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| rockmusic84 |
Posted - 05/10/2004 : 19:03:27
What songs would it contain? I like "Teenager of the Year", and this post is in no way trying to bash the album. I'd just like to get some thoughts on this. The selections don't have to be in any particular order. But keep in mind you have to make this one (1) full length album (30-45 minutes). Feel free to mention reasons why you chose the songs and order you did, and also feel free to list alternates (songs that can go in the places of others). I personally feel this would've been better as a single album. Here's my version:
FRANK BLACK - TEENAGER OF THE YEAR (1994)
01. Whatever Happened to Pong? (1:33)
02. Thalassocracy (1:33)
03. Speedy Marie (3:34)
04. Headache (2:52)
05. Freedom Rock (4:17)
06. Two Reelers (3:02)
07. Fazer Eyes (3:36)
08. The Hostess With the Mostest (1:56)
09. Big Red (2:41)
10. Pure Denizen of the Citizen's Band (2:20)
11. Bad, Wicked World (1:57)
12. Pie in the Sky (2:14)
TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 31:40
Have fun! 
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| frank black conspiracy |
Posted - 12/24/2004 : 08:56:27
quote:
Originally posted by Newo
Yawn.
eh? |
| Newo |
Posted - 12/24/2004 : 08:48:05
Yawn.
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| Black_francis_ |
Posted - 12/24/2004 : 06:50:10
1) Whatever happened to pong?
2) Thalassocracy
3) Abstract Plain
4) Speedy Marie
5) Freedom Rock
6) Two Reelers
7) Fazer Eyes
8) Hostest with the Mostest
9) Superabound
10) Bad Wicked World
11) Pie in the Sky |
| Avid-Fan |
Posted - 12/24/2004 : 00:01:27
28-tracks [including the six Headache b-sides] all fit onto one CD. Works very nicely!!
(( I talk plain talk )) |
| Jason |
Posted - 12/23/2004 : 22:01:31
IF I COULD MAKE "TEENAGER..." ONE ALBUM, I wouldn't. |
| frank black conspiracy |
Posted - 12/23/2004 : 19:00:24
I have a cd from Elektra/4AD titled 'Frank Black: Selections From Teenager Of The Year'.
On the front in small print it reads:
"a blatant attempt to garner adult alternative airplay"
The inner sleeve reads:
"From his beginnings as an alternative music groundbreaker to his current status as larger-than-life purveyor of pop melody and wit, Frank Black has been one of the most original songwriters of the past ten years. These eleven songs, half of Teenager of the Year, demonstrate that he knows how to take risks and still make music for all ages"
The songs are:
Calistan
Abstract Plain
Big Red
Speedy Marie
Headache
Sir Rockaby
Superabound
Fiddle Riddle
I Could Stay Here Forever
The Vanishing Spies
Space Is Gonna Do Me Good
They nailed a few tracks I would want in, but left out some of my favourites too. |
| IceCream |
Posted - 05/12/2004 : 23:27:41
How is it 'one album'? The CD version is only a one-disc set, but the 12" vinyl version is a 2-record set.
"Pong", "Thallassocracy", "I want to Live on an Abstract Plain", "Calistan", "Sir Rockabye", "Freedom Rock", and "Two Reelers" all definitely have to be on there, imo.
Yeah, I don't know why - I just don't care for the Vanishing Spies that much. |
| George42 |
Posted - 05/12/2004 : 14:51:45
Calistan and Vanishing Spies are absolutely essential. Vanishing Spies gets no love around here.
I'm a humble guy with healthy desire |
| klikger |
Posted - 05/12/2004 : 07:00:52
How dare you not have Calistan on there! :) I'm not going to attempt this, either. Great album as it is. |
| Nono le petit lutin |
Posted - 05/12/2004 : 06:12:41
I agree with spunXtain, TOTY already is "one album".
It's my FB favorite one cos it's inventive, compact, melodic, GREAT !!!
So let's do it for fun :
1. Whatever happened to Pong ?
2. Thalassocracy
3. (I want to live on an) Abstract Plain
4. The Vanishing Spies
5. Speedy Marie
6. Headache
7. Sir Rockaby
8. Freedom Rock
9. Fiddle Riddle
10. Ole' Mulholland
11. Fazer Eyes
12. Superabound
13. Back Wicked World
14. Pie in the Sky
_________________________
Arnaud
They tried to give me advice / Down at the record shop / I said sit down boys / This may come as a shock / What's all I listen to / It's all freedom rock
... Calme et tranquille |
| Larry Norman Jr |
Posted - 05/12/2004 : 06:08:30
I've had this conversation every year since 1994. I find it interesting that there are so many variations of what people consider the best half of TOTY to be. I also find it interesting that most of the songs people choose are NOT in my top 12. Just goes to show the consistent quality of all Teenager tracks makes compiling a shorter version a bit of a lottery. Like Black Letter Days, a tough record to try and edit. Further proof that FB rarely if ever writes or records a dud song.. Rock On!
<< watch what you're doing or 6-60-6 gon' get you >> |
| Adnan_le_Terrible |
Posted - 05/12/2004 : 02:46:49
white noise maker has to be on the album.
I'm not able of cutting any songs, though. My experience of TOTY is so personal, that every second is important!
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| sultanbigpants |
Posted - 05/11/2004 : 21:41:32
I'm using the full 45.
1. Thalassocracy
2. Abstract Plain
3. Calistan
4. Speedy Marie
5. Headache
6. Sir Rockaby
7. Freedom Rock
8. Fiddle Riddle
9. Ole' Mulholland
10. Superabound
11. Big Red
12. Space...
13. White noise Maker
14. Pure Denizen
15. Pie in the Sky |
| spunXtain |
Posted - 05/11/2004 : 21:17:11
Teenager of the Year already is "one album"
Got coffee, got donuts, got wasted.. |
| Sam |
Posted - 05/11/2004 : 06:43:25
I shake my fist at you blasphemers, only kidding. Too tough for me to choose tho, if i tried i'd be here so long i'd have to be paid overtime. Sorry to stray off topic but have you guys heard the acoustic version of "pure denizen" the one where he says "wow this guy can really play ,just like jimmy page"?,it is so class i can barely describe it!!I found it on Soulseek with an acoustic version of pong and they are incredible, do these come from like a acoustic version of teenager or what? Any info would be appreciated. |
| The Holiday Son |
Posted - 05/11/2004 : 06:19:56
01. Whatever Happened to Pong? (1:33)
02. Thalassocracy (1:33)
03. Calistan (3.22)
04. Speedy Marie (3:34)
05. Freedom Rock (4:17)
06. Two Reelers (3:02)
07. Fiddle riddle (3.29)
08. Ole mullholland (4.41)
09. Superabound (3.10)
10. Big Red (2:41)
11. White noise maker (2.42)
12. Pie in the Sky (2:14)
~37'
Not that the other songs are bad but these are the ones! |
| two reelers |
Posted - 05/11/2004 : 01:05:29
wow ! now that is heavy stuff....
if it really must be, i would take the first half (the first lp of the double album). of course it's hard to let "pie in the sky" and "bad wicked world" go, and it's the same with "pure denizen"...
but my opinion about teenager always was, that there
a) is absolutely no filler on it (but i don't know any filler of FB)
b) all songs are high above average or "just good" (i could not say the same about pistolero or dw)
but especially every song from "pong" to "fiddle riddle" is absolutely incredible and ingenious and far beyound any measure. also, the order is perfect. "pong" and "thalassocracy" are basically one song, and the transition from headache --> sir rockabye --> freedom rock --> two reelers always makes my day.
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| Broken Face |
Posted - 05/10/2004 : 20:18:17
1 - whatever happened to pong?
2 - thallasocracy
3 - (i want to live on an) abstract plain
4 - calistan
5 - speedy marie
6 - freedom rock
7 - sir rockaby
8 - fiddle riddle
9 - two reelers
10 - ole mullholland
11 - superabound
12 - space is gonna do me good
13 - pie in the sky
running time : 38:29
-brian
 - "I joined the Cult of Frank / And they tried to cut off my nuts and make me put on a blue jumpsuit"
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