Re: Floydy's All-Time Top 1000 Favourite Albums
Originally Posted by
Nom
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Like the Kinks, and Squeeze, Madness wonderful band overlooked for their steady supply of superb singles and albums, and not taking themselves too seriously.
Hi bud.
Very true mate. A band who couldn't hit it big in the USA even if they tried. Americans simply wouldn't understand this typical British humour would they? Somehow though, the Arctic Monkeys became massive out there!
Originally Posted by
Nom
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For some reason Franz Ferdinard guitar work reminds me of Captain Beefhearts Magic Band if a little more commercial.
Never thought of that comparison but perhaps Beefheart was a big influence. I'll have to have a closer listen