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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited January 2006
    Then of course the album would be Granicus - Granicus
    Review by Ed Rivadavia
    Cleveland's enigmatic Granicus recorded just one eponymous LP before fading into rock & roll oblivion, but boy, it's an absolute gem! Quietly released by RCA in 1973, Granicus is truly an album out of time — especially its own — which perhaps explains its eventual commercial failure. Years on, the record acts as a veritable time capsule, taking the listener back to that tenuous transition point where late-'60s progressive rock and experimental psychedelia finally gave way once and for all to what is now considered the classic '70s hard rock sound. Indeed, it's this convoluted transformation process that simultaneously informs the album with its edgy, nervous energy and helps explain its mysteriously lasting appeal. Elements of the old ways pervade the wistful interlude "Twilight," the prog-tastic "Nightmare," and the 11-minute freakout "Prayer," while ballsy hard rockers like "You're in America" and "When You're Movin'" reflect the new world order imposed by the church of Led Zeppelin. Somewhere in between, an optimum balance is struck by excellent single "Bad Talk," the scorching, self-affirming tirade of "Cleveland Ohio" (where singer Woody Leffel scats his way through every insult ever aimed at his hometown's citizens: "Uncool, unheavy, ungroovy, unfunky, unhip, greaseball!"), and the amazing hard boogie workout that is closer "Paradise." As for the bandmembers, their technical prowess and taut interplay drives all of the above into truly impressive realms of inspiration, and with his piercing shrieks and bluesy falsetto, Leffel is a positively eerie sonic precursor to Rush's Geddy Lee. Rock & roll history may have dealt them a losing hand in the end, but there'll always be a place in musical anthropologists' hearts for both Granicus the band and Granicus the album.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited January 2006
    A bit obscure, don't you think? However given the review....it might be worth looking for.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited January 2006
    Hey Rich,
    Do you own a copy of that album? Not sure if you do have it or in what media format you'd have it on. If so, is there a way of copying it? Sounds like a band I'd really dig.
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • Burnzy
    Burnzy Posts: 250
    edited January 2006
    ND13 wrote:
    Hey Rich,
    Do you own a copy of that album? Not sure if you do have it or in what media format you'd have it on. If so, is there a way of copying it? Sounds like a band I'd really dig.


    Same question here...

    After reading that review, definatley sounds like something I would love to hear.

    :cool:

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  • limashaynut
    limashaynut Posts: 152
    edited January 2006
    Here goes, this was is too easy...I think?

    I remember playing this on the first real 'stero Hi FI' I ever purchased as a teenager, mowed a lot of yards for it! :D

    Sorry for image quality, but could not find anything but thumbnails.



    Edit: I had NO idea, seemed to have missed that little rule. This thread IS eight pages long, and I just found it, so have not read all of the post. Will you forgive me?
    Jerry

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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited January 2006
    While I agree with the above, let's not be soliciting illegal copies on the forum...

    Of course Amazon has it...

    You're up shack...

    EDIT: limashaynut, Jerry, you have to name one, to post one. Please edit yours out...
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited January 2006
    It will have to be later this evening....with a twist....
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2006
    Jerry---The Tubes, "Outside looking In." One of my favorites.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited January 2006
    Chubby Checker...

    EDIT: A REAL man has unfettered internet access at work...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • seo
    seo Posts: 305
    edited January 2006
    Tour2ma wrote:
    EDIT: A REAL man has unfettered internet access at work...

    Or can figure a way around it......... ;)
    Signature goes here
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  • limashaynut
    limashaynut Posts: 152
    edited January 2006
    steveinaz,

    While you are correct, I am afraid it does not count!

    It would seem that my post was a 'bootleg' if you will, and therefore not eligable for the Grand Prize. Ipso Facto, you have been disqualified! Sorry :eek: ;):D
    Jerry

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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2006
    Oh no. That's it, I'm taking my toys and going home!
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited January 2006
    Tour2ma wrote:
    EDIT: A REAL man has unfettered internet access at work...
    I do....however in anticipation of the next album cover I was sure to get....I have already "modified" some cover art to display and it is at home. Besides, it's nice outside and I'm off to the golf course!
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

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    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • limashaynut
    limashaynut Posts: 152
    edited January 2006
    Can I still be in the clubhouse?
    Jerry

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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,513
    edited January 2006
    ND13 wrote:
    Hey Rich,
    Do you own a copy of that album? Not sure if you do have it or in what media format you'd have it on. If so, is there a way of copying it? Sounds like a band I'd really dig.

    Definitely obscure. I heard it when I was around 22, but no, I don't have the album or CD. I've seen folks asking $50 for the original album. As Tour linked, on Amazon, $24.99 new and/or used. Never seen it listed in any newsgroups either.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited January 2006
    limashaynut wrote:
    Can I still be in the clubhouse?
    Shoot yeah... just gotta observe the rules...

    Hey everybody, the new guy's buying the next round...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited January 2006
    Ok here we go...a two-fer. For all you disco era freaks out there. The name of one of the artists is the album title of the other....Name both artists and albums.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited January 2006
    #2 is Bob Welch - French Kiss

    So #1 is French Kiss - Panic
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited January 2006
    14 min. for both....not bad.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited January 2006
    Own #2 and amg'd #1...

    Next...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited January 2006
    Tour2ma wrote:
    Own #2 and amg'd #1...
    Same here....I found #1 when getting a picture for Bob Welch. Thought it would be a cool entry for the game. Is there an album of any note from the 60 and 70s that you DON'T own?
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited January 2006
    Of any note??? I'm sure there's one or two... OK, maybe one... :D
    More later,
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    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,513
    edited January 2006
    That would be.......The Zombies - Odessey and Oracle

    A long time ago, I was 15 when that was released.
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,513
    edited January 2006
    How about an easy one.....
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited January 2006
    ^^ Yes it was... and a great album it is...

    Got nothing on your latest...
    More later,
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    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,513
    edited January 2006
    I won't be around tamale so.....

    1985, their fifth album release (called a comeback album) went gold. A music video from a hit on the album was criticized by feminist groups. A member of the group shares a last name with a famous race car driver.
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  • Burnzy
    Burnzy Posts: 250
    edited January 2006
    Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers...Southern Accents


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  • Burnzy
    Burnzy Posts: 250
    edited January 2006
    I'll post something tonight...

    :-)
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  • Burnzy
    Burnzy Posts: 250
    edited January 2006
    Ok, here it is, should be easy...
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited January 2006
    Disturbed - Ten Thousand Fists

    Shame on me for knowing that.
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