I think I officially stopped listening to Echo & The Bunnymen around "Evergreen," which is almost 30 years ago. I was in the mood and dragged a few records into my iPod. I also did some reading on All Music and was surprised to see that the band released eight records since "Evergreen." The review for their 2014 release "Meteorites" stood out, so I decided to go with that one first.
Holy moly!
This record is insanely good. There wasn't a bad clam in the bunch. Produced by Youth, this record reminds me of what Oasis might sound like if they were interesting. It's epic, melodic, psychedelic and I think it rivals any one of the 80's classics.
If you know this record and love this record, is there another Echo & The Bunnymen record post-"Evergreen" that comes close to the sound of "Meteorites?" Please inform.
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Siberia is good, not at this level but a good listen
I have enjoyed "The Fountain", but haven't heard "Meteorites" (yet), I always appreciate your tips!
Meteorites is a fine addition to the Bunnymen catalogue. One of my favorite releases by these guys is not an official Bunnymen release. It was under the band name Electrafiction. It came out in the early 90s I think. Had a bit of a grunge element to it
Great record. I wrote this in May of 2024:
(This Echo & The Bunnymen side project got a Record Store Day vinyl release last month and it was the first time I heard it since its initial release. I really enjoyed it, like Echo with balls.)
What Are You Going to Do with Your Life? (1999) sounds more like Ian’s Candleland. The bass player had left the band and the guitarist is more understated - almost acoustic vibe. I love it! :)
Thanks for the introduction to Meteorites. Hope you have a wonderful weekend! :)
I have listened to Meteorites yet, but had already marked it as one to play.
Love that Joe Strummer cover version, but hadn’t noted the composer. Will have to check out the original.
- Paul in DK
Sal, the cover song of the day sounds exactly like Grow to Old by Bobby Charles? Are they the same song?
Yes Joe. The song has been known as "Before I Grow Too Old," "Grow Too Old" and "Silver & Gold." The writing credits at various times list Fats Domino, Bobby Charles and Tommy McLain. Since Tommy passed, I chose to post his photo. It's a great song by anyone!
I always felt like I needed to be in an "altered state" to listen to music like this, and never followed them, but good stuff! I'll have to dive deeper. ;)
Try the song "Scissors in the Sand" from Siberia. Play it loud.
It is awesome that you post music that sends me down a rabbit hole. Dug out Electrafixion. A great start to the weekend.
I guess I never listened to side 2 of Porcupine very much. Just found Gods Will Be Gods and what a propulsive tune just charging through your speakers. Anxious to check Meteorites. Seems like a lot of British bands have very successful albums much later in the careers. Squeeze, Tears for Fears, Elvis, Weller, etc. Pretty long list worth exploring.
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