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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2021 20:44:05 GMT
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The Isley Brothers - Got To Have You Back
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The Necessaries – Driving and Talking at the Same Time
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Post by wobblie on Feb 11, 2021 21:02:59 GMT
The Necessaries song will be the second track from this round I'm saving for later.
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Post by toomanyhatz on Feb 11, 2021 21:26:02 GMT
B is more standard indie, though it wasn't bad.
A isn't my favorite era of Isleys - I much prefer 'the funk years' - but it's far from overplayed in my world, and those voices make even the most ordinary song into something, usually.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2021 22:51:24 GMT
It's not a particularly early cut, don't let the photo deceive you!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2021 23:25:56 GMT
Going with the Arthur Russell track..Has a Feelies feel to it..Vote B
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Post by "APES BLY" on Feb 11, 2021 23:39:06 GMT
The Isleys track has a very similar arrangement to 'Behind A Painted Smile' and 'This Ol' Heart Of Mine' - fuzz guitar and stompin Motown beat, straining vocal. But the song ain't doing much for me at all, it's like they're making the fucking thing up as they go along
The Necessaries tune is more interesting, especially as this is another cup that's (so far) been dominated by groovy Motown and soul tunes, as good as some of them are. It's mildly odd, totters along appealingly, nice vocal - that'll do for me
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Post by Half Machine Lipschitz on Feb 12, 2021 1:40:45 GMT
The best part of the Isley's track is that middle-east-flavoured part of the verses - more of that would've really set it apart, but instead it just kinda adopts time-worn Motown tropes and settles for that.
I really dig the Necessaries tune! That burbling keyboard in the intro that coalesces into the verse structure is very cool sounding and the double vocals in bits sound great, too. I love the way it goes - great tune. Excellent choice!
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Post by sloopjohnc on Feb 12, 2021 1:45:45 GMT
A
And I wanted to like B.
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Post by wobblie on Feb 12, 2021 3:56:35 GMT
I'm pretty sure there was an Arthur Russell song in a previous round, right?
Didn't make it long into that. This is definitely more my speed. 'Wheelhouse' I see thrown around. Blah...
I thought this was much newer, till I read under the video.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2021 9:34:30 GMT
A is one of Motown's most out there productions. A fantastically busy concoction of fuzz guitar, sitar and even harpsichord! It all makes for a really unique single. It was a ballsy move for The Isleys to release this as it's them anticipating Psych Soul 18 months ahead of everyone else. The chorus is an absolute winner and Ronnie is on fire with the pleading urgency of his vocal, as good as anything he delivered. I'm a little surprised by the muted reaction to it so far but maybe this is one for those who want a little more from their Motown than the usual dozen or so big hits. I quite liked B which reminded me a little of (early) Cure or The Chills. The jazzy keyboard gives it an unexpected element, even if it sounds like its come from a different record. The song isn't very memorable or distinctive, but its a good sounding thing.
It can't compete with A however.
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Post by bungo the mungo on Feb 12, 2021 12:21:22 GMT
i love the earlier isleys and prefer this period to their funk incarnation. while i'm not as enthusiastic about it as G, i still really like it and i'm surprised by some of the negativity shown towards it.
the necessaries track is harmless enough, nothing special.
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Post by DarknessFish on Feb 12, 2021 13:57:42 GMT
Another fairly generic Motown track, competently played as usual, but with an unfortunate emphasis on the ugly fuzzy guitar. The harpsichord at the end livens it up a little, but it's a bit extraneous, and too little too late for me.
I don't know how I've never encountered The Necessaries before, I've got a ton of Arthur Russell stuff, and there always seems to be some more out there I haven't delved into yet. This is definitely towards the less-interesting end of his catalogue, it should perhaps have some credit for being ahead of the game for US mainstream/indie sound, but it's a fairly boring sound, even with the unusual jazzy keyboard.
B, in a fairly even contest, just for not being Motown.
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Post by nolamike on Feb 12, 2021 19:07:04 GMT
I'm pretty sure there was an Arthur Russell song in a previous round, right? Didn't make it long into that. This is definitely more my speed. 'Wheelhouse' I see thrown around. Blah... I thought this was much newer, till I read under the video. There have been a few! The one I submitted went down in flames.
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Post by nolamike on Feb 12, 2021 19:08:09 GMT
I like the Isleys track, but it isn't a standout.
So I'm voting for B. When in doubt, you can't go wrong with Russell. There's just enough weirdness to keep it interesting.
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Post by Sneelock on Feb 13, 2021 0:24:47 GMT
wow, I like both of these a lot. I think I'll go with the Isleys but it took some considering. the Neccessaries track has some real "intertia" going - like Pylon or something. it feels like the track won't be capable of stopping. outstanding. I love a track with that "runaway train" sort of feel. if it weren't for the general good-naturedness & fuzzy guitar on A this probably would have aced another pair up.
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