Me, opening this email: "Man, I hope they have something to say about "Mother."
I'm gonna confirm that it /is/ the worst song you've covered on here, and that's without knowing all 79 other records off hand. It's assumptive on my part, but it's also a safe bet--it's that bad... and I'm someone that actually kinda likes "Mrs. Gradenko."
And lets not forget that Sting also managed to work "alabaster" into "Wrapped Around your Finger." when using "in to plaster" would've done just as well..
I was a young kid when I got this record, so while "Walking in Your Footsteps" sounds like the theme to a kids' show, that's might also be part of the appeal? I dunno.
CJ and I split on the Synchronicities. I think "Synchronicity I" is a banger, while "II" is just really good.
All around a great record and deserving of a spot in the hall.
I may have done a disservice to Synchronicity I. It's just that I really like the darkness of II. That sense of desperation about to boil over. So, it's not that Synchronicity I isn't a good song. It's actually better than good. But II sticks with me a lot longer.
Fair point on "II's" darkness- especially the lyrics. The line about "every meeting with his so-called superiors..." is relatable to anyone that's suffered through a bad/incompetent/terrible manager.
Me, opening this email: "Man, I hope they have something to say about "Mother."
I'm gonna confirm that it /is/ the worst song you've covered on here, and that's without knowing all 79 other records off hand. It's assumptive on my part, but it's also a safe bet--it's that bad... and I'm someone that actually kinda likes "Mrs. Gradenko."
And lets not forget that Sting also managed to work "alabaster" into "Wrapped Around your Finger." when using "in to plaster" would've done just as well..
I was a young kid when I got this record, so while "Walking in Your Footsteps" sounds like the theme to a kids' show, that's might also be part of the appeal? I dunno.
CJ and I split on the Synchronicities. I think "Synchronicity I" is a banger, while "II" is just really good.
All around a great record and deserving of a spot in the hall.
I may have done a disservice to Synchronicity I. It's just that I really like the darkness of II. That sense of desperation about to boil over. So, it's not that Synchronicity I isn't a good song. It's actually better than good. But II sticks with me a lot longer.
Fair point on "II's" darkness- especially the lyrics. The line about "every meeting with his so-called superiors..." is relatable to anyone that's suffered through a bad/incompetent/terrible manager.
London lads? come on CJ you can do better than that, thats like calling the Beach Boys, New Yorks finest!
Yeah, I know none of them is actually from London. But the band was founded there, so it was an easy shorthand. Also, alliteration!