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Post by Phantom Engineer on Jul 15, 2007 19:40:54 GMT -5
I craped out with my Richard Thompson thread but does anyone here like the band, X? I know GodoHell has mentioned them. I've been listening to the reissues and reminded of what a great band they were.
Anyone else?
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Post by Skyroniter on Jul 15, 2007 19:54:35 GMT -5
Count me in! They came out about the time of Black Flag and Dead Kennedys. Most of the best US punk bands came out of California.
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Post by Phantom Engineer on Jul 15, 2007 21:54:08 GMT -5
I should have known I could count on you sky, you punk!
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Post by Father Mannix on Jul 16, 2007 8:49:29 GMT -5
Yeah, I love X - especially their earlier stuff. The later stuff I can still get into, but it doesn't seem as consistent as their first few records.
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Post by mightyjack on Jul 16, 2007 11:59:29 GMT -5
desdpite my punk leanings, I've never heard X - Knew about them sure, always was interested in catching there act, but with so much music out there to explore a lot has fallen through the cracks over the years.
But thanks for the thread. It's another tyo add to the likst of "check this out" (along with "Wire". Need to find a Wire album to listen too)
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Post by Phantom Engineer on Jul 16, 2007 16:51:51 GMT -5
Yeah, I love X - especially their earlier stuff. The later stuff I can still get into, but it doesn't seem as consistent as their first few records. For me they got better each time through their first four albums. |
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Post by Father Mannix on Jul 17, 2007 7:42:09 GMT -5
For me they got better each time through their first four albums. Yeah I'd say I probably agree. "I Must Not Think Bad Thoughts" is one of my favorite X songs, and actually all of "More Fun In The New World" is great. After that one, for me anyway, the records started to head downhill (not that they ever got terrible, just weren't as great). |
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Post by Phantom Engineer on Jul 17, 2007 8:11:06 GMT -5
Yeah I'd say I probably agree. "I Must Not Think Bad Thoughts" is one of my favorite X songs, and actually all of "More Fun In The New World" is great. After that one, for me anyway, the records started to head downhill (not that they ever got terrible, just weren't as great). That's true. Even Ain't Love Grand has some good songs. Definitely a lesser album but it has it's moments. |
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Post by GodoHell on Jul 20, 2007 17:33:14 GMT -5
Sweet, sweet dissonance.
Early X is the best, as has been said. Los Angeles is still my fave. They started changing gears on Under the Big Black Sun, but it's still a great album. After Billy Zoom left the band, though, things kind of went downhill.
There's an undertone of sadness in their songs that I like. It's not whiny and emo like, say, The Smiths, but still gets the world-weary POV across.
I wish they'd get together and do more, but John Doe's solo efforts are just about as good.
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Post by Phantom Engineer on Jul 21, 2007 14:36:48 GMT -5
I wish they'd get together and do more, but John Doe's solo efforts are just about as good. Billy Zoom is back in the band and they just released a concert DVD and CD. No new studio recordings that I know of. |
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Post by GodoHell on Jul 23, 2007 15:12:20 GMT -5
I wish they'd get together and do more, but John Doe's solo efforts are just about as good. Billy Zoom is back in the band and they just released a concert DVD and CD. No new studio recordings that I know of. I noticed that on their web site not too long ago when I was searching for lyrics. I'm not a big fan of "reunion" material. I'd really like to see more of John's mature lyrics paired with Exene's voice....if she still has one. Now you've got me curious. I guess I'm going to have to check the CD out. |
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