Burn Down The Disco Kill The Blessed DJ
I don’t have much in the tank today as far as music goes. I have to really concentrate on writing the book today so I figured I’d give my loyal fans (all 3 of you) something to tide you over for the weekend. I haven’t always been a huge fan of the Smiths. When I was in High School many moons ago, I was a bit ambivalent towards, what I considered, a whiny sad bastard style of music. The older I got, though, the more I embraced what I realized wasn’t sad bastard music at all, but more alternative love songs.
We all have this notion that love songs have to be sappy & kitschy. What Morrissey, with the help of Johnny Marr do is create a musical universe where they can express all their frustrations, thoughts & feelings in an honest sometimes even violent way. Their new wave style changed alternative music & was part of the Second British Invasion Wave that came through in the ’80′s along with the Cure, Depeche Mode & Culture Club (I left out Wham! on purpose). So here’s a great concert of theirs from 1986 in L.A. where I wish I was right now.
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Thank Your Lucky Stars
Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want
There Is A Light That Never Goes Out
The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
08/13/2010 at 4:47 PM
That’s an amazing set. I’d go with ya.
08/13/2010 at 4:54 PM
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10/31/2010 at 4:19 AM
i’m quite sick of listening to pop songs like lady gaga that is why i shifted to alternative music ..
11/22/2010 at 1:55 AM
when i was younger, i always love the tune of alternative music compared to pop music ,’: