19 Dec 07
Originally posted by shavixmirwell i havent been to a tim buckley conceert either, but i say tim buckley was a better, his classic 70s Greeting from L.A. album, for example this song "Sweet Surrender"
Let me put it to you and all concerned:
If you dis Springsteen's live concerts, you ain't never been to one.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=WseOkQXfY2A
19 Dec 07
Originally posted by eamon oI'm afraid, personally, I can't stand Buckley, but I have some close friends who love his music. The clip there (just photos with some twangy sound in the background) didn't impress me.
well i havent been to a tim buckley conceert either, but i say tim buckley was a better, his classic 70s Greeting from L.A. album, for example this song "Sweet Surrender"
http://youtube.com/watch?v=WseOkQXfY2A
I'm not going to defend Springsteen's songs and especially not his lyrics. But just look at any old live footage of Rosalita, Born to Run, Dancing in the dark (especially compared to the awful Born in the USA track and clip) or Thunder road. It's powerful; energetic and what a live performance is supposed to be like (unless you're stoned).
19 Dec 07
Originally posted by shavixmirgave it a fair listen huh?
I'm afraid, personally, I can't stand Buckley, but I have some close friends who love his music. The clip there (just photos with some twangy sound in the background) didn't impress me.
I'm not going to defend Springsteen's songs and especially not his lyrics. But just look at any old live footage of Rosalita, Born to Run, Dancing in the dark (especial ...[text shortened]... upposed to be like (unless you're stoned).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ts5DYFiEk
anyway, never mind, my initial point was that you dont actually HAVE to attend a concert to decide whether and how much you like something. In fact, i have been to a couple of concerts by artists that i really liked, and was pretty disappointed.
19 Dec 07
Originally posted by eamon oActually, no. I haven't. I should. So I will now.
gave it a fair listen huh?
anyway, never mind, my initial point was that you dont actually HAVE to attend a concert to decide whether and how much you like something. In fact, i have been to a couple of concerts by artists that i really liked, and was pretty disappointed.
Basically I agree with you. I've seen some pretty lousy concerts by artists I love (The Stone roses and Dylan come to mind) and I've seen brilliant concerts by artists I'd never heard of before (Jonathan Richman springs to mind).
But Springsteen, even though I'm not too keen on his music, never fails to entertain. Look at the clip. It's just electric (although crappy quality... I'm not too sure how to get the best out of youtube yet).
19 Dec 07
Originally posted by shavixmirHere you go, Shav. I think you cn relate to these lyrics, plus it's a fun song.
I'm afraid, personally, I can't stand Buckley, but I have some close friends who love his music. The clip there (just photos with some twangy sound in the background) didn't impress me.
I'm not going to defend Springsteen's songs and especially not his lyrics. But just look at any old live footage of Rosalita, Born to Run, Dancing in the dark (especial ...[text shortened]... upposed to be like (unless you're stoned).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ts5DYFiEk
19 Dec 07
The post that was quoted here has been removedObviously Springsteen isn't the "cool" thing to like.
But... it doesn't influence the shows. Live he rules.
I've been to his shows many times and he is the best live act I've ever seen, followed (if you're interested) by Billy Bragg (who nearly gave a stand-up act, besides the music) and Tom Waits.
19 Dec 07
Can't say I'm a huge Springsteen fan. I don't own any of his albums. I don't mind his stuff though. Being from New Jersey, I think I get a little more out of his lyrics than many other people would. Kind of nice and sentimental.
Born in the USA makes me want to go on a killing spree at Texas WalMart, but other than that, I sort of like him I guess.
19 Dec 07
Originally posted by rbmorrisHe has a song about the serial killer Charles Starkweather called "Nebraska" that your wife might like.
Can't say I'm a huge Springsteen fan. I don't own any of his albums. I don't mind his stuff though. Being from New Jersey, I think I get a little more out of his lyrics than many other people would. Kind of nice and sentimental.
Born in the USA makes me want to go on a killing spree at Texas WalMart, but other than that, I sort of like him I guess.