Pet Shop Boys - Behaviour (1990)
All the songs were written by Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe
Original album
- "Being Boring" – 6:49
- "This Must Be the Place I Waited Years to Leave" – 5:30
- "To Face the Truth" – 5:33
- "How Can You Expect to Be Taken Seriously?" – 3:56
- "Only the Wind" – 4:20
- "My October Symphony" – 5:18
- "So Hard" – 3:58
- "Nervously" – 4:06
- "The End of the World" – 4:43
- "Jealousy" – 4:48
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behaviour_(Pet_Shop_Boys_album)
Golf's verdict: It was at about this point (post 'It's A Sin') that I started to lose track of the Boys. This is a strong album though, as we have grown to expect from a band that initially looked to have all the makings of one hit wonders.
Maire's verdict: Beautiful with a dash of melancholy. Close to a Hidden Gem.
Album 715/1031
The Butthole Surfers - Locust Abortion Technician (1987)
All songs written and produced by Butthole Surfers, except where noted
- Side A
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sweat Loaf" | 6:09 |
| 2. | "Graveyard" | 2:27 |
| 3. | "Pittsburgh to Lebanon" | 2:29 |
| 4. | "Weber" | 0:35 |
| 5. | "HAY" | 1:50 |
| 6. | "Human Cannonball" | 3:51 |
- Side B
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 7. | "U.S.S.A." | 2:14 |
| 8. | "The O-Men" | 3:27 |
| 9. | "Kuntz" (written by Kong Katkamhaeng, performed by Phloen Phromdaen [uncredited]) | 2:24 |
| 10. | "Graveyard" | 2:45 |
| 11. | "22 Going on 23" | 4:23 |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locust_Abortion_Technician
Golf's verdict: A difficult listen at the best of times, but we did this one on a road trip to the Coromandel last weekend. I remember listening to this and preferring The Dead Kennedys. Undoubtedly influential, but so are a lot of things that are not necessarily that pleasant.
Maire's verdict: Rubbish.
Album 716/1031
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Fever To Tell (2003)
All tracks written by Yeah Yeah Yeahs. All tracks produced by David Andrew Sitek and Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rich" | 3:36 |
| 2. | "Date with the Night" | 2:35 |
| 3. | "Man" | 1:49 |
| 4. | "Tick" | 1:49 |
| 5. | "Black Tongue" | 2:59 |
| 6. | "Pin" | 2:00 |
| 7. | "Cold Light" | 2:16 |
| 8. | "No No No" | 5:14 |
| 9. | "Maps" | 3:39 |
| 10. | "Y Control" | 4:00 |
| 11. | "Modern Romance" (includes hidden track "Poor Song") | 7:28 |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fever_to_Tell
Golf's verdict: HIDDEN GEM! A genuinely new and exciting sounding band with a really striking front woman. One of those bands who only sound like themselves. Must be due another record soon...
Maire's verdict: HIDDEN GEM! What a wonderful record. Go and listen to it now.
The Who - Live At Leeds (1970)
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Heaven and Hell" | 5:07 |
| 2. | "I Can't Explain" | 2:26 |
| 3. | "Fortune Teller" | 2:35 |
| 4. | "Tattoo" | 3:01 |
| 5. | "Young Man Blues" | 5:14 |
| 6. | "Substitute" | 3:04 |
| 7. | "Happy Jack" | 2:14 |
| 8. | "I'm a Boy" | 2:46 |
| 9. | "A Quick One, While He's Away" | 8:41 |
| 10. | "Summertime Blues" | 3:22 |
| 11. | "Shakin' All Over" | 4:35 |
| 12. | "My Generation" | 15:25 |
| 13. | "Magic Bus" | 7:56 |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_at_Leeds
Golf's verdict: HIDDEN GEM! Rock's greatest live album also serves as a handy whistle-stop tour of rock and roll and how it was adopted, then adapted and - ultimately and for a few years in the 60s and 70s - owned by the British Invasion bands. Featuring the best rhythm section of all - Moony and Entwhistle.
Maire's verdict: Felt like a covers album. I'm not a particular fan but this was okay.
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