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| Poll: Revolver vs PSR&T |
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87% |
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| PSR&T |
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12% |
[4] |
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| Total Votes : 32 |
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theblueboy
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- #11
- Posted: 02/12/2018 18:54
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| Daydreamer wrote: | | I've always loved that song. So much energy and great guitar playing from George. |
Likewise. Killer chord sequence. It's a devil to play on the guitar that one!
What's your take Street Spirit?
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CA Dreamin
Gender: Male
Location: LA
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- #12
- Posted: 02/12/2018 23:06
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| Michael1981 wrote: | Likewise. Killer chord sequence. It's a devil to play on the guitar that one!
What's your take Street Spirit? |
I never liked how the song flows, especially how it's sandwiched between Good Day Sunshine and For No One. It feels out of place on the album, and it doesn't feel like they put much work into it. The guitars are kinda cool, but the lyrics aren't very strong. Oh the bird is symbolic of life or something, but you can't see me, you can't see........meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
Barf. Skip. Let's hear For No One. I like that song a lot. And given how I've never liked And Your Bird Can Sing, I'm used to skipping from Good Day Sunshine straight to For No One. They flow together really well.
I'm also not crazy about Yellow Submarine either (Just about everything Ringo sang was a filler track).
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme has no dull moments. Some songs are better than others, but its best tracks can compete with the best tracks from Revolver. At worst, there are a couple songs I may not be in the mood for when they come on, but I wouldn't call them filler.
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souplipton
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Location: Toronto
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- #13
- Posted: 02/13/2018 02:06
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Revolver easily.
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RoundTheBend
I miss the comfort in being sad
Location: Ground Control
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- #14
- Posted: 02/13/2018 04:21
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hahahaha...
In my mind these albums are easily comparable given their content and musical prowess.
I feel like Paul Simon's guitar playing smokes any guitar work (not bass) from Dylan, Beatles, Beach Boys... nearly most other guitarists actually - maybe not like Jimmy Page or Jimmi Hendrix as they are playing at a different level, but if they played acoustic - maybe comparable.
I guess I'm an anomaly.
Anyone read the OP and have anything to comment on the synergy of the albums or what have you?
Also someone brought up Bob Dylan. His release in 66 was Blonde on Blonde. So I guess I lose with that argument  (all I'm saying is that is a much more renowned album than anything by S&G).
What am I missing?
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RoundTheBend
I miss the comfort in being sad
Location: Ground Control
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- #15
- Posted: 02/13/2018 04:22
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| Michael1981 wrote: | I think it was harsh that some critics saw Simon and Garfunkle as a poor man's Dylan. They had a bunch of really great songs. That said, this contest seems a bit David and Golieth  |
You know David won, right? kidding mate.
| Michael1981 wrote: |
Do you think this is Simon and Garfunkle's best album? I only heard it once and can't remember too much about it. I wasn't such a fan of the Sound of Silence, but I really like the other two.
Edit: they have three other albums besides those two. Was forgetting the debut. |
Yes, I do think it is the best work of Simon and Garfunkel - and Paul Simon for that matter.
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RoundTheBend
I miss the comfort in being sad
Location: Ground Control
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- #16
- Posted: 02/13/2018 04:23
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| RockyRaccoon wrote: | | I love PSR&T, but it's Revolver easily for me |
I'd love to hear why. 
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RoundTheBend
I miss the comfort in being sad
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- #17
- Posted: 02/13/2018 04:27
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| LedZep wrote: | | Neither are my favourites from respective bands, but both are fantastic albums. I've always loved "For Emily, Wherever I May Find Her", I think it's my favourite among the songs on the two albums. Revolver will surely win because it's more of a popularity contest now, but the quality of both is equally extraordinary imo. I'l have to go with PSR&T to balance the votes |
For Emily, Wherever I May Find Her is one of the most sincere and beautiful love songs I've ever heard. The word choice is amazing. Just a fantastic song.
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RoundTheBend
I miss the comfort in being sad
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- #18
- Posted: 02/13/2018 04:28
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| davidhuret wrote: | | Much as I love S&G's album, a collection of gems from beginning to end, this is a no brainer if I ever saw one: "Revolver", by some intergalactic distance. |
How so? Just curious on your take and how you got to the conclusion.
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RoundTheBend
I miss the comfort in being sad
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- #19
- Posted: 02/13/2018 04:29
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| hereforashortime wrote: | | Probably wouldn't be as much of a landslide if instead of PSR&T it was Bookends or Bridge Over Troubled Water. Beatles would obviously still win, but S&G would probably get a few more votes. |
Good point - why do you think that is?
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RoundTheBend
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- #20
- Posted: 02/13/2018 04:33
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| StreetSpirit wrote: | | Both are in my Top 25. Two outstanding albums. A very close call. However, Revolver has And Your Bird Can Sing, a horrible song that single-handedly brings that album down a smidge...giving the win to PSR&T. |
Right on mate.
Somehow I don't put Revolver on Beatles top works until a shared 3rd place (or 2nd place):
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band The Beatles 1967 1 100
Abbey Road The Beatles 1969 1 100
Revolver The Beatles 1966 2 95
Magical Mystery Tour The Beatles 1967 4 95
But coming in at a 95... so is it really a contest... hehe. For me a 100 for PSR&T though.
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