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FrequencyOfGlow
- FB Fan -
USA
157 Posts |
 Posted - 08/04/2003 : 09:05:55
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Inspired by Ramona's challenge (our brains got a lot of exercise on that), I'm curious if it is as easy, much harder, etc to choose the 5 least favorites. I hope I do not inspire hatred and vitriol with this, but surely after 200 plus songs, there's gotta be about 5 that aren't quite up to snuff. You don't even have to hate them, just not like them as much.
I guess for me (and much like the 5 favorites, this list is fluid and subject to change at any second):
The Adventure and the Resolution
Do You Feel Bad About It?
Skeleton Man
Village of the Sun
You Never Heard About Me
I can now say, without hyperbole, that that was A MILLION TIMES HARDER!!!!!!
I like that lemur, I lick it. That's velvety! |
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2003 : 10:02:02
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Skeleton Man
Skeleton Man
Skeleton Man
Skeleton Man
Robert Onion |
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big_galoof
= Cult of Ray =
USA
310 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2003 : 10:14:00
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solid gold
can i get a witness?
true blue
fazer eyes
punk rock city
TBG |
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bazza
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1439 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2003 : 10:15:21
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this is very hard - coz FB doesnt write bad songs. however -
1. bartholemew
2. punk rock city
3. dance war
4. you never heard about me
5. humbolt CM (single version)
youre still my hero FB 
Is your work done? Are all pigs fed, watered and ready to fly?....
- David Brent |
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Omer
= Cult of Ray =
275 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2003 : 10:41:15
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Solid Gold
Punk Rock City
True Blue
Whiskey in Your Shoes
Stake'n'Sabre |
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Frog in the Sand
-+ Le premiere frog +-
France
2715 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2003 : 10:45:03
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1. Most of Pistolero songs
2. Half of FBAC songs
3. Some of COR songs |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7443 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2003 : 11:44:08
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Frank wrote one bad song IMO: You're Such A Wire
For the other 4, I'd say:
Smoke Up
Pure Denizen Of The Citizens Band
Tiny Heart
85 Weeks
Denis |
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frank_black_francis
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
895 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2003 : 12:13:38
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no mercy!!!!!!
a few of those tribute songs pretty much stink though if i do say so myself. |
Edited by - frank_black_francis on 08/04/2003 12:19:09 |
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Snowmaiden
- FB Fan -
Canada
34 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2003 : 13:32:02
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1) the twangy songs (grr)
2) six-sixty-six
3) black rider
4) llano del rio
5) i'll be blue |
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2003 : 15:21:39
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Interesting lists. I see a lot of my least favorite songs have already been named. Here are mine, FWIW:
-Six Sixty Six
-Changing of the Guards
-Dance War
-1826
-Punk Rock City
honorable mention: I Love Your Brain |
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ingersoll
- FB Fan -
USA
85 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2003 : 16:15:09
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i dont hate any of these songs; they're jus the ones i tend to skip over.
1. the last stand
2. skeleton man
3. the black rider
4. i switched you
5. hang onto your ego
Divine: "Kill everyone now! Condone first-degree murder! Advocate cannibalism! Eat shit! Flith is my politics, filth is my life! Take whatever you like!" |
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Stuart
- The Clopser -
China
2291 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2003 : 17:26:52
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5 Least Favorite....
1) I Will Run After You
2) Tiny Heart
3) Announcement
4) Just a Little
5) Hang Onto Your Ego
Obviously, this is completely down to taste but Robert Onion and Skeleton Man are cracking tunes.
War....... Its not fantastic |
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Itchload
= Cult of Ray =
USA
891 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2003 : 19:19:46
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Chroneos
- FB Fan -
USA
198 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2003 : 19:24:43
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quote:
Originally posted by Itchload
I've often used Skeleton Man as an intro song for FB for people...
The first two who picked Skeleton Man also didn't seem to like TAaTR or Robert Onion, so I dunno. ;-)
I generally play something off of FB&theCs and/or DitS as intros.
-Ben |
Edited by - Chroneos on 08/04/2003 19:27:12 |
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Chris Knight
= Cult of Ray =
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2003 : 19:27:32
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Brackish Boy - Seems like a throwaway compared to the other songs on "Frank Black". I've skipped over it many times.
You Ain't Me - annoying lyrics, generic chord progressions.
Do You Feel Bad About It - ditto (though to a lesser extent).
Those are really the only solo songs that I find "annoying". I suppose 666 and The Scene can pick up the slack. |
Edited by - Chris Knight on 08/04/2003 19:29:41 |
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Chroneos
- FB Fan -
USA
198 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2003 : 19:38:08
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Hmm...5 least favorite...hard in a different way from 5 most favorite...
Tossed <-- Though it's kinda like the difference between Velvety Instrumental and Velvety, one day I'd like to hear the version with lyrics...
Punk Rock City
I Don't Want to Hurt You (Every Single Time)
Six Sixty Six
Can I Get A Witness
...though none of these are *bad* imo, just not as good, Tossed is probably the best of the bunch...and like that other thread, this list is subject to change with ease.
-Ben |
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TRANSMARINE
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
2002 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2003 : 21:25:36
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OHHH my heart sinks! What a terrible decision...especially reading that so many people dont like one of my favorite Frank songs: SOLID GOLD 
But pick as I must, the five would be:
1) Everytime I Go Around Here (I know it's a fav, just don't care for it)
2) I'll Be Blue (eeeuuucckkkkk!)
3) Fields of Marigold (don't get it)
4) The Creature Crawling (silly...dumb actually)
5) The Scene (filler if I ever heard)
Good God in heaven that was difficult. This post took wAY too long!
Catchin' blue in his eyes that were brown
-bRIAN |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7443 Posts |
Posted - 08/05/2003 : 01:33:35
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I love Solid Gold, Brian. But I also put Fields Of Marigold in my top 5 list.
Denis |
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Stuart
- The Clopser -
China
2291 Posts |
Posted - 08/05/2003 : 03:22:25
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The Scene a filler??? Are you deaf?
War....... Its not fantastic |
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carsonwerner
= Cult of Ray =
USA
254 Posts |
Posted - 08/05/2003 : 06:37:36
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I'm not a huge fan of 'The Scene' either, and I wouldn't call it filler, but it surprises me how much people like it sometimes. Anyway...least favorites:
Fazer Eyes
Cult of Ray (The song)
I Switched You
Mosh, Don't Pass the Guy
His Kingly Cave - There's something about the new version I don't like |
Edited by - carsonwerner on 08/05/2003 06:43:56 |
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Ten Percenter
- FB Enquirer -
United Kingdom
1733 Posts |
Posted - 08/05/2003 : 06:43:15
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Dance War
Tossed
Mosh, don't pass the guy
Modern Age
Dance War again
No man is an island, unless he is in the bath |
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5155 Posts |
Posted - 08/05/2003 : 06:54:24
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bartholomew
end of miles (i really am the only FB fan i know who doesn't like this song - its a poor man's st. francis with worse production and bad lyrics)
the modern age
changing of the guard (i know its not a FB song per se)
announcement (once again, most fans love this song - the vocals irk me)
-brian |
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TRANSMARINE
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
2002 Posts |
Posted - 08/05/2003 : 07:34:13
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Dear Vilainde...this topic has me torn asunder! Thank you for loving Solid Gold ...however I feel terrible for disliking other people's favorites! I dont hate Fields Of Marigold...it's just boring to me. And Stuart...I sense some hostility from you too...I'm sorry about disliking The Scene (on the contrary, I find Devils Workshop a MUCH stronger album than Black Letter Days). This is a terrible topic! Not fun! Not fun!
Catchin' blue in his eyes that were brown
-bRIAN |
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Omer
= Cult of Ray =
275 Posts |
Posted - 08/05/2003 : 08:34:15
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Gods be damned, how can anyone dislike The Changing of the Guards and his Kingly Cave?
I mean, yeah OK, for each his own, but just listen to the lyrics "Gentlemen, he said I don't need your organization, I've shined your shoes,I moved your Mountains, but Eden is burning. Either brace yourself for elimination or else your hearts must have the courage for the Changing of the Guards?"
I mean, that's fucking poetry, man. And that brilliant guitar riff? And the fast chord changes?
Also 'His Kingly Cave' - a song about Death and Graceland, with guitar by Joey Santiego. How can you possibly object to that? |
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FrequencyOfGlow
- FB Fan -
USA
157 Posts |
Posted - 08/05/2003 : 11:44:16
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Sorry I started this topic. i was just curious, is all.
I like that lemur, I lick it. That's velvety! |
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Steak n Sabre
* Dog in the Sand *
Uzbekistan
1013 Posts |
Posted - 08/05/2003 : 12:36:16
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I can see my tastes run almost 180 degrees opposite of most of you...
Least Faves:
Headache, the bg vocals just rub me the wrong way. I like Doog's better actually.
I Don't Want To Hurt You, Too mushy
Space Is Gonna Do Me Good, kind of cheezy keyboards, not exactly a killer riff either.
Can I Get a Witness, trying to be Dylan a little too much for me.
Are You Headed My Way?, I enjoyed seeing this live, and it's great fun around the campfire, on disc it only works after a few drinks.
"You can hypnotize me later..." |
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
3988 Posts |
Posted - 08/05/2003 : 12:47:26
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| I like my topic better. This one breaks my little heart! |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7443 Posts |
Posted - 08/06/2003 : 01:43:18
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Steak, you're right about Space Is Gonna Do Me Good, I always hated the keyboards on this song. And I don't particularly like Are You Headed My Way either (the only bad song on DW IMO).
Denis |
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Don Eduardo
= Cult of Ray =
Australia
403 Posts |
Posted - 08/06/2003 : 18:37:47
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i dont want to hurt you
sleep
hermaphroditos
farewell bend
are u headed my way |
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therewererumours
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1240 Posts |
Posted - 08/06/2003 : 18:51:27
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I really like all the songs everybodies mentioned. The only song that pisses me off is Jesus was Right, Frank singing about skateboarding!!!? uhhhhh! The sentiment is nice though.
Bazza, I really like Punk Rock City?
"Go Johny, go, go" |
Edited by - therewererumours on 08/06/2003 18:53:58 |
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Valhalla
- FB Fan -
Germany
80 Posts |
Posted - 08/06/2003 : 22:18:17
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Personally I love everytrhing on "Frank Black and the Catholics"
and also many other songs you have classified as least favorites
("You are such a wire" is brilliant !).
As for me I do NOT like:
1. The Black Rider (2nd version)
2. 1826
3. Sleep
4. Velvety
5. 50% of Pixies music |
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glacial906
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1738 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2003 : 03:15:25
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My knowledge of Frank spans only a few albums. The others I don't have, so I don't know the songs.
1.) 1826. I like the lyrics, but the sound of the song is annoying as fuck.
2.) Southbound Bevy. Again, the lyrics aren't bad, but the vocals are too high-pitched from: "I used to think about the world..." on.
3.) Cold Heart of Stone. I don't know exactly why.
4.) Suffering. Too growly; Frank is not that aggressive a person.
5.) The Hostess With the Mostess. Seems like filler.
Of course, I don't hate these songs in the same way as I hate that guy who comes running out in his underwear and dancing in the Joe Boxer commercials; I could actually listen to any or all of these songs and enjoy them. But they don't seem up to par with their respective albums. I don't want to kill these songs as I do that annoying fucker in the commercials.
glacial |
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ingersoll
- FB Fan -
USA
85 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2003 : 03:55:46
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| "the hostess with the mostess" is most definately NOT filler. it's not even two minutes long and it sounds like three completely different songs. |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7443 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2003 : 04:20:15
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You're Such a Wire is ugly. I HATE it.
Right now, the song most often cited is Punk Rock City, and then come 1826, Can I Get A Witness, I Don't Want To Hurt You, 666, Skeleton Man, Black Rider and Dance War.
Denis |
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2003 : 11:50:51
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quote:
Originally posted by Omer
Gods be damned, how can anyone dislike The Changing of the Guards and his Kingly Cave?
I mean, yeah OK, for each his own, but just listen to the lyrics "Gentlemen, he said I don't need your organization, I've shined your shoes,I moved your Mountains, but Eden is burning. Either brace yourself for elimination or else your hearts must have the courage for the Changing of the Guards?"
I mean, that's fucking poetry, man.
Frank didn't write "Changing of the Guards," so I don't see how the brilliance of the lyrics is part of the issue. I just think it's a boring song that goes on far too long. |
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The Holiday Son
= Quote Accumulator =
France
2010 Posts |
Posted - 08/08/2003 : 00:54:27
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such a wire
666
do you feel bad about it?
tiny heart
I'll be blue or black letter day |
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