Saddleworth2
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So to the album....
Having watched the film I have listened to the music a few times more. It was like watching the concert with an empty seat in front and suddenly the largest widest tallest person with a six gallon hat sits directly in front of you. You can still hear the music but can't see a bloody thing! How frustrating is that?
The visuals definitely help massively but having enjoyed the film so much I did hear the music with far less jaded ears. Tracks that sounded 'samey' before were now far more defined. I appreciated the instrumentation far more - that is one hell of a rhythm section with the wonderful Tina Weymouth and Chris Franz. The band fizzes and the groove is very strong. I didn't dislike any of the tracks but particularly enjoyed Al Greens Take me to the River, Slippery People, Life during Wartime and all the singles. A great concert paces itself. Some build to a climax, relax a bit then build again. This built track by track and just kept going.
There has been lots of discussion about vocal style and singing being secondary to the music. I think this album nails that little diversion. Without Byrne's vocals and the completely wonderful backing singers this album would be a shadow of what it is. Ok, he will not feature in any opera anytime soon but his delivery is absolutely perfect for this music.
Thankyou @LGWIO, I forgive you for the football team you support (almost). This was a wonderful pick and I will give it 8 for the content and 1 for introducing me to the film and ensuring I will play this repeatedly and explore TH back catalogue. That's a 9.
Having watched the film I have listened to the music a few times more. It was like watching the concert with an empty seat in front and suddenly the largest widest tallest person with a six gallon hat sits directly in front of you. You can still hear the music but can't see a bloody thing! How frustrating is that?
The visuals definitely help massively but having enjoyed the film so much I did hear the music with far less jaded ears. Tracks that sounded 'samey' before were now far more defined. I appreciated the instrumentation far more - that is one hell of a rhythm section with the wonderful Tina Weymouth and Chris Franz. The band fizzes and the groove is very strong. I didn't dislike any of the tracks but particularly enjoyed Al Greens Take me to the River, Slippery People, Life during Wartime and all the singles. A great concert paces itself. Some build to a climax, relax a bit then build again. This built track by track and just kept going.
There has been lots of discussion about vocal style and singing being secondary to the music. I think this album nails that little diversion. Without Byrne's vocals and the completely wonderful backing singers this album would be a shadow of what it is. Ok, he will not feature in any opera anytime soon but his delivery is absolutely perfect for this music.
Thankyou @LGWIO, I forgive you for the football team you support (almost). This was a wonderful pick and I will give it 8 for the content and 1 for introducing me to the film and ensuring I will play this repeatedly and explore TH back catalogue. That's a 9.