bluematrix
(confluence of mississippi and missouri rivers) | | Posted: Aug 22, 2006 - 09:25 | |
not one of his better ones
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RongoTBurg
(Lost Wages, NV) | | Posted: Aug 07, 2006 - 19:21 | |
Parts of this sound like the song "Pez People" (a spoofy homage to the candy dispenser of the same, with video directed by the immortal Nick Chapman), from a hilarious movie called "The Big Picture" {Kevin Bacon as Nick Chapman, Martin Short as "the agent"}.
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Old_Pool_Skunk
(Get Out) | | Posted: Aug 07, 2006 - 19:06 | |
Richard gets funky.  |
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AphidA
(Alexandria, VA) | | Posted: May 26, 2006 - 14:28 | |
This voice is annoying as hell.
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deanofox
(Yorkshire, England) | | Posted: May 12, 2006 - 01:18 | |
ingoldsby wrote:I actually find this song quite irritating.
I agree. |
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Gorky
(Reading, UK) | | Posted: May 12, 2006 - 00:48 | |
JohnErle wrote:Wasn't this the Men Without Hats' controversial b-side of "Safety Dance"?
lol |
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pixidrizzl
(St. Louis, MO) | | Posted: Apr 27, 2006 - 11:24 | |
Snagmaster wrote:
I could request some Michael Jackson for you if you would prefer that,
There's actually some really good Michael Jackson songs out there so...please do, thanks. |
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writer
| | Posted: Apr 27, 2006 - 11:24 | |
His 80s LPs were a rare balancing presence in that decade of electronic indulgence. He reminded me that there's something to be said for fine musicianship and thoughtful--though often amusing--lyrics.
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ingoldsby
(Santa Barbara, CA) | | Posted: Apr 27, 2006 - 11:23 | |
I actually find this song quite irritating.
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ArbiterOfGoodTaste
(Seattle WA) | | Posted: Apr 27, 2006 - 11:22 | |
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Death_to_Clear_Channel
(Chicago) | | Posted: Mar 14, 2006 - 11:35 | |
There aren't many guitarists/songwriters better than RT - Elvis (the living one) and Robyn Hitchcock come to mind. I'll take these fellas over Dylan and Young any day of the week.
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JohnErle
(Hollywood North) | | Posted: Jan 14, 2006 - 18:10 | |
Wasn't this the Men Without Hats' controversial b-side of "Safety Dance"?
We can dance if we want to
The night is young and so am I
But your friends don't dance
And if they don't dance
Stick a razor in their eye
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Snagmaster
| | Posted: Dec 16, 2005 - 18:28 | |
davie70 wrote:Thompson does a fantastic rendition of this one on his latest DVD, Live (at Lupo's) in Providence, where he shares the stage with long-time musician-friend Pete Zorn on horns, mandolin, and backing vocals.
I've seen Thompson in concert. He's great! I have been a fan of his since his days in Fairport Convention. His voice doesn't bother me because his guitar playing is superb. My motto: if you don't like someone's performance and you think you can do better,go for it. no one is stopping you.But don't expect to "feel the love" right from the start.
(My favorite Thompson album is "Hand of Kindness.") |
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Snagmaster
| | Posted: Dec 16, 2005 - 18:23 | |
hcg11 wrote:ewww, this song is barely playable...  I could request some Michael Jackson for you if you would prefer that, |
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davie70
(off Broadway) | | Posted: Jul 22, 2005 - 11:12 | |
Thompson does a fantastic rendition of this one on his latest DVD, Live (at Lupo's) in Providence, where he shares the stage with long-time musician-friend Pete Zorn on horns, mandolin, and backing vocals.
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Odyzzeuz
(Austin, Texas) | | Posted: Jul 22, 2005 - 11:07 | |
I'm in the camp that finds RT's voice annoying. As a vocal stylist I just find him too affected. This is not a bad song, though, with the driving guitar. One of the more tolerable RT things I've heard.
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firesign
(Cincinnati, OH) | | Posted: Jul 03, 2003 - 10:54 | |
i like the guitar on this, but thompsons voice grates on my nerves so much that it basically makes it unlistenable.
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manleywoman
(MD) | | Posted: May 13, 2003 - 12:40 | |
I know lots of people/critics think Richard Thompson is amazing, but I have never ever ever been able to enjoy any of his music...hate the lyrics, hate the production quality, and truly can't stand the voice. Every time I hear him I cringe, and turn down the volume.
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ediTed
(Phoenix, AZ) | | Posted: May 13, 2003 - 11:57 | |
Originally Posted by llazare:
As a big Richard Thompson fan I agree with a lot of the comments here that this is not really the best song to introduce new listeners to Richard. I understand why a lot of peole have reacted with a "so what?". There's just so much great Richard material from the past 30 years that it's ashame that people might write him off because this song is not among his best work.
I agree. This guy is prolific and talented.
If you want to get started with him try "1952 Vincent Black Lightning" from the album "Rumour and Sigh". He sings with such passion that I doubt you will finish the song with a dry eye. Really! |
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hcg11
(Ann Arbor, MI) | | Posted: May 03, 2003 - 07:21 | |
ewww, this song is barely playable... |
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justlistening
(Irvine, CA) | | Posted: Apr 02, 2003 - 17:15 | |
Originally Posted by streetsintherain:
I thought that I had heard good things about Thompson....I guess those folks were wrong, at least about this song...
this is just annoying.
Yeah! Annoying is the word. Very chopy sounding, medicore vocals, innane lyrics - all the ingredients for annoying (at least IMHO)
I have heard that Richard Thompson's guitar work is amazing - I'd like to hear more of him despite my opinion on this one. |
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RosieRedfield
(Vancouver) | | Posted: Mar 23, 2003 - 12:15 | |
Trying again, to not mess up the quote formatting.
Originally Posted by mrtyler:
This song is just so silly. The synthy bass line and the way he pronounces "dahnce" makes it really hard to take seriously.
Those pathetic Brits! Why can't they learn to speak proper English? |
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RosieRedfield
(Vancouver) | | Posted: Mar 23, 2003 - 12:11 | |
Originally Posted by mrtyler:
This song is just so silly. The synthy bass line and the way he pronounces "dahnce" makes it really hard to take seriously.
Those frivolous Brits. Why can't they learn to speak English properly!
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mrtyler
(Berkeley) | | Posted: Mar 17, 2003 - 18:41 | |
This song is just so silly. The synthy bass line and the way he pronounces "dahnce" makes it really hard to take seriously. I imagine dancing Vincent-Vega-in-Jackrabbit-Slim's-Twist-Contest-style to this.
And yet, it doesn't actually work as a silly song, so it just kinda sucks.
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Antigone
(Elkton, VA) | | Posted: Mar 13, 2003 - 07:48 | |
Originally Posted by twodogs:
Nope, you're thinking of Safety Dance by Men Without Hats. :D
Ah, yes, you're right! A mind is a terrible thing to waste, eh? ;) |
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llazare
(Ann Arbor, MI) | | Posted: Mar 13, 2003 - 07:43 | |
As a big Richard Thompson fan I agree with a lot of the comments here that this is not really the best song to introduce new listeners to Richard. I understand why a lot of peole have reacted with a "so what?". There's just so much great Richard material from the past 30 years that it's ashame that people might write him off because this song is not among his best work.
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tallred
(Charlotte, NC) | | Posted: Feb 20, 2003 - 22:18 | |
Please, please, please, more RT. We need to tell the world about this talent!
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twodogs
(springfield, IL) | | Posted: Jan 05, 2003 - 08:02 | |
Originally Posted by Antigone:
This isn't that 80s song called Razor Dance by ... I can't remember? Help me out here with my memory!
Nope, you're thinking of Safety Dance by Men Without Hats. :D |
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streetsintherain
(Boston, MA) | | Posted: Jan 05, 2003 - 08:01 | |
I thought that I had heard good things about Thompson....I guess those folks were wrong, at least about this song...
this is just annoying.
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Blackjack
(Southern California, CA) | | Posted: Dec 05, 2002 - 16:30 | |
Originally Posted by roguewarer:
Just a so-so artist, IMHO. And certainly NOT on my most favored list.
(Remember, it's not nice to hate....)  It's not nice to hear this song, either. |
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