Anthony and the Johnsons

but, did he make you cry?

I have 'discovered' Antony this year. Absolutely one of the best finds of my recent music buying, and the first one for a while that my wife has also been equally enthusiastic about.

Bruce

My sister loves them. I just can not find a way to enjoy Antony's voice, and I have tried. Oh well.

I think he is truly brilliant love the stuff.

I'd love to see a live performance. The records are excellent IMHO.

I'm with John on this one ,I can't like his voice.

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Originally posted by Bruce Woodhouse:
I have 'discovered' Antony this year. Absolutely one of the best finds of my recent music buying...
Bruce

I agree, truly emotive and empassioned.

Dear Gordon,

I still have your disc of Anthony.

Email georgefredrik1961 at hotmail dot co dot uk and we should fix a get together again. Location is as indicated below this post.

System is not impressive, but we could share a good chin wag and possibly a beer if it would please you. It would please me.

ATB from George

Hi George, you are welcome to keep the disc!

I am often in your location. I will email you later in the week.

ATB Gordon

That would be nice in any case.

Best from George

One artists I haven't bought yet but been meaning to for sometime.

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Originally posted by Bruce Woodhouse:
I have 'discovered' Antony this year. Absolutely one of the best finds of my recent music buying, ...

Same here.

The beauty of this artist is the lyrics, imho. Anthony can express tragically destructive self loathing at his form [for today I am a boy]& desires [cripple and the starfish] whilst simultaneously exhibiting astounding optimism [hope theres someone]. He is the preverbial pupae whose transformation into a butterfly through metamorphosis becomes his religion.

I think his voice and musical arrangments are first class but I suspect that it is this utter willingness to expose his unpleasent inner self that makes his music dear to our hearts.

I have not bought the first (eponymous) album yet. Does this bare comparison with The Crying Light and I Am A Bird?

Bruce

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Originally posted by Bruce Woodhouse:
I have not bought the first (eponymous) album yet. Does this bare comparison with The Crying Light and I Am A Bird?

Bruce

I would say that the orginal is still the best imho! Buy it, you won't be dissapointed.

Gordon

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Originally posted by GFFJ:
That would be nice in any case.

Best from George

Sorry George been a bit hetic this week at work, have to be next week.