The History Of Pop Part 18 aka Already caused a scandal, a disturbance like a vandal

[freakytigger.livejournal.com]

1990 in full swing in Now 18 - a particularly mixed bag as the Now series still gamely attempts to please allcomers with a bit of everything. Could anyone have liked everything here, or even 80% of it? One theme that's been coming out in these polls and comments is the people who liked - or made themselves like - almost everything on the first Now or two they got, even if time has since mellowed their sensibilities. It's the old debate - can you train yourself to like something?

Meanwhile a photo finish on Now 17 sees Adamski's "Killer" the victor, with Beats International a single vote behind, and Happy Mondays and Depeche Mode one behind that. The write-in polls reflected the closeness, with no consensus on what was best, though 'worst' was hogged by Phil and The Yoobies, as per. Bobby Gillespie's highpoints were drawn across the man's remarkably long career - special tips of the indie hat to the "Velocity Girl" diehards, there.

LET'S VOTE


[Poll #660391]

Comments

[barrysarll.livejournal.com]

NB both '90' remixes are obv inferior to their originals, but still some cop.

[freakytigger.livejournal.com]

The Talk Talk one I remember as being pretty good! I may be confusing it with some later remix tho.

The Cure original is one of the Cure songs I actually like but I don't remember the 90 mix at all, other than vaguely thinking it wasn't too hot.

[zenith.livejournal.com]

The fact that the vote has closed on 17 already, and I have not voted yet despite (no, BECAUSE OF) the fact it is at home, seems to sum up my week. Bah.

[jauntyalan.livejournal.com]

i command you to go back and tag all the other polls

[jauntyalan.livejournal.com]

DID YOU NOT HEAR MY COMMAND???

[chezghost.livejournal.com]

'It's My Life 90' didn't seem that different to the original 'It's My Life'. 'Close To Me 90' uses a HIP. HOP. BEAT.

There was also 'Freedom 90' by George Michael, in the year of bobbins reworks.

Betty Boo is far and away the greatest song on this NOW.

I wish you'd all cut Phil Collins a little more slack. So many great moments! I couldn't just pick one.

[jeff-worrell.livejournal.com]

In fact "Something Happened On The Way To Heaven" is arguably Phil's greatest solo moment. Certainly his best after the stuff on Face Value. I shall be very sad indeed if Phil features among the 'worst' picks this time.

I like at least 50% of this NOW! btw

[tommygrand.livejournal.com]

I was in a bar about a year ago with a friend who moved to London from Belgrade when he was about 10 in 1992. He heard Dirty Cash, and was all like "What's this? This is AMAZING".

Quo Selecter

[chezghost.livejournal.com]

My eccentric penchant for saying YES to Status Quo bizarrely continues. One day I am going to listen to a Status Quo album (perhaps the one with 'Down Down' on it), and I expect I will enjoy it too. I'm interested in 80s Quo too for some reason. What was going through their minds? How they managed to survive, their status and mandate in the pop domain in the time of enhanced nuclear paranoia...so much to explore.

Re: Quo Selecter

[freakytigger.livejournal.com]

The amazing scientific mystery of it becomes less baffling when you consider Wasis in the 00s surely?

[chezghost.livejournal.com]

Also I can't believe 'Little Brother' gets on here but the sublime 'Nekkid In Teh Rain' did not. Another classic case of NOWs shonky second single selection syndrome.

[freakytigger.livejournal.com]

Think about poor old Hammer!

I'M AN ALI-HEN!

[chezghost.livejournal.com]

Sting should've played along and called his single 'An Englishman In New York 90'.

Somebody should YSI the Shinehead version. Tom?

[dubdobdee.livejournal.com]

is this the first public image entry? the lower reaches of pil non-goodness are QUITE EXTENSIVE and i am not sure i know this song

[freakytigger.livejournal.com]

It's their HEN-vironmental one!

[alexmacpherson.livejournal.com]

this is the first Now where an obvious winner hasn't leapt out at me! (Betty B v Sinead O'C v Roxette v PSB - HOW TO CHOOSE, NOT FAIR!) And I'm starting to remember loads of the songs from the time rather than discoveries in later life. This is all very exciting!

[freakytigger.livejournal.com]

Amazing song you don't hear enough these days: "Fascinating Rhythm" (and "Dirty Cash" too actually)

I was bracing myself for a groundswell of La's support but they seem well back in the chasing pack, thank heaven.

Did Jimmy Somerville's career actually exist in a chart sense at this point or was he getting on Now albums through some vile Faustian pact? I don't remember him having a pop-cult presence at all in the 90s.

Surge of votes for Elton! and the South!!

[boyofbadgers.livejournal.com]

I would have voted The La's the worst on principle, only my Beautiful South hatred temporarily overwhelmed me.

Mistah Operator whatcha waitin for?

[chezghost.livejournal.com]

I think 'Fascinating Rhythm' is only William Orbit's second foray into chartdom after producing the Loadsamoney song for Harry Enfield (!).

[dubdobdee.livejournal.com]

(*note to self: write hott mavers/heaton slash fiction and disseminate across the timelanes)

[chezghost.livejournal.com]

truly you are the pure distillation of intergalactic omniversal malevolence

[jauntyalan.livejournal.com]

is there any way for a load of us to hear Dirty Cash once more i wonder

[plumsbitch.livejournal.com]

There's a tiny sample of it on the Juno records site here (http://www.juno.co.uk/playlists/builder/988ee5f5b69123a04f076497966cacb8.m3u)

Or someone could buy it, I guess.

[dubdobdee.livejournal.com]

haha no one has yet lit on p.collins's epochal stage debut as the ARTFUL DODGEUR in Olivah!

[carsmilesteve.livejournal.com]

yes. me.

GET YOUR DIRTY CASH HERE

[plumsbitch.livejournal.com]

Inna your bloodstreawm, it's like a bad dream (http://www.trugroovez.com/dirty-cash.mp3)

(slightly different to the radio edit, think this might be the Todd Terry mix,but it is mighty nonetheless)

Or I can YSI it.

[freakytigger.livejournal.com]

Technotronic - Pump Up The Jam - 90% or so
Technotronic - This Beat is Technotronic - 85% or so

Technotronic - Megamix - 50%!!!

WHAT R0CK1SM IS THI1S??!!11

[chezghost.livejournal.com]

I cannot be seen with people who disapprove of the Megamix concept.

Fascinating Rhythm YSI

[dorsalstop.livejournal.com]

http://s32.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1KXF45OYTM6LW18XI7CB2X1NRA

[dorsalstop.livejournal.com]

WAY too little love for Wilson Phillips! The crystal clear voices! The harmonising in the a cappella bit! The unbridled optimism in the lyrics! The gorgeous women!

[chezghost.livejournal.com]

yes I was gonna say, 'Hold On' deserves better.

[jel-bugle.livejournal.com]

I have been to a Status Quo concert.

[jel-bugle.livejournal.com]

how'd this get down here. I hate this auto threading thing. Oh well. Roxette is clearly the best.

DIRTY CASH YSI

[chezghost.livejournal.com]

money's a fiend do ya know whadda mean?! (http://base58.com/trax/dirtycash.mp3)

Belinda Carlisle. What a hasbeen!

[(Anonymous)]

Belinda Carlisle is a selfish big in cunt. Thats right a cunt. She can't play an instrument or if she does, she cant play one well. We all hate you belinda Carlisle. Da Brat was right. You are hasbeens. Your a fucking user and abuser and hope you burn out soon. We don't fucking care what you say you fucking cunt. You have the right to not like us and we have the right to not like you, nor support or regard you even at your death bed. Hows this sound on the 2001 tour in NYC. A man said "I love you Belinda Carlisle. And you said in a smart ass way "Oh really. You don't fucking know me." What a selfish fucking cunt you are. We hope to see you burn in hell you cunt. The rest of the Go- Go's may have talent. And that we commend, but you have no fucking talent you may not even written you own songs. Oh and another thing Cunt Carlisle. You never made a difference like supporting sick, or dying people. Once again, you selfish cunt. Your a hedonistic free loeader, a porker since your as fat as a cow, and a useless talentless hasbeen. Even as an arrogant asshole John Lennon was from the Beatles. He made peace with people. Written songs and had more talent than your puny little hedonistic cunt will ever do. We hope you stay a hasbeen, oh and another thing! Dont join the Go, Go's cause we don't fucking have to buy your useless junk. So thank you Cunt Carlisle andwe hope you fucking ball you eyes out for this!!!!!.

Re: Belinda Carlisle. What a hasbeen!

[jauntyalan.livejournal.com]

what are the chances tho, eh?