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Post by queenofthehours on Mar 13, 2016 15:41:34 GMT
Songs of Strength and Heartbreak - The Mighty Wah! (2000)
Tracks - 1. Never Loved As A Child 2. Sing All The Saddest Songs 3. Disneyland Forever 4. I Still Love You 5. Hope You Can Fall (In Love) 6. Hey! Mona Lisa 7. Loverboy 8. Alone 9. Heart As Big As Liverpool 10. Je T'Aime, Je T'Aime 11. The Return Of Rock And Roll 12. The Country Epic (Can't Stop Cryin')
Songs of Strength and Heartbreak is the sixth studio album by Pete Wylie aka The Mighty Wah! Ian Broudie of the Lightning Seeds: "I don't know why but in Eric's everybody used to hang around the toilets, and you could always hear this voice hammering louder than anyone else in the club. You could always hear the voice above the music, no matter where you were in the club." The voice belonged to Pete Wylie.
Bill Drummond on Wylie: "He was a tremendous raconteur, he had the capacity to be huge, he had tremendous soul and talent. When he's in full flow, there's something genuinely fantastic about him. He's very funny and this has almost been a hindrance to him because the same insecurities that have driven some people to success appear to have pushed Pete to retreat behind his sense of humour."
Part-time rock star, full-time legend is how Pete Wylie has been labelled although this description may well have been invented by the man himself. The label is not meant to be taken seriously yet it gives the best summery of the musician who started his career as the least famous of the Liverpool band The Crucial Three which Wylie formed alongside Ian McCulloch and Julian Cope. The Crucial Three were short-lived but Wylie has become better known as the singer, composer and musician behind Wah! and it’s various offshoots Wah! Heat, The Mighty Wah!, Wah! The Mongrel etc. Throughout the years, despite a string of excellent singles such as 'Seven Minutes to Midnight', ‘Comeback’ (John Peel’s Single of the Year), and 'The Story of the Blues' (Pete’s biggest hit reaching UK Number 3) along with collaborations with others including The Farm on 'All Together Now', Wylie continued to be dogged by problems. He was dropped multiple times by record labels and, in 1991, broke his back in a near-fatal 15 foot fall.
In 1998 he recorded the album Songs of Strength and Heartbreak at Abbey Road for Sony. However Wylie again faced problems when Sony rejected it. The album was finally released in 2001 on Castle Records and features the Smiths’ Mike Joyce on drums. On the face of it Wylie hasn’t had the most successful of careers yet it seems to have been his excessive bad luck that has been his greatest asset. Pete Wylie is a fighter who continues to have something to prove, something to say and is articulate, funny and wise with greater integrity than any of the so-called stars in the chart today and also has the ability not to take himself too seriously.
Pete Wylie remains a professional Scouser, a prolifically entertaining Twitter user and without a recording contract. However he has released his latest LP via Pledge Music www.pledgemusic.com/projects/petewylie .
I chose this album for many reasons. Mostly because I thought it had the right hooks and melodies to suit any ELO fan. But also because there are many similarities between Pete and Jeff: Both gentlemen’s bands have essentially boiled down to just one singer/guitarist/songwriter and both men have their own bases – Bungalow Palace for Jeff, Disgraceland for Pete. Both men have loyal fans eager for new material and live appearances and both have also been members of “supergroups”, Jeff - the Wilburys, Pete – The Crucial Three (of which his is arguably the least well known, just how Jeff saw himself in the Wilburys!) and Dead Men Walking (which included Glen Matlock and Mike Peters of The Alarm). Both men have worked with other bands and artists on notable singles. Both men are legends, great blokes and totally honest with themselves and their fans and their music. While on the surface Pete and Jeff may seem like opposites - Pete actively seeks an audience yet is ignored by the industry, Jeff is passive and yet succeeds in everything - they are both geniuses who just want to make and play music their own way. Most importantly both men are not stars. Pete has never quite made it and Jeff doesn't seek it yet both are the stars they deserve to be in their fans' eyes. After all, stardom does not bring the ability to make great music. Only being true to yourself does that. That is why I think any Jeff Lynne fan can appreciate this in Pete's music. I hope you enjoy the album .
1. Never Loved As A Child
2. Sing All The Saddest Songs (live)
3. Disneyland Forever
4. I Still Love You
5. Hope You Can Fall (In Love)
6. Hey! Mona Lisa
7. Loverboy
8. Alone
9. Heart As Big As Liverpool
10. Je T'Aime, Je T'Aime
11. The Return Of Rock And Roll
12. The Country Epic (Can't Stop Cryin') Apologies - I couldn't find this track on YouTube. The only way to hear this seems to be via Soundcloud soundcloud.com/foryourlisteningpleasure-1/pete-wylie-is-the-might-wah. It's well worth it .
As a bonus, here's a little documentary of Pete showing us around 1980s Liverpool -
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Post by queenofthehours on Mar 13, 2016 16:25:48 GMT
1. Never Loved As A Child - A great opener and unlike many first tracks or album tracks it’s one of the best on the album. It has some great drums from Mike and rock strings to rival ELO. My favourite part has to be the drum solo near the end. A proper rock song, very Clash-like and it’s no coincidence that Pete is friends with The Clash’s Mick Jones. Actually, I think this is a trick opener – it makes you think the LP is rockier than it is and yet it tells you exactly what to expect – lots of guitar and lots of strings.
2. Sing All The Saddest Songs - This live version from a couple of years ago is the only copy of the song I could find on YouTube. But at least it gives me the chance to squeeze in some live music showing another side, possibly the best side, of Pete in his element onstage as a true entertainer. The lady on the left is Pete’s daughter, Mersey (yes, like the river) who has a musical career in her own right. 3. Disneyland Forever - This was the first song from the album I ever heard. It was on a compilation that came with Uncut magazine. I can’t remember if I already knew about Wah!, Pete and the older stuff but I probably did. I thought this was fantastic and though it’s very different to the 80s stuff it’s all the better for it - its universal pop rather than angry indie music. That said it does have a heated theme – according to Pete it was inspired by Gerry Conlon’s (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerry_Conlon) release from prison where Gerry said that being free would be like living in Disneyland forever. I love the organ here and the backing vocals. It’s as lavish as the rest of the album. I especially love how the track goes from quiet to loud. It really is a big song and there’s still more big songs to come. You’ve got to admire Pete for daring to record more than one big tune on the same album.
4. I Still Love You - Pete lavishes on the grand guitars and big strings again. This is one of my favourites but what am I saying? I love them all and all of the tracks are equally as good so there’s nothing to tell them apart in terms of quality .
5. Hope You Can Fall (In Love) - Another great pop track. I’m not sure what it reminds me of but it’s upbeat and hugely enjoyable that’s all I know. There’s some nice piano and more ELO-style strings.
6. Hey! Mona Lisa - This track's got everything – piano, organ drums, backing vocals, strings and bells. My favourite parts being the organ and the pizzicato strings. To me it sound a bit like U2’s ‘Angel of Harlem’ but that’s no bad thing as apparently Bono and Pete know each other quite well. There’s more ELO-style strings here too. It’s all big passionate pop, the kind Pete does best. I love the sax on this song – if I didn’t know better I’d say that was Jim Horn himself. I also love the big drums as the end and Pete’s little Elvis reference. Elvis to Pete is like Orbison to Jeff.
7. Loverboy - This sort of sounds like The Clash as produced by Jeff Lynne – which is probably how I’d describe the album as a whole anyway. It is very Clash to my ears and you can hear their influence on Pete’s guitars loud and clear. There’s something of ‘Tommy Gun’ in this.
8. Alone - One of the quieter ones. The one I think that sounds most like Pete’s older stuff, from the mid-80s, on the album.
9. Heart As Big As Liverpool - If there was one track on this album that has a life of its own this is it. This track is very popular within the city of Liverpool and especially loved by Liverpool Football Club who I believe play it at Anfield on match days. For a man who makes his living as a professional Scouser and has a daughter called Mersey and who could possibly rival Jeff Lynne for biggest Beatles fan, this track was just a song waiting to happen. It’s big and it’s epic just as it should be. The guitar is as grand as the strings and it really makes you want to sing along at the end.
10. Je T'Aime, Je T'Aime - Another great track. From the drums you can definitely hear that it’s an ex-Smith as it's a sound so typical of Mike Joyce. A bit of fun rock and roll after the big epic track on the album but still in keeping with the feel of the LP - great strings, epic guitar plus energy and passion. The best part here is also the sax - Pete even says Jim's name aloud!
11. The Return Of Rock And Roll - Sounding like it's from the soundtrack credits to a movie, which is exactly what it is (from the Liverpool film 'Under the Mud'), here's another big track with some ELO strings. More grand guitars here. 12. The Country Epic (Can't Stop Cryin') - Pete ends the album with a big advert for himself as a future Wilbury member . Very Elvis, very gospel. An ideal closing track.
This is one of the few LPs that I love all the way through. Not one bad track among the 12. There’s everything to love here – immediate, anthemic, passionate songs, ELO style pop with strings, Clash rock and roll… It proves Pete Wylie, when it comes to writing big epics, is as much a genius as you can get. The album is like a cross between the Lightning Seeds and The Manic Street Preachers as produced by Spector or The Clash as produced by Jeff Lynne. And like, Jeff Lynne, Pete on this album proves that he only gets better with age as, like Jeff, he never wore himself out being a big star. I wish Jeff would get the Wilburys back together and invite Pete to audition! I love this man, he’s surely in my top five heroes along with Mr L.
I don’t have a favourite track on this record as each one is so good it makes you forget the last which only goes to prove that Wylie is in fact a part-time rock star, full-time legend!
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Post by jrmugz on Mar 13, 2016 20:23:01 GMT
Looks really inteteresting qoth, will check it all out and all of your notes this week and shoot you a review in the next few days!
Jim
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Post by dillwyn on Mar 13, 2016 21:21:47 GMT
now this is interesting. I remember what was for me an awful song 'the story of the blues' and immediately took against him. I haven't listened to anything else he ever did as a result. so kicking off with
1..never loved as a child i am really heartened to see i was completely wrong what a great song and performance, that is a really high standard. 2..sorry don't like this one, maybe the out of tune audience singer didn't help 3..disneyland forever ....another very good song, beautifully recorded. 4..again a top chorus, loves the large room strings doesn't he....so do i as it happens 5..Hope you can fall in love ...yet again another solid big interesting piece.
right i'm stopping off at this point ... so far this is a whole load of really big, interesting, well written and wonderfully performed/recorded songs. So far it sounds like a poppier (and frankly superior to the mid-90's ) manic street preachers .....
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Post by unomusette on Mar 14, 2016 22:28:11 GMT
I remember Story of the Blues and I know he's well thought of by his peers, so looking forward to this
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Post by unomusette on Mar 16, 2016 11:58:38 GMT
Don't faint, yes here I am with my review and it's not even the end of the week yet. Thought I'd make the effort as I'll be away in France from Friday to Tuesday *polishes halo* Here goes: Never Loved As A Child - Sneaky quiet opening before it all kicks off, liking this already. It reminds me of the kind of happy, bouncy pub rock that was around in the late '70's such as Eddie and the Hot Rods. Except with a lot more going on including strings (or a synthesised verson). Winner, even though I suspect it might be a bit of a parody. Sing All The Saddest Songs - Slightly Beatle-y, nice enough but not setting the world on fire for me. Disneyland Forever - The strings make this another huge-sounding track which is always going to go down well with an ELO fan. I think it could be a grower, although for me it's a bit over-long. I Still Love You - Promising opening, trots along at a snappy pace and it's a welcome return to the rock style from Never Loved as a Child. A bit more polished-sounding though with the big backing vocals and tuneful chorus. Slight shades of something Roy Wood might produce perhaps? Hope You Can Fall (In Love) - I can imagine the Manics coming up with something like this, I enjoyed it a lot and the film raised a grin as well. The guy with the white moustache looks like whoever it was played the Cowardly Lion in the Wizard of Oz Hey! Mona Lisa - More of the overblown style he is so good at, reminds me of The Story of the Blues and there's nothing wrong with that. Again just a bit too long though. Loverboy - I can think of a few bands he might be poking fun at in the video, great upbeat song with loads going on which can't be faulted. Definitely going on my Spotify list. Alone - Atmospheric and moody ballad, a good counterpoint to the previous all out mayhem. Nice shouty vocals in places, one of my favourite things so more points won. Heart As Big As Liverpool - Epic production and I can imagine it being popular with Liverpudlians; it also brings some of Cast's songs to mind. For me it's about twice as long as it needs to be though. Je T'Aime, Je T'Aime - Elements of Mott the Hoople here, nice enough but doesn't stand out too much from previous tracks. The Return Of Rock And Roll - Another Manics-style song, very uplifting and just enormous so you really can't ignore it. He really does have a flair for this sort of thing. The Country Epic (Can't Stop Cryin') - Woah, suddenly we're in Wilbury Land, didn't expect that but it's a nice surprise. Everything's going on again though which gives it a great, full sound which is beyond anything the Wilburys did. One of my favourites, neat closing track which leaves you in a good mood. Another one for the Spotify list - although it lives up to the title and is of epic length you can enjoy every minute. Documentary - golly, how young was Timmy Mallett then? Pete should make more films, he's a natural and I much enjoyed being shown some sights by him. Thanks for nudging me into getting to know this artist, a lot of his work is right up my street and I'd never have gotten round to sampling him without this thread. The songs I liked best were the rocky, "wall of sound" ones which he does brilliantly. He obviously subscribes to the Roy Wood Method of thowing every instrument to hand at a song, this is always going to win points from me. Your ears certainly have a proper work-out listening to this album, I'd give it a solid 7 and a half out of 10. Thanks for sharing queenofthehours
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Post by Chippa on Mar 18, 2016 4:19:41 GMT
I've never heard of this guy, until now. Here's my take....
Never Loved As A Child- Sort of Oasis with a punk edge. I like it. Has a certain appeal that's hard to put my finger on.
Sing All The Saddest Songs - The first thing that hit me how how much this sounds like Karl Wallinger and World Party. Nice melody.
Disneyland Forever - Melodically, it's like an old John Lennon solo song. I really like this one.
I Still Love You - A bit of an anthem, with some Who-like swagger going on. Good stuff.
Hope You Can Fall (In Love) - Very 90's brit-pop sound. Another one from the Oasis/Blur wheelhouse.
Hey! Mona Lisa - I like the big opening, with the Memphis-style horns. Really catchy.
Loverboy - Not a song about the Canadian hard rock band? Damn. Weakest song, thus far. Not bad. But not up to the standards of the previous songs.
Alone - Almost similar to Rod Stewart's "Passion", in parts. Decent, but not memorable.
Heart As Big As Liverpool - The version you embedded doesn't play, so I had to find another. I think I've heard this song, before. It's decent, but nothing earth shattering.
Je T'Aime, Je T'Aime - Instantly catchy. Good power pop sound, with some sax thrown in for extra flavor.
The Return Of Rock And Roll - Big, brash and relentless. Nice "Wall of sound".
Country Epic- Chicago blues and soul meets Brit rock! Really good vibe to this one. Damn....I may have to dance.
Glad you introduced me to this artist. Very strong 8/10.
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Post by 88keys on Mar 18, 2016 5:57:14 GMT
Rating them in order of preference. Je T'Aime, Je T'Aime Hey! Mona Lisa Disneyland Forever Heart As Big As Liverpool Sing All The Saddest Songs Never Loved As A Child The Country Epic (Can't Stop Cryin') The Return Of Rock And Roll Hope You Can Fall (In Love) Loverboy I Still Love You Alone What a gratifying experience to hear a band you really aren't very familiar with and discover something you'll surely revisit. On the Buy It/Try It/Trash It scale, this scores an enthusiastic Buy It.
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Post by jrmugz on Mar 19, 2016 19:35:46 GMT
OK, here is my review of "Songs of Strength and Heartbreak" by The Mighty Wah!
01. "Never Loved As A Child" - Good rocker with good hooks. Interesting lyric. I like how it's brief, fun, and to the point, seems like a long lost art, these days. 02. "Sing All The Saddest Songs" - The thing that strikes me, is this Wylie guy seems like a good lyricist, kind of brings you in. 03. "Disneyland Forever" - This guy is good. Simple but captivating chorus. There's something happening here. I'm impressed. 04. "I Still Love You" - Has a great buildup to a strong chorus. Nice melody and passion in the verses. 05. "Hope You Can Fall (In Love)" - Really like the majesty and uniqueness of this one. 06. "Hey! Mona Lisa" - Nice, but a tad bland for all it's merits. 07. "Loverboy" - Meh. He's better when he's toned down and acoustic. 08. "Alone" - These are the kinds of songs that work best for this guy. Toned down and ballady. Nice one. 09. "Heart As Big As Liverpool" - Like the oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oo accentuations on the build-up to the chorus. Nice Springsteeny feel to this one. 10. "Je T'Aime, Je T'Aime" - Nice Springsteen-"River"-era style of rocker. Above average lyric as far as keeping the listener's interest. 11. "The Return Of Rock And Roll" - Nice 80s-sounding rocker with a touch of Boston on it. Music fits the lyric! 12. "The Country Epic (Can't Stop Cryin')" - All out rock assault, enhanced by an interesting lyric. Not my favorite of the bunch, but OK. Goes on too long, IMHO. 13. Documentary - I like how he believes in staying put in Liverpool and fighting the problems instead of running away. Looks like John-Mellencamp-meets-Paul-McCartney. Fun view of the pub life, seems like music is a good outlet for Pete Wylies outging personality.
Star Rating: 4.3 out of 5 Prime Cuts: "Sing All the Saddest Songs", "Alone", "Heart as Big as Liverpool", "The Return Of Rock And Roll" Bottom Line: A moderate singer, but the clarity of the voice and tone, and the captivating simplicity of the lyrics make for a winner.
Thanks, qoth, for your selections and all the history and documentary with it. It was fun to play, and review, and I enjoyed it.
I have you marked down for May 29, for your next turn.
Jim
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Post by queenofthehours on Mar 24, 2016 16:51:25 GMT
What I like about this feature is the new things you learn about music from others and also the new things you learn about your own musical choices from the thoughts of others whose opinions you value. I would never have thought to describe Wylie’s sound as Springsteen, Mott the Hoople, pub rock or “Who-like swagger” (even though they are certainly there!) without hearing what other people had to say.
Sing All The Saddest Songs - The first thing that hit me how how much this sounds like Karl Wallinger and World Party. Nice melody. Disneyland Forever - Melodically, it's like an old John Lennon solo song. I really like this one. Wallinger - That’s exactly the kind of association I hoped someone would make. I dared not make it myself as I wasn’t sure if anyone else would hear it because Wylie is such a full-on kind of person. You either love him or hate him.
Lennon - This is why I love this feature! I’m pretty sure Wylie would be thrilled to hear that thought. I am too. I'd never have heard that link.
Never Loved As A Child - It reminds me of the kind of happy, bouncy pub rock that was around in the late '70's such as Eddie and the Hot Rods. Except with a lot more going on including strings (or a synthesised verson). Winner, even though I suspect it might be a bit of a parody. True! It does have that pub-rock feel and you have your finger on it - it's surely, if I know Pete, a parody. Loverboy - Definitely going on my Spotify list. Never Loved As A Child- Sort of Oasis with a punk edge. I like it. Has a certain appeal that's hard to put my finger on. A great description and so true. In fact most of Pete's music has appeal that I can't put my finger on; it's just that good. I'm pretty sure Pete himself would feel happy with the Oasis/punk association . 01. "Never Loved As A Child" - Good rocker with good hooks. Interesting lyric. I like how it's brief, fun, and to the point, seems like a long lost art, these days. True. A great condensed description that could be applied to Wylie's style as a whole - brief, fun and to the point.
Hey! Mona Lisa - More of the overblown style he is so good at...Again just a bit too long though. Alone - Nice shouty vocals in places. 12. "The Country Epic (Can't Stop Cryin')" - Goes on too long, IMHO. Hey, these are all plus points with Pete, trademarks perhaps. Shouty, overblown, going on longer than it should - it's not just the music that's like that Pete's like that himself! And I love him for it . 02. "Sing All The Saddest Songs" - The thing that strikes me, is this Wylie guy seems like a good lyricist, kind of brings you in. The Return Of Rock And Roll - Big, brash and relentless. Nice "Wall of sound". The Return Of Rock And Roll - Another Manics-style song, very uplifting and just enormous so you really can't ignore it. He really does have a flair for this sort of thing. so far this is a whole load of really big, interesting, well written and wonderfully performed/recorded songs. So far it sounds like a poppier (and frankly superior to the mid-90's ) manic street preachers ..... You guys should write the notes for a Wylie CD! Those are typical Pete attributes . Critics could try all they can and never come up with such perfect responses to the album.
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Post by queenofthehours on Mar 24, 2016 17:42:47 GMT
It’s never going to be a surprise that not everyone is going to like your record choices in this feature but for me it was a great surprise that opinions were so mixed on nearly every song. ‘Never Loved As A Child’ and ‘Disneyland Forever’ seem to be generally liked yet others, like ‘Sing All The Saddest Songs’ and ‘Alone’, seem to be divided right down the middle. I’m glad ‘The Country Epic (Can't Stop Cryin')’ went down as well as I’d hoped, being suitably Wilbury-ish. My favourite thing is that the tracks one person didn’t like, somebody else did - such is the case with ‘Hope You Can Fall (In Love)’ and ‘Loverboy’. No one track was universally disliked which heartens me no end!
05. "Hope You Can Fall (In Love)" - Really like the majesty and uniqueness of this one. 07. "Loverboy" - He's better when he's toned down and acoustic. 08. "Alone" - These are the kinds of songs that work best for this guy. Toned down and ballady. Nice one. It's nice to hear you say these things! "Majesty and uniqueness" - a great description that as a fan I feel could be applied to any Wylie song; in three words you've done better than any critic in encapsulating what makes Pete's songs Pete's.
I find it very interesting that jrmugz likes the toned down acoustic tracks best. Not a side usually associated with Pete but glad you saw it, Jim, as it’s a very overlooked side of Wylie. If you like acoustic you might prefer Pete's Dead Men Walking appearance on this radio show.
I Still Love You - Slight shades of something Roy Wood might produce perhaps? The Country Epic (Can't Stop Cryin') - Woah, suddenly we're in Wilbury Land, didn't expect that but it's a nice surprise. Everything's going on again though which gives it a great, full sound which is beyond anything the Wilburys did. One of my favourites, neat closing track which leaves you in a good mood. Another one for the Spotify list - although it lives up to the title and is of epic length you can enjoy every minute. Roy Wood! Yes. I would never have guessed but it's true.
The Country Epic - I didn't expect it either as I heard and loved this album long before I found the Wilbury tracks. It's only coming back to the Wah! album after a long time that I have begun to hear new things.
Je T'Aime, Je T'Aime - Instantly catchy. Good power pop sound, with some sax thrown in for extra flavor. Country Epic- Chicago blues and soul meets Brit rock! Really good vibe to this one. Damn....I may have to dance. So spot on in so few words! A very good description. I wish I'd come up with it. My thoughts exactly.
What a gratifying experience to hear a band you really aren't very familiar with and discover something you'll surely revisit. On the Buy It/Try It/Trash It scale, this scores an enthusiastic Buy It.
Documentary - golly, how young was Timmy Mallett then? Pete should make more films, he's a natural and I much enjoyed being shown some sights by him. Thanks for nudging me into getting to know this artist, a lot of his work is right up my street and I'd never have gotten round to sampling him without this thread. The songs I liked best were the rocky, "wall of sound" ones which he does brilliantly. He obviously subscribes to the Roy Wood Method of thowing every instrument to hand at a song, this is always going to win points from me. Your ears certainly have a proper work-out listening to this album, I'd give it a solid 7 and a half out of 10. Thanks for sharing queenofthehours I'd never missed a Timmy Mallet show as a kid. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'd hoped the "wall of sound" would go down well being a bit ELO-y. Whatever Roy Wood is (A wild-card genius?) Pete is too! Bottom Line: A moderate singer, but the clarity of the voice and tone, and the captivating simplicity of the lyrics make for a winner. Ah, everyone has a better way with descriptions than I do! So few words to describe so much.
Glad you introduced me to this artist. Very strong 8/10. I'm glad I did too even if it's just a peek through the crack in the door onto Pete's work. You may like this hard-to-find album, it's a kind of "greatest hits".
I'm pleased the album went down well, I'm very happy ELO-folk seemed to enjoy it .
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Post by dillwyn on Mar 24, 2016 21:28:50 GMT
now this is interesting. I remember what was for me an awful song 'the story of the blues' and immediately took against him. I haven't listened to anything else he ever did as a result. so kicking off with 1..never loved as a child i am really heartened to see i was completely wrong what a great song and performance, that is a really high standard. 2..sorry don't like this one, maybe the out of tune audience singer didn't help 3..disneyland forever ....another very good song, beautifully recorded. 4..again a top chorus, loves the large room strings doesn't he....so do i as it happens 5..Hope you can fall in love ...yet again another solid big interesting piece. right i'm stopping off at this point ... so far this is a whole load of really big, interesting, well written and wonderfully performed/recorded songs. So far it sounds like a poppier (and frankly superior to the mid-90's ) manic street preachers ..... ok first time in 2 weeks I've had to listen to music... 6..mona lisa ...bruce springsteen meets u2's angel of harlem...quite brilliant production...that is at last two kitchen sinks in there 7..loverboy ...best track yet, shows why play lists are such a bad idea...why wasn't this ever given radio play 8..alone ...again smart smart track 9..heart as liverpool...his budget is as big as his talent 10 j'time...another loverboy 11..return of rocknroll ... feels like another manic street preacher vibe 12...country epic ....top tune i'm a little speechless as his tunes are such a multi-attack on the senses. they are loud, vibrant, huge budget, brilliantly recorded. i had to listen to them in three sittings though just to try to take them all in. superb stuff indeed thank you for changing my mind on this guy
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Post by queenofthehours on Mar 25, 2016 15:35:43 GMT
ok first time in 2 weeks I've had to listen to music... 6..mona lisa ...bruce springsteen meets u2's angel of harlem...quite brilliant production...that is at last two kitchen sinks in there 7..loverboy ...best track yet, shows why play lists are such a bad idea...why wasn't this ever given radio play 8..alone ...again smart smart track 9..heart as liverpool...his budget is as big as his talent 10 j'time...another loverboy 11..return of rocknroll ... feels like another manic street preacher vibe 12...country epic ....top tune i'm a little speechless as his tunes are such a multi-attack on the senses. they are loud, vibrant, huge budget, brilliantly recorded. i had to listen to them in three sittings though just to try to take them all in. superb stuff indeed thank you for changing my mind on this guy Ah, dillwyn, you're one of the reasons I love this feature - it has the power to change minds. I'm glad I helped change your mind on Pete Wylie . But it's completely understandable as Pete can have a negative effect on people! And it has to be said his earlier music is very different to this album, to my ears it's completely different. As different as ELO2 is from Discovery.
I like 'Loverboy' too it's one of those big, happy, upbeat songs that appear once in a blue moon these days. Maybe Pete is the Liverpudlian Springsteen, I'd never thought of it before.
While I've got you in a Pete-positive mood you might like his latest music -
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