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| Marc With A C |
Posted - 06/05/2004 : 16:38:14
Ok, I've been trying to come up with a tracklist (still) for a mix CD to initiate a few nay-saying friends into the world of solo FB. I'm still having trouble narrowing it down. Instead of having people post their suggestions, I made this handy-dandy little poll where you can vote for your very favorite FB songs. After about two or so weeks, I'll take the top 20, reverse the order and call it something along the lines of "The Top 20 Reasons That Frank Black Rocks Your F'ing Face Off" or something equally clever. ANny help/votes would be greatly appreciated. Cast them here: http://drumz.best.vwh.net/mp/artists/frank/
Thanks. This could either be super-interesting... or just so-so.
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| 35 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| langdonboom |
Posted - 06/23/2004 : 08:31:54
The Snake is NOT a shitty song. Its a must-repeat for me almost every time through. It has that already-ending riff sound (you know, it like, instantly resolves) and the lyrics are some of his best recently, if you listen to the implications of the chinese astrology on his relationship to whomever he's talking about (wife). And I just laa-aughed when you begged and you pleaded!!
Sorry, but it is no where NEAR shitty.
Alienation confers freedom. Obscurity will keep you pure. Pray that you won’t be discovered young, so that you won’t be tempted to sell out early, or won’t be seduced by celebrity.
--THE PATH OF THE ARTIST |
| jmcgeady |
Posted - 06/22/2004 : 14:08:51
I detect bias towards the last album. Let's face it - "The Snake" is a shitty song, and deserves to be at the bottom. And "Coastline" at #8?? Please! It's fine, but basically a wisp of a song. Both "Horrible Day" and "When Will Happiness Find Me Again?" are vastly superior.
"Speedy Marie" "Superabound" and "Robert Onion" are better than "Los Angeles." And I love both "You're Such a Wire" and "Creature Crawling", both in the bottom ten. Get your heads out of your asses people! |
| langdonboom |
Posted - 06/15/2004 : 07:24:50
is this supposed to be a best-of list overall, or a best-of list in terms of the ROCKIN songs that will grab a neophyte by the balls and won't let go? Frank has more than one mood, y'know?
Alienation confers freedom. Obscurity will keep you pure. Pray that you won’t be discovered young, so that you won’t be tempted to sell out early, or won’t be seduced by celebrity.
--THE PATH OF THE ARTIST |
| langdonboom |
Posted - 06/14/2004 : 11:01:49
like no sugar in your turkish coffee and...
Alienation confers freedom. Obscurity will keep you pure. Pray that you won’t be discovered young, so that you won’t be tempted to sell out early, or won’t be seduced by celebrity.
--THE PATH OF THE ARTIST |
| Cult_Of_Frank |
Posted - 06/14/2004 : 09:38:06
You can't eat dirt 'cause it tastes so awful and...
 "When 5000 posts you reach / Look as good you will not, hmmm?" |
| langdonboom |
Posted - 06/14/2004 : 09:23:57
the SONG itself, Cult of Ray is one of Frank best, I think. It in the tradition of other greats like Freedom Rock, Robert Onion, and Massif Central as being just a sold balls-out rock song, but of course with FB's subtle genius coloring it throughout. The rest of COR is good and definitely brings me back to the summer of 96 when I was desperate for a follow up to TOTY, and spun COR fanatically. I still like and and I find that 'you ain't me' and other obscure tracks from it pop into my head more often than many of his other albums.
Alienation confers freedom. Obscurity will keep you pure. Pray that you won’t be discovered young, so that you won’t be tempted to sell out early, or won’t be seduced by celebrity.
--THE PATH OF THE ARTIST |
| dogjones |
Posted - 06/13/2004 : 09:50:10
110 65.88 Every Time I Go Around Here (34 votes)
ow...i know all of us here got a "wow, people dont dig that?" but damn. a bit too much cheese for some? its a nice 'going back home' tribute, or at least me and a few friends dig on it for that reason...love the song structure, too. |
| Nono le petit lutin |
Posted - 06/13/2004 : 05:59:45
Dont' worry, I'm not a girl and my personal brain processor is about to bug watching those strange standings !
But, last news, "Los Angeles" just took the 1st place, it was about time !
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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 |
| n/a |
Posted - 06/12/2004 : 11:17:18
CoR is a great album! This list is bizarre and is making my girl brain start to overheat. voting for everything...nearly ;)
If we know for sure that rock ’n’ roll is truly the devil’s music—at least he fucking jams! And if it’s a choice between good tunes and eternal damnation, or eternal heaven and New Kids on the Fucking Block... I’m gonna be surfing on the Lake of Fire, rocking out |
| Nono le petit lutin |
Posted - 06/11/2004 : 15:39:13
Dammit, I've just noticed that Massif Centrale is number 1 !
Well, I don't think it's realistic.
This song is not bad but Ice Cream is right, FB did much better.
How come that Freedom rock is only number 16, Abstract plain n°22, Parry the wind high, low n°62, Sir Rockaby n°66 ..... ?
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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 |
| Nono le petit lutin |
Posted - 06/11/2004 : 15:26:35
quote:
I didn't love it at the first listen (COR) but now its my favorite to listen to. It is the most complex I think. There is always something new to hear.
Yes Someone, I understand what you mean.
There are very inventive things on COR.
This LP is everything except boring and worthless.
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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 |
| billgoodman |
Posted - 06/11/2004 : 00:59:02
quote:
Originally posted by IceCream
I don't really like Massif Centrale...FB has many superior tracks.
amen
 "I joined the Cult of Frank/Nobody wanted to join my Culf" |
| IceCream |
Posted - 06/10/2004 : 21:56:32
I don't really like Massif Centrale...FB has many superior tracks. |
| VoVat |
Posted - 06/09/2004 : 18:21:55
I voted, but I really couldn't bring myself to give any song less than a 5. I don't grade on a bell curve, I suppose.
Cattle in Korea / They can really moo. |
| Someone |
Posted - 06/09/2004 : 17:56:50
I didn't love it at the first listen (COR) but now its my favorite to listen to. It is the most complex I think. There is always something new to hear. |
| Nono le petit lutin |
Posted - 06/09/2004 : 13:15:39
And I'm still not understanding why FB fans so much dislike COR ?
That's really a big mystery to me ... even the instrumentals are great (from my point of view).
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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 |
| Nono le petit lutin |
Posted - 06/09/2004 : 13:12:33
Nice idea, this vote.
Just did it.
With "Freedom rock" at the top cos, even if I really like everything FB does, I think TOTY rules !
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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 |
| Marc With A C |
Posted - 06/09/2004 : 12:12:57
I'm pretty surprised about the results thusfar as well. I figured that "Manitoba" would have made a much stronger showing. And, c'mon... what about FB&TC's??? Is that record chopped liver folks?
In the evening I want my coffee, in the morning I want my dope... www.marcwithac.com |
| pjcoble |
Posted - 06/09/2004 : 11:27:10
Just voted. San Antonio TX #1 just boggles my mind. |
| Cult_Of_Frank |
Posted - 06/09/2004 : 11:05:47
It is pretty good, but I would probably remove San Antonio and Blast Off...
Maybe replaced with So. Bay and End of Miles? It has gotten a lot better since more people started voting though.
"When 5000 posts you reach / Look as good you will not, hmmm?" |
| vilainde |
Posted - 06/09/2004 : 08:23:51
The top 20 is currently quite great actually. It'd make a hell of a CD, except that FB&TC, Pistolero and Cult of Ray aren't represented.
Denis
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| Cult_Of_Frank |
Posted - 06/09/2004 : 08:21:41
I'm not saying I don't like San Antonio, but as a top 10 or even top 20 song?! Much less number one!!! FB has many far superior tracks. It's not even my favourite on Devil's Workshop.
"When 5000 posts you reach / Look as good you will not, hmmm?" |
| Sam |
Posted - 06/09/2004 : 08:03:59
Cool poll, i rated all tunes, FB solo and SMYT i thought would have been higher. Tossed last, come on!! Tossed rocks.
Funny how people differ on fave songs, was expecting Los Angeles to be No.1 but no it was TX which i love as well but my number one would have to be FU MANCHU or is it EVERYTHING IS NEW, damn you Marc, a riot will surely ensue!! |
| Skatealex1 |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 22:40:18
quote:
Originally posted by vilainde
Yeah!
But keep in mind that it's only 1 bad song in a 200+ songs discography...
Denis
I love the song Youre Such A Wire!!!!
The Truth Is Out There |
| Jose Jones |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 22:29:57
adda lee at 80?
southbound bevy at 86?
it would be impossible for me to make a frank black mix cd without those two songs. crimony.
-dan |
| IceCream |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 22:18:38
quote:
Originally posted by Cult_Of_Frank
San Antonio does not belong in the top 10 FB songs of all time.
I do not comprehend. |
| bumblebeeboy2 |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 16:44:20
i can't get the poll to work, the ratings selectors are not appearing.  very surprised if it takes all night is now top, i really don't like that song.
I am my only god, ha ha ha ha ha ha |
| bumblebeeboy2 |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 16:40:22
quote:
Originally posted by Cult_Of_Frank
The Three Injustices:
Frank's first solo album deserves a better standing than third last.
San Antonio does not belong in the top 10 FB songs of all time.
I Could Stay Here Forever is not one of FB's weakest songs. I suspect that voter's confused it and Blast Off and would be much happier if they were to switch positions.
"When 5000 posts you reach / Look as good you will not, hmmm?"
i don't know. i think san antonio is fantastic, and one of the few FB songs my girlfriend actually likes...
I am my only god, ha ha ha ha ha ha |
| Cult_Of_Frank |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 08:11:11
The Three Injustices:
Frank's first solo album deserves a better standing than third last.
San Antonio does not belong in the top 10 FB songs of all time.
I Could Stay Here Forever is not one of FB's weakest songs. I suspect that voter's confused it and Blast Off and would be much happier if they were to switch positions.
"When 5000 posts you reach / Look as good you will not, hmmm?" |
| vilainde |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 03:23:25
Yeah!
But keep in mind that it's only 1 bad song in a 200+ songs discography...
Denis
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| whoreatthedoor |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 03:13:21
quote:
Originally posted by vilainde
You're Such A Wire is last just because it's the worst song ever written by Frank.
Denis
Really?
 "Join the Cult of the whore at the door / And You'll find no answers, but real fun" |
| vilainde |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 02:57:51
You're Such A Wire is last just because it's the worst song ever written by Frank.
Denis
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| Brackish Heart |
Posted - 06/08/2004 : 02:43:16
cant vote the site keeps screwing up, just looked at the standings...you're such a wire is last thats like one of my favourite songs!!! |
| whoreatthedoor |
Posted - 06/07/2004 : 23:41:35
Sorry. I tried to make my vote, but I can't remember all those songs to make a good rating. Could it be changed to a 20 song selection?
"Join the Cult of the whore at the door / And You'll find no answers, but real fun" |
| billgoodman |
Posted - 06/07/2004 : 14:22:13
Massif Centrale number one?
To me it's the highly OVER appreciated song of FB
making Steak 'n Sabre the must under appreciated song
"I joined the Cult of Frank/Nobody wanted to join my Culf" |
