Prog Synch Listen: Teardrop Explodes - Friday 8th June @ 9pm

[kath]

Tiny Children

So very beautiful





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Captures fragility so well.

it was moving.

[kath]

reap was right. for 81, this really stands out. it is rich, on its own terms. these sounds do rule.

[Spock!]

In my memory Like Leila Khalid Said is much softer and less rhythmical than in reality, consequently it always surprises.

[kath]

the gweetar movement/sound is fantastic here

love this track

[C]

It must be said David Balfe's keyboards add so much

Julian's bass throughout is very good

Incidentally Cope and Balfe fell out big time.....!!




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[C]

Sadly to the last track - The Great Dominions




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[Spock!]

More of the plaintive, naïve voice Julian uses to such great effect. Understated horns, clear guitar, another magical moment.

[C]

another magical moment.

One of very many




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[kath]

already sounds so fucquin epic to me.

[Nancy]

Well, this is my favorite track already.

[kath]

Sadly to the last track - The Great Dominions




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damn, this thing has flown by

[Spock!]

Sadly to the last track - The Great Dominions




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A great one though. It will end all too soon.

[kath]

this is great

[C]

A great one though. It will end all too soon.

Yes, and in tears




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[Nancy]

That was great! Thanks all. Back to work.

[C]

Great album - fantastic choice JJ

Great company

Thanks all






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[kath]

what a closing track.

i love this album. obviously, i need to hear it more. it is rich and bouncy and weird and moving.

thank you, jj, for the pick. these listens turn me onto things in a way that lights me up... about an album, an artist, etc.

thank ye, c and reap. as ever.

have a great weekend, one and all.

::smacksmacksmack::

[Spock!]

Well, bless my cotton socks, I loved that. I always find it hard to chose between this and Kilimanjaro as to which is my favourite, tonight it's Wilder.


Kilimanjaro isn't quite as layered as Wilder, slightly rockier in a pop kind of way. I do listen to them through rose tinted eardrums and find it hard to be objective.





Anyroad, fabulous end to a rather tense week.


Many thanks for the great company, sharing music is such a joy. I'm reading Brian Wilson's biography - it's much more open about his mental illness than expected - he has some great observations about how music has helped him find peace and happiness. Very true.

[C]

I love both albums but I adore many of Julian's solo albums more.

Which ones you say!!






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[C]

kath:

Try

Fried (1984)
Peggy Suicide (1991)
20 Mothers (1995)




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