| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| planet of sound |
Posted - 07/18/2007 : 10:47:37
I've had the "best of" a while and I prefer the noticeably different second half to the earlier songs. I haven't listened to any of his work other than "Bluefinger", so which albums are a must-have for the sound I prefer? |
| 31 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| tisasawath |
Posted - 07/23/2007 : 00:10:37
yes, on the Oddballs version. i like the simpler X-Files version more, maybe because it was the first one i heard.
-----
AAAAWWWWWRRRIIGGHHTTTTT !! ! |
| Grotesque |
Posted - 07/22/2007 : 07:28:14
quote:
Originally posted by mikaelp75
Ahhh, I thought Man of Steel was pre-Catholics...stick that one at the end of mine too!
Interesting. Man of steel has that Neil Young epic feeling like a lot of Catholics songs (especially on pistolero and devil's workshop) but a much more luxurious production. |
| mikaelp75 |
Posted - 07/22/2007 : 02:39:57
Ahhh, I thought Man of Steel was pre-Catholics...stick that one at the end of mine too! |
| tisasawath |
Posted - 07/22/2007 : 00:39:53
California Bound
Announcement
Man Of Steel
Le Cigare Volant
The Swimmer
All My Ghosts
So. Bay
Pan American Highway
1826
Out Of State
I Switched You
Massif Centrale
Whispering Weeds
Nadine
Dog In The Sand
San Antonio TX
Whiskey In Your Shoes
His Kingly Cave
How You Went So Far
Living On Soul
-----
AAAAWWWWWRRRIIGGHHTTTTT !! ! |
| mikaelp75 |
Posted - 07/21/2007 : 11:41:00
Today's Top 20 for me (in a nice sequence but no particular order):
All My Ghosts
Humboldt County Massacre
Western Star
St Francis Dam Disaster
The Swimmer
The Scene
Pan American Highway
California Bound
Chip Away Boy
His Kingly Cave
Massif Centrale
When Will Happiness Find Me Again?
I Think I'm Starting To Lose It
Solid Gold
Suffering
So Bay
Living On Soul
Southbound Bevy
1826
Fields Of Marigold |
| mr.biscuitdoughhead |
Posted - 07/21/2007 : 10:45:12
to answer your 2nd q:
1. all my ghosts
2. dog gone
3. the man who was too loud
4. western star
5. 85 weeks
6. i think i'm starting to lose it
7. blast off
8. st. francis dam disaster
9. stupid me
10. the swimmer
11. bartholomew
12. san antonio, tx
13. whiskey in your shoes
14. fields of marigold
15. california bound
16. cold heart of stone
17. true blue
18. 21 reasons
19. everything is new
20. my favorite kiss
21. massif centrale
22. coastline
23. manitoba
wow, that was harder than i thought.
ummm... salad? |
| Carl |
Posted - 07/21/2007 : 09:52:32
Hi pos, FM/RM is great. It's a little different if you're only used to Frank's early stuff, but it'll probbaly grow on you, some of the songs are up there as the best of FB.
"I hate how the reptile dreams it's a mammal. Scaley monster: be what you are!!" - Erebus. |
| planet of sound |
Posted - 07/21/2007 : 08:34:09
What's "Fastman Raiderman" like?
Also, a big question here but what tracks would you guys put on a "Frank Black and the Catholics" best of? If you had to pick about 20. |
| kfs |
Posted - 07/21/2007 : 06:15:51
quote:
Originally posted by planet of sound
Does Violet Clark sing backing on any other albums besides Bluefinger? She has a good voice.
Violet sang on Fastman Raiderman in
"It's Just Not Your Moment"
______________________
I've seen blue you've never seen |
| Rico Ricardo |
Posted - 07/20/2007 : 18:27:18
My favourite FB albums, themewise, strange/experimental pop rock = Teenager of the year, rock album (catholics era) = pistolero, acoustic/nashville FB = Honeycomb. I don't think you can really go wrong with any of his albums though to be honest, they all have great songs on them. It depends what style you prefer the second half, Black Letter Days and The Devil's Workshop have probably the best all around mix (both were released the same week).
Live and let live |
| planet of sound |
Posted - 07/20/2007 : 09:20:42
Thank you everyone for your suggestions. Just got "Black Letter Days", and I think it's fantastic. Exceptional songs: "1826", "Jane The Queen Of Love" and of course, "California Bound". It's also good to know this forum is a great place to discuss good music, so thanks again. |
| fbc |
Posted - 07/19/2007 : 09:24:48
that was Molly McGuire of The Spores/QOTSA fame(ish), gary. She played the bass, too.
(i only know because she's like "phwoar") |
| gary13th |
Posted - 07/19/2007 : 04:54:06
quote:
Originally posted by kfs
quote:
Originally posted by planet of sound
Well thanks, I'll try and keep active with my q's and requests. I have one right now actually: Does Violet Clark sing backing on any other albums besides Bluefinger? She has a good voice.
I believe Violet sang on "Repo Man" too.
http://forum.frankblack.net/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=14507&SearchTerms=Repo,Man
______________________
I've seen blue you've never seen
I think she also sang on the "Road Movie to Berlin" cover.
----------
I joined the Cult of the Catholics, Oh when will they return ? |
| coastline |
Posted - 07/19/2007 : 04:25:05
quote:
Originally posted by fbc
What's your favourite album again, Coastline?
The forthcoming one by Grand Duchy. And "Honeycomb."
I'm sorry I was a smartass, Fbc.
 Please pardon me, for these my wrongs. |
| cptnpasty |
Posted - 07/19/2007 : 03:26:23
if you prefer the later sound you should definitely check out Honeycomb, although it was too recent to be included in the best of... |
| tisasawath |
Posted - 07/19/2007 : 03:12:44
I think Violet Clark also sings on some amazing songs on this site (click on 4 of the circles to hear them)
www.blackfrancis.net/splash.swf
quote:
Originally posted by coastline
and we're more than happy to drag you into the Cult of Frank.
i just pictured that
i thought you were a regular family man and all
-----
AAAAWWWWWRRRIIGGHHTTTTT !! ! |
| jezza |
Posted - 07/19/2007 : 02:16:43
Check out http://www.rankapple.com/index.php?cmd=artistAlbums&artistName=Frank%20Black to see which of his albums gets the most votes. |
| fbc |
Posted - 07/19/2007 : 02:02:47
What's your favourite album again, Coastline? |
| yingguoguizi |
Posted - 07/19/2007 : 00:36:18
I'm surprised that the username "planet of sound" hasn't been used before now. cool name. |
| kfs |
Posted - 07/18/2007 : 13:09:51
quote:
Originally posted by planet of sound
Well thanks, I'll try and keep active with my q's and requests. I have one right now actually: Does Violet Clark sing backing on any other albums besides Bluefinger? She has a good voice.
I believe Violet sang on "Repo Man" too.
http://forum.frankblack.net/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=14507&SearchTerms=Repo,Man
______________________
I've seen blue you've never seen |
| coastline |
Posted - 07/18/2007 : 12:47:37
quote:
Originally posted by fbc
quote:
Originally posted by planet of sound
so which albums are a must-have for the sound I prefer?
Honeycomb
Violet sings on 'Fort Wayne'. Not an album, but a song. Their future project and tours are going to be out of this world. I CAN'T RECOMMEND FORT WAYNE HIGHLY ENOUGH. BACK ME UP COASTLINE.
You need to listen to 'Don't Get Me Wrong' = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oolEWYrK_Oo
fbc doesn't know anything.
Please pardon me, for these my wrongs. |
| PixieSteve |
Posted - 07/18/2007 : 12:33:09
definitely a good time to be an FB/BF fan. a fresh and exciting tour, a fantastic new album on the way, the grand duchy project and EDF sessions still to come, the new BF website with a some cool songs... yay.
"Idiot" is just her sig. |
| fbc |
Posted - 07/18/2007 : 11:52:32
quote:
Originally posted by planet of sound
so which albums are a must-have for the sound I prefer?
Honeycomb
Violet sings on 'Fort Wayne'. Not an album, but a song. Their future project and tours are going to be out of this world. I CAN'T RECOMMEND FORT WAYNE HIGHLY ENOUGH. BACK ME UP COASTLINE.
You need to listen to 'Don't Get Me Wrong' = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oolEWYrK_Oo |
| planet of sound |
Posted - 07/18/2007 : 11:27:46
quote:
Originally posted by coastline
There isn't a hell of a lot to talk about around here right now. We talked ourselves to death on "Bluefinger" already, and now the European tour is over. I think we're just excited to see that FB 93-03 has created a new fan, and we're more than happy to drag you into the Cult of Frank. Welcome to the forum, POS.
Well thanks, I'll try and keep active with my q's and requests. I have one right now actually: Does Violet Clark sing backing on any other albums besides Bluefinger? She has a good voice. |
| coastline |
Posted - 07/18/2007 : 11:22:38
There isn't a hell of a lot to talk about around here right now. We talked ourselves to death on "Bluefinger" already, and now the European tour is over. I think we're just excited to see that FB 93-03 has created a new fan, and we're more than happy to drag you into the Cult of Frank. Welcome to the forum, POS.
Please pardon me, for these my wrongs. |
| planet of sound |
Posted - 07/18/2007 : 11:05:15
"California Bound" is one of my favourites so I'll def get "Black Letter Days" first.
On another note, I can't believe how quickly people have responded to this! |
| PixieSteve |
Posted - 07/18/2007 : 11:00:27
Frank Black
1. Los Angeles
2. Ten Percenter
3. Czar
4. Old Black Dawning
Teenager of the Year
5. Abstract Plain
6. Calistan
7. Speedy Marie
8. Headache
9. Freedom Rock
Cult of Ray
10. Men in Black
11. You Ain't Me
12. I Don't Want to Hurt You
Frank Black & the Catholics
13. All My Ghosts
14. I Gotta Move
Pistolero
15. Bad Harmony
16. Western Star
Dog in the Sand
17. Robert Onion
18. Hermaphroditos
Devil's Workshop
19. Velvety
Black Letter Days
20. California Bound
Show Me You Tears
21. Massif Centrale
22. Manitoba
Bluefinger
23. Threshold Apprehension (hidden track)
"Idiot" is just her sig. |
| planet of sound |
Posted - 07/18/2007 : 10:59:33
quote:
Originally posted by coastline
You couldn't go wrong by buying every single album the man has ever released.
I guess not, and that'll probably happen eventually. |
| coastline |
Posted - 07/18/2007 : 10:56:23
You couldn't go wrong by buying every single album the man has ever released.
Please pardon me, for these my wrongs. |
| planet of sound |
Posted - 07/18/2007 : 10:54:35
Cool, thank you. I'll check 'em out asap. |
| mr.biscuitdoughhead |
Posted - 07/18/2007 : 10:49:35
Dog in the Sand, defenitely. Oh, and Black Letter Days.
"We do beleive it ends right here." |
