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Post by matt on Mar 15, 2023 18:48:50 GMT -5
mattCoooomeeee oooon  Come on man, it's only been six years! I've not been by my laptop for a while but will get it sorted out this week. Let's finish this album once and for all. |
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Post by matt on Mar 8, 2023 14:30:08 GMT -5
That Robert Smith Remix leaves me with no doubt that I believe Noel should definitely try and move on from self-producing. But this is the first time I've been distant from knowing anything at all behind the scenes. Like for example, I didn't even know Johnny was on 'Pretty Boy' until he released clips of behind the making of the song. I also believe this is the first time in a while Johnny and Robert worked on anything together in a while, albeit very indirectly, on a Noel Gallagher track of all things. So imagine my surprise when Robert Smith willingly came through with this remix of 'Pretty Boy'. Amazing remix of an already solid track! (I was kind of getting bored of the original already.) Spot on, I agree with every word. It's a bloody great effort by Smith, the reason he's still going strong with all his output. I always maintained that the track is a 'vibe' rather than your usual sing-songy Noel song and this reimagining drives that point further. So textured and orchestrated to perfection, a hell of a lot going on here to reward us with further listens. As ever, Noel - hire a goddamn real producer for your songs for god sake. It just further establishes that Noel only merely records songs showing a hint of their potential. |
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Post by matt on Mar 7, 2023 13:59:08 GMT -5
Does anyone else think it’s ridiculous that Noel is having Robert Smith remix a song that already sounds like The Cure? What exactly is going to be that different to make this interesting? Now now, it will give this forum plenty of mileage for endless posts about how Noel should have hired 'X' producer instead of himself*. He always thinks about the hardcore fanbase. *Mostly written by me. |
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Post by matt on Mar 1, 2023 18:18:59 GMT -5
There aren't many like this and it certainly takes a talent, but America written by Paul Simon, and it's also one of Noel's favourites, is one of the best songs ever written. And none of its lines rhyme with each other. One of the greatest songs ever written, and one of my favourites. Didn't know Noel loved it, where did that come from? |
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Post by matt on Mar 1, 2023 13:57:59 GMT -5
This is another one of those 'this doesn't have to be made', but I'm looking forward to seeing if it goes some way to undoing the damage caused by Indy IV. Phoebe Waller Bridger as his god daughter companion instead of that incel turd in a leather jacket (Shia La Bouef) is a big step forward. Fleabag is great, Even Stevens... not so much. I’m excited for it and it does look good but why does it always have to be nazi as the bad guys? We can’t come up with anything else? This is now the 3rd movie out of 5. It's not original at all but Nazis make the best villains, particularly in historical adventure sagas. No other villains in Indy have carried quite as much threat to be fair. As believable as the good v evil concept can get in blockbusters. |
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Post by matt on Mar 1, 2023 13:01:12 GMT -5
This is another one of those 'this doesn't have to be made', but I'm looking forward to seeing if it goes some way to undoing the damage caused by Indy IV.
Phoebe Waller Bridger as his god daughter companion instead of that incel turd in a leather jacket (Shia La Bouef) is a big step forward. Fleabag is great, Even Stevens... not so much.
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Post by matt on Feb 21, 2023 6:33:10 GMT -5
More importantly on 19 February 1996 Oasis won many trophies at the Brit Awards (which Noel probably used for doorstops around Supernova Heights) and they all gave several legendary acceptance speeches. Jarvis Cocker was, of course, the biggest hero of that night though. I only recently learned it was Bob Mortimer (with a few drinks on board) who represented Jarvis in the dressing room and spoke with the police. Apparently he trained as a barrister or something. I can’t remember what show it was I saw it on… Ah I recall this recently. I'm wondering was it a podcast I heard it (I don't think it was Gone Fishing with Paul Whitehouse...)? Jarvis Cocker's stage invasion against that shite Jackson was peddling has to be one of music's greatest moments of all time. |
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Post by matt on Feb 21, 2023 6:10:50 GMT -5
Master craftsmanship from Marr as always so delicate with Morrissey's yearning melody and lyrics. The Smiths never fail to amaze me. Given those descriptions, it's so easy to fall into the trap of being so twee and sentimental (see Belle & Sebastian) but The Smiths knock that on the head and make it sound so beautiful without ever coming close to that nonsense. Something really magical and mysterious in them that others who try to replicate it just don't get. One the greatest Smiths songs. A classic indeed. That said, 90's Belle & Sebastian > The Smiths. Sorry, not sorry  (But more seriously, I don't link those two bands that much. Belle & Seb during their great era followed more the influences of Nick Drake's more baroque tunes, Love's Forever Changes and the VU ballads than The Smiths sound imo). I like them in small doses but far too on the nose at times, far too sugary sweet that is never offset by any humour or wit. Murdoch's vocals can be a bit too fey too. I can hear a lot of lyrical similarities with The Smiths on many songs from If You're Feeling Sinister (an album I do really like) but it lacks the charisma and wit of Morrissey. Musically, there's no comparison though, Marr's compositions are genuine thing of beauty (nobody will ever match the riff of Some Girls, or the pulsing rock of Queen Is Dead) and I'd take a lesser Smiths song over any Belle & Sebastian any day. It's no criticism of Belle & Sebastian, I just think The Smiths are a lightning in a bottle moment over the course of a few years that could never be replicated. Perfection from start to finish. |
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Post by matt on Feb 19, 2023 6:16:34 GMT -5
U2 without Larry is not U2. This new drummer drafted in while he is injured takes away a lot of what is special about this band. First time in nearly 50 years that the original lineup is intentionally out (discarding Adam missing the first Sydney show of Zoo TV due to severe hangover) and to me it signals that the band is very much fragmenting with old age. Rick Beato with a perfect take as always (James Hargreaves fans take note, this is how you do video blogs). It just goes to show that Bono really just can’t help himself. Yes we all know this vegas ideas has been in the works for years. It’s unfortunate COVID happened and also that Larry had a severe back injury to deal with this winter. That put a huge wrinkle in their intentions. Larry should be there. It’s weird that he won’t be. They just can’t wait until next year? It has to happen now? It feels like U2 doesn’t wanna give up being the first in the sphere.  |
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Post by matt on Feb 18, 2023 13:20:30 GMT -5
The John Lennon bit is just cringe worthy. Just drives the point home that this is a pre-schoolers tribute song to the man.
It's a pretty melody but that's all, overall a horrible derivative production.
Liam, and Oasis in general, are better when they stay away from the Beatles obsession.
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Post by matt on Feb 17, 2023 8:08:30 GMT -5
Master craftsmanship from Marr as always so delicate with Morrissey's yearning melody and lyrics. The Smiths never fail to amaze me. Given those descriptions, it's so easy to fall into the trap of being so twee and sentimental (see Belle & Sebastian) but The Smiths knock that on the head and make it sound so beautiful without ever coming close to that nonsense. Something really magical and mysterious in them that others who try to replicate it just don't get.
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Post by matt on Feb 16, 2023 19:34:23 GMT -5
It's funny that AF and Richard Linklater both became shit at the same time xD Is there scandal around Richard Linklater? |
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Post by matt on Feb 15, 2023 13:18:51 GMT -5
U2 without Larry is not U2.
This new drummer drafted in while he is injured takes away a lot of what is special about this band. First time in nearly 50 years that the original lineup is intentionally out (discarding Adam missing the first Sydney show of Zoo TV due to severe hangover) and to me it signals that the band is very much fragmenting with old age.
Rick Beato with a perfect take as always (James Hargreaves fans take note, this is how you do video blogs).
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Post by matt on Feb 15, 2023 13:09:33 GMT -5
Sam Smith is trying desperately to make himself seem interesting to cover up for the fact he releases the blandest music on the planet. Even Ed Sheeran would find it too beige. I don't know any of his songs but that James Bond song he did was absolute shite. That's more the producer's fault though, and their obsession for dreary themes of late. |
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Post by matt on Feb 13, 2023 6:47:30 GMT -5
RIP Trugoy  Three Feet High and Rising - man, summer 1989, so many good memories from this album. Shit, I saw headlines of De La Soul earlier, thought it was just about their music soon to be available on streaming. How awful, had no idea he had a heart condition. RIP. |
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Post by matt on Feb 12, 2023 12:56:16 GMT -5
I still don't quite know what the hell they were doing with that second half. It's utterly dire and tuneless so is it trying to be 'esoteric', is it trying to be experimental, is it trying to be abstract?
Because it's none of those things. It's derivative, plodding pseudo-philosophising bullcrap. Maybe the worst 'side 2' to an album ever. Outside of the 4-5 truly awful songs, it's only a solid if unspectacular EP. The album's like taking a piss on a bowl of cornflakes.
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Post by matt on Feb 12, 2023 11:07:44 GMT -5
I wonder when the likes of Andrew Tate will be classified as 'extremists' and treated in the same manner as them?
If we find it so easy to crack down on terrorists social media presence, what's the issue in cracking down on Tate's violence?
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Post by matt on Feb 11, 2023 19:56:36 GMT -5
Poor lad's got stuck in a bouncy castle. |
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Post by matt on Feb 10, 2023 13:10:41 GMT -5
They sound alright but the inspirations are a bit on the nose at times, Deeper Than Holy definitely sounds like a direct riff from A Storm In Heaven era-Verve.
I don't think originality makes great music, no more than unoriginality makes poor music. But I like music that takes from various sources, at once familiar but also sounds novel with their own character and spirit put into it. Which is precisely what Oasis did in the 90s, Noel was a musical magpie in that sense. Compared to post-90s work when the songs just started directly riffing off one or two acts per tune.
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Post by matt on Feb 10, 2023 11:17:05 GMT -5
RIP Burt Bacharach. So influential he seems omnipresent in all pop music. And I genuinely think Noel's rendition of This Guy's In Love With You is the best version, and arguably his best vocal performance ever (aided by Burt on the piano). Yes, those are his best live vocals. I think the fact he didn't have to play any instrument made it easier for him. Playing guitar/piano and singing at the same time is MUCH more difficult than just singing. It is his best live vocal and interestingly done so without playing an instrument. It sounds studio level of recording which is interesting as Noel records vocals separately. Do you find it more difficult singing and playing? It's an interesting observation and something I never considered before. |
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Post by matt on Feb 9, 2023 13:44:27 GMT -5
I think its good to support upcoming British artists like James Hargreaves who aspire to bring rock n roll back to the mainstream. "Have you heard Girl On The Other Side Of The Room... it's the sound of the summer!" is what the kids will be saying in playgrounds this year. |
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Post by matt on Feb 9, 2023 12:36:45 GMT -5
RIP Burt Bacharach. So influential he seems omnipresent in all pop music.
And I genuinely think Noel's rendition of This Guy's In Love With You is the best version, and arguably his best vocal performance ever (aided by Burt on the piano).
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Post by matt on Feb 9, 2023 9:24:06 GMT -5
What's with the lengthy drawn out release? Is it standard industry practice or is it just getting as many pre-sales to ensure it goes to number one (as if that makes a blind bit of difference).
I seem to remember the turnaround from Who Built The Moon being announced to actually being released was pretty quick no? That timeframe fed more into the hype rather than having a real slog of a release.
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Post by matt on Feb 8, 2023 15:41:58 GMT -5
Yeah I loved 2017, loved both albums and far better than anything they'd done with Oasis or anything else since 1997. Seeing Liam back to his best and Noel pushing himself sonically was wonders.
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Post by matt on Feb 8, 2023 11:31:23 GMT -5
I’d rather laws be enshrined to pass all club ownership over to supporters groups I struggle to see any scenario in which that would happen, but one can dream. And you're right that City is not the bad guy and that any team, including their fanbase, would be ok with anything as long as it gave them titles. That's the truth that kills all hope for the future of high level club football for me. Praise has to be given to a lot of supporters groups, even Man Utd and Liverpool's official groups who recently released a joint statement regarding concerns on ownership structure, consistent with their community oriented mentality (this was in light of reports of massive takeovers for both clubs, so their stances can't be attributed to bitterness from failing to compete financially). It shows there are sections of fans who have their heads screwed on but they are in the minority I feel. There's a great football writer for The Guardian called David Conn who wrote an excellent book about the state of the English game, especially since the Premier League's inception. He is a City fan, who like many died in the wool supporters, is disillusioned by the sport. The book was however written in 2005 prior to City's takeover, but isn't one bit out of date in highlighting the greed and 'mammon' that is ruining the sport. A must read for anyone who has a desire to see the game put right again. |
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