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( , Sun 1 Apr 2001, 1:00)
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That'll piss him off.
( , Thu 7 Jan 2010, 13:04, 1 reply, 15 years ago)

( , Thu 7 Jan 2010, 13:17, Reply)

and have done since his first band Pussy Galore. Their 'Sugarshit Sharp' LP is a deranged classic.
( , Thu 7 Jan 2010, 13:32, Reply)

open.spotify.com/track/2ZBK73fgImuLjdK2UiKksN
open.spotify.com/track/0vHthE8A4f3lmlmeL8ZsTm
( , Thu 7 Jan 2010, 13:37, Reply)

in fact I even own the 45 of it. But everything else he's ever done has been awful - and he ruined Raw Power by The Stooges with his spasticated mix. For that alone - let alone the video to 'Ashes to Ashes', he should be shot in the face.
( , Thu 7 Jan 2010, 13:42, Reply)

it's driving me mental
I'd almost managed to get Echoes by Pink Floyd in there instead, but I've failed
( , Thu 7 Jan 2010, 13:44, Reply)

that that mountain of pretentious mediocrity...
( , Thu 7 Jan 2010, 13:46, Reply)

in part because when really stoned it goes well with the end weird bit of 2001: A space odyssey.
it also has sonar noises. must remember to use those in my stuff.
( , Thu 7 Jan 2010, 13:50, Reply)

His 'I'm in a WWII submarine' routines were captivating to us as children. Up there with his 'polar explorer' one, replete with howling wind noises.
( , Thu 7 Jan 2010, 13:52, Reply)

....with the sense of humour of a naughty five-year-old.
He's unique to say the least.
( , Thu 7 Jan 2010, 13:59, Reply)

explains why you are like you are a bit though ;-)
I'm the offspring of a lawyer and an arty beatnik...
( , Thu 7 Jan 2010, 14:06, Reply)

The grumpiness is all my own work, though.
( , Thu 7 Jan 2010, 14:22, Reply)

But Absolute Beginners makes me all dreamy and goosbumpy and weepy but happy.
And I bet his fans hate it. I dunno why, but I bet they do.
But I love it. There.
( , Thu 7 Jan 2010, 13:49, Reply)

( , Thu 7 Jan 2010, 13:56, Reply)

I think most people who like him would think Absolute beginners was pap.
I like it because it has that chord progression that takes you with it, like old-fashioned pop or Phil Spector or something.
( , Thu 7 Jan 2010, 14:00, Reply)

It's too sweet and quixotic for you, you old git.
( , Thu 7 Jan 2010, 14:07, Reply)

There are more sweet and quixotic moments on Tractor's first LP than in the whole pretentious career of David Jones, the cheesy solo artist, sorry I meant r&b howler, sorry I meant trippy spaceman, sorry I meant theatrical mime performer, sorry I mean plastic soul artiste, sorry I meant 80s MOR stadium bender, sorry I meant JUNGLIST MASSIVE.
( , Thu 7 Jan 2010, 14:12, Reply)

so save your bile, you toad!
And shut up about tractors man. They're all stuck in the snow.
( , Thu 7 Jan 2010, 14:13, Reply)

( , Thu 7 Jan 2010, 14:16, Reply)

Actually The Man Who Fell to Earth is an excellent film, but the accompanying music is utter tosh for both, if you ask me. Which, in fairness, you did.
My little sister LOVES Labyrinth - it has an innocent charm to it, and the MC Escher bits are visually excellent, but Dave's gay songs severely jeopardise my enjoyment.
( , Thu 7 Jan 2010, 14:20, Reply)

It's good to know that your hatred for the Bowie doesn't hamper your visual pleasure.
( , Thu 7 Jan 2010, 14:23, Reply)

is without doubt the 'Dancing in the Streets' video he did with Mick Jagger. Possibly the funniest piece of TV EVER.
( , Thu 7 Jan 2010, 14:37, Reply)

But there are a few albums that I hold dear.
( , Thu 7 Jan 2010, 13:55, Reply)

One band-wagon too far, even for that coat-tailer extraordinaire...
( , Thu 7 Jan 2010, 14:04, Reply)

Not impressed.
( , Thu 7 Jan 2010, 14:06, Reply)
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