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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
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 Posted - 04/07/2004 : 12:50:22
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I came across this compilation CD while looking at The Polyphonic Spree webpage. I'm a huge fan of the movie and the fact that Bob Mould AND Frank Black contribute makes me want it huge, but I haven't been able to locate it in any stores. Is it worth ordering online?
Here's a link if you don't know:
http://www.counterculture.co.uk/album-review/various-wig-in-a-box.html
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kingphilbert
= Cult of Ray =
USA
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Posted - 04/07/2004 : 12:52:04
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| I have it. It's good, but I bought it for the artists on it, not because of the Hedwig music. |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
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Posted - 04/07/2004 : 12:58:21
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It is pretty good. FB's cover is very well done, as is the Spree cover. The Breeders' one is pretty decent, too, and Spoon's cover on there is, while definitely Spoon, not quite as fun as the original. And between his contribution on here and his Across the Universe cover, I've even started gaining respect for Rufus Wainwright. If only I liked his style of country...
Anyhoo, it's a solid effort by solid artists and worth having in the collection I'd say.
 "Join the Cult of Frank / And you'll be enlightened" |
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Adam
= Cult of Ray =
USA
505 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2004 : 13:00:38
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| I got it off ebay for Frank, Breeders and The Bens song. Don't really care for the Bens. And only listened to those three songs. Frank's song is one of those long FB songs. |
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2004 : 13:20:09
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How much did you pay Adam?
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soundofataris
= Cult of Ray =
USA
715 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2004 : 13:30:21
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Wasn't all the proceeds from this going to charity? The Harvey Milk school, I believe? And you cheat and go and get it off of ebay, thus deprived New York City's gay and transexual grade schoolers a segregated education. You monster.
I want to be a singer like Lou Reed |
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paintmeister
= Cult of Ray =
USA
347 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2004 : 20:12:09
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It also has a fairly decent song by TMBG. I got it to hear Frank and the Spree. The sleater-kinney song is bizarre with the help from the guy from the B-52's. Forgot his name.
Frank really cranks it on Sugar Daddy. |
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carsonwerner
= Cult of Ray =
USA
254 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2004 : 20:42:55
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| The Spoon song is a lot different from the film version, but they make it a great song in a totally different way. I really dig it. |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2004 : 07:54:08
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Yeah, true on the Spoon song. Compared to the original, like I said, not as fun, but as a standalone song it's good stuff. First time I've heard them use brass..
I don't really understand the appeal of TMBG, I really don't care for their stuff at all, mostly because of the vocals...
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mereubu
= FB QuizMistress =
USA
2677 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2004 : 08:50:20
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Blasphemer! You need a copy of Lincoln, stat! No one can resist its charms!
I don't listen to my Wig in the Box CD as much as I had hoped I would, but I'm a huge fan of the movie soundtrack and will always prefer it. Still, there's lots of good stuff on here and it's for a good cause. Also, Sugar Daddy kicks ass. Does anyone else think that Frank's version is oddly Gordon Gano?
 "Join the Cult of Derek/Lest you incur his Tubbycizing wrath" |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2004 : 08:52:51
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I'll download it and give Lincoln a listen, but I'm not making any promises... :)
"Join the Cult of Frank / And you'll be enlightened" |
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Adam
= Cult of Ray =
USA
505 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2004 : 08:59:06
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Shrine,
I paided no more than $10 for it including shipping. Are you interesed in it. I am willing to unload it. I didn't know what the album was for before receiving it in the mail. Was quite suprised when I got it. |
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2004 : 16:35:30
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Cult, Flood is the true gem from They Might Be Giants, and their follow up to that, Apollo 18, is easily their second best.......in my opinion at least.
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realmeanmotorscutor
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1764 Posts |
Posted - 04/11/2004 : 19:14:45
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I'm just a dirty thief and burned my friend's copy. Sugar Daddy Rocks but I haven't really listened to it much even though I love the movie soundtrack. Dunno why. I guess I'm just not a big fan of Tribute albums, except the FB.net ones of course.
 "I joined the Cult of Popeye / The CoF required my good eye" |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
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Posted - 06/24/2007 : 11:41:20
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Edited by - Carl on 06/24/2007 11:41:43 |
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trobrianders
> Teenager of the Year <
Papua New Guinea
3302 Posts |
Posted - 06/24/2007 : 13:21:47
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Thanks Carl.
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Sam
= Cult of Ray =
Ireland
514 Posts |
Posted - 06/24/2007 : 14:04:28
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| Frank's cover of sugar daddy surpasses the hedwig version i think. It really rocks and the guitar is sublime. |
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Jason
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 06/24/2007 : 19:32:37
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| I own it. I actually think it's one of the better compilations of various artistes that I know of. Though Frank's track is a highlight (and a lot of reviews seem to point this out, too, so this view might not just be the result of me being such a fanboy), I can play the whole CD straight through. I think everyone did a great job. |
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fumanbru
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
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Posted - 06/24/2007 : 20:44:11
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i have it and really like it. love the movie too. anyone see the musical? i've always wanted to. not sure if it still goes on anywhere.
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 06/25/2007 : 08:16:35
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Nothing rare, but they have Duke Of Earl and Bowie's Cactus up today:
More cover madness. |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 07/02/2007 : 13:32:32
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Originally posted by Jason
Though Frank's track is a highlight (and a lot of reviews seem to point this out, too, so this view might not just be the result of me being such a fanboy), I can play the whole CD straight through.
Wow. You don't skip the Ono song?
Denis
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Does anybody own "Wig in a Box"?
