2001 music disappointments
02-19-02, 11:30 AM
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Originally posted by POWERBOMB
I listed Madonna's cd because usually there is one or two new songs on a compliation cd. But for some reason she decided not to include any on this one. At worst she could have put some interactive stuff for the PC, but she didn't even do that. It just wasn't worth buying for anyone who has bought her last 3 - 4 cd's and has a cd burner.
I listed Madonna's cd because usually there is one or two new songs on a compliation cd. But for some reason she decided not to include any on this one. At worst she could have put some interactive stuff for the PC, but she didn't even do that. It just wasn't worth buying for anyone who has bought her last 3 - 4 cd's and has a cd burner.
If a greatest hits package contains no new songs, regular fans will complain that they have no incentive to purchase the CD.
Likewise, if there is a new single, either: 1) fans will complain that they have to shell out $10+ just to get the new track if no commercial single is released, or 2) if a commercial single is released (which will also propel the song up the Hot 100 Billboard charts), there will once again be no incentive to purchase the complete album.
- Matt C.
02-19-02, 11:33 AM
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I give a big second to Depeche Mode's "Exciter" - which was anything but. Ditto for the lackluster tour that followed.
It also pains me to mention Prince's "The Rainbow Children".
Oh. My. God. Where has the funky little purple imp gone? And who is this embittered, religiously twisted, joy-kill that's taken his place?
It also pains me to mention Prince's "The Rainbow Children".
Oh. My. God. Where has the funky little purple imp gone? And who is this embittered, religiously twisted, joy-kill that's taken his place?
02-19-02, 11:39 AM
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CDs that sold well that I disliked:
Janet's "All For You" (easily her worst)
Pink's "Missundastood"
Michael Jackson's "Invincible" (actually, this one's sales lagged)
CDs that sold poorly that I liked:
Lenny Kravitz's "Lenny"
Smash Mouth's "Smash Mouth"
Go-Go's "God Bless The Go-Go's"
Human League "Secrets"
CDs that I had low expectations for that were surprisingly good, sales angle excluded:
Daft Punk's "Discovery"
Prince's "The Rainbow Children"
No Doubt's "Rock Steady"
Looking forward to in 2002...
Alanis Morissette
Duran Duran (original lineup)
Me'Shell Ndegeocello
Peter Gabriel (if he ever releases a new CD)
- Matt C.
Janet's "All For You" (easily her worst)
Pink's "Missundastood"
Michael Jackson's "Invincible" (actually, this one's sales lagged)
CDs that sold poorly that I liked:
Lenny Kravitz's "Lenny"
Smash Mouth's "Smash Mouth"
Go-Go's "God Bless The Go-Go's"
Human League "Secrets"
CDs that I had low expectations for that were surprisingly good, sales angle excluded:
Daft Punk's "Discovery"
Prince's "The Rainbow Children"
No Doubt's "Rock Steady"
Looking forward to in 2002...
Alanis Morissette
Duran Duran (original lineup)
Me'Shell Ndegeocello
Peter Gabriel (if he ever releases a new CD)
- Matt C.
02-19-02, 11:44 AM
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Originally posted by grunter
I give a big second to Depeche Mode's "Exciter" - which was anything but. Ditto for the lackluster tour that followed.
I give a big second to Depeche Mode's "Exciter" - which was anything but. Ditto for the lackluster tour that followed.
- Matt C.
02-19-02, 11:09 PM
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Originally posted by MatthewCho
GH packages are such a double-edged sword.
If a greatest hits package contains no new songs, regular fans will complain that they have no incentive to purchase the CD.
Likewise, if there is a new single, either: 1) fans will complain that they have to shell out $10+ just to get the new track if no commercial single is released, or 2) if a commercial single is released (which will also propel the song up the Hot 100 Billboard charts), there will once again be no incentive to purchase the complete album.
- Matt C.
GH packages are such a double-edged sword.
If a greatest hits package contains no new songs, regular fans will complain that they have no incentive to purchase the CD.
Likewise, if there is a new single, either: 1) fans will complain that they have to shell out $10+ just to get the new track if no commercial single is released, or 2) if a commercial single is released (which will also propel the song up the Hot 100 Billboard charts), there will once again be no incentive to purchase the complete album.
- Matt C.
02-20-02, 12:26 AM
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Originally posted by Aghama
Aceyalone - Accepted Eclectic
Dilated Peoples - Expansion Team
Aceyalone - Accepted Eclectic
Dilated Peoples - Expansion Team
Freestyle Fellowship - Temptations
The Arsonists - Date of Birth
02-20-02, 03:07 AM
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Echoes Pink Floyd.
Ugh. I sort of like Pink Floyd and all, but something about this just didn't work. I didn't like the ordering of the tracks, and there seem to be a lot of odd choices for inclusion and exclusion. (Where is "On the Turning Away?")
Revelling/Reckoning Ani DiFranco
Oh, God. She jumped the shark a long time ago. Her last good album was "Little Plastic Castle," and the metal fatigue was starting to set in. Then came the just plain dull "Up Up Up Up Up Up." Followed by the equally dull, but at least it had one good track that was unfortunately marred by an out of place rap, "To The Teeth." "Revelling/Reckoning" is more of the same unispired jazzy/funky stuff she's been puttering around with the last few years. I miss the angry yound woman she was five/ten years ago.
Metallica
Just because they've been disappointing me for the last ten years.
Ugh. I sort of like Pink Floyd and all, but something about this just didn't work. I didn't like the ordering of the tracks, and there seem to be a lot of odd choices for inclusion and exclusion. (Where is "On the Turning Away?")
Revelling/Reckoning Ani DiFranco
Oh, God. She jumped the shark a long time ago. Her last good album was "Little Plastic Castle," and the metal fatigue was starting to set in. Then came the just plain dull "Up Up Up Up Up Up." Followed by the equally dull, but at least it had one good track that was unfortunately marred by an out of place rap, "To The Teeth." "Revelling/Reckoning" is more of the same unispired jazzy/funky stuff she's been puttering around with the last few years. I miss the angry yound woman she was five/ten years ago.
Metallica
Just because they've been disappointing me for the last ten years.
02-20-02, 06:36 PM
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Metallica
Just because they've been disappointing me for the last ten years. [/B]
Just because they've been disappointing me for the last ten years. [/B]
06-28-02, 01:04 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Josh-da-man
[B]Echoes Pink Floyd.
Ugh. I sort of like Pink Floyd and all, but something about this just didn't work. I didn't like the ordering of the tracks, and there seem to be a lot of odd choices for inclusion and exclusion. (Where is "On the Turning Away?")
yeah seriously where the **** is On the Turning Away
[B]Echoes Pink Floyd.
Ugh. I sort of like Pink Floyd and all, but something about this just didn't work. I didn't like the ordering of the tracks, and there seem to be a lot of odd choices for inclusion and exclusion. (Where is "On the Turning Away?")
yeah seriously where the **** is On the Turning Away
06-28-02, 02:47 PM
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I'll agree with "Everyday" from DMB. That one has no value to me at all.
On the U2 note, I have to agree that "Joshua Tree", "Actung Baby" and "Rattle & Hum" were all superior to their latest. At the same time, it was a very tight album, and one of their best. With that, I'll say that I don't know if I can think of a better U2 song than "Walk On." Right up ther with "Bad" and "Running to Stand Still" for me.
On the U2 note, I have to agree that "Joshua Tree", "Actung Baby" and "Rattle & Hum" were all superior to their latest. At the same time, it was a very tight album, and one of their best. With that, I'll say that I don't know if I can think of a better U2 song than "Walk On." Right up ther with "Bad" and "Running to Stand Still" for me.
06-29-02, 01:45 PM
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Pulp - We Love Life
This cd took a while for me to like, even as much as I love Pulp. There are a few gems on it however, but it took me forever to realise them and there are a few that almost make me cringe (Wickerman).
This cd took a while for me to like, even as much as I love Pulp. There are a few gems on it however, but it took me forever to realise them and there are a few that almost make me cringe (Wickerman).
