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Post by upinkzeppelin2 on Oct 23, 2006 18:01:32 GMT -5
Hey guys. melon here. I just got a PM from thorny saying my "secret is safe," but I figured it would be obvious from my name alone who I was.
Anyhoo, this 90s poll should do justice to that horrible one I constructed last year. But I'm sure I still missed someone. Hopefully I found most everyone's favorite. You know who my vote goes to.
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Post by rockysigman on Oct 23, 2006 18:07:43 GMT -5
Hey, Melon (or can I still call you Melon?). Welcome back. Glad you stopped by because I was curious what you thought of the proposed Blind Melon "reunion".
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Post by Dr. Drum on Oct 23, 2006 18:23:29 GMT -5
Ruled the 90s? Gotta be The Rheostatics, no? Or the Tragically Hip??  |
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Post by upinkzeppelin2 on Oct 23, 2006 18:24:16 GMT -5
Hey Rockster,
I prefer to be called UPZ2 or PinkZep. Believe it or not, I haven't even heard about a reunion. I'll do some research and see what I can find out. Thanks for voting, btw. I do believe Radiohead's gonna win this one.
Blind Melon, to me, was awful live because of Shannon's voice. They were a little bit better at the beginning of their career than later. His voice just got worse and worse right up to his last day. I saw them in Baton Rouge right after "No Rain" hit it big(got in free for being from Columbus, MS and knowing a friend of the guitarist - that was cool). Almost every song is written for high pitch singing. He is phenominal on the albums but live, almost unbearable. My brother gave me their DVD for my birthday and is sound like catscratching hell coming out of the mic. Shannon has a style of his own vocally and it does wonders for him on the albums, especially the first one.
Good to talk to you again, Rocky. Btw, when the last time you spun my mix?
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Post by rockysigman on Oct 23, 2006 18:32:57 GMT -5
This is the only article I've seen on it: www.chartattack.com/damn/2006/10/1908.cfmFrom what you're saying, it seems like this might not be a horrendous idea to tour I guess. But since they are planning on writing and recording, how big a part of the songwriting was Shannon Hoon? Was he just a vocalist for the rest of them, or is this pretty much a joke to call it Blind Melon without him? Haven't spun your disc in a little while. Maybe I'll track it down tonight...would like to hear some Dino Jr. |
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Post by kmc on Oct 23, 2006 18:37:02 GMT -5
Good. Welcome back, Melon.
I voted Pavement.
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Post by upinkzeppelin2 on Oct 23, 2006 18:43:16 GMT -5
Rocky, I think they could do something incredible without him. They won't be the same, or as good(I seriously doubt it) but the potential with those guys is astronomical. Yeah, Dr. Drum, I should know that my list wouldn't satisfy you  . You've only heard 50 times as many bands as me (literally). You're probably the one I should have consulted by PM before doing this. But of those two bands, The Rheostatics and The Tragically Hip, is there an album that really stands above the rest. If so, I'd really like to check it out. |
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Post by Ryosuke on Oct 23, 2006 19:49:02 GMT -5
Yeah, Dr. Drum, I should know that my list wouldn't satisfy you . You've only heard 50 times as many bands as me (literally). Well he's 50 times as old as you (literally) so that's natural. I'm not seeing Blankey Jet City in the list. |
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Post by Ryosuke on Oct 23, 2006 20:08:07 GMT -5
Actually I have no freaking idea who Drum is.
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Post by Ryosuke on Oct 23, 2006 20:08:48 GMT -5
That was supposed to say "actually I have no freaking idea how old Drum is" but I'm leaving it like that because it's funny.
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Post by upinkzeppelin2 on Oct 23, 2006 21:42:32 GMT -5
Ah, yes, Blankey Jet City. Um, naw. Actually I've never heard of 'em. What're they all about?
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Post by wayved on Oct 23, 2006 22:32:57 GMT -5
Sonic Youth had my attention from 1991 on. I still remember the day I drank vodka for the first time when I was 15 whilst housesitting. Daydream Nation blaring in the background. My Bloody Valentine was a close second. I would not vote against any of em though. WELCOME BACK MELON.
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Post by Adam on Oct 23, 2006 22:44:59 GMT -5
I voted Smashing Pumpkins. I didn't listen to every single band in the 90s (in fact, I'm still catching up) but they had the most impact for me. I bought Mellon Collie almost a year after it was released and then had to buy everything else as fast as I could. Their cds wouldn't leave my player or daily rotation for another 6-7 years. After that, I had to make room for everyone else but I always revisit them.
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Post by Dr. Drum on Oct 24, 2006 6:37:14 GMT -5
Who am I? Just some foolish fucking middle-aged git (44 years old) with a sorry predilection for spending time on the internets. BTW, Ryo, that was funny.  And yes, welcome back, er, PinkZep. Last night's post was mostly just goofin' around, so no worries on your list, man. Slightly more dubious of tying things up into neat lists right now, is all. Though I'm sure I'll get over that... Regarding The Rheos and The Hip, definitely two of the top bands of the 90s in this part of the northern hemisphere, at least. Album-wise, I'd pick Fully Completely as the top disc by The Hip (and no less than the core of their mythos). Riley would probably go with Day for Night – both are great. As for the Rheos, you need to hear both Melville (4½ stars) and Whale Music (the big 5.0). Introducing Happiness, The Blue Hysteria and The Story of Harmelodia are all great 90s discs, too, and all in the 4 – 4 ½ range IMHO. While I'm at it, a plug for the The USA Rheostatics Page by the great (bless him) Rusty Spell. Check it out! |
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Post by Kensterberg on Oct 24, 2006 7:52:03 GMT -5
Actually I have no freaking idea who Drum is. POTD? This is close. Today's is gonna be a hard one as I've already got (at least) two worthy candidates from last night. I haven't decided who I'm gonna go with for this one yet. I think it's between Nirvana and PJ ... with PJ ahead by a nose. But Kurt gave us three brillant albums, and really created/defined the break from the previous decade ... very hard choice. |
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. You've only heard 50 times as many bands as me (literally). You're probably the one I should have consulted by PM before doing this. But of those two bands, The Rheostatics and The Tragically Hip, is there an album that really stands above the rest. If so, I'd really like to check it out.
