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pixiestu
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 07/12/2007 : 16:59:52
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Bluefinfer is starting to become my favourite track on the album. It has just crept up on me from nowhere. I like the backing vocals and just the overall feel of it, like the quietness between Frank's singing in the verses (basically the 'plodding' Steve is on about).
It's a great song to close the album.
"The arc of triumph" |
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
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Posted - 07/12/2007 : 17:04:07
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the melody is so slow, first few times i listened to it i was worried the melody wasn't going to go anywhere with the next word, but when it does come out, it's a relief. it holds up. and the chorus is obviously great.
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/12/2007 : 17:06:27
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Actually, today I listened to the whole record on the train back from Birmingham. I only ever skip a couple ('Test Pilot Blues' and 'Angels Come to Comfort You').
As for the 'thing on my back' line, I wondered if it's a reference to Brood's terminal illness? Cancer?
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cptnpasty
- FB Fan -
Spain
161 Posts |
Posted - 07/13/2007 : 01:11:36
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Originally posted by PixieSteve
i find the song bluefinger probably one of the catchiest songs on the album... i listened to it just before a week in spain with no access to music and i just kept singing it to myself.
i love the way the verses plod along
i don't need a do not... disturb.. me sign
the manager here.... is a friend... of mine
and the kind of lazy guitar playing, which is actually very skillfull.
also, what does "I'm a jumping jack to this thing on my back" mean? it sounds cool.
"Idiot" is just her sig.
to have a monkey on your back is a metaphor for addiction, maybe it's that |
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trobrianders
> Teenager of the Year <
Papua New Guinea
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Posted - 07/13/2007 : 04:44:12
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Again. Brood famously sung My Way so has everyone made the connection with Bluefinger's title track? Like it's a more personal version of My Way that Brood might have sung. Youtube of the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1K1fRY9Oe8U
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Edited by - trobrianders on 07/13/2007 14:36:55 |
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
4698 Posts |
Posted - 07/13/2007 : 04:48:48
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what is with this whole "kitsch" thing. you read a book on it? quick, read another one.
"Idiot" is just her sig. |
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langdonboom
= Cult of Ray =
USA
260 Posts |
Posted - 07/13/2007 : 05:04:00
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Its all kitsch, baby!
And that makes sense about the monkey on the back -- "my choices were poor" but "I MADE THEM" I love this sentiment. Making ANY choice is really better than getting stuck in indecision. |
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kelladwella
= Cult of Ray =
Germany
729 Posts |
Posted - 07/13/2007 : 05:10:51
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Originally posted by langdonboom
Making ANY choice is really better than getting stuck in indecision.
So true... |
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trobrianders
> Teenager of the Year <
Papua New Guinea
3302 Posts |
Posted - 07/13/2007 : 14:38:04
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Originally posted by PixieSteve
what is with this whole "kitsch" thing. you read a book on it? quick, read another one.
"Idiot" is just her sig.
Doh! I copied and pasted. My mistake. I've removed the offending article. Thanks 
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Edited by - trobrianders on 07/13/2007 15:11:02 |
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OLDMANOTY
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
469 Posts |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6214 Posts |
Posted - 07/14/2007 : 03:57:42
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and a rather positive one!
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BF: Mag ik Engels spreken? |
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mr.biscuitdoughhead
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1729 Posts |
Posted - 07/14/2007 : 08:03:26
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i'm loving "discotheque" and "bluefinger" right now. i didn't like either at first, well not as much as captain pasty and threshold, but they kinda like burrowed into my head and i find all the other tracks boring. and violet's vocals are the best!
"In the future the president is a panda bear with chainsaws for arms." -Andy Milonakis |
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Bartholomew
= Cult of Ray =
USA
344 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2007 : 07:35:03
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just got bluefinger the other day. i had decided to wait until the official release, but after realizing a dj friend (and recent FB convert) had access to a promo copy i broke down. it seems almost too early to say, but it sure sounds like a masterpiece. it's the most excited i've been front to back about a new album since FB & the C's came out after the COR letdown. Definitely in the top 3 albums of Frank's solo career. Maybe #2 after Teenager. Top 5 of Pixies/FB. LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! favorites so far are threshold apprehension and tight black rubber. but really they're all great.
it did take me a listen or two to get into it, though. from all I'd read I was expecting an out and out return to Pixies Black Francis and/or early FB sound. it's really more of a combination of the recent FB sound melded with the old. it's actually a pretty great combination. so glad frank returned to flat-out rockin' out. the rootsy stuff is great, but nobody does rock like Frank. can't wait to see this tour when it comes to the US (assuming it does). love the backing band. great bass and guitar work in particular. the only nitpick i have is the production. a little bare bones. still sounds great, but I would've loved to hear what EDF would've added to it. then again, I'd like to hear what he would add to every album. RAWK ON, BLUE FRANCIS! RAWK ON! |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 07/18/2007 : 07:42:23
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Originally posted by Bartholomew
it's the most excited i've been front to back about a new album since FB & the C's came out after the COR letdown.
You mean "... since DiTS came out after the Pistolero letdown", right?
Denis
"Can you hear me? I aint got shit to say." |
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Bartholomew
= Cult of Ray =
USA
344 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2007 : 08:56:50
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BLASPHEMY! Leave this man's body, Demon. I cast ye out!quote:
Originally posted by vilainde
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Originally posted by Bartholomew
it's the most excited i've been front to back about a new album since FB & the C's came out after the COR letdown.
You mean "... since DiTS came out after the Pistolero letdown", right?
Denis
"Can you hear me? I aint got shit to say."
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helium
- FB Fan -
Belgium
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Posted - 07/18/2007 : 15:46:30
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I had the chance to download Bluefinger today and listen to this album for the first time.
I was wondering how you guys can get it in March 2007 (first post of this topic)
I am a newbe in this forum, but I need to say it:
AMAZING !
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Listen to HElium: http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?songs=273239
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kotvana
- FB Fan -
Israel
102 Posts |
Posted - 07/19/2007 : 08:31:17
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cause santa-frank sent it to EVERYBODY right after leaving the studio
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Originally posted by helium
I had the chance to download Bluefinger today and listen to this album for the first time.
I was wondering how you guys can get it in March 2007 (first post of this topic)
I am a newbe in this forum, but I need to say it:
AMAZING !
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Listen to HElium: http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?songs=273239
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two__spaces
- FB Fan -
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Posted - 07/24/2007 : 07:52:11
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| Hello, new to the forum. I've been a Pixies' fan for a long time and have recently started listening to Frank's solo career, I started with Bluefinger because with it being a "Black Francis" album I figured it would be the closest thing to sounding like the Pixies. Anyway I'm loving it and have just got his first solo album which I also think is fantastic. That's pretty much it really! |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 07/24/2007 : 08:36:05
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Hi two spaces! You need to check out TOTY, and give The Catholics albums a try!
"I hate how the reptile dreams it's a mammal. Scaley monster: be what you are!!" - Erebus. |
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coastline
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3111 Posts |
Posted - 07/24/2007 : 09:54:01
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Welcome, two spaces. Love your username, with the two spaces between "two" and "spaces."
So weird how pretty much anyone can get "Bluefinger" nowadays, and it's not due out for six more weeks.
 Please pardon me, for these my wrongs. |
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two__spaces
- FB Fan -
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Posted - 07/24/2007 : 13:09:50
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| Thanks guys. Bluefinger took me a while to find, I plan on buying a physical copy, naturally. TOTY is next on the list but which Catholics album should I try first and do they differ a lot from Frank on his own? |
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velvety
= Cult of Ray =
Portugal
536 Posts |
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trobrianders
> Teenager of the Year <
Papua New Guinea
3302 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2007 : 05:36:26
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Originally posted by two__spaces
Thanks guys. Bluefinger took me a while to find, I plan on buying a physical copy, naturally. TOTY is next on the list but which Catholics album should I try first and do they differ a lot from Frank on his own?
Hi two spaces. Great that you picked one of FB's most underated songs for your nick. You might try the Catholics albums in order. I mean why not? But if you want the most accessible first then I'd go for Pistolero. My favourite though is Dog In The Sand, generally considered to be second only to TOTY from all of Frank's solo work.
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
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Posted - 07/26/2007 : 10:01:03
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Thanks a lot velvety, great find. That's not clips of the actual Threshold vid?
"I hate how the reptile dreams it's a mammal. Scaley monster: be what you are!!" - Erebus. |
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sandy
- FB Fan -
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Posted - 07/26/2007 : 13:34:22
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Jefrey
= Cult of Ray =
USA
918 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2007 : 15:43:48
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Maybe ol' Frank is doing an experiment to see if intentionally leaking a (good) album way early will affect record sales. He always tries new things. He knows it's good - having the leak generates buzz - the buzz leaks to the press, and the press has no choice but to give it 5 stars and praise its gloriousness. Mention Nirvana in the article about bluefinger, and viola! Gold record in the first week.
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Born to Lose
- FB Fan -
USA
91 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2007 : 14:26:46
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| After waiting anxiously, I downloaded the advance copy on eMusic this morning. I am totally blown away by this album! My current favorites are Captain Pasty, Threshold, Lolita, and Discotheque 36. |
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mr.biscuitdoughhead
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1729 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2007 : 19:20:58
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quote:
Originally posted by sandy
Can anybody give me a hint where i can download the album bluefinger?
emusic. hint hint.
"I have sex with only men." - Coastline |
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Triakel
- FB Fan -
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Posted - 08/15/2007 : 06:02:20
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quote:
Originally posted by mr.biscuitdoughhead
quote:
Originally posted by sandy
Can anybody give me a hint where i can download the album bluefinger?
emusic. hint hint.
"I have sex with only men." - Coastline
I downloaded Bluefinger from eMusic about a week ago, but it wasn't up very long. As others have said, it was removed and might have been posted erroneously (and early).
In the meantime, if you're seeking a copy, I'd suggest that you spend time doing a good soul seek.
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callahan
- FB Fan -
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Posted - 08/17/2007 : 16:30:42
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Originally posted by trobrianders
My friend Oona babysat Björk. Grotesque, check Kundera's L'insoutenable légèreté de l'être for an eye-opening definition of kitsch. Springsteen? I guess so.
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Jefrey
= Cult of Ray =
USA
918 Posts |
Posted - 08/20/2007 : 13:12:14
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For the people that downloaded the leaked version of the final album from emusic, can we have some spoilers?
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the_great_stupido
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Posted - 08/22/2007 : 22:09:04
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| FYI, Bluefinger will be BBC 6Music's album of the day shortly. It was due to be this coming Monday, but I think it's been put back a week. |
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wolperdevelop
- FB Fan -
USA
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Posted - 08/29/2007 : 00:28:31
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1965
= Cult of Ray =
Australia
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Posted - 08/29/2007 : 07:47:19
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Originally posted by wolperdevelop
random question: is HOLLAND TOWN off of FMRM also inspired by Herman Brood?
No apparently not. I asked the same question a while back, HT is about someone else, who I can't recall sorry. Chet Baker? I'm not sure, but definitely not Brood.
I have the key to #902 |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 08/29/2007 : 08:18:35
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| That might have been me giving the wrong answer. Everything is New is partially about Chet Baker. For Holland Town I think there was some speculation that it could be about Herman Brood. |
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