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misterwoe
= Cult of Ray =
Greece
675 Posts |
 Posted - 07/19/2005 : 10:20:58
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What do you guys think of Jean's vocals? I think they sound kind of bad until Frank sings with her. It's cool she's on the album though. It's a cool song too. All the songs are cool!
Pablo Picasso never got called an asshole. |
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1965
= Cult of Ray =
Australia
799 Posts |
Posted - 07/20/2005 : 01:47:16
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I don't have a problem with her singing.
** I'll Be Blue, True Blue, Jaina Blue ** |
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HeywoodJablome
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1485 Posts |
Posted - 07/20/2005 : 09:23:11
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| I don't think he got her for the song because he thought she sounded like Leann Rimes. But I don't think she sounds so bad. It's commendable that the both of them were mature enough to do this in light of their situation. |
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 07/20/2005 : 09:44:56
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i love the country vibe she brings to the song
top song
top vocals
killer lyrics
and a smile all the way throughout
could be sad in a way but only makes me happy
ba da da daa da...i'm lovin it! |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6194 Posts |
Posted - 07/20/2005 : 12:06:34
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She sounds good, but I do think they should have redone the
''funny how an evening turns into years''-line
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God save the Noisies |
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TRANSMARINE
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
2002 Posts |
Posted - 07/20/2005 : 12:31:22
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The song reminds me of something off the A MIGHTY WIND soundtrack. Don't get me wrong! I love it! But it is crazily corny. I like Jean's vocals...they're cute. (did I just say that?)
I was alone...in my BIG BED
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 07/20/2005 : 14:40:08
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I appreciate her vocals the way I appreciate Exene Cervenka's. And that's a compliment.
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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martha_promise
= Cult of Ray =
USA
398 Posts |
Posted - 07/20/2005 : 15:14:36
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I think her vocals are perfectly suited for the mood of the song. In fact the "funny how an evening turns into years" is one of my favorite parts.
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kelladwella
= Cult of Ray =
Germany
729 Posts |
Posted - 07/20/2005 : 16:08:05
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Originally posted by billgoodman
She sounds good, but I do think they should have redone the
''funny how an evening turns into years''-line
Definitely!
During the first few listens that part was almost unbearable for me. Now I´m getting used to it, I guess.
Great song, nevertheless. |
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Superabounder
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1041 Posts |
Posted - 07/20/2005 : 16:47:49
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Her vocals don't sound like a professional singer, but I think she makes up for it with authenticity and feeling, and the result is just fine-especially good on the harmony parts, though less so on her solo parts. Very refreshing to see two people being adults about a divorce. I love the lyrics.
All of the true things I am about to tell you are shameless lies |
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Jason
* Dog in the Sand *
1446 Posts |
Posted - 07/20/2005 : 21:04:23
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If I didn't know anything about the background of and inspiration for the song, I probably wouldn't care too much for her vocals.
Knowing what the song is about though and knowing who she is changes all of that and I think it's a great touch. It's very George Jones-Tammy Wynette (who recorded duets together after their divorce). It doesn't really matter that she's not a polished singer.
The REAL question is how the heck did that (thankfully short-lived) Courtney Love rumor ever even start? The singing in "Strange Goodbye" doesn't sound like Courtney Love at all. |
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2005 : 01:09:06
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I don't like the vocals, I end up skipping the song more often than not.
Sorry.
and you're questioning the sciences
and questioning religion
you're looking like an idiot
and you no longer care.
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Mac E. Doobage
= Cult of Ray =
503 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2005 : 04:36:35
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It's very Maureen Tucker (Velvet Underground)
listen to: After Hours" and "I'm Sticking with You" |
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2005 : 04:40:44
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quote:
Originally posted by Jason
If I didn't know anything about the background of and inspiration for the song, I probably wouldn't care too much for her vocals.
Knowing what the song is about though and knowing who she is changes all of that and I think it's a great touch. It doesn't really matter that she's not a polished singer.
Couldn't have said it better myself.
Without their history, i doubt she would have been first choice to sing it.
Without their history, there would be no Strange Goodbye. |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2005 : 09:25:58
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It's all very strange.
Goodbye! :) |
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frank_black_francis
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
895 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2005 : 16:32:44
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Originally posted by fbc
quote:
Originally posted by Jason
If I didn't know anything about the background of and inspiration for the song, I probably wouldn't care too much for her vocals.
Knowing what the song is about though and knowing who she is changes all of that and I think it's a great touch. It doesn't really matter that she's not a polished singer.
Couldn't have said it better myself.
Without their history, i doubt she would have been first choice to sing it.
Without their history, there would be no Strange Goodbye.
here, here.
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danjersey
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
2792 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2005 : 19:15:37
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| i think she sings real nice. the song over all when you consider the circumstance is one of if not the greatest duets of all time, there is not a kernal of corn in it and like the rest of the record it is straight up, no chaser. |
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HeywoodJablome
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1485 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2005 : 08:11:03
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| And for those who don't like it, at least it's one of the shortest songs on the record! I think it was David Byrne however who said,"The better the singers voice, the less you believe what they're saying." |
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misterwoe
= Cult of Ray =
Greece
675 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2005 : 10:49:46
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First of all, David Byrne is the man. Secondly, after several listens I find Jean Black's voice stuck in my head. "I used to live in a big black cloud..." And you know what? I kind of like it.
Pablo Picasso never got called an asshole. |
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HeywoodJablome
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1485 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2005 : 14:52:50
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David Byrne is the man.
My sentiments exactly. |
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Suicide_Samurai
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
431 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2005 : 15:01:02
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| I wasn't expecting her guest vocals when I first heard this song and for a brief moment I thought Frank had been sucking on balloons. |
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jtanner
- FB Fan -
89 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2005 : 15:05:32
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Originally posted by Suicide_Samurai
I wasn't expecting her guest vocals when I first heard this song and for a brief moment I thought Frank had been sucking on balloons.
Funny stuff! |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2005 : 16:33:44
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I don't really care for them. I think she's trying to go for a country thing, but not succeeding all that well. Maybe they'll grow on me, though.
I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied. |
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evilive1213
- FB Fan -
USA
21 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2005 : 21:58:09
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| While not polished, I found her vocals extremely enjoyable. What the song stands for in my mind is much more important. It sounds like such a heartfelt song. |
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
2873 Posts |
Posted - 07/23/2005 : 04:56:41
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I quite like them. Frank vocals fit perfectly with female ones.
He should re-record some Catholics tracks with a female singer (please, don't kill me). With a professional one, of course.
El amor es la distancia más larga entre un punto y otro |
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misterwoe
= Cult of Ray =
Greece
675 Posts |
Posted - 07/23/2005 : 16:28:46
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Any ideas for singers?
Pablo Picasso never got called an asshole. |
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Zsolt G.
- FB Fan -
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Posted - 07/23/2005 : 16:31:34
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| Courtney Love |
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danjersey
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
2792 Posts |
Posted - 07/23/2005 : 23:04:18
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sing for joy.
"now you understand the oriental passion for tea" |
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HeywoodJablome
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1485 Posts |
Posted - 07/24/2005 : 00:18:10
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Originally posted by Zsolt G.
Courtney Love
I wonder if Jean's laughing her ass off about that rumor. |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 07/24/2005 : 09:24:12
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| Courtney should do a duet with FB on a song called 'Strange Rumour'!! :D |
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
2873 Posts |
Posted - 07/25/2005 : 23:45:24
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Originally posted by misterwoe
Any ideas for singers?
Lisa Hannigan?
El amor es la distancia más larga entre un punto y otro |
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jimmy
= Cult of Ray =
USA
876 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2005 : 08:10:03
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| I really like her voice and I think she sings pretty good for someone who isn't a singer or musician. |
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The Calistanian
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1342 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2005 : 08:33:16
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I was impressed that she was singing the harmony part on the chorus. She knows what she's doing.
However, I agree with the others in that I enjoy her part on the album just for her history with Frank...definitely not for her voice quality.
1. I am a fsh with no i's.
2. You must be wearing Zubaz, 'cause you're daring to be different.
3. I am a man with 3 fingers...but that doesn't count my index finger nor my thumb. |
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Foucaults Dog
- FB Fan -
Ireland
124 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2005 : 02:40:46
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Originally posted by jimmy
I really like her voice and I think she sings pretty good for someone who isn't a singer or musician.
Surely Now she IS a singer and a musician 
Great Duet...Classic Country Cliche...I Love it  |
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dave
- FB Fan -
USA
47 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2005 : 07:13:23
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| She sounds like Kim Deal to me, I like it. |
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Aurora-borealis
- FB Fan -
Denmark
131 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2005 : 16:12:38
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Originally posted by billgoodman
She sounds good, but I do think they should have redone the
''funny how an evening turns into years''-line
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God save the Noisies
Yeah, me too. She's so far from hitting the right note that it more or less ruins the song for me. |
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Jean Black's Vocals
