Why listen, read, download, Goodard's review apart from knowing that it is a positive one??

[Belligerent Ghoul]

When I heard that Simon Goodard was to review "Quarry" I was hoping the powers that be could put a Muzzle on him. The man had been highly critical of Moz's post-Smiths work. Really.

Don't you want to absolutely form your own judgments on the new album? Don't you want to be surprised? Don't you want to taste that first bite of the apple? Can't you hold your horses?

 

['Radar' O'Reilly]

> When I heard that Simon Goodard was to review "Quarry" I was
> hoping the powers that be could put a Muzzle on him. The man had been
> highly critical of Moz's post-Smiths work. Really.

> Don't you want to absolutely form your own judgments on the new album?
> Don't you want to be surprised? Don't you want to taste that first bite of
> the apple? Can't you hold your horses?

I agree, all this swapping of files etc, means nothing to a technophobe like me, I'm happy to wait for it's release, read the lyrics on the way home, and listen to it with fresh ears when I play the CD for the first time. Just like when I first started buyng records.

 

[Piccadilly Palare]

I speak for nearly all of us Ghoul in saying that we were hoping for another Vauxhall, a Vauxhall II really, and we just wanted to know if "Quarry" was even on the same pitch (ballpark to you).

 

[nonesoever]

I think there's still an element of surprise.

Goddard is a fan of Morrissey's solo work, but his taste is not shared by all Morrissey fans. For instance he feels 'Trouble Loves Me' is the best track from Maladjusted, which is arguable.
Also he loves the unlikely Smiths songs.

From knowing his taste from past reviews I can say I personally would like the new album more, although Goddard himself seems quite pleased with it.

Every person describes music differently and finds different elements of the same song interesting to him.
That's why you can't remotely form an opinion on an album from a verbal review.
But Goddard is a fan and knows what we want and love and says we'd be pleased.

I don't think I have a clue how the album sounds from Goddard's review of it.

> When I heard that Simon Goodard was to review "Quarry" I was
> hoping the powers that be could put a Muzzle on him. The man had been
> highly critical of Moz's post-Smiths work. Really.

> Don't you want to absolutely form your own judgments on the new album?
> Don't you want to be surprised? Don't you want to taste that first bite of
> the apple? Can't you hold your horses?

 

[Euclid]

But you said Music was "Math." And now you are acting all artsy about things Nonesoever. While people may "describe music differently" math is the same to all, it is universal, and so there are no real differences in math.

So which is it?

> I think there's still an element of surprise.

> Goddard is a fan of Morrissey's solo work, but his taste is not shared by
> all Morrissey fans. For instance he feels 'Trouble Loves Me' is the best
> track from Maladjusted, which is arguable.
> Also he loves the unlikely Smiths songs.

> From knowing his taste from past reviews I can say I personally would like
> the new album more, although Goddard himself seems quite pleased with it.

> Every person describes music differently and finds different elements of
> the same song interesting to him.
> That's why you can't remotely form an opinion on an album from a verbal
> review.
> But Goddard is a fan and knows what we want and love and says we'd be
> pleased.

> I don't think I have a clue how the album sounds from Goddard's review of
> it.

 

[nonesoever]

catchy music is made by mathematical patterns, that's why you can duplicate popular music quite successfully.
Even in Morrissey's songs there isn't much diversity, but the lyrics and little things, as well as instruments use make the difference.

I got to go, I'll explain more later.

> But you said Music was "Math." And now you are acting all artsy
> about things Nonesoever. While people may "describe music
> differently" math is the same to all, it is universal, and so there
> are no real differences in math.

> So which is it?

 

[George]

> I agree, all this swapping of files etc, means nothing to a technophobe
> like me, I'm happy to wait for it's release, read the lyrics on the way
> home, and listen to it with fresh ears when I play the CD for the first
> time. Just like when I first started buyng records.

I'm 100% behind you there & fully agree...Young 'uns nowadays don't really experience this magic anymore! Plus, sadly, computers are now a neccessary evil.

& Hey Radar, did you see your name mentioned in my program LOL

www.workingclassproduction.co.uk/diary.htm - On the 10th March diary entry, click on the download

Cheers

George
[email protected]
www.workingclassproduction.co.uk




The World Won't Listen

 

[LoafingOaf - Fishy Swa Ska]

> I think there's still an element of surprise.

> Goddard is a fan of Morrissey's solo work, but his taste is not shared by
> all Morrissey fans. For instance he feels 'Trouble Loves Me' is the best
> track from Maladjusted, which is arguable.
> Also he loves the unlikely Smiths songs.

> From knowing his taste from past reviews I can say I personally would like
> the new album more, although Goddard himself seems quite pleased with it.

> Every person describes music differently and finds different elements of
> the same song interesting to him.
> That's why you can't remotely form an opinion on an album from a verbal
> review.
> But Goddard is a fan and knows what we want and love and says we'd be
> pleased.

> I don't think I have a clue how the album sounds from Goddard's review of
> it.

I've been listening to Morrissey for a long-ass time. Am I supposed to know who this Goodard/Godard/Goddard fellow is???? Never heard of him.

But he's right about "Trouble Loves Me." = )

 

[Spicer]

Simon Goddard

Author: "The Smiths, Songs That Saved Your Life."

Do your homework.

 

[Ann Coates]

He wrote "Songs That Saved Your Life".

 

[Dagenham Dave]

> But you said Music was "Math." And now you are acting all artsy
> about things Nonesoever. While people may "describe music
> differently" math is the same to all, it is universal, and so there
> are no real differences in math.

> So which is it?

It is Maths! However, most people can't count. Except us.

 

[LoafingOaf - Fishy Swa Ska]

> Simon Goddard

> Author: "The Smiths, Songs That Saved Your Life."

> Do your homework.

I didn't bother with that book. Is it good?

 

[cosi]

It is excellent, Oafy.

> I didn't bother with that book. Is it good?

 

[Strawberry]

I am not Sorry.

some of us are waiting.

As for Goodard, or Goddard, he's wasting his time but goodness knows what the BBC are playing at these days.

I am looking forward to seeing Morrissey on Jonathan Ross live,
singing irish blood and sorry, I mean "I am Not Sorry" - and why should he be.

Strawberry

> When I heard that Simon Goodard was to review "Quarry" I was
> hoping the powers that be could put a Muzzle on him. The man had been
> highly critical of Moz's post-Smiths work. Really.

> Don't you want to absolutely form your own judgments on the new album?
> Don't you want to be surprised? Don't you want to taste that first bite of
> the apple? Can't you hold your horses?