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Post by andyloneshark on Sept 28, 2023 20:10:40 GMT
ASH - RACE THE NIGHT Been playing this alot this week, the new album by ASH. A band probably best known here for their run of classic hit singles in 90's, but they've been consistently releasing strong albums for over 25 years too. I think Tim Wheeler is underrated as a song writer and guitarist. They may not be 'big' over here anymore and not played on the radio much, but are quite possibly still 'BIG In Japan' 🔥😎🇯🇵  There doesn't seem to be an ASH thread on here, so time to start one m'thinks. If you like'em ...what are your favourite songs? |
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Post by personunknown on Sept 28, 2023 20:47:02 GMT
Disappeared off my radar years ago, not sure why exactly. Maybe I (unfairly) lumped them in with the tail end of Britpop and when that died, I moved onto other things.
Saw them early in their career supporting Elastica. 1977 was one of the best albums of the nineties, Girl From Mars one the best singles as well. Headlined Glastonbury with only two albums under their belt.
Got Nu Clear Sounds and Free All Angels gathering dust in the shop back room, must dig them out sometime.
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Ash
Sept 28, 2023 21:02:38 GMT
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Post by andyloneshark on Sept 28, 2023 21:02:38 GMT
Check out their later albums too PU. Here is a slice of Pop PERFECTION from 2018  |
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Post by stu77 on Sept 28, 2023 23:08:38 GMT
Always liked this.
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Ash
Sept 29, 2023 7:06:44 GMT
Post by andyloneshark on Sept 29, 2023 7:06:44 GMT
...that's one of my favourites from the first album too. Remarkable how young they were when it was written. Tim Wheeler was born in 1977, hence the album title  |
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Sept 29, 2023 8:34:22 GMT
Ash were great but, like PU, I have ignored them since their glory years
Thanks Andy - I shall have a good old rummage in the back catalogue
Actually had no idea they were still a going concern
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Ash
Sept 29, 2023 10:05:36 GMT
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Post by andyloneshark on Sept 29, 2023 10:05:36 GMT
There's alot of variety and exploration on the new album, some of which works better than others perhaps.
Here is a rather luscious and lovely widescreen ballad, duet with Démira...
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Ash
Sept 29, 2023 10:10:20 GMT
Post by zeopold on Sept 29, 2023 10:10:20 GMT
One of the few britpop era bands I could stomach
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Ash
Sept 29, 2023 10:47:45 GMT
Post by Lord Emsworth on Sept 29, 2023 10:47:45 GMT
One of the few britpop era bands I could stomach Who were the others? |
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Post by zeopold on Sept 29, 2023 12:57:53 GMT
One of the few britpop era bands I could stomach Who were the others? Suede, Real People, Super Furrys, Kinky Machine |
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Sept 29, 2023 13:20:40 GMT
No Pulp and no Blur?
Pulp were flipping great and Blur have had, and continue to have, their moments
In other Ash news, I've given that album a spin Andy and first impressions are very favourable
Thanks as always
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Ash
Sept 29, 2023 15:54:25 GMT
Post by zeopold on Sept 29, 2023 15:54:25 GMT
No. Blur are pretentious twats and Pulp couldn't write a hook if their lives depended on it. |
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Ash
Sept 29, 2023 17:11:42 GMT
Post by Lord Emsworth on Sept 29, 2023 17:11:42 GMT
No. Blur are pretentious twats and Pulp couldn't write a hook if their lives depended on it. Surely a touch of pretentiousness is what defines many a successful artist? I'd say Pulp have written many a memorable hook - hence the plethora of chart hits at their peak What about Stone Roses, The Verve, Supergrass, The Charlatans, Space, The La's. Oasis, and James? |
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Post by zeopold on Sept 29, 2023 19:54:58 GMT
No. Blur are pretentious twats and Pulp couldn't write a hook if their lives depended on it. Surely a touch of pretentiousness is what defines many a successful artist? Not when they're twats. Worthy but mediocre, and Cocker's yelping sets my teeth on edge. My only pick out of that lot is the La's. They predated Britpop and had some serious chops. One of the great 'what if's... so much potential. |
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Ash
Sept 29, 2023 22:39:19 GMT
via mobile
Post by Lord Emsworth on Sept 29, 2023 22:39:19 GMT
You’re a hard man to please
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