tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9501938.post1138735038652729271..comments2023-11-05T08:01:10.010+00:00Comments on Think of England: Weller and WaitsBrithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00390560583798960760noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9501938.post-43642024115038570442010-04-26T07:06:26.467+01:002010-04-26T07:06:26.467+01:00Waits never convinced me at all: too determinedly ...Waits never convinced me at all: too determinedly idiosyncratic to be convincing... exactly as Jim Jarmusch's films are too determinedly idiosyncratic (and sometimes feature Tom Waits, as if to stress the point).Gadjo Dilohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08998278830936531990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9501938.post-42264634652169157952010-04-25T21:08:59.550+01:002010-04-25T21:08:59.550+01:00Never was a Jam fan. During that period I suspecte...Never was a Jam fan. During that period I suspected suit wearers.<br /><br />I liked Mr. Weller's Stanley Road album.<br /><br />Rain Dogs has to be my 'fav' Tom Waits album. He seemed to re-write the Walt Disney song book.<br /><br />'What's He Building In There?' has, sort of, become my unofficial anthem.<br /><br />By accident I saw Mr. Weller on Jools Holland's OldOutaSpaceManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06959212810800470396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9501938.post-19369575841016600082010-04-25T17:51:52.771+01:002010-04-25T17:51:52.771+01:00Yes 2202. He is the man who likes a little whizz-s...Yes 2202. He is the man who likes a little whizz-slapping with his custard! *places finger to lips* Shush now, not another word.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17380607259423485084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9501938.post-33766037176361341602010-04-25T17:48:08.019+01:002010-04-25T17:48:08.019+01:00We Demis Roussos acolytes can never get our heads ...We Demis Roussos acolytes can never get our heads around this Weller stuff. Or understand the adulation of Waits, Waitsulation?<br />Gaw, Melroses one and only celebrity was Gareth Thomas, the last time he was seen his mop in no way emulated the original.maltyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02936465848907794425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9501938.post-36622070881500894312010-04-25T17:19:59.560+01:002010-04-25T17:19:59.560+01:00I keep getting distracted by his Blake's Seven...I keep getting distracted by his Blake's Seven haircut (Weller not Willard).Gareth Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05058241057385364459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9501938.post-14313318619458849962010-04-25T16:44:37.959+01:002010-04-25T16:44:37.959+01:00Well lure. I take it you mean a certain chisel thr...Well lure. I take it you mean a certain chisel thrower?2202https://www.blogger.com/profile/11904712055214345440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9501938.post-87595924132405105682010-04-25T15:53:51.142+01:002010-04-25T15:53:51.142+01:00*waves wildly to you all*
2202, everyone knows th...*waves wildly to you all*<br /><br />2202, everyone knows the true identity of *hushed voice* Willard.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17380607259423485084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9501938.post-11013084896204682662010-04-25T12:39:19.840+01:002010-04-25T12:39:19.840+01:00Sorry Brit to use your comment section but:
Willar...Sorry Brit to use your comment section but:<br />Willard, I wish I knew who you are so go to my geocaching profile and email me offline.<br /><br />On Weller he is such a sour puss, Waits is just a drunk :-) Saw Waits late 70's early 80's in London. Good gig and I can remember a hatstand being one of his on stage props. It was not long after seeing his protege Ricky Lee Jones who was 2202https://www.blogger.com/profile/11904712055214345440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9501938.post-13345743459190213552010-04-25T11:56:46.836+01:002010-04-25T11:56:46.836+01:00Well, I listened and I see what you mean, Brit. Ho...Well, I listened and I see what you mean, Brit. However, I think I'm with 2202 on this one. <br /><br />The album has good moments but really reminds me of lots of other better albums -- The Doors, Peter Gabriel, even the Beach Boys. Some is reminiscent of Waits but it also reminded me of Chaz and Dave. That said, I'll need to hear it a few more times before I decide if I like it or not.Willardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9501938.post-37756901729003526752010-04-25T09:35:49.837+01:002010-04-25T09:35:49.837+01:00[Waves at 2202. Fancy meeting you here]
Okay, Bri...[Waves at 2202. Fancy meeting you here]<br /><br />Okay, Brit. I'm going to give it a try. Comparison to Waits works for me.Willardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9501938.post-32680069737761803672010-04-25T07:43:10.664+01:002010-04-25T07:43:10.664+01:00Maybe, 2202, though if you haven't bought any ...Maybe, 2202, though if you haven't bought any Weller since The Jam, this is the one it's ok to buy.Brithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00390560583798960760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9501938.post-91712848838431847992010-04-25T07:33:17.842+01:002010-04-25T07:33:17.842+01:00Weller is a copyist.
Waits however is an original....Weller is a copyist.<br />Waits however is an original.<br />Think that says it all.2202https://www.blogger.com/profile/11904712055214345440noreply@blogger.com