rivalschools.price Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 6 hours ago, maelzoid said: It is mental that the top 100 albums this week includes greatest hits albums by Abba, Genesis, Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Elton John, Michael Jackson, The Beatles, David Bowie, Foo FIghters, George Michael, Elvis Presley, Red Hot Chili Peppers, green Day, Phil Collins, Nirvana, Britney Spears, Stevie Wonder, The Killers, Billy Joel and the Bee Gees. The vast majority of which are not new releases.... The top 100 also has Nevermind, Definitely Maybe, Rumours, Screamadelica, Morning Glory and 2 old Arcitc Monkeys albums. So, new albums are dead. Despite it being my biggest bugbear,I genuinely didn’t know that it was anywhere near as bad as this. Who on earth is buying ABBA, Queen and Michael Jackson greatest hits in such numbers? Every song by those bands have already been played to death. I can sing along with almost every song without ever consciously playing or listening any song by them my life. Surely every Elvis fan who has ever lived has already got half a dozen Greatest hits albums by him. At least the Beatles album sales can be explained by the fact that it’s trendy for youngsters to listen to them at the moment. I’m absolutely staggered by these figures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZigster Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 5 hours ago, Mardy said: Been pondering this evening about good comedy music and bad comedy music Good: The Spinal Tap/Mighty Wind team. Still find its bit amazing we saw Spinal Tap on the Pyramid Flight of the Conchords Bad: Pretty much everyone else The Worst: Tim Minchin How very dare you. Was lucky enough to catch Tim Minchin in a tiny venue just after his Edinburgh Perrier win (or whatever it was called that year) and found myself almost questioning my sexuality after about three numbers. Just stunned at the originality and obvious talent. I was thinking only a couple of nights ago how much I used to like the first Bad News album. And I think The Darkness are a bloody fun band. Can't wait to see them in December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 50 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said: I suppose it’s twice as hard to be a musician AND a comedian, to write original music and also comedic lyrics too. Even the very best (Conchords) mainly parodied more well known songs. The Divine Comedy and Marc Rebillet also do a good job of both, although less overtly comedically. The key thing is that all the good ones take the music seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipsteak Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 Half Man Half Biscuit Not comedy musicians like the Concorde but damn funny lyrics. And clever. And poignant. And moving. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priest17 Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 41 minutes ago, rivalschools.price said: Despite it being my biggest bugbear,I genuinely didn’t know that it was anywhere near as bad as this. Who on earth is buying ABBA, Queen and Michael Jackson greatest hits in such numbers? Every song by those bands have already been played to death. I can sing along with almost every song without ever consciously playing or listening any song by them my life. Surely every Elvis fan who has ever lived has already got half a dozen Greatest hits albums by him. At least the Beatles album sales can be explained by the fact that it’s trendy for youngsters to listen to them at the moment. I’m absolutely staggered by these figures. Streamin innit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priest17 Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 They're not anything I'd really put on at my leisure but the boosh had some tunes that you could have a laugh at, more comedy than anything profoundly musical I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZigster Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 4 hours ago, stuartbert two hats said: Despite her hailing from my neck of the woods in SE Lancashire, Victoria Wood's songs were terrible Or at least, they are terrible. I remember laughing in the 80s, but can't stand them now. At The Chippy was and still is a masterpiece. Not just the song but the choreography. (Searched YouTube and couldn't find it. Sorry). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkic Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 12 hours ago, maelzoid said: It is mental that the top 100 albums this week includes greatest hits albums by Abba, Genesis, Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Elton John, Michael Jackson, The Beatles, David Bowie, Foo FIghters, George Michael, Elvis Presley, Red Hot Chili Peppers, green Day, Phil Collins, Nirvana, Britney Spears, Stevie Wonder, The Killers, Billy Joel and the Bee Gees. The vast majority of which are not new releases.... The top 100 also has Nevermind, Definitely Maybe, Rumours, Screamadelica, Morning Glory and 2 old Arcitc Monkeys albums. So, new albums are dead. The most baffling of the lot. Who is buying the music of this nonce? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jump Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 8 hours ago, Hugh Jass said: Also. If we’re doing comedy songs there is a certain animated comedy that has produced some great ones down the years.. Yeah, I agree South Park was great for music.;p Chocolate Salty Balls, Kyle’s Mom’s A Bitch and Blame Canada are the obvious ones but they would just casually knock a great song out every now and then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 17 minutes ago, jump said: Yeah, I agree South Park was great for music.;p Chocolate Salty Balls, Kyle’s Mom’s A Bitch and Blame Canada are the obvious ones but they would just casually knock a great song out every now and then. Jackin It In San Diego is a legitimate classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 14 hours ago, maelzoid said: It is mental that the top 100 albums this week includes greatest hits albums by Abba, Genesis, Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Elton John, Michael Jackson, The Beatles, David Bowie, Foo FIghters, George Michael, Elvis Presley, Red Hot Chili Peppers, green Day, Phil Collins, Nirvana, Britney Spears, Stevie Wonder, The Killers, Billy Joel and the Bee Gees. The vast majority of which are not new releases.... The top 100 also has Nevermind, Definitely Maybe, Rumours, Screamadelica, Morning Glory and 2 old Arcitc Monkeys albums. So, new albums are dead. Yes during the first lockdown a lot of people bought turntables and I saw a couple of threads on Twitter of what classic albums should I buy. Everytime I replied and said with the greatest of respect David Bowie no longer needs your money but there are artists who during lockdown you buying their album might be the difference between them being able to continue being an artist or having to get a job as a delivery driver, support those instead. I won't say I never buy older albums but it's definitely rarer for me and usually because they a bargain. The past is a nice place to visit occasionally but we really shouldn't want to live there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 1 hour ago, nikkic said: The most baffling of the lot. Who is buying the music of this nonce? I have just found out the origins of the word nonce recently. Do you know where the term comes from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, gigpusher said: Yes during the first lockdown a lot of people bought turntables and I saw a couple of threads on Twitter of what classic albums should I buy. Everytime I replied and said with the greatest of respect David Bowie no longer needs your money but there are artists who during lockdown you buying their album might be the difference between them being able to continue being an artist or having to get a job as a delivery driver, support those instead. I won't say I never buy older albums but it's definitely rarer for me and usually because they a bargain. The past is a nice place to visit occasionally but we really shouldn't want to live there. Also, why would you want a modern reprint of an record from the 70’s? I always try to buy older albums second hand as I’ve always liked owning something that was around at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 (edited) 19 minutes ago, gigpusher said: I have just found out the origins of the word nonce recently. Do you know where the term comes from? Prison term isn't it? Can't remember the exact long form but it's to do with them being kept separate from other prisoners I think? Non-communal exercise or something. Edited September 28, 2021 by Quark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 29 minutes ago, gigpusher said: I have just found out the origins of the word nonce recently. Do you know where the term comes from? This guy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jump Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 Is this like a panto/joke set up where we have to shout back "No, where did the word nonce come from"? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted September 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 36 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said: Also, why would you want a modern reprint of an record from the 70’s? I always try to buy older albums second hand as I’ve always liked owning something that was around at the time. Sometimes buying new can be a lot lot cheaper, or it can fix issues with previous pressings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkic Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 1 hour ago, gigpusher said: I have just found out the origins of the word nonce recently. Do you know where the term comes from? 43 minutes ago, Quark said: Prison term isn't it? Can't remember the exact long form but it's to do with them being kept separate from other prisoners I think? Non-communal exercise or something. Not On Normal Courtyard Exercise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said: Sometimes buying new can be a lot lot cheaper, or it can fix issues with previous pressings. I see that, but personally I prefer authenticity - records that have the original imperfections and sleeves that are showing their age (I'm aware this might make me sound like a pretentious arse). I've got an early pressing of the White Album that I was only able to afford because the first track (Back in the USSR) went a bit wrong and is unlistenable. Rest of it is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maelzoid Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 I buy records to listen to them, not to collect, so I try to go for decent pressings, be they new or ancient. I have some records from the 70s that still sound fantastic today, and also recent pressings of old records that are amazing. The one thing I don't like are reissues of old albums that have been altered: remixed (as opposed to remastered) or new artwork. 2 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said: I've got an early pressing of the White Album that I was only able to afford because the first track (Back in the USSR) went a bit wrong and is unlistenable. Rest of it is fine. Out of curiosity, what number have you got? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, maelzoid said: . Out of curiosity, what number have you got? Remind me to check when I get home from work later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardy Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 Yeah, I'm a pretty avid record buyer, definitely not a collector, and I have a general guideline (of course, occasionally broken) that I try only to buy new pressings of newly released records and for older things I usually buy second hand. I can't lie, I don't stick to it 100%, but the intention is there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 Just now, Mardy said: Yeah, I'm a pretty avid record buyer, definitely not a collector, and I have a general guideline (of course, occasionally broken) that I try only to buy new pressings of newly released records and for older things I usually buy second hand. I can't lie, I don't stick to it 100%, but the intention is there Same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDave Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 Girls Aloud have a better back catalogue than the Supremes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 10 minutes ago, nikkic said: Not On Normal Courtyard Exercise It actually started at Broadmoor and was not on normal concourse exercise and was reserved for people likely to be beaten up ie paedos/ rapists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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