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[Gavaxeman]

Jesus that's a gut punch.

His verse in "Poems" is one of the most heartbreaking things anyone's ever written about relationships

Yep , this feels a bit close to home , the Specials and 2 tone were one of the first musical movements that I recall as a kid ...coming from the midlands when these guys hit Top of the Pops it sparked a mini rush amongst my year group of 11-12 year olds to kit ourselves out in Doc Martins boots and Harrington jackets , along with a few skinhead haircuts ...I was too young really to appreciate the greatness of those records and took them a bit for granted (along with bands like The Jam) ...
Many years later the true brilliance of Ghost Town and A Town Called Malice when I brought them on cd hit home as to just how monumental these records were for no 1 hit songs ...

I am so glad I saw The Specials on the 2013 reunion tour , they were brilliant.

Terry Hall had that air of melancholy about him , and having read his obituary he had good reason too, that horrific episode he suffered as a young boy that he managed to overcome and make great art is a magnificent achievement..he will be missed and probably forever under appreciated

RIP

 

[Jan]

The guardian put together a little more about Tery hall

https://www.theguardian.com/music/terry-hall

 

[Wicked Dreamer]

The legendary music producer behind the biggest hits for the Delfonics, the Stylistics & the Spinners. RIP.

 

[Jan]

More sad News
Maxi Jazz, Singer and Founding Member of UK Dance Group Faithless, Dies at 65

 

[Jan]

Theophilus London Reported Missing by Family

Friends and family say they haven’t spoken with the musician since July

pitchfork.com

 

[nolalady]

Theophilus London Reported Missing by Family

Friends and family say they haven’t spoken with the musician since July

pitchfork.com

He’s been missing since July and no one filed a report until now. This is not good.

 

[TrainFan73]

So here's some weird:

Also included are "Monkey Banana," a laid-back groove that showcases drummer Tony Allen's mastery of the Afro-beat, and "Everything Scatter," a standard mid-tempo romp. Both songs are forgetful in relation to "Zombie," but this is still an essential disc to own for the title track alone.

Zombie - Fela Kuti | Album | AllMusic

Zombie by Fela Kuti released in 1977. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

www.allmusic.com

What are they talking about, there are no versions of Zombie with those songs on it...

Also, this was brought up because it was my record of the day through this site which was brought to my attention by @Thackeraye in response to a profile post to @AnthonyI:

1001 Albums Generator

Explore the history of music. One album a day. From the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.

1001albumsgenerator.com

 

[Jan]

He’s been missing since July and no one filed a report until now. This is not good.

Good news, everyone

 

[dhodo]

So here's some weird:

Zombie - Fela Kuti | Album | AllMusic

Zombie by Fela Kuti released in 1977. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

www.allmusic.com

What are they talking about, there are no versions of Zombie with those songs on it...

Also, this was brought up because it was my record of the day through this site which was brought to my attention by @Thackeraye in response to a profile post to @AnthonyI:

1001 Albums Generator

Explore the history of music. One album a day. From the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.

1001albumsgenerator.com

Fẹla And Afrika 70 - Zombie

Explore songs, recommendations, and other album details for Zombie by Fẹla And Afrika 70. Compare different versions and buy them all on Discogs.

www.discogs.com

I've run into different versions of Fela albums/comps back then a few times where they combined several releases or even split them up.

 

[TrainFan73]

I love reviews that don't match their ratings. for Garbage's debut with a 4 1/2 star out of 5 rating:

Garbage's self-titled debut has all the trappings of alternative rock -- off-kilter arrangements, occasional bursts of noise, a female singer with a thin, airy voice -- but it comes off as pop, thanks to the glossy production courtesy of drummer Butch Vig. Not only is the sound of the record slick and professional, but all the tracks are well-crafted pop songs. Unfortunately, only a handful of the songs are memorable, but those that are -- "Vow" and "Queer," in particular -- are small, trashy alternative pop gems.

Garbage - Garbage | Album | AllMusic

Garbage by Garbage released in 1995. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

www.allmusic.com

 

[TrainFan73]

um...

Gwen Stefani Reflects On Harajuku Era: "My God, I'm Japanese"

A new 'Allure' interview went awry.

www.stereogum.com

 

[avecigrec]

um...

Gwen Stefani Reflects On Harajuku Era: "My God, I'm Japanese"

A new 'Allure' interview went awry.

www.stereogum.com

...AWKward

 

[TrainFan73]

...AWKward

more like B-A-N-A-N-A-S

 

[TrainFan73]

I mean there is appropriation as appreciation with recognition and acknowledgement, which is one thing; there is appropriation without acknowledgement; and then there is whatever the hell that is...

 

[zomgbear]

I love reviews that don't match their ratings. for Garbage's debut with a 4 1/2 star out of 5 rating:

Garbage - Garbage | Album | AllMusic

Garbage by Garbage released in 1995. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

www.allmusic.com

It feels like a "i don't think this album is as perfect as you all think so, so i'm going to tell you but I'm afraid to rate it lower than 4.5 because people will riot"

 

[TrainFan73]

It feels like a "i don't think this album is as perfect as you all think so, so i'm going to tell you but I'm afraid to rate it lower than 4.5 because people will riot"

I think the words of the review are on point. A week removed, I don’t remember any of the songs and would not be sad if I never heard it again.

 

[zomgbear]

I think the words of the review are on point. A week removed, I don’t remember any of the songs and would not be sad if I never heard it again.

I saw "Queer" on Mtv in like 95 and grabbed the CD and fell in love. Still listen to it!

 

[debianlinux]

I know every second of every song by heart and have that intro to the the next track on the album vibe anytime I hear a song. It's definitely in the top 10 of albums I have most listened to in my life.

 

[Gavaxeman]

Jeff Beck: British guitar legend dies aged 78 Jeff Beck: British guitar legend dies aged 78

Breaking news in the U.K.

 

[Bohnjaggs]

I saw "Queer" on Mtv in like 95 and grabbed the CD and fell in love. Still listen to it!

I heard "Vow" on the radio and bought the single, and eventually the album. It's one of the best albums of the 90's for sure.