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coastline
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
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 Posted - 12/29/2006 : 15:03:57
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You must REALLY be digging She's My Way.
 Is that a real poncho or is that a Sears poncho? |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 12/29/2006 : 16:47:41
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| Got it! Don't Get Me Wrong is awesome and the accordian on Nadine and Manitoba. So much great stuff. |
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mantaraysallright
- FB Fan -
USA
110 Posts |
Posted - 12/29/2006 : 19:26:29
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| Still nothing...mail order ftl |
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kfs
= Cult of Ray =
USA
889 Posts |
Posted - 12/29/2006 : 22:30:28
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I got mine today!
I love the packaging.
She's My Way is gooood. It clicked on about the third listen. Now I can't get it out of my head.
I'm liking Demon Girl too.
Thanks Frank!!
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donothing
- FB Fan -
USA
11 Posts |
Posted - 12/30/2006 : 00:17:19
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| i want mine. |
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wolperdevelop
- FB Fan -
USA
8 Posts |
Posted - 12/30/2006 : 01:04:29
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In the podcast, Frank Black alluded to the fact that some of the newer songs on Christmass may be the ones he wrote for the Pixies reunion album, the ones Kim passes on, back in August (there was an interview with Frank about it at the time). Is that the case? Which tracks?
As for the griping about Fastman/Radar Man, I'm a 34 year old guy who started listening with DOOLITTLE in high school, and have bought every Frank Black record since - retail. Even the iTunes stuff, with the initial release of Oddball, the EPs, everything. I've seen him solo in small clubs, etc. I'm down with the country-rock tinges. But I gotta say, Fastman STILL hasn't clicked for me. It seems very sterile and slow, the lyrics seem awkward. Of the Catholics period, my favorite tracks are ones like Hermaphroditos, where his quirkiness is worked through a Byrds, Graham Parsons idiom.
Also, in my humble opinion, I've been able to recognize Joey Santiago's playing on every Frank solo track before I look at the liner notes. He's the Don Rich to Frank's Buck Owens. Even if he doesn't want to tour, I'd enlist him on the recording sessions. I know Frank likes working with pros, and has been very complimentary about Lyle Workman and others, but to me, Fastman is the ultimate example of how too much musicianship can kill rock and roll. I remember Richie Ramone arguing with Johnny Ramone because Richie wrote a song with a minor chord, and the Ramones only used straight power chords - root and fifths. To me, Frank had WAAAAAY more "soul" on songs like "New House of the Pope", with emotional but obscure lyrics, pathos in his voice and a band that sounded like a cabaret/bar band than anything on Fastman.
Anyway, I've been a serious passenger along for almost the whole ride, and have few complaints, but I don't think Fastman was the record to put out to capitalize on the Pixie reunion, and I also don't think that the sales are the fault of the audience, but of the record. Something akin to Cult of Ray (with a better cover, or even a repackaging of his harder songs from his Catholics output probably would've given him a huge solo platform. |
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 12/30/2006 : 03:08:24
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Originally posted by bumblebeeboy2
'Black Francis' wrote...
She's My Way
Demon Girl
Radio Lizards
Don't Get Me Wrong
The Water
So I guess that's all the new songs apart from Do What You Want and Dead Man's Curve
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remig
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1734 Posts |
Posted - 12/30/2006 : 03:39:33
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I've got it at last. I'm happy.
Thank you Frank |
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 12/30/2006 : 07:13:03
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Mine came yesterday. I haven't had time to listen to the CD, but I watched the DVD and it's fantastic! The packaging is great, and the liner notes tell who played what on each track, like Dog In the Sand, which I always appreciate.
ˇViva los Católicos! http://www.myspace.com/shadoplay |
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jackruby
- FB Fan -
USA
71 Posts |
Posted - 12/30/2006 : 08:51:20
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When will happiness find me again?
"Change me Mommy...I pooped my soul." |
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Apesy
= Cult of Ray =
USA
411 Posts |
Posted - 12/30/2006 : 13:00:13
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I don't understand how people located 3000 more miles away from England than I am got their copies days ago, and I'm now evidentally going to be Christmass-less until at least January 2nd.
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edbanky
= Cult of Ray =
Burkina Faso (Upper Volta)
388 Posts |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 12/30/2006 : 13:26:28
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i don't understand how Utah and Corona are getting their cd's and Los Angeles is not. are they driving by horse and buggy from the East Coast?
at least that's what your mom said |
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
5305 Posts |
Posted - 12/30/2006 : 14:15:08
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| I just found out the post office is closed on Tues due to Pres. Ford's Funeral. It's also obviously closed Monday due to New Years... so it's going to be a few more days for those in the US that haven't gotten their cds already. |
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Crispy Water
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
819 Posts |
Posted - 12/30/2006 : 14:37:43
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Just out of curiosity, has anyone in Canada received it yet?
Nothing is ever something. |
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1965
= Cult of Ray =
Australia
799 Posts |
Posted - 12/30/2006 : 15:01:59
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To all those who haven't received XMASS yet and won't get it until next tuesday or wednesday, I feel your pain, I don't have the CD/DVD yet either. I foolishly downloaded mp3 versions, which sound absolutely dreadful.. the sound is distorted and they skip the whole way thru, spoiling the experience big time.
Anyway, I wish a Happy NY to all!
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TRANSMARINE
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
2002 Posts |
Posted - 12/30/2006 : 15:35:31
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Originally posted by floop
i don't understand how Utah and Corona are getting their cd's and Los Angeles is not. are they driving by horse and buggy from the East Coast?
at least that's what your mom said
Chino, floop. CHINO!
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His name is Dalton. He's got a degree in philosophy.
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mccrackus
- FB Fan -
USA
17 Posts |
Posted - 12/30/2006 : 17:27:04
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Anyone else here think Demon Girl sounds like it could be Tenacious D song? Something about the lyrics, (tales of rock and roll vs. the underworld) acoustic guitars, I don't know, I can just hear Jack and Kyle singing it.
Craig
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Erebus
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1834 Posts |
Posted - 12/30/2006 : 18:17:34
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Got it in Reno today. Only watched the DVD so far, 'cause I was at that show. Just had to go back there first. Good to see some of that again.
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Jason
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 12/30/2006 : 20:56:12
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| A little package from the UK with a CD and DVD in a nice purple slipcase arrived in Lewisville, TX today. Solo acoustic "Bullet" is blaring out as I type. |
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Jason
* Dog in the Sand *
1446 Posts |
Posted - 12/30/2006 : 21:02:56
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| It's REALLY NICE to have Frank's solo acoustic arrangement of "Wave of Mutilation" on an official CD. |
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Jason
* Dog in the Sand *
1446 Posts |
Posted - 12/30/2006 : 21:38:45
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"Demon Girl" is so 60's. And British-y (that pronunciation of "garage"). To me, at least. It sounds like something that would fit in nice with a lot of great old forgotten 60s singles. Put it on the mix CD between "Baby I've Got News for You" by Miller and "Another Game" by Grapefruit.
Listening to these great solo acoustic concert recordings, I hope Frank makes a "one guy and a guitar" record of all new material some day. Like that Johnny Cash record. Maybe in 20 years when he's 60 he'll do it. |
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Useyourname
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185 Posts |
Posted - 12/30/2006 : 22:05:58
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I got mine two days after Christmas. It is page 244.
Jimmy |
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mantaraysallright
- FB Fan -
USA
110 Posts |
Posted - 12/30/2006 : 23:41:26
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| Finally got it! So far it sounds great :) |
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
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Erebus
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1834 Posts |
Posted - 12/31/2006 : 17:38:05
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Upon audition, as in inaugural audition, this Christmass CD-portion disc stands as one of Frank’s finest. Ever. If a person were confined to that proverbial island with but one Frank disc, from Pilgrim to FMRM, he could hardly do better. From select classics to novelties to studio/hotel treats, it is quite the tour-to-force (or is that tour-du-force? I’m not a man to know.) I love ALL the new stuff, especially the freshest “She’s My Way” and “Radio Lizards”. Given the experience with the genii, from Townsend to Bowie, it’s shocking how much Frank can still dip into his reservoir. Deep and wide? Seriously! The man has got the goods. I’m pleased that those unable to catch him on this North American solo acoustic set now have these recordings. Bullet (always a latter-day fave, and apparently his also), Burn, Wave, Living on Soul (!), Massif Central (!!), Raiderman, The Water. Good stuff, all the way though. What a document! Yes, I am enthusiastic. Now, twenty years on, young as it could get, with a touch of maturity on the, our, side. Feels fun to rely upon a smile.
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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1851 Posts |
Posted - 12/31/2006 : 18:26:39
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(Do What You Want) Gyaneshwar is the first song i listened too in 2007!
If someone from the forum gets page 1, they should get some kind of uber-fan-like status
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martha_promise
= Cult of Ray =
USA
398 Posts |
Posted - 12/31/2006 : 21:09:14
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I would just like to second what the great Erebus said.
Incredible year, Incredible tour, Incredible album.
(it's incredible that i spelled incredabell right 3x in a row)
Just how good is Radio Lizards?
Fucking A.
-Tom
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emptyreality
- FB Fan -
USA
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Erebus
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1834 Posts |
Posted - 12/31/2006 : 22:25:32
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Originally posted by martha_promise
I would just like to second what the great Erebus said.
Incredible year, Incredible tour, Incredible album.
(it's incredible that i spelled incredabell right 3x in a row)
Just how good is Radio Lizards?
Fucking A.
-Tom
ty mp
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donothing
- FB Fan -
USA
11 Posts |
Posted - 01/01/2007 : 00:50:53
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| thanks mr. black, wonderful again. |
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houstonguthrie
- FB Fan -
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Posted - 01/01/2007 : 08:49:41
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Just wanted to chime in here in case the Man himself browses through here - and say
THANKS Frank for the great Christmass present!!!
the new stuff is great - and the live performaces were all excellent and inspired versions
you've done it again!! |
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hammerhands
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1594 Posts |
Posted - 01/01/2007 : 11:32:33
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| Crispy, I may have been the last person to order one and I don't expect miracles, but I haven't got it yet (Winnipeg). |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
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Posted - 01/01/2007 : 11:44:10
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Originally posted by TRANSMARINE
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Originally posted by floop
i don't understand how Utah and Corona are getting their cd's and Los Angeles is not. are they driving by horse and buggy from the East Coast?
at least that's what your mom said
Chino, floop. CHINO!
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His name is Dalton. He's got a degree in philosophy.
-bRIAN
Chino, Reno... whatever. i don't have mine. glad everyone else is getting theirs though..
anyone in Alaska have theirs yet? i'm guessing they'll get theirs before LA
at least that's what your mom said |
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Erebus
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1834 Posts |
Posted - 01/01/2007 : 16:03:03
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Originally posted by floop
Chino, Reno... whatever. i don't have mine. glad everyone else is getting theirs though..
Just to make the rare geographical point: Reno is actually WEST of Lost Angeles. If you don't get yorn by Jan 8 floop, I'll send you a burn of mine, post haste.
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ChRISTMASS the Album
