Sorry Halo, but I saw the 'United States of Whatever' for the first time on Kerrang (or MTV2, I forget) for the first time yesterday and thought it rocked! Not sure how it would work without the video, but I thought it was quite clever and pretty darn cool.

And The Streets - gotta stand up for The Streets! I love there stuff and was sorely tempted to see them at the Reading festival. However, ended up seeing Offspring instead. I think. Things were a bit hazy that day...

And Monster - I used to be able to play bar chords, and even managed a passing version of Smells Like Teen Spirit.

OK, so no, not a guitar vertioso here. But I do know the difference between Nils Loughgren (or whatever he's called) and Lenny Kravitz. Technically, at least. They're both annoying at the end of the day. Add to that Steve Vai and Yngwie Malmsteen. I love my guitars, but music should be soulful (and/or booty kicking) not technically impressive. Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, Jimmy Hendrix and Johnny Marr were/are all amazing guitarists who understood that technique is no replacement for mojo...

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by gizmo
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The dance remix of the Rainbow theme tune, however, is simply classic

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is that out on release yet? me and DJ Billy caught it on the radio once and he's been searching for it ever since.


as for songs to throw away? i cant really think of any as i dont listen to the radio much but sometimes (only sometimes) whatever ELC is playing continously in her room but then i get used to it and find myself siging along

At this moment in time ..... gotta be The Cheeky Girls

Got to admire them for their persistance though .... they popped up on every 'audition-make-me-a-star' programme you can think of and here they are!

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by Bryany
At this moment in time ..... gotta be The Cheeky Girls

Got to admire them for their persistance though .... they popped up on every 'audition-make-me-a-star' programme you can think of and here they are!

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the producers were probably hoping that IF they released the song they'd be laughed out of the industry and give up

OK, I've just downloaded The Cheeky Girls and the United States of Whatever songs to see what the fuss is about. Neither of them are very good in my opinion, but they're not so bad as to deserve instant nuking.

If you want an indication of just how bad the Cheeky Girls song is, it's been No.1 on Smash Hits TV

Liam insert surname here that did 'United States of Whatever', apparently has Tenacious D starring in his next vid too...

See, even my doppleganger Jack Black and his faithful sidekick KG like him! He has to be cool.

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by Jayjay
See, even my doppleganger Jack Black and his faithful sidekick KG like him! He has to be cool.

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Yeah, but Jo Whiley likes him too, so surely that cancels it out?

I see where you are coming from. However, Jo is vulnerable to the 'Random Theory' (tm) - nothing to with a certain member of these boards.

She is so devoid of taste that she is incapable of distinguishing between good and bad. As such, she does not like only the execrable, but purely by chance she will like something rather good.

As such, her opinions are best ignored. Now if you said Tony Blackburn liked, then I'd be worried!

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by Jayjay


She is so devoid of taste that she is incapable of distinguishing between good and bad. As such, she does not like only the execrable, but purely by chance she will like something rather good.

As such, her opinions are best ignored.

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Yeah but she's got a gorgeous voice...

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by misskittyfantastic
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Yeah but she's got a gorgeous voice...

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And she be a bit of alright..

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by Jayjay


OK, so no, not a guitar vertioso here. But I do know the difference between Nils Loughgren (or whatever he's called) and Lenny Kravitz. Technically, at least. They're both annoying at the end of the day. Add to that Steve Vai and Yngwie Malmsteen. I love my guitars, but music should be soulful (and/or booty kicking) not technically impressive. Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, Jimmy Hendrix and Johnny Marr were/are all amazing guitarists who understood that technique is no replacement for mojo...

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LOL - I know many folks don't like Steve Vai's music, but I think he's one of the most soulful guitarists erm... well... ever.

Just cos you actually know what you're doing doesn't mean you can't put your heart and soul into it.

If you don't feel "soul" in his music, I feel sorry for you But then you like Coldplay, so I guess folks see "soul" in different things

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by EvilWillow
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is that out on release yet? me and DJ Billy caught it on the radio once and he's been searching for it ever since.

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I *think* I've found it

MC Zippy and DJ George apparently

I'll let you know in about half an hour!

Yep, got it.

Definitely T Party material

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by Jayjay
Sorry Halo, but I saw the 'United States of Whatever' for the first time on Kerrang (or MTV2, I forget) for the first time yesterday and thought it rocked! Not sure how it would work without the video, but I thought it was quite clever and pretty darn cool.

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I noticed it went straight into the chart at number 10 or something! Surely I can't be the only person in the world who thinks this song is rubbish?!

I saw the video for that United States of Whatever song at work today and must admit it made me laugh quite a bit! It definitely works better with the video.

as i don't listen to the radio at all, this isn't very current, but it would have to be will young's cover of light my fire. that was an abomination, no other word for it. and what was that sound you could hear in the background? oh yes, it's jim morrison turning in his grave...