Advantages: Music that is innovative and original and strangely beautiful Disadvantages: One or two tracks prevent the album from being an all time classic
...pop history. In some ways Big Science anticipates the techno, electronic and heavily sampled dance music that was to dominate the 1990s onwards. Overall 'Big Science' is a refreshing example of original creative minimalist music with themes that resonate just as deeply today. Performers and instrumentsLaurie Anderson, vocals, vocoder, Farfisa, OBXa, electronics, violins, keyboards; Roma Baran, Farfisa bass, glass harmonica, accordion; Bill Obrecht, ... ...Air - 4:29 2. Big Science - 6:14 3. Sweaters - 2:18 4. Walking & Falling - 2:10 5. Born, Never Asked - 4:56 6. O Superman - 8:21 7. Example #22 - 2:59 8. Let X=X - 3:51 9. It Tango - 3:01 10. Walk The Dog 11. O Superman Total time 38:58 Priced £11.98 at Amazon and hmv.co.uk ...
Advantages: Scorching soul that packs a punch Disadvantages: None
...of a letter, it fairly crackles with anger.
Searching For The Young Soul Rebels deserves to be rediscovered. In my opinion, it's a far better album than it's more famous successor inasmuch as it is less contrived and less image driven.
It's the true sound of Midlands soul! ...
Advantages: Possibly their best work, Bonus tracks, long interview Disadvantages: None
...This album was originally released on a small independent label called FM after they left their previous label Jet. This album was produced by Kit Woolven and recorded in UB40's studio in Birmingham (UK). The album was so good it was the springboard to their signing with major label Polydor in the latter part of the eighties. Anyway back to the music....
From the atmospheric "How far Jerusalem" to the poignant "Les mort dansant" to the beautiful ... ...track called Come on Young Love which actually is just "steal your heart" with a different chorus.
There is also a 26 minute interview with Bob and Tony (circa 1993)
Cover artwork by Rodney Matthews depicting what looks like a tavern.
Possibly one of my favourite Matthews pictures. ...
Advantages: Some of the most creatively emotional music ever to grace the world Disadvantages: Tails off a little towards the end
...mocking self-derision. I chose Beat because it is one of those albums that tastes change with, feelings move with. OK, it hasn’t changed my life but how many artefacts can truly be said to have changed someone’s life. Then when people claim so, how many people are not lost in an act of sublime self-delusion?
But then, maybe I’m just a (young) cynic. But to return to the point, Beat was the culmination of patient listening. Like so many others I ... ...Then I bought Beat and from the first moment I thought: I like this album. Now with almost all Crimson albums I have (and I have all the studio albums if not the myriad live recordings available) it takes a listen to two or get into the album, to feel at ease with the music. I shall explain. Crimson is a band that does not have a uniform sound beyond the fact that they will not guarantee you an easy listen. Crimson uses the musical vernacular and ...
Advantages: 8 Great different sounding tracks Disadvantages: Always leaves you wanting more & then you have to wait for her next masterpiece album.
...her earlier stuff on The Fame album. It reminds me of a summer track, listening to it whilst just chilling on the beach. It's not as catchy as the other songs but it does bring something different to this album.
8) Teeth - To be honest when i first listened to this song i thought 'What the Hell is she doing?!?' Its hard to describe this song. It reminds me of a song that would be performed in a cabaret bar and it really is an old-fashioned number. ... ...Dangerous album. He uses old school beats and strange sounding vocals to create a unique song for Lady GaGa. After a few listens to this song i found myself clicking my fingers and tapping my feet to the beat. I'm looking forward to seeing her perform this live when i go see her in concert in 2010.
The album booklet is a simple black 14 page booklet which includes the lyrics to all the songs. There is also 3 pictures of Lady Gaga in her typical ...
Excellent performance, tonnes of steam, ventilated ironing board (*)
