Wonder, The - Tom Verlaine

Advantages: Funky, danceable, fun and experimental
Disadvantages: Not to everyone's tastes

...’ and ‘Once In A Lifetime’. The ‘Remain In Light’ album had attracted rave reviews and they were a massive live draw. Charismatic Frontman David Byrne, the man who wrote the book when it comes to Charismatic Frontmen and the most critically lauded Head, collaborated with the band’s producer (and former Roxy Music member, among other endeavours) Brian Eno to release the still-brilliant ‘My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts’ and produced the B-52’s debut album. Keyboardist Jerry Harrison busied himself with production work and a marginal but solid solo career, leaving bassist Tina Weymouth and drummer Chris Frantz (the band’s married couple) scratching their heads wondering what to do next. They decided to form a band of their own, and as a result Tom Tom Club was formed. The core of Tom Tom Club was Weymouth, Frantz and future King Crimson guitarist... Read review

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Advantages: Some songs will even disgust your kids! The Complete Tom Lehrer, Uncensored!
Disadvantages: Many references are Implicit rather than Explicit; you have to think 'beyond the box'!

...parodied songs, merely changing the lyrics) and delivered them seriously, with impeccable timing ~ even when you know (or think you know) what is coming ~ you listen on to hear what dreadfulness will come next . . . Even the songs you know are dreadful you find yourself singing at odd moments ~ the tunes are so catchy ~ and the irony and irreverence are so compelling. No wonder The Electric Company (an educational American children's television series) commissioned Tom Lehrer to write and sing songs to teach children facts about the alphabet/grammar to improve their reading skills! [Yes, even those songs which were never broadcast on air, or previously issued, have been included in this boxed set as the 'definitive' example of the songs for which Tom Lehrer wished to be remembered.] It is difficult to remember NOW a time when I had... Read review

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Advantages: Great Music
Disadvantages: None!

...the range and variety of his work. *12 Sao Paolo rain This song is about drugs, and wondering around a city late at night in the rain. There is some of the anguish seen in 'Bloodless' here again, and this is a more 'angry' song. *13 Bonus track. Lightening The album ends with a lighter song as a bonus track. Tom's beautiful voice stands out as the main instrument, in this short song, and rounds of the listening experience. I bought this CD when it first came out for £13, but I believe it is avaliable for about £6 (Amazon) Which I think is an absolute bargin, and given the high quality of the tracks, excellent value for money.... Read review

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