tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815215641735446886.post7262077306817404435..comments2024-01-26T07:11:45.193-05:00Comments on Linear Tracking Lives!: Another Save From 'Goodbye Cruel World'Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04321051045499549249noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815215641735446886.post-83652364576892060492017-06-27T15:04:43.986-04:002017-06-27T15:04:43.986-04:00As someone who devoured everything Weller did up t...As someone who devoured everything Weller did up to he brought an end to TSC, I'm happy to admit a soft spot for Tracie but I never got round to buying all that much. This was a new one on me, as was the backstory of EC's involvement. It's rather lovely, so thank you.<br /><br />The Muse quip from JTFL is harsh. But I suppose it is fair. I've their debut CD on the shelf and some of it works quite well, thanks in part the work of John Leckie in the producer's chair. Then again, that was 1999 and they've done nothing worth listening to since.JChttp://www.thenewvinylvillain.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815215641735446886.post-1845963840451609402017-06-26T16:50:00.524-04:002017-06-26T16:50:00.524-04:00I've got a Muse albumI've got a Muse albumGeorgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12140350486850944468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815215641735446886.post-24308005638750037152017-06-26T04:48:37.177-04:002017-06-26T04:48:37.177-04:00I laughed out loud at JTFL's Muse quip.I laughed out loud at JTFL's Muse quip. The Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13237251779370596904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815215641735446886.post-44669067480170971422017-06-25T18:06:10.185-04:002017-06-25T18:06:10.185-04:00Yes -- JTFL get comment of the year in my book wit...Yes -- JTFL get comment of the year in my book with that devastating mention of Muse.Echorichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853063796135973187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815215641735446886.post-15131828991833317632017-06-25T13:55:17.649-04:002017-06-25T13:55:17.649-04:00Echorich, That's a nice little summary of the ...Echorich, That's a nice little summary of the Respond years, but this is what I found most intriguing: "I would have loved to hear DC Lee sing House That Jack Built as a Style Council song back then." Brilliant idea. I may have to join you with Price You Pay later today. <br /><br />Adam, Your piece on Nick Cave at Glastonbury was terrific. Great storytelling. I had never seen that clip before, and the photo was perfect too. Tracie never had a moment here like she did in the UK, but that's a tale that has been told many times. <br /><br />JTFL, Muse. That was good.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321051045499549249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815215641735446886.post-79530713430684845062017-06-25T06:57:13.409-04:002017-06-25T06:57:13.409-04:00I've got a soft spot for Tracie and her record...I've got a soft spot for Tracie and her records. Swiss Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13119322217065850020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815215641735446886.post-87474954707994223582017-06-24T17:48:23.474-04:002017-06-24T17:48:23.474-04:00It is just a bit symbiotic that Tracie does The Tu...It is just a bit symbiotic that Tracie does The Tube, meets EC on the plane back from Newcastle to London, EC writes a song for Tracie and then she flies back to Newcastle to perform it on...The Tube...<br /><br />Brian you are correct, this is certainly Sophisti-Pop! It's also my favorite song from Tracie. Never understand how she was talked into wearing so much male drag - lots of skinny suits - back in those days. I must say I would have loved to hear DC Lee sing House That Jack Built as a Style Council song back then.<br /><br />One of the biggest mistakes Weller did with Respond is thinking he could package the Respond acts together and put them out on the road as a package like back in the 60's...it didn't do any of the acts any favors. <br /><br />Finally, listening Tracey has made me want to pull out my The Questions music and enjoy that this evening. Price You Pay is toe tapping 80's Mod/Power Pop.Echorichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853063796135973187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815215641735446886.post-59016876589703848432017-06-24T17:11:46.981-04:002017-06-24T17:11:46.981-04:00No worries. If I learned anything from my recent ...No worries. If I learned anything from my recent foray into the world of outlaw country music is that all music is valid and everyone gets to like what they want. Except Muse.JTFLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06656645799483286263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815215641735446886.post-24825870256931745002017-06-24T17:02:52.241-04:002017-06-24T17:02:52.241-04:00Swede, Your mind is still sharp, my boy. This one ...Swede, Your mind is still sharp, my boy. This one only got to No. 59. The big hits were in the rear-view mirror by this point. The pop world is a fickle one... as you know.<br /><br />JTFL, I'm going to be kinder to the songs of GCW in my next post. That's a promise. I knew you liked this song, and I cringed a bit while thinking of you reading another post. Tried to take the foot off the gas this time around, but I guess I failed. Stay tuned. <br /><br />Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321051045499549249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815215641735446886.post-47517440697924166232017-06-24T16:11:09.059-04:002017-06-24T16:11:09.059-04:00At the risk of repeating myself and re-starting th...At the risk of repeating myself and re-starting the war, 'Joe Porterhouse' is yet another tune from GCW that I really like. The soft opening and dynamic chorus, the trademark wordplay, Nieve's playful runs, EC harmonizing with himself...I just don't get the antipathy for this LP. <br /><br />Tracie's tune is nice too -- never heard it before. I used to consider myself something of an Anglophile but I'm like a schoolboy compared to Brian. Your collection must be housed in an airplane hangar!JTFLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06656645799483286263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815215641735446886.post-58536685430826108012017-06-24T16:07:41.791-04:002017-06-24T16:07:41.791-04:00I remember Tracie very well and I was selling reco...I remember Tracie very well and I was selling records day in and day out in 1984, but I have absolutely zero recollection or knowledge of the song '(I Love You) When You Sleep', let alone the fact that it was written by EC - you learn something new every day. I reckon it's a very commendable effort by Ms Young and can quite understand why it caught your ear.The Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13237251779370596904noreply@blogger.com