The History of Pop part 16 aka Tough like a ninja stinging like a bee

[freakytigger.livejournal.com]

Now 16 - second half of 1989, and my goodness there are some fantastic tracks here, even Sir Cliff's PWL-produced offering isn't bad. Beatle pastiches, Prince collaborators, mucky noises, THE REBEL MC!!!, corporate anthems, Joycean reveries, Smiths inspirations, and Daisy Agers - it was the best of times feat. the worst of times. And "introducing Cathy Dennis"!

Two last-minute votes sealed Neneh Cherry's victory in Now 15, with "Manchild", making her the first act to top two polls in a row. Consensus choice rather than tide of acclaim, though, with Soul II Soul, Transvision Vamp, and Kirsty MacColl close behind. You had least time for Cliff, the Ferry X The Mersey charity do, and poor old Jive Bunny. And the Pet Shop Boys beat the Cure in the end. Opinion divided on Paul Heaton's finest hour but the fella is somewhat of a fixture on later NOWs so we'll have plenty of time to discuss it.


[Poll #655470]


PS What the fvck is "Oh Well" by Oh Well???

Comments

[boyofbadgers.livejournal.com]

It's OK, but not their best (which is For Your Pleasure).

[dubdobdee.livejournal.com]

a good introduction = the first four LPs, they are all grebt

[martinskidmore.livejournal.com]

I'd only go as far as the first three - Stranded is my second favourite, after Rick's accurate nomination.

[alexmacpherson.livejournal.com]

What are the others called? I don't think Hackney Library has them but I will check.

IN MY FINAL JUDGEMENT...

[dubdobdee.livejournal.com]

roxy music <-- most indy
for yr pleasure <-- most goth
stranded <-- tremendous
country life <--- better than is bein said esp the awesome TRYPTICH
siren <- never heard this
viva! roxy music
[holiday]
manifesto <--first side good second side not so much
avalon
flesh and blood
[and after that i forget]

Re: IN MY FINAL JUDGEMENT...

[alexmacpherson.livejournal.com]

Haha Ricky T is a goth. It looks like I made the right decision though will look out for any others which fall into my path.

I literally have no idea what it will sound like, like sonically or anything.

Re: Stranded

[jeff-worrell.livejournal.com]

I only know 3 songs on this LP. None of them sound anything like each other.

"Mother of Pearl" is very strange indeed.

stranded

[spittake.livejournal.com]

I forgot I have this!

It is best of the three Roxy Music records that I own.