The History Of Pop Part 41 aka I-I-I've notice you around, I find you very attractive...

[freakytigger.livejournal.com]

After the HIGH DRAMA of Now 40, the next instalment was always going to be a letdown - some lame tracks, end-of-98 filler and what looks to me a clear winner. But I've been surprised before, for instance by "Because We Want To" overhauling "Teardrop" and winning the last Now poll (with Fatboy Slim in 2nd). Billie and Fatboy are back this time, mixing it up with the Vengaboys and old now 'favourite' BIG PHIL (no, not that Big Phil). UB40 are there too! It's just like old times!


[Poll #720983]


TIXYLIX.

Comments

PRESSING QN: Are all bands from Sweden inherently good?

[katstevens.livejournal.com]

Crap, forgot to tick Aqua.

I hated Tamperer at the time but now fondly recall it as being HIGH JINX.

Re: PRESSING QN: Are all bands from Sweden inherently good?

[alexmacpherson.livejournal.com]

No, Robyn is mostly shit, and Bodies Without Organs are completely rubbish, and Ace Of Base only had one good song.

A lot of Swedish pop groups seem not to know what basslines are.

Re: PRESSING QN: Are all bands from Sweden inherently good?

[katstevens.livejournal.com]

BANDS not solo artists?

Re: PRESSING QN: Are all bands from Sweden inherently good?

[chezghost.livejournal.com]

nonsense. Ace Of Base have five good songs:

All That She Wants
MUNCHAUSEN (JUST CHAOS)
The Sign
Living In Danger (Armand Van Helden mix)
LIFE IS A FLOWER BITCH

Re: PRESSING QN: Are all bands from Sweden inherently good?

[katstevens.livejournal.com]

Dont turn around!

Cos yr gonna see my heart breaking...

Re: PRESSING QN: Are all bands from Sweden inherently good?

[(Anonymous)]

Happy Nation

Crypto-Nationalist Spice?

Re: PRESSING QN: Are all bands from Sweden inherently good?

[freakytigger.livejournal.com]

I bought the Tamperer record and my life did get better!

Re: PRESSING QN: Are all bands from Sweden inherently good?

[katstevens.livejournal.com]

ALL GOLD ALL THE TIME (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Swedish_bands#Groups)

Re: PRESSING QN: Are all bands from Sweden inherently good?

[jauntyalan.livejournal.com]

they have stina N down as swedish. despite being a massive fan i always thought she was like norwegian or something. get me

THEORY DISPROVED

[katstevens.livejournal.com]

back to the drawing board (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Razorlight).

Re: THEORY DISPROVED

[jauntyalan.livejournal.com]

ANGLO-swedish. it's the anglo rotten apple in the swedish barrel of pop love

Re: THEORY DISPROVED

[katstevens.livejournal.com]

That is true. Agnetha was Norwegian tho, wasn't she? I suppose 100% Scando bands retain their pop perfection? I think I am going to make an Agnetha icon.

Re: PRESSING QN: Are all bands from Sweden inherently good?

[alexmacpherson.livejournal.com]

I love Stina N so much as well! She is def Swedish though.

Re: PRESSING QN: Are all bands from Sweden inherently good?

[katstevens.livejournal.com]

Apart from Sahara Hotnights, and even then their name is very good indeed.

Hee hee! (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tad_Morose)

Re: PRESSING QN: Are all bands from Sweden inherently good?

[alexmacpherson.livejournal.com]

I like...one Sahara Hotnights song maybe? I had to interview them once, they were v nice. Their version of 'Teenage Kicks' >>>> all other versions.

Re: PRESSING QN: Are all bands from Sweden inherently good?

[katstevens.livejournal.com]

They were just a bit bland. Not offensive to the ear, as such.