The Smith's "How Soon Is Now?" Rocks
06-08-04, 03:50 PM
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I agree 
That is one of my favorite, nostalgia-inducing, mope-at-the-universe type songs.
Although the first time I heard that dance song that sampled the opening sounds, I almost got an embolism.
That is one of my favorite, nostalgia-inducing, mope-at-the-universe type songs.
Although the first time I heard that dance song that sampled the opening sounds, I almost got an embolism.
06-08-04, 04:07 PM
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It does indeed. I remember heaing that song on the radio when I was younger every once in awhile, about age 12, and thinking how cool it was. But it took me years before I found out the name and who sang it. I think it may have been when the Wedding Singer came out.
06-08-04, 04:11 PM
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Yeah, I remember hearing that song in the summer of '85 for the first time and thinking how utterly unique and BIG it sounded. I still think it's one of the greatest songs ever recorded.
06-08-04, 06:53 PM
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Except for the really cool tremelo guitar effect, I think it's one of the more overrated Smiths songs. Too long and Morrissey isn't mean enough on it. Also the drum part gets really annoying after about four minutes....IMO
I'll take This Charming Man, Hand in Glove, Still Ill, William, It Was Nothing, Boy With the Thorn in his Side, Panic etc...
Also, I heard it in several commercials, it's officially overplayed.
I'll take This Charming Man, Hand in Glove, Still Ill, William, It Was Nothing, Boy With the Thorn in his Side, Panic etc...
Also, I heard it in several commercials, it's officially overplayed.
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06-08-04, 08:08 PM
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Originally posted by Hiro11
Except for the really cool tremelo guitar effect, I think it's one of the more overrated Smith's songs. Too long and Morrissey isn't mean enough on it. Also the drum part gets really annoying after about four minutes....IMO
I'll take This Charming Man, Hand in Glove, Still Ill, William, It Was Nothing, Boy With the Thorn in his Side, Panic etc...
Also, I heard it in several commercials, it's officially overplayed.
Except for the really cool tremelo guitar effect, I think it's one of the more overrated Smith's songs. Too long and Morrissey isn't mean enough on it. Also the drum part gets really annoying after about four minutes....IMO
I'll take This Charming Man, Hand in Glove, Still Ill, William, It Was Nothing, Boy With the Thorn in his Side, Panic etc...
Also, I heard it in several commercials, it's officially overplayed.
couldn't agree more. IMO it is one of the worst Smiths songs. It does not have Morrisseys great lyrics, nor does it showcase Marr's amazing talent as a guitar player. Granted it is a Smiths song so it is 99% better than anything else out there.
06-08-04, 11:41 PM
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The merits of "How Soon is Now" was recently under discussion
06-09-04, 12:42 AM
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Originally posted by WestEndRiot
Everclear and Quicksand both do covers of this song
Everclear and Quicksand both do covers of this song
06-09-04, 01:14 AM
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Classic song. When I first heard it, was a musically close-minded youngster into rap/hip hop and this song was one of the first tunes that really opened me up to Brit/U.K stuff. Thank God!
However, if my memory is correct, the video was one of the worst things I've ever seen.
However, if my memory is correct, the video was one of the worst things I've ever seen.
06-09-04, 07:28 AM
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Originally posted by fnordboy
nor does it showcase Marr's amazing talent as a guitar player.
nor does it showcase Marr's amazing talent as a guitar player.
06-09-04, 09:14 AM
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Originally posted by Randy Miller III
For the longest time, I thought this song was by Depeche Mode.
For the longest time, I thought this song was by Depeche Mode.
06-09-04, 09:46 AM
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There's a club, if you'd like to go
You could meet somebody who really loves you
So you go, and you stand on your own
And you leave on your own
And you go home
And you cry
And you want to die
You could meet somebody who really loves you
So you go, and you stand on your own
And you leave on your own
And you go home
And you cry
And you want to die
06-09-04, 10:53 AM
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Originally posted by danganet
Snake River Conspiracy did a good remake back in 2000.
Female vocals and an alt radio hit.
Snake River Conspiracy did a good remake back in 2000.
Female vocals and an alt radio hit.
06-09-04, 01:17 PM
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Originally posted by Daytripper
Not to be a jerk or anything, but they sound nothing alike. Vocals or music. You thinking of another song?
Not to be a jerk or anything, but they sound nothing alike. Vocals or music. You thinking of another song?
