DavidThis record, along with their earlier “Very ‘Eavy Very ‘Umble”, Tull’s “Aqualung” and the incomparable and never bettered, The Who’s “Live At Leeds” were HUGE for me as a shy, day dreaming, on-another-planet 12 year old.
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DavidHow the shitting hell did I miss this one?? I’ve been a devoted (pardon the pun) Depeche Mode fan since 1997’s “Violator” and have worked backwards as well as including all subsequent releases to ensure I get my full fix.
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DavidI actually bought this record on the strength of the worlds greatest biologist and non-theist mischief-maker being mentioned on the album cover.
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DavidI rolled a random “R” this evening and immediately reached for “Riverside”. They are without doubt, Poland’s best progressive metal band.
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DavidIt’s astounding to realise that this gem was made more than 20 years ago! Played for the first time in it’s entirety in at least a decade, I am reminded of just how good it is.
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DavidThe themes were: Raw abrasive knee-buckling hard- swinging boogie!, The hook., Repetitive.
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DavidEvery so often I catch the bus (reluctantly) to Richmond. (This endlessly sprawling and souless “location” where I just happen to work, would never be on any of my “favourite-places-to-be” list.
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DavidOK, I won’t piss around. This is one of the most pretentious, grandiose and utterly brilliant albums in my entire collection.
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DavidIt’s a hard job staying relevant in the music world when what is deemed “the best years” are close to 25 years ago.
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DavidIt’s a mixed bag for me this one. Some of the more experimental stuff grates but then the record completely absolves itself with some incredibly hooky bass-lines and riffs and several songs to die for.
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