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Post by The Call of the Wendigo Wed Apr 15, 2020 9:20 pm

REM's 8th studio album, which yielded SIX singles. llama

This was always a favourite of mine in my younger days but has it stood the test of time?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEaxLGNm7PQ&list=PLyr02rEOrv-vgjDOycGMHeBOXx2UbHrk7

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_for_the_People

Track listing
All songs written by Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Michael Stipe, except where noted.

Side one – "Drive side"

"Drive" – 4:31
"Try Not to Breathe" – 3:50
"The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite" – 4:06
"Everybody Hurts" – 5:17
"New Orleans Instrumental No. 1" – 2:13
"Sweetness Follows" – 4:19
Side two – "Ride side"

"Monty Got a Raw Deal" – 3:17
"Ignoreland" – 4:24
"Star Me Kitten" – 3:15
"Man on the Moon" – 5:13
"Nightswimming" – 4:16
"Find the River" – 3:50

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Post by Guest Wed Apr 15, 2020 9:38 pm

I've tried to like their earlier albums, but they're so basic, compared to a poor The Smiths B-side they're flattened. And the lyrics are an halfwits idea of intelligent lyrics.

And the later anti-pop ones seem to have half the ideas song needs, a bit like Coldplay now I think about it.

I much prefer their sell out successful phase. OR DO I? There's only one way to find out, listen.

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Post by cosmictanya Wed Apr 15, 2020 9:42 pm

I prefer Monster. Apologies.

But I do like Nightswimming. That's my favourite track on AFTP.
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Post by Guest Wed Apr 15, 2020 9:45 pm

I like the story that the Track 'What's the Frequency Kenneth?' came after the phrase John Hinckley Jr. repeatedly shouted at the cameraman as he was arrested after trying to kill Ronald Reagan.

It wasn't true.

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Post by Fangirl Three Wed Apr 15, 2020 9:58 pm

I thought it was to do with people beating up Truman Capote. Or do I mean Gore Vidal?

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Well it seems it was american newsreader Dan Rather who had 'Kenneth, what's the frequency' shouted at him before the onslaught began.

Whyever did I think Capote or Vidal had anything to do with it?

Or is it maybe mentioned in a Tennessee Williams biography I happened to read?

Kenneth. Tennessee Williams. Williams. Think about it yes

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Post by Nightjar Fri Apr 24, 2020 6:53 pm

Is this what we're doing then?

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Post by Nightjar Fri Apr 24, 2020 6:55 pm

Perhaps, we should do 'Upstairs' after?

If we're up to it that is.

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Post by The Call of the Wendigo Fri Apr 24, 2020 6:57 pm

Nightjar wrote:Perhaps, we should do 'Upstairs' after?

If we're up to it that is.

I'm sure we can manage it. yes

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Post by The Call of the Wendigo Fri Apr 24, 2020 7:00 pm

It's started! Excited

Track 1 - Drive.

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Post by Guest Fri Apr 24, 2020 7:00 pm

I'm in!

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Post by The Call of the Wendigo Fri Apr 24, 2020 7:00 pm

For some reason, this always reminds me of David Essex's Rock On.

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Post by Nightjar Fri Apr 24, 2020 7:00 pm

Eagles-style intro.

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Post by Guest Fri Apr 24, 2020 7:00 pm

Aperdigio.

Really simple ones.

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Post by The Call of the Wendigo Fri Apr 24, 2020 7:01 pm

Is this about drugs? I'm never sure.

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Post by Guest Fri Apr 24, 2020 7:01 pm

I've always liked the cover spiky thing on this album.

Wonder what it is?

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Post by Nightjar Fri Apr 24, 2020 7:01 pm

Still sounds like The Eagles.

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Post by The Call of the Wendigo Fri Apr 24, 2020 7:01 pm

"Ticked. Tocked."

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Post by Nightjar Fri Apr 24, 2020 7:02 pm

WhatDoesThisButtonDo? wrote:I've always liked the cover spiky thing on this album.

Wonder what it is?

An anchor?

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Post by Guest Fri Apr 24, 2020 7:02 pm

This does sound like the sort of song I could write if I could be bothered finishing one.

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Post by The Call of the Wendigo Fri Apr 24, 2020 7:02 pm

War of the Worlds style strings. fiddle

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