The Column: Week Four

[dontask]

in light of my conversation with Fergal recently i thought i would express my opinion relevant to that situation.

Why I stay away from "britpop"?

I never wanted to come across as an elitist so I thought I'd explain myself. I've never exactly made it a secret that none of Oasis, Blur, The Stone Roses, The Smiths are among my favourite bands. At times I'd even go as far to say I dislike the bands, particularly the Roses.

This isnt blanket though, I think the Masterplan is a stunning track, I love when Song 2 comes on in town and There is a Light... is among some of my favourite tunes from that time. I dont dislike these bands because they are minimalist, or dont have guitar solos, or because the lead men generally have big egos, I think its more to do with subject of lyrics.

Theres alot of realistic lyrics but the real world is something I find quite boring. It takes alot of genius to write something interesting about the real world and I appreciate that. It probably doesnt take as much genius to write something interesting about a fictional topic but because I have this disinterest for the real world I do look for lyrics that are abit more out there, and yes this does occasionally translate into more (for lack of a better word) creative type of music.

There is nothing elitist about it. It just comes down to personal preference and I dont think less of people for liking these bands. If anything I think less of myself because I have this disinterest with the real world.

Lets have nothing else to be said on the topic. Hope it cleared things up.

Immerse your soul in love.

[sirmavers]

That clears alot up.

Like that mate. Thanks

[Sean]

I'm beginning to enjoy this column. Personally I think all four bands have a dozen or so good tracks and the same can't be said for the rest. But yeah the one's that I like tend to be immense songs right up there with 'What I Go To School For'.

[sirmavers]

I wish there was a shaking head emoticon.

But I love all the bands you've mentioned, particularly Smiths, and you forgot the La's

Getting more into Oasis, and loving Be Here Now, which Luke, you will probably hate more than any other album of theirs.

[dontask]

lol correct, i do. i dont think their tunes lend themselves to 7 minute lengths.

[sirmavers]

True, they are far to long. Some of the yunes suit the length actually. Magic Pie is a top tune, and suits the length, but alot of them drag and it gets to the point where all you are hearing is guitar feedback and loads of shitty reverb off everything. Still think the tunes are ace though, fave being 'I Hope, I Think, I Know'.

[dontask]

go on then ill give that a listen now

edit: i quite like it, liams voice grates on me abit as usual but yeah its definitely on par with first two albums stuff.

[sirmavers]

Probably my favourite Oasis tune. I'm with you on the Noels voice thing, he sings most of my fave tunes, but this is an exception, the lyrics are just fucking amazng, I can relate so so much, and the music is pretty good aswell.

[Sean]

Haha, well I've got Dig Out Your Soul, Definetly Maybe, Don't Believe The Truth, and Whats The Story (Morning Glory) and I'd say I love half and dislike half. Same with Blur, I bought Midlife and liked half and didn't really have opinion on the second lot. Got to say what I've heard of The Smiths, The La's I like so far. And I got the Best of Stone Roses and I love that. I guess it's purely opinion, like I don't rate Muse's new stuff but I loved the first three tracks.

[dontask]

well the second half of that is very classicial isnt it? so alot harder to get into like. unnatural selection is very muse-like (considering muse dont really have muse-like songs) but its dead long too so equally hard to get into.

[Sean]

maybe, just never seem to find the time to listen properly. my ict teacher loves the new album though haha.