Re: Pete Townshend - White City: A Novel (1985)

by Nightjar Wed Feb 17, 2021 7:02 pm

The bass and synths are a match made in mid-80s heaven.

by **The Call of the Wendigo** Wed Feb 17, 2021 7:02 pm

One with giant robots and spaceships.

by **The Call of the Wendigo** Wed Feb 17, 2021 7:02 pm

And people who can fly.

by Nightjar Wed Feb 17, 2021 7:02 pm

This track is boss.

by **The Call of the Wendigo** Wed Feb 17, 2021 7:02 pm

Talking.

by Guest Wed Feb 17, 2021 7:02 pm

Talking.

Is that Bob Geldof?

by Guest Wed Feb 17, 2021 7:03 pm

Chorus has arrived!

by Nightjar Wed Feb 17, 2021 7:03 pm

Bridge aside, very Rog' Wakkers.

by Guest Wed Feb 17, 2021 7:03 pm

by **The Call of the Wendigo** Wed Feb 17, 2021 7:03 pm

Out-of-control fret bass.

by Nightjar Wed Feb 17, 2021 7:04 pm

by Guest Wed Feb 17, 2021 7:04 pm

Nightjar wrote:I actually saw PT doing this album live at Brixton Academy at the time.

I sat up in the near-empty gods with my Mum and a few other friends and family.

The opening track is the only one I remember liking particularly.

I remember being very impressed by the lady percussionist throughout the gig.

https://youtu.be/OP9KtdU4k5k?t=881

hmm

by Nightjar Wed Feb 17, 2021 7:04 pm

The Call of the Wendigo wrote:Out-of-control fret bass.

Almost sounds like Magma.

by Guest Wed Feb 17, 2021 7:04 pm

The Call of the Wendigo wrote:Out-of-control fret bass.

That's how he should play with The Who. Colbert

by Guest Wed Feb 17, 2021 7:05 pm

Double bass drum attack!

by **The Call of the Wendigo** Wed Feb 17, 2021 7:05 pm

Track 2 - Brilliant Blues.

by **The Call of the Wendigo** Wed Feb 17, 2021 7:06 pm

Some sort of attempt to do 1960s Pop.

by Guest Wed Feb 17, 2021 7:06 pm

See if I can remember the rest, other than the title track and Face the Face

by Nightjar Wed Feb 17, 2021 7:06 pm

Odd change of pace.

Reminiscent of The Kinks.

by Guest Wed Feb 17, 2021 7:06 pm

Brilliant Blues

Sounds like something off Face Dances.

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