Undisputedtruth Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I don't do commercial music but Talking Heads caught my attention when I heard "This must be the place" in a shop two years ago. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22270-deeply-unfashionable-groups-who-have-a-decent-body-of-work/page/4/#findComment-528093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 You only 'do' music that isn't for sale, UDT?That's great! Could you give me some examples? I'd love to expand my knowledge of this kind of music (In addition to Level 42, of course.) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22270-deeply-unfashionable-groups-who-have-a-decent-body-of-work/page/4/#findComment-528098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undisputedtruth Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 In certain circles commercial music is described differently to your definition. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22270-deeply-unfashionable-groups-who-have-a-decent-body-of-work/page/4/#findComment-528099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undisputedtruth Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 By the way, I'm not a fan of Level 42 and 'Wings of Love' is the only tune I like from them. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22270-deeply-unfashionable-groups-who-have-a-decent-body-of-work/page/4/#findComment-528101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Undisputedtruth Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Wings of Love predates their first Album, one of> the best things Level 42 has ever done.If you say so. Though earlier you said otherwise. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22270-deeply-unfashionable-groups-who-have-a-decent-body-of-work/page/4/#findComment-528103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undisputedtruth Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I'm not remotely interested in what you think. You either take it or leave it. It's not as if you can get your judgements right! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22270-deeply-unfashionable-groups-who-have-a-decent-body-of-work/page/4/#findComment-528106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 So.. what's the second best thing that Level 42 has ever done? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22270-deeply-unfashionable-groups-who-have-a-decent-body-of-work/page/4/#findComment-528109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undisputedtruth Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Can't remember, don't care. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22270-deeply-unfashionable-groups-who-have-a-decent-body-of-work/page/4/#findComment-528111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I'm just looking for a few pointers from someone who clearly knows their stuff.I mostly just listen to that commercial music - like those mainstream crowd-pleasers - Talking Heads. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22270-deeply-unfashionable-groups-who-have-a-decent-body-of-work/page/4/#findComment-528112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undisputedtruth Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I was the opposite and mainly listened to underground music that were popular in certain circles. I wouldn't dream stepping inside mainstream clubs. And I certainly couldn't name a number one pop record.Bought quite a few records that weren't released in this country. I don't do mainstream I'm afraid. This set the template for everything I do. It's why I don't do Waitrose anymore. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22270-deeply-unfashionable-groups-who-have-a-decent-body-of-work/page/4/#findComment-528115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 So, you shopped at Waitrose back in the day - when they were underground - but when they broke out to the masses you drew the line?I can respect that. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22270-deeply-unfashionable-groups-who-have-a-decent-body-of-work/page/4/#findComment-528117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undisputedtruth Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 The writing was on the wall when Delia Smith appeared in Waitrose's advertising. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22270-deeply-unfashionable-groups-who-have-a-decent-body-of-work/page/4/#findComment-528135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huguenot Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Going to see Duran Duran on Saturday.You might not have heard of them because I don't do commercial music, these guy are part of an underground movement called New Ryematic (I think I heard that right).We try not to have fun, there seems to be an awful lot of time committed to snide comments and insider jokes told with a slight curl to the lip.To be honest, they're all a bit like Adrian Mole.This will be the view from John Taylor's hair...http://www1.sk-static.com/images/media/img/col6/20110415-194420-099048.jpg Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22270-deeply-unfashionable-groups-who-have-a-decent-body-of-work/page/4/#findComment-528139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Somethings get popular and mainstream because, well you know, they're actually quite good.Surely to deny yourself anything mainstream as a matter of principle, is cutting your nose off to spite your face.What is wrong with just liking what sounds good to your ears, whether it's in the main stream, or the little known stream that only the cool kids know about? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22270-deeply-unfashionable-groups-who-have-a-decent-body-of-work/page/4/#findComment-528147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pibe Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I'm with UDT, property is theft. I too only listen to music made by foreigners and quite specifically not for sale.The BEST EVER deeply unfashionable band with a great back catalogue is Maria Zarzuela and her dog on a string. You'll find her begging by the Rastro market in Madrid where she gives her music away on old C60 cassettes; each one is a one off and I will never let you share in their goddness.This of course means none of you will ever get to know just how right I am.I also know of a great sushi place in London, but I can't divulge that little gem either. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22270-deeply-unfashionable-groups-who-have-a-decent-body-of-work/page/4/#findComment-528149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 No wonder UDT won't tell anyone on the football thread who he supports, none of us will have ever heard of them. To support a mainstream premiership side would clearly be beneath him.His side are so underground that they don't actually play matches anymore incase someone finds out about them. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22270-deeply-unfashionable-groups-who-have-a-decent-body-of-work/page/4/#findComment-528153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pibe Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I love UDT's assertion that he can't name a number one pop record.I'm pretty sure you can.I'll kick off with "Do they know it's Christmas" and keenly await your denial. - Does who know it's christmas? Er, I'm afraid I don't quite follow you, Squadron Leader. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22270-deeply-unfashionable-groups-who-have-a-decent-body-of-work/page/4/#findComment-528154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pibe Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 - weird, i was DEFINITELY on the football thread, no idea how that post ended up here - Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22270-deeply-unfashionable-groups-who-have-a-decent-body-of-work/page/4/#findComment-528158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraferJack Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Ah UDT, so it was YOU at those early Lucky 7 nights at the Gowlett, playing Cancer Bats and No Innocent Victims records, before the cheese took overAnyway I'm going to nominate Gary Numan as a deeply unfashionable act with a solid body of work (and a staggering waste of plastic from about 1983-2000). But his stuff since about 2000 has been pretty darn good in an "ooh I heard NiN and it changed my life!" kind of way Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22270-deeply-unfashionable-groups-who-have-a-decent-body-of-work/page/4/#findComment-528159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Christmas is way too mainstream, I imagine he has no part of it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22270-deeply-unfashionable-groups-who-have-a-decent-body-of-work/page/4/#findComment-528161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I see all the usual suspects lining-up to mock. (rustles Presto bags) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22270-deeply-unfashionable-groups-who-have-a-decent-body-of-work/page/4/#findComment-528165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Huguenot Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Going to see Duran Duran on Saturday.Singapore gets all the hottest new bands! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22270-deeply-unfashionable-groups-who-have-a-decent-body-of-work/page/4/#findComment-528176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_carnell Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Can I nominate Beautiful South?Popular as Mother's Day presents (see "The Dido Effect") but actually some quality songwriting.Oh, and Dolly Parton, once you get past the fake tits, fake hair and lipstick. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22270-deeply-unfashionable-groups-who-have-a-decent-body-of-work/page/4/#findComment-528211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undisputedtruth Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 *Bob* Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I see all the usual suspects lining-up to mock. > > > (rustles Presto bags)They can mock but it's not as though they are in the know. ;-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22270-deeply-unfashionable-groups-who-have-a-decent-body-of-work/page/4/#findComment-528236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pibe Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 "...and the oooonly water flowing there is...." Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22270-deeply-unfashionable-groups-who-have-a-decent-body-of-work/page/4/#findComment-528240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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