Phil The Thrill Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Squeeze! Yes that’s right, the UK band Squeeze. I just found out about this group a few weeks ago and wow they are awesome. So many of their songs are excellent. The sad thing, is I’ve never heard of most of their bigger hit. I did hear the song “Tempted” on a commercial but the rest were way before my time. Here’s a few good ones. Anyone have any takes on Squeeze? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark80 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Psshhh. There is one answer to this question and it is Blind Melon. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Thrill Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 21 minutes ago, Mark80 said: Psshhh. There is one answer to this question and it is Blind Melon. I was talking underrated bands, not one hit wonders 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark80 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 1 minute ago, Phil The Thrill said: I was talking underrated bands, not one hit wonders I feel sorry that you have not had the opportunity to realize just how wrong you are yet. Their first album is a masterpiece. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 They are touring with Hall & Oates. Coming to an arena near you sometime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 My 2nd ex-wife liked them, played one of their albums, it might of been a greatest hits. Didn't care for them at first but said nothing, they grew on me though. Remember liking "Pulling Mussels From a Shell". That song still gets stuck in my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 (edited) Saw them a couple years ago. The concert was going out live on the Youtubes. BTW, the started 45 years ago. Edited November 15, 2019 by Just Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 A little euro 80sfor me but not terrible. Some songs are really well written and original, some are just self indulgent meh. One big positive is they are good singers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZBILLS Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 HUM. The greatest band of all time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 (edited) Paul Carrack (and late Paul Young, Sad Cafe) teamed up and were in Mike + The Mechanics... Mike Rutherford of Genesis fame. Carrack... The golden voice, was only 23 with "Ace" on 1974s: With Mike + The Mechanics, 1988: On the topic of "Paul Youngs"... A little more "Blue-Eyed Soul" with Paul Young... BUT... Not the same Paul Young that was with Sad Cafe and Mike + The Mechanics... He passed away young (pun intended) @ 53 in 2000. Wow... Too many Pauls, and duplicate Youngs! The other Paul Young (still living): Edited November 15, 2019 by ExiledInIllinois 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Big Paul Carrack fan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 9 hours ago, I am the egg man said: My 2nd ex-wife liked them, played one of their albums, it might of been a greatest hits. Didn't care for them at first but said nothing, they grew on me though. Remember liking "Pulling Mussels From a Shell". That song still gets stuck in my head. How many ex-wives do you have Rooster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 (edited) That brought back memories. I clearly remember the songs Cool for Cats, Tempted, and Coffee in Bed. Good songs for the old car radio. Edited November 15, 2019 by Gray Beard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 9 hours ago, Phil The Thrill said: I was talking underrated bands, not one hit wonders You obviously don’t know blind melon then. That’s like saying Radiohead is one hit wonder for “Creep” 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 (edited) @ExiledInIllinois My dad is a huge Mike & The Mechanics fan so I grew up listening to them. I wasn't particularly enamoured with them when I was younger but, as I've got older, I've developed a real appreciation for the songs. I don't have a lot in common with my dad and we've never had the best relationship so maybe there's an emotional element to it. Edited November 15, 2019 by Blokestradamus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 (edited) Good band of the UK New Wave movement of the 80s, Another Nail for my Heart and Pulling Mussels (From the Shell) were hits in Canada Jools Holland is one of the best session piano-men ever Edited November 15, 2019 by row_33 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark80 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, OZBILLS said: HUM. The greatest band of all time. Their first album is also a masterpiece and their second album is pretty damn good too. One Hit Wonder 90s bands that are actually really good: Blind Melon, Hum, Seven Mary Three. I don't think kyuss ever had a hit that I can remember, but they are way underrated too. For older and younger folks not familiar: Blind Melon - rock/blues mix. Extremely talented guitar duo. Shannon's voice isn't for everyone, but I love it. Very self-reflective lyrics, many about addiction struggles. Hum - one of the pioneers of Space/Stoner rock. Not going to be for everyone, but if you have the desire to watch videos about space on youtube after smoking a J, this is the perfect background music. Seven Mary Three - kind of similar to Blind Melon IMO. Rock/blues and a touch of country sound in some of their subsequent albums. Their one hit "Cumbersome" is basically the only song I don't like on that album. Kyuss - Heavy stoner rock. Queens of the Stone Age lead man is the guitarist. If you want something to pump you up a bit, try this one. Edited November 15, 2019 by Mark80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 (edited) 43 minutes ago, Mark80 said: Their first album is also a masterpiece and their second album is pretty damn good too. One Hit Wonder 90s bands that are actually really good: Blind Melon, Hum, Seven Mary Three. I don't think kyuss ever had a hit that I can remember, but they are way underrated too. Harvey Danger, My Bloody Valentine, dinosaur jr, Sebadoh, Stone Roses, Screaming Trees are a few other relatively obscure, 90’s one(or zero) hit wonders, that are great bands, who are much more than one hit wonders Hum is excellent. Satchel too Edited November 15, 2019 by Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark80 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Just now, Pete said: Harvey Danger, My Bloody Valentine, dinosaur jr, Sebadoh, Stone Roses, Screaming Trees are a few other 90’s one(or zero) hit wonders that are great bands, who are much more than one hit wonders Dinosaur - best guitarist of the era, albums are hit or miss for me though. I typically LOVE about 4 or 5 of the songs and pretty much hate the rest of them on every album I've heard of theirs. Stone Roses - excellent first album, don't know the second one. I'll have to give Harvey Danger and Screaming Trees a better listen, only really know main songs. And don't even know My Bloody Valentine or Sebadoh. But I've see your taste before on here which makes me think I'll need to check them out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Just now, Mark80 said: Dinosaur - best guitarist of the era, albums are hit or miss for me though. I typically LOVE about 4 or 5 of the songs and pretty much hate the rest of them on every album I've heard of theirs. Stone Roses - excellent first album, don't know the second one. I'll have to give Harvey Danger and Screaming Trees a better listen, only really know main songs. And don't even know My Bloody Valentine or Sebadoh. But I've see your taste before on here which makes me think I'll need to check them out! You have excellent taste in music(and football teams) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 11 hours ago, Phil The Thrill said: Squeeze! Yes that’s right, the UK band Squeeze. I just found out about this group a few weeks ago and wow they are awesome. So many of their songs are excellent. The sad thing, is I’ve never heard of most of their bigger hit. I did hear the song “Tempted” on a commercial but the rest were way before my time. Here’s a few good ones. Anyone have any takes on Squeeze? what u talking about Willis? I have the Cool for Cats album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Cripple Creek said: How many ex-wives do you have Rooster? Just 2. Working on my third. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 I listened to your Youtube videos to make sure I gave Squeeze a fair chance. I have to pass on them. But I'm happy to learn about a new band, so thanks! I give you, THESE kids: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Thrill Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 17 hours ago, OZBILLS said: HUM. The greatest band of all time. Hum? They had that song “Stars.” Reminds me of corporate alternative radio 9 hours ago, Pete said: You obviously don’t know blind melon then. That’s like saying Radiohead is one hit wonder for “Creep” No way... Radiohead had more than 1 hit across their first three albums. Not a fair comparison 8 hours ago, SlimShady'sGhost said: what u talking about Willis? I have the Cool for Cats album. Cool for Cats is such a good song. How am I just finding about this now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 30 minutes ago, Phil The Thrill said: Cool for Cats is such a good song. How am I just finding about this now I have no idea. Got that album back in 1980. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 I just heard of this old band called The Beatles, they seem pretty good...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 JJ Grey & Mofro. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 The Buckinghams; in England in the 60s they were one of the most popular bands along with the Beatles and Stones. Songs included Don’t You Care, Hey Baby, Kind of a Drag, and Susan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Thrill Posted November 16, 2019 Author Share Posted November 16, 2019 5 hours ago, apuszczalowski said: I just heard of this old band called The Beatles, they seem pretty good...... Are you companies The Beatles to Squeeze? Not a good comparison... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 7 hours ago, Phil The Thrill said: Hum? They had that song “Stars.” Reminds me of corporate alternative radio No way... Radiohead had more than 1 hit across their first three albums. Not a fair comparison Cool for Cats is such a good song. How am I just finding about this now the US ignored the good stuff on the UK charts for most of that era Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZBILLS Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 8 hours ago, Phil The Thrill said: Hum? They had that song “Stars.” Reminds me of corporate alternative radio Never heard them called that before. Barely anybody knows this great band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 9 hours ago, Phil The Thrill said: Hum? They had that song “Stars.” Reminds me of corporate alternative radio No way... Radiohead had more than 1 hit across their first three albums. Not a fair comparison Cool for Cats is such a good song. How am I just finding about this now May I ask. How old are you? If you're over 45, were you living in a cave or on Borneo... Or worse, both. LoL... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 "Cool for Cats" was a U.K. TV show: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cool_for_Cats_(TV_series)#/search Isn't "Cat" a Beatnik term for a guy? Chick being the female? This line is code for getting jiggy wit a unattractive chick: "...I'm invited in for coffee and I give the dog a bone She likes to go to discos but she's never on her own I said I'll see you later and give her some old chat But it's not like that on the TV when it's cool for cats It's cool for cats (cool for cats)..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Thrill Posted November 16, 2019 Author Share Posted November 16, 2019 5 hours ago, OZBILLS said: Never heard them called that before. Barely anybody knows this great band. I guess I have to listen to more of their stuff. I only know the song “Stars,” which I didn’t think was that good. It used to be played all the time on the new alternative radio stations that popped up in the mid 90’s 4 hours ago, ExiledInIllinois said: May I ask. How old are you? If you're over 45, were you living in a cave or on Borneo... Or worse, both. LoL... Oh yeah I’m under 45. Was Squeeze a very popular band because right now very few people talk about them 3 hours ago, ExiledInIllinois said: "Cool for Cats" was a U.K. TV show: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cool_for_Cats_(TV_series)#/search Isn't "Cat" a Beatnik term for a guy? Chick being the female? This line is code for getting jiggy wit a unattractive chick: "...I'm invited in for coffee and I give the dog a bone She likes to go to discos but she's never on her own I said I'll see you later and give her some old chat But it's not like that on the TV when it's cool for cats It's cool for cats (cool for cats)..." From what I read it’s an expression, like “it’s cool for cats” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Cool for Cats had a great outro with Jools Holland on piano, he’s my Nicky Hopkins of the 80s and 90s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyal2dagame Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Deftones. Great music. Their cover of Skynyrd's simple man is awesome. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Blacktop Mojo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZBILLS Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 4 hours ago, loyal2dagame said: Deftones. Great music. Their cover of Skynyrd's simple man is awesome. Cite Hum as an influence. I don't see much Hum in Deftones, but I love Deftones. White Pony is the perfect album 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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