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| ramona |
Posted - 01/04/2005 : 06:58:29
What are your favorite Frank songs that come in a pair? For example, I thought of this when I was listening this morning to WESTERN STAR and then TINY HEART came on. I love both those songs (especially the moon line of WS and the end of TH when McDave and Frank sing) and I love that they are one after another.
Soooo, what is your favorite pair of Frank songs which come "back to back"?
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| VoVat |
Posted - 01/22/2005 : 12:07:34
Yeah, I know exactly what you mean, and I agree. That's one reason why I'm generally not fond of jam music, unless it's REALLY good. It's generally just unnecessary.
"Reunion? Shit union!" |
| OldManInaCoffeeCan |
Posted - 01/21/2005 : 08:41:49
quote:
Originally posted by VoVat
I'm generally opposed to a long song being first on an album, but "Blast Off" really works in that context. And yeah, it works really well paired with "I've Seen Your Picture."
"Reunion? Shit union!"
Yes, I tend not to like long songs if the their length is a result of cumulative, duplicative (I think that's a word), stretching-out a song for no other reason than to have a long song. Some of the Allman Brothers' concerts I attended and songs I listended to as a youth (e.g., "Tied to the Whipping Post", a good song but much too long) were somewhat annoying. And, some other long songs don't bother me too much, e.g., Pink Floyd's "Animals" album, I believe has 4 songs each approximately 30 minutes long (this estimate is from memory, as I don't have the album readily available as of this writing)
However, songs that are long because the length is required to include all necessary parts are fine. As we all know, Frank's songs are usually 1-3 minutes, never too long, and always concise and yet complete. And when he does write a "long" song, e.g., Massif Central, the song is long because it contains different stages, or smaller songs within a song. Do you know what I mean?
(By the way, I hope this post has not been too long. I probably could have said what I wanted to say with fewer words. And, I apologize for getting somewhat off topic. Actually, "Long Songs" would probably make a good new topic in the appropriate thread.) |
| VoVat |
Posted - 01/20/2005 : 14:50:45
I'm generally opposed to a long song being first on an album, but "Blast Off" really works in that context. And yeah, it works really well paired with "I've Seen Your Picture."
"Reunion? Shit union!" |
| theFILLshow |
Posted - 01/19/2005 : 20:08:02
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| OldManInaCoffeeCan |
Posted - 01/19/2005 : 19:37:49
Blast Off and I've Seen Your Picture make a great one-two punch, primarily because Blast Off is sooooooooooooo long. Not so long in a bad way, I really enjoy the song. But, it is Frank's longest song, atleast the longest on his 9 solo albums that I have (the next in length of time, I believe, is 1826 another incredible song).
Anyway, at the end of Blast Off, after some really outrageous jam with a rag-time piano and guitar,the band serves up I've Seen Your Picture, undoubtedly one of the thickest, juiciest, songs that Frank does.
Quite enjoyable! |
| SHAZEB ANDLEEB |
Posted - 01/19/2005 : 16:16:49
Parry the Wind High, Low/Adda Lee
BLUE! EXTRAORDINARY BLUE! |
| George42 |
Posted - 01/07/2005 : 12:02:04
LA/Ramona
Calistan/Vanishing Spies
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| frank black conspiracy |
Posted - 01/07/2005 : 11:55:29
Great minds!
two amazing songs in their own right, but together....KaBooM! Frank Black at his Best. Magic. |
| Carolynanna |
Posted - 01/07/2005 : 09:19:21
quote:
Originally posted by frank black conspiracy
Off the top of my head, Sir Rockaby into Freedom Rock.
That's what I was going to say.
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| frank black conspiracy |
Posted - 01/06/2005 : 09:52:17
quote:
Originally posted by kingphilbert
I am down with New House Of The Pope/Horrible Day, Goodbye Lorraine/This Old Heartache. Do they count?
I know what you mean.
There's a few out there I've noticed over the last few days.
Today I've had the rare privilage of being able to listen to my headphones while working (bout 3 hours worth). I'm going through a seriously heavy FB stage at the moment, so decided to listen to his albums all the way through rather than just random.
I Love Your Brain / Smoke Up
So Hard To Make Things Out / 85 Weeks
Pistolero is one awesome album. |
| kingphilbert |
Posted - 01/06/2005 : 09:11:03
The obvious (Whatever Happened to) Pong/Thalassocracy is my fav back to back. I think it's my fav back to 2 back of any artist. Well, except maybe Barry Blacks Golden Throat/Rabid Dog.
I am down with New House Of The Pope/Horrible Day, Goodbye Lorraine/This Old Heartache. Do they count?
"I mix twinkie's and ding-dong's all the time. In Europe, they call it a Dinkie!" |
| frank black conspiracy |
Posted - 01/06/2005 : 04:18:33
You never know about All My Ghosts and Back to Rome. It makes perfect sense with the recording to two track.
Today I found Southbound Bevy and I Will Run After You. Then True Blue follows next. What an album. |
| Superabounder |
Posted - 01/05/2005 : 22:06:44
ditto Avid-Fan.
I also have to go a little farther back...Palace of the Brine/Letter to Memphis. OK OK I know, but it was still Frank. |
| Skatealex1 |
Posted - 01/05/2005 : 19:52:59
i agree with u avid-fan :)
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| Avid-Fan |
Posted - 01/05/2005 : 14:36:50
ALL MY GHOSTS/BACK TO ROME
They sound like they were both recorded consecutively as one take, beautiful!
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| ramona |
Posted - 01/05/2005 : 10:51:24
Another one I thought of today VELVETY/OUT OF STATE also works for OUT OF STATE/KINGLY CAVE and KINGLY CAVE/SAN ANTONIO!
Ha!
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| Monsieur |
Posted - 01/05/2005 : 10:33:45
How come noone mentioned the most obvious pair:
Czar/Old Black Dawning.
Czar is one of my Frank's favorites.
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| Adam |
Posted - 01/05/2005 : 09:52:36
Parry the wind/ Adda Lee and Humbolt County/Angst
Free the Heel! |
| offerw |
Posted - 01/05/2005 : 09:38:45
Every time I go around here/ Don't ya rile em
wilhelm |
| Sam |
Posted - 01/05/2005 : 02:43:04
White noise maker / Pure Denizen
or
Two Spaces / Tossed
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| vilainde |
Posted - 01/05/2005 : 01:41:24
quote:
Originally posted by Aurora-borealis
Perry The Wind High, Low/Adda Lee
I second that one.
Denis
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| two reelers |
Posted - 01/05/2005 : 00:57:37
thalassocracy / abstract plain
(pong & thalassocracy are one song, practically)
the marsist & men in black, despite that i'm not very fond of the latter one
brackish boy / two spaces
I joined the cult of Souled American / 'cause they are a damn' fine band |
| Don Eduardo |
Posted - 01/04/2005 : 21:05:48
California Bound/Chip Away Boy or Superabound/Big Red
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| Skatealex1 |
Posted - 01/04/2005 : 19:23:26
black rider/california bound r great
The Truth Is Out There |
| Aurora-borealis |
Posted - 01/04/2005 : 14:09:30
All right, this'll be the very last one, honestly!
The Marsist/Men In Black |
| Aurora-borealis |
Posted - 01/04/2005 : 13:58:18
Also, a great pair's My Favorite Kiss/Jaina Blues
Oh, there are so many!
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| Aurora-borealis |
Posted - 01/04/2005 : 13:52:20
Either Perry The Wind High, Low/Adda Lee or Coastline/Manitoba |
| therewererumours |
Posted - 01/04/2005 : 13:29:39
quote:
Originally posted by frank black conspiracy
STUPID ME/BULLET
Bullet/The Swimmer 
An upset stomach made him omit everthing he'd eaten. |
| velvety |
Posted - 01/04/2005 : 12:00:49
Probably Fu Manchu/Places Named After Numbers.
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| frank black conspiracy |
Posted - 01/04/2005 : 11:39:14
STUPID ME/BULLET
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| ramona |
Posted - 01/04/2005 : 11:22:51
Ooo, also LLANO DEL RIO/IITAL
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| ramona |
Posted - 01/04/2005 : 11:21:14
Other pairs I like muchly:
DOG GONE/I GOTTA MOVE
FAREWELL BEND/SOUTHBOUND BEVY
BLD/VALENTINE & GARUDA
COASTLINE/MANITOBA
Also, HORRIBLE DAY and MASSIF CENTRAL apply b/c on the CD one comes right after another and that is what I mean by "back to back". Is that unclear??
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| whoreatthedoor |
Posted - 01/04/2005 : 11:03:06
I was going to say those two, but I prefer the second Black Rider for some reason.
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| The Holiday Son |
Posted - 01/04/2005 : 10:53:35
The Black Rider / California Bound
When I listen to the second Black Rider, I have to listen to California Bound or it feels like something's missing! |
| remig |
Posted - 01/04/2005 : 09:20:14
quote:
Originally posted by vilainde
I wonder if someone's gonna mention Pong/Thalassocracy... Oh wait, I just did!
My pick would be Olé Mulholland/Fazer Eyes. First you got this wonderful epic which ends in a great guitar solo... and then it goes into this amazing song which also ends in an even greater solo! I know a lot of people don't count these 2 songs among their favorites but I just love them both.
Denis
"I believe in your perfect face..."
I second that. these songs in my top 20 FB songs list.
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