Posts by ironcrane7

Shitedisco is basically pushing ten disco tunes

mainscream said:The absolute worst hairstyles ever!
Death to emo hair! 😁
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Evuhx...page=1&t=a&f=b

I don't know if it's just my opinion, but to me, it looks more like a bunch of freeloaders who don't actually pay for a haircut, instead choosing to act like unpaid models just so they can hang around and live off the salon's dime.

Walk the Line is supposedly based on Cash's diaries, which might offer a veneer of authenticity, but it simultaneously undermines the entire premise of a biopic: the informative aspect. While a film like Ray actually functioned as its own standalone piece—despite those cheesy Hollywood undertones—Walk the Line feels more like some sort of cash for Beginners. It’s just a series of superficial lessons on how Johnny reinterpreted gospel music, discovered the black suit, and, most importantly, how true love knows no bounds. Because the melodrama leaves so little room for the actual themes of fall and redemption—which are trivialized through mere scenes of swallowing amphetamines—the script leans heavily on iconographic clichés. It shoves song lyrics into the dialogue and tosses in the black shirt at pivotal moments just enough to remind us who the movie is ostensibly about. Which, in the end, isn't even about Johnny Cash, but rather about Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon. Both are excellent, though Joaquin fluctuates between an impersonation of Cash and Montgomery Clift; nonetheless, they both feel far too polished and sophisticated for this Hollywoodized, romanticized version of cotton pickin' White trash. The only part of this film that is truly informative is its depiction of the 1950s American music scene, back when there wasn't such a rigid line between R&B, R&B, and country.

It isn’t exactly easy, but I’m breaking the bank 😢 😢 etc., etc.

The Beatles - Hey Jude

stormyviper11 said:What exactly is so dubious about them? 🙂

The only thing dubious is the fact that they’re being called slugs.

I’m with you on Rod, even if I haven't memorized every single era of his career. I have Gasoline Alley and Every Picture Tells a Story, both of which should be considered essential listening for any roots music enthusiast—they are fantastic albums, not just for the vocals, but for the arrangements and the songwriting itself. I honestly don't get how someone can worship at the altar of Stones, Exile on Main St., or Gram Parsons while dismissing Rod Stewart as just some sleazy playboy.
And frankly, I don't hear anything suggestive when he performs I don't wanna... It’s nothing but pure sadness, misery, and denial.

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang was easily my absolute highlight of last year. To be fair, it didn't quite hit every single one of my expectations—it definitely lost a bit of steam halfway through—but even so, it was still the most fun I’ve had sitting in a movie theater in a very long time.

coastalpanther11 said:Tina Turner! Faster Than the Speed of Light! Massive hair! Heartbreak! Heartache! Heartburn! Pure melodrama! How could anyone possibly hate this?!

Total Eclipse of the Heart is nothing short of a monumental rock ballad masterpiece.
If you don't love it, you clearly have no idea what love actually feels like. A total eclipse of the soul.

Since we’re already diving into the deep end of emotional heavyweights (including Against All Odds), I might as well bring up Rod Stewart's version of I Don't Wanna Talk About It.

And let's not forget 10cc - I'm Not in Love.

Ideally, I want the stuff that was originally released on Vinyl Records—back when there wasn't any alternative out there. I’d love to own everything in that format, though it's a tall order since my record hunting is purely impulsive, consisting mostly of digging through local Goodwill bins. There’s just no feeling quite like scoring a great find amidst a pile of Ray Coniff albums and eighties junk, even if that means my collection leans heavily toward classic rock rather than reflecting my actual musical tastes. But, moving back to the point, the truth is that vinyl demands a level of focus that has been completely lost in the era of digital formats. Plus, every record has two sides; that strategic placement of certain tracks on a physical disc is totally lost in the endless stream of a digital file.
When it comes to CDs, I can't help but feel cheated—it feels like paying for the cover art. Though, I suppose record labels have tried to fix that by using more elaborate packaging to make them more desirable now that they're competing with the MP3. Still, if I truly love something, I want the complete product, regardless of whether it's easy to replicate at home. Besides, I enjoy providing a little financial boost to the artist. Or to his struggling mother in Manchester, for all I care.

1. The Associates
2. Monks
3. Peter Hammill
4. Scott Walker
5. Rober Wyatt
6. Madonna
7. The Lapse
8. Young Marble Giants
9. David Bowie
10. Elton John

My profile isn't displaying the current list—it’s stuck on last week's version—and even those custom image displays are still showing the one from two weeks ago. 🤔 Is it possible they might grant me a subscription again? 😁

The most seductive word for infidelity? Shiksa.

lonebison37 said:Mask: Do you enjoy lying?
Hamdija: Honestly, no.
🙄 😁 😁

😍

I listened to the debut a while back and it didn't really do much for me—just some punk-infused Talking Heads. So, I decided to revisit it to see if the original poster's thesis held any water, and honestly, I'm coming to almost the same conclusion, though perhaps with slightly more praise now. It’s a solid effort for a debut from that era, especially considering the sheer ambition and the influences involved.
Word is that New York City was inspired by the pathos, drama, and orchestration found in Scott Walker's The Electrician. To my ears, that feels a bit too cheesy; I’ve always preferred straightforward synth-pop. What are the second and third albums like?

Top 5 hit shows where I’ve only actually seen one or two episodes:

1. The Simpsons - specifically that one where Homer starts hallucinating paranormal stuff and Mulder (or maybe Scully) shows up to investigate, while Homer just wants to get back to his pizza (looking at the clock like, 'It's 2 a.m., I have to go home and spend some quality time with my kids'). Oh, and I caught a snippet of that episode featuring U2
2. Futurama - after a party once, everyone kept badgering me to watch it. I managed to endure an episode and a half, but honestly, I don't remember a single thing about it.
3. The X-Files - I genuinely have no idea who Mulder and Scully even are.
4. Desperate Housewives - I actually liked this one, but I’m never home when it’s on, so this is all I've got.
5. Star Trek - as far as the animated characters go, I find those humanoids in their unbelievable spandex suits totally uninteresting. I followed Babylon 5 for a bit because of Mira, but I never really grasped the whole premise.

Top 5 series from my childhood:

1. Blake's Seven
2. 2. Sandokan
3. The Return of the Outcasts (they didn't rerun them until much later)
4. The Precision Scale
5. The Cabin in Little Rit. Or was it the winter break in Jakobsfeld? 🤔

Anything by INXS 👍

Boston - More Than a Feeling
Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse of the Heart (or maybe Bonnie Tyler - Holding Out for a Hero)
Harry Nilsson - Without You (maybe the Mariah Carey version, that's good too)

Love and Rockets
Prince - Purple Rain (would have been killer right after Billy Joel - We Didn't Start the Fire)
Elton John - I'm Still Standing
Eddy Grant - Joanna (Electric Avenue is great, but this one hits even harder)
Squeeze - Up the Junction
Cockney Rebel - Make Me Smile
Tenpole Tudor - Swords of a Thousand Men
Bow Wow Wow - I Want Candy

The Beatles - various hits🙂

Nicholas Perez33 said:elvis costello - spike

Spike is fantastic, and honestly, Punch the Clock gets way less credit than it deserves.

Robin Williams6 said:You're already cozying up to the Germans anyway, so why should anyone listen to you? Once this war is over, we'll give you a haircut ourselves.😬

I think I'll just handle that task myself. die Kriger. 😢

Robin Williams6 said:We aren't going to promote any foreign crap
we're sticking strictly to homegrown talent:
Zelma Petković, Meryl Streep, Kamala Harris (who has a great figure in *Three's Company*), Anne Hathaway, Anna Kendrick...
it doesn't matter if they're less attractive, as long as they're American

Annie is anything but good; she’s completely useless, if you catch my drift.😉 🙂

Rose Sokic—now that is a woman!

Dolgcajt said:Well, I figured someone would come after me for mentioning Bauhaus... 🙂

It's hard to put my finger on it... the sound just feels artificial... and honestly, their songwriting has become pretty shallow lately...

The songwriting is subpar, I'll give you that. It's pure gimmickry. But they hit their stride during those pop and glam phases, and at their core, they're legitimate art-rockers.

Is this forum destined to remain this ugly and sluggish forever?

I was actually going to add the Pretenders to a list of underrated bands, but I couldn't think of anyone else to include. Maybe The Undertones?