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planet of sound
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Posted - 07/18/2007 :  10:47:37  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I've had the "best of" a while and I prefer the noticeably different second half to the earlier songs. I haven't listened to any of his work other than "Bluefinger", so which albums are a must-have for the sound I prefer?

mr.biscuitdoughhead
* Dog in the Sand *

USA
1729 Posts

Posted - 07/18/2007 :  10:49:35  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Dog in the Sand, defenitely. Oh, and Black Letter Days.


"We do beleive it ends right here."

Edited by - mr.biscuitdoughhead on 07/18/2007 10:50:17
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planet of sound
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Posted - 07/18/2007 :  10:54:35  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Cool, thank you. I'll check 'em out asap.
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coastline
> Teenager of the Year <

USA
3111 Posts

Posted - 07/18/2007 :  10:56:23  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
You couldn't go wrong by buying every single album the man has ever released.


Please pardon me, for these my wrongs.
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planet of sound
- FB Fan -

12 Posts

Posted - 07/18/2007 :  10:59:33  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by coastline

You couldn't go wrong by buying every single album the man has ever released.


I guess not, and that'll probably happen eventually.
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <

Poland
4698 Posts

Posted - 07/18/2007 :  11:00:27  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Frank Black
1. Los Angeles
2. Ten Percenter
3. Czar
4. Old Black Dawning

Teenager of the Year
5. Abstract Plain
6. Calistan
7. Speedy Marie
8. Headache
9. Freedom Rock

Cult of Ray
10. Men in Black
11. You Ain't Me
12. I Don't Want to Hurt You

Frank Black & the Catholics
13. All My Ghosts
14. I Gotta Move

Pistolero
15. Bad Harmony
16. Western Star

Dog in the Sand
17. Robert Onion
18. Hermaphroditos

Devil's Workshop
19. Velvety

Black Letter Days
20. California Bound

Show Me You Tears
21. Massif Centrale
22. Manitoba

Bluefinger
23. Threshold Apprehension (hidden track)


"Idiot" is just her sig.
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planet of sound
- FB Fan -

12 Posts

Posted - 07/18/2007 :  11:05:15  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
"California Bound" is one of my favourites so I'll def get "Black Letter Days" first.

On another note, I can't believe how quickly people have responded to this!
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coastline
> Teenager of the Year <

USA
3111 Posts

Posted - 07/18/2007 :  11:22:38  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
There isn't a hell of a lot to talk about around here right now. We talked ourselves to death on "Bluefinger" already, and now the European tour is over. I think we're just excited to see that FB 93-03 has created a new fan, and we're more than happy to drag you into the Cult of Frank. Welcome to the forum, POS.


Please pardon me, for these my wrongs.

Edited by - coastline on 07/18/2007 11:22:53
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planet of sound
- FB Fan -

12 Posts

Posted - 07/18/2007 :  11:27:46  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by coastline

There isn't a hell of a lot to talk about around here right now. We talked ourselves to death on "Bluefinger" already, and now the European tour is over. I think we're just excited to see that FB 93-03 has created a new fan, and we're more than happy to drag you into the Cult of Frank. Welcome to the forum, POS.


Well thanks, I'll try and keep active with my q's and requests. I have one right now actually: Does Violet Clark sing backing on any other albums besides Bluefinger? She has a good voice.
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fbc
-= Modulator =-

United Kingdom
4903 Posts

Posted - 07/18/2007 :  11:52:32  Show Profile  Visit fbc's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by planet of sound

so which albums are a must-have for the sound I prefer?

Honeycomb

Violet sings on 'Fort Wayne'. Not an album, but a song. Their future project and tours are going to be out of this world. I CAN'T RECOMMEND FORT WAYNE HIGHLY ENOUGH. BACK ME UP COASTLINE.

You need to listen to 'Don't Get Me Wrong' = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oolEWYrK_Oo

Edited by - fbc on 07/18/2007 12:11:47
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <

Poland
4698 Posts

Posted - 07/18/2007 :  12:33:09  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
definitely a good time to be an FB/BF fan. a fresh and exciting tour, a fantastic new album on the way, the grand duchy project and EDF sessions still to come, the new BF website with a some cool songs... yay.

"Idiot" is just her sig.
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coastline
> Teenager of the Year <

USA
3111 Posts

Posted - 07/18/2007 :  12:47:37  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by fbc

quote:
Originally posted by planet of sound

so which albums are a must-have for the sound I prefer?

Honeycomb

Violet sings on 'Fort Wayne'. Not an album, but a song. Their future project and tours are going to be out of this world. I CAN'T RECOMMEND FORT WAYNE HIGHLY ENOUGH. BACK ME UP COASTLINE.

You need to listen to 'Don't Get Me Wrong' = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oolEWYrK_Oo

fbc doesn't know anything.


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kfs
= Cult of Ray =

USA
889 Posts

Posted - 07/18/2007 :  13:09:51  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by planet of sound


Well thanks, I'll try and keep active with my q's and requests. I have one right now actually: Does Violet Clark sing backing on any other albums besides Bluefinger? She has a good voice.



I believe Violet sang on "Repo Man" too.
http://forum.frankblack.net/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=14507&SearchTerms=Repo,Man

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yingguoguizi
- FB Fan -

China
62 Posts

Posted - 07/19/2007 :  00:36:18  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I'm surprised that the username "planet of sound" hasn't been used before now. cool name.
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fbc
-= Modulator =-

United Kingdom
4903 Posts

Posted - 07/19/2007 :  02:02:47  Show Profile  Visit fbc's Homepage  Reply with Quote
What's your favourite album again, Coastline?
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jezza
- FB Fan -

16 Posts

Posted - 07/19/2007 :  02:16:43  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Check out http://www.rankapple.com/index.php?cmd=artistAlbums&artistName=Frank%20Black to see which of his albums gets the most votes.
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tisasawath
= Cult of Ray =

Wallis and Futuna Islands
783 Posts

Posted - 07/19/2007 :  03:12:44  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I think Violet Clark also sings on some amazing songs on this site (click on 4 of the circles to hear them)
www.blackfrancis.net/splash.swf



quote:
Originally posted by coastline
and we're more than happy to drag you into the Cult of Frank.



i just pictured that

i thought you were a regular family man and all

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cptnpasty
- FB Fan -

Spain
161 Posts

Posted - 07/19/2007 :  03:26:23  Show Profile  Visit cptnpasty's Homepage  Reply with Quote
if you prefer the later sound you should definitely check out Honeycomb, although it was too recent to be included in the best of...
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coastline
> Teenager of the Year <

USA
3111 Posts

Posted - 07/19/2007 :  04:25:05  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by fbc

What's your favourite album again, Coastline?

The forthcoming one by Grand Duchy. And "Honeycomb."

I'm sorry I was a smartass, Fbc.


Please pardon me, for these my wrongs.

Edited by - coastline on 07/19/2007 04:26:11
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gary13th
= Cult of Ray =

United Kingdom
632 Posts

Posted - 07/19/2007 :  04:54:06  Show Profile  Visit gary13th's Homepage  Click to see gary13th's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by kfs

quote:
Originally posted by planet of sound


Well thanks, I'll try and keep active with my q's and requests. I have one right now actually: Does Violet Clark sing backing on any other albums besides Bluefinger? She has a good voice.



I believe Violet sang on "Repo Man" too.
http://forum.frankblack.net/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=14507&SearchTerms=Repo,Man

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I think she also sang on the "Road Movie to Berlin" cover.


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I joined the Cult of the Catholics, Oh when will they return ?
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fbc
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/19/2007 :  09:24:48  Show Profile  Visit fbc's Homepage  Reply with Quote
that was Molly McGuire of The Spores/QOTSA fame(ish), gary. She played the bass, too.

(i only know because she's like "phwoar")
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planet of sound
- FB Fan -

12 Posts

Posted - 07/20/2007 :  09:20:42  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Thank you everyone for your suggestions. Just got "Black Letter Days", and I think it's fantastic. Exceptional songs: "1826", "Jane The Queen Of Love" and of course, "California Bound". It's also good to know this forum is a great place to discuss good music, so thanks again.
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Rico Ricardo
- FB Fan -

United Kingdom
33 Posts

Posted - 07/20/2007 :  18:27:18  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
My favourite FB albums, themewise, strange/experimental pop rock = Teenager of the year, rock album (catholics era) = pistolero, acoustic/nashville FB = Honeycomb. I don't think you can really go wrong with any of his albums though to be honest, they all have great songs on them. It depends what style you prefer the second half, Black Letter Days and The Devil's Workshop have probably the best all around mix (both were released the same week).

Live and let live
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kfs
= Cult of Ray =

USA
889 Posts

Posted - 07/21/2007 :  06:15:51  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by planet of sound
Does Violet Clark sing backing on any other albums besides Bluefinger? She has a good voice.


Violet sang on Fastman Raiderman in
"It's Just Not Your Moment"

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planet of sound
- FB Fan -

12 Posts

Posted - 07/21/2007 :  08:34:09  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
What's "Fastman Raiderman" like?

Also, a big question here but what tracks would you guys put on a "Frank Black and the Catholics" best of? If you had to pick about 20.
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -

Ireland
11546 Posts

Posted - 07/21/2007 :  09:52:32  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi pos, FM/RM is great. It's a little different if you're only used to Frank's early stuff, but it'll probbaly grow on you, some of the songs are up there as the best of FB.

"I hate how the reptile dreams it's a mammal. Scaley monster: be what you are!!" - Erebus.
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mr.biscuitdoughhead
* Dog in the Sand *

USA
1729 Posts

Posted - 07/21/2007 :  10:45:12  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
to answer your 2nd q:

1. all my ghosts
2. dog gone
3. the man who was too loud
4. western star
5. 85 weeks
6. i think i'm starting to lose it
7. blast off
8. st. francis dam disaster
9. stupid me
10. the swimmer
11. bartholomew
12. san antonio, tx
13. whiskey in your shoes
14. fields of marigold
15. california bound
16. cold heart of stone
17. true blue
18. 21 reasons
19. everything is new
20. my favorite kiss
21. massif centrale
22. coastline
23. manitoba

wow, that was harder than i thought.


ummm... salad?
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mikaelp75
- FB Fan -

131 Posts

Posted - 07/21/2007 :  11:41:00  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Today's Top 20 for me (in a nice sequence but no particular order):

All My Ghosts
Humboldt County Massacre
Western Star
St Francis Dam Disaster
The Swimmer
The Scene
Pan American Highway
California Bound
Chip Away Boy
His Kingly Cave
Massif Centrale
When Will Happiness Find Me Again?
I Think I'm Starting To Lose It
Solid Gold
Suffering
So Bay
Living On Soul
Southbound Bevy
1826
Fields Of Marigold

Edited by - mikaelp75 on 07/21/2007 11:43:36
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tisasawath
= Cult of Ray =

Wallis and Futuna Islands
783 Posts

Posted - 07/22/2007 :  00:39:53  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
California Bound
Announcement
Man Of Steel
Le Cigare Volant
The Swimmer
All My Ghosts
So. Bay
Pan American Highway
1826
Out Of State
I Switched You
Massif Centrale
Whispering Weeds
Nadine
Dog In The Sand
San Antonio TX
Whiskey In Your Shoes
His Kingly Cave
How You Went So Far
Living On Soul

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mikaelp75
- FB Fan -

131 Posts

Posted - 07/22/2007 :  02:39:57  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Ahhh, I thought Man of Steel was pre-Catholics...stick that one at the end of mine too!
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Grotesque
= Cult of Ray =

France
777 Posts

Posted - 07/22/2007 :  07:28:14  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by mikaelp75

Ahhh, I thought Man of Steel was pre-Catholics...stick that one at the end of mine too!



Interesting. Man of steel has that Neil Young epic feeling like a lot of Catholics songs (especially on pistolero and devil's workshop) but a much more luxurious production.
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tisasawath
= Cult of Ray =

Wallis and Futuna Islands
783 Posts

Posted - 07/23/2007 :  00:10:37  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
yes, on the Oddballs version. i like the simpler X-Files version more, maybe because it was the first one i heard.

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