Anyone else think `Zeitgeist` is a complete masterpiece?

[nixon]

Would you want another Nicky album more than a James album?

[Slideling]

I'd actually prefer one more James album myself, considering I *liked* the album, but was totally enamoured with the b-sides. Has more loving-potential for me.

[4Manics]

Theres some absolute gems on there, Stab YR Heart, Bobby Untitled, Nicky Wires Last amongst the favourites, it would probably feature on my top 10 favourite albums.

[Alt.Duck]

Originally Posted by nixon

for me it's ruined by Nicky singing!

kind of like saying ice-crean is ruined by the fact its cold.

[Carmy]

Originally Posted by 4Manics

Theres some absolute gems on there, Stab YR Heart, Bobby Untitled, Nicky Wires Last amongst the favourites, it would probably feature on my top 10 favourite albums.

ME TOO!

"Nicky Wires Last" oh I love it!!!!

And yeah, I'm waiting for other cd from Nick!

[Slideling]

Originally Posted by 4Manics

Theres some absolute gems on there, Stab YR Heart, Bobby Untitled, Nicky Wires Last amongst the favourites, it would probably feature on my top 10 favourite albums.

Same here.

[wireobsessed]

I love IKTZ and have done from the 1st listen. I know Nicky doesn't have a briliant voice but it has a certain quality that I love and I can't wait to hear William's Last Words ( waterproof mascara at the ready). I'd also love some new solo material.

[BranCox]

Originally Posted by wireobsessed

I love IKTZ and have done from the 1st listen. I know Nicky doesn't have a briliant voice but it has a certain quality that I love and I can't wait to hear William's Last Words ( waterproof mascara at the ready). I'd also love some new solo material.

I made my Manics-hating husband listen to IKTZ for the first time yesterday. He said "What's this? It's good, better than the shit you normally listen to."

I laughed "Ha ha! You love Nicky Wire, for that is what you are listening to."

And he says "Oh rly? He's got a MUCH BETTER voice than that other idiot*"

I was surprised, as it's the first time I've heard someone prefer Nicky's voice.


*a cruel reference to JDB, which earnt him a swift shove on the arm.

[keir]

I think he's got a more indie voice than James so it appeals to indie types more. That's 'indie' in the proper old sense, not like Coldplay. I think it's a shame the first album track he sang was Wattsville Blues, I think that's a little bit weak, I think it would have been much better if they used Ballad Of the Bangkok Novotel on Know Your Enemy, I think that's a much stronger track.

[BranCox]

Originally Posted by keir

I think he's got a more indie voice than James so it appeals to indie types more. That's 'indie' in the proper old sense, not like Coldplay. I think it's a shame the first album track he sang was Wattsville Blues, I think that's a little bit weak, I think it would have been much better if they used Ballad Of the Bangkok Novotel on Know Your Enemy, I think that's a much stronger track.

Welcome to FD!

Yes, I agree with you, but I think it's odd that he prefers Nicky's voice, as my hubby HATES indie music. His favourite bands are Alice in Chains, Faith No More, RHCP, Stone Temple Pilots, etc. We have separate music rooms.

[keir]

Originally Posted by amalthea

Welcome to FD!

Yes, I agree with you, but I think it's odd that he prefers Nicky's voice, as my hubby HATES indie music. His favourite bands are Alice in Chains, Faith No More, RHCP, Stone Temple Pilots, etc. We have separate music rooms.

Thank you! That is odd yes, it reminds me of when I was young, many a Smiths-hater could be tricked into giving them the thumbs up by an instrumental!

[keir]

Originally Posted by Carmy

ME TOO!

"Nicky Wires Last" oh I love it!!!!

And yeah, I'm waiting for other cd from Nick!

Recently I had "Nicky Wire's Last" as an earworm, going round and round my head many months after I last heard it, that must count for something!

[BranCox]

Originally Posted by keir

Thank you! That is odd yes, it reminds me of when I was young, many a Smiths-hater could be tricked into giving them the thumbs up by an instrumental!

Ha ha!
I used to trick my parents into letting me play Manics mix tapes on car journeys- have the instrumental ADFL as the first track, lull them into a false sense of security. Mum's like "oooh this is nice", then BAM! blast them with Patrick Bateman and they can't turn it off cos they already promised you could listen to it all.

[keir]

Originally Posted by amalthea

Ha ha!
I used to trick my parents into letting me play Manics mix tapes on car journeys- have the instrumental ADFL as the first track, lull them into a false sense of security. Mum's like "oooh this is nice", then BAM! blast them with Patrick Bateman and they can't turn it off cos they already promised you could listen to it all.

Yes, what was it about parents that made baiting them so irresistable? The main person I remember catching out with a Smiths instrumental was my dad! I would say 'Patrick Bateman? Eww' but you were young, I'll let you off!

[BranCox]

Originally Posted by keir

Yes, what was it about parents that made baiting them so irresistable? The main person I remember catching out with a Smiths instrumental was my dad! I would say 'Patrick Bateman? Eww' but you were young, I'll let you off!

Er, yeah that happened last Tuesday...