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explosivo316
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 Posted - 01/06/2004 : 13:30:44
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| Seriously my favorite band of all time. Nobody recording today can touch their volume of work and so much of it is so fucking good! Just wondering how many of you feel the same. |
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anazgnos
= Cult of Ray =
USA
383 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2004 : 19:40:35
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yeah, but i've said as much elsewhere.
 "join the Cult of the Triforium / If we form a circle round it / in our white robes / God will surely play for us / the authentic Celestial Music / at last" |
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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
4496 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2004 : 19:58:40
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Neil Young is pretty volumptuous..heh...
I like GBV tho. I find them a little hit-or-miss, but more hits than not. |
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Crispy Water
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
819 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2004 : 00:09:22
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"Volumptuous," I like that one.
Yeah, I haven't listened to anything even close to all the Guided By Voices stuff, but some of it's great. Not sure I'll ever get into them like some people do, but definitely a good band.
Nothing is ever something. |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6213 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2004 : 06:46:59
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love? love? I simply adore them!
Old stuff, new stuff, everything is great
but I have to say their newest album isn't that good, Earthquake Glue Yuck! But there's so much of them, that it's not that important that they make a less good record sometimes
 "I joined the Culf of Frank/ And now I do not know what...to do" |
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STITCHES
= Cult of Ray =
USA
915 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2004 : 06:47:31
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like Dave said, they're very hit-or-miss. I think they're banking on sheer volume of work to ensure their legacy as opposed to just quality.
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Itchload
= Cult of Ray =
USA
891 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2004 : 16:38:56
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I have heard pretty much every GBV song, and they all kick ass in one way or another, though the last couple years have run the risk of "sameyness". (Loved UTAC though).
From 1993-1996 they were probably the best band in the world..that era reminds me of The Fall 1980-1983 run (where they were also probably teh best band in the world)...just in their own universe, lyrically, sound-wise, album cover wise..and of course through the massive amount of material released. |
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STITCHES
= Cult of Ray =
USA
915 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 06:41:49
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maybe some of you die-hard GBV fans can help me out. I had a former bandmate who loved them, and played them quite a bit while we were hanging out, and there was one song that particularly stuck out as being good. I think it was called "big boring wedding." What album is that from?
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ALL I NEED IS THE AIR THAT I BREATHE,
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explosivo316
- FB Fan -
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Posted - 01/08/2004 : 08:22:06
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| Big Boring Wedding is a great song off of what I truely consider my #1, take-it-as-my-only-record-to-a-desert-island, absolute favorite album of all time: Under the Bushes Under the Stars. And I am not exaggerrating. |
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STITCHES
= Cult of Ray =
USA
915 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 08:37:37
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ahh...thank you. You're a good man/woman, explosivo. That album will have to go on my must buy list
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ALL I NEED IS THE AIR THAT I BREATHE,
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 10:50:09
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| UTBUTS is the album that got me into GbV. Great, great record. I don't really find their stuff to be "hit and miss". I own most of Mr. Pollards releases, and with a few exceptions, I can listen to them all the way through and enjoy every minute of it. |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6213 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 11:00:29
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UTBUTS is a great record it got me into GBV as well, because it was a record my dad owned. (like he got me into the pixies as well)
"I joined the Culf of Frank/ And now I do not know what...to do" |
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 11:06:06
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| Hey, stitches, your sig is a qoute from a Redd Kross song, no? Or a song that Redd Kross covered? Phase Shifter is a great album. I love "Mrs. Lady Evans". |
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STITCHES
= Cult of Ray =
USA
915 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 11:32:29
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I just put that sig down as a joke.....dont read too much into it.
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 11:45:10
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That really doesn't answer my question.
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STITCHES
= Cult of Ray =
USA
915 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 11:46:55
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I dont think it's originally Redd Kross.....for someone reason I want to say it's originally Air Supply, but i could be wrong
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 11:49:17
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Okay boys I know what it is.
It's not Air Suppy and it ain't Red Kross.... |
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Owen
- FB Fan -
USA
165 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 11:53:55
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| Robert Pollard: Best indie athlete ever? |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 11:57:41
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Oh for cryin' out loud, this damn thing is so stuck in my head I can no longer function. A pox on you and the sig you rode in on!
I think I may know who this is too...dammit.
 Swedish Chef's "Dumpling of Wisdom": Øder tis moodle in der noggin tu smacken der ouchey und vinger-slingers ur to smacken-backen und fix de morkin, yøobetcha! |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 11:58:38
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Damn you guys are no fun to tease.
the band goes way back.
Want a hint? |
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TheCroutonFuton
- Mr. Setlists -
USA
1728 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 11:58:51
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it's Simply-Red
 "Join the Cult of Gunn / And Then You'll Be Destined to be a Rock and Roll Star of Epical Proportions!" |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 11:59:40
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nope.
least, not in my head it ain't.
Swedish Chef's "Dumpling of Wisdom": Øder tis moodle in der noggin tu smacken der ouchey und vinger-slingers ur to smacken-backen und fix de morkin, yøobetcha! |
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TheCroutonFuton
- Mr. Setlists -
USA
1728 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 12:00:23
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the hollies?
"Join the Cult of Gunn / And Then You'll Be Destined to be a Rock and Roll Star of Epical Proportions!" |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 12:02:13
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yup its the hollies, good job crouton, or didja cheat?
My next hint was going to be that the band also does a song that I always jokingly sing to my brother, teehee ;) |
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TheCroutonFuton
- Mr. Setlists -
USA
1728 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 12:03:13
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I just wasn't sure if it was simply red that covered them or vise versa...cooonfuuusing
"Join the Cult of Gunn / And Then You'll Be Destined to be a Rock and Roll Star of Epical Proportions!" |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 12:05:03
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Oh you so cheated!
I'll just leave ya with this and then stop polluting this thread,
The road is long
With many a winding turn
That leads us to who knows where
Who knows when
But I'm strong
Strong enough to carry him
He ain't heavy, he's my brother ;)
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TheCroutonFuton
- Mr. Setlists -
USA
1728 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2004 : 12:07:50
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yeah, I did....hahahaha
"Join the Cult of Gunn / And Then You'll Be Destined to be a Rock and Roll Star of Epical Proportions!" |
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2004 : 11:29:49
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| The Redd Kross version of that song is pretty tasty. I encourage you all to seek it out. Or suffer. |
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GypsyDeath
Zapped Profile
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Posted - 01/09/2004 : 11:46:18
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pURE BEAUTY AND GENIUS. MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE...
NOT AS GOOD AS SONIC YOUTH THOUGH HAHAAHAA
Keep On My Mean Side |
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STITCHES
= Cult of Ray =
USA
915 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2004 : 11:49:17
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nobody is as good as sonic youth.....
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'CAUSE I'M CRYING FOR YOU, DEAR
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anazgnos
= Cult of Ray =
USA
383 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2004 : 01:10:51
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quote:
Originally posted by Itchload
I have heard pretty much every GBV song, and they all kick ass in one way or another, though the last couple years have run the risk of "sameyness". (Loved UTAC though).
From 1993-1996 they were probably the best band in the world..that era reminds me of The Fall 1980-1983 run (where they were also probably teh best band in the world)...just in their own universe, lyrically, sound-wise, album cover wise..and of course through the massive amount of material released.
huh, Do the Collapse, Isolation Drills, UTAC, and Earthquake Glue all seem like pretty strikingly different albums to me...
The Fall analogy is really good though, I've never thought of that. |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6213 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2004 : 05:20:13
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UTAC is one of the strongest records of them I guess.
''Real GBV fans'' seem to hate their TVT records period,
they think Do the Collapse sucks and the artwork does too
but I think it's a nice little piece of music and the artwork rules
not sure about Isolation Drills, haven't heard it yet,
Eartquake Glue is good, but a let down to me, but let's not forget the excellent music
Herr Pollard makes for the Fading Captain Series! Kid Marine is great!
"I joined the Culf of Frank/ And now I do not know what...to do" |
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interloper
= Cult of Ray =
440 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2004 : 05:25:02
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Mag Earwhig is still what I consider to be the best record. Like em alot, even though being a citizen of the town their from, you get a little sick of hearing about them.
True cynics are nothing more than dissapointed idealists. |
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explosivo316
- FB Fan -
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Posted - 01/11/2004 : 16:51:35
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Originally posted by billgoodman
UTAC is one of the strongest records of them I guess.
''Real GBV fans'' seem to hate their TVT records period,
they think Do the Collapse sucks and the artwork does too
but I think it's a nice little piece of music and the artwork rules
not sure about Isolation Drills, haven't heard it yet,
Eartquake Glue is good, but a let down to me, but let's not forget the excellent music
Herr Pollard makes for the Fading Captain Series! Kid Marine is great!
Yes, the Fading Captian series has yielded some pretty damn good albums--the best being Speak Kindly of Your Volunteer Fire Department. Even Bob has often said that this should have been a GBV album. BUTT...Isolation Drills is really fucking good, especially if you didn't have a problem with Do the Collapse. Not that it sounds like that album, but it is more on the "polished" side of the spectrum. I highly recommend it!
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interloper
= Cult of Ray =
440 Posts |
Posted - 01/12/2004 : 06:24:19
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You have to admit an alarming similarity between most GBV tunes, and Spinal Tap's "Cups and Cakes"
True cynics are nothing more than dissapointed idealists. |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 01/12/2004 : 06:28:49
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Just found out they are playing here in Columbus, OH, at a tiny TINY venue - the same one FB&tCs played at last summer. Little Brother's on January 24th.
Swedish Chef's "Dumpling of Wisdom": Øder tis moodle in der noggin tu smacken der ouchey und vinger-slingers ur to smacken-backen und fix de morkin, yøobetcha! |
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