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Sir Rockabye
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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 Posted - 01/27/2004 : 15:27:12
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I've been looking to get a new album, and have heard good things about both the Fall and Guided by Voices. I was thinking about getting either GBV's "Bee Thousand", or The Fall's "This Nation's Saving Grace." Am I making a mistake with either album? If so, what should I be getting? Any advice is appreciated.
"You start a conversation you can't even finish it.
You're talkin' a lot, but you're not sayin' anything."
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts |
Posted - 01/27/2004 : 15:29:02
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I don't know about GVB, but that Fall album has been a fave of mine for almost half my life. I'm 37.
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ObfuscateByWill
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1887 Posts |
Posted - 01/27/2004 : 16:01:07
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I think 'Mag Earwig!' might be a better one to start out with. (GBV)
'This Nation's Saving Grace' or 'Hex Enduction Hour' are great Fall albums to start with.
*Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read. |
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GypsyDeath
Zapped Profile
3575 Posts |
Posted - 01/27/2004 : 16:07:24
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I dont think you can go far wrong with any GBV album...except the new one.
Boys go to Jupiter,Become more stupider,
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TarTar
* Dog in the Sand *
1965 Posts |
Posted - 01/27/2004 : 23:24:48
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I like what I've heard of the new GBV record, kinda proggy in spots, but still poppy. I think Bee Thousand is the best starting point with GBV, even if it is a bit lo-fi.
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6214 Posts |
Posted - 01/27/2004 : 23:59:51
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Don't start with Under the Bushes, Under the Stars
I did that and I took my a long time to appreciate GBV
and get their other records, I presume Bee Thousand or Alien Lanes is a good start.
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surferben
- FB Fan -
USA
54 Posts |
Posted - 01/28/2004 : 01:41:05
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i would have to say bee thousand or alien lanes. they are both great.
i don't know a thing about the fall except i keep hearing about them. i am gonna chaeck them out right now actually, cause i have been thinking about it for a while now.
and now i'm living in the cold but i'm looking for the sign |
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Sir Rockabye
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1158 Posts |
Posted - 01/28/2004 : 10:40:33
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When I went to the local record stores, there wasn't much of a selection. All they seemed to have of GBV was "Human Amusement at Hourly Rates: The Best of Guided by Voices". Would it be a mistake to start them off with a best of? If not, I'll probably order Bee Thousand tonight off of Amazon, if I can find a decent used one.
"You start a conversation you can't even finish it.
You're talkin' a lot, but you're not sayin' anything."
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6214 Posts |
Posted - 01/28/2004 : 13:01:57
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I'm not familiar with old GBV, but I own everything since Alien Lanes (funny isn't it, I'm a huge GBV/Bob Pollard-fan but I don't have their classic Bee Thousand yet, I know it's good, I heard songs at the concerts and all, but I still don't want to own it, it's like too beautiful) and the songs on the best of are a pretty good selection
"I joined the Cult of Frank/Nobody wanted to join my Culf" |
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JamesM
= Cult of Ray =
308 Posts |
Posted - 01/28/2004 : 13:20:41
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The Fall. I don't like GBV.
-Jimmy M. |
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Crispy Water
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
819 Posts |
Posted - 01/28/2004 : 14:15:39
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They're both good, but my vote goes to The Fall.
Nothing is ever something. |
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interloper
= Cult of Ray =
440 Posts |
Posted - 01/28/2004 : 15:19:57
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Cups and cakes, Cups and cakes...oh what good treats mommy makes.
Hand held shower nozzles are the demon enemy of the patriarch and should be destroyed. |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 01/28/2004 : 16:33:56
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I have some GBV MP3s, and I'm not particularly impressed by them. They're okay, but not great. I believe they're from Alien Lanes, but I could be wrong about that. I do like the song "Teenage FBI," but I don't know what album that's on.
Anyway, I guess I'm wondering whether GBV is worth checking out further.
-Nathan
And how does lemur's skin reflect the sea?
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6214 Posts |
Posted - 01/29/2004 : 03:35:04
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Teenage FBI is on Do The Collapse
a very Hi-fi GBV record
there is also a demo version or original version of Teenage FBI
that's the one without the synths. It's on the box version of their Best of
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