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verivorax
Platinum Member
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 Posted - 07/20/2008 : 19:08:02
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The pungent stench isn't so bad.. it's the combination of poor video, incredibly bad sound, sync problems, lack of talent and yes, pretentiousness which makes it memorable and awful.
something I saw years ago, like I said. It was on a compilation of serious metal videos - stuck right out and burned into my mind, apparently.
And I stand by my Eruption comment. It's good, yes, but still overplayed and overhyped. When played, it's usually very poorly.
working music retail numbs you, I think.  Sorry if I pissed on someone's Eruption-love!!  |
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Ytsejam
Copper Member
Colombia
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Posted - 07/21/2008 : 21:15:38
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| we're not gonna take it- twisted sister.. is just like you guys say form kurt cobain... the same thing the voice sings the whole song... it's a great song but we're talking bout just the solos here |
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stahlhart
Platinum Member
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Posted - 07/21/2008 : 22:00:21
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Originally posted by Ytsejam
we're not gonna take it- twisted sister.. is just like you guys say form kurt cobain... the same thing the voice sings the whole song...
But what about George Harrison's solo on "I Should Have Known Better"? What else could he have possibly done there?
Interesting how the double-string bit towards the end calls to mind the slide guitar riffs that would become his signature years later.
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StratoSphere
Double Platinum Member
Canada
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Posted - 07/21/2008 : 23:54:31
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i think we need to make a poll.
i still thing Fight For Your Right by Beastie Boys wins by a mile |
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stahlhart
Platinum Member
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Posted - 07/22/2008 : 00:15:28
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"Hot Blooded" by Foreigner ('this is so intense that I can't play it without making mistakes').
"Wild Wild Life" by Talking Heads (sounds like someone took shredding lessons from Ric Ocasek).
And a vote for the Beastie Boys also (but could that solo have been done badly on purpose?).
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
4854 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2008 : 01:15:24
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| i always thought the Beastie Boys did it badly on purpose - as satire |
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Big Boss Man
Gold Member
USA
564 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2008 : 01:25:20
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| I thought the Beastie Boys did not even play their own instruments on their first recording. Maybe the crap solo was to make people think it was possible they could have played it? |
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jack
Platinum Member
USA
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Posted - 07/22/2008 : 04:27:50
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The solos in the Beastie Boys "Fight for Your Right to Party" and "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" were played by Kerry King of Slayer. Rick Rubin produced License to Ill for his Def Jam Records label, which was also the same label that Slayer was on, until Rick Rubin decided to changed the name to Def American, then just American Records. So Slayers first few albums were originally released on the Def Jam Records, primarily a rap label.
Another trivia note is that the Goo Goo Dolls first few records from way back were originally released on Metal Blade Records... |
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redundant
Silver Member
Turkey
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Posted - 07/22/2008 : 07:21:38
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This one came to me yesterday...
Yardbirds: Heart Full of Soul
The Accused: Jimmy Page
The Charge: Again, playing the vocal melody as the solo, but with an obvious lack of enthusiasm / passion. Clear evidence that even the greats can sometimes just mail it in.
The Verdict: considering Mr. Page's ability, he really should have known better. Guilty of an Awful Solo in the 2nd degree.
As for Eruption...
In most people's minds, there is a fine line between awful "bad" and awful "I never want to hear that _______ing song ever again." |
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stahlhart
Platinum Member
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Posted - 07/22/2008 : 14:42:06
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Originally posted by redundant
This one came to me yesterday...
Yardbirds: Heart Full of Soul
The Accused: Jimmy Page
The Charge: Again, playing the vocal melody as the solo, but with an obvious lack of enthusiasm / passion. Clear evidence that even the greats can sometimes just mail it in.
The Verdict: considering Mr. Page's ability, he really should have known better. Guilty of an Awful Solo in the 2nd degree.
Isn't this Jeff Beck, in the 1965 version...?
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redundant
Silver Member
Turkey
247 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2008 : 21:04:52
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quote:
Originally posted by stahlhart
quote:
Originally posted by redundant
This one came to me yesterday...
Yardbirds: Heart Full of Soul
The Accused: Jimmy Page
The Charge: Again, playing the vocal melody as the solo, but with an obvious lack of enthusiasm / passion. Clear evidence that even the greats can sometimes just mail it in.
The Verdict: considering Mr. Page's ability, he really should have known better. Guilty of an Awful Solo in the 2nd degree.
Isn't this Jeff Beck, in the 1965 version...?
Last I saw at Youtube it was Page, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kc0D-s0zTI4&feature=related but if I am wrong, then Jeff Beck still has a crappy solo to answer for |
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stahlhart
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bossarea
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
3652 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2008 : 23:13:02
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Here's what the sleeve notes on my greatest hits album has to say about Yardbird's Heart Full Of Soul.
One of their best known numbers, Heart Full Of Soul features Jeff's fuzz guitar approximating the sound of a sitar. (In fact, the original arrangement called for a sitar.) In addition to its Eastern-music overtones, the track has a galloping, Spaghetti-Western kind of feel. The harmonies are impressive. (Think of how they sing "Ha-ah-art, ha-ah-art full of soul," one voice going up, the other descending.) "Heart Full Of Soul" - another Graham Gouldman goodie - appeared in mid 1965, reaching #9 in the states and #2 in Britain. Take that, Beatles! |
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redundant
Silver Member
Turkey
247 Posts |
Posted - 07/23/2008 : 08:37:28
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Originally posted by bossarea
Here's what the sleeve notes on my greatest hits album has to say about Yardbird's Heart Full Of Soul.
One of their best known numbers, Heart Full Of Soul features Jeff's fuzz guitar approximating the sound of a sitar. (In fact, the original arrangement called for a sitar.) In addition to its Eastern-music overtones, the track has a galloping, Spaghetti-Western kind of feel. The harmonies are impressive. (Think of how they sing "Ha-ah-art, ha-ah-art full of soul," one voice going up, the other descending.) "Heart Full Of Soul" - another Graham Gouldman goodie - appeared in mid 1965, reaching #9 in the states and #2 in Britain. Take that, Beatles!
It is the absolute brilliance of the rest of the song that makes the solo sound so lame. That, and the two chicken squawk notes he ends on.
Edit: In contrast, the solo in Shapes of Things deserves tons of love. |
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bossarea
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/30/2008 : 00:28:00
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The song kept sticking in my head since this discussion so in the end I decided to record it. When it was time to do the vocals it became sort of a piss-take. At least it will make you appreciate the original more 
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