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Re: reviews (Cornershop vs. OtR)
jnedsfox at moody_edu writes:
> > Three top-stylee LPs bought after reading reviews:
> >
> > Goldie - Timeless
> > Air - Moon Safari
> > Cornershop - When I Born for the Seventh Time
>
> I enjoyed the Cornershop album for a little while (which I also bought
> based on a review). But it got old
Cornershop is *incredible* live - but, unfortunately, comes across as lacking
and impotent in the studio. I've seen them twice: 1. Opener for Stereolab at
Sudsy's in Cinci, and 2. Second music stage at 'palooza one year.
Both times were blissful. I bought "Woman's gotta have it" after seeing them &
was sorely disappointed.
Even though I like OtR *so* much better live than recorded, I still love their
studio work.
I'm curious to know if others feel the same way as I do (and I gushingly
apologize if this been gone thru before):
I think the earlier OtR material was much better *written* (more passionate &
mentally picturesque at least), and lacked more in the *production*, but the
newer material is less passionate/picturesque yet better produced. Is it just
me here that sees the inverse proportion here?
IMH(as ever)O,
jay
"Custom has made dancing sometimes necessary for a young man; therefore mind
it while you learn it, that you may learn to do it well, and not be
ridiculous, though in a ridiculous act."
Lord Chesterfield (1694-1773)
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