1997

bunnyben · Post by **bunnyben** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 9:00 pm

bunnymen return- evergreen 'the greatest comeback ever'
spiz inform us we are all floating in space
radiohead make an interesting alum
oasis wish that we could all be here now, a bit overblown but glorious

what a great year for music

gottafire · Post by **gottafire** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 10:41 pm

the best year ever in my opinion

Vanishing Point
Boatman's Call
Either/Or
In It For The Money
Dig Your Own Hole
Portishead
Young Team
Urban Hymns

should I go on...?

redcloud · Post by **redcloud** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 1:22 am

gottafire wrote:the best year ever in my opinion

The '90's were, without a doubt, a brilliant decade for music and one that I think will be revisited and thought of as highly and as musically influential as the '60's were/are.

BUT....to say '97 was "the best year ever" is a mighty big claim and one that I'm not sure it is worthy of such praise. Not yet anyway. There is stiff competition for that title. 1968 wins my choice for best year ever in rock music history. It has withstood 40 years and many of the albums released in that year still sound great today and continue to influence many bands.

jack white · Post by **jack white** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 10:30 am

a lot of the time on here 1997 seems like Year Zero.

personally i think the best record from that year, and my favourite, is Time Out Of Mind.
but people never mention it on here when 1997 is mentioned, and frequently is it.
it was a big year for british indie/guitar music, but aside from one or two albums, none really deserve the hype and overall for me it doesn't seem that much more special than most other years.
and anyway, everyone knows rock n' roll attained perfection in 1974. it's a scientific fact.

bunnyben · Post by **bunnyben** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 4:19 pm

jack white wrote:a lot of the time on here 1997 seems like Year Zero.

personally i think the best record from that year, and my favourite, is Time Out Of Mind.
but people never mention it on here when 1997 is mentioned, and frequently is it.
it was a big year for british indie/guitar music, but aside from one or two albums, none really deserve the hype and overall for me it doesn't seem that much more special than most other years.
and anyway, everyone knows rock n' roll attained perfection in 1974. it's a scientific fact.

ah shit i forgot that album! that album alone could make 97 a great year! what a fucking amazing year it was!

Zenchan · Post by **Zenchan** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 5:11 pm

See also - Young Team by Mogwai

radioshack · Post by **radioshack** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 5:48 pm

When I Was Born For The 7th Time by Cornershop is a 1997 album i like very much.

sunray · Post by **sunray** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:49 pm

I reckon a lot of people here were just discovering new music for themselves in '97 which is why they rate it so highly. Same reason i have so much time for '88-'92.

Greeny · Post by **Greeny** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 10:25 am

Although I'm not sure all of these were released this year, 2008 is shaping up to be my best year for music in living memory, thanks to Battles, Animal Collective, Iron & Wine, Panda Bear, Portishead, Spiritualized and Radiohead among others....

Post by **runcible** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 11:19 am

sunray wrote: Same reason i have so much time for '88-'92.

I'm with you on that one. That's my golden era too.

1988-89 - Loop, Spacemen 3, Butthole Surfers, Hawkwind, Sonic Youth, Teenage Fanclub, Gaye Bykers On Acid, Thee Hypnotics, Mudhoney, Dinosaur Jr., Tackhead...
1990-92 - Spiritualized, Nirvana, Mazzy Star, Band of Susans, Cocteau Twins, My Bloody Valentine, Spectrum, more Mudhoney, more Sonic Youth, Flaming Lips, Monster Magnet, Verve, Stereolab, Poison Idea, Screaming Trees, The The, Sundial...

And those are the gigs that spring to mind without having to think too hard - there were plenty more. A child in a sweetshop was how it felt.

Mind you I've seen 4 gigs so far this year and have another 4 planned for the next 2 weeks. I've averaged about 6 a year for the last 10 years so 2008 is shaping up to be memorable.

SpacemanRob · Post by **SpacemanRob** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 1:17 pm

Just about to agree 100% with the extraordinary bands and time for music during these years but who are 'Poison Idea'?

Sure they are great but these were brilliant bands and brilliant gigs. Special to see GBOA mentioned and if the stroy has not been told before i once saw them at a secret gig as Lesbian Dopeheads On Mopeds. If there is ever a badge needing printing it must be this.

But genuinely who are PI?

Thanks

Post by **runcible** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 1:44 pm

SpacemanRob wrote:who are 'Poison Idea'?

US punk band from Portland (I think). Singer Jerry A was 25 stone, guitarist Pig Champion was 38 stone. They looked truly inctredible on stage and played really fast straight punk rock. I saw a gig at the Marquee which rates as THE most exciting live set I have ever seen. People all over the stage throughout, stage diving, fans leaping off tables to the side and rear of the mosh pit. Total madness. Their 'Feel The Darkness' album is a good recommendation.

Post by **spzretent** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 3:34 pm

you forgot that Mr. Champion could spit 10 feet in the air and catch that spit right back in his mouth over and over and not miss a note(I think).

ebbsandflows · Post by **ebbsandflows** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 3:40 pm

. . .a skill sadly lost in todays pop obsessed climate . . .

Post by **runcible** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 4:18 pm

Not the greatest band ever by any means but the most exciting live act I've seen, no question, as previously stated. Not fucking about!

SpacemanRob · Post by **SpacemanRob** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 4:30 pm

I remember Tad but this lot seem unreal. Not only do i not remember the band but don't even remember hearing the name?! Have to investigate Soulseek tonight!!

Thanks

Post by **spzretent** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 4:40 pm

ebbsandflows wrote:. . .a skill sadly lost in todays pop obsessed climate . . .

well it made an impression on me. skillful indeed.

redcloud · Post by **redcloud** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 4:55 pm

runcible wrote:
SpacemanRob wrote:who are 'Poison Idea'?

US punk band from Portland (I think).

That they were (from Portland). Sandwiched inbetween San Francisco and Seattle, Portland has often been overshadowed by these two larger cities. However, Portland is now the "buzz" word and place to be for young indie bands (as is Austin, Tx.). There is definitely an energetic music scene here.

Post by **runcible** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 5:17 pm

Check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkgVt8C5vdk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywJWkYPov6o

Pig Champion's guitar looks like a table tennis bat.

Post by **runcible** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 5:18 pm

redcloud wrote:

That they were (from Portland). Sandwiched inbetween San Francisco and Seattle,

Never has the word 'sandwiched' been used so aptly.

angelsighs · Post by **angelsighs** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:13 pm

Back to 1997- i was indeed one of those kids who just started getting into 'proper' music in that year.

Don't forget these beauties:

Yo La Tengo- I Can Hear The Heart Beating As One
Godspeed You Black Emperor- F#a#00 (first released on vinyl in this year, on CD in 1998)

acoustic spaceman · Post by **acoustic spaceman** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:05 pm

YEAH 97 !!!!!

purespace · Post by **purespace** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:19 pm

And what is going on with Dave Wyndorf of Monster Magnet? He's done rehab and and looks 100 lbs heavier. Water retention, steroids, liver failure? Whatever it is it does not look too healthy. Anyone catch them in Europe last month?

Post by **runcible** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:48 pm

My God! Those images are shocking!

Mind you I gave up on Monster Magnet when Dopes To Infinity came out, and even Superjudge was stretching it. Once McBain left it went rapidly downhill although the live shows up til Superjudge were still incredible.

the dreamer · Post by **the dreamer** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:49 pm

97 was for me brilliant, great albums, first festival i went to that year. first gig as well. left school, got a job. popped my cherry as well i think! happy days

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