What’s your favourite album by a Manchester band?
I’m going for Seldom Seen Kid by Elbow although it’s a very close race
I’m going for Seldom Seen Kid by Elbow although it’s a very close race
Comments
Bummed - The Happy Mondays
Music Complete - New Order
Meat Is Murder - The Smiths
ex:el - 808 State
And agree that Elbow’s Seldom Seen Kid is sublime from start to finish.
I know them boys well too
They wouldn’t be impressed 😂
Great album
2) The Second Coming
Lots of other contenders (including Seldom Seen Kid) but one not mentioned so far is Kingdom of Rust by Doves.
Hey! Don't judge me, you said favourite, not best. It's very of it's time. 😄
https://youtu.be/KhTLab9LQS4
It’s been a while though… am gonna have to go look it up now 🤣
A terrific article/interview btw…
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4n17q1md31o
https://youtu.be/cW08xGBEooU
Sensational gig but is Wigan close enough to class as Manchester?
Love them 💖
I'll go with The Ruthless Rap Assassins - Think, it ain't illegal yet!
They were MASSIVE in the Sussex teddy bear community!
I used to love Home on Ducie Street too
Technique
Thanks. Gonna give it a listen now.....good times.
It’s emotional to me but for pure musical beauty, Elbow
Meat is Murder
Right?
Now, as ro Morrissey's mind, gis attitudes and politics, I think he's an arse, but he sang great songs
Marr knew
Then we witness the worst and Mozza is no longer my head friend
Very intoxicating
Pills and Thrills is outstanding too
As is St Jude
The Queen is Dead
Bummed
The Last Broadcast
Definitely Maybe
Etc 😂
Just brilliant.
I love them
One of the most underrated Manchester bands in my humble opinion
Stone Roses.....Second Coming at a push!
Tough to choose an album as I love them all but I’m going, Queen is dead. Probably choose a different one tomorrow
It’s beautiful
Fuck... I just said Take That! 😒
I’m the biggest Beatles fan in the world so I don’t too much care
Honestly, seriously, he never forgave America for John's death. He thought it was the ultimate indictment of America's violent sick soul.
If only Manchester had been able to match Liverpool and London in the 60s... 🤔
What, like the Hollies?
It has to be said that Graham Nash was Joni's old man for a time. That in itself was a major musical and cultural event.
You know I'm an old fart? 68?
My heart and soul is in black music. I lost interest in "our" music circa 1980. Lots of exceptions though!
It was the best music
I’m 50
There's no doubt music reached an incredible peak in the 50's to 70s. Every genre really - even opera, latin music etc.
Here's a notion!
Choose two 40 year eras... tot up the big names.
1940-1980
1980-2020
He was def one of the good guys too.
Saw them support the Courteeners at Manchester Central in 2009
Best gig I’ve ever been to
For me, Marquee 1979 and Lyceum 1980 (supported by Au Pairs)
They're playing at the 100 Club this weekend with Diggle the only original member.
MAD FER IT!!! - TOP ONE!!! - AVV ITT!!! like thi seh in Bowden, yeah?!
Inexcusable
(attached)
(As for Nat: born in faraway Chorley - but he's as Manc as Terry Christian...)
The Stone Roses
or
The Queen is Dead
or
Unknown Pleasures
or
Low Life.
Seldom Seen Kid is great too.
Lost Souls or The Last Broadcast
LB edges it for me
Absolutely incredible
To Infinity & Beyond was my Favourite of all their Singles! 🚀🧑🚀
SAW now reserved for he who shall not be named. The South African Wunderkint. 👹
‘Alright?’
‘Alright.’
‘Ooh, you like Elbow then?’
*at an Elbow concert*
*withering sarcasm ensues from Laureate*
Stands the test of time (some)
At least you didn’t throw Saturday Night Fever into the mix
The track "Heaven" (is a place where nothing ever happens) has a special meaning in my life.
Fantastic album 👌
Evening hombre.
Great car album - of headphones
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31eXvMCHf7z4m5IzsZmVKA?si=UvoagsnBT8qXykExIJN2Gw
I’m gonna investigate further
I could easily have picked that