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Post by jandl100 on Sept 3, 2017 11:00:46 GMT
Regarded by some as typical 1980 pop crap, but I am just blown away by the sheer energy, superlative sound quality, great lyrics and even better tunes. It's one of my Top 5 sound quality test albums, superb sonics. Probably best known for the hit single 'Video killed the radio star', personally I think that is the weakest track on the album. The Buggles comprised Trevor Horne, legendary musician and producer, and Geoffrey Downes. Both went on to join the band Yes. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_BugglesTuck away any prejudices you may have and just enjoy the ride. Hint: play it loud.   |
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Post by ChrisB on Sept 3, 2017 11:06:25 GMT
Thanks so much for stepping in at short notice due to the absence of the scheduled member Jerry. This one might throw up some interesting discussion!
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Post by MartinT on Sept 3, 2017 11:11:43 GMT
I'm looking forward to listening to it again.
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Post by julesd68 on Sept 3, 2017 11:16:42 GMT
80's pop? Yes please, look forward to this...
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Post by tim1750 on Sept 3, 2017 11:31:03 GMT
Good one Jerry ,Video killed the radio star is not just a good statement but still a really good stand out track
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Post by Barrington on Sept 3, 2017 11:38:00 GMT
Of course I know the big hit but never heard the rest looking forward it. These two guys are involved in tons of stuff elsewhere , as Jerry says both joining YES and Greg later Asia , also Trevor Horn aka Frankie Goes To Hollywood |
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Post by Stratmangler on Sept 3, 2017 12:18:20 GMT
The album kicks off with something ABBA would be proud of (not that there's anything wrong with ABBA).
Then there's the big hit, and after that the rot begins to set in.
Side 2, and we're into banal, pumping power pop, typical of the period.
I gave it a three.
For me it's a low point in Trevor Horn's production legacy.
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Post by ChrisB on Sept 3, 2017 12:28:17 GMT
I have never heard it apart from the obvious exposure to the single, which I hated. I'm slightly nervous over the idea of sharing my living room with this for 40 minutes or so!
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Post by jandl100 on Sept 3, 2017 12:40:59 GMT
Tracks 1 4 7 8 are my favourites.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2017 12:48:27 GMT
Thanks for stepping in Jerry, not an album I'm familiar with so looking forward to a listen.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2017 17:17:30 GMT
I still have a very early Vinyl issues with laminturd sleeve if any one interested
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Post by John on Sept 3, 2017 19:09:40 GMT
I have very similar feelings to Chris B on this
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Post by jandl100 on Sept 3, 2017 20:07:58 GMT
I have very similar feelings to Chris B on this It's not compulsory, John! Having sampled what some of you guys listen to and recoiled in horror, I can only say that tastes vary enormously! Try tracks 1 & 8. And 11 is interestingly different. If they aren't too horrendous, try the others.  |
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Post by MartinT on Sept 3, 2017 20:14:21 GMT
Track 1 is fun so far. Very Abba, as Chris says.
Come on guys, you've got to try it to have an opinion!
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Post by jandl100 on Sept 3, 2017 20:21:25 GMT
Abba.
Well, I know the Age of Plastic inside out and I've heard a lot of Abba -- it would never have occurred to me that they sounded in any way similar.
Weird how we hear things differently.
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Post by ChrisB on Sept 3, 2017 20:35:41 GMT
Don't worry, I'll be giving it a go in due course.
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Post by John on Sept 3, 2017 20:40:23 GMT
i did try it but just not my thing. Its not awful however just not the kind of music I enjoy
Agree music is very personal
3 from me too
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Post by MikeMusic on Sept 4, 2017 16:31:05 GMT
Certainly not a band I would have searched out, but
So far I'm quite impressed
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2017 20:27:19 GMT
Not really my cuppa tea, so going with a 4/10 as not the worst thing I've ever listened to |
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Post by ChrisB on Sept 4, 2017 21:02:16 GMT
OK, I've prepared myself for this and now...I'm goin' in!!
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