My Dark Places - what's your favourite track?
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My Dark Places - what's your favourite track?
What's your favourite track on the new LP? Vote now!
To be honest, at first I was really disappointed with My Dark Places, but the more I listened to it, the more I liked it. When you listen to it at first, the only thing you can notice is how noisy it is, but after a while, the songs edge their way into your head, and you realise that they're really great pop tunes.
One criticism I'd make is that we don't hear enough of Victoria Yeulet's voice. She should have been given at least one track to really show off, in my opinion.
One criticism I'd make is that we don't hear enough of Victoria Yeulet's voice. She should have been given at least one track to really show off, in my opinion.
But give the people what they want - people buy TVPs albums expecting to hear Dan. Especially so given that whoever's handling the PR for them seems determined to market MDP as a Babyshambles-style freakshow rather than for it's musical qualities (this is most blatant on the title track, where Dan & Ed are both simultaneously flat and incoherent compared to the far superior version that was available as a download on the TVPs site). It does seem a shame to me that after so much time and effort, certain people seem determined to shoehorn Dan into the gap left behind by the Jesus & Mary Chain.starchy wrote:One criticism I'd make is that we don't hear enough of Victoria Yeulet's voice. She should have been given at least one track to really show off, in my opinion.
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I'll agree with that. Those early versions of My Dark Places, I Hope You're Happy Now and Dream The Sweetest Dreams were far better than the album versions.Aidan wrote:whoever's handling the PR for them seems determined to market MDP as a Babyshambles-style freakshow rather than for it's musical qualities (this is most blatant on the title track, where Dan & Ed are both simultaneously flat and incoherent compared to the far superior version that was available as a download on the TVPs site)
It's a shame that the TVPs are being pigeonholed, but I suppose it's to be expected. Record companies (and sadly, the public) don't really like originality or individuality, whatever they say to the contrary. They have to keep things safe, so cramming bands and artists into tight little categories with allegedly "similar" bands and artists makes things easier to manage.
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I Hope You're Happy Now
There are so many that I can list as a favorite. It would depend on mood and time of day I guess.
Standouts for me are:
"Dream The Sweetest Dreams"
" No More I Hate You's"
"I Hope You're Happy Now"
I think "I Hope You're Happy Now" is possible the finest song. It has so much going on. All the noises and the great effects on the guitars, the words and the song itself. Yea, that's my pick.
Standouts for me are:
"Dream The Sweetest Dreams"
" No More I Hate You's"
"I Hope You're Happy Now"
I think "I Hope You're Happy Now" is possible the finest song. It has so much going on. All the noises and the great effects on the guitars, the words and the song itself. Yea, that's my pick.
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It's interesting how many different songs have been mentioned already. What a diverse (did I hear perverse?) bunch TVP fans are... I still can't believe that I am the only one so far who has picked "I'm not your typical boy". When I first heard it, it blew me away. Not only does it have a beautiful memory, but it defines Dan so very well... he clearly isn't your typical boy!
Even if that sounds conservative, I do prefer the "real songs" on MDP compared to the more sketchy/experimental stuff. Among those sketchy recordings "They'll have to catch us first" stands out for me, as it is really charming.
I can understand that some fans are disappointed with MDP. From what I have heard and read (mainly from Dans posting on the TVPs mailing list) this was recorded during two chaotic drunken days. It is hard not to think what a masterpiece this record might have been if Dan and the Band had spent a bit more concentrated work on the songs and the recording (yeah, I am aware of how uncool that sounds). On the other hand it is amazing how well the record still works considering the circumstances it was recorded under... well, just my opinion
Cheers
Claus
Even if that sounds conservative, I do prefer the "real songs" on MDP compared to the more sketchy/experimental stuff. Among those sketchy recordings "They'll have to catch us first" stands out for me, as it is really charming.
I can understand that some fans are disappointed with MDP. From what I have heard and read (mainly from Dans posting on the TVPs mailing list) this was recorded during two chaotic drunken days. It is hard not to think what a masterpiece this record might have been if Dan and the Band had spent a bit more concentrated work on the songs and the recording (yeah, I am aware of how uncool that sounds). On the other hand it is amazing how well the record still works considering the circumstances it was recorded under... well, just my opinion
Cheers
Claus
my dark places: the novel
strangely enough, i found myself humming "the velevet underground" all day yesterday. without having heard it for some time now.
by the way, has anyone read the book "my dark places" by james ellroy?
i think it was published in the late 90's. i didn't read this yet, but can recommend the author in general. at least for people who like dark and brutal criminal literature.
by the way, has anyone read the book "my dark places" by james ellroy?
i think it was published in the late 90's. i didn't read this yet, but can recommend the author in general. at least for people who like dark and brutal criminal literature.
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Re: my dark places: the novel
As someone who works in a bookstore, I should have read it. Never have though. I have to check to see if there's a copy still around. I wonder if Daniel has read it?Stefan wrote: by the way, has anyone read the book "my dark places" by james ellroy?
i think it was published in the late 90's. i didn't read this yet, but can recommend the author in general. at least for people who like dark and brutal criminal literature.