What are you listening to? September 2017

[Zeeba Neighba]

Pulp - Different Class (1995)

I (STILL) LOVE THIS ALBUM!

Britain and the U.S. are so tied together musically with each influencing/appreciating the other's music, that it still amazes me when I consider an artist or album (like this one) hits #1 across the pond and doesn't chart/isn't released here. I'm no A&R man or promoter but we've dug so many British artists over the years, why not push the album here. Of course, I kind-of know the answer - compared to the ultimate crossover Britpop album (What's the Story) Morning Glory, albums like this or, say, Parklife are decidedly British and may not have the same appeal.

Still, this is one of those albums that is so good, I'm just amazed when people I know don't know it (not a problem with the knowledgeable folks here at the ol' MG). I just wanna shake them and say "You have to listen!" (I'm glad self-control kicks in - I could totally be a Peter Finch-like guy out of Network crazily suggesting new albums for people)

 

[Unsomnambulist]

Blur - Different Class (1995)

I (STILL) LOVE THIS ALBUM!

Britain and the U.S. are so tied together musically with each influencing/appreciating the other's music, that it still amazes me when I consider an artist or album (like this one) hits #1 across the pond and doesn't chart/isn't released here. I'm no A&R man or promoter but we've dug so many British artists over the years, why not push the album here. Of course, I kind-of know the answer - compared to the ultimate crossover Britpop album (What's the Story) Morning Glory, albums like this or, say, Parklife are decidedly British and may not have the same appeal.

Still, this is one of those albums that is so good, I'm just amazed when people I know don't know it (not a problem with the knowledgeable folks here at the ol' MG). I just wanna shake them and say "You have to listen!" (I'm glad self-control kicks in - I could totally be a Peter Finch-like guy out of Network crazily suggesting new albums for people)

You know, I tried to look up that album, but Blur didn't release an album by that name, it was Pulp.

Nevertheless, I will check it out and listen to it later, thanks.

 

[axolotl]

You know, I tried to look up that album, but Blur didn't release an album by that name, it was Pulp.

Nevertheless, I will check it out and listen to it later, thanks.

Oh, you know those Brit-Pop purveyors and their single-syllable names. They're always trying to pull one over on us.

 

[Zeeba Neighba]

Aw gee, guys.......try to speak from the heart and look what happens. My excitement clearly had me type the wrong group - they're both good!!!

 

[Unsomnambulist]

Aw gee, guys.......try to speak from the heart and look what happens. My excitement clearly had me type the wrong group - they're both good!!!

Bless your heart, that you're not a jaded music nerd, and still get excited.

 

[axolotl]

Bless your heart, that you're not a jaded music nerd, and still get excited.

Yeah, I'm on your side, Zeebs!

Based on sheer enthusiasm alone, I will now make it a point to listen to both Pulp and Blur in the upcoming days, or your money cheerfully refunded.

By the way, be a good chap, and listen to Arnold Hillside or Barn Tapes one of these days. Eh, what?

 

[Pops]

Unsane - Sterilize

 

[Zeeba Neighba]

Bjork - Debut (1993)

 

[Unsomnambulist]

Pulp - Different Class (1995)

 

[Nickyboy]

Pulp - Different Class (1995)

I (STILL) LOVE THIS ALBUM!

Britain and the U.S. are so tied together musically with each influencing/appreciating the other's music, that it still amazes me when I consider an artist or album (like this one) hits #1 across the pond and doesn't chart/isn't released here. I'm no A&R man or promoter but we've dug so many British artists over the years, why not push the album here. Of course, I kind-of know the answer - compared to the ultimate crossover Britpop album (What's the Story) Morning Glory, albums like this or, say, Parklife are decidedly British and may not have the same appeal.

Still, this is one of those albums that is so good, I'm just amazed when people I know don't know it (not a problem with the knowledgeable folks here at the ol' MG). I just wanna shake them and say "You have to listen!" (I'm glad self-control kicks in - I could totally be a Peter Finch-like guy out of Network crazily suggesting new albums for people)

Strange. I used to profess my love for Pulp, and especially this album, at the old site and I recall being roundly poo-poohed for listening to crappy Brit Pop. That kept me from rhapsodizing about Blur, my favorite Brit Pop band. Now the MG likes Pulp?! Well, .....ok then.
Check out "This is Hardcore" next in your Pulp listening. Outstanding album too. Less Anglophilic/angsty than "Different Class". More dark.

 

[Ojai Sam]

Various Artists - The Rough Guide To Ska (2003)

 

[Unsomnambulist]

Pere Ubu - Worlds In Collision (1991)



I remember listening to this album in the late 80s. Must be a false memory.

 

[Unsomnambulist]

Logh - A Sunset Panorama (2005)

 

[Pops]

Blown Out - Superior Venus

 

[axolotl]

^ Purdy

 

[Pops]

Wolves in the Throne Room - Thrice Woven

 

[Unsomnambulist]

Antibalas - Where The Gods Are In Peace (2017)

 

[Unsomnambulist]

Primus - The Desaturating Seven (2017)

 

[Pops]

Ultha - Pain Cleanses Every Doubt

 

[Unsomnambulist]

Primus - Sailing The Seas Of Cheese (1991)