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Me and Lady Dollers watched a documentary about Eric Clapton on Netflix last night and it made me realise I've barely heard any Cream (or those associated bands like The Yardbirds, Derek & The Dominoes etc.) which sounded like the sort of thing I'd like from the documentary.
I also thought that Eric Clapton was just an old, boring, MOR guitar-noodler, but the doc has shown me he was much more than that (he just came onto my radar at the wrong time).
So anyway, recommendations for where I should start with Cream (and the other bands)?
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Bands you've never really heard the music of, but probably should on 19:47 - Oct 2 with 2268 views
Bands you've never really heard the music of, but probably should on 17:41 - Oct 2 by MattinLondon
U2. I only really know a few of their songs. What I’ve heard I have liked, but for some reason I’ve never sat down and listened to them or even been curious enough to buy their albums.
Basically just listen to Unforgettable, War, Joshua, Rattle, then stop.
In the spirit of reconciliation and happiness at the end of the Banter Era (RIP) and as a result of promotion I have cleared out my ignore list. Look forwards to reading your posts!
Bands you've never really heard the music of, but probably should on 19:47 - Oct 2 by chicoazul
Basically just listen to Unforgettable, War, Joshua, Rattle, then stop.
'Boy' is a great album (as are the early singles that didn't make it on to it such as 'Eleven O'Clock Tick Tock') and I was still with them for 'Achtung Baby' although that was the change of direction that would see the dynamic start to lose ground for me.
1970s band Can are referenced as an influence by various more contemporary artists I listen to.....never got round to listening them though but as the post suggests probably should have
Bands you've never really heard the music of, but probably should on 20:44 - Oct 2 by WeWereZombies
'Boy' is a great album (as are the early singles that didn't make it on to it such as 'Eleven O'Clock Tick Tock') and I was still with them for 'Achtung Baby' although that was the change of direction that would see the dynamic start to lose ground for me.
I came to U2 via Zooropa. Only because it was different for them and I’d pushed back against the earlier stuff, as you had all sorts off bells walking round in War T-shirts. In the mid-80s, U2 and The Smiths were two cheeks of the same arse for me. Possibly not fair in hindsight, but their popularity pushed me away.
Bands you've never really heard the music of, but probably should on 22:21 - Oct 2 by GlasgowBlue
Achtung Baby?
Listened to that at the weekend, still a great album. I'd never really picked up the Manchester indie influences in it before, but really jumped out at me this time.
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Bands you've never really heard the music of, but probably should on 22:21 - Oct 2 by Swansea_Blue
I came to U2 via Zooropa. Only because it was different for them and I’d pushed back against the earlier stuff, as you had all sorts off bells walking round in War T-shirts. In the mid-80s, U2 and The Smiths were two cheeks of the same arse for me. Possibly not fair in hindsight, but their popularity pushed me away.
We haven't dealt with the album between 'Boy' and 'War' yet either. 'October' was an altogether more introspective affair and merits some attention for the quieter direction the band never explored afterwards.
Bands you've never really heard the music of, but probably should on 22:21 - Oct 2 by GlasgowBlue
Achtung Baby?
No.
In the spirit of reconciliation and happiness at the end of the Banter Era (RIP) and as a result of promotion I have cleared out my ignore list. Look forwards to reading your posts!
Bands you've never really heard the music of, but probably should on 18:06 - Oct 2 by BlueBoots
Knew and own their hit singles, but took a punt picking up Free's 3rd album at a record fair a few weeks ago; from the opening bars of the opening track (below), realised I'd got lucky Will definitely be hunting down more of their stuff.
Most Free albums are good, and then go and discover Bad Company (first album)
Bands you've never really heard the music of, but probably should on 22:21 - Oct 2 by Swansea_Blue
I came to U2 via Zooropa. Only because it was different for them and I’d pushed back against the earlier stuff, as you had all sorts off bells walking round in War T-shirts. In the mid-80s, U2 and The Smiths were two cheeks of the same arse for me. Possibly not fair in hindsight, but their popularity pushed me away.
Zooropa is sub standard imo. A few Achtung Baby outtakes and other tracks written whilst on the road. It wasn’t )n tended to be an official album at first. Just an ep to accompany the tour.
They then followed it up with another sub standard album, Pop, and never got their mojo back. Again, imo.
Bands you've never really heard the music of, but probably should on 08:55 - Oct 3 by JimmyJazz
Most Free albums are good, and then go and discover Bad Company (first album)
The collection is a bit random and based on what I spot at record fairs that looks interesting (and not overpriced), so for other Paul Rodgers stuff I already had Bad Company's 4th album (which I can't remember getting around to listening to!) and the album he did with Jimmy Page as The Firm, which I remember being pretty good. I'm not really a classic rock head; I like all genres of music, so try to find a few favourites in each.
Bands you've never really heard the music of, but probably should on 22:37 - Oct 2 by WeWereZombies
We haven't dealt with the album between 'Boy' and 'War' yet either. 'October' was an altogether more introspective affair and merits some attention for the quieter direction the band never explored afterwards.
Interesting that the U2 posts mostly ignore Boy and October. For myself those are U2 at their best. New Years Day was a brilliant single which gained them a lot of new fans, but compared to the first 2 albums War is poor. As mentioned though the popularity reached high levels at this point and this was their first major change of career. I guess those fans see War as the starting point
For more listen to Big Calm which is a fantastic album.
For something bit heavier then Skunk Anansie, the most underrated band the UK has produced IMO and an incredible live act, truly stunning. Skin has a vocal range and power that is fave melting
Album wise for them their 90s classic stoosh is a must
Bands you've never really heard the music of, but probably should on 17:41 - Oct 2 by MattinLondon
U2. I only really know a few of their songs. What I’ve heard I have liked, but for some reason I’ve never sat down and listened to them or even been curious enough to buy their albums.
I don't belive anyone really likes U2. They've just been told they do and accepted it.
Bands you've never really heard the music of, but probably should on 10:15 - Oct 3 by BlueandTruesince82
I don't belive anyone really likes U2. They've just been told they do and accepted it.
Never understood the appeal.
I guess you never saw them in September 1980 before they even had anything released in Great Britain and were halfway down the bill at Futurama, best performance of the day. And then a couple of months later you can't get your girlfriend ready and out quick enough and find yourself one of the five hundred milling around outside The Moonlight Club in West Hampsted unlucky not to be able to join the three hundred inside when the doors closed. But lucky enough to get a ticket to The Lyceum in February the next year, and smart enough to get up to the balcony because the ground floor was just an enormous unified pogo bouncing off one side wall and into the opposite one. They were truly dynamic back then.
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Will definitely be hunting down more of their stuff. 
