A broadening of tastes

Posted by: Steve Toy on 15 April 2002

I have recently come by a copy of Alanis Morisette's latest album under rug swept .

Normally, I wouldn't touch this kind of stuff with a pole, but it is brilliant - especially the last track Utopia.

She has an excellent voice, the acoustic guitar work is very tuneful, and the bass isn't overblown.

I think I'll get me some more Alanis...

Regards,

Steve.

The proof of the pudding...

Posted on: 15 April 2002 by seagull

I think I'll steer clear of them now.

Posted on: 15 April 2002 by Andrew Randle

Well done Steven for finally finding the music room! I hope you enjoy your stay.

Andrew

Andrew Randle
Currently in the "Linn Binn"

Posted on: 15 April 2002 by Steve Toy

I am certainly more interested in hearing a broader range of musical styles now.

You often have to choose between the big grins or the dewy eyes...

I get both!

Big grins

Nightfly by Donald Fagen.

100% Columbian by the Fun Loving Criminals.

Dewy eyes

The Dust Bowl Symphony by Nanci Griffith and The London Symphony Orchestra.

Regards,

Steve.

The proof of the pudding...

Posted on: 15 April 2002 by Stephen Bennett

All three of her albums have something to offer - I think the second is her best so far, but the new one has some great playing and songs and, as usual, sounds very good indeed.

The only criticism is that some of her stuff can sound 'too Alanis' (ie samey) but if you like her voice and politics then she's worth a listen.

It'd be hell to be her lover though - you'd be sure to be on the next abum.

Stephen

Posted on: 15 April 2002 by Steve Toy

quote:
It'd be hell to be her lover though - you'd be sure to be on the next abum.

Indeed! Gorgeous as she is!

Regards,

Steve.

The proof of the pudding...

Posted on: 15 April 2002 by Peter Stockwell

Steve,

Glad to see you over here. I've just taken a punt on a Mylene Farmer CD. I'm sure Nick will be doubly worried, what with Waiting for Columbus in the post.

Peter

Posted on: 15 April 2002 by Former member

Welcome! I've been dying for someone to post about the new Alanis!

Can you compare it to the first two? I love the first one (a classic?), but find the second one too miserable for words (and not enough good tunes either - don't know what that Stephen Bennett is talking about ), which latter reason is why I didn't jump and buy it straight away.

And tell us more about this Dust Bowl Symphony - never heard of it...

Posted on: 15 April 2002 by Andrew Randle

The Nightfly is a great album. I you haven't got his Karmakiriad album, then get it! Karmakiriad is even better than The Nightfly (IMHO)

Andrew

Andrew Randle
Currently in the "Linn Binn"

Posted on: 15 April 2002 by Pete

... with the Alanis Morisette Lyric Generator!

click here

Pete.

Posted on: 15 April 2002 by Nigel Cavendish

Jagged Little Pill is the best IMHO but Ani Di Franco gives Alanis a golden shower.

cheers

Nigel

Posted on: 15 April 2002 by Former member

Great idea Pete! Here's what it came up with:

"I Think"

I Think audio tweaks are really a huge problem
I Think lying geeks are too much on my mind
I Think girlie records have got a lot to do with why the world sucks
But what can you do?

Like a blue rain, beating down on me
Like a Alexander Pope line, which won't let go of my brain
Like Anastasia's ass, it is in my head
Blame it on weenie boys
Blame it on weenie boys
Blame it on weenie boys

I Think boybanders are gonna drive us all crazy
And tiresome postings make me feel like a child
I Think wobbly racks will eventually be the downfall of civilization
But what can you do? I said what can you do?

Like a blue rain, beating down on me
Like Anastasia's smile, cruel and cold
Like Alexander Pope's ass, it is in my head
Blame it on weenie boys
Blame it on weenie boys
Blame it on weenie boys

Posted on: 15 April 2002 by Mick P

Vuk

I think you need a holiday.

Regards

Mick

Posted on: 15 April 2002 by Steve Toy

quote:
I think you need a holiday.
Regards
Mick

I think he needs to change the tracking force on his tonearm before he goes on holiday.

That record is definitely stuck!

Regards,

Steve.

The proof of the pudding...

Posted on: 15 April 2002 by Former member

...once played a very important role in AM's life. This song says it all, I feel.

"Will to Live"

I feel miserable
Cheeses make me ill
I feel miserable
Bries tear at my foundations
I feel miserable
Fromages are dragging me down to the depths of misery
I want to die

Is it because of cheese that I feel this way?
With the yellow rays of misery pounding on my brain?
Or am I lost in tale of Mr Cheese, adrift far from home
I don't think so, I don't think so.

Cheese Broke My Will to Live
Cheese Broke My Will to Live
Cheese Broke My Will to Live
I was getting better but then
Cheese Broke My Will to Live

I feel miserable
Stiltons rot the flesh from my bones
I feel miserable
Spreads defeat my purpose
I feel miserable
Wensleydales are doing their best to impale my soul
I want to die

Is it because of cheese that I feel this way?
With the yellow rays of misery pounding on my brain?
Am I lost in tale of Mr Cheese, adrift far from home
I don't think so, I don't think so.

Cheese Broke My Will to Live
Cheese Broke My Will to Live
Oh God, Cheese Broke My Will to Live
I was getting better but then
Cheese Broke My Will to Live

Posted on: 15 April 2002 by herm

Great lines, Boldface!

Cheese, how about a counter tune?

Herman

(Who is this Morisette?)

Posted on: 15 April 2002 by Hammerhead

"No, I don't think so. This Wensleydale is simply the best. Don't you think Gromit?"

"grrrrr"

Steve

Posted on: 15 April 2002 by Mike Sae

quote:
Steven said, I think I'll get me some more Alanis...

Whatever you do, avoid the UK LP pressing of "Supposed...Junkie". A poorer master hasn't been heard since Oasis' "What's the Story...".

I don't mind her latest, it's quite inventive. I'm not a fan, but one my friends is bloody obsessed for some reason. He's uploaded "Under Rug Swept" onto his Xbox; I'm forced to listen to it while playing games!

Posted on: 15 April 2002 by David Dever

quote:
He's uploaded "Under Rug Swept" onto his Xbox; I'm forced to listen to it while playing games!

That says it all, really...I can't imagine shoot-em-ups without Ministry or Nine Inch Nails castouts generating the soundtrack--I'd rather till flowerbeds on the front concourse instead...

Posted on: 16 April 2002 by Jez Quigley

I Think whingers are really a huge problem
I Think pomposities are too much on my mind
I Think obsessions have got a lot to do with why the world sucks
But what can you do?

Like a black rain, beating down on me
Like a Ernie Wise line, which won't let go of my brain
Like Steven Toy's ass, it is in my head
Blame it on Vuk
Blame it on Vuk
Blame it on Vuk

I Think metal racks are gonna drive us all crazy
And boy banders make me feel like a child
I Think unpleasantries will eventually be the downfall of civilization
But what can you do? I said what can you do?

Like a black rain, beating down on me
Like a Ernie Wise line, which won't let go of my brain
Like Steven Toy's ass, it is in my head
Blame it on Vuk
Blame it on Vuk
Blame it on Vuk

Like a black rain, beating down on me
Like Steven Toy's smile, cruel and cold
Like Ernie Wise's ass, it is in my head
Blame it on Vuk
Blame it on Vuk
Blame it on Vuk

Posted on: 01 May 2002 by Former member

Under Rug Swept

Is good! Piles better than Former Infatuation Junkie Thingy, but, on first listening at least, not as good as the first (proper) one. Thanks, Steven.