There's loads of bands I love but will admit that they've had a bad album or have a major flaw - there are a small handful that I would say are perfect in their output.
Björk is one of them - Debut and Post were outstanding, Homogenic an all time classic and even in her more recent years has released some very challenging music that is still pushing what she does to the limit. Seen her live earlier this year and its one of the very best things I've seen.
Idles are flawless. an outstanding band who deserve their recent success and much more.
How about yourselves?
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14-09-2018 08:00 PM #1@hibs.net private member
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Musicians and bands you won't hear a bad word about
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Good thread.
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i don’t listen to them very much now, was a big listener in my late teens and early twenties but every album by the Doors still stands up for me. They did the early exciting bit, did the ‘resting on their laurels’ bit, did the wee bit more experimental bit then did the bloated bit at the end where they were still knocking out fresh songs.
Six proper albums and each one has its merits and I probably change my mind about my favourite every time I think of them.
When I was younger I used to work in a record shop, proper vinyl record shop, clientele were mostly seventies rock, prog, folk fans. One of our regulars described the Doors as the world’s greatest pub band. I didn’t get it at the time but do now.
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My other shout would be the Smiths. Originally Posted by Northernhibee
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As with the Doors I think I’ve had every album as my favourite at some point. Also one of the rare few bands who released compilation albums that sounded like proper albums.
My instinct is always to resort to “Meat is Murder” but they were in their absolute pomp with “The Queen Is Dead. First couple of albums were full of energy and “Hatful of Hollow” stands up for the sheer quality throughout it. If that’s a compilation album, then folk should stop releasing studio albums.....
Later albums were good too though and sometimes I get in the mood where “Strangeways” sounds like their best work. There's only one thing better than a Hibs calendar and that's two Hibs calendars
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I agree about how good The Smiths were, every album is brilliant. I’ve got plenty of bad words for Morrissey though. Originally Posted by Mibbes Aye
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Moz is murder. Originally Posted by Green Man
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Prince. The man was a genius.
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Prince was a genius and the best performer I have ever seen Originally Posted by Frazerbob
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But he released some utter dross at times.
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22-10-2018 11:00 PM #12Coaching Staff
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Record company interference/veto. Source: the horse’s mouth. Originally Posted by Hibby70
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Judee Sill. 2 albums in the early 70s, sandwiched into a short life of addiction, violence and abuse.
Some of her music is as beautiful as anything you'll hear.
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I find it hard to criticise Damon Albarn. He could have quite happily just churned out another Blur by numbers album every couple of years and made a fortune but he's constantly tried new things and generally had an output that ranges from decent to excellent (and still made a fortune admittedly).
There's nothing worse than bands who release albums and you can hear the boredom and apathy coming through loud and clear.PM Awards General Poster of The Year 2015, 2016, 2017. Probably robbed in other years
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Some of the Gorillaz stuff is sublime. Others not so good. Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
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Out of the 28 DMAS songs there's genuinely not a single one I dislike. Obviously it's an acquired taste but to me they're the perfect band.
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I’d agree to an extent but I don’t think their latest stuff is quite as good as their earlier stuff. Still good though. Originally Posted by frazeHFC
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16-09-2018 07:13 PM #19johnbc70Left by mutual consent!Is this the band that did the cover of Believe? Originally Posted by overdrive
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Not heard any other stuff but that cover is cracking. I did read if you liked Oasis you would like them. Need to get some songs on and see what I think.
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That’s them. Originally Posted by johnbc70
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Initially I thought that but now I much prefer the newer stuff. For Now album is on repeat in my car. Originally Posted by overdrive
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Cannae wait for another double header in December.
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16-09-2018 02:32 PM #22
Noel Gallagher, Belle & Sebastian, and James are probably the ones I'd always stick up for.
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Queen Originally Posted by Northernhibee
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(Not the current imposters, but the real deal)
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I saw Adam Lambert and Queen last year. Hes no imposter. Originally Posted by Galahibby
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(Not the current imposters, but the real deal)
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My post was as much aimed at Roger and Brian as Adam Lambert, and nowhere did I say he wasn't talented. They're just not Queen without Freddie and John. If I went on tour with Paul and Ringo, no matter how good I was, it wouldn't make us the Beatles Originally Posted by Mrs. S
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I too saw them with Adam Lambert last year in Manchester, my tickets said Queen and Adam Lambert, the signage outside was the same, and it was every bit as good, yes different but just as good as Queen with Freddie who i saw many times over the years. Originally Posted by Galahibby
This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show QuoteMy post was as much aimed at Roger and Brian as Adam Lambert, and nowhere did I say he wasn't talented. They're just not Queen without Freddie and John. If I went on tour with Paul and Ringo, no matter how good I was, it wouldn't make us the Beatles
It's going to a be a little difficult to get the original members back for a concert anytime soon, with John Deacon retired and Freddie well dead.
This version of Queen do a bloody good job of keeping the music alive, and if they tour again next year, i will be out buying another ticket to watch a superb band.
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Wait, WHAT??? Originally Posted by blackpoolhibs
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Each to their own, and I hope if they do, and you do, you enjoy it. My own opinion is their music will live for ever anyway without Brian and Roger milking it for every last penny they can. Originally Posted by blackpoolhibs
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Cardiacs, the best band you have never heard of.
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‘Tribes’ for me. Originally Posted by Mango Man
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I’ll check yours out though.
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