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11I always felt it was the perfect distillation of their formula, before it became so...formulaic. See the aptly named Recycler from that awful '80's remix time.
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12Those remixes were the hair-brained idea of a manager they had in the 1980s. The band didn't want them, but then again didn't seem to fight against them very hard..M.H wrote: Tue May 09, 2023 2:19 am Remember FINALLY hearing a proper remaster of the original album and savouring the experience after years of listening to that sucky 80s digital remix. I'm not an audiophile but it really is a night and day difference - I don't want to derail the thread, but the way they defaced their first 5 albums and refused to release the original mixes for 20 years plus was criminal.
Easy NC. Not their best album but Precious and Grace is probably their best song. I can't believe how underrated Frank Beard is as a drummer.
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15Never Crap. Strongest set of songs overall (though my personal faves aren't there) and fullest production.
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16The average American marriage lasts 19.9 years. ZZ Top was the same three dudes for 51 years. That's something.
NC, no waffles.
NC, no waffles.
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17Great album, although I slightly prefer Tejas.
We're headed for social anarchy when people start pissing on bookstores.
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18Correct, it is #1.Nico Adie wrote: Mon May 08, 2023 5:05 pm
It’s my undisputed never to be beaten number one favourite gatefold sleeve of all time.
In the way that the best album packages convey a specific mood and persona, and cast a spell over the viewer while presenting the artist and their music -- it is unparalleled. And it's endlessly fascinating to stare at, rewarding of intense scrutiny, which is another requirement of great album artwork. The beer spilleth over!
Just thinking about it is making me hungry.
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19One of the many things you miss with digital is this.Teacher's Pet wrote: Tue May 09, 2023 10:28 amCorrect, it is #1.Nico Adie wrote: Mon May 08, 2023 5:05 pm
It’s my undisputed never to be beaten number one favourite gatefold sleeve of all time.
In the way that the best album packages convey a specific mood and persona, and cast a spell over the viewer while presenting the artist and their music -- it is unparalleled. And it's endlessly fascinating to stare at, rewarding of intense scrutiny, which is another requirement of great album artwork. The beer spilleth over!
Just thinking about it is making me hungry.
Also, this record has the Top’s best song, “Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers.”