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Ephemerality is best when it comes to David Byrne after all he said it as such and meant it on Letterman. 9/10. One of the best concert film / documentary albums I have found to date.

At least 3 on her first album namely Talkin bout a Revolution , Baby Can I hold You and For My Lover come to mind. IMO Crossroads is a better album than her debut and the title track more rounded , interesting and emotional than Fast Car. Of her hits Give Me One Reason shows how she could...

Had to give it to Stevie off her best and debut solo album and amazing lyrics dedicated to the passing of two Johns in the same week albeit more so to her uncle. Admittedly she had the who's who of music assisting but the riff stands out. Fast Car is more of a monologue that sets rinses and...

Too old and decrepit now to do anything on any level outside much perturbation but its still good to know one can remiss and imagine. Not their best but too good for Oasis and still a good choice though. A reminder of how many good / great songs NO have made.

2 is fair enough despite the tyranny of distance and what annoys me more is the self belief of some that harp on about cover versions of Led Zep's version of the song (LOL) and Memphis and Co actually get a last gasp composer credit on LZ4. 3. Goes without saying its self centred as much as...

Looking forward to them BH. the Cup continues to attract interest , its not fair on some but when a battle arises its all hands on deck. I think it will have a long span before you replace it with something better.

I agree its not an easy one and based on the songs this category has served up to date and I stress to date both should go through but that's the curse of BH and his IT. I went for a cover which I often dismiss because its IMO a unique and forceful presentation of an old blues 20's gem that for...

It never broke NZ one of the best covers produced in the rock era.

You won't get any argument from me ancoats but its the hope that often kills you so what better way to make them think that because they have beaten us twice for trophies they are now the noisy neighbour. Look thanks to a lot of smart and hard work and having the sense to ride a few hiccups...

Don't be too concerned if we don't ancoats , just think of 4 titles on the spin and 6 from 8 , its likely it will never be repeated again not in this league anyway oh and a few other minor trophies along the way including a Community Shield or two.

Spot on as usual Fog , I know this David v Goliath but every so often David gets the points as it is written in history. Credit to whoever picked this track its the best song on Fly Like an Eagle albeit the title track has one of the best intros IMO of any song I have heard despite the segway...

I know very little about the Germs but if his life mirrored JM then I am unlikely to investigate further.

Not sure if you agree Fog but Ray was also a good musician. There would have been no Doors without Ray. Look Morrison was a decent songwriter but as you allude to very destructive for the band which was never going to be around with that lien up for very long.

Struth what are the odds of the same song from different artists with such a small sample size and IMO not nearly a classic to boot despite the TTCA ( btw THE Original streets ahead of the 99 version ).

One of the best , love his work on Forever Autumn making an average song melody wise much better. A true professional and an absolute credit to music in general even if you don't take a liking to classic and pop rock. Oh and he could pen a decent song as well and did so on many occasions. The...

Which is partly why it so revered and deservedly so. But its really about a tale of romance and instrument driven. Hard to find a comparison for what was culturally significant and musically relevant at the time. Many musicians and great ones at that think it was more definitive than anything...

RIP John . Another virtuoso takes that pilgrimage to the big gig in the sky. Has and will continue to give me great joy.

I am afraid you are very close to the mark. The lure of the hand held audio and picture show that dumbs you down much quicker than the idiot box ever did in your formative years. No need for them to communicate to each other on their first date face to face nor on the wedding day nor on the...

Always loved your insights and ability not to butcher the English language as I often do. Noble and hopefully a very rewarding career with 4th Estate but perhaps like you I have become somewhat dismayed at where it is heading. I don't blame social media however the instant gratification cycle...

Something that might have gone unnoticed with CCR is that BC , GR , WATPB and CF were released within 19 months of each other and although I firmly believe and rate Steely Dan's catalogue and string of 4 if not 5 absolute classics on the spin without a filler amongst them higher overall and...