Man, Twin Cinema

Yail Bloor · **Posted:** Tue Nov 08, 2005 1:08 pm

Spade Kitty Wrote:

Really? Electric Version gave the Meadowlands and Guitar Romantic a real run for my 2003 record of the year. I think the production is amazing on that album. "From Blown Speakers" is just incredible

Yeah, that song "The Laws Have Changed" and "Testament To Youth In Verse" are really just crazy good.

Electric Version is their best record but all three are really good.

MISSterious · **Joined:** Tue Nov 01, 2005 3:22 pm **Posts:** 526

I really really enjoyed Electric Version and I'm a fan of Twin Cinema as well. A C Newman has a knack for writing pop songs.

Kingfish · **Posted:** Tue Nov 08, 2005 2:26 pm

I listened to Mass Romantic once and it didn't do much for me. It was nice and kind of fun, but nothing really stuck nor drew me back. Haven't heard a single note of them since.

timmyjoe42 · **Posted:** Tue Nov 08, 2005 3:42 pm

sallypally12 Wrote:

A C Newman has a knack for writing pop songs.

Too bad his solo disc sucked. Without Neko, he aint' got nothin'!

MiceElf · **Posted:** Tue Nov 08, 2005 3:50 pm

timmypie42 Wrote:

sallypally12 Wrote:

A C Newman has a knack for writing pop songs.

Too bad his solo disc sucked. Without Neko, he aint' got nothin'!

I love his solo cd!

shmoo · **Posted:** Tue Nov 08, 2005 4:01 pm

Yeah, his solo disc is worse than any of the New Pornographers albums, but it was still pretty good.

Rick Derris · **Posted:** Tue Nov 08, 2005 4:01 pm

MiceElf Wrote:

timmypie42 Wrote:

sallypally12 Wrote:

A C Newman has a knack for writing pop songs.

Too bad his solo disc sucked. Without Neko, he aint' got nothin'!

I love his solo cd!

I was just about to post this. Timmy you have obviously gone completely insane.

I would suggest that if you didn't like AC's solo rekkid then you won't like Twin Cinema.

splates · **Posted:** Tue Nov 08, 2005 5:24 pm

Newmans solo disc was better than any NP album, even though i never listen to either anymore

Spade Kitty · **Joined:** Mon Oct 25, 2004 11:49 am **Posts:** 4401

His solo album is worse than the NP stuff, but only because it was inferior material. To say he needs Neko is off the mark. He writes all the songs, and many other female vocalists could sing them. Now the pornographers would NOT be the same without Bejar, on the other hand.

rogneeb · **Joined:** Mon Oct 25, 2004 1:07 pm **Posts:** 12618

i think the 3 NP albums are quite consistent - pretty much equal quality in my book.

The AC Newman solo album is pretty good but a notch or two below the NP albums.

Neko Case solo albums are ahead of both NP and AC Newman albums, however.

MISSterious · **Joined:** Tue Nov 01, 2005 3:22 pm **Posts:** 526

me and willie mcgee Wrote:

i think the 3 NP albums are quite consistent - pretty much equal quality in my book.

The AC Newman solo album is pretty good but a notch or two below the NP albums.

Neko Case solo albums are ahead of both NP and AC Newman albums, however.

Really? You like Neko's solo stuff better? I haven't really heard any of her solo albums. Aren't they on the alt. country side?

Yail Bloor · **Posted:** Tue Nov 08, 2005 8:28 pm

Spade Kitty Wrote:

His solo album is worse than the NP stuff, but only because it was inferior material. To say he needs Neko is off the mark. He writes all the songs, and many other female vocalists could sing them. Now the pornographers would NOT be the same without Bejar, on the other hand.

A banner day. We agree on two things. Good on ya.

Senator LooGAR · **Posted:** Tue Nov 08, 2005 9:06 pm

I read someone describe the first NP album as "completely filled" as in every where there can be sound, there is, and I think that's an aprt description of why it is so immediate, in your face, and good, and the other 2 while good, just don't measure up.

shmoo · **Posted:** Tue Nov 08, 2005 9:51 pm

sallypally12 Wrote:

Really? You like Neko's solo stuff better? I haven't really heard any of her solo albums. Aren't they on the alt. country side?

Yes, they are more alt-country. But that doesn't make them any less awesome. Blacklisted may be one of my favorite albums ever.

Donovan · **Posted:** Tue Nov 08, 2005 10:57 pm

I love this album, although I can kinda relate to those who say it's pretty forgettable. I don't find myself humming the songs like their previous work but it still blows me away whenever I listen to it.

rogneeb · **Joined:** Mon Oct 25, 2004 1:07 pm **Posts:** 12618

sallypally12 Wrote:

me and willie mcgee Wrote:

i think the 3 NP albums are quite consistent - pretty much equal quality in my book.

The AC Newman solo album is pretty good but a notch or two below the NP albums.

Neko Case solo albums are ahead of both NP and AC Newman albums, however.

Really? You like Neko's solo stuff better? I haven't really heard any of her solo albums. Aren't they on the alt. country side?

i am not a huge power pop fan - more of an alt-country fan so that's why I prefer Neko's solo work.

DumpJack · **Posted:** Tue Nov 08, 2005 11:39 pm

DumpJack Wrote:

Dalen Wrote:

frosted Wrote:

It's a very enjoyable album.
And none of the songs stick with me as soon as I take the CD out.
Not even after about 30 listens this year.

same here. i enjoy listening to it, but after it finishes, i can't remember a single lick.

Me too...I sense a trend. I like the album a lot when I listen to it, but let's face it, an instantly forgettable album isn't a great sign. 'Letter from an Occupant' stayed with me for weeks. So did 'The Laws Have Changed'. I'm listening to this album shortly to remind myself.

The Bones of an Idol and The Jessica Numbers has been in my head all day. I think I've got to mix me up a multi-Porn playlist.

ptrck · **Joined:** Wed Oct 27, 2004 10:55 pm **Posts:** 5568

Album of the year here. Enuff said. It definitely had to grow on me, but I can listen to it every day, if Im struggling to find something that day.

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