Love or Hate?

Trollheart · 05-13-2015, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Dylstew

Ah, if you want melody, not liking punk makes sense. Some do have more melody but the majority is not very melodic.
Slayer did do a hardcore punk cover album, since they were inspired by Hardcore Punk bands. If you like Slayer you might find some Crossover Thrash (Hardcore Punk + Thrash Metal) band you like.

Yeah, Undisputed attitude: I reviewed it in Metal Month II.
Again, as I say, I'm not actively looking for punk bands. I don't have too much interest in getting into that style of music. If I come across an album I don't hate then fine, but I am not looking for recs for punk bands. I can't honestly say I liked Slayer but I learned through that experience not to hate them, or just dismiss them out of hand. That's about the best I can say.

Trollheart · 05-13-2015, 04:18 PM

Title: #1 Record
Artiste: Big Star
Genre: Power Pop

Love
1. The kind of Country feel to “Ballad of El Goodo”
2. Nice kind of West Coast feel overall
3. Acoustic ballad “Thirteen” is really nice then “Don't lie to me” is a real enthusiastic rocker somewhat in the mould of Sweet. Sweet!

4. I hear The Eagles, Simon and Garfunkel, Bread, and a lot of other good influences here
5. “Give me another chance” is a lovely ballad
6. “Try again” is an even better one

Hate
Nothing.

End result: I can't believe this album sunk without a trace. Ten thousand ****ing copies? Stupid ****s of marketing amateurs. This should have been huge. Enjoyed every track.

So, Love or Hate? What do you think? Love of course, and lots of it.

Chances of a full review: 9/10

YorkeDaddy · 05-13-2015, 05:02 PM

Didn't we all try really hard to get you to listen to Big Star in the "Classic albums I've never heard"? :P Or at least one of your journals. Anyway their other albums are also excellent, and imo Third / Sister Lovers is even better than #1 Record.

Pet_Sounds · 05-13-2015, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkeDaddy

Didn't we all try really hard to get you to listen to Big Star in the "Classic albums I've never heard"? :P Or at least one of your journals. Anyway their other albums are also excellent, and imo Third / Sister Lovers is even better than #1 Record.

Josef wanted Radio City, you wanted Third, and I wanted #1 Record, so TH was too confused to review them.

**Goofle** · 05-13-2015, 05:19 PM

One Big Star album is enough for anyone IMO.

YorkeDaddy · 05-13-2015, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Goofle

One Big Star album is enough for anyone IMO.

Is it because you don't like them or think all their albums are the same?

Third sounds a lot different to #1 Record to me

Josef K · 05-13-2015, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

Love
1. The kind of Country feel to “Ballad of El Goodo”
2. Nice kind of West Coast feel overall
3. Acoustic ballad “Thirteen” is really nice then “Don't lie to me” is a real enthusiastic rocker somewhat in the mould of Sweet. Sweet!

4. I hear The Eagles, Simon and Garfunkel, Bread, and a lot of other good influences here
5. “Give me another chance” is a lovely ballad
6. “Try again” is an even better one

I don't know if I can still like Big Star.

Mondo Bungle · 05-13-2015, 05:50 PM

**Goofle** · 05-13-2015, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkeDaddy

Is it because you don't like them or think all their albums are the same?

Third sounds a lot different to #1 Record to me

I like them all from what I remember. But they aren't a band I personally think is worth listening to all that much. Just listen to one or two, enjoy them, and find something more interesting.

Trollheart · 05-13-2015, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkeDaddy

Didn't we all try really hard to get you to listen to Big Star in the "Classic albums I've never heard"? :P Or at least one of your journals. Anyway their other albums are also excellent, and imo Third / Sister Lovers is even better than #1 Record.

You wouldn't decide

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Originally Posted by Pet_Sounds

Josef wanted Radio City, you wanted Third, and I wanted #1 Record, so TH was too confused to review them.

Yeah, that's basically it. Well I got there in the end.

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Originally Posted by Goofle

One Big Star album is enough for anyone IMO.

Incorrect. I'm sure I'll listen to more. And if this is power pop then I want more please.

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Originally Posted by Mondo Bungle

As per my post a few days back, I'm not accepting any new album suggestions till I get a little way through the current list. I'll leave it here but won't add it to the list till I decide to start putting more on it. Thanks.

05-13-2015, 04:18 PM	#202 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,992	Title: #1 Record Artiste: Big Star Genre: Power Pop Love 1. The kind of Country feel to “Ballad of El Goodo” 2. Nice kind of West Coast feel overall 3. Acoustic ballad “Thirteen” is really nice then “Don't lie to me” is a real enthusiastic rocker somewhat in the mould of Sweet. Sweet! 4. I hear The Eagles, Simon and Garfunkel, Bread, and a lot of other good influences here 5. “Give me another chance” is a lovely ballad 6. “Try again” is an even better one Hate Nothing. End result: I can't believe this album sunk without a trace. Ten thousand **ing copies? Stupid s of marketing amateurs. This should have been huge. Enjoyed every track. So, Love or Hate? What do you think? Love of course, and lots of it. Chances of a full review*: 9/10 __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018*