RE Stereophonics: I listened to them when they came out. (Back then, you could rent CDs in Amsterdam.) They never clicked. Somehow, groups like Stereophonics, Feeder, Bliffy Clyro just don't do it for me.
Yes, I know exactly what you mean and actually I agree with bands like Feeder and Biffy Clyro, they don't really do that much for me, although I don't dislike them, I wouldn't go and see them live, for example..I find their sound a little 'vanilla', just that bit bland (although I like the odd song).
However, just my opinion, but I think Stereophonics are a different kettle of fish altogether. Much better musicians and song writers, way more creative depth, with bags more gravitas than Biffy or Feeder. They have some fantastic albums under their belt and are a band that, don't exactly reinvent themselves, but always find ways of moving forwards, that I think keeps them fresh and vital, and a positive force after nearly 30 years...great live act too...they certainly have charisma.
But, all that's cool...we can't all like all of the same stuff, all of the time!
Colin Hay probably has quite a few fans here at Dreamsville, and this is his live performance of 'Overkill' at Normans Rare Guitars shop from 2015...Colin, plus a 1939 Gibson J-35 = pure class.
It's the best version I've heard of this song, and like a fine wine, like many of the now older musicians, singers, song writers and guitar players we all like and admire, our Bill included, just get better with age.....his vocals here are truly wonderful...lovely playing too.
David Bowie ~ Stay ~ Always Crashing In The Same Car
...Musique Plus, Canada, Montreal, Nov. 22, 1999
From the new Tribulation live dvd
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vordy_8IoQU
Makes me sorry that I missed them when they came around ☹
RE Stereophonics: I listened to them when they came out. (Back then, you could rent CDs in Amsterdam.) They never clicked. Somehow, groups like Stereophonics, Feeder, Bliffy Clyro just don't do it for me.
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Yes, I know exactly what you mean and actually I agree with bands like Feeder and Biffy Clyro, they don't really do that much for me, although I don't dislike them, I wouldn't go and see them live, for example..I find their sound a little 'vanilla', just that bit bland (although I like the odd song).
However, just my opinion, but I think Stereophonics are a different kettle of fish altogether. Much better musicians and song writers, way more creative depth, with bags more gravitas than Biffy or Feeder. They have some fantastic albums under their belt and are a band that, don't exactly reinvent themselves, but always find ways of moving forwards, that I think keeps them fresh and vital, and a positive force after nearly 30 years...great live act too...they certainly have charisma.
But, all that's cool...we can't all like all of the same stuff, all of the time!
Now that would be boring😉
Check this live performance out, pure class imho.
Colin Hay probably has quite a few fans here at Dreamsville, and this is his live performance of 'Overkill' at Normans Rare Guitars shop from 2015...Colin, plus a 1939 Gibson J-35 = pure class.
It's the best version I've heard of this song, and like a fine wine, like many of the now older musicians, singers, song writers and guitar players we all like and admire, our Bill included, just get better with age.....his vocals here are truly wonderful...lovely playing too.
The Waifs are great live. This is an excellent performance imo. I wish the entire concert was available.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ta8hIiq3fiQ&list=RDMMta8hIiq3fiQ&start_radio=1
Oh and re: Colin Hay...he is a tremendous talent...a great songwriter. BIG thumbs up.
If you must kill me, please let me die...
Todd Rundgren - Black Maria
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpNCOBLfyck
Always loved this song. Killer solo by Todd.
(Bonus track. same tune with Utopia in 1978)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcoFlzwaC2s
Finally somebody posted this version!
Rick Derringer - Jump, Jump, Jump (from Face to Face)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1Hv4jHFncE
Not a big fan but on this song...
Snakefinger's Vestal Virgins live at The Red Vic, San Francisco, 20 June, 1986, Move [Miles Davis]
Yukihiro Takahashi and Steve Jansen - Stay Close ...
Wish they'd put the guitar solos in the studio recording now!
Bent Knee - Hold Me In
A live performance of one of the tracks from their new album 'You Know What They Mean':