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CoolMint
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40 Posts |
 Posted - 11/06/2002 : 02:00:46
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[quote]Originally posted by Itchload
What are some songs you absolutely love but don't hear talked of often/hear played live/or that your fellow Frank Black friends don't seem to get too excited about?
Hmmmmmmm, good topic.
Don't really know/care which tunes are "cool" or not cool (singles?) (obvious godhead material even to the lamest of the lame?), but here it goes anyway
Two Reelers
Kicked In The Taco
Announcement
Parry The Wind
Solid Gold
So. Bay
Robert Onion
The GOP you ask me?
Trailer park Dickensian miscreants, retro-twisted denizens of evolutionīs back waters and cul-de-sacs.
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Perhaps
- FB Fan -
133 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2002 : 07:28:06
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I agree with Thomas - they are all underrated. Except for us of course.
That having been said. Throw SUPERABOUND in there. Not quite sci-fi, not quite carnival.
And too, SO HARD TO MAKE THINGS OUT. The movement of this song is amazing. From kick-your-ass to the mild and mellow "philosophy".
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Leighroy
- FB Fan -
Australia
14 Posts |
Posted - 11/10/2002 : 18:28:03
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| What about 85 weeks - that song is great! - If you learn it on acoustic guitar you sound like a gun! (Mainly because my friends/ people I jam with etc havent heard enough Frank Black!) |
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Loxosceles
- FB Fan -
USA
8 Posts |
Posted - 11/11/2002 : 07:16:43
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I love 85 weeks -- I think alot of fans didn't like that one when Pistolero first came out.
Two of my faves not mentioned previously:
White Noise Maker
Old Black Dawning |
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Mike Hunt
- FB Fan -
7 Posts |
Posted - 11/11/2002 : 10:45:23
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| I say track one from Oddballs ( I have a copy of a copy with no song titles, sorry). That song kicks arse. |
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frank_black_francis
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
895 Posts |
Posted - 11/11/2002 : 16:24:55
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| surf epic folks! both frank and eric drew at their jamming best.....underated....underappreciated....dang i'm glad he slapped some lyrics on that diddy though! |
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Solidgld
- FB Fan -
USA
104 Posts |
Posted - 11/12/2002 : 17:47:53
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Czar
Kicked in the Taco
You ani't Me
Western Star
Billy Radcliffe |
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MIRV
- FB Fan -
178 Posts |
Posted - 11/13/2002 : 00:14:56
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as stated...all songs are underrated because no one listens to frank. as for good songs that i know that aren't that popular:
-if it takes all night
-mosh, don't pass the guy
-85 weeks
-smoke up
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johndietzel
= Cult of Ray =
Burkina Faso (Upper Volta)
464 Posts |
Posted - 11/13/2002 : 00:45:34
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Western Star is right up there. I like Announcement.
"Make no mistake; Ricky Lake's eatin' mad steaks off your bad breaks."
Carlton Ridenhour |
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FranknWeezer
= Cult of Ray =
USA
356 Posts |
Posted - 11/13/2002 : 14:10:48
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The Hostess with the Mostest.
Wow.
-FranknWeezer |
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chipawayboy
- FB Fan -
USA
8 Posts |
Posted - 11/14/2002 : 17:56:00
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Originally posted by Bartholomew
One word:
Freedom Rock
Even better than the old infomercial.
Man that song would sound good live--so rockin'.
 Good news, Bart! I read this review today that said he played it live at the Northampton, MA show. Maybe you'll get to hear it on the reso of the tour.
My vote for most underrated song: Unsomnambulist. |
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chipawayboy
- FB Fan -
USA
8 Posts |
Posted - 11/14/2002 : 18:01:46
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Originally posted by chipawayboy
quote:
Originally posted by Bartholomew
One word:
Freedom Rock
Even better than the old infomercial.
Man that song would sound good live--so rockin'.
Good news, Bart! I read this review today that said he played it live at the Northampton, MA show. Maybe you'll get to hear it on the reso of the tour.
My vote for most underrated song: Unsomnambulist.
OOOPS "Unsomnambulist" is really called "85 Weeks" isn't it? Oh well, a rose by any other name . . . Here's a link to that review that said he is playing "Freedom Rock" on the current tour.
http://www.gazettenet.com/11142002/entertai/1838.htm
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Chip Away Boy
= Cult of Ray =
914 Posts |
Posted - 11/15/2002 : 00:07:22
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| hey kiddy, whats with the name.....GRRRRR |
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Chip Away Boy
= Cult of Ray =
914 Posts |
Posted - 11/15/2002 : 00:08:01
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| there's only room for 1 chip away boy in this town mister |
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chipawayboy
- FB Fan -
USA
8 Posts |
Posted - 11/15/2002 : 10:03:25
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quote:
Originally posted by Chip Away Boy
there's only room for 1 chip away boy in this town mister
 I did notice there was another Chip on the scene after I'd already joined. Hey, didn't Frank start out a song with "My name is Chip"? I am planning to change it since you got there first, but so far my laziness and procrastination has won over. I'm thinking about Chip Ahoy Boy, who doesn't just love Chip Ahoys? |
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Chip Away Boy
= Cult of Ray =
914 Posts |
Posted - 11/15/2002 : 15:26:45
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Hah...k
yeah that's freedom rock |
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chipahoyboy
- FB Fan -
112 Posts |
Posted - 11/15/2002 : 23:36:37
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Voila! Name changed outa respect to the one who got here first. You're welcome Chip Away! 
Some folks are saying that all Frank Black songs are underrated. While he is underappreciated by the mainstream, I still think this was a good topic for the board b/c he obviously has some generally accepted favorites by most of his fans that he often plays in concert. It was good to hear about some of the less popular tunes among the FB faithful that some people dig for one reason or another. "Western Star" is a great song that I don't hear much talk about. |
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St. Francis
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
548 Posts |
Posted - 11/17/2002 : 18:41:02
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| Frank has so much good stuff it's silly. Have to say the accoustic version of Abstract Plain is amazing. On a Pistolero tip, Western star is up there and I think "You're such a Wire" is two minutes of perfection. |
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chipahoyboy
- FB Fan -
112 Posts |
Posted - 11/18/2002 : 00:12:36
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| Oh, I agree about "You're Such a Wire" being two minutes of perfection! |
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JoshIAm
- FB Fan -
Australia
69 Posts |
Posted - 11/19/2002 : 02:09:24
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I agree with the comment that all FB 's songs are underappreciated. We should start a jahid against MTV. I mean - isnt that the real reason crazy zealots hate the West?
Any way - "So hard to make out" sums up His music, my life, and my fascination with His genius, and the present global climate. Oh yeah, and it kicks ass - did I mention that? Play it really loud in you car and impress all those pop chart condoning morons with how damn REAL this music is!!! YEAH!.........sorry 'bout that. |
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frankblackphx
= Cult of Ray =
USA
287 Posts |
Posted - 11/19/2002 : 09:26:56
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Your such a wire
Do you feel bad about it?
The Scene
Bartholomew
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bazza
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1439 Posts |
Posted - 11/19/2002 : 09:35:53
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village of the sun.
it takes two to lie marge - one to lie and one to listen. |
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whitenoisemaker
- FB Fan -
17 Posts |
Posted - 11/19/2002 : 14:12:28
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| Livin On Soul...nuff said... |
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St. Francis
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
548 Posts |
Posted - 11/22/2002 : 08:47:46
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Sufferin rocks too...in the car going very very fast
Lord-a-mercy! |
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Malax
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1340 Posts |
Posted - 11/22/2002 : 12:13:40
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| No one seems to have mentioned King And Queen Of Siam I put that on my best of MD (a 28 song best of hmmm)its one of the finest of FB&C. |
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St. Francis
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
548 Posts |
Posted - 11/22/2002 : 12:19:07
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KAQOS Good too.. there is so much...whats in your CD player? what mood are you in? Depending on these factors you can generate a lot of favourite songs
Lord-a-mercy! |
Edited by - St. Francis on 11/22/2002 16:56:44 |
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stymie
= Cult of Ray =
385 Posts |
Posted - 11/22/2002 : 20:45:09
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| Can I get a witness? Was never played live! I requested it at a show at bogarts in cincinnati oh on 4 6 96 I believe. I was asked how about village of the sun? I said great but never got that song! I ha dozens of live franks shows and have never heard a live version! |
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johndietzel
= Cult of Ray =
Burkina Faso (Upper Volta)
464 Posts |
Posted - 11/23/2002 : 00:42:24
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quote:
Originally posted by Malax
No one seems to have mentioned King And Queen Of Siam I put that on my best of MD (a 28 song best of hmmm)its one of the finest of FB&C.
I know my opinion amounts to cocky-doody, but damn, that song is terrible.
"I don't trust anything said by a news anchor who doesn't have a believable hairpiece."
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Malax
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1340 Posts |
Posted - 11/23/2002 : 17:52:37
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| One mans trash is another mans treasure and whatnot. King And Queen Rules I think as one example that six-sixty-six is the worst Frank Black track ever (im aware its a cover). |
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stymie
= Cult of Ray =
385 Posts |
Posted - 11/23/2002 : 19:55:22
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| I'm a pure denizen of the citizens band!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 |
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mrmojosurf
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2 Posts |
Posted - 11/26/2002 : 20:43:58
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i would have to say The cult of ray as a whole cd is underrated
i have been to about 5 frank black concerts and never heard him play 1 song from the cult of ray |
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Chip Away Boy
= Cult of Ray =
914 Posts |
Posted - 11/26/2002 : 22:12:29
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| he just played men in black at warsaw, was great |
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RustyPiss
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
24 Posts |
Posted - 11/27/2002 : 04:46:37
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Yeah I heard him play a few from cult of ray on the 'Dog In The Sand' tour. Need to hear 'Freedom Rock' live. 'Parry the wind' is amazing so is 'Shazeb Andleeb' and 'Brackish Boy' and loads of others. But the most under played song that you hear nothing about thats great... well how about 'Man of Steel' from 'Songs In The Key Of X'. Its the only good song on the album apart from Nick Cave of course!
My Name Is Chip... |
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Jack
- FB Fan -
USA
13 Posts |
Posted - 11/27/2002 : 14:04:21
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| I'll go with Rattle on this one. Humboldt County Massacre is one that surely should have been on one of the albums but wasn't. I was surprised that Pan American Highway and Constant Sorrow Man didn't make it onto the two new ones. I've played all those songs for friends who are not really fans of FB and they were impressed with them. |
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St. Francis
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
548 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2002 : 07:59:58
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I'm loving End of Miles this week...
Lord-a-mercy! |
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