tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815215641735446886.post2394207940364381961..comments2024-01-26T07:11:45.193-05:00Comments on Linear Tracking Lives!: By George! Here's the High LlamasBrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04321051045499549249noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815215641735446886.post-81648603522002039262015-01-18T12:39:30.279-05:002015-01-18T12:39:30.279-05:00E, Oh, then you are ready for this album. Go get i...E, Oh, then you are ready for this album. Go get it.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321051045499549249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815215641735446886.post-74224280902180311912015-01-18T12:35:01.386-05:002015-01-18T12:35:01.386-05:00I'm pretty sure I own everything but the debut...I'm pretty sure I own everything but the debut, and this. It does help, Brian. Thanks ,Uncle Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04570327775449916376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815215641735446886.post-10973092081334536032015-01-17T03:00:07.675-05:002015-01-17T03:00:07.675-05:00E,
Talahomi Way was a grower for me. I remember Dr...E,<br />Talahomi Way was a grower for me. I remember Drag City releasing the song Fly Baby Fly as a download prior to the release. I wasn't all that enamored with it, didn't like the vocals, but I bought the album out of pure reflex. High Llamas, after all. I think it's probably the least influenced by Wilson of the entire discography. Lots of strings and vibes... very little of the electronic side this time. Much more like Beet, Maze and Corn than Hawaii or Cold and Bouncy. Not sure how many albums you have. At the end of the day, you will probably want it, but it may not be the next one you need. Go give the song Berry Adams a listen. I'm sure it's on youtube. My personal favorite from this lot. Oh, and Fly Baby Fly turned out to be wonderful too. Hope this helps.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321051045499549249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815215641735446886.post-16812091490565806852015-01-16T18:04:51.490-05:002015-01-16T18:04:51.490-05:00Talahomi Way, that is. :)Talahomi Way, that is. :)Uncle Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04570327775449916376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815215641735446886.post-81923277789641707862015-01-16T18:04:14.727-05:002015-01-16T18:04:14.727-05:00I really need to pick up their newest one. Can you...I really need to pick up their newest one. Can you offer some thoughts on Talihomi Way? Oh, and a special mention regarding those fantastic album covers! Wonderful!Uncle Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04570327775449916376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815215641735446886.post-45580551595915642592015-01-16T17:18:17.912-05:002015-01-16T17:18:17.912-05:00E,
Every album you named is wonderful. I like more...E,<br />Every album you named is wonderful. I like more Beach Boys than most, I imagine, but I have a particular love of just about everything from side two of Beach Boys Today! through Surf's Up. I like the additional influence you named too. Well done.<br /><br />Swede,<br />I don't know when you stopped buying High Llamas, but I can give you some recommendations if needed. I like almost all of the albums, but some are better than others.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321051045499549249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815215641735446886.post-39958738983236425632015-01-16T17:11:33.142-05:002015-01-16T17:11:33.142-05:00George, E, Swede and Scott,
This is such a pleasan...George, E, Swede and Scott,<br />This is such a pleasant surprise. Sometimes you post material you know will be loved... this was not one of those moments for me. I hit the publish button with the expectation of hearing nothing... or nothing good. Great to know my pals share my affinity for the High Llamas. Makes my day. Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321051045499549249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815215641735446886.post-38867951830395972452015-01-16T15:59:32.033-05:002015-01-16T15:59:32.033-05:00One of the best albums of '96. Yes there is a ...One of the best albums of '96. Yes there is a lot of Brian Wilson influence on the album but there is so much more than that. Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03958875416084119469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815215641735446886.post-46809654004273307802015-01-16T15:26:45.082-05:002015-01-16T15:26:45.082-05:00It's been a very long time since I heard the H...It's been a very long time since I heard the High Llamas - these three tunes sound great. A quick look at Wikipedia tells me that I'm way out of the loop as regards Mr O'Hagan's work. Time to do a little catching up.The Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13237251779370596904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815215641735446886.post-81088953342851643862015-01-16T12:14:44.430-05:002015-01-16T12:14:44.430-05:00Hi Brian
Thanks for giving a little love to the H...Hi Brian<br /><br />Thanks for giving a little love to the High Llamas! I have not been a fan as long as you (discovered sometime in the early '00's, I think), but I'm making up for lost time! A happy side affect was that they made me look more deeply into the late '60's/early '70's Beach Boys catalog, and I found a whole new appreciation for albums like Surf's Up, Sunflower, Friends and 20/20. In addition to the other influences you mention, some of the late '50's and early '60's composers like Esquivel (you know, space age bachelor pad stuff, exotica, etc) are fairly apparant as well, in my opinion.Uncle Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04570327775449916376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815215641735446886.post-57187967685706687932015-01-16T05:07:51.777-05:002015-01-16T05:07:51.777-05:00Hi Brian, thanks for th emention. Derivative or in...Hi Brian, thanks for th emention. Derivative or influence? I'm not sure it really matters if the music is good. Sparkle is similar to the last track on Pet Sounds, no bad thing.And Suits....it's infuriatingly me, reminding me of something else...<br />Cheers, Brian, you've introduced to me tosome more good music.georgehttp://gaforsyth.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com