Clashing again
Clashing again
After hearing the Clash on Stranger Things S2, I got a real hankering to listen to them for the first time in years. So I went on Amazon and bought three CDs. What did I get? GEER, S!, and SBMC. Just didn't feel like s/t, LC, or CR. Let alone CtC. And because of my particular nostalgia, I didn't pick up any of the newer compilations and single releases.
Just thought I would mention it.
Just thought I would mention it.
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Interesting serendipity here, as I was just about to start a thread about bands/artists you've never tired of, even for a short spell, since you discovered them. And I'm pretty sure the Clash and the Screaming Blue Messiahs are probably the only ones I can think of.
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Interesting serendipity here, as I was just about to start a thread about fave bands/artists you've never tired of, even for a short spell, since you discovered them. And I'm pretty sure the Clash and the Screaming Blue Messiahs are probably the only ones I can think of.
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Back on your Clash bullshit again? Don't worry...DCT will put a stop to that in record self-loathing time.
Now...about the pitch on that Koka Kola bell. . .
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We should have a Clash listening party.
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I thought you were more of a downloader, for some reason.eumaas wrote: ↑31 Oct 2017, 3:04pmAfter hearing the Clash on Stranger Things S2, I got a real hankering to listen to them for the first time in years. So I went on Amazon and bought three CDs. What did I get? GEER, S!, and SBMC. Just didn't feel like s/t, LC, or CR. Let alone CtC. And because of my particular nostalgia, I didn't pick up any of the newer compilations and single releases.
Just thought I would mention it.
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Their greatest album, a good comp, and some filler.
The perfect Clash experience.
The perfect Clash experience.
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The Clash are now engrained in my DNA. Never tire of them.
There's a tiny, tiny hopeful part of me that says you guys are running a Kaufmanesque long con on the board
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Whenever Marky unleashes a blast of stuff, I get sucked in again for a little while (especially his Paul-less version of LC), but DCT really did compromise my enjoyment of the band. Which isn't to say I didn't love the argument and analysis, but I can't help but stumble over the warts now. That's the hilarious upshot of the conflict between CK and myself in his final few years here: he basically won because I can't just plain enjoy the Clash anymore.
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Once you've stood on Olympus and had your throat threatened by the B-team's ace...the everyday thrills just seem kind of ordinary, no?Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑31 Oct 2017, 7:40pmWhenever Marky unleashes a blast of stuff, I get sucked in again for a little while (especially his Paul-less version of LC), but DCT really did compromise my enjoyment of the band. Which isn't to say I didn't love the argument and analysis, but I can't help but stumble over the warts now. That's the hilarious upshot of the conflict between CK and myself in his final few years here: he basically won because I can't just plain enjoy the Clash anymore.
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Rat Patrol wrote: ↑31 Oct 2017, 8:43pmOnce you've stood on Olympus and had your throat threatened by the B-team's ace...the everyday thrills just seem kind of ordinary, no?Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑31 Oct 2017, 7:40pmWhenever Marky unleashes a blast of stuff, I get sucked in again for a little while (especially his Paul-less version of LC), but DCT really did compromise my enjoyment of the band. Which isn't to say I didn't love the argument and analysis, but I can't help but stumble over the warts now. That's the hilarious upshot of the conflict between CK and myself in his final few years here: he basically won because I can't just plain enjoy the Clash anymore.
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vinyl > CD > FLAC > cassette > MP3 is my order of preference. Although sometimes I would rather listen to CD (w/ great headphones) over vinyl since the soundsystem we have for vinyl isn't the greatest. Vinyl is usually what we put on when we have guests.Kory wrote: ↑31 Oct 2017, 6:16pmI thought you were more of a downloader, for some reason.eumaas wrote: ↑31 Oct 2017, 3:04pmAfter hearing the Clash on Stranger Things S2, I got a real hankering to listen to them for the first time in years. So I went on Amazon and bought three CDs. What did I get? GEER, S!, and SBMC. Just didn't feel like s/t, LC, or CR. Let alone CtC. And because of my particular nostalgia, I didn't pick up any of the newer compilations and single releases.
Just thought I would mention it.
I feel that there is a fascistic element, for example, in the Rolling Stones . . .
— Morton Feldman
I've studied the phenomenon of neo-provincialism in self-isolating online communities but this place takes the fucking cake.
— Clashy
— Morton Feldman
I've studied the phenomenon of neo-provincialism in self-isolating online communities but this place takes the fucking cake.
— Clashy
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I was able to enjoy it! I think because my memory of the DCT years has now faded. I mean, I was able to make it through the entirety of Shitsville without skipping the track, so that should indicate the goodwill I have built up for the Clash over the past few years of refusing to listen to them.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑31 Oct 2017, 7:40pmWhenever Marky unleashes a blast of stuff, I get sucked in again for a little while (especially his Paul-less version of LC), but DCT really did compromise my enjoyment of the band. Which isn't to say I didn't love the argument and analysis, but I can't help but stumble over the warts now. That's the hilarious upshot of the conflict between CK and myself in his final few years here: he basically won because I can't just plain enjoy the Clash anymore.
I feel that there is a fascistic element, for example, in the Rolling Stones . . .
— Morton Feldman
I've studied the phenomenon of neo-provincialism in self-isolating online communities but this place takes the fucking cake.
— Clashy
— Morton Feldman
I've studied the phenomenon of neo-provincialism in self-isolating online communities but this place takes the fucking cake.
— Clashy
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I considered getting London Calling, but the anniversary edition with the demos (which I have never listened to!) is OOP. And anyway I think I have heard LC enough. The title track has become oversaturated in film/TV.
I would rather a good singles/B-sides comp than the US s/t. I think UK is a good album but not the best of '77.
I never bought the singles box. Is it worth it? Pricey.
I feel that there is a fascistic element, for example, in the Rolling Stones . . .
— Morton Feldman
I've studied the phenomenon of neo-provincialism in self-isolating online communities but this place takes the fucking cake.
— Clashy
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— Clashy
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My favourite band. Marky's remasters have reminded me how deep the music, lyrics and performances of their best stuff are lodged in my heart.