EVIL~! alkeiper Posted January 25, 2009 Report Posted January 25, 2009 I'd been thinking about doing this and since four of us mentioned Different Class as one of our top ten albums, why not? I'm a big fan. I love the style, the lyrics, just about everything about this band. Jarvis Cocker captures something about jilted love that I really haven't caught from any other musical act.
Edwin MacPhisto Posted January 25, 2009 Report Posted January 25, 2009 A pair of my favorites (the second is just the song, the first a great live performance): Jarvis is pretty much the pinnacle of the performative and dramatic frontman, pulling it all off without becoming a parody. Someday I'll lose 40 pounds and be him for Halloween.
Lord of The Curry Posted January 25, 2009 Report Posted January 25, 2009 "Like a Friend" is such, such a great song.
PUT THAT DICK IN MY MOUTH! Posted January 25, 2009 Report Posted January 25, 2009 Jarvis is pretty much the pinnacle of the performative and dramatic frontman, pulling it all off without becoming a parody. Someday I'll lose 40 pounds and be him for Halloween. I think I've said this here before, but he's most definitely the best fey British singer guy. I wish I could be so arch and observant and have such beautiful high cheekbones. Sigh.... Also, what's everyone's opinion re: best song on Different Class? I love "Common People" and "Disco 2000" and "Something Changed" and "Mis-Shapes," but I think my favorite might be the comparatively under-appreciated "Bar Italia." Actually, no, it's "Disco 2000." What a perfect song.
PLAGIARISM! Posted January 25, 2009 Report Posted January 25, 2009 Streets ahead of Blur & Oasis et al. Always were. I might be biased because they're the best thing to come out of Sheffield, but they're pretty much the best band to crack the mainstream over here for about 20 years. Not many bands can top the brilliant run of His 'n' Hers, Different Class, This is Hardcore. Jarvis is an incredible performer, his stage patter is hilarious. Solo album's good too.
Edwin MacPhisto Posted January 25, 2009 Report Posted January 25, 2009 Also, what's everyone's opinion re: best song on Different Class? They're all awesome, but yeah, hard to deny "Disco 2000." That's one of my favorite songs, period. I think "Underwear" is actually #2 for me. SomeBAHDDY else's room!
PLAGIARISM! Posted January 25, 2009 Report Posted January 25, 2009 As far as their best songs go, I think 'Sylvia' has shot up my list in the past couple of months.
Henry Spencer Posted January 25, 2009 Report Posted January 25, 2009 I always liked Sorted For E's & Wizz the best from Different Class. A bit surprised that nobody else has mentioned it as a favorite.
EVIL~! alkeiper Posted January 26, 2009 Author Report Posted January 26, 2009 I never understood the popularity of "E's and Wizz," but then I never did drugs. I think "Underwear" is the best track of the album.
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