A new GOMEZ thread

hi James,

looks like the same video, but that is a different Lincoln ad !

been listening alot to Ian Ball solo at Mountainstage on October 10, 2007. Quite good.

Have you picked up his solo disc ?

It is on my list.

Best regards

*Jeff A*

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A new Gomez thread, the 'old' Gomez thread having been closed down now by HWMBO.

Thanks for the thread JWM. I got to split the differnce then didn't bother to go any further. Will have to get the credit card out agin.

regards

Henners

Henners,
I nearly got lynched at a recent Gomez gig for saying so, but I think although it has some good songs, Split is Gomez' weakest album (they got in some pop producer).

How We Operate is a much stronger album. And even though it's got a couple of songs that make me wince (might be my age!), even Girl-Shaped-Loved-Rug sounds great LIVE, which is where Gomez excel.

Haven't yet heard the solo Ian Ball, Jeff. Thanks for reminding me about it!

James

Thanks James for the links..will check them out when I get out of work.

Not got Ians solo record yet.....will go looking now .

Keep the thread alive please...If any band deserves it they do.

Ryan

Just want to add my name to the new Gomez thread.

Been listening to 'Out West' on a CDS3 I have on demo and it sounds awesome.

Any news on the band touring in 2008?

Cheers

worm

http://thegazz.com/mountainstage/

scroll down to November 2, 2007 for Ian Ball solo, listen or download.....enjoy a great set by IB

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Originally posted by worm:
Just want to add my name to the new Gomez thread.

Been listening to 'Out West' on a CDS3 I have on demo and it sounds awesome.

Any news on the band touring in 2008?

Cheers

worm

I think 'Out West' is a great album, and gives a really good idea of what the band sounds like live. And for a live album it's pretty well done. My own favourite track is the Nick Drake cover 'Black Eyed Dog' going into 'Free to Run'.

It'll sound b good on that CDS3!

James

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Originally posted by JWM:
Haven't yet heard the solo Ian Ball, Jeff. Thanks for reminding me about it!

It's just arrived!



Sadly I doubt I'll have time to listen to it before Christmas, but will report back after a good listen once or twice (or even three times) whilst relaxing with a couple of botts from the glorious emporium nearby, 'Beers of Europe'.

Have a good one.

James

Finally had a chance to listen to it. After listening to the links posted by Jeff, I had feared this album was going to be a bit self-indulgent. And yes, I think it is a bit. BUT it is at times a delicate and sensitive offering, and there no glaring howlers of tracks.

For myself, it probably illustrates why I like Gomez and their approach as a 'collective' - all for one and one for all!

James

Just had 'How we operate' delivered but I have not had a chance to listen to it yet.

Cheers

worm

Here (I hope) are a whole load of Free Downloadable Gomez Gigs including one somewhere with their cover of 'Soul Kitchen' (saw them do it once (fab!) on the 1998 Hootenanny New Year's Eve BBC2 TV show).

I'm too thick when it comes to computers to work out how to download any of these FREE downloads and turn them into CDs. Someone will be brilliant though!

James

Gomez news.

Ben Ottewell, that most distinctive Gomez voice, is embarking on a short series of solo gigs in UK this Spring. Click here - middle column for dates.

James