). Unfortunately the internet, and even the i-pod has become a mandatory part of living, so the album may eventually come to pass. People really do need to see though that, a song not listened to in the proper context of the album, is not being properly listened to at all.
I disagree about the album dying off. I have an Ipod and I rarely listen to a song out of its album. I've done it to a point that if I hear a song on its own I become confused when I don't hear the "right" next song playing. The disconnect between songs can be a good thing in some cases. It can force artists to make a songs that must stand on their own instead of simply being able to throw a song in and hope its lost among the more complete songs.Sigur Ros - Takk...
Good idea for a thread.
I think it's kind of sad the way that the album is dying off, and mainly blame I-pods, and the internet for it's death (although I have and use both
You know you can listen to whole albums on MP3 players. I buy albums too, but my Zune is much more convenient than a CD player.mr absentia has a point about the ipod being a destroyer of the good. i recently bought a new cd player, because i happen to like the artists i listen to enough to buy their albums, and the lady who sold it to me complained that i ought to be upgrading to a more modern technology such as the mp3 player or ipod (maybe she was on commission, they cost at least 3 times as much). were it not for being pressed for time i would have liked to enlighten her, but i gave it up as a lost cause with the simple "i like cds." there's something so much more valid about them, and someone whose music is worth listening to will never fail to provide you with affirmation on the superiority of whole albums to singles. i become used to the order of the songs as well :p thought i was maybe just strange.
*huggles peter* the only records we still have are like, the smurfs... and i can't say much for their quality since only children and people on drugs could possibly enjoy them at any length. my dad used to have a ton of classic rock, awesome stuff, but he sold them allYou used to have to listen to half an album at a time
You're right MP3 players aren't all evil. People still can listen to full albums on them. My problem with it is that, the internet, and i-tunes have made it so much easier for people to buy/illegally downlaod single songs. Back before the MP3 player people were forced to spend a good amount of money on full albums, and to get their money's worth they were more likely to become acquainted with the whole CD. Today if you can download a single song song for a 99 cents or a whole album (illegally) for free, people see no harm in just listening to a couple of songs.You know you can listen to whole albums on MP3 players. I buy albums too, but my Zune is much more convenient than a CD player.mr absentia has a point about the ipod being a destroyer of the good. i recently bought a new cd player, because i happen to like the artists i listen to enough to buy their albums, and the lady who sold it to me complained that i ought to be upgrading to a more modern technology such as the mp3 player or ipod (maybe she was on commission, they cost at least 3 times as much). were it not for being pressed for time i would have liked to enlighten her, but i gave it up as a lost cause with the simple "i like cds." there's something so much more valid about them, and someone whose music is worth listening to will never fail to provide you with affirmation on the superiority of whole albums to singles. i become used to the order of the songs as well :p thought i was maybe just strange.
I have many fond memories of listening to this album when i was younger....recently my dad (who owns the cd, hence its not gonna be listed in my collection) was playing it again...I recognised "Its Better This Way" almost immediately and I remembered all about this great album. To me it sounds way ahead of its time (1982), I always thought it came out in 1985 for some reason.
What we have here is some quality pop/rock, with great use if synthesizers and guitars, and one of the best voices in the music industry. Its a little similar to The Smiths (its a popular belief that Morrisey wrote "William, it Was Really Nothing with Billy Mackenzie in mind) in places, but also very unique.
I haven't heard this album in a while (once i'm finished here I'll go downstairs and find it, then rip it to my PC without hesitation) but "Arrogance Gave Him Up", "Party Fears Two" and "Club Country" are songs I'll always remember.
Bloody brilliant, this.
[In Rainbows]'s alot more accesible than more recent Radiohead stuff. Radiohead embarress alot of other bands with their perfect simplicity.
Hmm, good choices but I think Up Is The New Down is fantastic too, it always grabs my attentionThe bonus cd that came with the In Rainbows megapack (Cd's. Vynals. Art/lyricbook) was slightly dissapointing but it has 2 tracks that could well be on the main album. Last Flowers and 4 Minute Warning.
Add me on msn (d_g@vodafone.ie) and just mention it to me.I bought In Rainbows online when they had their "pay what you think it's worth" deal. I gave them $15 but for some reason the first track didn't download for me, and I can't listen to an album without the first song! Anyone wanna help a guy out?
. Michael Clarke was fired because his drumming wasn't up to scratch. The poor sod had only been recruited in the first place because his hair made him look like Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones. It should all have been a disaster, but it's not. It's great.Return to “%s” Anything Goes Forum - General
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