smoe.org mailing lists
ivan@stellysee.de
| From | synthhtnys@comcast.net |
| Subject | Re: Andrew Gold |
| Date | Sun, 26 Aug 2007 21:26:47 +0000 |
[Part 1 text/plain (1.4 kilobytes)]
(View Text in a separate window)
> Essential Andrew Gold albums? All of them.
*I get the feeling I am going to like his work a lot. Whirlwind is a real find.
If you've already got "Whirlwind"
> then definately pick up his first three albums before that; "Andrew Gold",
> "What's Wrong With This Picture" and "All This And Heaven Too". Strong
> songwriting and great arrangements.
*Whichever the album is where he's in a suit and top hat I remember hearing a bit of it back in the day and enjoying it, but it's been a while.
> "Whirlwind" is the rockiest of his first four albums. Maybe "edgier" would be
> a better description as the previous three also have some really fantastic
> uptempo songs with punch. His ballads are really emotional songs that stick
> with you. Extremely well done and deserved more recognition back in the
> seventies.
*Lonely boy is a stone cold classic pop track from the 70's still holds up extremely well after all these years where some from that time don't....and the production is excellent.
>
> "The Fraternal Order Of The All" is worth searching out as Andrew really nails
> so many of his sixties influences. A really fun album.
*I'm a huge 60's music fan so this one's a given.
Thanks for taking the time, (everybody). Nothing like finding these killer pop hidden gems.
I got a nice list here that I'm sure will be filled quickly.
For assistance, please contact
the smoe.org administrators.