NEV Posted June 8, 2008 Posted June 8, 2008 I was there, first time it was played and probably every time after that, for 4 months anyway, I understood it, but I understood it was rubbish Don't ever recall me saying it was a good record Pete?? The scene was very experimental and that was what made it work and still does. Don't think there is a definite formula ,every now and then something comes along that breaks from the norm ,but still manages to fit the scene . I personally don't think Dottie and Millie is soulful but people ram the floor when it comes on and before anyone has a go ,i did'nt say i don't like it. Infact i bet we could start a thread listing records that are on the scene today that are'nt particularly soulful but work for the dancers. Travis womack -scratchy ,what was that all about???? see what you've started Shep
Peter99 Posted June 8, 2008 Posted June 8, 2008 Don't ever recall me saying it was a good record Pete?? The scene was very experimental and that was what made it work and still does. Don't think there is a definite formula ,every now and then something comes along that breaks from the norm ,but still manages to fit the scene . I personally don't think Dottie and Millie is soulful but people ram the floor when it comes on and before anyone has a go ,i did'nt say i don't like it. Infact i bet we could start a thread listing records that are on the scene today that are'nt particularly soulful but work for the dancers. Travis womack -scratchy ,what was that all about???? see what you've started Shep Yep you should ashamed of yourself Shep! We all have different tastes and likes - of course we do. It's good that we can debate and share. Uh mm - the particular track in question though is rubbish! Obviously I have too much time on my hands this evening. Top of the day everyone. Ironside.
macca Posted June 8, 2008 Posted June 8, 2008 And no doubt in 10 yrs from now you'll be saying to people "this was fookin great" and they'll be saying "maybe back then but shite by todays standards"! said it before, opinions are like arseholes ,everybody's got one The wonderful and fascinating fact about humans ,we all don't think or act the same I don't like to think what I'll be saying or doing in ten years, it's too scary. I was referring to your 'age thing' comment, which is why I mentioned the Mello Souls in a zimmer frame context.. Macca p.s. And you're right about humans too...
Pauldonnelly Posted June 9, 2008 Posted June 9, 2008 slight thread drift but am I the only person in the universe that thinks the Mello Soul is awful?
Harry Crosby Posted June 9, 2008 Posted June 9, 2008 slight thread drift but am I the only person in the universe that thinks the Mello Soul is awful? No your not mate
Ralf Mehnert Posted June 9, 2008 Posted June 9, 2008 ...here is one for sale. Apart from a two second crackle at the start it plays crystal clear. So I`ll grade it VG++/EX- Over 1.000 views in the last few days and not one offered even a tenner...funny stuff. btw: The record looks and plays stone mint (apart from the first 2 seconds). Come on...a Fiver?
grant Posted June 9, 2008 Posted June 9, 2008 Yep on Mercury who was it c/up as when first played,my memory tells meit was the tempos - love me like a man or something,pretty sure it got booted too?
Pete S Posted June 9, 2008 Posted June 9, 2008 who was it c/up as when first played,my memory tells meit was the tempos - love me like a man or something,pretty sure it got booted too? Don't think it was booted Grant
macca Posted June 9, 2008 Posted June 9, 2008 slight thread drift but am I the only person in the universe that thinks the Mello Soul is awful? I wouldn't say it was awful. Certainly jumps at you when hear it for the first time & I think those records are few & far between these days. Ray Agee 'I'm losing again' & Calvin Grayson 'Love's Just Begun' had that effect on me, but the Mello Souls are not in their league in my opinion.
grant Posted June 9, 2008 Posted June 9, 2008 Don't think it was booted Grant u might be right Pete, just seem to remember seeing it for sale in Russ' upstairs record booth for some reason and booted as the Tempos.
Pete S Posted June 9, 2008 Posted June 9, 2008 u might be right Pete, just seem to remember seeing it for sale in Russ' upstairs record booth for some reason and booted as the Tempos. Hallucinating mate
Wiganer1 Posted June 9, 2008 Posted June 9, 2008 Over 1.000 views in the last few days and not one offered even a tenner...funny stuff. btw: The record looks and plays stone mint (apart from the first 2 seconds). Come on...a Fiver? ---- ill give you a tenner!!
Wiganer1 Posted June 9, 2008 Posted June 9, 2008 (edited) YOU`RE A STAR! ====== well you asked!! Edited June 9, 2008 by wiganer1
Guest Posted June 9, 2008 Posted June 9, 2008 I think you;ll find that debate is healthy. I don't need you or anyone else to ask for my opinion. You did not debate. There was a debate going on, but what you said, there is no sensible answer!
jocko Posted June 9, 2008 Posted June 9, 2008 yeah but you had to be there at that precise moment in time to understand it mate The reason this record doesnt work now imho ,is quite simply no one, and i mean no one, can dance like that anymore its an age thing Some try, but back in the day the floor was full of em! Amazing to see so many acrobats outside of a circus Maybe explains why crossover is so big now,nice floaters that don't cause any damage to the aching bones. If you actually take the time to read all the words, then you will see I was there at the time, unlike many in this argument I didn't dissapear for 20 years after that time, during that time my tastes developed, I got to understand the genre better, and my understanding leads me to believe this not working now has nothing to do with an age thing. Its because its very poor imitation of the real thing and a soulless record with little actual merit, other than a pleasant memory. Let me know if I need to explain any of the above to you in more detail!
NEV Posted June 9, 2008 Posted June 9, 2008 If you actually take the time to read all the words, then you will see I was there at the time, unlike many in this argument I didn't dissapear for 20 years after that time, during that time my tastes developed, I got to understand the genre better, and my understanding leads me to believe this not working now has nothing to do with an age thing. Its because its very poor imitation of the real thing and a soulless record with little actual merit, other than a pleasant memory. Let me know if I need to explain any of the above to you in more detail! What you rattling on about Nobody said you werent there ,and you should go back and check your quotes! If you do, you will see i was replying to SHEP'S post ,not yours. I don't feel ashamed or embarrassed to say i disappeared for 20 yrs ,but you obviously think it puts you in some kinda elite club. AND for the record if you read the posts i never said it was a good record back to the footie
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