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zinfamous

zinfamous

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Do you like Phil Collins? I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work. Too artsy, too intellectual. It was on Duke where, uh, Phil Collins' presence became more apparent. I think Invisible Touch was the group's undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding three albums. Christy, take off your robe. Listen to the brilliant ensemble playing of Banks, Collins and Rutherford. You can practically hear every nuance of every instrument. Sabrina, remove your dress. In terms of lyrical craftsmanship, the sheer songwriting, this album hits a new peak of professionalism. Sabrina, why don't you, uh, dance a little. Take the lyrics to Land of Confusion. In this song, Phil Collins addresses the problems of abusive political authority. In Too Deep is the most moving pop song of the 1980s, about monogamy and commitment. The song is extremely uplifting. Their lyrics are as positive and affirmative as, uh, anything I've heard in rock. Christy, get down on your knees so Sabrina can see your ass. Phil Collins' solo career seems to be more commercial and therefore more satisfying, in a narrower way. Especially songs like In the Air Tonight and, uh, Against All Odds. Sabrina, don't just stare at it, eat it. But I also think Phil Collins works best within the confines of the group, than as a solo artist, and I stress the word artist. This is Sussudio, a great, great song, a personal favorite.
 
skyking

skyking

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I was grooving to the egghead in his prime. I don't play the albums no more, no more.
 
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DaveSimmons

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His first solo CD with "In the Air Tonight" and "The Roof is Leaking" was good.

Peter Gabriel's solo work was much better of course.
 
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LikeLinus

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zinfamous said:
Do you like Phil Collins? I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work. Too artsy, too intellectual. It was on Duke where, uh, Phil Collins' presence became more apparent. I think Invisible Touch was the group's undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding three albums. Christy, take off your robe. Listen to the brilliant ensemble playing of Banks, Collins and Rutherford. You can practically hear every nuance of every instrument. Sabrina, remove your dress. In terms of lyrical craftsmanship, the sheer songwriting, this album hits a new peak of professionalism. Sabrina, why don't you, uh, dance a little. Take the lyrics to Land of Confusion. In this song, Phil Collins addresses the problems of abusive political authority. In Too Deep is the most moving pop song of the 1980s, about monogamy and commitment. The song is extremely uplifting. Their lyrics are as positive and affirmative as, uh, anything I've heard in rock. Christy, get down on your knees so Sabrina can see your ass. Phil Collins' solo career seems to be more commercial and therefore more satisfying, in a narrower way. Especially songs like In the Air Tonight and, uh, Against All Odds. Sabrina, don't just stare at it, eat it. But I also think Phil Collins works best within the confines of the group, than as a solo artist, and I stress the word artist. This is Sussudio, a great, great song, a personal favorite.
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lol, wtf Zin.
 
UberNeuman

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Get out of his way, let him by - he's got better things to with his time...

/Gabriel owns Collins...
 
nakedfrog

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LikeLinus said:
Oh ok, I still haven't seen that movie. Apparently I need to check this movie out sooner.
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Me too.

I just went to add it to my Netflix queue, and apparently I already did :lol:
Looks like it will be a while before it shows up.
 
mmntech

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"That's right! You've made them so dull and boring that they're actually going to go to a Phil Collins concert!"
 
zinfamous

zinfamous

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PottedMeat said:
Don't ask about Huey Lewis and the News.
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[Spoilers]

Patrick Bateman: Do you like Huey Lewis and the news?
Paul Allen: They're OK.
Patrick Bateman: Their early work was a little too new wave for my tastes, but when Sports came out in '83, I think they really came into their own, commercial and artistically. The whole album has a clear, crisp sound, and a new sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives the songs a big boost. He's been compared to Elvis Costello, but I think Huey has a far much more bitter, cynical sense of humour.
Paul Allen: Hey Halberstram.
Patrick Bateman: Yes, Allen?
Paul Allen: Why are their copies of the style section all over the place, d-do you have a dog? A little chow or something?
Patrick Bateman: No, Allen.
Paul Allen: Is that a rain coat?
Patrick Bateman: Yes it is! In '87, Huey released this, Fore, their most accomplished album. I think their undisputed masterpiece is "Hip to be Square", a song so catchy, most people probably don't listen to the lyrics. But they should, because it's not just about the pleasures of conformity, and the importance of trends, it's also a personal statement about the band itself.
[raises axe above head]
Patrick Bateman: Hey Paul!
[he bashes Allen in the head with the axe, and blood splatters over him]
Patrick Bateman: TRY GETTING A RESERVATION AT DORSIA NOW YOU FUCKING STUPID BASTARD! YOU, FUCKING BASTARD!
 
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zinfamous

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LikeLinus said:
Woah lengthy rant on Genesis. lol


Does he talk about musical groups before each one of his killings? I'll try and check the movie out this weekend. I've always heard good things about it.
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It's a great flick, and I don't like slasher flicks. It's much more than that, though. Maybe somewhat tainted now that Bale has gone on to become a hugely successful actor. He was a virtual nobody when AP was released, and of course, it remains his greatest role! He's absolutely perfect as Bateman.

I think he only talks about Phil Collins and Hewey Lewis in the film, but there's much more in the book. He goes to a U2 concert in one chapter, which is more epic than the Genesis rant.

Probably my biggest criticisms for the book:
--becomes tedious after a while. chapters opening with several paragraphs discussing what he's wearing, which creams he's applying, etc...eventually get old.
--too graphic for my tastes. Some of the sections were tough to read.
 
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