I’m listening and enjoying immensely the Gyasi record. I’ve seen 1 or 2 references to Suede (London Suede) on your blog, but hearing this record made me wonder why you haven’t spent more time on/with Suede. This is some killer stuff and I’m getting a serious glam buzz. Thanks for this one.
Suede in the Nineties, from their debut thru Head Music, were absolutely one of my favorite bands. So much glam, melodrama, and hints of androgyny. So prolific that they released a double disc collection of B-sides and rarities, Sci-Fi Lullabies, that is rightly considered one of the best of its kind - a wonderfully consistent listening experience. Their reunion albums are high quality and to me, superior to anything that their Britpop contemporaries have managed since. Final thought: Dog Man Star is a killer classic! :)
Even during their ‘imperial phase’, Suede was a challenge to keep up with: Legally enforced name change following their debut; loss of guitarist/co-songwriter Bernard Butler during the recording of their second album, resulting in most of the world believing the band was over - additionally, their first single from the album should’ve been ‘The Wild Ones’ or even ‘New Generation’; Their third and arguably most commercially successful album, Coming Up, wasn’t released in the US until nearly a year after its UK release and was accompanied by minimal press and a 3-city US tour. This after having 5 UK Top Ten singles. Didn’t really hear anything at all about their subsequent albums - a lot of effort and luck involved. I hope you enjoy your revisit, Sal. :)
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Lots of really good songs on Feeling The Elephant.
Randy
I probably would've gotten that one wrong, so kudos to ET.
C in California
I’m listening and enjoying immensely the Gyasi record. I’ve seen 1 or 2 references to Suede (London Suede) on your blog, but hearing this record made me wonder why you haven’t spent more time on/with Suede. This is some killer stuff and I’m getting a serious glam buzz. Thanks for this one.
And ditto to Feeling The Elephant, and everything Bill Lloyd has done, include Foster and Lloyd from way back.
Suede in the Nineties, from their debut thru Head Music, were absolutely one of my favorite bands. So much glam, melodrama, and hints of androgyny. So prolific that they released a double disc collection of B-sides and rarities, Sci-Fi Lullabies, that is rightly considered one of the best of its kind - a wonderfully consistent listening experience. Their reunion albums are high quality and to me, superior to anything that their Britpop contemporaries have managed since.
Final thought: Dog Man Star is a killer classic! :)
I need to revisit Suede. I enjoyed the debut, but then seemed to drift from them. Nothing personal and no specific reason. They are on my to-do list.
Even during their ‘imperial phase’, Suede was a challenge to keep up with: Legally enforced name change following their debut; loss of guitarist/co-songwriter Bernard Butler during the recording of their second album, resulting in most of the world believing the band was over - additionally, their first single from the album should’ve been ‘The Wild Ones’ or even ‘New Generation’; Their third and arguably most commercially successful album, Coming Up, wasn’t released in the US until nearly a year after its UK release and was accompanied by minimal press and a 3-city US tour. This after having 5 UK Top Ten singles. Didn’t really hear anything at all about their subsequent albums - a lot of effort and luck involved. I hope you enjoy your revisit, Sal. :)
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