hoke
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Post by hoke on Dec 20, 2008 11:30:40 GMT -5
Man, I'm SO ashamed. Where the FUCK have I BEEN ?!?!?!
SOFT ROCK and Fiestas + Fiascos ? Must owns. Simply terrific. Finn had It back then, man. "Perscription Sunglasses" ? A modern classic. Simply elegant and the lyrics are as touching as, say "Lord I'm Discouraged".
They were like a more, raw, foul-mouthed THS...and I like that. But Finn...wow, I feel he's a freekin' genius.
That is all.
Carry on. ;D
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TheWho
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Post by TheWho on Dec 20, 2008 12:35:09 GMT -5
Prescription Sunglasses is f-ing amazing
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Sunny D
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Post by Sunny D on Dec 20, 2008 12:43:53 GMT -5
All I can say to Hoke's post is:
YES.
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Post by gushingblood on Dec 20, 2008 13:22:16 GMT -5
Just downloaded Fiesta's + Fiascos
The opening song is great, I can't believe I didn't delve into them straight away. I guess I was scared that I may not like LP which could have left me not like THS as much as I do.
I am glad that I was wrong.
Where can I get Soft Rock from.
It's not on iTunes, and I don't fancy spending shitload of money on eBay
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hoke
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Post by hoke on Dec 20, 2008 13:23:00 GMT -5
I ALWAYS spell presciption wrong ! Dammit !
Thanks you guys.
Another one I really Like is "To Live and Die in LBI". "The crowd cheered when she threw up her beer"
I'm in heaven, man. It's like when I bought all THS cds at one times and gorged myself on A+ music-- now I get to do it all again !
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Post by gushingblood on Dec 20, 2008 13:23:49 GMT -5
Whilst googling "fiestas + fiascos" I typed in Diestas, is that a good band name? or not  |
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hoke
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Post by hoke on Dec 20, 2008 13:24:21 GMT -5
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Post by gushingblood on Dec 20, 2008 13:25:15 GMT -5
I'm in heaven, man. It's like when I bought all THS cds at one times and gorged myself on A+ music-- now I get to do it all again ! Oh my god, the day I bought BAGIA, SS, and AKM was one of the best days of my life, just lying on my bed and letting my stereo rotate the CDs. So fucking pro |
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hoke
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Post by hoke on Dec 20, 2008 13:28:35 GMT -5
Oops. Don't know why only half that freekin' link didn't do its thing. Anyway, yeah, that's where I got it---click on "buy" and it'll take you to Amazon adn why didn't I just post THAT one ?
Well, you can sample all the songs anyway. I think they're ALL good.
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Post by Jersey on Dec 20, 2008 14:11:10 GMT -5
Yeah I was late to this party too.
JUST got Fiestas and Fiascos and love it more than SS.
"Now you're tanner, you're thinner, you'll drink right through dinner there'll be needles and pinners, there's prizes for the winners"
Fuck. Perfect.
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Post by bigontheinside on Dec 20, 2008 15:01:54 GMT -5
I like fiestas + fiascos, but I'm having trouble getting into soft rock.
don't know why.
They're nowhere near THS in my opinion
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Post by gushingblood on Dec 20, 2008 15:12:22 GMT -5
Seems more punkier with little production compared to BAGIA for example.
BTW, is the BAGIA producer same as the SP one. Because the sound on BAGIA is really good and clear, whilst SP can be quite murky at times.
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Post by hoodrat on Dec 20, 2008 15:22:25 GMT -5
Seems more punkier with little production compared to BAGIA for example. BTW, is the BAGIA producer same as the SP one. Because the sound on BAGIA is really good and clear, whilst SP can be quite murky at times. yes, john agnello produced both. (he is affectionately johnny lemans around here.)  |
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hoke
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Post by hoke on Dec 20, 2008 15:37:53 GMT -5
"I ALWAYS spell presciption wrong ! Dammit !"
No, offisher, I haven't been drin-hic-ing...
LOL
Dumbass...
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Sunny D
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Post by Sunny D on Dec 20, 2008 22:50:59 GMT -5
Seems more punkier with little production compared to BAGIA for example. BTW, is the BAGIA producer same as the SP one. Because the sound on BAGIA is really good and clear, whilst SP can be quite murky at times. Yep, John Agnello! And I know what you mean about the SP murkiness, too. |
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Post by campfirewood1980 on Dec 21, 2008 0:08:00 GMT -5
I like fiestas + fiascos, but I'm having trouble getting into soft rock. don't know why. They're nowhere near THS in my opinion isn't a linear album the way Fiestas is- it's a sort of retrospective, with a number of singles/EP tracks in there. Most of the tracks feed into the main Lifter Puller saga- the Eyepatch Guy, Dwight, Jenny, Juanita, Katrina, and the Nice Nice- but come from different points in the band's existence. Some of the singles have a production standard that is equivalent to Fiestas or Almost Killed Me, while some are of a lower quality. All have a certain charm that reveals itself upon further investigation. Some of the songs took longer for me to warm up to them, but I'm glad I was patient and kept listening- Lifter Puller songs tend to be far funnier than Hold Steady songs. On the other hand, "The Pirate and the Penpal" includes some of the most devastating lines I've ever heard... |
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Post by mike on Dec 21, 2008 6:24:00 GMT -5
Whilst googling "fiestas + fiascos" I typed in Diestas, is that a good band name? or not not. most certainly not. fiestas and fiascos has a few totally great songs, but i feel like it kind of gets disjointed and trails off a little towards the end, so it's my least favourite of the lifter puller albums. does anyone know if the vinyl version is worth anything? my copy of soft rock was tragically destroyed but thankfully i still have my original copies of s/t and hd&d. |
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Post by lilhan on Dec 21, 2008 10:28:04 GMT -5
i lovelovelove lifter puller!!
there is something much more sketchy and debauched about them, which is always nice.
soft rock is awesome from start to finish! just give it time to sink in.
i love everything they ever did. ever.
cannot wait for that anthology to hit. i only have downloaded copies because, well, real copies are kinda scarce and expensive here.
mike, you have the vinyl of fiestas and you want to get rid?! madness, i'd kill for it (or actually pay you money...)
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Post by mike on Dec 21, 2008 11:10:21 GMT -5
mike, you have the vinyl of fiestas and you want to get rid?! madness, i'd kill for it (or actually pay you money...) i never said i want to get rid of it, but i do have that album on cd as well so if it's worth significant cash then it's definitely something worth considering for me at the present time. for the record, yes, i most likely would trade it for a vinyl copy of "empty bottles broken hearts" by the murder city devils if the situation arose. |
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Post by lilhan on Dec 21, 2008 11:13:25 GMT -5
well, if you want to sell it to someone who will look after it and love it the let me know. i will pay real money and everything. worth finding out how much it is worth as you say  |
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Post by parock on Dec 21, 2008 12:57:28 GMT -5
\ for the record, yes, i most likely would trade it for a vinyl copy of "empty bottles broken hearts" by the murder city devils if the situation arose. Oh really, huh. <looking at EB&BH vinyl> Something to think about. |
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Sunny D
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Post by Sunny D on Dec 21, 2008 17:01:06 GMT -5
fiestas and fiascos has a few totally great songs, but i feel like it kind of gets disjointed and trails off a little towards the end, so it's my least favourite of the lifter puller albums. I have no idea what you are talking about. |
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