Bill Lees Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 (edited) Ever bought an album and realised more or less immediately that it was a horrible mistake ? Course you have - we've all done it. Top fives, please, with reasons. I'm afraid I can only remember about three - my self-preservation gene must be kicking in. 1. Mark Knopfler's "The Rag-Picker's Dream". Bought on the strength of quite liking a ditty called "Quality Shoe" heard on Radio 2 one night. More like the Rag-Picker's Nightmare. Dire. Not Straits. 2. Yazoo "Upstairs at Eric's". So boring I gave it away. Have since revised my opinion and think it excellent. 3. Andy Stewart : "18 Scots Traditional Songs" Bought it because I wanted to have "A Scottish Soldier" played at my funeral. But the rest of it is utter shi te. Except, of course, for "Donald, Where's Your Troosers ?" - one of the finest songs ever written. Edited May 11, 2005 by Bill Lees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 Like Bill I can't manage 5 but 2 that stand out are: Jesse Collins Young: American Dream - Bought on the strength that I liked his first band The Youngbloods (mid-60's Americana: folk going to psychedelic similar to The Byrds & The Lovin' Spoonful) this album was released about 1980 and was the most insipid, wimpy AOR imaginable. Dull! Dull! Dull! M-People - Can't remember the title, I got this one matchday on my little bro's recommendation. Listened to it once, found it very bland, and gave it to brother. Possibly some ulterior motive on his part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Hughes in BlueSuedeShoes Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 Ain't never done it. I know music and I'm open-minded. I would never buy any bland nonsense; I know The Shit (cue "jovial" comments) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sandman Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 I know The Shit (cue "jovial" comments) 171108[/snapback] Takes one to know one.................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sandman Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 The Faust Tapes, even at 49p it was a bag of shite.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 Ah, c'mon Howard. You must've bought some CD/lp and been dissapointed with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 Paul Weller's Stanley Road. I expected it to be a belter, but I loathed it and gave it away within a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sandman Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 Paul Weller's Stanley Road. I expected it to be a belter, but I loathed it and gave it away within a few days. 171645[/snapback] Didn't you know that he's pish........................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Hughes in BlueSuedeShoes Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Ah, c'mon Howard. You must've bought some CD/lp and been dissapointed with it. 171322[/snapback] Actually yes. Someone gave me Give 'Em Enough Rope. I made a flower pot with it. Damn! If only they'd given me Sandinista I could have started a veritable wee garden..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chingford Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 (edited) Someone gave me Give 'Em Enough Rope. 172097[/snapback] This is apparently the anniversary of the day someone also gave that to Ian Curtis. Allegedly he made much better use of his! Edited May 18, 2005 by chingford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbie Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 This is apparently the anniversary of the day someone also gave that to Ian Curtis.Allegedly he made much better use of his! 172110[/snapback] Bernard's gonna kill you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chingford Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Bernard's gonna kill you. 172114[/snapback] Why! I was only mis quoting THIS THREAD of Howard's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Hughes in BlueSuedeShoes Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 This is apparently the anniversary of the day someone also gave that to Ian Curtis.Allegedly he made much better use of his! 172110[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernard albrecht Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 This is apparently the anniversary of the day someone also gave that to Ian Curtis.Allegedly he made much better use of his! 172110[/snapback] Outrageous Ching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Hughes in BlueSuedeShoes Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Well, when you think about it, he DIDN'T have enough rope. Otherwise he could have reached the floor no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernard albrecht Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Well, when you think about it, he DIDN'T have enough rope. Otherwise he could have reached the floor no problem. 172382[/snapback] A pox on your house for mocking the dead Howard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Hughes in BlueSuedeShoes Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 But....Howard's not dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernard albrecht Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 But....Howard's not dead. 172404[/snapback] Sharp indeed Howard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sandman Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Actually yes. Someone gave me Give 'Em Enough Rope. I made a flower pot with it. Damn! If only they'd given me Sandinista I could have started a veritable wee garden..... 172097[/snapback] Even if it's not a vegtable garden, you'll be getting your peas rattled for dissing the Clash.................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernard albrecht Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Even if it's not a vegtable garden, you'll be getting your peas rattled for dissing the Clash.................... 172555[/snapback] Well said Bongo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 (edited) Just remembered Dread Zeppelin - a group which (mainly) played reggaefied versions of Led Zeppelin songs. They were fronted by a 300lb ex Elvis Presley impersonater. It was one of those albums I was just gonna have to buy! Fortunately the owner of the record shop I frequent agreed to play the CD. Suffice to say I did not make the purchase. I did however take a chance on the Hayseed Dixies and didn't regret it. Edited June 8, 2005 by Bud the Baker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sandman Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 Just remembered Dread Zeppelin - a group which (mainly) played reggaefied versions of Led Zeppelin songs. They were fronted by a 300lb ex Elvis Presley impersonater.It was one of those albums I was just gonna have to buy! Fortunately the owner of the record shop I frequent agreed to play the CD. Suffice to say I did not make the purchase. I did however take a chance on the Hayseed Dixies and didn't regret it. 176454[/snapback] I own that.......................... I think I've played it once.................................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 I own that..........................I think I've played it once.................................. 176577[/snapback] Hayseed Dixies or Dread Zepelin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sandman Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 Hayseed Dixies or Dread Zepelin? 176584[/snapback] The badly spelt one..................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 The badly spelt one..................... 176585[/snapback] I noticed but I couldn't be arsed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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