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Middle Aged Dummies - Artist - Round 3 - #1's have been posted! (10 Viewers)
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Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Okay- I'm not writing that much on Brian Setzer. Not that there isn't that much- I'm just not doing it.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Anything people want to know about Mitski wil come from cryptic lyric posts
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
I write for a living so I can't help myself when I really get going on something. Definitely not expecting others to go to that length.
John Maddens Lunchbox
Socialism for Dummies
Im a lover not a writer
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Are you a midnight toker?
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
I was thinking of buying a book on Fanny, but now I don't have to.
jwb
Footballguy
The Doors part 3
Jim Morrison
So much has been written about Jim that there’s little I can add save for my own opinions/slant. He was a lot of things: rock star, reluctant sex symbol, poet, southern gentleman, a voracious reader, a pretty intelligent and rebellious guy who questioned everything and tested everyone… but the big one that eclipsed all of these was alcoholic.
Jim was a severe alcoholic, and it ended up dominating his life and most certainly heavily contributed to his death at 27.
He didn’t start out that way – when he was recruited by Ray on that beach, he was more or less a weed smoking / LSD-taking hippie living on a rooftop, always reading a book, and writing poetry/songs. And he would likely have been happy if that was his life – Jim was a true “take it as it comes” guy. Even at their peak, he cared little for success / making more money, often carrying nothing more than a driver’s license with him, relying on friends and the Doors business end to handle his tabs / debts.
But as success came, and with it the public’s increasing focus on his good looks, he started to rebel against that. Rebelling was his thing – he rebelled against his family in Florida (his father was a domineering Navy admiral), even telling reporters they were dead. He rebelled against any authority (got arrested on stage once for berating a cop – this is one part of the movie that’s pretty accurate), and, after initially embracing it with the leather suits and such, he even rebelled against being a sex symbol.
And he started to drink. A lot. Jim was not a good drunk either – from all reports, he was one of those guys who became impossible to be with unless you were as drunk as him. He could be mean, cruel, and eventually get so drunk that he’d sloppily pass out after maybe pissing himself. That type of drunk.
In the beginning he was a prolific frontman – everyone wanted to see Jim’s antics and hear what he had to say. But as the alcohol creeped into it a Doors show became 50/50 thing. If he was just buzzed and “on” it could be epic. If he got hammered, it was a trainwreck. He’d berate the audience, start songs and end them without warning, etc. The other three Doors were getting fed up.
His appearance also changed markedly. The clean-shaven, sleek leather-clad icon became bloated and bearded guy who was drunk more often than not.
But he always loved the music, and had a heck of a voice for the type of music they did. This is evident by their last two albums. Even with Jim seemingly a shell of himself, the bluesy Morrison Hotel (Jim would have been a fine old Bluesman), and LA Women are fantastic albums, with many considering the latter their best (it’s right there with the first one for me).
After LA Woman was recorded, he took off to Paris with Pam, his main girl who was with him the entire time (despite there being many other women). He wanted to take a break: just be anonymous, write poetry, etc. But he continued drinking, and there are some reports of heroin (which Pam liked). By most accounts Jim was never into that, but we’ll never really know the truth.
Jim died in Paris on July 3, 1971. Heart attack in the bathtub was the report, but it’s real sketchy as to what really happened, and there are very conflicting reports. And thanks to Ray, the “did he fake his death” became a thing. He was buried there, and his gravesite remains a tourist destination even today.
I tend to believe the heart attack thing myself. He squeezed an immense amount of living into those 5 years of Doors success, and it caught up to him. But it was a good ride, and they are one of my favorite bands.
Jim Morrison
So much has been written about Jim that there’s little I can add save for my own opinions/slant. He was a lot of things: rock star, reluctant sex symbol, poet, southern gentleman, a voracious reader, a pretty intelligent and rebellious guy who questioned everything and tested everyone… but the big one that eclipsed all of these was alcoholic.
Jim was a severe alcoholic, and it ended up dominating his life and most certainly heavily contributed to his death at 27.
He didn’t start out that way – when he was recruited by Ray on that beach, he was more or less a weed smoking / LSD-taking hippie living on a rooftop, always reading a book, and writing poetry/songs. And he would likely have been happy if that was his life – Jim was a true “take it as it comes” guy. Even at their peak, he cared little for success / making more money, often carrying nothing more than a driver’s license with him, relying on friends and the Doors business end to handle his tabs / debts.
But as success came, and with it the public’s increasing focus on his good looks, he started to rebel against that. Rebelling was his thing – he rebelled against his family in Florida (his father was a domineering Navy admiral), even telling reporters they were dead. He rebelled against any authority (got arrested on stage once for berating a cop – this is one part of the movie that’s pretty accurate), and, after initially embracing it with the leather suits and such, he even rebelled against being a sex symbol.
And he started to drink. A lot. Jim was not a good drunk either – from all reports, he was one of those guys who became impossible to be with unless you were as drunk as him. He could be mean, cruel, and eventually get so drunk that he’d sloppily pass out after maybe pissing himself. That type of drunk.
In the beginning he was a prolific frontman – everyone wanted to see Jim’s antics and hear what he had to say. But as the alcohol creeped into it a Doors show became 50/50 thing. If he was just buzzed and “on” it could be epic. If he got hammered, it was a trainwreck. He’d berate the audience, start songs and end them without warning, etc. The other three Doors were getting fed up.
His appearance also changed markedly. The clean-shaven, sleek leather-clad icon became bloated and bearded guy who was drunk more often than not.
But he always loved the music, and had a heck of a voice for the type of music they did. This is evident by their last two albums. Even with Jim seemingly a shell of himself, the bluesy Morrison Hotel (Jim would have been a fine old Bluesman), and LA Women are fantastic albums, with many considering the latter their best (it’s right there with the first one for me).
After LA Woman was recorded, he took off to Paris with Pam, his main girl who was with him the entire time (despite there being many other women). He wanted to take a break: just be anonymous, write poetry, etc. But he continued drinking, and there are some reports of heroin (which Pam liked). By most accounts Jim was never into that, but we’ll never really know the truth.
Jim died in Paris on July 3, 1971. Heart attack in the bathtub was the report, but it’s real sketchy as to what really happened, and there are very conflicting reports. And thanks to Ray, the “did he fake his death” became a thing. He was buried there, and his gravesite remains a tourist destination even today.
I tend to believe the heart attack thing myself. He squeezed an immense amount of living into those 5 years of Doors success, and it caught up to him. But it was a good ride, and they are one of my favorite bands.
-OZ-
Footballguy
It’s fun to look back at old posts and think about whether our opinions have changed.
From the “Rank your top 5 "Rock" albums from the past 20 years (released in 2003 or later)” thread.
I actually drop this Zach brown album off the list but the others remain.
From the “Rank your top 5 "Rock" albums from the past 20 years (released in 2003 or later)” thread.
I actually drop this Zach brown album off the list but the others remain.
zamboni
Footballguy
List completed. This is going to be far from a greatest hits package and the hardest thing was not including the entire Pet Sounds album to provide a bit more diversity.
Zegras11
Footballguy
One last thing... On spotify links, please click on your song, and then on the three dots to the right, click on that and grab the SHARE LINK from there please,
Several of you used different links last time on Spotify and only the above display nicely here on the MB. Thanks
Several of you used different links last time on Spotify and only the above display nicely here on the MB. Thanks
Ilov80s
Footballguy
I am dumb and have this problem every time. The song #1 is the first song that will be posted,right?
Zegras11
Footballguy
In Order with Fave #1 at TOP and Least Fave at BOTTOM. Don't Binky It!!
No, you list them #1 atr top, 31at bottom.
31's will be posted here first.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Ok I totally did it backwards last time
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
There's always one in every group.
Don Quixote
Footballguy
Yeah, I remember you mentioned you did it backwards last time — I recall you had a Christmas song at #31 that you mentioned expecting it to be last as things due to end around in December, but led off countdown instead.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Yep that is exactly what happened
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Submitted. I haven't Binky'd it yet and I didn't this time either.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Dammit, I need to finalize my order tonight!
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Narrator: Instead, he hit the bong and watched a bad ‘80s movie.
Zegras11
Footballguy
binky - drank the bong water
krista4
Footballguy
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
How dare you. The Golden Child is not bad.
John Maddens Lunchbox
Socialism for Dummies
The Sweet is in.
Will not be changed as im busy working on Chvrches
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Oingo list is in. Suck it, Pip!!
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Very interesting start to the playlist.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Scoresman
Footballguy
You have no idea. Sarah Palin plays a mean bass guitar.
zamboni
Footballguy
The Beach Boys
Unfortunately, I don't have the time or sophistication to put together an adequate synopsis, so I let AI do the work. Most probably know much of the backstory, but worth putting out there regardless.
The Beach Boys embody the quintessential California dream, their music a sun-soaked symphony of surf, cars, and teenage longing that captured the essence of 1960s Americana. Led by the visionary Brian Wilson, the band transcended their early surf rock roots to pioneer a new era of pop sophistication with albums like 'Pet Sounds' and 'Smile.' Wilson's intricate arrangements and ethereal harmonies set a new standard for studio craftsmanship, influencing generations of musicians with their lush, multi-layered soundscapes.
While their early hits celebrated the carefree joys of youth, later tracks showcased Wilson's introspective songwriting, delving into themes of love and existential yearning with a depth rarely seen in pop music of the time. Their ability to blend complex orchestration with infectious melodies earned them critical acclaim and a devoted fan base, solidifying their status as one of rock’s most enduring acts.
Yet, behind the harmonies and acclaim lay a turbulent story of artistic struggle and personal strife. Brian Wilson's battle with mental health issues and the band's internal dynamics added layers of complexity to their narrative, shaping both their music and their legacy. Despite these challenges, the Beach Boys’ influence persists, their songs timeless anthems of summer and nostalgia that continue to resonate.
My song list will hopefully have a decent representation of the early and later years as their musical journey shifted. But as mentioned earlier, to get a broader perspective, this list won't be chock full of the classics that everyone knows.
Unfortunately, I don't have the time or sophistication to put together an adequate synopsis, so I let AI do the work. Most probably know much of the backstory, but worth putting out there regardless.
The Beach Boys embody the quintessential California dream, their music a sun-soaked symphony of surf, cars, and teenage longing that captured the essence of 1960s Americana. Led by the visionary Brian Wilson, the band transcended their early surf rock roots to pioneer a new era of pop sophistication with albums like 'Pet Sounds' and 'Smile.' Wilson's intricate arrangements and ethereal harmonies set a new standard for studio craftsmanship, influencing generations of musicians with their lush, multi-layered soundscapes.
While their early hits celebrated the carefree joys of youth, later tracks showcased Wilson's introspective songwriting, delving into themes of love and existential yearning with a depth rarely seen in pop music of the time. Their ability to blend complex orchestration with infectious melodies earned them critical acclaim and a devoted fan base, solidifying their status as one of rock’s most enduring acts.
Yet, behind the harmonies and acclaim lay a turbulent story of artistic struggle and personal strife. Brian Wilson's battle with mental health issues and the band's internal dynamics added layers of complexity to their narrative, shaping both their music and their legacy. Despite these challenges, the Beach Boys’ influence persists, their songs timeless anthems of summer and nostalgia that continue to resonate.
My song list will hopefully have a decent representation of the early and later years as their musical journey shifted. But as mentioned earlier, to get a broader perspective, this list won't be chock full of the classics that everyone knows.
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-OZ-
Footballguy
mostly because we’re heading out of town tomorrow.FWIW, my list is in order, with 3 subsets based on feelings
31-20:
19-11:
10-1:
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Ilov80s
Footballguy
Mitski submitted. For those unfamiliar with her, here’s a brief explainer:
…has become the US’s best young singer-songwriter, stating her feelings with dry amusement or real pain. Her songs are vignettes heavy with painterly symbolism. She connects squalling indie-rock to ambient ballads with plenty in between; her chords never resolve in the way you think they will, rather like life. Perhaps therapists hate her because she is putting them out of a job – as well as being troubling, her music is often uplifting, cathartic and compassionate.
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…has become the US’s best young singer-songwriter, stating her feelings with dry amusement or real pain. Her songs are vignettes heavy with painterly symbolism. She connects squalling indie-rock to ambient ballads with plenty in between; her chords never resolve in the way you think they will, rather like life. Perhaps therapists hate her because she is putting them out of a job – as well as being troubling, her music is often uplifting, cathartic and compassionate.
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Scoresman
Footballguy
Outside of one or two, this may as well be a list of the fantasy football team names in one of my leagues.
Yambag
Footballguy
Submitted and edited once I realized I had the order backwards. For me, not a rank by favorite, but a rank of what I feel is the best order to get to know the band as a whole.
Charlie Steiner
Footballguy
The Moody Blues have been submitted. Have a groovy day.
zamboni
Footballguy
I would have waited until Tuesday afternoon but that’s me.
Charlie Steiner
Footballguy
:golfclap
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Or done it at night (in white satin).
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
-OZ-
Footballguy
Blue December seems more fitting for my FF teams.
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