3rd album) of which I like some of the songs more. There is no comparison to their 2nd album 'Are A Drag' which I thought was really weak and only had 1 good track: My Favourite Things
I know this is a short review but there's not really allot else to say, these are all good old songs sung in a perfect punk, quick style
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sorry for the SH, but honestly i think you did not give out enough infomation about the tracks and other things, ill be happy to re rate if you update, just leave a message in ma Guest Book if you do - Golden