Such a cool album. His first 4 are my favorites, although I appreciate his ambient stuff and have a couple other albums. The Live 801 is crucial, with Phil Manzanera.
Great Album, also,..fellow Californian. Check out on RUclips, the Duo, Hilsinger and Beatty. They put out a brilliant Album of Eno by Covers. Of there's, Third Uncle, I've played more than Brian's Original Version.
Fun track, with a cool glam/50s vibe that fits with the ironic lyrics. I’m not sure women were really dying to hear infamous horndog Eno’s hot take on feminism, though - even if it's laundered through "Cindy"!
Despite being the Godfather of electronica, Eno's favourite music is 50s doo-wop, and the intro to this song is his tribute to it. The title is also probably a nod to the Velvet Underground (whose influence you can hear on several early Eno tracks) and their titles like "Candy Says", "Stephanie Says", and "Lisa Says". Such a sweet melody after the last few tracks.
I was a big Roxy fan, and when Eno left (or was kicked out), I couldn't imagine what his solo stuff would be like. It hit the spot first play. I love the - often bizarre - lyrics (they are stepped up on Tiger Mountain), and unusual instrumentation and treatments. His non-dynamic vocal fits the songs perfectly. Eno is a good yodeller too - check out the non-album single from this period, Seven Deadly Finns.
I've had this record in one form or another since it came out. Your analysis has made me realize how important Manzanera was in creating the texture of a lot of the songs.
Many of the artists of the 1960s and 70s had grown up hearing the early 1950s Rock and DooWop styles, and Eno was no different. Eno/Roxy Music and Zappa/Beefheart all peppered their music with 1950s composition styles and licks.
Dude. Eno is about as deep as it gets in this part of the universe. He has recorded about a hundred albums, individually and in collaboration with others like David Byrne - My Life in the Bush of Ghosts - and many others like Harold Budd. Brian Eno has, shall we say, interstellar familiarity and yes, he's Terran just like you and me. The deepest dive I know, musically, from a single human being.
Everyone is saying that this is Eno’s homage to the 50s, which it is, but I also think it’s a big nod to the Velvet Underground, lyrically recalling tracks like Stephanie Says and Candy Says. Eno credits the Velvet Underground with inspiring him to start a band in the first place, so it’s no surprise that he would want to acknowledge that influence musically and lyrically.
It's always the song that matters, yes. I suppose the lyrics might be more toward that case where you make the kind of comments about sandwiches to your wife that makes her hit you quite hard, and then you don't complain about the pain. Kind of "all approved in advance" so nobody really gets hurt. Apart from you. But you deserve it.
Such a cool album. His first 4 are my favorites, although I appreciate his ambient stuff and have a couple other albums. The Live 801 is crucial, with Phil Manzanera.
I was listening to 801 Live this morning, it's my favourite official live album. TNK is better than The Beatles original!
Glad you are doing Eno's first album. Great album. I recommend his second one too.
Great Album, also,..fellow Californian. Check out on RUclips, the Duo, Hilsinger and Beatty. They put out a brilliant Album of Eno by Covers. Of there's, Third Uncle, I've played more than Brian's Original Version.
Fun track, with a cool glam/50s vibe that fits with the ironic lyrics. I’m not sure women were really dying to hear infamous horndog Eno’s hot take on feminism, though - even if it's laundered through "Cindy"!
This would make a good Twin Spin with Bowie's Drive In Saturday. Twisted 50s nostalgia
Heh - good point, though someone can be both a horndog and feminist. You're right that it probably wouldn't sit well though!
Eno doing Doo Wop ! Love it !!
Despite being the Godfather of electronica, Eno's favourite music is 50s doo-wop, and the intro to this song is his tribute to it. The title is also probably a nod to the Velvet Underground (whose influence you can hear on several early Eno tracks) and their titles like "Candy Says", "Stephanie Says", and "Lisa Says". Such a sweet melody after the last few tracks.
I was a big Roxy fan, and when Eno left (or was kicked out), I couldn't imagine what his solo stuff would be like. It hit the spot first play. I love the - often bizarre - lyrics (they are stepped up on Tiger Mountain), and unusual instrumentation and treatments. His non-dynamic vocal fits the songs perfectly. Eno is a good yodeller too - check out the non-album single from this period, Seven Deadly Finns.
The Video for it is also intriguing.
I've had this record in one form or another since it came out. Your analysis has made me realize how important Manzanera was in creating the texture of a lot of the songs.
Many of the artists of the 1960s and 70s had grown up hearing the early 1950s Rock and DooWop styles, and Eno was no different. Eno/Roxy Music and Zappa/Beefheart all peppered their music with 1950s composition styles and licks.
You get a certain look on your face when you listen to Eno. It’s adorable.
I can't help it ;)
F1rst!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉 eno is soooo great
A seminal album that all true musicos need in their collection, imho
Dude. Eno is about as deep as it gets in this part of the universe. He has recorded about a hundred albums, individually and in collaboration with others like David Byrne - My Life in the Bush of Ghosts - and many others like Harold Budd. Brian Eno has, shall we say, interstellar familiarity and yes, he's Terran just like you and me. The deepest dive I know, musically, from a single human being.
A very memorable title, this one. Thanks for the review! 😎😎
Great that you're going through Eno's work.
Maisonnette is a French word , literally small house, another term for a small apartment.
Everyone is saying that this is Eno’s homage to the 50s, which it is, but I also think it’s a big nod to the Velvet Underground, lyrically recalling tracks like Stephanie Says and Candy Says. Eno credits the Velvet Underground with inspiring him to start a band in the first place, so it’s no surprise that he would want to acknowledge that influence musically and lyrically.
Heh - just types the same thing! IMO Eno's most obvious Velvets tribute is "Taking Tiger Mountain", which riffs on the wind-out of "Lisa Says".
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The melodies on this album are fantastic. Eno claims to be a "non-musician" but he wrote these melodies!
And it only gets better from here. The melodies on Another Green World and Before And After Science are second to none.
@@buddygripple7512 yea, King’s Lead Hat , The Big Ship are some of my favs from those records
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Like this track, for me it's very 70's sounding.
Probably as it was recorded in 1973, released 1974??
@@lemming9984 I know, I have the album. JP said it sounded 50's/60's to him, just giving my reply!
Cicadas.
While we’re on the Eno subject, did I miss your Low side 2 reactions?
Ugh, sorry! Just saw your post. Thanks for what you do, Justin!
It's always the song that matters, yes. I suppose the lyrics might be more toward that case where you make the kind of comments about sandwiches to your wife that makes her hit you quite hard, and then you don't complain about the pain. Kind of "all approved in advance" so nobody really gets hurt. Apart from you. But you deserve it.
Women's lib movement.
Two to three generations later we see a Tradwife movement. Too funny.