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coastline
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
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 Posted - 06/28/2006 : 11:30:11
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| I'm pretty much over "Don't Cry That Way." It's catchy, and it jumped out at me right away, but it's already fading. Like the pretty girl who ends up not having much to say about anything. But "Wanderlust" is emerging as a really fantastic song. "When the wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeels hit the road ..." It's songs like this that end up being my friends for years. |
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Jefrey
= Cult of Ray =
USA
918 Posts |
Posted - 06/29/2006 : 02:36:04
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Originally posted by vilainde
Hard to pick a favorite now. But I do know which one is my least fave, that award goes to My Terrible Ways. Awesome song on the Cafe du Nord boot, terribly played on the record.
I totally agree! Having been at the show, I really loved My Terrible Ways. It got stuck in my head for weeks. The album version underwhelmed me in comparison. It's too bad.
Right now, I'm really digging "Fast Man". Don't know why. I like to sing along to songs, and that one is fun to sing along to. |
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cassandra is
> Teenager of the Year <
France
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
4698 Posts |
Posted - 06/29/2006 : 06:09:01
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fast man
FAST_MAN RAIDER_MAN - June 19th |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 06/29/2006 : 09:43:23
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Originally posted by coastline
I'm pretty much over "Don't Cry That Way." It's catchy, and it jumped out at me right away, but it's already fading. Like the pretty girl who ends up not having much to say about anything. But "Wanderlust" is emerging as a really fantastic song. "When the wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeels hit the road ..." It's songs like this that end up being my friends for years.
Yeah, that one [Wanderlust] is a lot of fun and has the mark of an instant classic. Not an FB classic per se, but a traditional one. It is remniscent to me, for some reason, of Jet Black River. Feels like it could've been a Catholics song, very easily.
 "The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts." |
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 06/29/2006 : 09:57:25
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I haven't had time to listen to the discs all that much, but the short drive to work in the morning is usually an excuse for a sing along, so I'm in a happy rut at the moment just listening to my favourite few so far. "It's just not your moment" is in my head and I can't get it out. It can stay there for a little while.
In The Time Of My Ruin gets regular airplay. The intro reminds me of 'Handyman', only slightly but enough for me to like alot. |
Edited by - fbc on 06/29/2006 10:18:01 |
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kotvana
- FB Fan -
Israel
102 Posts |
Posted - 06/29/2006 : 14:57:46
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so many to choose from......
pardon my english! i rarely use that language
almost every song from cd2 i guess
recently i fell in love with Don't Cry That Way
it's easy to "pass" this song when hearing for the first times.. it's sounds just like another country-esque song, but
once you noticed how suspiciously sweet the melody is
you )i mean "i"( try to sing it and find out that it quite tricky
and the words - truley enigmatic - but in the fashion
frank know so well to do - without loosing the beauty of the phrases
and the magic of the musicality of every word!
first i thought it's about psychoanalitic dreams... ("analyzer dream", "up-stream" etc')
but then it seems like a memory of less orginized phase in his life
which combined misery and happines at the same time
some kind of nostlagy to times that were "bad in a good way"
that's why the music is quite cheerfull and sweet
although the song itself deals with death (of the trout that swim up the sream to lay her eggs and die there) and meaning of life
in general, i think frank is becoming more and more "morrissey"..
i mean, the irony and sadness and the world of lonley un-succesfull human beings - is much in focus
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Jefrey
= Cult of Ray =
USA
918 Posts |
Posted - 06/30/2006 : 00:28:40
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Now, tonight I go to play "My Terrible Ways" to my wife, who was at the Cafe Du Nord show with me, to show much it sucked compared to the live show, and it didn't suck to me any more.
I like it now. Huh. The album is most definitely a grower.
I still liked My Terrible Ways when it wasn't sung in the falsetto-esque manner, but it works for the arrangement. Maybe he can cover himself on a B-side with just his acoustic (Frank, do you read these things?). That would be great! |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7443 Posts |
Posted - 06/30/2006 : 00:36:53
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Wanderlust is my current fave too.
Denis
Your team sucks |
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my_name_is_chip
- FB Fan -
USA
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Posted - 06/30/2006 : 10:58:47
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Question - Does anyone know what songs Bobby Bare Jr backed on vocals? I was a little surprised how little the backup voices came through, even though Bare Jr's website plugged the album and Bobby's participation.
http://www.bobbybarejr.com/
My favorite songs so far:
Kiss my ring - lyrics
In my time of ruin - great beat, lyrics
Dog Sleep...
Like all FB albums, His music and sound creation are art that you need to savor over time to really appreciate. Kinda like a new pair of shoes, not always a perfect fit the first time out. |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 07/04/2006 : 14:40:03
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My Top Five would probably be:
Wanderlust
Dog Sleep
I'm Not Dead (I'm In Pittsburgh)
Golden Shore
Fare Thee Well
"Don't Cry That Way" is also a cool song. I particularly like the steel guitar parts.
"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares." |
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Jefrey
= Cult of Ray =
USA
918 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2006 : 01:42:45
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Kiss My Ring is starting to grow on me. I thought it was a throwaway from the Honeycomb sessions, but the lyrics are pretty funny.
Fare Thee Well - one of my favorites, but I prefer the Honeycomb bootleg version for some reason.
Golden Shore is great.
If Your Poison gets you...I played it for an impartial audience in the car as background music, and I could see them tapping their hands on their legs. Kind of funny, actually, since it's not in 4/4 for the verse, and not being musicians you can see them subliminally trying to figure out why they aren't on beat. |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
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Posted - 07/05/2006 : 05:17:52
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Poison, Barley Corn, Dogsleep, End of the Summer (hated it first), Fastman, Raiderman, Time of my ruin, Holland Town, Sad old World, Don't cry that way, Highway to Lowdown.
Still think that maybe a more catholic-vibe would have helped, and still think it should have been a killer single album.
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PowerSurge
- FB Fan -
USA
12 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2006 : 06:02:13
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Lately my fav is:
When The Paint Grows Darker Still
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1965
= Cult of Ray =
Australia
799 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2006 : 06:28:47
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Agree with above comment on KISS MY RING, I was dismissive of it on initial hearings, but has definitely grown.
I like virtually all of Bill G's picks, plus SE7EN DAYS & WHERE THE WIND IS GOING, I like a lot also.
(( I'm a Snake... cut in half 'cause I'm not the one you needed. )) |
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coastline
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3111 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2006 : 14:56:18
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Edited by - coastline on 07/06/2006 05:19:20 |
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/06/2006 : 03:40:19
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If Your Poison gets you...I played it for an impartial audience in the car as background music, and I could see them tapping their hands on their legs. Kind of funny, actually, since it's not in 4/4 for the verse, and not being musicians you can see them subliminally trying to figure out why they aren't on beat.
"Wanderlust" i'm digging just now. |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2006 : 09:01:44
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I actually haven't bought it yet (I might pick it up tomorrow, though), but I like Barleycorn for sure.
Join the Cult Of Pob! And don't forget to listen to the Pobcast! |
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ScottP
= Cult of Ray =
USA
618 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2006 : 11:38:32
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..Where The Wind Is Blowin.....I cannot get in that line..(get to my)...sufferin on time (huh)
When he's not too busy falling out of coconut trees, Keef wishes he could still write great songs like this. |
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Brank_Flack
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1017 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2006 : 23:42:40
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if your poison gets you
johnny barleycorn
fast man
you cant crucify yourself
raiderman
end of summer
dog sleep
in the time of my ruin
my terrible ways
fitzgerald
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chud
- FB Fan -
Andorra
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Posted - 07/16/2006 : 02:19:24
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It was strange! I was going through songs on the new album, picking a favorite . . i was listening to the song "do nt cry that way " . Then upon this topic, etc. . ..
I was playing tracks like milliseconds into the song . It sounds good from the start for me .
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chud
- FB Fan -
Andorra
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Posted - 07/16/2006 : 02:26:23
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Some songs have a certain resonation or something for me .
I think I could define it good when like his voice has a certain neutrality . hmmhm I dont know .
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 07/16/2006 : 05:06:33
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The way Frank sings 'Holland Town' coupled with the chord changes makes this one of my faves from the Nashville era.
The man's got the gift. Even if he wrote a 30 track record with 29 weak songs, the last one he'd pull out the arsenal would be the greatest song in the world. Tribute. I love him for being so much better than the rest.
Baby, Frank's art! |
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1965
= Cult of Ray =
Australia
799 Posts |
Posted - 07/16/2006 : 16:17:45
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Re: Don't Cry That Way - anyone familiar with Paul Kelly [Australian singer/songwriter] would detect a similar style in the songwriting style for this tune. A little different to the usual.
(( I'm a Snake... cut in half 'cause I'm not the one you needed. )) |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
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Posted - 07/17/2006 : 08:34:21
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Barleycorn, In My Time Of Ruin, My Terrible Ways, Elijah, Fastman, Poison....I've only given it one spin so far!
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beckett trance
- FB Fan -
USA
170 Posts |
Posted - 07/30/2006 : 14:43:22
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I've listened to it a zillion times already and for me, I think "Where The Wind Is Going" is the song I like the best. I guess that makes me an oddity around here.
The end of "Ruin" is excellent. The whole double-CD is great. Was worth the hype and waiting.
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ScottP
= Cult of Ray =
USA
618 Posts |
Posted - 07/30/2006 : 17:23:01
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"Where The Wind" in THE standout track. Nothing wrong with liking the best song on the record.
"Holland Town" damn near made me cry the last time I listened to it- trying to sing along and blubbering isn't too cool.
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kfs
= Cult of Ray =
USA
889 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2006 : 06:57:42
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I love "Where the Wind is Going." I got hooked by that little he-ey part about 2:15 into the song. Those little things like that are what gets me every time. It's kind of like when he's really into the moment and then the listener feels it too.
I caught Fitzy and his sax sneaking up on me yesterday. |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7443 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2006 : 07:26:33
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Uh... isn't it a harmonica?
Denis
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FranknWeezer
= Cult of Ray =
USA
356 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2006 : 08:05:18
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I've loved Wanderlust since day one. When I hear that piano, I can picture an old dude with a derby-style hat in an dusty saloon bouncing his hands all over the keys. For me, that song is up there with the likes of St. Francis, End of Miles and San Antonio, TX.
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Frog in the Sand
-+ Le premiere frog +-
France
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Posted - 07/31/2006 : 08:12:42
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Mmmm... let's go.
- 5 frogs out of 5 (excellent):
If Your Poison Gets You
Raider Man
End of the Summer
In The Time of My Ruin
Elijah
- 4 frogs (very good):
Fast Man
Dirty Old Town
Seven Days
Dog Sleep
Kiss My Ring
It's Just Not Your Moment
Holland Town
Don't Cry That Way
- 3 frogs (good):
Johnny Barleycorn
Wanderlust
I'm Not Dead (I'm in Pittsburgh)
Down To You
Where the Wind Is Going
- 2 frogs (average):
You Can't Crucify Yourself
When the Paint Grows Darker Still
Golden Shore
Fitzgerald
The Real El Rey
Sad Old World
Fare Thee Well
- 1 frog (awful):
Highway to Lowdown
My Terrible Ways
Needless to say, whoever criticizes this ranking is totally wrong.
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 blackolero le only Frank Black / Pixies site 100% in français |
Edited by - Frog in the Sand on 07/31/2006 08:15:05 |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7443 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2006 : 08:17:20
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I'd say
1. If Your Poison Gets You ***
2. Johnny Barleycorn ***
3. Fast Man *
4. You Can't Crucify Yourself **
5. Dirty Old Town ****
6. Wanderlust *****
7. Seven Days *
8. Raider Man ****
9. The End Of The Summer *
10. Dog Sleep *****
11. When The Paint Grows Darker Still ***
12. I'm Not Dead (I'm In Pittsburgh) ****
13. Golden Shore ***
14. In The Time Of My Ruin *****
15. Down To You ***
16. Highway To Lowdown **
17. Kiss My Ring ***
18. My Terrible Ways *
19. Fitzgerald ****
20. Elijah ****
21. It's Just Not Your Moment *****
22. The Real El Rey *****
23. Where The Wind Is Going **
24. Holland Town *
25. Sad Old World ****
26. Don't Cry That Way **
27. Fare Thee Well ***
Denis
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Skatealex1
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 07/31/2006 : 10:47:42
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my terrible ways is so underskated
The Truth Is Out There |
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2006 : 12:38:37
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I have totally come around on My Terrible Ways. I always enjoyed the music, but I found the singing harder to swallow. I still think he's reaching (and not getting to) a few notes, particularly "and wait for the day", but I really love this song. It's sad and beautiful and is always stuck in my head. The fact that I like so much now despite thinking it was nearly unlistenable at first just makes it more amazing.
he's back jack smoking crack find him if you want to get found
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ScottP
= Cult of Ray =
USA
618 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2006 : 14:07:02
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| Considering how often people's favorite songs on this record change, would it be worthwhile to sticky this topic? |
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Favorite songs on "Fast Man Raider Man"
