GarageDragon
| | Posted: Apr 25, 2013 - 13:10 | |
bam23 wrote:I generally avoid noting how much I dislike a song, since it hardly should matter to anyone, even me. However, there is a combination of extreme earnestness and vocal dissonance in this particular performance that really grates. I like the instrumental portion, at least
The instrumental portion and his voice are in a close race on this song. |
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Bozo
(Steeler Penguin Pirate land) | | Posted: Apr 25, 2013 - 13:10 | |
My Joe Jackson greatest hits album is one of my favorites: so slinky good!!!
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expatlar
(Michoacan, Mexico) | | Posted: Feb 21, 2013 - 15:09 | |
I'm glad to hear Joe Jackson on rp. The guy is a great songwriter and his friggin' singing should be judged in the same way Neil Young, Leonard Coen, Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, Leon Russell are judged. He's not a pure singer, who gives a...darn.
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ch83575
| | Posted: Feb 21, 2013 - 15:09 | |
raga wrote:Why less than a plain 10? Cause its not very good? Yup... thats why  |
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Cyclehawk
(Athens GA) | | Posted: Jan 21, 2013 - 07:23 | |
Always liked Joe, but this version doesn't do much for me, and for the most part I'm not a fan of "live" albums. The original on the studio album arrangement is quite different and really much better.
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R7-12
(Abbotsford, BC) | | Posted: Nov 19, 2012 - 14:22 | |
Like the music but the singing is painfully bad. That's why I find it hard to enjoy any songs Joe has recorded. His live performances in particular reveal how poorly he sings.
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kishta
| | Posted: Oct 19, 2012 - 05:58 | |
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raga
(Italy - Como) | | Posted: Oct 19, 2012 - 05:53 | |
Why less than a plain 10?
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musickat
(Lake of the Ozarks) | | Posted: Sep 17, 2012 - 16:30 | |
PopKombo wrote:Never heard this version. One word. WOW! Yeah —- same here. I foolishly LOVE this song |
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tralala1980
| | Posted: May 25, 2012 - 09:40 | |
myersei wrote:Joe Jackson believes that the fact that smoking causes lung cancer is a lie spread the anti-cigarette establishment. Check out his website. He wrote a book (or pamphlet perhaps) on it.
The anti-cigarette establishment? Like, anyone with an ounce of sense, is he referring to? |
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peterneorr
(WA) | | Posted: May 14, 2012 - 08:44 | |
I learned to mute this as soon as I hear those bongos. ick.
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TheLib
(Silicon Valley, CA) | | Posted: Apr 12, 2012 - 15:33 | |
More Joe!
I'm surprised that there are only 7 of his songs in the RP playlist. I would have guessed that there would be at least a few dozen. Starting with almost all of the Look Sharp album — what an incredible debut album.
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bam23
(Berkeley) | | Posted: Apr 12, 2012 - 15:29 | |
I generally avoid noting how much I dislike a song, since it hardly should matter to anyone, even me. However, there is a combination of extreme earnestness and vocal dissonance in this particular performance that really grates. I like the instrumental portion, at least
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Poacher
(Brighton, UK) | | Posted: Feb 09, 2012 - 05:47 | |
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tulfan
(One of the last ones in SE MI) | | Posted: Feb 09, 2012 - 05:42 | |
Like it...most JJ is welcome by me...
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gigikent
| | Posted: Feb 09, 2012 - 05:40 | |
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ToddBradley
(Broomfield, CO, USA) | | Posted: Jan 08, 2012 - 10:45 | |
When I heard the beginning of the song I thought (and hoped) someone had recorded a funky version of "Gut Feeling" by Devo. It's exactly the same chord progression. Way to imitate the masters, Mr. Jackson! :-)
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WonderLizard
(2,755.46 mi. due east of Paradise) | | Posted: Jan 08, 2012 - 10:44 | |
ziakut wrote:I like a lot of Joe Jackson music, but he takes himself far too seriously. Wonder if anyone has ever bought him a mirror for his birthday.
Hmm. I highly recommend "A Cure for Gravity: A Musical Pilgrimage," his autobiography. It would seem to me that he takes the music seriously, and himself with the right amount of self deprecation. And if you consider that he lives for performing live and the interaction with his audience, I think you'd find that his commitment to his work far outweighs whatever gravitas he occasionally conveys. |
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PopKombo
(a hipply obscure and slyly sarcastic comment about my location) | | Posted: Dec 07, 2011 - 15:24 | |
Never heard this version. One word. WOW!
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MiracleDrug
(Earth) | | Posted: Oct 05, 2011 - 10:45 | |
always loved the axis of "Angry Young Men":
Elvis Costello
Joe Jackson
Graham Parker
these guys effectively ENDED the reign of terror from the likes of
REO Speedwagon
Styx
Jefferson Whatchamacallit
thank them...
PROFUSELY
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sirdroseph
(Yes) | | Posted: Oct 05, 2011 - 10:39 | |
Strange the intro sounds like Jaghit Singh.  |
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musikluvr
| | Posted: Aug 22, 2011 - 12:25 | |
myersei wrote:Joe Jackson believes that the fact that smoking causes lung cancer is a lie spread the anti-cigarette establishment. Check out his website. He wrote a book (or pamphlet perhaps) on it.
Studies have shown that taking medical advice from musicians is hazardous to your health. |
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hencini
| | Posted: Aug 03, 2011 - 14:47 | |
Never have cared for this guy much. :
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dead_flowers
(Providence) | | Posted: Aug 03, 2011 - 14:43 | |
for a split second I thought this was "sad and deep as you" by gov't mule.
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oufason
| | Posted: Jun 17, 2011 - 09:04 | |
myersei wrote:Joe Jackson believes that the fact that smoking causes lung cancer is a lie spread the anti-cigarette establishment. Check out his website. He wrote a book (or pamphlet perhaps) on it.
Yea, but he is spot on about the Nanny State. Refreshing to see that out of an artist. |
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ziakut
(A place with air, water and chocolate.) | | Posted: Jun 01, 2011 - 14:23 | |
I like a lot of Joe Jackson music, but he takes himself far too seriously. Wonder if anyone has ever bought him a mirror for his birthday.
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myersei
(Denver, CO) | | Posted: May 18, 2011 - 22:51 | |
Proclivities wrote:
That's not really what he asserts; he writes more about the science (or lack thereof), specifically in relation to second-hand smoke. I don't necessarily agree with his conclusions, but apparently you haven't read it, or just decided to inaccurately summarize it.
Good version of this tune, by the way.
That's pretty much exactly what he asserts. Read past the first page. The essay's divided into 4 parts of which the first is completely dedicated to discrediting the "convenient numbers". Agreed though, good version of the tune. |
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moriars
(Stuck in Bahrain .... aaaagghhh) | | Posted: Apr 17, 2011 - 13:11 | |
Interesting views on this song - first time I have heard on RP. Sometimes not knowing the artist can influence an opinion - I like this version cause I know his material and have seen him live - but I can understand people not relating to this live version of what is an excellent song from a studio album. The only thing I can add is that Joe Jackson is probably one of the most underrated UK songwirters of the "punk" era i.e. late severties / early eighties - imho, he is up there with Elvis Costello, Morrissey and Paul Weller - great lyrics - check out "Be My Number Two" - if you have ever been in that situation you will understand why it would bring a tear to a glass eye!!!!!
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(former member)
| | Posted: Mar 14, 2011 - 18:02 | |
myersei wrote:Joe Jackson believes that the fact that smoking causes lung cancer is a lie spread the anti-cigarette establishment. Check out his website. He wrote a book (or pamphlet perhaps) on it.
Our movement towards Idiocracy is fueled by people who think that their opinion and their suspicions matters more than science and fact; they think that anecdotes are a reasonable substitute for research. I like Joe's music, but he should leave the causation to people who have studied the matter. |
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rabaak
| | Posted: Mar 14, 2011 - 18:02 | |
There must be 20 other Joe Jackson songs I would rather hear than this tortured version of a good song. How about something fun like 'Sunday Paper' or a song from Laughter and Lust.
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