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| From | mkropp@comcast.net |
| Subject | Re: For those about to Rockpile... |
| Date | Tue, 04 Oct 2005 17:38:12 +0000 |
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Dave - I really like Nick's last three albums, although they might not be everyone's cup of tea since they're not "pop" records. Rather they are quiet "mature" records if you will. "The Impossible Bird", "Dig My Mood", and "The Convincer" are all really good discs - just don't expect them be the jangly pop the likes of the "Basher" comp... (I think I have the names right, I'm doing this off the top of my head).
I highly recommend the reissue of Rockpile's "Seconds of Pleasure". It not only includes the bonus Everly Brothers tunes by Nick & Dave, there are also a few live cuts as well. I have always wanted to get some live Rockpile on disc - hint hint to anyone who might have some stashed ;-)
Michael
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> I've been taking a break from new music for a while now, and concentrating
> on revisiting old faves. Typically, I'm looking for the CD versions of the
> vinyl I own and never play (haven't had my turntable on more than twice in
> the past ten years, I'd say...).
>
> My current obsessions are early to mid period XTC and Kate Bush... and this
> week, at the other end of the spectrum - Nick Lowe, Dave Edmunds, and
> Rockpile. (I suppose I'll be getting to Graham Parker before you know it!)
>
> I know that Rockpile only officially released "Seconds of Pleasure", which I
> remember as a great slab o vinyl, and am soon to purchase on CD. Classic
> songwriting, tremendous harmonies, perfect production, highly spirited
> performances - it's all there. (I just read that Billy Bremner sang lead on
> "Heart", one of my faves on the LP - which is a shock, I always thought it
> was Edmunds?!?)
>
> So, did Rockpile put out anything else in any form? I seem to remember they
> were on a Stiff sampler at one point - a live version of "I Knew The Bride",
> if I recall. What about unofficial releases - bootlegs, etc?
>
> I am also really digging "Basher/The Best Of Nick Lowe". I have "Pure Pop
> For Now People" and "Labour of Lust" on vinyl, and plan to get on CD. Any
> other recommendations for solo Lowe? There are some great tunes on the comp
> CD - Rose of England, 7 xxx to Rock (something like that), Maureen, several
> others.
>
> And did Nick ever record his own version of "Peace Love and Understanding"?
>
> What about Dave Edmunds? I recently picked up his anthology, and was
> pleasantly surprised. I always thought of him as Nick's lesser half, but am
> rethinking that to some extent. Well, Nick's still the better writer, but
> Dave seems to be his equal as a singer, arranger and interpreter, and he's
> not too shabby on that guitar either! Any suggestions on albums to hunt
> down?
>
> What I'm especially interested in for both Lowe and Edmunds are albums where
> they back each other up. I've heard that some of their solo albums are
> basically Lowe or Edmunds with Rockpile as the backing band.
>
> As always, your input is appreciated!!
>
> Dave
>
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