Kinks – a well known band although one I haven’t given much play time to. I know their hits because I have only ever played a greatest hits album. My uncle was a big fan. This song is really good musically. The drums really stand out for me.
Billy Bragg – Really like the guitar, singing isn’t bad either. Nice simple song. I’ll have to add this artist to my “list of artists I hope I find the time to eventually listen to.”
Buzz – I knw of them, I think they did some songs on a compilations album I have. Can’t make out the lyrics, sounds like “Awwwwww New Orleans”…… Fans of Louisiana? Big fan of the drum roll.
The Kinks – Mindless Child of Motherhood
Firstly, I love the sound of this song. Very of-the-era: Byrds, Love – clean, jangly. Vocals are not beautiful, but achingly sincere. Wonderful.
Billy Bragg – The Only One
Haven’t heard this one in quite some time and am very glad to now. When I think of BB these days, I think political protest song. I forget how beautifully he can write, sing and play. This one exudes pure sadness. “The book you said to read… well, I have read but nothing’s changed.” The violin adds just the perfect color.
Buzzcocks – Lipstick
U.K., U.K…. And a triple!
Always loved this one. Listening with fresh ears I find it as sort of a bridge between the British pop-punk of Sex Pistols and the California power-pop of bands like Shoes and 20/20. Just straight-ahead crunchy chords and toe-tapping percussion with those air-drumming-worthy fills. An ideal summer car song for when you’re driving off that breakup.
“The Only One” / Billy Bragg. Love old William; been a fan since the ‘mid 80s, saw him live for the first time several years back, and I have this LP on vinyl. But I had forgotten this particular song! Lovely acoustic number, heartbreaking, with that plaintive violin solo. He remains one of the few writers who can do love songs and to-the-barricades protest numbers with equal conviction and felicity. Will have to give a fresh listen to “Workers Playtime”!
“Lipstick” / Buzzcocks. The classic Buzzcocks sound is instantly appealing, with those assertive but not overly busy guitars, brisk tempos, and Pete Shelley’s snarky-yet-vulnerable adenoidal yelp. Love how this one has no intro, just jumps right in. The rising guitar-and-bass line is very effective. The vocals in this recording sound uncharacteristically muddy to me, unfortunately can’t make out the lyrics.
“Mindless Child of Motherhood” by The Kinks: Songs of this time period often have very round, warm drums and bass that sound so vinyl record to my ears. I am not sure what this song was about but I did not try real hard to figure it out either. The galloping rhythm and distinctive Kinks vocal style delivered…..groovy dude.
“The Only One” by Billy Bragg: I know this song fairly well and love it. The acoustic so upfront and clean. A modern day Bard. The violin (or is that a cello?) such a perfect accompaniment that fit the mood so well. Great tune.
“Lipstick” by Buzzcocks: “In your dreams does your lover have my face?” That seems a bit presumptuous. The frenetic pace and vibe just exude fun. Wish I could hear this in a small smokey (no scratch the smokey part) bar/venue and just start dancing like crazy across the packed room.
“Mindless Child of Motherhood” by The Kinks – Short, simple – to the point, using it’s over 3 minute run time perfectly. Very ‘late 60’s’ pop sound executed perfectly with an upbeat rhythm, yet darker lyrics suggesting doom accompanied by a little gloom.
“The Only One” by Billy Bragg – Wow. 70’s? 80’s? 90’s? Very tough to read the decade on this one, being stripped down and perfect. N doubt, it is a very sad song, but doesn’t feel overly dramatic or fake about its approach. Organic. Honest. Had to listen to this one a couple of times.
“Lipstick” by Buzzcocks – from ‘Love Bites’ in 1978? The Buzzcocks always deliver what you expect of them! Every time. It’s sped up fun, power chords that let you know what you’re in for as soon as the song begins, and ends. Perfection.
Kinks – a well known band although one I haven’t given much play time to. I know their hits because I have only ever played a greatest hits album. My uncle was a big fan. This song is really good musically. The drums really stand out for me.
Billy Bragg – Really like the guitar, singing isn’t bad either. Nice simple song. I’ll have to add this artist to my “list of artists I hope I find the time to eventually listen to.”
Buzz – I knw of them, I think they did some songs on a compilations album I have. Can’t make out the lyrics, sounds like “Awwwwww New Orleans”…… Fans of Louisiana? Big fan of the drum roll.
Thumbs up for all 3..
The Kinks – Mindless Child of Motherhood
Firstly, I love the sound of this song. Very of-the-era: Byrds, Love – clean, jangly. Vocals are not beautiful, but achingly sincere. Wonderful.
Billy Bragg – The Only One
Haven’t heard this one in quite some time and am very glad to now. When I think of BB these days, I think political protest song. I forget how beautifully he can write, sing and play. This one exudes pure sadness. “The book you said to read… well, I have read but nothing’s changed.” The violin adds just the perfect color.
Buzzcocks – Lipstick
U.K., U.K…. And a triple!
Always loved this one. Listening with fresh ears I find it as sort of a bridge between the British pop-punk of Sex Pistols and the California power-pop of bands like Shoes and 20/20. Just straight-ahead crunchy chords and toe-tapping percussion with those air-drumming-worthy fills. An ideal summer car song for when you’re driving off that breakup.
“The Only One” / Billy Bragg. Love old William; been a fan since the ‘mid 80s, saw him live for the first time several years back, and I have this LP on vinyl. But I had forgotten this particular song! Lovely acoustic number, heartbreaking, with that plaintive violin solo. He remains one of the few writers who can do love songs and to-the-barricades protest numbers with equal conviction and felicity. Will have to give a fresh listen to “Workers Playtime”!
“Lipstick” / Buzzcocks. The classic Buzzcocks sound is instantly appealing, with those assertive but not overly busy guitars, brisk tempos, and Pete Shelley’s snarky-yet-vulnerable adenoidal yelp. Love how this one has no intro, just jumps right in. The rising guitar-and-bass line is very effective. The vocals in this recording sound uncharacteristically muddy to me, unfortunately can’t make out the lyrics.
“Mindless Child of Motherhood” by The Kinks: Songs of this time period often have very round, warm drums and bass that sound so vinyl record to my ears. I am not sure what this song was about but I did not try real hard to figure it out either. The galloping rhythm and distinctive Kinks vocal style delivered…..groovy dude.
“The Only One” by Billy Bragg: I know this song fairly well and love it. The acoustic so upfront and clean. A modern day Bard. The violin (or is that a cello?) such a perfect accompaniment that fit the mood so well. Great tune.
“Lipstick” by Buzzcocks: “In your dreams does your lover have my face?” That seems a bit presumptuous. The frenetic pace and vibe just exude fun. Wish I could hear this in a small smokey (no scratch the smokey part) bar/venue and just start dancing like crazy across the packed room.
“Mindless Child of Motherhood” by The Kinks – Short, simple – to the point, using it’s over 3 minute run time perfectly. Very ‘late 60’s’ pop sound executed perfectly with an upbeat rhythm, yet darker lyrics suggesting doom accompanied by a little gloom.
“The Only One” by Billy Bragg – Wow. 70’s? 80’s? 90’s? Very tough to read the decade on this one, being stripped down and perfect. N doubt, it is a very sad song, but doesn’t feel overly dramatic or fake about its approach. Organic. Honest. Had to listen to this one a couple of times.
“Lipstick” by Buzzcocks – from ‘Love Bites’ in 1978? The Buzzcocks always deliver what you expect of them! Every time. It’s sped up fun, power chords that let you know what you’re in for as soon as the song begins, and ends. Perfection.